Philosophy in Religion & Spirituality & Nonfiction eBooks

A Fate Forged in Fire

The bestselling romantic fantasy phenomenon and TikTok sensation

by Hazel McBride ...

Series series Bonded to Beasts
❤️ DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON AND CELTIC-INSPIRED WORLD OF DRAGONS AND SIZZLING ROMANCE ❤️Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire.Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries and an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dra... ... Read more

$16.99 NZD

❤️ DISCOVER THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING ROMANTASY PHENOMENON AND CELTIC-INSPIRED WORLD OF DRAGONS AND SIZZLING ROMANCE ❤️Born to rule. Blessed by fire. Broken by desire.Once a territory built on matriarchal rule, Tìr Teine has been without a female heir for centuries and an oppressive anti-magic teaching has infected the land - leading to the tragic decline of the dra...
... Read more
Ikigai

The Japanese secret to a long and happy life

by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles ...

AVAILABLE NOW: The Four-Way Path, a guide to how Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of happiness and purpose - the new book from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERFind purpose, meaning and joy in your work and lifeWe all have an ikigai. It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'. The place where yo... ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

AVAILABLE NOW: The Four-Way Path, a guide to how Indian spirituality holds the key to a life of happiness and purpose - the new book from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERFind purpose, meaning and joy in your work and lifeWe all have an ikigai. It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'. The place where yo...
... Read more
The Trouble With Being Born

by E. M. Cioran ...

Translated by Richard Howard ...

Series series Penguin Modern Classics
'Not to be born is undoubtedly the best plan of all. Unfortunately it is within no one's reach.'In The Trouble With Being Born, E. M. Cioran grapples with the major questions of human existence: birth, death, God, the passing of time, how to relate to others and how to make ourselves get out of bed in the morning.In a series of interlinking aphorisms which are at once pessimistic, poetic and ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

'Not to be born is undoubtedly the best plan of all. Unfortunately it is within no one's reach.'In The Trouble With Being Born, E. M. Cioran grapples with the major questions of human existence: birth, death, God, the passing of time, how to relate to others and how to make ourselves get out of bed in the morning.In a series of interlinking aphorisms which are at once pessimistic, poetic and
... Read more
Justice

What's the Right Thing to Do?

by Michael J. Sandel ...

Michael Sandel's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? invites readers of all ages and political persuasions on a journey of moral reflection, and shows how reasoned debate can illuminate our lives.Is it always wrong to lie?Should there be limits to personal freedom?Can killing sometimes be justified?Is the free market fair?What is the right thing to do?Questions like these are at the heart of ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

Michael Sandel's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? invites readers of all ages and political persuasions on a journey of moral reflection, and shows how reasoned debate can illuminate our lives.Is it always wrong to lie?Should there be limits to personal freedom?Can killing sometimes be justified?Is the free market fair?What is the right thing to do?Questions like these are at the heart of
... Read more
The Discarded Image

An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature

by C. S. Lewis ...

In The Discarded Image, C.S. Lewis paints a lucid picture of the medieval world view, providing the historical and cultural background to the literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It describes the "image" discarded by later years as "the medieval synthesis itself, the whole organization of their theology, science and history into a single, complex, harmonious mental model of the universe. ... Read more

Was $7.99 NZD Now $5.99 NZD

In The Discarded Image, C.S. Lewis paints a lucid picture of the medieval world view, providing the historical and cultural background to the literature of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. It describes the "image" discarded by later years as "the medieval synthesis itself, the whole organization of their theology, science and history into a single, complex, harmonious mental model of the universe.
... Read more
Self-Reliance and Other Essays: Uncover Emerson's Wisdom and Path to Individuality - eBook Edition

by Ralph Waldo Emerson ...

