Self-help & Psychology

Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why...

How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology. Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart...

How to Walk How to Walk is the fourth title in Parallax’s popular Mindfulness Essentials Series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. Slow, concentrated walking while...

Living Buddha, Living Christ Budda and Jesus Christ, perhaps the two most pivotal figures in the history of humankind, each left behind a legacy of teachings and practices that have shaped the lives of billions of people over the course of two millennia. If they were to...

How to Sit The first book in the Mindfulness Essentials Series by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, How to Sit offers clear, simple directions and inspiration for anyone wanting to explore mindfulness meditation. In short, single-paragraph chapters, Nhat Hanh shares detailed instructions,...

The Tibetan Book Of Living And Dying 25th Anniversary Edition Over 3 Million Copies Sold 'I couldn't give this book a higher recommendation' - BILLY CONNOLLY Written by the Buddhist meditation master and popular international speaker Sogyal...

The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down: How to Be Calm in a Busy World The multimillion-copy bestselling book of spiritual wisdom about the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world, by the Buddhist author of  Love for Imperfect Things “Wise advice on how to reflect...

Life 3.0: Being Human In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence In this authoritative and eye-opening book, Max Tegmark describes and illuminates the recent, path-breaking advances in Artificial Intelligence and how it is poised to overtake human intelligence. How will AI affect crime,...

The Little Book Of Psychology f you want to know your Freud from your Jung and your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights of psychology.  Including accessible primers on: - The early thinkers who contributed to psychological ideas and the birth of...

Happiness for Every Day: Simple Tips and Uplifting Quotes to Help You Find Joy    Filled with inspiring quotes and simple tips, this pocket-sized book makes a perfect gift for anybody who wants to bring a little more sunshine into everyday life When the trials and troubles of...

Kaizen: The Japanese Method For Transforming Habits, One Small Step At A Time "This beautiful, simple book suggests tiny changes we can make to improve all areas of life, from friendships to a cluttered flat." - Marianne Power, author of Help Me! A gorgeously illustrated...

Peace of Mind: Becoming Fully Present In Peace of Mind, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh reminds us that integrating body and mind is the only way to feel truly alive in each moment. Bringing together ancient wisdom and contemporary thinking on the subject of mindfulness, Peace of Mind is a...

365 Happy Days! A Happy Thought For Every Day Here's a happy, zany, off the wall gift! 365 colour illustrated jokes, a laugh for every day of the year! A great idea - enormous fun!

Don’t Worry: 48 Lessons on Achieving Calm   Feel your everyday stresses melt away with 48 simple, accessible and achievable lessons in this beautiful mindfulness guide From the renowned Bhuddist monk and million-copy bestselling author of Zen: The Art of Simple Living, Shunmyo Masuno...

The Art Of Happiness : A Handbook For Living   Available for the first time in trade paperback, the multi-million copy bestselling guide to happiness from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.  Nearly every time you see him, he's laughing, or at least smiling. And he makes everyone else around...