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''One of my favourite neuroscientists'' ANGELA DUCKWORTH, author of GRIT''A leading expert in the science of how we make decisions, reveals how to make better ones'' TELEGRAPH''Intellectually penetrating and beautifully written'' ROBERT CIALDINI, author of INFLUENCEOur choices shape who we are - but what determines how we make our choice? n the tumult of everyday life, it''s easy to slip into old habits, make choices without thinking, and forget good advice. The key to both changing ourselves and persuading others is not working harder - but better understanding how our brains work.Here, pioneering neuroscientist Emily Falk introduces a new paradigm for understanding why we do what we do. Blending award-winning research with real-life stories, she reveals the hidden calculations that control our daily decision-making. She illuminates how our values shape our sense of self; how status, community and culture rewire our minds; and how we can use this knowledge to create new opportunities in all areas of our lives.Whether we want to embrace new behaviours or become more effective communicators, Falk offers practical insights on how to apply feedback, focus attention and get in sync with others.This is the essential guide to working with your brain to achieve fulfilling choices and lasting change.

''If you have been the victim of a genuine narcissist, you don''t need TikTok, you need a reliable, serious source of knowledge like Davies''s book'' Sunday Times''Davies outlines a roadmap to recovery'' Stylist''I highly recommend reading How to Leave a Narcissist For Good'' Bryony Gordon, TelegraphYou cannot change a narcissist. But you can change how you deal with one. In How to Leave a Narcissist ... For Good, psychologist Dr Sarah Davies offers this practical guide to understanding and healing from a relationship with a narcissist. Drawing on her clinical work with individuals as well as personal experience, she will help you to: - Understand narcissism and identify narcissistic abuse- Recognise negative patterns and break the cycle- Restore focus to yourself and repair the damage to your self-esteem- Address any resulting trauma and manage emotional overwhelm or distress- Learn and develop healthy boundaries and communication skills- Master self-care and compassion With case studies and expert guidance on rebuilding self-confidence, developing emotional regulation skills and learning mindfulness and grounding techniques, How to Leave a Narcissist ... For Good will help you turn your back on narcissists and look forward to future loving relationships.How to Leave a Narcissist ... For Good was previously published as Never Again. This is a new and updated edition.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BETTY TRASK PRIZENOMINATED FOR THE 2025 GORDON BURN PRIZE''A politically engaged, urgently plotted coming-of-age thriller with a wicked satirical streak'' OBSERVER''A brilliant dissection of race, identity, masculinity and extremism'' MONICA ALI''Riveting ... A blistering and prescient novel'' FERDIA LENNON, author of Glorious ExploitsIn an East London borough, two second-generation immigrants search for a sense of identity and belonging amid a wave of online radicalisation and extremism. College student David survives through music and multiplayer video games. Attacked by his classmates for the controversial on-stage comments of his musical idol Karl Williams, he retreats into an online world of far-right ideologies and toxic masculinity. Hassan, too, is alienated from his friends, who drink, smoke weed and mock his volunteer work at the local mosque. As the young men struggle to find a path through a hostile-seeming world, their fates become tragically, catastrophically intertwined.

''Patel has embraced her inner Jane Austen for this tale, which tackles the social mores of the wider Indian diaspora living in the UAE.'' Crack''A darkly funny tale about the Indian diaspora'' Avni Doshi, Booker Prize-shortlisted author of Burnt SugarLina never wanted children, but now there are two lines on the test. Where does she go from her? ina Solanki is pregnant and newly orphaned, living with her in-laws in their opulent Dubai villa. While her husband fails to make concrete plans to find their own place and tensions in their marriage grow, Lina''s boisterous mother-in-law interferes with every aspect of the pregnancy. Then, when proof of a horrifying family secret arrives from Mumbai, Lina realises that she has a choice when it comes to her baby, her marriage and her place in the world - but is it a choice she wants to make? A bittersweet yet life-affirming debut revealing the intricacies of family life behind closed doors, Shape of an Apostrophe is a taboo-breaking exploration of motherhood, obedience, rebellion and the surprising persistence of love.

