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  • 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four
    In the drab and oppressive world of 1984 Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell introduces us to Winston Smith, a man haunted by the omnipresent surveillance and control exercised by the Party and its enigmatic leader, Big Brother. Winston works diligently at the Ministry of Truth, where his job is to alter historical records to fit the ever-changing narrative dictated by the...
    By George Orwell
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    Meditations for Mortals
    From the author of the global bestseller Four Thousand Weeks, a liberating four-week journey towards a saner, freer, more meaningful, more enchantment-filled life. Meditations for Mortals takes us on a liberating journey towards a more meaningful life - one that begins not with fantasies of the ideal existence, but with the reality in which we actually find ourselves. Addressing the...
    By Oliver Burkeman
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  • Aroha
    Aroha by Dr Hinemoa Elder is an enlightening exploration of timeless Maori wisdom, intricately woven into a contemporary context. This top-selling non-fiction title from New Zealand in 2021 introduces readers to 52 traditional Maori proverbs, known as whakataukī, each offering a profound lesson for every week of the year. Dr Elder, a respected Maori psychiatrist, delves into these powerful sayings...
    By Dr Hinemoa Elder
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    The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse
    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy is a profound exploration of life’s universal lessons, delicately illustrated and rich with narrative depth. This heartfelt story introduces readers to four unlikely friends: a curious boy, a tiny yet thoughtful mole, a wary fox, and a wise horse. Together, they find themselves traversing challenging and sometimes treacherous...
    By Charlie Mackesy
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  • The Book of Coffee
    'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home....
    By James Hoffmann and Julian Baggini
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  • How Lucky Am I
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    How Lucky Am I
    The first full book featuring social media sensation Mr. Skelly, with over 5 million global followers, a skeleton who teaches us that life is a gift to be treasured, reminding us how lucky we all are to live in this present moment. For readers of The Book of Gifts and The Little Frog’s Guide to Self Care. In this poignant,...
    By Christian Watson
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  • The Creative Act
    Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day and then ages out. Rick Rubin is known for something else: creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can home in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a practice of helping people transcend their self-imposed...
    By Rick Rubin
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    Letters from a Stoic
    In Letters from a Stoic, Lucius Annaeus Seneca imparts timeless wisdom through a series of epistles addressed to his friend Lucilius. The letters encompass a myriad of topics centred around the moral and ethical underpinnings of Stoic philosophy. Each letter is a profound reflection on life, offering practical advice on how to live virtuously, manage one's emotions, and achieve peace...
    By Seneca
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    Meditations
    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound journey into the mind of one of the most revered Roman Emperors. This introspective collection, written in Greek, was never intended for publication and serves as a private journal where Aurelius explores the depths of his philosophical reflections. As a ruler of a vast empire, he faced immense challenges and responsibilities, and these...
    By Marcus Aurelius
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    Courage Is Calling
    'An urgent call to arms for each and all of us.' - Matthew McConaughey 'A clear and inspiring guide for how to develop this highest of human virtues.' - Robert Greene Fortune favours the bold. All great leaders of history have known this, and were successful because of the risks they dared to take. But today so many of us...
    By Ryan Holiday
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  • Ikigai
    Ikigai by Francesc Miralles and Héctor García delves into the heart of Japanese culture to reveal the secrets to a long and fulfilling life. This captivating book explores the concept of 'ikigai', a term that translates to 'a reason for being' or 'a reason to get up in the morning'. This philosophy is deeply embedded in Japanese tradition and is...
    By Francesc Miralles and Héctor García
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    Antifragile
    Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a groundbreaking exploration of systems that actually thrive and grow stronger in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and disorder. Unlike conventional systems that seek to resist shocks and remain stable, antifragile systems embrace chaos and unpredictability, using these disruptions as catalysts for growth and innovation. This revolutionary concept is a powerful toolkit for living...
