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The inspiring bestseller and global phenomenon that helps you to understand and effectively communicate with those around you. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED Do you ever think you're the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Does your colleague's manner of communication always get your back up? You are not alone. Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we struggle to connect with certain types of people. In his multi-million-copy bestseller, Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson uses four core personality types – Red, Yellow, Green and Blue – to explain other people’s baffling behaviour and help you to: Understand yourself better Hone communication and social skills Handle conflict with confidence Improve dynamics with your boss and team, and Get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Now offering even more insight, this fully revised and expanded edition - based on questions and feedback from Thomas’s more than 10 million global readers - brings you 30% more material than before, honing this classic, comprehensive toolkit to new heights. Packed full of practical insights and inspiring guidance, Surrounded by Idiots will help you to understand and influence those around you (even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension). And with a bit of luck, you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn't you!

Brighten up your meal times with the flavours of Brazil. Bestselling author, Ixta Belfrage has made a name for herself as one of the most exciting young talents in the food industry and in FUSAO (translating to fusion in Portuguese), she brings all her signature creativity and flair to the food of her mother’s homeland. With recipes such as Moqueca fish burgers, Duck in golden tomato broth and Papaya & chocolate cake with citrus honey glaze, Ixta’s recipes offer up fresh takes on Brazilian dishes and ingredients, along with explanations and substitutions for any hard-to-find ingredients. With stunning photography from Brazil and personal stories intertwined with vibrant recipes, this is food to share, excite and inspire.

This essential and highly acclaimed guide, now updated and revised in its ninth edition, explains the business of the British music industry. Drawing on her extensive experience as a media lawyer, Ann Harrison offers a unique, expert opinion on the deals, the contracts and the business as a whole. She examines in detail the changing face of the music industry and provides absorbing and up-to-date case studies. Whether you're a recording artist, songwriter, music business manager, industry executive, publisher, journalist, media student, accountant or lawyer, this practical and comprehensive guide is indispensable reading. Fully revised and updated, this edition focuses on the transformative effects artificial intelligence is already having on the industry as well as exciting future developments for creativity and copyright considerations.

*The new book from the Orwell Prize-Winning author of Poverty Safari and The Social Distance Between Us* Today, trauma permeates media, from music and television to films and books - my own included. While the increasing openness is welcome, I've observed that this rise has been accompanied by a parallel explosion of disinformation and sometimes harmful guidance about how to deal with personal trauma. In Trauma Industrial Complex, I ask the question: How did we get here? And are the stories we're telling ourselves liberating us or keeping us trapped? In this revealing and deeply personal book, I'll pull back the curtain, sharing the hard-won wisdom I've gained from the events brought on by telling my own story.

From the rise of leetspeak and words such as “unalive” to the trend of adding “-core” to different influencer aesthetics, the internet has ushered in an unprecedented linguistic upheaval. We’re entering an entirely new era of etymology, heralded by the invisible forces driving social media algorithms. And with over 7 billion internet users uploading over 2.5 quintillion bytes of media every day, the sheer volume of potential new words is astounding. In Algospeak, online etymologist Adam Aleksic shines a light on the roots of words that we don’t realise have come from unexpected places – from incel culture, from the innovation of users trying to get around content moderation algorithms, from the marketing speak that has invaded our personal lives. New slang emerges and goes viral overnight. Accents are shaped or erased on YouTube. Grammatical rules, loopholes, and patterns surface and transform our interactions, social norms and habits. An energetic, astonishing journey into language and the internet, Algospeak reveals the bigger social story of how language shapes us, just as much as we shape it.

Carthage was a power that dominated the western Mediterranean for almost six centuries before its fall to Rome. The history of the realm and its Carthaginians was subsumed by their conquerors and, along the way, the story of the real Carthage was lost. An ancient North African kingdom, Carthage was the home of Hannibal and of Dido, of war elephants and enormous power and wealth, of great beauty and total destruction. In this landmark new history, Eve MacDonald tells the essential story of the lost culture of Carthage and of its forgotten people, using brand new archaeological analysis to uncover the history behind the legend. A journey that takes us the Phoenician Levant of the early Iron Age to the Atlantic and all along the coast of Africa, Carthage puts the city and the story of North Africa once again at the centre of Mediterranean history. Reclaimed from the Romans, this is the Carthaginian version of the tale, revealing to us that, without Carthage, there would be no Rome.

