Society & Social Sciences Books

“This is historical research at its best.” — Dan Carlin"I thought I knew the story but learned much that I didn’t know. Outstanding!"— Richard Rhodes"A well-written opus." — The Wall Street...

ONE REMARKABLE WOMANOVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERINGCARER TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN Can one boy overcome the odds stacked against him? Tayo was surprisingly well-spoken boy when he arrived at Cathy's but...

A groundbreaking new perspective on catastrophes throughout human history, with vital lessons for our future 'This book upended my understanding of the ancient world' Zoë Schlanger, author of The...

‘A wonderful book.' Cathy Rentzenbrink‘A remarkable tale’ The Spectator'Finnerty is genuinely funny, but curious and tender, too.' David Ellis, London Standard Restaurant Critic and Going Out Editor...

From Denne Michele Norris and Electric Literature, a vital anthology of essays by trans and gender-nonconforming writers of color, sharing stories of joy, heartbreak, rage, and self-discovery...

With a Foreword by J.D. VanceHeritage Foundation president Kevin Roberts outlines a peaceful "Second American Revolution" for voters looking to shift the power back into the hands of the people...

‘Sensational new book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY‘Bombshell book’ – THE SUN‘Tell-all book’ – MAIL ON SUNDAY'Explosive new book' – DAILY MAIL 'Kervin is a master storyteller' – THE LONDON STANDARD AN...

What you eat doesn’t just impact you – it shapes the world around you. Wonderfully enlightening and engagingly written. Dr IdzIf you are looking at ways to combat the exploitation of the planet this...

ONE REMARKABLE WOMAN. OVER 30 YEARS OF FOSTERING. THE STORY OF ONE CHILD SHE COULD NEVER FORGET. Seven-year-old Reece is the last of six siblings to be taken into foster care. He can't cope with...

A sweeping and surprising new understanding of extreme poverty in America from the authors of the acclaimed $2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America. “This book forces you to see American...

For the first time ever, a survivor tells the shocking inside story of her time trapped in Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking ring.Sarah Ransome moved to New York at the age of...

This is the extraordinary work of Sally Becker, a humanitarian aid worker who for over three decades has risked it all in order to help the children of war.Where Angels Fear to Tread is a reminder...

AN INSTANT USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLERFrom the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and...

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES AND IRISH TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER.THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER._Hope taught me the meaning of life, Tina taught me the meaning of love. It's not everyday you meet a...

14 YEARS5 PRIME MINISTERSTHE PARTY IS OVERTHE SELF-DESTRUCTION OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY With unparalleled access to people who were in the room, Nadine outlines exactly how we got here, and what...

THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTERA Times Book of the Year; A Telegraph Book of the Year; A Daily Mail Book of the Year; A Waterstones Book of the Year‘Required reading for...

This revised and updated edition of Weaning Sense demystifies the weaning world, helping you grow healthy tummies and happy babies (and parents) in no time! Packed full of delicious recipes, this...

Defined as sovereign states with a very small population, land area, or both, microstates serve as fascinating case studies of geopolitical significance. This atlas explores the unique history,...

‘A profoundly inspiring and prophetic perspective on the contemporary world’ Ai Weiwei In the twenty-first century, a wave of political, cultural and technological change has capsized our old...

A downright revolutionary 30th-anniversary deluxe edition of the iconic bestselling biography of Nirvana, updated with exclusive new content exploring the personal and cultural forces that inspired...

Argo meets Spotlight, as New York Times bestselling author Craig Unger reveals his thirty-year investigation into the secret collusion between Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign and Iran,...

From the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century – as well as lesser-known, boundary-pushing innovators with undeniable influence, this collection features music...

Ryan Gosling is so much more than a Hollywood heartthrob… With unforgettable performances in critically acclaimed films such as Barbie, La La Land, Drive and The Notebook, Ryan’s versatility knows no...

This book explores what every dog owner knows – that a dog is never just a dog. They are our companions, best friends, members of the family and for some the most important part of our lives. Our...

