Non-Fiction

'If you read just one book about how the modern world is driving us crazy, read this one' TELEGRAPH'This book is exactly what the world needs right now' OPRAH WINFREY'A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind's ability to pay attention' STEPHEN FRY'A really...

'The book we've all been waiting for.' Dr Julie Smith, author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?'Will guide you to accomplish more than you ever dreamed of.' Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of LoveThe secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s...

Indistractable by Nir Eyal is a practical guide to overcoming distraction and taking control of your attention. Drawing on psychology and behavioural science, Eyal explains why people become distracted and provides practical strategies for managing internal triggers, planning time effectively and creating an environment...

These essays, reviews and articles illuminate the life and work of one of the most individual writers of this century - a man who created a unique literary manner from the process of thinking aloud and who elevated political writing to an art.

'Astonishing . . . an amazing book . . . absolutely chocker full of things that we need to know' Chris Evans'Matthew Walker is probably one of the most influential people on the planet' Evening StandardTHE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING...

For all its successes, mainstream medicine has failed to make much progress against the diseases of ageing that kill most people: heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and type 2 diabetes. Too often, it intervenes with treatments too late, prolonging lifespan at the expense of...

In Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?, clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith shares practical psychological tools for handling many of life’s everyday challenges. Drawing on her professional experience, she explores topics including anxiety, low mood, self-confidence, motivation, criticism, emotional resilience and difficult experiences....

  Robert Greene explores the hidden forces that shape human behaviour, examining why people think, feel and act as they do. Drawing on historical figures such as Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I and Martin Luther King Jr., he presents practical ideas for understanding emotions, developing...

One of the most valuable skills in our economy is becoming increasingly rare. If you master this skill, you’ll achieve extraordinary results.Deep Work is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world.‘Cal Newport is exceptional in the realm of self-help authors’ New...

'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack ObamaWhat makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being...

One day you'll look back and realise how hard it was, and just how well you did' Charlie Mackesy's four unlikely friends are wandering through the wilds again. They're not sure what they are looking for. They do know that life can be difficult,...

When the Inter-Continental Hotel opened in Kabul in 1969, it reflected the hopes of the country: a glistening white edifice that embodied Afghanistan's dreams of becoming an affluent, modern power. Five decades later, and the Inter-Continental is a dilapidated, shrapnel-damaged shell. It has endured...

We're told productivity is all about single-minded focus, hard grind and big goals. Deviating from the linear path means failure. The problem: it's not true. In this transformative book, neuroscientist and entrepreneur Anne-Laure Le Cunff reveals the easier, proven method to achieve our ambitions:...

Charles Spencer offers a personal memoir of growing up with his sister Diana, reflecting on their childhood, her public life and the events surrounding her death in 1997.

The book for people who like history but don't care what actually happened! This radical reappraisal of human history will change the way you look at the past. In this expansive yet abridged volume, academic pariah and pseudo-historian Fin Taylor re-writes the human story,...

Oxford School Thesaurus is a practical reference book designed to help children expand their vocabulary and improve their writing. It provides focused coverage of words, synonyms and antonyms, with clear and age-appropriate examples relevant to children's reading and writing. The book also includes support...

Oxford Mini School Dictionary is a compact reference book designed to support children with vocabulary, spelling and language skills. It contains contemporary and comprehensive vocabulary, with clear definitions, example sentences, word classes, inflections and word origins.  Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips and a...

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller & Wall Street Journal Bestseller 'Whether you are an athlete, an investor, a writer or an entrepreneur, this little but soulful book will open the door to a healthier, less anxious and more productive life and career.' -...

How to Win Friends and Influence People is a classic self-help guide focused on improving communication, relationships and social confidence. Dale Carnegie presents practical principles for making friends, communicating effectively, handling disagreements, influencing others and becoming a more effective speaker and leader. Through accessible...

A Woman of No Importance tells the remarkable true story of Virginia Hall, an American woman who became one of the Allies’ most effective secret agents during the Second World War. Despite losing part of her leg in a hunting accident and facing discrimination,...