The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong.

Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. The Kingdom of Speech is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech -- not evolution -- is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements.

From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman who beat Darwin to the theory of natural selection but later renounced it, and through the controversial work of modern-day anthropologist Daniel Everett, who defies the current wisdom that language is hard-wired in humans, Wolfe examines the solemn, long-faced, laugh-out-loud zig-zags of Darwinism, old and Neo, and finds it irrelevant here in the Kingdom of Speech.

Format Hardback 192 pages | Publication date Aug 2016 | Publisher Little Brown and Company | Language English | ISBN13 9780316404624

'From reading this book, the message that comes shining through is this: you can achieve anything.'
—Ant Middleton

Bestselling author and award-winning adventurer Ross Edgley has been studying the art of resilience for years, applying all he has learned to become the first person in history to swim around Great Britain, breaking multiple world records. Now Ross focuses on mental strength, stoicism and the training needed to create an unbreakable body.

Ross Edgley famously ran a marathon pulling a 1.4-tonne car and climbed a rope the height of Everest (8,848m), after living with Yamabushi warrior monks in Japan and partaking in Shamanic pain rituals with fire ants in the Amazon jungle. On his epic 1,780-mile journey around Great Britain, which lasted 157 days, Ross swam through giant jellyfish, arctic storms, 'haunted' whirlpools and polluted shipping lanes, going so hard, and so fast, his tongue fell apart.

Ross's previous book, The World's Fittest Book, was a Sunday Times bestseller and explored the science of physical fitness. Now, in The Art of Resilience, Ross uses his swim experience and other amazing endurance feats, where he managed to overcome seemingly insurmountable pain, hardship and adversity, to study the performance of extreme athletes, military and fitness specialists and psychologists to uncover the secrets of mental fitness and explore the concept of resilience, persistence, valour and a disciplined mindset in overcoming adversity. This ground-breaking book represents a paradigm shift in what we thought the human body and mind were capable of and will give you a blueprint to become a tougher, more resilient and ultimately better human—whatever the challenge you face. 9780008356958

If you're feeling lost or unfulfilled, this book can offer a relatable journey of rediscovering purpose and meaning in life. Julian Mantle's transformation resonates with those seeking a more impactful and authentic existence.

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" by Robin Sharma is a bestselling personal development fable that tells the story of Julian Mantle, a high-powered lawyer who experiences a near-death experience and decides to radically change his life. He sets off on a journey of self-discovery, trading his luxurious lifestyle for the wisdom of Himalayan monks.

An internationally bestselling fable about a spiritual journey, littered with powerful life lessons that teach us how to abandon consumerism in order to embrace destiny, live life to the full and discover joy.
This inspiring tale is based on the author's own search for life's true purpose, providing a step-by-step approach to living with greater courage, balance, abundance and joy.

Format Paperback 224 pages | Publication date Sep 2011 | Publisher HarperCollins | Language English | ISBN13 9780062515674

Legendary leadership and elite performance expert Robin Sharma introduced The 5am Club concept over twenty years ago, based on a revolutionary morning routine that has helped his clients maximize their productivity, activate their best health and bulletproof their serenity in this age of overwhelming complexity.

Now, in this life-changing book, handcrafted by the author over a rigorous four-year period, you will discover the early-rising habit that has helped so many accomplish epic results while upgrading their happiness, helpfulness and feelings of aliveness.

Through an enchanting—and often amusing—story about two struggling strangers who meet an eccentric tycoon who becomes their secret mentor, The 5am Club will walk you through:

How great geniuses, business titans and the world’s wisest people start their mornings to produce astonishing achievements

A little-known formula you can use instantly to wake up early feeling inspired, focused and flooded with a fiery drive to get the most out of each day

A step-by-step method to protect the quietest hours of daybreak so you have time for exercise, self-renewal and personal growth

A neuroscience-based practice proven to help make it easy to rise while most people are sleeping, giving you precious time for yourself to think, express your creativity and begin the day peacefully instead of being rushed

“Insider-only” tactics to defend your gifts, talents and dreams against digital distraction and trivial diversions so you enjoy fortune, influence and a magnificent impact on the world

Part manifesto for mastery, part playbook for genius-grade productivity and part companion for a life lived beautifully, The 5am Club is a work that will transform your life. Forever. 9780008312831

Your brain is the most powerful technology in the world, but you never got the owner's manual. Until now.

