The self, ego, identity, personality

  • Both not half

    £16.99

    In 2019, Jassa Ahluwalia went viral with a comedy video of himself speaking Punjabi, a language he has spoken since childhood by virtue of his mixed British-Indian heritage. In an attempt to articulate his sense of self to viewers confused by his white appearance, he originated the hashtag `BothNotHalf – a rewording and a reimagining of mixed identity. This story became the focus of his 2020 TEDx talk and his BBC One documentary – Am I English? – in 2022. ‘Both Not Half’ has since evolved into a rallying cry for a new and inclusive future, a campaign for belonging in a divided world.

  • Sensitive

    £10.99

    Have you ever been told you’re too sensitive? Welcome to the club. Nearly 1 in 3 people have the genes to be more sensitive than others. But what if we said it doesn’t have to be the insult it’s always been framed as? Through fascinating research, expert storytelling and practical insight, this book will teach you how to unlock the potential in this undervalued strength and leverage it in your relationships, your work and your life. Shattering the myth that being sensitive is a weakness, ‘Sensitive’ will change – once and for all – how the world sees sensitive people, and how they see themselves.

  • When things don’t go your way

    £14.99

    What if moments of great difficulty are, in fact, opportunities for growth and self-discovery? What if they can serve as stepping stones to greater things in life? Modern life doesn’t always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty, and loneliness are unavoidable parts of the human experience – but there is solace to be found. In ‘When Things Don’t Go Your Way’, Zen Buddhist teacher Haemin Sunim provides simple but powerful wisdom for navigating life’s challenges. Through his trademark combination of illustrations, insightful stories, and contemplative aphorisms, Sunim helps us reframe our mindsets and develop emotional agility.

  • The science of happiness

    £22.00

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

  • The School of Life

    £25.00

    The School of Life is an organisation with a focused mission at its heart: to help foster calm, self-understanding and greater emotional maturity. Over 15 years, we have produced landmark essays on key topics, now gathered together for the first time.

  • What women want

    £18.99

    After 30 years of research, Sigmund Freud still felt the great unanswered question was: ‘What does a woman want?’ 15 years into her own journey as a psychotherapist, Maxine Chung believes she holds the answer. Through the profound and moving stories of seven very different women, Maxine sheds light on our most fundamental needs and desires. From a young bride-to-be struggling to accept her sexuality, to a mother grappling with questions of identity and belonging, and a woman learning to heal after years of trauma, ‘What Women Want’ is an electrifying and deeply intimate examination into the inner lives of women.

  • Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    £10.99

    Meet Lori Gottlieb, an insightful and compassionate therapist whose clients present with all kinds of problems. Over the course of a year, they all make progress. But Gottlieb is not just a therapist – she’s also a patient who’s on a journey of her own. Interspersed with the stories of her clients are her own therapy sessions, as she goes in search of the hidden roots of a devastating and life-changing event.

  • On Being Nice

    £9.99

    A guide to rediscovering niceness as one of the highest of all human achievements.

  • The Status Game

    £9.99

    ‘Will Storr is one of our best journalists of ideas ? The Status Game might be his best yet’ James Marriott, Books of the Year, The Times

  • Wild Card

    £14.99

    A practical, modern and inspirational illustrated guide to tarot, its stories, meanings and what the cards can teach us about ourselves

  • Animal

    £8.99

    I drove myself out of New York City where a man shot himself in front of me. He was a gluttonous man and when his blood came out it looked like the blood of a pig. That’s a cruel thing to think, I know. He did it in a restaurant where I was having dinner with another man, another married man. Do you see how this is going? But I wasn’t always that way. I am depraved. I hope you like me.

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