Philosophy

Second Edition Be inspired by 21 key writings on nonviolence and reconciliation by Vietnamese peace activist and refugee advocate Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh "The essence of nonviolence is love,"...

Ancient wisdom of the Maori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world Atua wahine are the Maori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the...

How philosophy can teach us to be less anxious about being anxious by understanding that it’s an essential part of being human Today, anxiety is usually thought of as a...

An enlightening guide to success, fulfilment and wholeness by the world's master of modern meditation, Deepak ChopraDiscover the keys to a life of success, fulfilment, wholeness and plentyWe live in...

An Outsider's Guide to Loving Yourself in a Tough World Reconnect with your Higher Self and embark on a journey from self-doubt to self-love with the guidance of beloved self-help...

  Bridging Eastern traditions with Western psychology, Sensual helps readers to reclaim their natural sensuality and demystifies tantra through mythology, sacred texts, philosophical principles and practical tools. From the founder of the...

Lessons for a Long and Joyful Life: The Korean Bestseller As an old Korean saying goes...'You learn to use gums in place of teeth.'Rhee Kun Hoo was in his seventies...

Secret Manifestation Lessons and the Law of Assumption from Abdullah; Master Alchemist Powerful transformational practices, including the Law of Assumption, from Abdullah, the mysterious Black Ethiopian rabbi who was the...

Narratives produce the ties that bind us. They create community, eliminate contingency and anchor us in being. And yet in our contemporary information society, where everything has become arbitrary and...

One of our most perceptive travel writers embarks on an exploration of the world's holiest places and where we might find paradise on Earth. It's so easy, I thought, to...

A radical reexamination of memory by pioneering neuroscientist and internationally-renowned memory researcher, Charan Ranganath. We talk about memory as a record of the past, but here's a surprising twist: we...

Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things. Air conditioning aspires to be unnoticed. Yet, by manipulating the air around us,...

The million-copy bestselling monk returns with this essential book of Zen wisdom for modern living Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts...

'A thrilling ride through the science of ageing and death. A must-read.' - STEPHEN FRY Would you want to live forever? Nobel Prize-winning molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan transforms our understanding...

Calling Forth Your Inner Council of Wise, Brave, Crazy, Rebellious, Loving, Luminous Selves “A woman’s work is to define herself,” says award-winning slam poet Dominique Christina. While this task is...

Inspired by thousands of years of Chinese thought, an enchanting and heart-opening illustrated fable about a young boy who explores the many ways to make meaning and find joy in...

Free Yourself from Stress with Simple, No-Nonsense Advice from a Zen Monk! Zen monk Jikisai Minami takes the things we are supposed to strive for and turns them on their...

Japanese moon astrology and the secrets to finding success, happiness and the favour of the universe'Keiko's method can help people to make their dreams a reality' — Marie Kondo'A life-changing...

'Far from being the pious injunction of a Utopian dreamer, the command to love one's enemy is an absolute necessity for our survival.'Advocating love as strength and non-violence as the...

Ki te kotahi te kakaho ka whati, ki te kapuia, e kore e whatiWhen we stand alone we are vulnerable but together we are unbreakableSee the world differently, through some...

'But to white readers in particular, I say: Pull up a chair, grab a pen, lay down your defenses, and listen very respectfully to Rachel Ricketts. She has offered up...

The Montgomery StoryThe inspiring account of the march towards American Civil Rights, as told by Martin Luther King, Jr.Martin Luther King, Jr. described Stride Toward Freedom as "the chronicle of...

A comforting book that will offer relief to anyone moving through intense grief and loss, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares accessible, healing words of wisdom to transform our suffering.In...

Architecture, Philosophy and the Good Life in ChinaAn accessible and highly-original introduction to Chinese architecture, philosophy and cultural history.For more than three thousand years, Chinese life from the city and...