When does a bandit become a monarch? When does a gang become a government? And is organised crime at the heart of every modern state? On a thrilling whistle-stop tour of how the world's criminal underbelly has shaped state-making, capitalism, globalisation and all forms of so-called legitimate power, Homo Criminalis shows the emergence of modern society through the evolution of the underworld and its crimes. From Chinese banditry and eighteenth-century English tea smuggling to today's cocaine submarines and the high-tech crimes of tomorrow, this book shows us how the world's dark underbelly shapes us, no matter how we try to outpace it. Entertaining, engaging and packed full of fascinating stories, Homo Criminalis is a book for those who want to see our grand story of progress through the surprising and subversive new lens of organised crime.

Is your dog an Indiana Bones or a Droolius Caesar From majestic wolves roaming the wild to handbag fillers in sparkly diamond collars, dogs have fully embraced their position as man's best friend and the world's greatest freeloader. In this barking personality quiz book, you can find out how much of the distinguished wolf remains in your furry shadow. Are they an artistic Pawcasso? Or an energetic Bark Wahlberg? With 16 personality profiles and tips on how to live in harmony with your dog, find out if yours is university material or a rugged (read: brainless) adventurer.

This is exciting, delicious East Asian-flavoured food you can make at home (even after a long day!) THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2025 Cooking in his London flat, Justin Tsang (aka Justin the Dustbin) shares his recipe creations online, making East Asian-flavoured food not just properly delicious but simple, too. Using his expertise as a chef at his family's Chinese restaurant, he brings together flavours from Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, China and more, to create dishes that will leave you feeling full but wanting to go back for more. Whether you're after something fresh, spicy, comforting, zingy . . . or just want something ready in 20 minutes, there's a guaranteed new favourite to discover in this 100-recipe cookbook: - Crispy Curry Chicken Sando - Burnt Corn Kimchi Fried Rice - Garlic Beef Udon Noodle Soup - Spicy Miso Grilled Cabbage - Tangy Instant Noodle Salad

Should we ban screens? We are asking the wrong question – what we really need is tech-smart parenting. Children today are growing up in a world more connected than ever before, exposing them to dangers their parents didn’t even imagine. But in our rush to protect them, we can do more harm than good; outright bans and rules deemed ‘unfair’ can push your child a way, when what they need most of all is you. Child psychotherapist and cyber-trauma expert Catherine Knibbs has helped hundreds of families work together to build healthy boundaries around tech. In this science-backed guide, Knibbs sets out what the evidence really says about the risks and where your fears may be misguided, so that you can break free of worry and guilt to make the right decisions for your family. From screen-time, to addiction, to development and relationships, Knibbs guides you through her tech-smart approach for every issue at every age, with realistic advice, tips and tools that put your child’s needs first, and specific advice for neurodivergent children. With scripts to steer positive communication, guidance on parental controls and honest discussion of the dangers, this book will help you protect the most important connection of all – your own connection with your child.

The ultimate baking bible from the undisputed baking queen. Covering Jane's best classic cakes, bakes and treats. For fans of Mary Berry's Baking Bible, Paul Hollywood BAKE and Baking Yesteryear All Jane's best recipes for foolproof bakes, cakes and treats! Whether you're preparing for a bake sale, celebrating a birthday, or simply indulging on a rainy Sunday, with help from Jane, you can master the baking essentials to get perfectly crispy pastries, dreamy fluffy sponges and deliciously gooey cookies every time. Indulge in Jane's cult classics with a Biscoff Drip Cake or a Triple Chocolate NYC Cookie, get stuck into retro bakes perfect for an afternoon tea with Mini Victoria Sponges and Bourbon Biscuits, or satisfy your sav oury crav ings with a bakery-style Sausage Roll and moreish Caprese Pastries. With a troubleshooting table to help you fix common problems and tips on how to adapt ev ery recipe, this essential baking book has you cov ered from beginner to star baker!

