Secondhand Popular Psychology Books

~ NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ~ From the creator of Hamilton: The Musical and star of His Dark Materials, this beautifully illustrated book of pep talks will inspire you at...

Drawing on cutting-edge research, award-winning journalist Jonathan Rauch answers all these questions. He shows that from our 20s into our 40s, happiness follows a well-documented U-shaped trajectory, a "happiness curve",...

Where do the best ideas come from?And how do we apply these ideas to the problems we face - at work, in the education of our children, and in the...

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED IF LIFE IS TRYING TO TELL YOU SOMETHING?This is a book about all the unwanted and unexpected moments in our lives. They surprise us, they blindside...

'Visualise your goals and achieve your potential.'Easy-to-follow and extremely effective, Win will change the way you think about all aspects of your life.From well-known personality and rugby commentator Brent Pope...

The Wisdom of Sundays features insightful selections from the most meaningful conversations between Oprah Winfrey and some of today's most admired thought leaders.Visionaries like Tony Robbins, Arianna Huffington and Shonda...

Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain development and trauma expert, Dr Bruce Perry, discuss the impact of trauma and adverse experiences and how healing must begin with a shift to asking...

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLERIf you're reading this, then we have something in common .... Whether it's a love of getting crafty, meticulously organising or making fun-shaped snacks!I find...

Depression will be the single biggest cause of disability worldwide, in the next 20 years. But treatment for it has not changed much in the last three decades. In the...

'A delightful book, full of jokes and confessions' GuardianSchadenfreude - enjoying the pain and failures of others - is an all-too-familiar feeling. It has perplexed philosophers and psychologists for centuries...

'To do nothing at all is the most difficult thing in the world.' Oscar WildeMore than ever before, we live in a culture that excoriates inactivity and demonizes idleness. Work,...

The concept of self-care is, in fact, thousands of years old. This buzzword is rooted in a 2,500-year old Chinese philosophy. 'Yang sheng' means to nourish life - fostering your...

'Beginners belongs on the list of books that have changed the way I understand my own limitations.'Malcolm GladwellFor many of us, the last time we learned a new skill was...

A book that will change how you think and transform how you live Forget everything you thought you knew about how to motivate people - at work, at school, at...

Are you eternally exhausted? Does it feel like no amount of sleep could restore your energy? Somewhere along the way, 'exhausted' has become accepted as a normal state of being...

For centuries, doctors have struggled to define mental illness - how do you diagnose it, how do you treat it, how do you even know what it is? In search...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'This book will change your life' BEN FOGLE'Positive and persuasive' ANT MIDDLETONMy hope is to inspire you to retake control of your body and life by unleashing...

Dorothy Rowe shows us how to have the courage to acknowledge and face our fears - only through courage can we find a sustaining happiness. Fear is the great unmentionable....

Hardly anyone wants to spend their lives alone; almost everyone wants to meet their perfect partner. Yet until we learn to understand ourselves, how can we possibly begin to share...

Heavily Meditated has everything you need to know to get hooked on meditation for good. Presented in a simple, friendly, accessible style that even the busiest of meditation-doubters can relate...

We all long to live a fulfilled and happy life - a life that offers us love and opportunity, independence and hope. Sadly, for many people struggling with mental health...

TIMELY ADVICE FOR A MILESTONE BIRTHDAY. So what if you're 50; after all, with age comes wisdom and more excuses to reminisce about old times and stare blankly at your...

Russell Howard and Greg Davies discuss Pantsdrunk:R: 'It feels very English to get pissed in your underwear, on your own, and then not go out' G: 'I've been doing it...

Dating might seem a trivial and relatively inconsequential part of love, but it is in fact key to getting into the kind of relationship that can last and help us...

In this fascinating and often hilarious work - winner of the Royal Society of Science Prize 2007 - pre-eminent psychologist Daniel Gilbert shows how - and why - the majority...

The follow up to James Smith's international number one bestseller, Not a Diet Book. Do you love your job? Does your future excite you? Are your relationships working for you?...

'This beautiful book will give hope and courage to many people. An uplifting and courageous read' KATHRYN MANNIXThe last book from bestselling author and advocate Wendy MitchellWendy Mitchell doesn't fear...

Nourished is what we all aspire to be. We get so much more out of life when we feel positive and energised and therefore it is such a shame when...

Depression: The Way Out of Your Prison gives us a way of understanding our depression which matches our experience and which enables us to take charge of our life and...

'We all need a dose of Michael Mosley's Marvellous Medicine.' The TimesIf you were going to do just one thing to transform your health, what would it be?We all want...

'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeOne breath, one step is all we need to feel at home and comfortable in the here and nowIn this enlightening series, world-renowned...

In this groundbreaking book, trend forecaster James Wallman reveals the world's growing sense of Stuffocation - and how we can move away from it'Like The Tipping Point meets Freakonomics -...

Do your relationships tend to follow the same destructive pattern? Do you feel trapped by your family's expectations of you? Does your life seem overwhelmingly governed by jealousy or competitiveness...

Do you want to be stronger, more optimistic and creative?Want to be better at grasping opportunities, pursuing goals and facing set-backs?Do you want to FLOURISH?You may think that in times...

People spend a fortune on their bodies, their faces, their hair, their clothes. Cosmetics, plastic surgery, diets, gym membership - everyone's trying to be more attractive. But there's an easier...

Acclaimed mathematician David Sumpter shows how we can deal with the chaos and complexity of our livesWhat is the best way to think about the world? How often do we...

Discipline is a topical issue. It is fundamental to all our lives and our relationships. Discipline is about safeguarding our rights both as individuals and as a society.In this ground-breaking...

This book presents the powerful basics of the original Teachings of Abraham. Within these pages, you'll learn how all things, wanted and unwanted, are brought to you by this most...

Accessible to anyone of any faith or background, The Passion Test takes readers on a journey to experience the transformation that occurs when they determine what really matters most to...

Prosperity is a part of the natural process of life and believe it or not we can all enjoy and experience it in our lives! In this book and CD...

Following on from the successful The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children this is Doreen Virtue's first book on Crystal Children. These children are aged 0-7, and like Indigo Children...

Former CIA agents and the bestselling authors of Spy the Lie, Philip Houston, Mike Floyd and Susan Carnicero are among the world's best at recognising deceptive behaviour and drawing out...

We could all use a little more confidence in our lives. With a push in the right direction, you can discover how to carry yourself confidently at work, at home,...