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Kierkegaard: Philosophy in an Hour
by Paul StrathernPhilosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Kierkegaard in just one hour.
Heidegger: Philosophy In An Hour
by Paul StrathernPhilosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Heidegger in just one hour.
Dewey: Philosophy In An Hour
by Paul StrathernPhilosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of John Dewey in just one hour.
Leibniz: Philosophy in an Hour
by Paul StrathernPhilosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Leibniz in just one hour.
Spinoza: Philosophy in an Hour
by Paul StrathernPhilosophy for busy people. Read a succinct account of the philosophy of Spinoza in just one hour.
The Prince (Collins Classics)
by Niccolo MachiavelliHarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.
The Buddhist Path to Simplicity: Spiritual Practice In Everyday Life
by Christina FeldmanMoments of peace and stillness give us a glimpse of how extraordinary our lives can be, but it is easy to lose sight of this in the hectic pace of modern living. In this inspirational book, internationally renowned Buddhist teacher Christina Feldman shows you how to find harmony and balance by applying ancient Buddhist Wisdom to the here and now.
Edmund Burke: Philosopher, Politician, Prophet (PDF)
by Jesse NormanPhilosopher, statesman, and founder of modern conservatism, Edmund Burke is both the greatest and most under-rated political thinker of the past three-hundred years. Born in Ireland in 1729, and greatly affected by its bigotry and extremes, his career constituted a lifelong struggle against the abuse of power. Amid the 18th century’s golden generation that included his companions Adam Smith, Samuel Johnson and Edward Gibbon, Burke’s controversial mixture of conservative and subversive theories made him first a marginal figure, and finally a revered theorist – a hero of the Romantics. He warned of the effects of British rule in Ireland, the loss of the American colonies, and most famously, he foresaw the disastrous consequences of revolution in France. This he predicted, would trigger extremism, terror and the atomisation of society – a profound analysis that continues to resonate today. In this absorbing new biography Conservative MP Jesse Norman gives us Burke anew, vividly depicting his dazzling intellect, imagination and empathy against the rich tapestry of 18th century Europe. Burke’s wisdom, Norman shows, applies well beyond the times of empire to the conventional democratic politics practised in Britain and America today. We cannot understand the defects of the modern world, or modern politics, without him.
Edmund Burke: 'a Stunning Performance, Anyone Who Cares About Politics Will Pounce On This Book And Devour It'
by Jesse NormanLonglisted for the Orwell Prize and the Samuel Johnson prize for non-fiction; both conservative and subversive, Burke’s beliefs have never been more relevant, as MP Jesse Norman explains.
The Buddha Book: Buddhas, Blessings, Prayers, And Rituals To Grant You Love, Wisdom, And Healing
by Lillian TooInspired by the teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, The Buddha Book introduces the reader to the most important and well-known Buddhist deities. In this beautifully illustrated volume each Buddha is presented with their major characteristics, along with the prayers, meditations, visualizations, and special rituals and blessings associated with each.
The Heart of Buddhism: A Simple Introduction To Buddhist Practice
by Guy ClaxtonThis classic Buddhist title explains why Buddhism is now so appropriate to our personal, social and global situation.
Confessions of an English Opium Eater: Also The Lives Of Shakespeare And Goethe (1888) (Collins Classics)
by Thomas De QuinceyHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
The Art of Rhetoric: Or, The True Grounds And Principles Of Oratory: Showing, The Right Art Of Pleading And Speaking In Full Assemblies And Courts Of Judicature. Made English By The Translator Of The Art Of Thinking (Collins Classics #No. 193)
by AristotleHarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.
Manuscript Found in Accra
by Paulo CoelhoAnother incredible novel from the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Alchemist.
20 MINUTES TO MASTER … BUDDHISM: The Only Introduction You'll Ever Need
by KulanandaA Buddhist life is lived with peace, joy and contentment: each day can be a step along the path to true enlightenment. To live by these values every day takes patience, skill and knowledge, but it is hugely rewarding. This book can show you how to begin to do so – in just 20 minutes.
Charm: An Essay (What Money Can’t Buy)
by Stephen BayleyAn informative, fun and rather charming essay on the nature and history of one of life’s most desirable assets, Charm, by renowned culture and design critic, Stephen Bayley.
Radical Wordsworth: The Poet Who Changed The World
by Jonathan BateA dazzling new biography of Wordsworth’s radical life as a thinker and poetical innovator, published to mark the 250th anniversary of his birth.
On Time: Why The World Is Faster And How To Make Time Work For You
by Catherine BlythWhy has time sped up? Why is there never enough? How can you make it yours again? On Time reveals why time sped up, why there never seems to be enough, and how to make it yours again.
How Tory Governments Fall: The Tory Party In Power Since 1783
by Anthony SeldonHow Tory Governments Fall is a landmark study of the forces that shape – and ultimately destroy – political power. It assesses the factors that are common to the decline and fall of each Conservative administration in British history since the beginnings of the modern, party-based system.
Fragile Lives: A Heart Surgeon's Stories Of Life And Death On The Operating Table
by Stephen WestabySHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA BIOGRAPHY PRIZE THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.2 BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE BMA PRESIDENT’S AWARD 2017 An incredible memoir from one of the world’s most eminent heart surgeons, recalling some of the most remarkable and poignant cases he’s worked on.
What it Means to be Human: An Intimate Story Of What It Means To Be Human
by Robert Rowland SmithWhat is the role of fate in our lives? Why should we avoid repeating patterns? And how can we identify our purpose?
Local Knowledge (Text Only): Further Essays In Interpretive Anthropology
by Clifford GeertzThe noted cultural anthropologist and author of 'The Interpretation of Cultures' deepens our understanding of human societies through the intimacies of 'local knowledge.'
Other Minds: The Octopus And The Evolution Of Intelligent Life
by Peter Godfrey-SmithBBC R4 Book of the Week ‘Brilliant’ Guardian ‘Fascinating and often delightful’ The Times What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter?
When They Go Low, We Go High: Speeches That Shape The World - And Why We Need Them
by Philip CollinsA TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR ‘For all those who believe in the politics of principle and hope this a wonderful reminder that they do not always lose. For all those who despair that politics can ever be inspiring again this is a must-read to shake you out of your misery’ Paddy Ashdown