Social sciences

David Lynch has always been in the spotlight as a filmmaker, directing some of the most iconic movies ever made, but as a visual artist, he is less widely known. Lynch delights in the physicality of painting and likes to stimulate all the senses in his work. This new paperback edition brings together Lynch’s paintings, photography, drawings, sculpture and installation, and stills from his films. M

A landmark investigation of the chemical industry's decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals, told through the story of a small town on the frontlines of an epic public health crisis In 2014, after losing several friends and relatives to cancer, an unassuming insurance underwriter in Hoosick Falls, New York, began to suspect that the local water supply was polluted. When he

Timothy Snyder has been called “the leading interpreter of our dark times.” As a historian, he has given us startling reinterpretations of political collapse and mass killing. As a public intellectual, he has turned that knowledge toward counsel and prediction, working against authoritarianism here and abroad. His book On Tyranny has inspired millions around the world to fight for freedom. Now, in

In her most personal book yet, the iconic star of the hit Netflix series Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and #1 bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up opens up about the cultural traditions that have inspired her philosophy—and can make our lives better today. “This book represents guiding principles by which I lead my life every day. They also define, at least for me, the

This expanded edition includes new material on the integration of the two traditions, and the importance of these paths of the heart in today's unsteady world.

The inspirational biography of Lieutenant Yulia Mykytenko, a commander serving on the frontline of the Ukraine War.

A journalist dealing with the death of her sister is tasked with the biggest story of her career when a world-famous popstar is arrested for murder.

The Awakened Psychic is a guide to developing your inner psychic and tuning in to your intuitive wisdom. With hands-on exercises and stories from the author’s practice, this book is all about lifting the veil between the worlds, seeing into the future, and connecting with spirits and loved ones on the other side. Join Kala Ambrose as she explores ideas and techniques for enhancing your psychic a

From a leading scholar of Palestine-Israel, a brief, essential history of the besieged strip of land, revealing the roots of the current crisis.

A call to arms for greater accountability and a fairer society by former Yorkshire cricketer turned whistleblower and activist, Azeem Rafiq.

A radical guide to the science of happiness and the importance of getting out of your own head from an award-winning psychologist

Everything you need to know to manifest the life of your dreams using the power of your own brain.

TikTok Made Me Buy It! The second book in this addictive new romance series is a must-read for fans of
Gossip Girl, Colleen Hoover, Made in Chelsea and Euphoria - and bound to be your new obsession in 2023.

A true-life thriller, as Putin's most-feared adversary risks it all to hunt down the source of the Russian president's vast wealth.

The true story of how a middle-class Black girl from Minneapolis became one of the single biggest threats to the United States banking system

From the economist who predicted the 2008 crash, Megathreats outlines the new risks in our uncharted future and how we deal with them.

A new novel of resilience and hope, from the internationally bestselling author of The Girl with the Louding Voice

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An urgent study of the history, science and existential dangers of Artificial Intelligence, named by Elon Musk as one of the five books everyone should read about the future.

What if the most serious personal and global challenges won't be solved with more thinking or talking?The world is louder than ever. It's not just the noise in our ears, but also the noise on our screens and in our heads. 'Silence is golden,' the adage goes.