A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BESTSELLER'You won't look at your screens in the same way after reading this book' Grace Blakeley, author of VULTURE CAPITALISM'Read this book!' Jeremy Corbyn'A book never more sorely needed than now' David Larbi'Urgent...Persuasive and brilliantly written' Yasmin Alibhai-Brown'A must-read!' Deborah Frances-White, host of The G...

A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BESTSELLER'You won't look at your screens in the same way after reading this book' Grace Blakeley, author of VULTURE CAPITALISM'Read this book!' Jeremy Corbyn'A book never more sorely needed than now' David Larbi'Urgent...Persuasive and brilliantly written' Yasmin Alibhai-Brown'A must-read!' Deborah Frances-White, host of The G...

“At the core, Hit Refresh, is about us humans and the unique quality we call empathy, which will become ever more valuable in a world where the torrent of technology will disrupt the status quo like never before.” – Satya Nadella from Hit Refresh“Satya has charted a course for making the most of the opportunities created by technology while also facing up to the hard questions.” – Bill Gates from the Foreword of Hit Refresh

**'A brilliant and important book' – Chris van Tulleken, author of Ultra-Processed People'A smart first step into completely resetting your digital life' – Stylist**A social media ban for under 16s does not make the problem disappear. Teenagers will have to use their devices differently now and Smartphone Nation provides the practical solutions you and your family need to take back control.In this acclaimed book, Dr Kaitlyn Regehr, one of ...

*** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ***'If we could issue a reading list to 10 Downing Street, I'd put this book near the top.'GUARDIAN'Explosive, timely and urgent'DAILY TELEGRAPH'Revealing, empathetic and timely'JONATHAN FREEDLAND'Brilliant, powerful and hopeful'PHILIPPA PERRYEven before a global pandemic introduced us to ...

Nominated for the Business Book Awards 'Embracing Change' category-----If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust?From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is at an all-time low. Widespread corruption, elitism and economic disparity have led to a worldwide upsurge of anti-establishment movements. But this isn't the age of distrust - far from it.In this revolutionary book, ...

What makes a global corporation give away its prized intellectual property? Why are Ivy League universities allowing anyone to take their courses for free? What drives a farmer in rural Africa to share his secrets with his competitors?A collection of hactivists, hobbyists, forum-users and maverick leaders are leading a quiet but unstoppable revolution. They are sharing everything they know, and turning knowledge into action in ways that were unimaginable even a decade ago. Driven b...

**From a world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of commercial marketing on children, a timely investigation into how big tech is hijacking childhood—and what we can do about it“Engrossing and insightful . . . rich with details that paint a full portrait of contemporary child-corporate relations.” —Zephyr Teachout, The New York Times Book Review**Even before COVID-19, digital technologies had become deeply embedded in children’s lives, despite a growi...

**Walkley Award-winning journalist Tracey Spicer exposes the next frontier of feminism through the lens of artificial intelligence. Man-Made aims to open readers’ eyes to a transformative technological shift in society and give them the tools to make positive change.Winner,** 2023 Australian Business Book Awards, Social ResponsibilityLonglisted for the 2023 Walkley Book Award'Mum, I want a robot slave.'Broadcaster Tr...

What does it mean to ‘be a leader’?What does true leadership look like in the 2020s, when we’re facing complexity and challenges in every direction – from climate disaster to political division, and inequality to consumer mistrust?And how can we be part of the solution, while crafting a meaningful and satisfying career?The answers aren’t simple, but Holly Ransom is closer to finding them than most. Barely into her thirties, since chairing the G20 Youth Summ...

**“A candid, rigorous, and witty read on how to stop digital devices from wreaking havoc on our lives. As a leading expert on social media and internet policy, Kaitlyn Regehr illuminates what we can do—individually and collectively—to put our smartphones in their place.”—Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingA transformative guide to outsmarting your screen and establishing healthier tech habits...

How games are being harnessed as instruments of exploitation—and what we can do about itWarehouse workers pack boxes while a virtual dragon races across their screen. If they beat their colleagues, they get an award. If not, they can be fired. Uber presents exhausted drivers with challenges to keep them driving. China scores its citizens so they behave well, and games with in-app purchases use achievements to empty your wallet.Points, badges, and leaderboar...