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Naomi Klein
A personal trip into the uncanny Mirror World of our polarised culture, from the international bestselling author of The Shock Doctrine
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Andy Mitchell
A neuropsychologist takes ten different drugs in this panoramic view of psychedelics today
Sidney Bloch, Nick Haslam
An authoritative resource for understanding the nature of mental illnesses and for pointing the way to recovery, written by two eminent mental health professionals with almost a century of academic…
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Philip Gold
An eye-opening exploration of the latest scientific discoveries about depressive illness, from one of the leading researchers in the field
Jenny Odell
A book about how we can reclaim time from a culture that commodifies and capitalises it from the bestselling author of How to Do Nothing
Sheila Liming
A smart and empowering book about the simple art of hanging out ... and of taking back our social lives from the deadening while of contemporary life
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Johann Hari
Why have we lost our ability to focus? What are the causes? And, most importantly, how do we get it back?
Joseph Henrich
An exhilarating account of how psychology, culture and institutions co-evolved to produce the Western mind
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Richard Firth-Godbehere
A sweeping exploration of the ways in which emotions shaped the course of human history, and how our experience and understanding of emotions have evolved along with us.
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Rina Raphael
In this in-depth, provocative criticism of the wellness industry, journalist Rina Raphael examines the history of an industry that modestly began with diets and calisthenics and has grown into the…
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John Safran
Wild, hilarious and thought-provoking, Puff Piece is a probing look into Big Tobacco and the vaping industry, and how words can be literally a matter of life and death.
Cathy O'Neil
Shame is being weaponized by governments and corporations to attack the most vulnerable. It's time to fight back
Susan Cain
From the author of the megaselling phenomenon Quiet, the no. 1 NYT bestseller on how to turn sorrow into beauty - and even joy
James O'Loghlin, Ian Hickie
Written with compassion and curiosity, warmth and humour, Minding Your Mind is for anyone who wants the best for their mental well-being but might not know the best way to…
Aileen Moreton-Robinson
Persuasive and engaging, Talkin’ Up to the White Woman is a timely and necessary argument for the inclusion of Indigenous perspectives in the teachings and practices that impact on Australia’s…
Mr. Bill Hayes
From Insomniac City author Bill Hayes, who can tackle just about any subject in book form, and make you glad he did (SF Chronicle)–a cultural, scientific, literary, and personal history…
Jon Savage
A reissue of Jon Savage’s landmark cultural history of youth, with a new introduction from the author.
Elfy Scott
An investigation into the failings of Australia's mental healthcare system, grounded in a personal story of a mother daughter relationship.
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Paula Marantz Cohen
An invigorating exploration of the pleasures and social benefits of conversation
Michael Pollan
A remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs.
Angela Saini
In this bold and radical book, award-winning science journalist Angela Saini goes in search of the true roots of what we call patriarchy, uncovering a complex history of how it…
Pragya Agarwal
An urgent exploration of how the gendering of emotions came about, and what we can do to change these damaging stereotypes
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
With her trademark optimism, sass, boldness and search for answers, across a collection of new and revisited essays, Yassmin Abdel-Magied explores resistance, transformation, and revolution.
Laura Bates
An investigation onto the patriarchy and how it impacts our day-to-day lives.
Ahona Guha
A groundbreaking book that will broaden and expand your thinking, whether you are a trauma survivor, a clinician, someone who loves a survivor, or someone seeking to understand abuse.
Katrine Marcal
Bestselling author Katrine Marcal reveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back. Every day, extraordinary inventions and innovative ideas are side-lined in a…
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Lost Connections offers a radical new way of thinking about this crisis. It shows that once we understand the real causes, we can begin to turn to pioneering new solutions…
Hannah Critchlow
Sunday Times top ten bestselling author of The Science of Fate neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow brilliantly illuminates the new science of collective intelligence, showing how it can work to improve our…
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Jordan Guiao
Many of us know an anti-vaxxer or a selfie-obsessed narcissist who clutters our social feeds; an online conspiracy theorist or a child whose face is buried in a smartphone. Some…
Florence Given
The record-breaking, bestselling Women Don’t Owe You Pretty as a black and white modern classic.
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Jessica Nordell
Discover how we can all work to end one of the most corrosive issues of our time: unconscious bias.
Aubrey Gordon
From the creator of Your Fat Friend, an explosive indictment on the systemic and cultural issues facing plus-sized people that will move us toward creating an agenda for fat…
Nina Power
A philosopher asks, what exactly do men get out of being men in the twenty-first century?
Susie Alegre
The story of our most fundamental human right - and why it is in grave danger.
Sarah Jaffe
Whether it’s working for free in exchange for ‘experience’, enduring poor treatment in the name of being ‘part of the family’, or clocking serious overtime for a good cause, more…
Isabel Wilkerson
From one of America’s most celebrated writers, the moving, eye-opening bestseller about power, history and what lies hidden under the surface of ordinary lives;
‘The hierarchy of caste is not…
Naomi Klein, Rebecca Stefoff
The first book for younger readers by internationally bestselling social activist Naomi Klein, with Rebecca Stefoff - the most authoritative and inspiring book on climate change for teenage readers yet.
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W. Keith Campbell, PhD, Carolyn Crist
Cut through the noise around narcissism with the leading researcher in the field
A galvanizing critique of the forces vying for our attention – and our personal information – that redefines what we think of as productivity, reconnects us with the environment, and…
bell hooks
All About Love is the acclaimed first volume in feminist icon bell hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy.
Rebecca Solnit
A collection of essays on feminism, from one of the most important and original public intellectuals writing today.
Brigid Delaney
Reasons Not to Worry is an accessible introduction to Stoic principles of virtue, moderation and self-discipline, adapting this ancient knowledge to inspire practical advice for everyday life.
Our lives are driven by a fact that most of us can’t name and don’t understand. It defines who our friends and lovers are, which careers we choose, and whether…
Amanda Montell
The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as…
Malcolm Gladwell
The popular podcast host and author explores how people interact with strangers and why these exchanges often go wrong, offering strategic tips for more accurate and productive interactions.
