Mind & Body

One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind asks, where does the self come from -- and how our selves can exist in the minds of others. Can thought arise out of matter? Can self, soul, consciousness, "I" arise out of mere matter? If it...

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life. Now, more than ever, we are...

Part philosophical meditation, part cultural critique, this profoundly original work explores the nature of physical suffering. Elaine Scarry bases her study on a wide range of sources: literature and art, medical case histories, documents on torture...

'Mindblowing' Michael PollanWhy do we know so much more about the cosmos than our own consciousness? Are there limits to the scientific method? Why do we assume that only science, mathematics and technology reveal truth?The Flip shows us what happens...

How philosophy can teach us to be less anxious about being anxious by understanding that it's an essential part of being humanToday, anxiety is usually thought of as a pathology, the most diagnosed and medicated of all psychological disorders. But...

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions. Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin...

First published in 1844, Soren Kierkegaard's concise treatise identified-long before Freud-anxiety as a profound human condition, portraying human existence largely as a constant struggle with our own spiritual identities.About the AuthorSoren...

'The Feeling of What Happens will change your experience of yourself' New York TimesWhere do our emotions come from? What does it mean to be conscious?At its core, human consciousness is awareness of the feeling, experiencing self, the 'very thought of'...

A guide to identifying, nurturing and growing our insight and creativity for more effective thinking. We know that our minds are capable of great things because, every now and then, they come out with a very brilliant idea or two. However, our minds...

'Combining neurology, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence. . . a fascinating and illuminating account' - The GuardianUnderstanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has challenged scientists and...

Millions have experienced the nine insights of The Celestine Prophecy, glimpsed the emerging world view that it describes and benefitted from its ability to renew our understanding of life. Now multi-million copy bestselling author James Redfield...

The Sunday Times Bestseller'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.' Stephen Fry___Everyone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788420679Author Lin YutangFormat PaperbackPage Count 480Imprint PreludePublisher Duckworth Books

**Pre-order Haemin's new book, When Things Don't Go Your Way, today**A beautiful, much-needed guide for learning to love ourselves - imperfections and all - from the author of the internationally bestselling The Things You Can See Only When You Slow...

DELVE INTO THE SCIENCE BEHIND YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS ESSENTIAL AND PRACTICAL GUIDE TO MEDITATION 'This is a book that really can change your life' Arianna Huffington, author of the New York Times bestseller The Sleep RevolutionMeditation is fascinating,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909735989Author P. D. OuspenskyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Aziloth BooksPublisher Aziloth BooksWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

What if you were to discover that you were not entirely you, but rather one half of a whole, that you had, in other words, a divine double? In the second and third centuries CE, this idea gripped the religious imagination of the Eastern Mediterranean,...

The present framing of the cultural debate in terms of materialism versus religion has allowed materialism to go unchallenged as the only rationally-viable metaphysics. This book seeks to change this. It uncovers the absurd implications of materialism...

The Quest for Happiness Is a Universal Fact.It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure happiness, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings.So says Professor Gad Saad, the author of the...

A little optimism goes a long way. 'Wise, wonderful Betsy ... I am blown away by her courage and wisdom.' Fearne Cotton 'Betsy is the most gloriously wonderful, positive, cute, inspiring girl .....

As read on BBC Radio 4's 'Book of the Week', a timely, moving and profound exploration of how writers, composers and artists have searched for solace while facing loss, tragedy and crisis, from the historian and Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist Michael...

The secret to living a better, deeper, more fulfilling life. Or at least, the secret to chilling out just a tiny bit. Wise, kind, observant and gentle, alpacas are the Dali Llamas of the animal kingdom. Their days...

From the bestselling author of This Naked Mind, this journal will give you the tools you need to take your relationship with alcohol into your own hands. Using thought-provoking prompts, checklists, and activities, Annie Grace...

Rethink your view of the world with The Teachings of Don Juan, the first book in Carlos Castaneda's spiritual journey into the world of sorcery... The Teachings of don Juan is the story of Carlos Castaneda's extraordinary experiences. In 1960 Carlos...

Martin Heidegger, considered by some to be the greatest charlatan ever to claim the title of 'philosopher', by some as an apologist for Nazism, and by others as an acknowledged leader in continental philosophy, is probably the most divisive thinker of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385528689Author Geshe Michael RoachFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

"We love you, you've made us happy." - Chris Evans "Happy memories are essential to our mental health. They strengthen our identity, sense of purpose and relationships. Meik's new book will teach you how to create and remember happy moments and will...

Political protests, debates on college campuses, and social media tirades make it seem like everyone is speaking their minds today. Surveys, however, reveal that many people increasingly feel like they're walking on eggshells when communicating in public...

Analogy is the core of all thinking. This is the simple but unorthodox premise that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Douglas Hofstadter and French psychologist Emmanuel Sander defend in their new work. Hofstadter has been grappling with the mysteries of...

By walking, you escape from the very idea of identity, the temptation to be someone, to have a name and a history ... The freedom in walking lies in not being anyone; for the walking body has no history, it is just an eddy in the stream of immemorial...

From the Norwegian explorer, a stunning meditation on the power of embracing silenceAn author for our noisy times, full of a rare and deeply redemptive languor and perspective' Alain de...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788793494503Author EpictetusFormat PaperbackPage Count 74Imprint Fili PublicPublisher Fili PublicWeight(grams) 64gDimensions(mm) 178mm * 108mm * 5mm

Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction probes some of the great philosophical questions about the mind: What is the relationship between mind and matter? Can science unravel the mystery of consciousness? How can our thoughts represent things in...

From one of our leading thinkers, a dazzling philosophical journey through virtual worldsIn the coming decades, the technology that enables virtual and augmented reality will improve beyond recognition. Within a century, world-renowned philosopher David...

A world-renowned philosopher's genre-defying exploration of the mystery of consciousness "[A] masterpiece. . . . The most thorough and rigorous account of the nature of reality to be published in a century."-James Matthew Wilson, World Magazine In a...

This scrupulously researched and rigorously argued book is the first to interpret and evaluate the central topic of Martin Heidegger's philosophy--his celebrated "Question of Being"--in the context of the full range of Heidegger's thought. With this...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780861713400Author Radmila MoacaninFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Wisdom Publications,U.S.Publisher Wisdom Publications,U.S.

How to quit for good, from the creator of This Naked Mind Nicotine is seductive. It tastes good, it's a shield against stress, it's a companion when you're alone. But what if none of that were...

Gentleness is an enigma. Taken up in a double movement of welcoming and giving, it appears on the threshold of passages signed off by birth and death. Because it has its degrees of intensity, because it is a symbolic force, and because it has a...

'A truly awe-inspiring piece of writing' David Robson, author of The Intelligence TrapIn recent decades, many philosophers and cognitive scientists have declared the question of consciousness unsolvable, but Antonio Damasio is convinced that recent...