Auckland Council Libraries: Psychology and philosophy new titles

New titles

Ngā Taitara hōu

​Didn't find what you were looking for? Go to the catalogue.

Psychology and philosophy

True
8 ways to hope  by William R. (William Richard) Miller

8 ways to hope

William R. (William Richard) Miller

"You can't take a leap of faith without it. It lets you dream of a brighter future. And in a world worn down by political conflict, climate change, war, and other perils, many worry about losing it. Pioneering psychologist William R. Miller takes a fresh look...

Request
The undiscovered self  by C. G. (Carl Gustav) Jung

The undiscovered self

C. G. (Carl Gustav) Jung

"In The Undiscovered Self Jung explains the essence of his teaching for a readership unfamiliar with his ideas. He highlights the importance of individual responsibility and freedom in the context of today's mass society, and argues that individuals must...

Request
The signs  by Tara Swart

The signs

Tara Swart

"In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart draws on breathtaking real-life stories, cognitive science, ancient wisdom and much more to show that signs can guide and empower us. Have you ever experienced a coincidence that felt too unlikely to...

Request
Hollywood confidential  by Steve (Television producer) Jones

Hollywood confidential

Steve (Television producer) Jones

"Blending personal experience with insights from top Hollywood figures, this motivational guide offers practical advice, affirmations and strategies to help creatives silence self-doubt, embrace their dreams and step into the spotlight to live a purposeful and...

Request
Fired up  by Shannon Watts

Fired up

Shannon Watts

"From the founder of Moms Demand Action, a guide to harnessing your potential, living without fear, and coming alive at any age. Too many of us are living on autopilot. We believe we're too old, too busy, or too inexperienced to go after what we really want....

Request
Authority  by Andrea Long Chu

Authority

Andrea Long Chu

"Since her canonical 2017 essay 'On Liking Women', the Pulitzer Prize–winning critic Andrea Long Chu has established herself as one of the most provocative, funny, brilliant and stylish critics at work today. With devastating wit and polemical clarity, she...

Request
Intelligence reframed  by Howard Gardner

Intelligence reframed

Howard Gardner

"The theory of multiple intelligences is updated in this state-of-the-art report, which introduces existential intelligence and naturalist intelligence. It offers provocative ideas about creativity, leadership and moral excellence"--Publisher's description.

Request
Blessed are the spiraling  by Levi Lusko

Blessed are the spiraling

Levi Lusko

"The whirlwind of chaos and confusion barreling toward you has likely caught you completely off guard. Maybe you're navigating a season of transition--a career shift, a major life adjustment, or just an unshakable sense of disorientation. When the things that...

Request
The empath's survival guide  by Judith Orloff

The empath's survival guide

Judith Orloff

"The Empath's Survival Guide is an invaluable resource for empaths and anyone who wants to nurture their empathy and develop coping skills in our high-stimulus world -- while fully embracing their gifts of intuition, compassion, creativity, and spiritual...

Request
Success through a positive mental attitude  by Napoleon Hill

Success through a positive mental attitude

Napoleon Hill

"A classic self-improvement title by the author of the bestselling Think and Grow Rich. It is possible to make all your dreams come true – just think positively and discover how to awaken hidden powers within you. This book will show you just how easy it is....

Request
How compassion works  by John J. Makransky

How compassion works

John J. Makransky

"How Compassion Works presents a method of mindfulness training, adapted from Tibetan Buddhism in dialogue with contemporary psychological schools such as attachment theory, to uncover an innate, healing source of compassion and awareness that is always...

Request
Lost boys  by James (Columnist) Bloodworth

Lost boys

James (Columnist) Bloodworth

"Rarely has there been a more confusing time to be a man. This uncertainty has spawned an array of bizarre and harmful underground subcultures, collectively known as the manosphere, as men search for new forms of belonging. In Lost Boys, James Bloodworth...

Request
How to fall in love with questions  by Elizabeth Weingarten

How to fall in love with questions

Elizabeth Weingarten

"Journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten charts a new path to embrace the questions of our lives instead of seeking fast, easy answers, inspired by cutting-edge research and age-old wisdom from the poet Rainer Maria Rilke"--Publisher's...

Request
Conflict resilience  by Robert C. Bordone

Conflict resilience

Robert C. Bordone

"Two former Harvard faculty--one an internationally-recognized negotiator and conflict management expert from Harvard Law, the other a leading behavioral neurologist and cutting-edge scientist from Harvard Med--join forces to introduce conflict resilience: the...