You have no limitations. In spite of what others have told you, your potential is infinite--when you know how to use your brain.

For over 25 years, renowned brain coach Jim Kwik has worked closely with top actors, athletes, CEOs, and superachievers in all walks of life to unlock their true capabilities. In this groundbreaking book, he reveals the science-based practices and field-tested techniques that the world's top performers use to accelerate their learning and create world-class results.

Get ready to:

- Master Your Habits: Learn how to break negative patterns and effortlessly create new high-reward routines on autopilot

- Unleash Your Productivity: Vanquish the 4 "supervillains" hijacking your neural pathways and slowing you down

- Tap into Boundless Motivation Access an unlimited fuel source to reach your goals, even if you procrastinate

- Eliminate Mental Fog: Get expert techniques and tips, from the best brain foods and neuro-nutrients to calming your monkey mind and optimizing your sleep

- Sharpen Your Focus: Be clear and unstoppable in a world of distractions and overload

- Learn Anything: Read faster, make better decisions, and confidently remember everything from names to languages, no matter your age

At the heart of Limitless lies a life-changing secret: when you learn how to learn, you can break free of limiting beliefs, achieve new levels of success, and lead a truly exceptional life. This book is not theory. It's a practical, easy, and proven blueprint that shows you exactly what to do to unleash your own limitless powers! 

When Jill Geisler was appointed to news director of her local station at the age of 27, her senior managerial experience was limited to a high school job at a candy shop. Thirty years later, she is one of the leading consultants for managers across the country. WORK HAPPY shares what she's learned over the years, specifically, what makes good bosses great.

Oftentimes, managers find themselves in the same position as Geisler did 30 years ago; they were good performers, so they were tapped to lead a team. But what made them good at their craft isn't guaranteed to make them good at helping others excel. They have managerial skill gaps, big ones, and their mistakes can hurt employees, businesses and their own careers. In WORK HAPPY, Geisler specifically addresses these skill gaps and provides managers with practical and precise research-based tools they can put to use immediately.

The book is divided into three sections: What Great Bosses Know and Do; How Great Bosses Grow Great Employees; and How Great Bosses Build Great Places to Work. The chapters in each section address the various challenges that managers face in the work place and specific advice for conquering them. Chapters include:

· What Employees Never Forget-and Never Forgive

· Manage Yourself So You Can Lead Others

· Tough Times, Tough Love; Handling Problem People and Tricky Situations

· Why It Pays to be a Coach

· How to Make Collaboration a Way of Life

· Would Your Best People Tell Their Best Friends to Work Here?

Along with the advice in each chapter, Geisler also includes quotes from real employees about great bosses and what they do so well, warnings about misapplying the book's advice, and quizzes and self-assessment tools for manager's to self-diagnose their strengths and weaknesses.

In WORK HAPPY, Jill Geisler teaches managers to commiserate with challenges, laugh at absurdities and celebrate success.

Successful Time Management is packed with proven tips, tools and techniques to help you review and assess your time management and adopt new work practices to improve it. It includes great time-saving ideas, practical solutions and checklists, plus advice on: controlling paperwork, organizing your emails, delegating and working with others, prioritizing to focus on key issues, getting and staying organized.

Fully updated for 2019, this 5th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips to help you minimize time-wasting and interruptions, and focus on the priorities that will lead to success in your job and career. Successful Time Management will give you the tools to become more efficient and effective.

The Creating Success series of books...
Unlock vital skills, power up your performance and get ahead with the bestselling Creating Success series. Written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders, this million-selling collection of accessible and empowering guides will get you up to speed in no time. Packed with clever thinking, smart advice and the kind of winning techniques that really get results, you'll make fast progress, quickly reach your goals and create lasting success in your career.

