Escaping the hot streets of Madeira, Ronaldo first proved himself as a wonder-kid at Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson, before becoming a legend for Real Madrid and Portugal. This is the story of how the gifted boy became a man, a team-player, and...

Express yourself clearly, persuasively and confidently.  Learn how to plan what you want to say, manage your anxieties and project your best self, whatever the situation.Whether you want to ask your boss for a pay rise, deliver a faultless wedding speech or settle your...

Break down your fears into manageable parts.Whether you suffer from panic attacks or feelings of crippling dread, A Practical Guide to Overcoming Phobias offers proven techniques to help you stand up to your fears and free yourself from avoidance behaviours.Psychologist Patricia Furness-Smith teaches the reader to...

Medina Tenour Whiteman stands at the margins of whiteness and Islam. An Anglo-American born to Sufi converts, she feels perennially out of place--not fully at home in Western or Muslim cultures. In this searingly honest memoir, Whiteman contemplates what it means to be an...

Can a person literally die of loneliness? Is there a connection between the ability to express emotions and Alzheimer''s disease? Is there such a thing as a ''cancer personality''?With compassion, warmth and empathy, Dr Gabor Maté draws on deep scientific research and his acclaimed...

'Gribbin has inspired generations with his popular science writing' Jim Al-KhaliliA scintillating collection of short essays that really does cover 'life, the Universe, and everything'.From the mysteries of the subatomic world to the curious property of water that makes our planet inhabitable, master of popular...

The must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches. Complete information—including prices—on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands.The eighteenth edition of what has become a classic for afficionados of fine watchmaking once again looks at the developments in the watch...

The must-have guide for the collector of mechanical wristwatches. Complete information—including prices—on over 1,400 models made by more than 130 international brands.This edition of what has become a classic for afficionados of fine watchmaking once again looks at the developments in the watch industry....

The definitive book on the creations, career, and legacy of one of the world’s greatest sneaker designers. Often called the father of modern running and basketball sneakers, Jacques Chassaing has shaped and influenced sports and street fashion like few designers ever will. For the...

A reassuring, idea-filled guide to decorating by interior designer Leslie Banker, enriched by advice and contributions from other prominent decorators.Interior designer Leslie Banker grew up learning the trade by her decorator mother’s side. The most important thing her mother taught her was that thinking...

Conflict is inevitable, in both deals and disputes. Yet when clients call in the lawyers to haggle over who gets how much of the pie, traditional hard-bargaining tactics can lead to ruin. Too often, deals blow up, cases don’t settle, relationships fall apart, justice...

A renowned political philosopher updates his classic book on the American political tradition to address the perils democracy confronts today.The 1990s were a heady time. The Cold War had ended, and America’s version of liberal capitalism seemed triumphant. And yet, amid the peace and...

A Sunday Times top ten bestsellerShortlisted for the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award 2023Shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize for Non-Fiction 2023Shortlisted for the Slightly Foxed First Biography Prize 2023 ‘Masterly.’ Observer‘Wonderful, joyous.’ Maggie O’Farrell‘Frankly brilliant.’ Sunday Times‘Unmissable.’ Simon Jenkins‘Every page sparkles.’ Claire Tomalin‘A triumph.’ Matt Haig‘Stylish, scholarly and gripping.’ Rose Tremain John Donne...

 The wildly funny Sunday Times bestseller about growing up and navigating all kinds of love along the way. When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts...

The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller From the author of the phenomenal multi-million copy bestseller The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down "Hearing the words 'be good to yourself first, then to others' was like being struck by lightning." Many of us respond to...

For many centuries, Aristotle's Physics was the essential starting point for anyone who wished to study the natural sciences.This book begins with an analysis of change, which introduces us to Aristotle's central concepts of matter and form, before moving on to an account of explanation in...

Journalism entered the twenty-first century caught in a paradox. The world had more journalism, across a wider range of media, than at any time since the birth of the western free press in the eighteenth century. Western journalists had found themselves under a cloud...

This Very Short Introduction provides a compelling account of the emergence of the earliest literature in Britain and Ireland, including English, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Anglo-Latin and Anglo-Norman. Introducing the reader to some of the greatest poetry, prose and drama ever written, Elaine Treharne discusses the historical...

Napoleon. Bill Gates. George W. Bush. Osama bin Laden. Leaders and leadership are perennial topics of debate. What is leadership? How does one become a leader? Do we actually need leaders? In this Very Short Introduction, Keith Grint offers provocative answers to these questions,...

Karl Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, economic, and social thought for 150 years. Considering Marx's life and impact, renowned philosopher Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx's thought, enabling...

Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between...

In this new offering from Stanley Wells, the pre-eminent Shakespearian scholar, comes a Very Short Introduction to the life and writings of the world's greatest and best-known dramatists: William Shakespeare.Looking at his early life and education, Wells explores Shakespeare's social and intellectual background and the literary...

John Blair's Very Short Introduction to the Anglo-Saxon Age covers the emergence of the earliest English settlements to the Norman victory in 1066. This book is a brief introduction to the political, social, religious, and cultural history of Anglo-Saxon England and it is the most comprehensive...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope.We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier...

From the author of The Tipping Point, Malcolm Gladwell's international bestseller Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is a revolution in the understanding of the mind. An art expert sees a ten-million-dollar sculpture and instantly spots it's a fake. A marriage analyst knows within minutes whether...

The Classic Bestseller that has Changed the Lives of Millions "Extraordinary. Harris has helped millions find the freedom to change, liberate their adult effectiveness, and achieve joyful intimacy with others." —Los Angeles Times Transactional analysis delineates three ego-states (Parent, Adult and Child) as the...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERBLACKWELL'S NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023'Extraordinary ... a deliciously varied tapestry of detail drawn from across nearly three centuries' TelegraphWhat was it really like to rule and be ruled in the...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERWe all have an ikigai.It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'.It's the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is...