A radical work of history that re-centers the American story around El Paso, Texas, gateway between north and south, center of indigenous power and resistance, locus of European colonization of...

Delve into the tumultuous world of music stardom with this collection of obituaries from The Times. From the rock’n’roll pioneers of the 1950s to the pop superstars of the 21st century – as well as...

Winner of the American Library Association Alex Award At just 10 years old, Sonita Alizada was nearly sold into marriage. By the time she turned 16, her price was set at $9,000—a sum meant to buy her...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONA New Yorker Best Book of 2024 • An Esquire Best Book of Fall 2024 • Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence...

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIt’s often said that China is in a cold war with America. The reality is far worse: the war is hot, and the body count is one-sided.China is killing Americans...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERLONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONA New Yorker Best Book of 2024 • An Esquire Best Book of Fall 2024 • Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence...

*A Radio 4 Book of the Week*'Captivating, mind-boggling and deeply disturbing' – Maureen Freely'Humane, thoughtful and urgent — this book will make you think, make you laugh, make you cry, but also...

MONEY & LOVE: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life’s Biggest Decisions is a guide for navigating life’s most consequential and daunting decisions using research-based insights road-tested in a popular...

"A true-crime masterpiece." —Don WinslowFrom the FBI’s former assistant director, a shocking journey to the dark side of America’s highways, revealing the FBI Highway Serial Killings Initiative’s...

The gripping true story, that reads like fiction, of how legendary FBI Special Agent Martin Suarez went deep undercover – and lived a double-life for years – to infiltrate Colombia's most insidious...

A Telegraph Best Book 2025'Elegant and terrifying, the story of those who gave up life in the West for Ukraine's frontlines – some to save democracy, some to save themselves. A modern-day Homage to...

THE BESTSELLING BIOGRAPHY OF THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTERA Times Book of the Year; A Telegraph Book of the Year; A Daily Mail Book of the Year; A Waterstones Book of the Year‘Required reading for...

An astonishing story of kindness, self-learning, pain, unbelievable hope and the sheer power of love to change a life. Christmas 1975 and Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ is riding high in the charts. In...

Imagine a universe where every fleeting moment holds a glimmer of magic, waiting to be discovered. A glimmer is a small or fleeting, positive moment hidden within daily life.Whether it’s singing...

The ultimate celebration of the ultimate rock ’n’ roll band, filled with trivia, fun stories, puzzles and quizzes for Oasis fans and aspiring rock stars. With a frontman who will go down in history...

The captivating story of football told through 100 amazing objects collected from its rich history – a must-read for any football fan What do a Paul Gascoigne puppet, the 1895 British Ladies’ kit,...

‘I salute him with the most heartfelt respect and admiration’ PHILIP PULLMAN‘Entrancing … a creative manifesto’ TELEGRAPH‘Mesmerising … vibrating with life and curiosity’ OBSERVER In this lyrical and...

An Instant New York Times Bestseller!A revealing account of National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster’s turbulent and consequential thirteen months in the Trump White House.At War with Ourselves is...

The inside story of the making of Mean Girls – and our enduring 20-year obsession with it Released in 2004, iconic teen comedy Mean Girls remains as relevant now as ever. But what made an adaptation...

An Observer ‘book to look out for’ in 2026A New Scientist pick for 2026The Surge is a timely, gripping account of humanity’s battle against rising waters — and the urgent choices we must make for our...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Splendid and the Vile brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this 'riveting...

The Sunday Times Number One BestsellerJay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast ‘On Purpose’, distils the timeless wisdom he learned as a practising monk into practical steps...

The Essential Self-Help Guide to Your Children Thriving in a Digital Age from Clinical Psychologist and Bestselling Author Dr Martha Deiros Collado ‘The book us parents urgently need’ Dr Julie...

Elida Friedman was never supposed to have been born. In the Kovno Ghetto in Lithuania, Nazi law forbade Jewish women from giving birth. Yet despite the danger they faced, Dr. Jonah Friedman and his...