'Imagine a football team which measures its success only on the basis of the goals it scores and doesn't count the goals it concedes. That football team could be losing right through without recognising it…' For as long as they have existed, our economic models have served us an incomplete picture. The models and metrics tells us that our economies are healthy because they are growing. However, this doesn't account for the fact that our growth is driven by a resource that we take for free and treat as infinite: nature. For centuries we have been using it as if it were both, but we know now, more than ever, that our demand on the natural world is unsustainable. It's no longer sufficient to only see part of the picture; it's time that our economic models show us the whole thing. In On Natural Capital, renowned Cambridge economist Sir Partha Dasgupta lays out a seminal and groundbreaking new approach to economics. Challenging everything that has come before, he asks, what if we were to put a value on nature just as we value everything else? An urgent call to transform the focus and structures of global economics, On Natural Capital is a bold and groundbreaking book that could, truly, change everything.

UNLOCK THE POWER OF HERBALISM TO TRANSFORM YOUR HEALTH AND LIFE While modern medicine can only take us so far, herbalism - the science and art of plants as medicine - stands the test of time. In Naturally, clinical herbalist Rachelle Robinett offers a beginner-friendly guide to herbalism, revealing everyday remedies and rituals for health and happiness. Herbs allow you to take control of every aspect of your health in a way that's natural, sustainable and completely customisable. You don't need fancy equipment or an extensive pantry to start - just a desire to feel better, naturally. Weaving practical advice with deep explorations of herbalism's potential to shift our relationship with the natural world, Robinett shares: science-backed guidance on how to use herbs to address a range of aliments, like pain and inflammation, how to regulate the nervous system, how to boost memory and mental clarity; and more; how to work with teas, tinctures, capsules and other herbal blends, as well as the best format for taking each herb; the tried-and-true diet and lifestyle considerations to pair with each herbal protocol; simple, easy-to-follow herbal recipes and formulas. Whether you're battling stress and anxiety, chronic pain, digestion issues, poor sleep, low motivation, or even grief, Naturally shows that herbs may be the solution you've been looking for.

James J. Sexton has spent over two decades in the trenches of high-stakes divorce - watching good people tear each other apart over bad communication, broken trust and problems that could've been solved early on. If they'd only known what to look for. How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage is what he wishes every couple had read before it was too late. This book is an early warning system, a no-punches-pulled guide to the small mistakes, blind spots, and lazy habits that quietly destroy relationships - and the real work it takes to stay in love for the long haul. From emotional drift to financial landmines to social-media sabotaging, from sex to silence to the granola box that finally breaks you, this is a deeply practical, deeply funny guide to protecting your connection, resolving conflict before it escalates and staying close through real life. Whether you're in a relationship, out of one, or wondering if yours will last, this is the relationship book written by someone who has seen how they end - and who, despite it all, still believes in love.

The hilarious and heartwarming autobiography from social media's favourite grandma and granddaughter Hi! I'm Jess, and if you follow us on social media, you'll already know my Nan, Norma. In this book, we want to open up about the personal events that have shaped our unbreakable bond - from the adventures we've been on to the great loves and losses we've experienced. We receive so many questions about Nan's earliest memories, her childhood and her marriage to my granddad Michael, and it has been incredibly special to record these cherished stories together. Through the highs and the lows, Nan's candid reflections on the world have ensured we've shared enough laughter for a lifetime. You can expect to find plenty of them here, including her hilarious thoughts on me ('a tiresome little monkey' ), my partner Jake ('Somebody must be paying him'), dating ('Can't we get through a blurb without you bringing the tone down?') self-care ('Astral cream, you can't beat it') and more. We've written this for everyone who has found comfort in our videos. We hope it brings a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. With love, Jess and Norma xx

Why are we so often in conflict-arguing with ourselves and with others, uncertain over who we are and what we need from our lives? In The Animal and The Thinker, the world-leading, pioneering neuroscientist John Duncan explains that each of us is not just one person - we are two. On one side are our animal instincts, built on the sophisticated needs of human life through evolution, but struggling to navigate the complexity of modern life. On the other side is our rational brain which calculates and cogitates, but is often helpless in the face of bigger questions of meaning and purpose. Dovetailing these two competing sides of ourselves, Duncan draws on a lifetime's pioneering work to attack puzzles that have concerned thinkers, writers and philosophers through human history. Right and wrong. Freedom and responsibility. Women and men. Democracy and justice. Ambition and fulfilment. Understanding how these two sides of ourselves interact offers revealing and often surprising answers to some of the great questions of our lives. Discover a new perspective on human behaviour, and learn how we can better understand ourselves, our struggles, and our search for meaning.