‘A well argued and elegant answer to the question, how did America get to this place? … The ideal antidote to the coarseness of the times.’ Justin Webb, presenter of Americast

‘Pithy, entertaining and informative . . . Stourton makes a persuasive case that Trump is a logical outcome of American history’ Guardian

Much of what Donald Trump does seems maverick and even mad. His actions and policy pronouncements are a stark rupture from the American style of leadership that we have lived with all our lives. But whether we like them or not, his trade tariffs, his determination to deport tens of thousands of people, and his apparent contempt for the rule of law are deeply rooted in American history.

Since Donald Trump took office plenty of people – on both sides of the Atlantic – have argued that he will destroy his country’s democracy. Made in America shows how the ideal of liberty has been tested in past generations, from the first intolerant Pilgrims to the brutal invasion of Mexico, revealing the dark side of the American Dream in order to offer urgent lessons to our turbulent present.

Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy.

We are constantly told to make the most of our time: to stop procrastinating, to ‘optimise’ and be efficient with every precious hour.

But when we let our brains rest, and our minds wander, something magical happens: the brain’s ‘default network’ switches on, and we are able to think in completely new ways.

Drawing on groundbreaking new research, Dr. Jebelli reveals how napping can enhance brain size, spending time in nature can boost creativity and problem-solving skills, and how silence fosters the growth of new brain cells. Authoritative and inspiring, The Brain at Rest offers practical advice for achieving a happier, healthier, and more balanced life.

‘Addicted to work? Stop what you’re doing and read this book’ ANNA LEMBKE
‘The most important part of your brain you’ve never heard of’ ALEX SOOJUNG-KIM PANG
‘If you want to accomplish more, without any relaxation guilt, this book is for you’ CHRIS BAILEY

From a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian comes the first definitive history of the Western hemisphere, a sweeping five-century narrative of North and South America that redefines our understanding of both continents.

The story of the United States’ unique sense of itself was forged facing south – no less than Latin America’s was indelibly stamped by the looming colossus to the north.

In this stunningly original reinterpretation of the New World, Professor Greg Grandin reveals how the Americas emerged from constant, turbulent engagement with each other, shedding new light on well-known historical figures like Bartolomé de las Casas, Simón Bolívar and Woodrow Wilson, as well as lesser-known actors such as the Venezuelan Francisco de Miranda, who almost lost his head in the French Revolution and conspired with Alexander Hamilton to free America from Spain.

America, América traverses half a millennium, from the Spanish Conquest – the greatest mortality event in human history – through the eighteenth-century wars for independence and the Monroe Doctrine, to the coups and revolutions of the twentieth century. This monumental work of scholarship fundamentally changes our understanding of Spanish and English colonialism, slavery and racism, the rise of universal humanism, and the role of social democracy in staving off authoritarian impulses.

At once comprehensive and accessible, America, América shows how the United States and Latin America together shaped the laws, institutions, and ideals that govern the modern world. Drawing on a vast array of sources, and told with authority and flair, this is a genuinely new history of the New World.

‘Masterful and erudite yet absolutely riveting’ ADA FERRER
‘A major and desperately needed synthesis of the Americas’ NED BLACKHAWK
‘An awe-inspiring masterpiece’ SAMUEL MOYN

* Professor Greg Grandin won the Pulitzer Prize for Non-fiction in 2020 with his book The End of the Myth.

‘Sara cuts through the noise to show that just six minutes is enough, if you have the drive, passion and consistency to achieve your dream’ Steven Bartlett

Have you ever wanted to start or grow your own business, but found that life keeps getting in the way?

Sara Davies, founder of the global craft business Crafter’s Companion and star of Dragons’ Den, is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship. This book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week.

Filled with stories from Sara’s own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business.

From developing ideas and finding mentors, to overcoming hurdles and mastering time management, her quick tips and hacks are balanced with deeper actions to practise over the coming week.

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, you can turn your dream into reality, at a pace that works for you.

‘Fascinating… A thoroughly thought-provoking read’ Dame Sarah Gilbert, author of Vaxxers

You’ve heard that a healthy body means a healthy mind – but why? What exactly is going on in our immune system?

Delving into the discovery of new anatomy in the brain, Dr Monty Lyman reveals the extraordinary implications for our physical and mental health.

Could inflammation cause depression, and arthritis drugs cure it?

Can something as simple as brushing your teeth properly reduce your risk of dementia?