Request
Think like a stoic  by Ken'ichirō Mogi

Think like a stoic

Ken'ichirō Mogi

"In a world overflowing with abundance and information, the calm and clarity of stoicism has never been more necessary. In this new book, bestselling author Ken Mogi explores the ancient Greek philosophy as well as its resonance with other cultures around the...

Request
Grounded success  by Kemi Nekvapil

Grounded success

Kemi Nekvapil

"This is a book about success, but not the kind that leaves us empty, exhausted and disconnected. Society's accepted idea of 'success' has been measured by bigger, faster and more. But what if you gave yourself permission to define what really matters to you...

Request
I wish someone had told me ...  by Dana Perino

I wish someone had told me ...

Dana Perino

"A blueprint for success in your life and career. An all-star line-up of Dana's lifelong friends and Fox News personalities with wide-ranging talents and accomplishments share amazing stories about their own experiences, offering invaluable guidance and wisdom...

Request
Spooky science  by Meagan Ankney

Spooky science

Meagan Ankney

"Discover the science behind the supernatural. The inquiring minds behind the Spooky Science Sisters podcast want to know: Why's it so chilly in here all of a sudden? Not because of a ghost ... that' for sure! Join authors Meagan Ankney and Paige Miller on...

Request
A philosophy of shame  by Frédéric Gros

A philosophy of shame

Frédéric Gros

"As Frédéric Gros argues, shame arises when our perception of reality rejects passivity and resignation and instead embraces imagination. Shame thus becomes the expression of an anger that is a powerful, transformative force - one that assumes a radical...

Request
In the cosmic zone  by Madi Murphy

In the cosmic zone

Madi Murphy

"Step out of the Comfort Zone and into the Cosmic Zone with 12 actionable keys, and embark on a journey to unlock your highest potential and navigate life with clarity and cosmic alignment. The Cosmic Zone is where everyday individuals flex their supernatural...

Request
Flex your feelings  by Emily (Clinical psychologist) Anhalt

Flex your feelings

Emily (Clinical psychologist) Anhal...

"This is Atomic Habits for your mental health-a data-driven, practical, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional strength necessary to face all of life's challenges and become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be. Can...

Request
Life of your dreams  by Mark Pentecost

Life of your dreams

Mark Pentecost

"From teacher and coach to self-made billionaire, Mark Pentecost reveals the seven steps that took him from surviving to thriving, inspiring readers to dream big, take action, and transform their own lives. Life of Your Dreams by Mark Pentecost offers an...

Request
The creative's mind  by James A. Afremow

The creative's mind

James A. Afremow

"In every creator's journey, there comes a stage where mental challenges are bigger than artistic ones-and it can be hard to know where to turn. This insightful book offers a rich source of mental strategies, resilience tips, and practical advice tailored...

Request
God and the afterlife  by Jeffrey Long

God and the afterlife

Jeffrey Long

"Based on the largest near-death-experience study in history--involving 3,000 people from diverse backgrounds and religious traditions, including nonbelievers--a New York Times best-selling author presents startling evidence that a Supreme Being exists--and...

Request
Love's labour  by Stephen Grosz

Love's labour

Stephen Grosz

"When it comes to love why do we find things so difficult? Drawing on over forty years of candid and surprising conversations with his patients, Stephen Grosz asks, what gets in the way of our falling in love? And what must we do to stay there?"--Publisher's...

Request
The confidence ritual  by Jules Von Hep

The confidence ritual

Jules Von Hep

"A toolkit for glowing up in ways that go deeper than skincare and selfies Whether you're prepping for a big moment, craving a mindset shift or just in need of a feel-good boost. . . welcome to The Confidence Ritual. In this heart-burstingly honest, hilarious...

Request
How to read and interpret a birth chart  by Laurie Farrington

How to read and interpret a birth chart

Laurie Farrington

"Master astrologer Laurie Farrington distills her decades of experience into a clear and concise system of preparing and interpreting natal charts, whether one's own, those of friends and family, or for clients as a professional astrologer. Each of us...

Request
The 1% wellness experiment  by Gabrielle Treanor

The 1% wellness experiment

Gabrielle Treanor

"You don't need to devote hours to work on your wellbeing: you can improve your life by taking just 1% of your day to focus on your mental and emotional health. There are 1440 minutes in every 24 hours, subtract the optimal 8 hours of sleep and you're left...