Business Buddies personal advice books offer concise answers to questions and problems related to virtually all aspects of business management, coordination, communication, and generally getting ahead in the corporate world. Each title follows the series’ general format with checklists of do’s and don’ts and succinct business pointers. Business Buddies titles are fast-read idea books for career-minded men and women, emphasizing practical advice that readers can put to immediate use as they move up the corporate ladder. This title suggests methods to help readers analyze the relative importance of tasks to perform and goals to meet. Which take top priority? Which tasks can be delegated or postponed?

John C. Maxwell helps readers maximize their potential with this 90-day guide based on his #1 New York Times bestseller, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth.

Named Inc. magazine's #1 most popular leadership expert in 2014, Maxwell delivers daily inspiration and practical advice for bringing out your best, personally and professionally, one day at a time. Readers can engage every day with succinct lessons, stimulating questions, and inspiring quotes, with plenty of journaling space to record progress and revelations. Inspiring and convenient, this portable, interactive growth tool gives readers everything they need to improve self-knowledge, gain confidence, and lead more satisfying lives in three short months. 

What I hope you take away from this book: good Mexican food deserves to go viral; good underwear never features the word 'string'; good mental health is the single most important thing you need to live a happy life.

I don't have a psychology degree - in fact, I once tried to throw a typewriter at a child psychiatrist (this was in the days before MacBook pros) - but I do have experience, understanding and coping mechanisms to help you get your sh*t together. From anxiety and eating disorders to OCD and psychosis, I want to help break down taboos surrounding mental health conditions (which directly affect 1 in 4 of us each year - you are NOT alone) and help you come out the other side happier and healthier. I'd also like to gift you with a deeper understanding of what's going on in your head, and how to navigate through life without feeling overwhelmed or isolated.

Where my lack of medical background becomes an issue, Dr Radha swoops in to the rescue. As a GP, mental-health expert and co-host of BBC Radio 1's The Surgery, I've worked with her to make sure all the information and advice is spot-on. She's clever, she's kind and she GETS it. I wish my teenage brain had had access to Dr Radha.

After My Mad Fat Diary published, and the TV show followed, lots of people from my past got in touch to say they'd thought I'd been a largely splendid teenager. And, to most people, I probably was. Because I was very adept at hiding my OCD, my anxiety, my depression, my eating disorders, behind a smile and a big sack of silly. And that is why I've written this book. Because I hate to think of any teen going through what I did, and feeling like they can't talk about it, or need to hide it. This is a book to break down taboos, to start conversations, to help you talk about things that seem impossible. It's a book for fans of Gemma Cairney and Open, Ruby Wax and Frazzled, Matt Haig and Reasons to Stay Alive, Bryony Gordon and Mad Girl. And most importantly, it's a book to make you feel like you're not alone. You're really, really not. @RaeEarl

In this 90-day growth guide, #1 New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell helps you prioritize your life to make each day count toward fulfilling your goals.

Based on his Businessweek bestseller Today Matters, John Maxwell offers his roadmap for success by helping you seize the present. The way you prioritize and spend your time each day impacts your ability to reach your goals. Whether you are a new leader or looking to expand on your success, this book will help you focus by exploring how to maximize the potential of the most important day of your life -- today.

Offering inspiring quotes and lessons, thought-provoking questions, and space for reflective notes, over the course of three short months this book will help learn to master the moment and set you on the path toward fulfilling your aspirations.

It’s time to stop procrastinating and get more of the important things done! After all, successful people don’t try to do everything. They focus on their most important tasks and get those done. They eat their frogs.
 
There’s an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is eat a live frog, you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you’re done with the worst thing you’ll have to do all day. For Tracy, eating a frog is a metaphor for tackling your most challenging task—but also the one that can have the greatest positive impact on your life.

