Psychology, self-improvement, healthy lifestyle

Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer's disease? Is there such a thing as a `cancer personality'?Drawing on deep scientific research and Dr Gabor Mate's acclaimed clinical work, When the Body Says No provides the answers to critical...

*The New York Times bestseller*All around us people are looking at their phones too much, eating too much, drinking too much. Our world is addicted to fleeting distracting pleasures that get us nowhere. Dr Anna Lembke provides a clear way back to a balanced life.This book is about pleasure. It's...

The instant New York Times bestsellerFinancial Times Book of the MonthA revolutionary system to get 1 per cent better every dayPeople think when you want to change your life, you need to think big. But world-renowned habits expert James Clear has discovered another way. He knows that real change comes...

The world's most-followed productivity expert reveals how to achieve more by finding joy in everything you do.   The secret to productivity isn't discipline. It's joy.   We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there's another way?   Dr...

In Think Like a Monk, Jay Shetty, social media star and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, shares the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk, offering practical steps to reduce anxiety and live a more meaningful life. Drawing on his experiences in India, Shetty teaches us how to...

„Burnout? No, thanks.“ is an honest story about fighting burnout and finding the way back to yourself.   I lived fully, chased success, but paid with my physical and mental health. This book gives you a guide to understand burnout, prevent it, and overcome it when it strikes. I share my own...

Apocalypse... Now? Prepare for every possible end of days with this essential survival guide.   Covering crucial survival skills, the ideal Plan A and Plan B, tips for survival on the road as you travel from chaos to salvation, and assembling the perfect team, this hilarious book has everything you need when...

Imagine a job where you work four days a week and earn as much as the CEO. You also get full benefits, a gym membership, free lunch, and unlimited time off, no questions asked. Hard-won profits don’t just end up in the CEO’s pocket—they’re distributed equally among all employees. The...

The sequel to the Sunday Times and international-bestselling South Korean therapy memoir, I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, translated by International Booker Prize–shortlisted Anton Hur.When Baek Sehee started recording her sessions with her psychiatrist, her hope was to create a reference for herself. She never imagined she would reach...

THE TIMES SCIENCE BOOK OF THE YEARShortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year Award*Picked as a Book of the Year by FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST and NEW STATESMANA BBC RADIO 4 Book of the WeekSand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. They built our world, and they will...

If you can’t choose a book because you’re tempted to a certain extent by everything, but nothing specific, then you’ve probably come to the right place. The author of this book is looking for the fabled philosopher’s stone and perhaps even the Holy Grail of life management. He searches for...

Self-Portraits brings together the best autobiographical shorts by Osamu Dazai, showcasing the legendary writer at both his best and his worst. This slim volume presents Dazai’s unique voice, capturing his essence as Japan’s quintessential rebel writer.   "Art dies the moment it acquires authority." With these words, Dazai, disillusioned by the hypocrisy...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots. Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astounding.But why?Why do we choose to lie even when we know it's wrong? To protect the people we love?...

A must-read for all parents: the generation-defining investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones, social media, and big tech—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s....

For as long as we've studied the mind, we've believed that information flowing from our senses determines what our mind perceives. But as our understanding has advanced in the last few decades, a hugely powerful new view has flipped this assumption on its head.   The brain is not a passive receiver,...

An exploration of the art of running, and a quest to ensure you can continue for a lifetimeNever before have so many people run so many miles, or set themselves such ambitious targets, in pursuit of self-fulfillment: marathons, ultra-marathons, extreme adventures. And never before have people had such high hopes...

An eye-opening investigation into the science, economics, history and production of ultra-processed food. It's not you, it's the food.We have entered a new 'age of eating' where most of our calories come from an entirely novel set of substances called Ultra-Processed Food, food which is industrially processed and designed and marketed...

You make hundreds of decisions every day, from what to eat for breakfast to how to influence people, and not one of them could be made without the essential component of emotion. It has long been held that thinking and feeling are separate and opposing forces in our behaviour. But...

In a world of over-processed food filled with hidden sugars, it is important to teach young children that they need to be mindful of what they eat. Happy, Healthy Me is a fun rhyming story to help teach children the importance of healthy food and which types of food to...

Have you ever been ensnared by a Scorpio? Ghosted by a Gemini? Catfished by a Cancer?   Well dear reader, this is the book for you. Strap in as Astrologer B.J. Lovegood takes you on a journey through the galaxy where you'll learn how to dodge red flags and avoid dating disasters....

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of You Do You, an interactive workbook designed to bring a bit more magic into your everyday life, one day at a time.You can start at any point of the year. Every page contains a simple act of self-care to take on each day,...

Whether you've established yourself as an elite cat parent or you simply love kitties and their quirks, this collection of cat-themed puzzles is certain to set your mind purring More than just ruling the world, cats rule our hearts and homes. When you deserve a rest from giving head-scritches, or...

Whether you've already established yourself as an elite pup parent or you simply love canines and their quirks, you're certain to have a ball with this collection of dog-themed puzzles When your hands need a break from giving nose-boops, head-scritches and tummy rubs, or if it's raining cats and dogs...

When little things have big impacts. This book is for anyone who feels that they're sleepwalking through life, looking for answers to challenging emotions and the practical tools to begin living the life they want.'How are you really feeling? A bit blah, meh or simply 'I don't actually know'. If...

Dobro, světlo, energie, láska, štěstí, zdraví... Po vydání v češtině přichází tentokrát anglická verze publikace, ve které nechává autor působit na čtenáře ve výrazné grafické podobě celkem sedmdesát sedm "slov pozitivní energie." Ke každému z nich nabízí krátký originální komentář a výklad. Vhodný dárek pro každého, koho chceme potěšit a...

The number of people dying due to drug-resistant diseases is rising every year. What medical weapons and technologies are being developed to stop this existential threat to all of us? In this brilliantly wide-ranging, one-stop guide WIRED journalist Victoria Turk outlines the reasons for this major crisis in medicine and...

Change can begin right now. Learn to bring about dynamic personal growth using five uniquely effective tools- from psychotherapist Barry Michels and psychiatrist Phil Stutz, subject of the Netflix documentary Stutz. Can you imagine what your life would be like if you could tap into a new source of power...

A powerful guide to owning our emotions--even the difficult ones--in order to show up authentically in the world, from the popular therapist behind the Instagram account @sitwithwhit.Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From "good vibes only" and "life is good" memes, to endless advice, to "look on...

New technologies have always provoked panic about workers being replaced by machines. In the past, such fears have been misplaced, and many economists maintain that they remain so today. Yet in A World Without Work, Daniel Susskind shows why this time really is different. Advances in artificial intelligence mean that...

The I Know This to Be True series is a collection of extraordinary figuresfrom diverse backgrounds answering the same questions, as well as sharing their compelling stories, guiding ideals, and insightful wisdom.Throughout her legal career-spanning nearly five decades-Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been an unwavering force for progress and a leading voice for...