Social, group or collective psychology

Hilarious and perturbing, Jon Ronson's second collection of Guardian journalism is a treat for anyone who suspects they're at the mercy of forces they can barely comprehend.

'Could there be a more relevant book for our times?

'Empathetic, enlightening, deeply human' - Michael Harris, author of SolitudeAn intimate portrait of loneliness, All the Lonely People sees psychologist Dr Sam Carr collect hours of conversations with the young and old, single parents, carers, teenagers and the bereaved.

'Andrew Gold is the new Jon Ronson.

'This is a life-changing book.

For parents, understanding The Sense Connection enhances the skills needed to raise happy, well-adjusted children who will become successful, emotionally-balanced adults.

Out of the Ordinary is Jon Ronson at his inimitable best: hilarious, thought-provoking and with an unerring eye for human frailty - not least his own.

Ira Rechtshaffer unpacks the Buddhist map to personal transformation with psychological sophistication, offering fresh insights into the complexity of personality and the challenge of intimacy in relationships.

'A celebration of human idiosyncrasy and of our talent for building shared meaning and solidarity out of the strangest material' - TLSFans takes you on a journey into the world of superfans - in all of its strange, sometimes dark, and complicated forms.

From neurons to nations, Talking Heads is a stunning survey of the science of human connection and communication.

'Fascinating .

Is it in our best interest to compete or to cooperate?

A Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Daniel Pink and Adam Grant NEXT BIG IDEA book club read about how to avoid the pitfalls of too little, and too much, complexity.

The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeHow to Listen is part of a charming series of books from Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, exploring the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice.

Who doesn't want to be more popular?

Als Mittel zur Orientierung -werden mit dem Werkzeug der "Drei Blickwinkel"-nacheinander die individuelle, soziale und die Sachperspektive eingenommen.

Them is an eye-opening, outrageously funny exploration of extremism, which makes both author and reader think twice about the looking-glass world of 'us' and 'them' .

Ever wonder if there are alternatives to hostilities between nations and cultural groups?

'A practical and timely book I highly recommend' Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive Global'Connect offers a compelling and highly accessible roadmap for building relationships that lead to professional success and personal fulfilment.

'Fascinating' Guardian'Brilliant' Evening Standard'Electrifying' Financial Times'So interesting I literally couldn't put it down' Sunday TimesWe are living in an age of heightened individualism.

From Marcus Collins, strategist to Apple, Nike and Beyonce, discover how you can harness the most powerful vehicle for influencing behaviour: true cultural engagement.

The Number One International bestseller'We need books like this one' - Steven Pinker, psychologist and bestselling author of RationalityAt last, stupidity explained!

25 kleine Dinge, die deinen Small Talk verbessernEntdecken Sie die Kunst des mühelosen Small Talks!

Celebrating Fifty Years of Picador BooksJon Ronson's captivating and brilliant exploration of one of our world's most underappreciated forces: shame.

A toolkit of accessible, science-backed strategies, How to Calm Your Mind reveals the path to a less anxious life, and even greater productivity, through calm.

A practical teacher guide book for helping students to improve their communication skills in EnglishHow can teachers bridge the gap between the language of the classroom and the world outside?

Why are we more likely to fall in love when we feel in danger?

Sexual Enlightenment provides a guide for anyone-from couples to singles, from parents to students, from professionals to entrepreneurs-looking for bringing lasting fulfillment into their lives, relationships and work.

We each have a personal narrative about our life that incorporates stories within a larger whole.

It's a game you're already playing, whether you like it or not.

'Simple, smart and savvy - this book shows employees how to reach for the sky and use initiative they never knew was there.

A MODERN MANUAL FOR ACING ALL SOCIAL INTERACTIONS THAT WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO HANDLE THE TRICKIEST OF PEOPLE AND SITUATIONS' THOMAS ERIKSON, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SURROUNDED BY IDIOTS Discover the tools to identify healthy and toxic behaviours in all areas of life and separate the red flags from the green, from TikTok psychologist Dr Ali Fenwick---CRACK THE BEHAVIOURAL CODE BEHIND EVERYDAY DRAMAIs there a situation(ship) you can t find your way out of?

'A goldmine of surprising insights.

Fascinating .