Request
Relationship OCD  by Sheva Rajaee

Relationship OCD

Sheva Rajaee

"Obsessive doubt and commitment phobia are relationship wreckers. Written by an anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) expert, Relationship OCD offers an evidence-based, cognitive-behavioral approach to finding relief from chronic relationship...

Request
Ara  by Hinemoa Elder

Ara

Hinemoa Elder

"Ara: a Māori guidebook of the mind is a resource for anyone seeking some comfort and clarity amid the chaos of our life's path. Travel through this mind map navigating growth and discovery"--Publisher information.

Request
Ecotherapy  by David Key

Ecotherapy

David Key

" Ecotherapy: A Field Guide presents an extensive review of the field of ecotherapy that unearths a number of ambiguities in the way this therapy is understood and described. The review explores six themes derived from a critical analysis of the findings:...

Request
A curiosity of folklore, magic & spells  by Sam McKechnie

A curiosity of folklore, magic & spells

Sam McKechnie

"Discover simple magic, heirloom recipes and forgotten fairytales in this eclectic treasury. The twelve chapters, representative of the calendar year, present the celebrations, superstitions and folklore that shape our year. From cherished traditions like...

Request
Coming clean  by Eric Heinze

Coming clean

Eric Heinze

"What has gone wrong with the left—and what leftists must do if they want to change politics, ethics, and minds. Leftists have long taught that people in the West must take responsibility for centuries of classism, racism, colonialism, patriarchy, and other...

Request
The 9 points of potential  by Ingrid Stabb

The 9 points of potential

Ingrid Stabb

"A revolutionary take on the enneagram test that provides a unique way of looking at your greatest strengths in the workplace and how to use them to succeed as a business leader and team player. Everyone in their respective workplace aims to be efficient,...

Request
The opposite of settling  by Case Kenny

The opposite of settling

Case Kenny

"Are you looking for a love that offers you clarity, not confusion? Does it feel like love has gotten too complicated? Does the sea of dating rules and expectations make you feel overwhelmed? Case Kenny, host of the New Mindset, Who Dis? podcast and author of...

Request
The Italian soul  by Judith Valente

The Italian soul

Judith Valente

"The Italian Soul is a pilgrimage of the heart, a journey toward change that will allow its readers to approach life with a more contemplative stance and recreate a sense of la dolce vita-the sweet life-wherever they might be. The Italian Soul offers practical...

Request
The inner fitness revolution  by Tina Lifford

The inner fitness revolution

Tina Lifford

"This book is about proactively acknowledging and connecting with your inner Self--your source of personal power and inner health and wellbeing. Like physical fitness, inner fitness is an ongoing process of development But exercise does not resolve our...

Request
How to win  by Kate F. Hays

How to win

Kate F. Hays

"During her two decades as a sport psychologist, Dr Kate Hays has been developing 'The Building Blocks of Success', a framework which has become a transformative programme for forging a winning mentality in both an individual and group setting. The process has...

Request
The prism  by Laura Day

The prism

Laura Day

"A consultant to billion-dollar companies and the brightest lights of Hollywood, Laura Day--in her bestselling, breakthrough book Practical Intuition--explained how anyone can train themselves to gain full access to the powers of their intuitive mind. Only...

Request
50 sentences that make life easier  by Karin Kuschik

50 sentences that make life easier

Karin Kuschik

"Discover the bestselling personal development guide designed to help you feel confident, exude calm, establish boundaries, and live an easier, more self-determined life. Often, just one line can turn a difficult situation around or stop trouble in its tracks:...

Request
Joyspan  by Kerry Burnight

Joyspan

Kerry Burnight

"A prominent US gerontologist's practical, science-based guide to aging well. Growing old in today's society is daunting. The core message of this book is that losing your quality of life as you age is not inevitable. You can live a great life all the way to...

Request
Habits of high performers  by James Laughlin

Habits of high performers

James Laughlin

"In Habits of High Performers, renowned strategist, mental skills coach, and award-winning podcaster James Laughlin uncovers the seven musts of a high-performing life. This collection of principles is a game-changer for anyone wanting to earn more, be...

Request
Prime time  by Bec Wilson

Prime time

Bec Wilson

"Feel like you're turning the corner into a new stage of life? You might be in your Prime Time! From bestselling author and podcast host Bec Wilson comes Prime Time: 27 Lessons for the New Midlife, a practical, inspiring guide to making the most of the...

