Life Theory

'Wooldridge is like the teacher you wish you'd had' GUARDIAN 'This book is simply brilliant . . . I learned so much' SIR DAVID SPIEGELHALTER, UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE 'Fresh, clever and playful' MATT RIDLEY, AUTHOR OF THE ORIGINS OF VIRTUE 'Michael explains the complex, strategic structures of...

Brian Clegg was always fascinated by Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series of books, in which the future is predicted using sophisticated mathematical modelling of human psychology and behaviour. Only much later did he realise that Asimov's 'psychohistory' had a real-world equivalent: game...

Seven Simple Steps to Change Your LifeHave you ever felt like you weren’t living up to your full potential? Do you know deep down you have something more to offer the world, but something keeps holding you back? Have you tried productivity hacks and self-help books, only to find that nothing seems to stick? There is another way to create real, lasting change. In THE CHERRY TREE THEORY, you’ll learn a powerful truth: transformation doesn’t come from pushing yourself harder. It comes from changing the conditions that shape your life. A cherry tree cannot bloom in poisoned soil.

Why do you keep putting off what matters—even when you know exactly what you need to do?Procrastination is not simply laziness, weak character, or a lack of ambition. It is a strategic conflict between your present self, who wants immediate comfort, and your future self, who must pay the price...

Narrated by Sabrina Zohar. Break toxic relational patterns, understand your attachment style, and build healthier relationships with this no-nonsense guide to love, self-worth and emotional healing. > If you keep falling into the same patterns – dating the same type, overthinking texts...

The New York Times-bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick offer a fascinating tour through the workings of our minds to reveal how to make smarter decisions. Research in psychology has revealed that our decisions are disrupted by an array of biases and irrationalities. We're...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER MORE THAN 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD The first ever self-development book to help millions of people around the globe transform their lives using humor, irreverence, and the occasional curse word—now with an exclusive new chapter on the power of intuition and...

Brought to you by Penguin. An exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann: the lost genius who invented our world The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Self-replicating moon bases and nuclear weapons. All bear the...

U.G. Krishnamurti famously described enlightenment as a neurobiological state of being with no religious, psychological or mystical implications. He did not lecture, did not set up organizations, held no gatherings and professed to have no message for mankind. Known as the ‘anti-guru’, the...

Brought to you by Penguin. What does a healthy relationship look like? A good question, in theory, but expert couple's therapist Julie Menanno wants you to ask a slightly different one: what does a securely attached relationship feel like? Moving from the way things look to others to the way...

Bloomsbury presents A Theory of Happiness by Kim Hyung Seok, read by Arthur Lee. **Over 50,000 copies sold** What does real happiness look like? How can we find true purpose, meaning and connection in our finite time on Earth? 105-year-old Professor Kim reveals key aspects of ancient Korean...

Brought to you by Penguin. Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management – including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management – have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends – such as Beyond Certainty and The...

What constitutes the good life? What is the true value of money? Why do we work such long hours merely to acquire greater wealth? These are some of the questions that many asked themselves when the financial system crashed in 2008. This book tackles such questions head-on.The authors begin with the great economist John Maynard Keynes. In 1930 Keynes predicted that, within a century, per capita income would steadily rise, people’s basic needs would be met, and no one would have to work more than fifteen hours a week.

Brought to you by Penguin. The internationally acclaimed masterpiece from one of Iran's most influential writers - a powerful and essential tale of female freedom Women Without Men traces the interwoven destinies of five women – including a wealthy middle-aged housewife, a sex worker and a...

In How to Have a Good Day, economist and former McKinsey partner Caroline Webb shows readers how to use recent findings from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience to transform our approach to everyday working life. Advances in these behavioral sciences are giving us ever better...

Have you ever wondered why some people have greater success in life? Have you desired to have a happier and more fulfilled family, church, and community?As you anticipate and visualize your life, marriage, church, and community, Anticipating and Appreciating Your Christian Life will...

En un presente en el que vivimos rodeadxs de dispositivos inteligentes que intervienen cada vez más en todos los ámbitos de nuestra vida, Naief Yehya plantea un ensayo donde reflexiona sobre la inteligencia artificial, sus alcances, su influencia y hasta su marca en los procesos creativos y de la industria.

*With a foreword from Tim Keller* A bold vision for Christians who want to engage the world in a way that is biblically faithful and culturally sensitive. In Biblical Critical Theory, Christopher Watkin shows how the Bible and its unfolding story help us make sense of modern life and culture...

Every family is a game—but the goal is not to defeat the other players. It is to create a family where everyone can thrive.Families are built on love, but they are also shaped by competing needs, hidden expectations, shifting alliances, old rivalries, and difficult decisions about time, money...

Welcome to the Zero Point Age Is there such a thing as a life force—an energy field that connects all living things across space and time? Could the existence of this living energy field provide a scientific explanation for supernatural phenomena? After interviewing cutting-edge scientists in...