Eat That Frog! shows you how to organize each day so you can zero in on these critical tasks and accomplish them efficiently and effectively. The core of what is vital to effective time management is: decision, discipline, and determination. And in this fully revised and updated edition, Tracy adds two new chapters. The first explains how you can use technology to remind yourself of what is most important and protect yourself from what is least important. The second offers advice for maintaining focus in our era of constant distractions, electronic and otherwise.

This life-changing book will ensure that you get more of your important tasks done today. 9781626569416

Deep down, everyone has that entrepreneurial spirit inside them. Unleashing that entrepreneurial drive can unlock wonders in making you more creative and innovative in making money. Along the way you can inspire others in making an impact to the society and community at large through your ideas and ventures.Targeted primarily at aspiring entrepreneurs, this book will cover crucial topics you need to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. Likewise, the content of this book will also be valuable for those already in business. Moreover, this book also includes a Bonus Chapter titled, “How to Organize a TEDx Event”.Topics you will learn include how to:

• ★ Set Effective Goals
• ★ Conquer your Fears
• ★ Create a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
• ★ Devise a Winning Business Strategy
• ★ Create a Strong Brand and Marketing Strategy
• ★ Do basic accounting and raising investment money
• ★ and many more!

Embarking on a health journey with a loved one can be a powerful motivator. Are you ready to team up with a friend or family member and get healthy together? 'Fat Dad, Fat Kid' might be the inspiration you need! Let's ditch the pressure and make getting healthy fun again!

Before Shay became famous for vlogging about life with his boisterous brood of five, known on YouTube as the Shaytards, he was like many other American dads: He worked 9 to 5 to pay the bills, ate double bacon cheeseburgers during his lunch breaks, sipped soda throughout the day, and watched Netflix with handfuls of candy.

These small behaviors added up, and before he turned thirty, Shay was nearly 300 pounds. Motivated by the fear that he could have a heart attack before thirty-five, Shay decided to make incremental changes to his eating habits and exercise regimen. Adopting the attitude that every action, no matter how small, was better than what he was doing before, Shay lost more than 100 pounds and ran four marathons, becoming a source of inspiration for everyone who followed his journey on his ShayLoss channel on YouTube.

Format Paperback 208 pages | Publication  Dec 2015 | Publisher SIMON & SCHUSTER | Language English | ISBN13 9781476792316

The fast and highly effective way to stop cravings, end addiction and recover energy and happiness without drugs

This groundbreaking book from the UK's leading spokesman on nutrition looks at why millions of people have cravings for substances such as coffee, sugar and alcohol, as well to drugs such as sleeping pills, antidepressants, marijuana and cocaine. It uncovers how the brain becomes addicted and how it can be 'unaddicted' through a combination of diet, supplements and lifestyle factors. The book is written in association with Dr David Miller, who has worked in the addiction field for 25 years and is an expert in relapse prevention. It looks at each of the most common substances that people become addicted to and offers specific advice on how to tackle that particular substance safely and effectively yourself. In-depth yet practical and accessible, HOW TO QUIT WITHOUT FEELING S**T, will allow you to understand why you feel the way you do, whether you have a dependency or have already given up but still feel lousy. The book provides a 12-week action plan for becoming addiction free - without suffering the deeply unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal that most addicts believe they must go through.

Format Paperback 512 pages | Publication Nov 2011 | Publisher Little, Brown Book | Language English | ISBN13 9780749909949

Don't let another day go by feeling less than your best. This book provides actionable steps to improve your physical and mental fitness, your diet, and your overall health. Start your journey today!

Men’s Health is for the men who, with work, relationships and other interests, may not always put their own health at the top of their list of priorities. And that’s pretty much all of us.

Focusing on prevention and lifestyle rather than on diseases and treatments, it will show how small changes can make a big difference. No descriptions of disease, no threats or grim warnings, just a lot of stuff that will help men to be healthier. 9781785216947

This is a simple, humbling guide to the different levels of humility and how it plays an extremely important role in molding us as humans.

In Surah al-An’aam 6:42-43, Allah Subhanahuwa Ta’ala says: “We have sent already unto peoples that were before thee, and We visited them with tribulation and adversity, in order that they might grow humble. If only, when Our disaster came on them, they had been humble! But their hearts were hardened and the devil made all that they used to do seem fair unto them!”