Request
Ultimate psychometric tests  by Mike Bryon

Ultimate psychometric tests

Mike Bryon

"Don't let a psychometric test - or your nerves - stand between you and your dream job. Many interviews and assessment centres include psychometric testing as part of the hiring process, and fears about tests are all too common and undermine confidence and...

Request
A history of astrology, divination and prophecy

A history of astrology, divination and prophecy

"A History of Astrology, Divination & Prophecy traces the journey of astrology from its roots in the 3rd century BCE, when ancient Mesopotamians studied celestial bodies with the aim of predicting the future, and its development into the distinct branches of...

Request
Self-obsession  by Tom Davies

Self-obsession

Tom Davies

"If you've ever struggled with stress, low mood or a loss of meaning, you have likely been told to engage in self-help. But how do we help ourselves without truly understanding what the "self" is or how our relationship with it causes us problems? In this...

Request
The genius myth  by Helen Lewis

The genius myth

Helen Lewis

"The tortured poet. The rebellious scientist. The monstrous artist. The tech disruptor. You can tell what a society values by who it labels as a genius. You can also tell who it excludes, who it enables, and what it is prepared to tolerate. Taking us from the...

Request
Are you mad at me?  by Meg Josephson

Are you mad at me?

Meg Josephson

"A psychologist and viral TikTok star decodes the six archetypes of people pleasing, revealing how to unlearn this trauma response and find true connection with yourself and others"--Publisher's description.

Request
Hark  by Alice Vincent

Hark

Alice Vincent

"We're told women are good at listening, but we rarely examine what they're listening to, what their worlds sound like, or how it feels to be expected to listen in a world of noise made by men. Like so many of us, Alice Vincent had become overwhelmed by the...

Request
Conversations on kindness  by Bernadette Russell

Conversations on kindness

Bernadette Russell

"Hello, and thank you in advance for reading this book. It's about the experiment I undertook after I decided that I would do a kind thing for a stranger every single day for a year. This story I'm about to tell is a pretty messy one. Some of it is sad. Some...

Request
Conquer your negative thoughts  by Daniel G. Amen

Conquer your negative thoughts

Daniel G. Amen

"Thoughts that we allow to circle again and again in our minds build ruts or roads in the brain, making those thoughts more likely to dominate and control our lives. But we aren't doomed to feel down when life doesn't go our way. In Conquer Your Negative...

Request
The science of revenge  by James Kimmel

The science of revenge

James Kimmel

"There is a hidden addiction plaguing this country right now: revenge. Researchers have identified retaliation in response to real and imagined grievances as the root cause of most forms of human aggression and violence. From vicious tweets to road rage,...

Request
Ghostlore  by Icy Sedgwick

Ghostlore

Icy Sedgwick

"As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories.Ghosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia - from Scotland's Green Lady to...

Request
Wonderstruck  by Helen De Cruz

Wonderstruck

Helen De Cruz

"What explains people's propensity to ask existential questions that they have little hope of resolving, such as: Why are we here? What, if any, is our purpose? What is the structure of the universe? That humans engage in these endeavors has long puzzled...

Request
Becoming HER  by Monica Yates

Becoming HER

Monica Yates

"Picture HER: a woman who moves through life with ease, grace, and confidence. She isn't caught up in the chaos of modern life. Instead, she exudes strength, radiates authenticity, and cultivates relationships that uplift her. 'Becoming HER' is about healing...

Request
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus  by Ludwig Wittgenstein

Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus

Ludwig Wittgenstein

"Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, first published in German in 1921 and in English translation in 1922, is one of the most influential philosophical texts of the twentieth century. It played a fundamental role in the development of analytic...

Request
Own your story  by Lael Stone

Own your story

Lael Stone

"Have you ever asked yourself, why am I like this? Have you felt trapped in a story that never seems to change? With over two decades of experience guiding families, Lael Stone delves into the profound impact of childhood "imprints" -- the deeply ingrained...

Request
Bless the messy  by Jess Bird

Bless the messy

Jess Bird

"Supreme moments of beauty and joy can be found in mess. Jess Bird is proof in point of that. Author and illustrator Jess Bird is a queer woman who received a late in life ADHD diagnosis and is raising her kids in a blended family with her wife and ex-husband....

Request
Intentional living  by Jayne Wallace

Intentional living

Jayne Wallace

"A great believer in soulful connection, Jayne Wallace has a grab-bag of spiritual tools she is sharing for the first time with women who are stressed out, time-poor and want to bring more meaning into their lives. Remember how rested you felt after your yoga...

