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The Little Book of Alpaca Philosophy: A calmer, wiser, fuzzier way of life (The Little Animal Philosophy Books)
by Jennifer McCartneyThe secret to living a better, deeper, more fulfilling life. Or at least, the secret to chilling out just a tiny bit.
Hype: How Scammers, Grifters, Con Artists And Influencers Are Taking Over The Internet - And Why We're Following
by Gabrielle BluestoneFrom Vice journalist and executive producer of hit Netflix documentary Fyre comes an eye-opening look at the con artists, grifters and snake oil salesmen of the digital age—and why we can’t stop falling for them.
Influence: Understand it, Use it, Resist it
by null Justin Hempson-JonesOne of the government’s former behavioural scientists reveals how you can do what you want, whilst everybody tries to influence you into doing what they want. Influence makes you think what you think and do as you do. You use it to change the thoughts and behaviours of others – just as others use it change yours. We have been perfecting our influence for millions of years, but in the last 20 years digital technologies have revolutionised how influence works. We are now connected to old school friends and niche interest groups – but unwittingly also to organised criminals, terrorists and hostile states who infiltrate our societies. The course of history is being shaped: elections have been hijacked, lies spread about pandemics and the rapidly heating climate, and information has become as important as bullets and bombs to winning wars. More than ever, influence has become the crucial currency for commercial and political gain: If you don’t understand it, you will likely become its victim. Written by a former government behavioural scientist working at the cutting edge of this field, Influence is a groundbreaking guide to the chaotic and murky world we live in. Through examining five key factors we are taken on a tour from the past to our real-world present, to build a picture of the major role influence plays in everyday life. Influence provides a simple personal plan illustrating how you can use influence to achieve your goals – whether gaining that promotion, getting your friends to a music festival, or your children to eat their greens. But by understanding the nature of influence, you will also see how it is changing in the information age, enabling dangerous adversaries to gain power, leaving our societies in peril. Most importantly, by using the tools of influence you will be empowered to play your part in protecting us – it will be down to you and everyone you know. Influence is a fascinating guide to how you can help by understanding it, using it and resisting it.
Why Bowie Matters
by Will BrookerA unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life’s work and journey, and why he will always matter.
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along: How To Disagree Without Falling Out
by Iain DaleWhy Can’t We All Just Get Along is part-memoir, part-polemic about the state of public discourse in Britain and the world today.
The Imaginary Museum: A Personal Tour Of Contemporary Art Featuring Ghosts, Nudity And Disagreements
by Ben EasthamJoin the art critic Ben Eastham on a private tour of an extraordinary museum. Let him walk you through a building constructed from memory and filled with a series of bewildering art works, while he delivers a guide comprised of personal experience, professional expertise and sympathy.
That One Patient: Doctors And Nurses' Stories Of The Patients Who Changed Their Lives Forever
by Ellen de VisserTHE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH DR ANTHONY FAUCI, DAME SALLY DAVIES AND DR JIM DOWN For every doctor there is that one patient, whose story touches them in a way they didn’t expect, changing their entire outlook on life. This inspiring and deeply moving book is the story of those patients.
The Bystander Effect: Understanding The Psychology Of Courage And Inaction
by Catherine Sanderson‘Fantastic … It explains the misperception of stacked odds and personal powerlessness that stops individuals challenging bad behaviour. Stunning. Humbling. Thought-provoking’Kathryn Mannix, author of With the End in Mind In the face of discrimination, bad behaviour, evil and abuse, why do good people so often do nothing?
Where’s My Guitar?: An Inside Story Of British Rock And Roll
by Bernie MarsdenA fascinating insight into the golden-age of 1970s and 80s rock and roll told through the eyes of music legend Bernie Marsden and, most notably, his role in establishing one of the world’s most famous rock bands of all time – Whitesnake.
Your Stars: An Empowering Guide To The Year Ahead
by Carolyne FaulknerYour Stars is a daily Dynamic Astrology journal for 2020.