Embark on a philosophical journey with "Self-Reliance and Other Essays: Emerson's Wisdom and Path to Individuality - eBook Edition". Ralph Waldo Emerson's thought-provoking compilation continues to inspire millions of readers worldwide with its timeless wisdom.Engage with profound insights on individuality, self-reliance, and nature through Emerson's eloquent prose. Experience the emotional ... Read more

$1.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a philosophical journey with "Self-Reliance and Other Essays: Emerson's Wisdom and Path to Individuality - eBook Edition". Ralph Waldo Emerson's thought-provoking compilation continues to inspire millions of readers worldwide with its timeless wisdom.Engage with profound insights on individuality, self-reliance, and nature through Emerson's eloquent prose. Experience the emotional
... Read more
The AGI Chronicles

The Inside Story of the Race to Create an Artificial Superintelligence

by Kevin Roose ...

‘Exciting and brilliantly reported’ Walter IsaacsonThis is the story of the twenty-first century’s Manhattan Project: the trillion-dollar sprint to create artificial general intelligence.For the last decade, a handful of companies have been racing to build the most powerful technology in history: artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a computer system capable of outdoing humans at almost ... Read more

$34.25 NZD

‘Exciting and brilliantly reported’ Walter IsaacsonThis is the story of the twenty-first century’s Manhattan Project: the trillion-dollar sprint to create artificial general intelligence.For the last decade, a handful of companies have been racing to build the most powerful technology in history: artificial general intelligence (AGI) – a computer system capable of outdoing humans at almost
... Read more
Sapiens

A Brief History of Humankind: The multi-million copy bestseller

by Yuval Noah Harari ...

'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack ObamaThis Christmas, find out what being human really means. The perfect gift for curious minds.One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?Earth is 4.5 ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

'Interesting and provocative... It gives you a sense of how briefly we've been on this Earth' Barack ObamaThis Christmas, find out what being human really means. The perfect gift for curious minds.One of the world's preeminent historians and thinkers, Yuval Noah Harari challenges everything we know about being human. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens?Earth is 4.5
... Read more
Autobiography of a Yogi

by Paramahansa Yogananda ...

Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages.Self-Realization Fellowship’s editions, and none others, include extensive material ... Read more

$5.05 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Autobiography of a Yogi is at once a beautifully written account of an exceptional life and a profound introduction to the ancient science of Yoga and its time-honored tradition of meditation. Profoundly inspiring, it is at the same time vastly entertaining, warmly humorous and filled with extraordinary personages.Self-Realization Fellowship’s editions, and none others, include extensive material
... Read more
The Silent Patient

The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation

by Alex Michaelides ...

- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since th... ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

- THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since th...
... Read more
Predictably Irrational

The Hidden Forces that Shape Our Decisions

by Dan Ariely ...

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions.Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

Why do smart people make irrational decisions every day? The answers will surprise you. Predictably Irrational is an intriguing, witty and utterly original look at why we all make illogical decisions.Why can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is "free" it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual
... Read more
The Everlasting Man

Complete and Unabridged

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Here is the book that converted C. S. Lewis from atheism to Christianity. This history of mankind, Christ, and Christianity is to some extent a conscious rebuttal of H. G. Wells' Outline of History, which embraced both the evolutionary origins of humanity and the mortal humanity of Jesus. Whereas Orthodoxy detailed Chesterton's own spiritual journey, this book illustrates the spiritual journey of ... Read more

$3.32 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Here is the book that converted C. S. Lewis from atheism to Christianity. This history of mankind, Christ, and Christianity is to some extent a conscious rebuttal of H. G. Wells' Outline of History, which embraced both the evolutionary origins of humanity and the mortal humanity of Jesus. Whereas Orthodoxy detailed Chesterton's own spiritual journey, this book illustrates the spiritual journey of
... Read more
Evolving Dharma

Meditation, Buddhism, and the Next Generation of Enlightenment

by Jay Michaelson ...