A 2024 Book of the Year pick in the Economist, Independent, Prospect, Apollo, New Yorker and at WaterstonesA 2024 Summer Read in the Economist, Telegraph, Guardian, New Yorker, i, and the Evening Standard''My favourite book of 2024... A masterclass of a book'' Brandon Taylor''An art world Great Gatsby, deliciously withering and dishy.'' Patrick Radden Keefe''Orlando Whitfield [is a] really good writer with crazy stories to tell'' Hanif Kureishi DECEPTION IS A FINE ART. When Orlando Whitfield first meets Inigo Philbrick, they are students dreaming of dealing art for a living. Their friendship lasts for fifteen years until one day, Inigo - by then the most successful dealer of his generation - suddenly disappears, accused of a fraud so gigantic and audacious it rocks the art world to its core.A sparklingly sharp memoir of greed, ambition and madness, All That Glitters will take you to the heart of the contemporary art world, a place wilder and wealthier than you could ever imagine.''Explosive... the inside story of the biggest art fraud in American history'' Guardian''Liar''s Poker, but for art'' Economist

''A wonderful, vibrant account'' Susie Dent''A secret history like no other'' BBC History Magazine, Books of the Year 2024Longlisted for the 2025 Berger PrizeWhat if walls could talk? For historian Madeleine Pelling, they can - if you know where to lookAn aristocrat carves obscenities into a tavern window with his diamond ring. A shopkeeper''s daughter sketches customers with a piece of coal. A desperate highwayman, condemned to death, scratches his initials into his prison cell door.Writing on the Wall goes in search of the hidden voices of Britain''s most rebellious and transformative era - a time when anyone in possession of a sharp point and ready surface could find their voice and immortalise their message. Through the marks made by ordinary people, scratched into walls, doors, windows and more, Madeleine Pelling brings the lost stories of the past to life in all their unguarded glory.

''Surprising and complex'' - B.P. WALTER''Suspenseful and perfectly crafted'' - VICTORIA SELMAN''A profoundly thrilling descent into the deadly nature of obsession'' - JANICE HALLETTIt''s always the husband... Isn''t i? strid Webb is missing. The police have found her car crashed near the woods, the driver''s door open, the seat spotted with blood. Her husband Bryan is sure that she''s alive - after all, this isn''t the first time she''s vanished, only to reappear without explanation.As the days pass, Bryan starts to look like a suspect - because he isn''t telling the police the whole truth. Not about Astrid''s stalker, their broken-in back door, or the threatening messages. Then a woman''s body is found in the woods, her face terribly disfigured. By staying silent, is Bryan protecting Astrid, or protecting himsel? rom the bestselling author of The Regret and The Box, this heart-pounding thriller is perfect for readers of Harlan Coben, Mark Billingham and Alex North.''Proper entertainment'' - EMMA CURTIS''An utter page-turner'' - SARAH BONNER''So many twists and turns'' - SAM HOLLAND

''A glittering exploration of love''s many faces - Wild Ground aches with hard-won hope and bruised tenderness'' Colin Walsh, author of Kala''An intoxicating debut from a compelling new voice'' Adelle Stripe, author of Black Teeth and a Brilliant SmileWhen Neef was twelve, her mother moved them out of Leeds and into her boyfriend''s flat miles away. Resentful and unwelcome in their small Yorkshire town, Neef found solace in Danny, only a year older and an outsider himself. As they grew into young adults, they clung to an imagined future together, far away from the substance abuse, poverty and racism that held them and their families hostage.Fifteen years later, Danny''s father tracks her down in London in search of his missing son. Forced to confront the decisions she made and the person she became, Neef is faced with the question that''s troubled her all these years: can she ever move on from her first love?''A heart-breaking tale of love and loss, and a thought-provoking examination of how our histories haunt us'' Jenna Clake, author of Disturbance

''Thank you, Nahid, for your gentle guidance and your beautiful way with words'' Melissa Hemsley''Nahid is a wizard at unwinding and relaxing'' Sara Pascoe''A useful and sustaining book'' Cathy RentzenbrinkLEARN HOW TO PHYSICALLY RELEASE STRESS FROM YOUR BODY AND MIND FOR A CALMER, MORE BALANCED LIFE.Soothe is a revolutionary guide for anyone seeking to break free from the pressures of modern living and reclaim their energy and joy. Providing you with practical tools to soothe your overstimulated mind and body, esteemed somatic movement educator Nahid de Belgeonne teaches you how to:- Tune into your physical and emotional state- Breathe consciously for grounding and relaxation- Explore the healing power of touch- Nourish your body with food and natureWith gentle exercises and the knowledge to understand and nurture your nervous system, Soothe will empower you to make meaningful, lasting changes to restore the balance in your life.