    By Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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  • Meditations
    HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Our life is what our thoughts make it. The extraordinary writings of Marcus Aurelius (AD 121-180), the only Roman emperor to have also been a stoic philosopher, have for centuries been praised for their wisdom, insight, and guidance by leaders and great thinkers alike. Never intended for publication,...
    By Marcus Aurelius
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  • A World Appears
    From the best-selling author of How to Change Your Mind, a pioneering search for consciousness in the brain and beyond. When it comes to consciousness, there is one point scientists, philosophers, and artists all agree on: it feels like something to be ourselves. And yet, the fact that each and every one of us has a subjective experience of the...
    By Michael Pollan
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  • The Daily Dad
    The Daily Dad by Ryan Holiday is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance for fathers seeking to navigate the complexities of parenting with grace and intention. The book is structured as a series of daily meditations, providing fathers with practical advice, philosophical insights, and heartfelt encouragement to embrace their role with honour and mindfulness. With entries spanning influences from...
    By Ryan Holiday
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  • Humankind
    THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A Guardian, Daily Telegraph, New Statesman and Daily Express Book of the Year ‘Hugely, highly and happily recommended’ Stephen Fry ‘You should read Humankind. You’ll learn a lot (I did) and you’ll have good reason to feel better about the human race’ Tim Harford 'Made me see humanity from a fresh perspective' Yuval Noah Harari Humankind by...
    By Rutger Bregman
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    Meditations
    Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is a profound philosophical work that transcends time and remains incredibly relevant today. Comprising the innermost thoughts and reflections of Aurelius, who was Emperor of Rome from AD 161 to 180, this book provides timeless wisdom and guidance. Rather than a narrative-driven plot, it consists of personal notes kept by Aurelius, intended as a source of...
    By Marcus Aurelius
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  • Right Thing, Right Now
    The #1 New York Times Bestseller - How to Harness the Life-Changing Power of Integrity ‘A message all of us need to hear’ — Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘This book is a gift to humanity’ — Dr. Edith Eva Eger For the Stoics, justice was more than an idea. It was a way of life, a personal commitment to doing the right...
    By Ryan Holiday
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  • I May Be Wrong
    ‘This book really, really will stay with me forever. It’s not only laced with the most incredible wisdom, but it’s also gentle and beautiful and eloquent. It brought me so much joy and so much comfort’ - FEARNE COTTON ‘Life-changing. This book is sensational. If you’re struggling, feeling a little lost, anxious or in need of a mental lift, please...
    By Björn Natthiko Lindeblad
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    Wisdom Takes Work
    Wisdom depends on curiosity. It demands humility. It requires a willingness to learn from the past in order to overcome the obstacles of the present - and we need it more than ever. In this fourth and final instalment of his bestselling Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday reveals a method of self-education that can be honed throughout our lives. Drawing...
    By Ryan Holiday
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    How to Read a Book
    How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them—from elementary reading, through systematic skimming...
    By Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren
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    The Virtues of the Table
    How we eat, farm and shop for food is not only a matter of taste. Our choices regarding what we eat involve every essential aspect of our human nature: the animal, the sensuous, the social, the cultural, the creative, the emotional, and the intellectual. Thinking seriously about food requires us to consider our relationship to nature, to our fellow animals,...
    By Julian Baggini
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    The Road Less Travelled
    The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck is a profound and thought-provoking journey into the realm of personal development and spiritual growth. As you immerse yourself in this timeless classic, you will find that it transcends the typical self-help genre, drawing you into a rich exploration of the fundamental truths of human existence. With compelling narrative and deep insight,...
    By M. Scott Peck
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    The Last Days of Socrates
    The Last Days of Socrates by Plato is a profound and gripping account of the trial and eventual execution of one of the greatest philosophers in history. This new translation by Christopher Rowe offers a fresh perspective on the timeless dialogues that capture Socrates' unwavering commitment to his principles and his unique approach to life and death. Set in 399...