A comprehensive, practical guide to managing burnout by coach and social media star Emily Ballesteros. Is dread the first thing you feel when you wake up in the morning? Are you working in the evenings and on weekends to catch up? Have you already...

Do you want to be more successful at work? Do you want to improve your chances of promotion? Do you want to get on better with your colleagues? Daniel Goleman draws on unparalleled access to business leaders around the world and the thorough research...

This beautiful presentation of a selection from the Holy Qur'an engages the reader in a moment of daily reflection. Edited for ease of comprehension, English-speaking readers will find this compilation both spiritually enriching and easy to understand. With 365 verses covering the whole year,...

In January 2020, US President Donald Trump announced his 'deal of the century'. Supposedly intended to 'resolve' the Palestine-Israel conflict, it accepted Israeli occupation as a fait accompli. Azmi Bishara places this normalisation of occupation in its historical context, examining Palestine as an unresolved...

Sayings of the Companions of the Prophet (PBUH) is a selection of 365 profound and pithy observations made by the Prophet's illustrious Companions. The sayings supplement and complement the life-giving message of the Qur'an and Sunnah that these Companions experienced first-hand by being in...

Waterstones - The Best books of 2022: Humour Want to be a rocket-riding tech titan?You've come to the right school.Elon Musk's Billionaire School makes it simple to follow in Elon's footsteps and accumulate the wealth and power of a medium-sized nation in just 30 days.Discover...

An intimate account of Edward Saïd’s life and thoughtEdward Said is a personal, literary portrait of one of the twentieth century’s most influential scholars, written by his close friend and confidante. Here, Lebanese novelist and essayist Dominique Eddé offers a fascinating and fresh presentation of his oeuvre from...

'Williams has chosen an engaging cast of characters; his collection is full of well-lived lives and grisly endings ... Consume it as a whole or dip in and out. Either way, he leaves you a lot wiser.' - Philip Aldrick, TimesOpinions vary about who really...

Full of humour and compassion, SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY challenges the idea that constant conflict between siblings is natural and unavoidable. With this book, you'll learn how to:· Avoid comparisons and the perils of equality.· Intervene helpfully and step away at the right time.· Encourage good feeling...

One of the world's leading scientists on aging delivers a revealing and enjoyable account of what ageing is and how we can tackle its more serious side effects.***SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2022***Did you know that we can lead longer and...

THE NO.2 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'THE MOST EYE-OPENING, GAME-CHANGING AND LIBERATING BOOK ON PARENTING I'VE READ.' FEARNE COTTON'CHANGED MY LIFE' JOE WICKS'THIS BOOK IS ONE THAT WILL PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN HOW WE VIEW CHILDREN AND THEIR BEHAVIOURS FOR YEAR TO COME.' GIOVANNA FLETCHER'A BRILLIANT, BRILLIANT...

What was history's biggest empire? Or the tallest building in the ancient world? What was the average life expectancy in medieval Byzantium? The average wage in Old Kingdom Egypt? Where did scientific writing first emerge? What was the bloodiest ritual human sacrifice ever? We...

'Brilliant . . . Very few self-help books are this wise' The Times'Life bible incoming: Philippa Perry's sage (and witty) advice will have you re-evaluating all the relationships in your life' Stylist'I LOVE Philippa Perry and think she's wise and brilliant' Bella MackieLife is all about relationships...

A scintillating history of one of Europe's most alluring cities. Granada is a deceptive city, concealing a layered past and a complex character. The last Muslim capital in Western Europe, over the centuries it has captured hearts and imaginations, inspiring countless myths and legends....

Motivate your team to go the extra mile. New managers, experienced managers or aspiring managers - learn how to understand your team and get the best out of them.  From hiring new members to dealing with poor performance, from goal setting to promoting work-life...

The only Official ABBA book: now with a brand new chapter featuring never-seen-before pictures from ABBA VoyageABBA THE OFFICIAL PHOTO BOOK is the only authorised and official book about one of the greatest pop groups of the 20th century. Covering their entire career, with a foreword...

Make your money work for you.A Practical Guide to Personal Finance is  crammed full of practical advice on how to save, earn and get the most out of your money. Economics expert Michael Taillard teaches you everything you need to know to successfully manage your financial life.Control your...

The Times Self-Help Book of the Year 2024'Jennifer's intelligence, compassion and experience as a psychotherapist make this a game-changer and a must-read for women and the men who love us.' Shaparak Khorsandi'A revelation and resource for not just women, but everyone.' Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage...

Bestselling author and marketing strategist Ryan Holiday reveals how a classic work - a Perennial Seller - is made and marketed.Classic. Evergreen. Cult. Backlist. We can all identify with products that seem to last forever and just keep selling. But how can we create...

The trials of criminals who disgust and fascinate the world in equal measure continue to be depicted primarily not at the push of a button but the point of a pencil or the worn-down end of a pastel stub. It is the odd, bickering...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of the 'Five Best Books to understand the Israel-Palestine Conflict', as chosen by the GuardianShortlisted for the 2020 Cundill History PrizeA Granta Book of the Year 2023'This cogent and compelling Palestinian perspective is long overdue' Guardian'Riveting and original ... a work enriched by solid scholarship,...

Lying on the floor scrolling through social media; wrapped up in bed taking your second nap of the day; lounging on the sofa watching TV. You are not lazy, you are on energy saving mode.In a world obsessed with work and productivity, I'm Not Lazy,...