**The irresistible follow-up to the hit debut novel Detransition, Baby**A BOOK TO WATCH IN 2025 IN THE GUARDIAN, IRISH TIMES, ROLLING STONES AND THE BBC''Adventurous, mind-expanding and provocative'' BERNARDINE EVARISTO''Unlike anything I''d ever read ... I want it a million times over, I want it in as many ways as I can consume'' YAEL VAN DER WOUDEN, Women''s Prize-winning author of The Safekeep''As innovative, insightful, funny, and confronting as we''ve come to expect from Peters'' work'' INDEPENDENT, Best Books to Look Out for in 2025''A shining talent'' STYLIST Best Books of 2025''Boy did I love this. Hot, heartbreaking and thrillingly victorious'' MIRANDA JULY ''Potent and surprising and takes no prisoners'' CARMEN MARIA MACHADO ''Spellbinding. With pathos and wit, Peters explores characters on the brink of self-discovery'' BRIT BENNETTDeep in the forest, a group of restless lumberjacks working an illegal logging outfit plan a winter dance that some will volunteer to attend as women; the broadest, strongest axeman finds himself caught in a rivalry with a pretty, young jack that culminates in jealousy, betrayal and an astonishing spectacle of transition. Meanwhile, in other times and places, the gender apocalypse is brought about by an unstable ex-girlfriend; an illicit boarding-school romance surfaces intrigue and cruelty; and a Las Vegas party weekend turns dark when a young crossdresser must choose between a thrilling mystery man or a veteran trans woman offering unglamorous sisterhood.In this quartet of tales, Torrey Peters'' keen eye for the rough edges of desire reveals fresh possibilities. Acidly funny, boldly inventive and breathtaking in scope, Stag Dance provokes and unsettles, inspires and delights.

A timeless classic from the author of The Discovery of Heaven''Fuelled with energy, drama and emotional weight, combined with a light touch and a fast-moving story. Grab it while you can'' Times''Acknowledged as Holland''s finest novelist'' Guardian ''Mulisch is a rarity ... an instinctively psychological novelist'' John UpdikeIn the bitter final months of the Second World War, the body of a Dutch Nazi collaborator is found on the doorstep of an ordinary family home. The repercussions are complex and terrible: the family is killed and the house burned to the ground; only the twelve-year-old son, Anton, survives. Following Anton as he reckons with this trauma through his life, The Assault is a powerful excavation of resistance and the collateral damage wrought on innocent people in times of war.A runaway bestseller that sold 200,000 copies on first publication, this is a classic of Dutch literature from one of the greatest European writers of his time.With an introduction by Thomas Harding, author of Hanns and Rudolf

When Ground Shifts is the extraordinary first-hand account of the United Arab Emirates'' successful bid to host the first World Exposition ever to be held anywhere in the Middle East, South Asia or Africa.As the minister responsible and mother to a young family, the author Reem Al-Hashimy describes the international and personal challenges she faced leading a team which went on to stage one of the most unifying and ground-breaking international events of this century, for the first time providing an equal platform for participants of all nations.A story of resilience and ambition from the heart of Arabia, it challenges stereotypes and prejudices about the Middle East, offers an inspirational picture of what is possible for women and girls in the region and beyond, and sheds new light on a more hopeful vision for international relations at a time of global shifts and realignment.The book also offers the fascinating wider context of the Emirates and its role not only in large international events such as Expo and COP but also, in its rejection of the legacy of colonialism, as a trusted broker between nations and a leading country in the global south.

