Popular Psychology

Fumio Sasaki changed his life when he became a minimalist. But before minimalism could really stick, he had to make it a habit. All of us live our lives based...

The Journey is a simple, revolutionary set of techniques that has freed thousands from lifelong emotional and physical blocks - from addiction, depression and low self-esteem to chronic pain and...

This Very Short Introduction provides an up-to-date, authoritative, and accessible guide to modern child psychology, from birth to early adolescence. Beginning with infancy, Usha Goswami considers the process of attachment...

A BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week''Fascinating ... you'll never look at a Hello Kitty or a Pokemon the same way again' Mail on SundayWhy are some things cute,...

In his groundbreaking, perennially popular book that helped change the way we think about our health - now repackaged for a new generation of readers - Dr Sarno offers a...

People are increasingly looking to alternatives to Western medicine and here is a practical self-help guide to a balanced and positive lifestyle. Tao, the most ancient and fundamental element in...

'Make this book a morning ritual.' Matthew McConaugheyWhat does it mean to be a great father? Parenting is a role filled with meaning and purpose, but every dad needs guidance:...

Why is psychiatry such big business? Why are so many psychiatric drugs prescribed - 47 million antidepressant prescriptions in the UK alone last year - and why, without solid scientific...

Brimming with gorgeous artwork from New York Times bestselling author and artist Katie Daisy, this fresh-as-a-daisy guided journal features thoughtful prompts to encourage engagement with the natural world. From bird-spotting...

'An onslaught of positivity from start to finish . . . Plenty [of people] will find something in it to help them along' Irish TimesAs an All-Ireland winning footballer and...

These heartening short stories celebrate the defining moments of motherhood - from birth to letting go as your children leave the family home. Stories of courage, sacrifice, laughter and love...

Bette Davis said 'Old age ain't no place for sissies'. If that's true, we could all use a little help as we approach our twilight years. Translator Tom Payne turns...

The teen years are one of the most difficult periods of life; while at the same time one of the most fun. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II is...

'Heart-swelling in its wholesomeness' - Gina Martin'A reminder of the life-changing power of empathy' - Emma GannonWhy are you kind? Could you be kinder?The kindness we owe one another goes...

When we end up in a really good conversation with a friend, we sometimes pay them a slightly unusual but sincere compliment: we say that chatting to them feels like...

Take a good hard look at your life. Are there things you are unhappy with? Your life is your responsiblity; the choices you made yesterday brought about the life you...

On Divorce is the debut title in a new portrait photography series by The School of Life. The photographs and accompanying texts were captured and recorded over two years by...

'We could all use a Jodi in our lives' The New York Times'A splendid book, full of warmth and understanding' Mail on Sunday'This book will provide greater acceptance and understanding'...

From the bestselling author of Start Where You Are comes a beautifully illustrated and integrative journal for easing the everyday anxieties we all carry. Feeling anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed? You're...

This large-format activity book contains a wealth of creative, mindful pursuits and puzzles to soothe the mind and enable you to park any worries and stresses and focus on the...

'A great book that helps you look after the most powerful computer you will ever have.' - Jay Jayamohan, Consultant Paediatric Neurosurgeon, John Radcliffe Hospital, OxfordAn essential guide for living...

Whatever our job title, our work will always benefit from new ideas and fresh ways of thinking. We're used to regarding inspiration as something that arrives more or less at...

We are constantly at risk of losing perspective around the challenges we face. We mistake what is manageable for a catastrophe; we despair of ourselves too soon; we alienate others...

An accessible, comforting and practical book for anyone experiencing anxiety, from the author of The Recovery Letters and How to Tell Depression to Piss Off.Despite more and more people opening...

Learn to be a people person with international bestselling author Paul McGee! Let's face it, if you want any sort of success in life you're going to have to deal...

Groom or bride, straight or gay. Nail the perfect words to say.There's no longer an excuse for wedding speeches to be a tedious succession of predictable platitudes, outdated etiquette and...

My name is Jax. That is the name granted to me by my human masters. I am a slave. But I shall be free. Set in a world that might...

More and more of us are suffering from the stresses and strains of modern life. Mindfulness is an increasingly popular discipline that can not only help alleviate the symptoms of...

More and more of us are suffering from the stresses and strains of modern life. Mindfulness is an increasingly popular discipline that can not only help alleviate the symptoms of...

Rein in your anxiety with this simple guided journal.Worrying is human. Worry can help to keep us safe and warn us of potential dangers. But when worrying becomes anxiety, and...

Dominic O'Brien is legendary for winning the World Memory Championship eight times and for outwitting the casinos of Las Vegas to win a fortune at blackjack. His success is based...

Provides a time-tested, flexible model for effective mediation in diverse environments and situations. Completely revised, this new, expanded edition provides a clear overview of mediation and conflict; a large 'Toolbox'...

The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger...

From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes a powerful blueprint for healing by building a home within yourself.In her debut book of inspiration, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary...

Five reasons you're stuck - and what to do about it - by the psychologist and Sunday Times bestselling author, Dr Sophie Mort. Do you feel stuck in a rut...

'This book will restore your sense of control - and make you feel less alone in the world' ADAM GRANTBig Feelings addresses anyone intimidated by oversized feelings they can't predict...

Watch Your Language makes good communication easy, offering a huge range of case studies, easy-to-absorb concepts such as the Bad Place and the Tangle, and a unique "talking heads" page...

You don't have to be good at art for art to be good for you.Being creative is good for us: it lowers our stress hormones, calms our nervous system and...

Acclaimed author Matt Ridley traces the colourful life of the man who discovered the structure of DNA, the building blocks of life. Building on a biographical tradition that can be...

The AHA moment, or the eureka experience, is a moment of profound insight into our own lives which we can all reach. It usually happens when we stop mentally struggling,...