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the WestEvolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and irreverent scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows how meditation and mindfulness have moved from ashrams and ... Read more

$35.18 NZD

A no-nonsense guide to the evolution of meditation, mindfulness, and enlightenment in modern-day society—from their religious origins in the East to their more secular incarnations in the WestEvolving Dharma is the definitive guide to the meditation revolution. Fearless, unorthodox, and irreverent scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows how meditation and mindfulness have moved from ashrams and
... Read more
The Trial and Death of Socrates

Four Dialogues

by Plato ...

Series series Dover Thrift Editions: Philosophy
The Dialogues of Plato (427–347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None is more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues — Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and ... Read more

$5.05 NZD

The Dialogues of Plato (427–347 B.C.) rank with the writings of Aristotle as the most important and influential philosophical works in Western thought. In them Plato cast his teacher Socrates as the central disputant in colloquies that brilliantly probe a vast spectrum of philosophical ideas and issues. None is more exciting and revelatory than the four dialogues — Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, and
... Read more
The Death of Socrates

Hero, Villain, Chatterbox, Saint: From the New York Times-bestselling author

by Emily Wilson ...

FROM THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CROSSING THE WINE-DARK SEA AND THE ODYSSEY'Wilson is unquestionably quite cool, and not just by the supposedly-buttoned up standards of her discipline' FTSocrates is revered as a man who spoke truth to power. Yet his death in 399 BC was the first time in recorded history that a democratic government condemned a person to death for their beliefs. His death ... Read more

$26.29 NZD

FROM THE INSTANTLY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CROSSING THE WINE-DARK SEA AND THE ODYSSEY'Wilson is unquestionably quite cool, and not just by the supposedly-buttoned up standards of her discipline' FTSocrates is revered as a man who spoke truth to power. Yet his death in 399 BC was the first time in recorded history that a democratic government condemned a person to death for their beliefs. His death
... Read more
A New Earth

The life-changing bestseller from the author of The Power of Now, an Oprah's Book Club pick

by Eckhart Tolle ...

DISCOVER THE ONLY BOOK EVER CHOSEN TWICE FOR OPRAH WINFREY'S BOOK CLUB: A LIFE-CHANGING MASTERPIECE FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF NOW**.**'A wake-up call for the entire planet. A New Earth helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be and to put ourselves in the now' OPRAH WINFREY'My No. 1 guru will always be ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

DISCOVER THE ONLY BOOK EVER CHOSEN TWICE FOR OPRAH WINFREY'S BOOK CLUB: A LIFE-CHANGING MASTERPIECE FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POWER OF NOW**.**'A wake-up call for the entire planet. A New Earth helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be and to put ourselves in the now' OPRAH WINFREY'My No. 1 guru will always be
... Read more
The Fall of the Wild

Extinction, De-Extinction, and the Ethics of Conservation

by Ben A. Minteer ...

The passenger pigeon, the great auk, the Tasmanian tiger—the memory of these vanished species haunts the fight against extinction. Seeking to save other creatures from their fate in an age of accelerating biodiversity loss, wildlife advocates have become captivated by a narrative of heroic conservation efforts. A range of technological and policy strategies, from the traditional, such as ... Read more

$56.82 NZD

The passenger pigeon, the great auk, the Tasmanian tiger—the memory of these vanished species haunts the fight against extinction. Seeking to save other creatures from their fate in an age of accelerating biodiversity loss, wildlife advocates have become captivated by a narrative of heroic conservation efforts. A range of technological and policy strategies, from the traditional, such as
... Read more
Waking Up

Searching for Spirituality Without Religion

by Sam Harris ...

'An extraordinary book . . . It will shake up your most fundamental beliefs about everyday experience, and it just might change your life.' Paul Bloom___For the millions of people who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris's new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology.Throughout the book, Harris argues that there are important ... Read more

$18.99 NZD

'An extraordinary book . . . It will shake up your most fundamental beliefs about everyday experience, and it just might change your life.' Paul Bloom___For the millions of people who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris's new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology.Throughout the book, Harris argues that there are important
... Read more
The Invention of Wings

by Sue Monk Kidd ...