''Rather splendid'' - FINANCIAL TIMES''Admirably ingenious'' - THE TIMES''A delicious mystery'' - DAILY MAILA trial is rather like a play.We wear our costumes. We perform to the audience.And on a good day no-one gets murdered.Six nights a week the cast of the smash-hit play Daughter of the Revolution performs to a sold-out audience. A thrilling story of forbidden marriage and a secret love child, the critics say it''ll run for years. That is until one night the third act ends not in applause but in death, when leading lady Alexandra Dyce is beheaded live on stage.Every cast member has a motive, but it is the dead woman''s co-star - and ex-husband - Hollywood legend Leo Lusk who is charged with the crime. When defence barrister Charles Konig is brought in last minute, he knows this ought to be the case of a lifetime. But Charles would rather be on his holiday trekking up K2, and he isn''t interested in celebrities, especially ones that seem to be mysteriously trying to derail their own defence. But as he and his co-counsel New York lawyer Yara Ortiz sift through the evidence, it becomes clear that clues may lie in the play itself. And that Charles''s only chance of victory is to identify the real murderer...A delightfully clever legal mystery with as many layers as an onion. Perfect for readers of Janice Hallett, Tom Hindle, Rob Rinder and Richard Osman.''Multi-layered, clever and compelling'' - JENNIE GODFREY''My verdict: all rise for a future book of the year'' - JANICE HALLETT''An excellent courtroom drama'' - HARRIET TYCE''Brilliant. Charles Konig is a wonderful character'' - IAN MOORE

"Shehadeh''s books are like beacons held up against the darkness" Observer"A heartbreaking, hopeful look at how Palestinian culture endures" Irish Times Forgotten is a search for hidden or neglected memorials and places in historic Palestine - now Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories - and what they might tell us about the land and the people who live on our small slip of earth between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.From ancient city ruins to the Nabi ''Ukkasha mosque and tomb, acclaimed writers and researchers Raja Shehadeh and Penny Johnson ask: what has been memorialised, and what lies unseen, abandoned or erased - and why? Whether standing on a high cliff overlooking Lebanon or at the lowest land-based elevation on earth at the Dead Sea, they explore lost connections in a fragmented land.In elegiac, elegant prose, Shehadeh and Johnson grapple not only with questions of Israeli resistance to acknowledging the Nakba - the 1948 catastrophe for Palestinians - but also with the complicated history of Palestinian commemoration today.

AN IRISH INDEPENDENT BOOK TO CATCH YOUR IMAGINATION IN 2025''A psychedelic fever dream'' ESQUIRE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2025''A wildly original anti-capitalist satire'' GUARDIAN''A rip-roaring satire of late capitalism and humanity''s unerring instinct for self-sabotage'' IRISH TIMES''An incandescent imagination'' VALERIA LUISELLIThe year is 2272. New York and Buenos Aires were submerged years ago and the Patagonian archipelagos are the only habitable lands on Earth. Here, Dengue Boy is a humanoid mosquito whose monstrous appearance repulses everyone, including his own mother.As the world spirals to its end, Dengue Boy searches for the meaning of his life and his true origins. Elsewhere, adults exploit the value of pandemics on the Stock Exchange and waste the last of Earth''s resources, while their privileged children plug into virtual realities and stream violent video games. For readers of China Miéville, Samanta Schweblin and Mariana Enríquez, with joyful, savage flair, Dengue Boy blends body horror and cyberpunk to deliver an extraordinary portrait of a demented future.Translated from Spanish by Rahul Bery

* AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4 *''A master storyteller'' - GUARDIAN''A superb chronicler of cop culture'' - SUNDAY TIMES''The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke'' - THE TIMES THERE''S DANGER ON THE OPEN ROADSummer is approaching on the Mornington Peninsula. The heat is ramping up, a drought has been forecast, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis is already recycling his shower water and dreading the upcoming holiday madness. But then he''s called to the sleepy town of Waterloo, where there''s something more to fear. Women are being abducted and murdered, their bodies found along the Old Highway. The media demand answers, and with a team who cause as much trouble as they solve, Challis is under increasing pressure. But this killer''s business is far from over... From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author of Consolation and Day''s End comes the first Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.