Raven Smith’s Trivial Pursuits
by Raven Smith’Instagram’s answer to David Sedaris.’ ST STYLE MAGAZINE ’Irresistibly readable’ DOLLY ALDERTON ’You’ll laugh. You’ll cry.’ LENA DUNHAM A hilarious, smart and incredibly singular debut from Raven Smith, whose exploration of the minutiae of everyday modern life and culture is totally unique and painfully relatable.
How Innovation Works: Serendipity, Energy And The Saving Of Time
by Matt Ridley‘Ridley is spot-on when it comes to the vital ingredients for success’ Sir James Dyson Building on his bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject.
On the Origin of Evolution: Tracing 'darwin's Dangerous Idea' From Aristotle To Dna
by John Gribbin Mary GribbinA Waterstones Best Book of 2020 The theory of evolution by natural selection did not spring fully formed and unprecedented from the brain of Charles Darwin. Rather it has been examined and debated by philosophers the world over for thousands of years.
How to Grow a Human: Adventures In How We Are Made And Who We Are
by Philip BallA cutting-edge examination of what it means to be human and to have a 'self' in the face of new scientific developments in genetic editing, cloning and neural downloading.
Elephants: Birth, Life And Death In The Last Days Of The Giants
by Hannah MumbyElephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild.
The Musical Child: Using The Power Of Music To Raise Children Who Are Happy, Healthy, And Whole
by Joan Koenig‘Wonderful … we need music in our lives now more than ever’ HERBIE HANCOCK‘Joan Koenig is on a wonderful mission to enrich children’s lives through music’ DR GUY DEUTSCHER A pioneering music educator reveals how music can supercharge early childhood development –and how parents and caregivers can harness it’s power.
Maths on the Back of an Envelope (roughly) calculate anything: Clever Ways To Overcome Colossal Calculations
by Rob Eastaway‘Another terrific book by Rob Eastaway’ SIMON SINGH ‘A delightfully accessible guide to how to play with numbers’ HANNAH FRY
Self-Confidence: A Philosophy
by Charles PépinAn essential read for anyone who has encountered a crisis of confidence.
Metazoa: Animal Minds And The Birth Of Consciousness
by Peter Godfrey-SmithThe scuba-diving philosopher and bestselling author of Other Minds explores the origins of animal consciousness.
Albert Einstein: Level 4 (National Geographic Readers Ser.)
by Libby Romero National Geographic KidsNational Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children’s book authors across four reading levels. Explore one of the most recognised scientists in the world with this biography of physicist Albert Einstein. Kids will learn about his life, achievements, and the challenges he faced along the way. The Level 4 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. Level 4: Independent reader: Perfect for kids who are reading on their own with ease and are ready for more challenging vocabulary with varied sentence structures. They are ideal for readers of White and Lime books.
The Ultimate Mathematical Challenge: Test Your Wits Against Our Finest Mathematicians
by The UK Mathematics Trust’Be warned: cracking puzzles releases a very addictive drug.’ – Marcus du Sautoy Have you ever wanted to be a puzzle pro or logical luminary? Well, look no further!
Why Bowie Matters
by Will BrookerA unique, moving and dazzlingly researched exploration of the places, people, musicians, writers and filmmakers that inspired David Jones to become David Bowie, what we can learn from his life’s work and journey, and why he will always matter.
The Little Book of Sloth Philosophy (The\little Animal Philosophy Bks.)
by Jennifer McCartneyRelax, unwind and soak up the wisdom of the sloth with the slowest page turner you’ll ever read.
Gunpowder and Geometry: The Life Of Charles Hutton, Pit Boy, Mathematician And Scientific Rebel
by Benjamin WardhaughAugust, 1755. Newcastle, on the north bank of the Tyne.
This Naked Mind: Find Freedom, Discover Happiness And Change Your Life: Control Alcohol: Control Alcohol
by Annie GraceControl Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness & Change Your Life ‘Brilliant’ – Stella Duffy