Until a decade ago, we misunderstood a fundamental aspect of human health. Although the brain and the body have always been viewed as separate entities – treated in separate hospitals – science now shows that they are intimately linked. Startlingly, we now know that our immune system is in constant communication with our brain and can directly alter our mental health. This has opened up a new frontier in medicine.

In The Immune Mind, Dr Monty Lyman explores the fascinating connection between the mind, immune system and microbiome, offering practical advice on how to stay healthy. A specialist in the cutting-edge field of immunopsychiatry, Lyman argues that we need to change the way we treat disease and the way we see ourselves.

For the first time, we have a new approach to medicine that treats the whole human being.

‘Essential’ New York Times
‘A stomach-clenching, multi-perspective, ticking-clock, geopolitical thriller’ Forbes
‘Tells a terrifying story in a devastatingly straightforward way’ Guardian

Nuclear war begins with a blip on a radar screen.
This is a minute-by-minute account of what comes next.
It has to be read to be believed.

There is only one scenario other than an asteroid strike that could end the world as we know it in a matter of hours: nuclear war.

Until now, no one outside official circles has known exactly what would happen if a rogue state launched a nuclear missile at the Pentagon. Second by second and minute by minute, these are the real-life protocols that choreograph the end of civilization as we know it.

Decisions that affect hundreds of millions of lives need to be made within six minutes, based on partial information, in the knowledge that once launched, nothing is capable of halting the destruction.
Based on dozens of new interviews with military and civilian experts who have built the weapons, been privy to the response plans, and taken responsibility for crucial decisions, this is the only account of what a nuclear exchange would look like.
Nuclear War is at once a compulsive non-fiction thriller and a powerful argument that we must rid ourselves of these world-ending weapons for ever.

‘This terrifying book is a must-read for every world leader’ Mother Jones
‘These are scenes straight out of Dr Strangelove’ Telegraph
‘At once methodical and vivid’ The Economist

‘A riveting real-life Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.’ Telegraph

‘‘An enjoyable tour of astronomical discoveries?His excellent book is a layman’s guide to the surprises’ – Daily Mail

‘Lintott’s boundless enthusiasm for everything cosmic makes it hard to put this book away once you start reading.’ BBC Sky at Night Magazine

‘Entertaining and enlightening’ – The Idler

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The BBC presenter of ‘Sky at Night’, and Gresham Professor of Astronomy, Chris Lintott, takes us on an astonishing tour of bizarre accidents, big characters, and human error to tell the story of some of the most important astronomical events of the past hundred years.

– Our first views of the earliest galaxies were brought to us by the Hubble Space Telescope when it was pointed at absolutely nothing.

– The ice-covered Enceladus, one of Saturn’s nearly one hundred moons, was revealed as a possible habitat for life after a by-chance fly by of NASA’s Cassini probe on a mission elsewhere.

– Pulsars, the spectacular remnants of long-dead massive stars, were discovered as ‘scruff’ in the data for measurements of the twinkling of possible radio stars.

As new telescopes are built on mountaintops and in deserts around the world, aiming to transform our view of the universe once more, Chris Lintott shows us that keeping an open mind will benefit us all – whatever might still be out there for us to find.
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Praise for Our Accidental Universe

A scientific tour de force.’ Dr Becky Smethurst
‘Highly recommended.’ Tristan Gooley
‘Extravagantly entertaining … warmly informative.’ Lev Parikian
‘A fascinating look at the strange and alien side of space.’ Dr Lucy Rogers

More praise for Chris Lintott
‘Superbly written insights.’ – Professor Brian Cox
‘Chris Lintott is a modest genius. He has quietly revolutionized modern astronomy.’ Brian May
‘Lintott deftly interweaves personal experience and more philosophical ruminations.’ Michael West, Nature

Do you feel demotivated and aimless?
Are you running on empty?
Is it hard to pinpoint what’s wrong?

Millions of us are struggling with this emotional state of weariness, and until now, we’ve lacked the vocabulary to understand it. But Dr Corey Keyes has identified this feeling as languishing, and here he draws on the latest research and real-life case studies to trace its spread to a level of global epidemic, asking the fundamental question of how we find lasting wellbeing.

Breaking down the science of emotional exhaustion, Keyes shows that our very obsession with happiness complicates the process of finding it. Only by shifting our focus from feeling good to functioning well can we unlock the key to flourishing. He reveals the choices and mental habits that inadvertently worsen the problem, and shares simple but powerful steps anyone can take to restore meaning, joy, and calm to their lives.

Languishing is a must-read for anyone tempted to downplay the demotivation and emptiness they’ve been feeling, to help build a buffer against the pressures of modern life and find true flourishing.