    By Plato
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    The Nicomachean Ethics
    The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle is one of the most significant works in the history of Western philosophy. In this seminal text, Aristotle embarks on a detailed and nuanced exploration of human morality, virtue, and happiness. The work explores the nature of ethical thought, delving into the question of how men can achieve a good and fulfilling life. Aristotle's treatise...
    By Aristotle
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  • Letters from a Stoic
    HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even a supportable life, without the study of wisdom. Lucius Annaeus Seneca (4 BC-AD 65) is one of the most famous Roman philosophers. Instrumental in guiding the Roman Empire under Emperor Nero, Seneca influenced him from a young age with...
    By Lucius Seneca
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  • The Daily Stoic
    The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman offers an enriching journey through the ancient philosophy of Stoicism, distilled into a format meant for modern readers' daily use. This compelling book is structured as a day-by-day guide, bringing wisdom, insight, and guidance from esteemed Stoic philosophers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius directly to your life. Each day unveils...
    By Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman
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  • Meditations for Mortals
    From the author of the global bestseller Four Thousand Weeks, a liberating four-week journey towards a saner, freer, more meaningful, more enchantment-filled life. Stop trying to sort your life out. Start living. Our lives can feel defined by the struggle with overwhelm, endless decisions and striving to be productive. Wouldn't it be good to stop doing all that? What if...
    By Oliver Burkeman
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  • The Consolations of Philosophy
    The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton is a profound exploration that seeks to bring the wisdom of ancient philosophical traditions into the modern world. Using an accessible and engaging style, de Botton delves into the teachings of six great philosophers - Socrates, Epicurus, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. Each philosopher's life and work is presented as a source...
    By Alain de Botton
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    Big Panda and Tiny Dragon
    Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James Norbury is a heartwarming, illustrated tale that celebrates the profound bond of friendship and the beauty of the natural world. Through a series of serene and picturesque illustrations, the story unfolds across the changing seasons, capturing the duo’s adventures as they navigate life's ups and downs, always finding wisdom and inspiration in each...
    By James Norbury
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    The Prince
    As a diplomat in the turbulent landscape of fifteenth-century Florence, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) was acutely aware of how rapidly political fortunes could shift. Leveraging this deep understanding, The Prince serves as a pragmatic and tough-minded handbook on the mechanisms of power. This seminal work explores the complexities of leadership and political manoeuvring, grappling with essential questions: How does a leader...
    By Niccolo Machiavelli
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  • On the Shortness of Life
    Seneca’s On the Shortness of Life is a classical masterpiece that delves into the age-old human concern of time and mortality. Written as letters and discourses to his friend Paulinus, Seneca reflects on how people squander their time in the pursuits of ambition, trivial pleasures, and material gains. Through eloquent and impassioned prose, Seneca urges us to embrace a more...
    By Seneca
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  • Letters from a Stoic
    Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Annaeus Seneca offers readers an intimate glimpse into the mind of one of Rome's eminent philosophers. The book comprises a series of letters that Seneca, an advisor to Emperor Nero, wrote to his friend Lucilius. These letters explore themes central to Stoic thought, such as the pursuit of wisdom, coping with adversity, and the...
    By Lucius Seneca
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    Discourses and Selected Writings
    Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus offers a profound exploration into the principles of Stoic philosophy through the lively and engaging conversations of its author. Epictetus, a Greek Stoic philosopher and former slave, established a renowned school of philosophy in Nicopolis in the early second century AD. His charismatic teachings and astute observations were preserved in writing by his pupil...
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  • The Myth of Sisyphus
    In The Myth of Sisyphus, Albert Camus delves deeply into the human condition, orienting his philosophical exploration around the timeless myth of Sisyphus, a man condemned by the gods to roll a boulder up a mountain only to watch it roll back down, endlessly repeating this futile task. Through this allegory, Camus examines the absurd nature of human existence, highlighting...