The No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A powerful and extraordinary novel about the unlikely friendship between two exceptional women during the last years of slavery in the US. From the celebrated author of the multi-million-copy-bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees.'Fascinating... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines' The Times'Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns, ... Read more

$13.99 NZD

The No. 1 New York Times bestseller. A powerful and extraordinary novel about the unlikely friendship between two exceptional women during the last years of slavery in the US. From the celebrated author of the multi-million-copy-bestselling novel The Secret Life of Bees.'Fascinating... A splendid tribute to a pair of true heroines' The Times'Wonderful - well-written, moving and engaging by turns,
... Read more
Paraphernalia

The Curious Lives of Magical Things

by Professor Steven Connor ...

From keys and handkerchiefs to sweets and rubber bands, the curious objects we surround ourselves with, though often seemingly mundane, have a magical quality.Their surprising power to disturb, soothe, seduce or absorb give these quirky objects histories and meanings we rarely ponder. Yet we would be lost without them.Take bags, for example. Why do most women carry handbags, while men rely on ... Read more

$23.65 NZD

From keys and handkerchiefs to sweets and rubber bands, the curious objects we surround ourselves with, though often seemingly mundane, have a magical quality.Their surprising power to disturb, soothe, seduce or absorb give these quirky objects histories and meanings we rarely ponder. Yet we would be lost without them.Take bags, for example. Why do most women carry handbags, while men rely on
... Read more
Life in the Labyrinth

by E. J. Gold ...

Collected lectures on shamanism, multi-dimensional reality, time travel, voyaging beyond the ordinary, and exploration of expanded consciousness spaces. ... Read more

$27.19 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Collected lectures on shamanism, multi-dimensional reality, time travel, voyaging beyond the ordinary, and exploration of expanded consciousness spaces.
... Read more
The Diary of a Drug Fiend

by Aleister Crowley ...

Aleister Crowley's 'The Diary of a Drug Fiend' is a controversial and thought-provoking novel that delves into the world of drug addiction and spiritual exploration. In this work, Crowley explores the destructive power of drugs on the human psyche, using vivid and descriptive language to convey the experiences of the main characters. The narrative style is both introspective and experimental, ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Aleister Crowley's 'The Diary of a Drug Fiend' is a controversial and thought-provoking novel that delves into the world of drug addiction and spiritual exploration. In this work, Crowley explores the destructive power of drugs on the human psyche, using vivid and descriptive language to convey the experiences of the main characters. The narrative style is both introspective and experimental,
... Read more
Maori Philosophy

Indigenous Thinking from Aotearoa

by Dr Georgina Stewart ...

Series series Bloomsbury Introductions to World Philosophies
Covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy. It addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, and whether or not Maori philosophy has a teleological agenda.Introducing students to key texts, ... Read more

$40.50 NZD

Covering the symbolic systems and worldviews of the Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa, New Zealand, this book is a concise introduction to Maori philosophy. It addresses core philosophical issues including Maori notions of the self, the world, epistemology, the form in which Maori philosophy is conveyed, and whether or not Maori philosophy has a teleological agenda.Introducing students to key texts,
... Read more
The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to Be Free

by Andy West ...

Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. He has conversations with prisoners about their lives, discusses their ideas and feelings, and offers new ways to think about their situation. These questions about how to live are ones we all share, but the extraordinary setting makes them more urgent. Can bad behaviour ever be justified? Do we have the right to forgive ourselves, whether we’ve committed a ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

Andy West teaches philosophy in prisons. He has conversations with prisoners about their lives, discusses their ideas and feelings, and offers new ways to think about their situation. These questions about how to live are ones we all share, but the extraordinary setting makes them more urgent. Can bad behaviour ever be justified? Do we have the right to forgive ourselves, whether we’ve committed a
... Read more

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

Philosophy eBooks

Show: