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...

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.

Brian Clegg was always fascinated by Isaac Asimov’s classic Foundation series of books, in which the future is predicted using sophisticated mathematical modeling of human psychology and behavior. Only much later did he realize that Asimov’s "psychohistory" had a real-world equivalent: game theory. Originating in the study of probabilistic gambling games that depend on a random source—the throw of a dice or the toss of a coin—game theory soon came to be applied to human interactions: essentially, what was the best strategy to win whatever you were doing?

A dazzling gift, the unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume. “Beautifully written . . . Full of anecdotes and fascinating research, this elegant compendium has all the answers.” —NPR, Best Books of 2017 The Secret...

“I enjoyed The Babysitter Lives very much. It’s perfect for audio, as really scary stories always are, and this one is really scary. Perfect for a long car ride…especially when you’re almost out of gas and you start wondering if maybe someone has gotten into the backseat and will lurch...

Founder of Nerd Fitness, Steve Kamb's How To Try Again, a guide to help readers transform their lives by giving up more often, failing faster, and mastering the art of starting over. This program is read by the author. Some people wake up at 4 AM, run fifteen miles barefoot, and then meditate in...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A bold work from the author of The Black Swan that challenges many of our long-held beliefs about risk and reward, politics and religion, finance and personal responsibility In his most provocative and practical book yet, one of the foremost thinkers of our...

Game Theory Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide to Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, and Application to Everyday Life by The Practical Atlas is your essential introduction to the fascinating world of game theory. Whether you're curious about economics, psychology, international relations, or just want to make better decisions in daily life, this engaging and easy-to-follow guide will show you how game theory applies to the real world. With clear explanations, relatable examples, and zero jargon, this book walks you through the fundamental ideas of strategic decision-making. Learn how players...

In Goliath, New York Times best-selling author Max Blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of Israel-Palestine, painting a startling portrait of Israeli society under the siege of increasingly authoritarian politics as the occupation of the Palestinians deepens. Beginning with the national elections carried out during Israel's war on Gaza in 2008/9, which brought into power the country's most right-wing government to date, Blumenthal tells the story of Israel in the wake of the collapse of the Oslo peace process.

The latest installment in the lively and deliciously charming 44 Scotland Street series finds all our favorite residents of Scotland’s most celebrated address navigating their enchanting and eventful lives Settle in and take a trip back to Scotland’s favorite fictitious street with Bertie...

A road map for building strong and secure relationships for those who struggle with anxiety in their romantic connections. An estimated 47 million Americans identify as having an anxious attachment style, which can make being in relationships turbulent and emotionally taxing for them. According...

What if science has it backwards? For more than a century, we’ve been told that consciousness is produced by the brain—that when the brain dies, so do we. But a growing body of evidence suggests something very different. In this book, award-winning author Stephen Hawley Martin presents a compelling case that the dominant scientific worldview may be fundamentally incomplete—and that consciousness may not arise from matter at all. A Challenge to One of Science’s Deepest Assumptions Drawing on decades of research and firsthand experience, Martin examines a series of well-documented ...

A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children. Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elisabeth Kübler-Ross A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Elisabeth Kübler-Ross changed the way the modern world talks about death. At a time when dying patients were often protected through silence, managed from a distance, or treated as medical failures, she pulled the chair closer and listened. Her work gave voice to those at the edge of life and helped transform conversations around dying, grief, hospice care, and human dignity. This concise yet powerful volume explores Kübler-Ross’s life, from her fragile birth in Zürich and formative exposure...

Who am I? What is the origin, nature, and purpose of life? What lies beyond our physical existence? How does the universe operate? You are not alone—every seeker has confronted these fundamental questions at some point in their journey. Without knowing the answers, we remain passive observers, unable to consciously shape our destiny. This book answers them all. Spiritual Theory of Everything is the culmination of my two-decade journey into uncovering the spiritual and scientific truths of existence. This groundbreaking book delves into life’s essence, exploring profound topics such as ...

What if peace of mind didn't depend on getting your life in order... but on how you look at it? Your mind is racing at a million miles an hour. You overthink a conversation, a bill, or a message left on read with two blue checkmarks and no reply. You snap over a comment and later regret it. You compare yourself to others, feel overwhelmed, and carry the weight of a loss you don't know how to let go of. And deep down, you just want one thing: to stop feeling so overwhelmed by everything. Two thousand years ago, three men as vastly different as an emperor, a wealthy advisor, and a freed slave...

For over two-hundred years, capitalist systems have overtaken the global economy, spreading near-universal growth and opening the floodgates for limitless human potential. Yet something is going terribly wrong in the world economy. National bestselling author George Gilder explains how economics is not an incentive system but an information system. Redefining capitalism for the modern age, he reveals how free enterprise is a mind driven system, material resources are essentially as infinite as atoms, and what governs economic growth is human creativity.

Our chances of living to 100 are better than ever before, but what can we do to give ourselves the best possible odds of living well for longer? With so much advice out there, it's difficult to know what really works. In this engaging and practical guide, Gyles Brandreth, with his...

#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...

Understanding the Theory of Relativity: A Beginner’s Guide to Einstein’s Revolutionary Ideas about Space, Time, and Gravity is your essential introduction to one of the most mind-expanding scientific theories ever conceived. Written in clear, engaging language for readers with no prior background in physics, this guide breaks down Albert Einstein’s Special and General Theories of Relativity into easy-to-understand concepts, real-world applications, and stunning implications for our universe. Explore how time slows down, how space bends, and why gravity is not a force but a feature of ...