    By Albert Camus
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    Essential Ideas 1: Love
    Essential Ideas 1: Love by The School of Life has distilled its most essential ideas on love to produce a bitesize manual that is both useful and entertaining. We learn—among other things—how to pick partners more reliably, how to avoid conflict, and how to know whether a relationship is really for us. By exploring key themes within the topic of...
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  • The Golden Road
    The instant Sunday Times bestseller A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast. ‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator ‘Dazzling ... Not just a historical study but also a love letter’ Guardian ‘An outstanding new account ... The most compelling retelling...
    By William Dalrymple
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    In My Time of Dying
    'Mind blowingly brilliant' - PHILIPPA PERRY 'Few other writers have such passion for granular detail, intellectual heft and boundless curiosity' - THE TIMES 'As suspenseful and pacy as an episode of peak-era ER' - GUARDIAN A near-fatal health emergency leads to this powerful reflection on death—and what might follow—by the bestselling author of Tribe and The Perfect Storm. For years...
    By Sebastian Junger
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  • The Art of War
    The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a timeless masterpiece on strategy and tactics. This ancient Chinese text, written in the 5th century BC, offers profound insights into military strategy, leadership, and the application of power. Although originally intended for military leaders, its principles extend far beyond the battlefield, influencing various fields including business, sports, and politics. HarperCollins is...
    By Sun Tzu
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    Nausea
    In this novel, Antoine Roquentin, an introspective historian, records the disturbing shifts in his perceptions and his struggle to restore meaning to life in a continuing present and without lies. This is Sartre's first published novel and his first extended essay on existential philosophy.
    By Jean-Paul Sartre
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  • The Book of Five Rings
    This deluxe hardback gift edition introduces The Book of Five Rings, a timeless Japanese text by undefeated swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, featuring full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges. Musashi's principles, outlined in this classic, ensure victory in martial arts and beyond. Recently acclaimed in the business world for conflict resolution and success strategies, Musashi's teachings emphasise psychological strength, self-control, and practicality...
    By Miyamoto Musashi
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    Awakening
    Unlock the power of your consciousness and discover your limitless potential with New York Times bestselling author and master of modern meditation, Deepak Chopra. 'A guide to wake up to who we truly are. Awakening is powerful, practical and life-changing - it shows us how to move beyond fear and step into freedom, purpose and possibility.' Jay Shetty, #1 New...
    By Deepak Chopra
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    The Republic
    Plato's The Republic stands as a seminal text in the realms of philosophy, political theory, and literature. Written during the fourth century B.C., this masterwork has profoundly shaped Western thought for millennia and continues to be exceedingly relevant in contemporary discussions. The narrative unfolds in the form of a dialectical exchange where Socrates engages with various interlocutors to explore and...
    By Plato
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  • Wisdom Of Insecurity
    A classic look at man's search for certainty from the acclaimed expert on Eastern philosophy. In this fascinating book, Alan Watts explores man's quest for psychological security, examining our efforts to find spiritual and intellectual certainty in the realms of religion and philosophy. The Wisdom of Insecurity underlines the importance of our search for stability in an age where human...
    By Alan W Watts
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    Democracy for Realists
    Democracy for Realists, by renowned political scientists Christopher H. Achen and Larry M. Bartels, offers a compelling critique of the foundational theories underlying democratic politics. It challenges the traditional notion that well-informed citizens can effectively guide state policies through their electoral choices. Instead, the authors present a thought-provoking and empirically grounded argument that unveils the complexities and limitations of democratic...
    By Christopher H. Achen and Larry M. Bartels
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    The Nicomachean Ethics
    One of the most influential philosophical classics of all time, The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle remains a cornerstone of Western ethical thought. Composed as a series of lectures given by Aristotle in ancient Greece, this seminal work delves deep into the nature of human goodness, exploring what it means to lead a virtuous life. The discourse ranges widely over core...