Based on twenty years of research and used by over 60,000 people, BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits method reveals that the key to changing behavior is the opposite of what you've always been told. It isn't about willpower; it's about starting small and making it feel good. This New York Times Bestseller provides a practical, easy-to-follow method for creating lasting change in your life. 

Regarded as the "stock market bible" since 1949, Benjamin Graham's The Intelligent Investor introduces the core philosophy of "value investing," designed to shield investors from substantial error and foster long-term strategies. This Revised Edition retains Graham's original text while incorporating relevant updates from financial journalist Jason Zweig, bridging classic principles with modern market realities. 

Key Features

• Timeless Framework: Original text providing foundational intellectual, value-based investing principles.
• Updated Commentary: Chapter-by-chapter insights by Jason Zweig covering 21st-century market scenarios.
• Expert Commentary: Features input from Warren Buffett, who calls it the best book on investing.
• Investor Strategies: Detailed guidance for both "Defensive" and "Enterprising" approaches. 

Benefits for the Investor

• "Margin of Safety": Focuses on protecting capital from human error and market volatility.
• Psychological Discipline: Helps investors ignore the irrational whims of "Mr. Market".
• Long-Term Wealth: Emphasizes business analysis over short-term speculation.

Product Details
Title: The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing
Author: Benjamin Graham
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication Date: February 2006 (Revised Edition)
ISBN-13: 978-0060555665 

'What kind of president would Joe Biden make? Osnos, who has been writing about Biden for years for the New Yorker, believes he could be more radical in office than people who have tracked his career might believe ...'

The story of the man who will be the 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. 'Beautifully written... A light, enjoyable read... Osnos gives you a taste of what could be to come under a Biden presidency’ Telegraph on Joe Biden: American Dreamer

'There's just something about Joe, as this short biography from New Yorker writer Evan Osnos illustrates . . . Biden has overcome unimaginable tribulation, multiple presidential primary humiliations, a potentially crippling speech impediment and his own mediocrity. Now he carries the hopes of billions upon his shoulders' Sunday Times

A concise, brilliant and incisive examination of Democratic nominee Joe Biden and his lifelong quest for the presidency by National Book Award winner and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos

Format Paperback 192 pages | Publication Oct 2020 | Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC | Language English | ISBN13 9781526635167

Are you tired of not reaching your full potential? Do you feel you have the talent to succeed but are unappreciated and trapped?
Based on his New York Time bestselling book, Beyond Talent, John Maxwell asks if you are tired of not reaching your full potential and feel you have the talent to succeed but are unappreciated and trapped. If this describes you, in Success Is a Choice, you can learn the right choices that lead to success from John Maxwell, the go-to-guru for business professionals across the globe. Take the next steps that successful people chose, including:

• Believing in themselves
• Firing up their passion
• Initiating action
• Focusing their energy
• Cultivating good relationships
• Embracing Practice

Format Hardback 208 pages | Publication Oct 2020 | Publisher Harpercollins Focus | Language English | 9780785238591

This paradigm shifting how-to guide effortlessly teaches you how to outwit liars and get them to reveal the truth—from former FBI agent and author of the “practical and insightful” (William Ury, coauthor of Getting to Yes) bestseller The Like Switch.

Unlike many other books on lie detection and behavioral analysis, this revolutionary guide: The Truth Detector: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide for Getting People to Reveal the Truth, reveals the FBI-developed practice of elicitation, the field-tested technique for encouraging people to provide information they would otherwise keep secret. Now you can learn this astonishing method directly from the expert who created this technique and pioneered it for the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Program.

Filled with easy-to-follow, accessible lessons reinforced by fascinating stories of how to put these skills into action using natural human behaviors, The Truth Detector shows you all of the tips and techniques you need to gain someone’s trust and get liars to reveal the truth.

Format Paperback 288 pages | Publication  Nov 2020 | Publisher SIMON & SCHUSTER | Language English | ISBN13 9781982139070