Reflections on Extraordinary Talismans for Everyday LifeFrom the co-author of Basic Witches, Crystal Clear explores and demystifies the history, properties, and modern self-care appeal of crystals through voice-driven personal essays...

The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long lifeFind out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle, a Japanese philosophy that helps...

Quotes to Empower, Uplift and InspireThe world is full of Black heroes whose talent, strength and vision should inspire us all. From sporting greats and pioneering writers to world leaders,...

Take a step forward on your spiritual journey with this gorgeously illustrated celebration of deities, folklore, and fairy tales from all over the world.The path to enlightenment is unique for...

NAGOMI is the Japanese ideology that advocates embracing everything life throws at us so we can live peacefully and harmoniously. There is no translation for the word nagomi in the...

Life-changing wisdom from the popular Persian sage and poet“What a shame to finally reach the open sea but settle for a modest jug of water!"This is a collection of inspirational...

A Guide to Mindful LivingBestselling author and Zen priest Ryunosuke Koike teaches us how to reconnect with our five senses and move towards enlightenmentWhat would happen if we learnt to...

The World after Covid-19Everything Must Change! brings together prominent commentators from around the world to present a rich and nuanced weighing of progressive possibilities in the wake of the COVID-19...

A collection of the most important essays of D.T. Suzuki, the leading authority on Buddhism of the twentieth century.Essays in Zen Buddhism was the first book to fully introduce Zen...

Living a fulfilling life rich with tradition, connection and te ao Maori Following on from their bestseller, Life as a Casketeer, Francis and Kaiora Tipene share how they bring the...

'What Japan was she owed to the samurai. They were not only the flower of the nation, but its root as well.'Inazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on...

Routes to a more just future20 accessible essays covering the ethical and justice based dimensions of responses to the pandemic from a group of leading and emerging political philosophers.Government lockdowns,...

Notes on the Great Work of Meeting YourselfAn inspiring blend of reflections, practical prompts and poetry from the acclaimed author of bone and The TerribleWe still dream though don't we?...

Change your life and your home using feng shuiFeng Shui Made SimpleHow do you place a bed in an awkward room? How can your space help you be more focused...

Buddhist Wisdom for Cooling the FlamesBeloved Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh teaches us the Buddhist principles for managing angerMindfulness recognizes anger, is aware of its presence, accepts and allows it...

How We Can Make a Better WorldBased on the hit BBC podcast, a guide to our global 'reset moment', examining life after the pandemic, with contributions by Pope Francis, HRH...

Beloved spiritual leader offers his guidance on using our mind for change and the right kind of action to save the planet and ourselves.In these troubling times we all yearn...

A Practical Guide to Overcoming Fear and Unlocking Your Most Empowered SelfAn empowering, practical guide to overcoming imposter syndrome, getting sassy with negative thoughts and succeeding in all areas of...

Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the source of Zen Buddhism, and is probably the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history. Complete & Unabridged.This edition is translated and...

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.Formed in a time of great unrest in ancient China, The Analects is vital to an understanding of Chinese...

A busy person’s guide to Spirit, Source, and SelfAn accessible and practical guide to sprinkling more spirituality through your life, no matter how busy you are.Have you ever wondered if...

Sikh wisdom for living well by doing goodThink of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva — pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless...

A groundbreaking text of educational philosophy and social reform, now in Penguin Modern Classics This seminal text argues that the perceived passivity of the poor is the direct result of...

A defence of liberalism by the renowned political philosopher.Liberalism — the comparatively mild-mannered sibling to the more ardent camps of nationalism and socialism — has never been so divisive as...

Sixteen of today's greatest unsolved mathematical puzzles in a story-driven, illustrated volume that invites readers to peek over the edge of the unknown.Most people think of mathematics as a set...

The new book in the popular 'How to' series from the father of mindfulness, Thich Nhat Hanh.In this enlightening series world-renowned spiritual leader Thich Nhat Hanh shares the essential foundations...