Social sciences

‘There simply is no better literary voice for this moment in history than Jessica Wilson.’ Sonya Renee Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of The Body is Not an Apology We will rewrite the narrative of Blackness that centres and celebrates our joy. For too long Black women have been left out of discussions about body image, food, health and wellness. By bringing the bodies of Black wome

For those who wish to decolonize their minds, particularly Black women, comes a thoughtful guide to ancestral veneration, with a focus on the importance of reclaiming African Spiritual practices as an act of liberation. In today's world, there's a notable resurgence in spiritual exploration that diverges from the mainstream New Age culture. People are seeking clarity that aligns with their own

An expert therapist and teacher leads you on a transformative journey of self-discovery and healing from collective and intergenerational trauma, based in the powerful practice of Internal Family Systems therapy. The Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of psychotherapy is acclaimed for its power to help us recognize and integrate disparate parts of ourselves—a revolutionary course of treatment

Discover the simple three-part self-care system that will help you stay calm in class, enjoy a good work–life balance and keep doing the job you love. Drawing on both her own 20+ years in the profession and the experiences of her many teacher friends, Michelle has developed a three-part system to help you not just survive but thrive in teaching. In What Happy Teachers Do, she takes you through

A fascinating exploration of the divided woman, the maiden and the witch, and how these archetypes can shape our individual destinies. “The path for women to succeed beyond the Divided Woman is to tell her story, and in doing so enable every woman to learn the truth about her potential.” In this book, psychotherapist Dr. Stacey Simmons explores the ways women are made to turn against themselv

Twenty years after sparking a national dialogue, The Covenant with Black America returns with renewed urgency, weaving original insights with contemporary voices, and reminding us that our collective liberation is essential for a more equitable society. Two decades ago, Tavis Smiley curated a pivotal national dialogue with the publication of The Covenant with Black America. This groundbreaking

Reclaim ownership of your life, heal your inner child, and learn to thrive beyond narcissistic abuse with the guidance of trauma-informed coach and somatic therapist Caroline Strawson. How To Heal After Narcissistic Abuse will support you to release inner shame, heal at a deep nervous system level, and reconnect with your true self. This book integrates trauma-informed practices with positive

Supported by Mayan traditions, this book shows you how to embrace gratitude in every area of your life so that you may find ultimate bliss, happiness, and connection to all things. In Remember Your Roots, Mayan Spiritual Guide Christine Olivia Hernandez draws upon her lineage’s wisdom and cosmovision. She bridges these ancient teachings to the modern day so you can connect to your roots and liv

For readers of Caste and How to Be an Antiracist, a page-turning deep-dive into how bias is learned—plus a strikingly original and highly effective set of tools to un-learn it. Imagine a world without bias. A world where all human beings can truly be just as they are and unleash their full potential. Take a moment to imagine how you feel in such a world—not what you think about it, or whether

The inspirational memoir of a shepherdess and practitioner of ancient crafts, who walks the path of the medicine women of her ancestry and is a passionate advocate for Mother Earth. Reconnect to the wisdom of the land, animals and the moon, and be inspired to find your power and freedom in this poetic memoir. ‘What I long for is to be amongst nature, wild, remote, untouched places, when the m

Wall Street Journal bestseller “A welcome revelation.” --The Financial Times Award-winning Wharton Professor and Choiceology podcast host Katy Milkman has devoted her career to the study of behavior change. In this ground-breaking book, Milkman reveals a proven path that can take you from where you are to where you want to be, with a foreword from psychologist Angela Duckworth, the best-selling

#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The renowned author of Between the World and Me journeys to three resonant sites of conflict to explore how the stories we tell-and the ones we don't-shape our realities.

"Ta-Nehisi Coates always writes with a purpose. . . . These pilgrimages, for him, help ground his powerful writing about race."-Associated Press

The “rollicking” (The Economist), “masterfully written” (The Washington Post) account of the crypto delusion, and how Sam Bankman-Fried and a cast of fellow nerds and hustlers turned useless virtual coins into trillions of dollars—hailed by Ezra Klein in The New York Times as one of the “Books That Explain Where We Are” FINALIST: the Edgar Award (Fact Crime), the Macavity Award (N

PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • This magisterial and acclaimed history offers the first fully documented portrait of the Gulag, from its origins in the Russian Revolution, through its expansion under Stalin, to its collapse in the era of glasnost. “A tragic testimony to how evil ideologically inspired dictatorships can be.” –The New York Times The Gulag—a vast array of Soviet concentra

This luxurious hardback edition presents Sun Tzu's The Art of War, the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science, featuring stencilled page edges and full-colour illustrations. This ancient Chinese text provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations. Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetra

The national bestseller! “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here is sure to take its place as one of the definitive accounts of the U.S. and Central American immigration puzzle. . . . Hopefully, those with the power to change things will listen.” —Manuel Roig-Franzia, Washington Post   “[A] timely and instructive history of the immigration crisis . . . Conflicts over immigration often a

A brilliant new theory of the mind that upends our understanding of how the brain interacts with the world “This thoroughly readable book will convince you that the brain and the world are partners in constructing our understanding.” —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe: Space, Time, and Motion For as long as we´ve studied human cogniti

A sweeping behind-the-scenes look at the last four turbulent decades of “the paper of record,” The New York Times, as it confronted world-changing events, internal scandals, and faced the existential threat of the internet “An often enthralling chronicle [that] delivers the gossipy goods . . . Like Robert Caro´s biographies, [The Times] should appeal to anyone interested in power.”—Los A

America is undergoing a massive experiment: It is moving, in fits and starts, toward a multiracial democracy, something few societies have ever done. But the prospect of change has sparked an authoritarian backlash that threatens the very foundations of our political system. Why is democracy under assault here, and not in other wealthy, diversifying nations? And what can we do to save it? With

A liberating exploration of the queer divine in deities and figures of myth and legend that opens pathways for LGBTQIA+ people to revere the divinity within and create an affirming spiritual practice. A spiritual practice can be an intensely affirming thing, but for many LGBTQIA+ individuals, it is instead an alienating one. Queer Devotion seeks to open pathways for LBGTQIA+ people to connect w