    By Aristotle
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    The Journey
    The Journey by James Norbury invites readers into the enchanting world of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon. This touching continuation captures their adventures, often wandering through unknown paths, discovering that the beauty of life is often found off the beaten track. Set against a backdrop of exquisitely drawn landscapes, the story is rich with moments of introspection and joy, showcasing...
    By James Norbury
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  • The Order of Time
    The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli is a captivating exploration of one of the most enigmatic concepts in the universe: time itself. Rovelli, a renowned physicist often likened to Stephen Hawking for his ability to make complex scientific ideas accessible, takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the nature of time. With a distinguished blend of poetry, philosophy, and...
    By Carlo Rovelli
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  • The Silent Patient
    I love him so totally, completely, sometimes it threatens to overwhelm me. Sometimes I think . . . No. I won't write about that. Alicia Berenson seems to have it all—a successful career as a painter, a loving husband in Gabriel, and a beautiful life in London. But one evening, Alicia's seemingly perfect world shatters when she is found standing...
    By Alex Michaelides
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  • Buddhism for Beginners
    For those searching for mindful moments or for a more engaged way of navigating life in the twenty-first century, Buddhism for Beginners opens the door to understanding Buddhism's key concepts and practices. The authors tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts, and Eastern philosophy to bring readers a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and...
    By Annellen Simpkins and C. Alexander Simpkins
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    Meditations
    A deluxe special edition of the ancient classic encompasses the profound wisdom and introspection of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, famously known as “The Philosopher.” Meditations is a timeless collection of personal reflections penned by Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 169 AD to 180 AD. Renowned as one of the last of the “Five Good Emperors,” Marcus Aurelius was...
    By Marcus Aurelius
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    Determined
    The legendary author of Behave shows that free will cannot exist and explores the radical and disturbing implications. What if free will is an illusion? In Determined, one of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour overturns one of our most powerful beliefs—that we are the authors of our own actions—and sets out the disturbing yet liberating implications of accepting...
    By Robert M Sapolsky
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    The War on the West
    SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER ‘The most important book of the year’ Daily Mail The brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world’s foremost political writers: ‘The anti-Western revisionists have been out in force in recent years. It is high time that we revise them in turn…’ In The War on the West, international bestselling author Douglas Murray asks:...
    By Douglas Murray
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    Simone Weil: An Anthology
    This collection captures the essence of a remarkable woman, one of the foremost thinkers of our century. Simone Weil was one of the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century—a philosopher, theologian, critic, sociologist and political activist. This anthology spans the wide range of her thought and includes an extract from her best-known work The Need for Roots, exploring the ways...
    By Simone Weil
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    Wisdom Of Insecurity
    Pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts explores the human quest for psychological security. 'A revelatory classic' - Maria Popova 'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' - Deepak Chopra What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriously. Too often we fall into the trap of anticipating the...
    By Alan W Watts
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    Meditations
    A stunning new edition of the classic Stoic text. Contained in the timeless volume Meditations, the personal writings of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 CE, are more relevant today than ever. Reflecting the core tenets of Stoicism, this collection of wisdom is a must-have for anyone interested in classical literature, philosophy, self-improvement, and mindfulness....
    By Marcus Aurelius
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    The Golden Road
    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A Waterstones and TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR A SPECTATOR and History Today BOOK OF THE YEAR A revolutionary new history of the diffusion of Indian ideas, from the award-winning, bestselling author and co-host of the chart-topping Empire podcast ‘Richly woven, highly readable ... Written with passion and verve’ Spectator ‘Dazzling ... Not just...
    By William Dalrymple
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    How To Be a Stoic
    Don't hope that events will turn out the way you want, welcome events in whichever way they happen. 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. GREAT...
    By Seneca and Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius
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    Limitarianism
    A world-leading expert in inequality makes the case for a hard limit on personal wealth. We all notice when the poor get poorer—when there are more rough sleepers and food bank queues start to grow. But if the rich become richer, there is nothing much to see in public and, for most of us, daily life doesn't change. Or at...
    By Ingrid Robeyns
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