A practical guide to getting shit done, everyday: no jargon, no guff, no unworkable theories.

'A profoundly illuminating book on humans by a great primatologist' John Gray, author of Straw Dogs

Sets six of the finest minds in the history of philosophy to work on the problems of everyday life. Here then are Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer and Nietzsche on some of the things that bother us all: lack of money, the pain of love, inadequacy, anxiety; the fear of failure and the pressure to conform.

Offering practical advice and techniques, this book helps you to learn how to get out of a mental rut and make life more rewarding. It supports you to turn your relationships around and improve your interactions with everyone in your life.

Combining business wisdom with insightful and entertaining stories, this book shows us how to become better leaders by infusing quality, character, courage, enthusiasm and integrity into our workplaces and our lives.

A selection of writings from some of the most iconic Stoics to guide and inspire a more mindful perspective

How can we cope when life's events seem beyond our control? These words of consolation and inspiration from the three great Stoic philosophers - Epictetus, Seneca and Marcus Aurelius - offer ancient wisdom on how to face life's adversities and live well in the world.

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves -...

A groundbreaking exploration of how the interplay of physics and mathematics has enriched our understanding of the universe - essential reading for anyone who wants to grasp how physicists are attempting, in Stephen Hawking's words, to 'know the mind of God'.