Philosophy

From a talented young anthropologist and contributor to the New Yorker comes a fascinating investigation into the spiritual practice of shamanism What are the origins of shamanism and what is...

A fresh, graceful translation of one of the most important and timeless classics-the foundational work of Daoism-by award-winning novelist Ken Liu, who contextualizes and demystifies this famously enigmatic text. Laozi...

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...

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,...

Parables of Love, Compassion, and Community 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...

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...

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...

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...

In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments A sparkling collection of essays about the natural world, illustrated throughout — a magnificent bestiary, and an unforgettable book of sustenance,...

Feminism in the Twenty-First CenturyA landmark book that provides us with a new way of thinking about sex, from one of the most exciting and important young intellectuals at work...