Request
The fourth pillar  by Anthony Moffitt

The fourth pillar

Anthony Moffitt

"In a world saturated by self-help, we all know the importance of the physical, psychological and social pillars of human performance. But as a society, we have forgotten the crucial fourth pillar - our philosophical self. The Fourth Pillar resurrects this...

Request
Plain life  by Antonia Pont

Plain life

Antonia Pont

"These days, it's easy to get the impression that people are really very anxious. Who? you ask. Well, people you hear about. People who tell you they are. Friends. Lovers. Acquaintances. Colleagues. The Youth. The term is around and people are applying it to...

Request
This sex which is not one  by Luce Irigaray

This sex which is not one

Luce Irigaray

"In 'This Sex Which Is Not One', Luce Irigaray elaborates on some of the major themes of 'Speculum of the Other Woman', her landmark work on the status of woman in Western philosophical discourse and in psychoanalytic theory. In eleven acute and widely ranging...

Request
How not to become a grumpy old bugger  by Geoff Hutchison

How not to become a grumpy old bugger

Geoff Hutchison

"They are the unhappy husbands, the disengaged grandfathers and the angry 'letters to the editor' writers. They sneer at generational change, know exactly where that bloody apostrophe should go and gather in sad groups bemoaning the modern world. They are...

Request
Holding the heavy stuff  by Ben (Psychologist) Sedley

Holding the heavy stuff

Ben (Psychologist) Sedley

"Holding the Heavy Stuff is a unique, illustrated self-help guide for anyone who has struggled with low mood, worries, self-doubts or mean thoughts about themselves and then found it difficult to move their life forward"--Publisher's description.

Request
Beliefism  by Paul Dolan

Beliefism

Paul Dolan

"Beliefism (noun): Discrimination against people who disagree with us. Do you avoid people who are strongly against immigration? Or strongly for trans rights? Against abortion? For drug legalisation? We might like to think that we're tolerant, but many of us...

Request
Help in a hurry  by Caroline Leaf

Help in a hurry

Caroline Leaf

"Your mental health matters! Addressing the most common challenges we all face in this life, this practical guide from a bestselling author, speaker, and neuroscientist offers actionable and evidence-based strategies to help you cope in the moment, fight...

Request
What is happiness?  by author Pŏmnyun

What is happiness?

author Pŏmnyun

"'When I ask people, "Are you happy?" in my talks, very few people say yes.'There are many things that seem to prevent us from being happy in our lives. Usually, things don't turn out the way we want them to. It could be unfulfilled goals, bad habits, a...

Request
Your deepest ground  by John J. Prendergast

Your deepest ground

John J. Prendergast

"Your Deepest Ground invites readers to take a deep dive into their personal, archetypal, and universal ground, and to see through the false ground of their early conditioning and limited identity. Using authentic anecdotes and conversations drawn from his...

Request
So lonely  by Hilde Østby

So lonely

Hilde Østby

"Far beyond a personal difficulty, loneliness has grown into a problem that plagues whole societies. Many countries, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, have gone as far to declare a loneliness epidemic. Loneliness can lead to...

Request
Enchanted plants  by Varla Ventura

Enchanted plants

Varla Ventura

"Take a walk through mystical, magical, and folkloric gardens and discover the plants and flowers that have captured our hearts and minds for centuries. Will you dare to pick a golden apple or seize the perfect rose? Will you sneak through the gilded gates of...

Request
The needs of the dying  by David Kessler

The needs of the dying

David Kessler

"In gentle, compassionate language, The Needs of the Dying helps us through the last chapter of our lives. Author David Kessler has identified key areas of concern: the need to be treated as a living human being, the need for hope, the need to express...

Request
How to talk to yourself  by Ro Mitchell

How to talk to yourself

Ro Mitchell

"Unlock the power of self-talk to build confidence, believe in yourself and transform your life. Have you ever felt not quite good enough? Or confident enough? Ever felt like you need to do more, be more, to fit in? You’re not alone. In this comforting and...

Request
Hopeful pessimism  by Mara van der Lugt

Hopeful pessimism

Mara van der Lugt

"The climate debate is rife with calls for optimism. While temperatures rise and disasters intensify, we are asked to maintain optimism and hope, as if the real threat is pessimism and despair. In this erudite and engaging book, Mara van der Lugt argues that...

Request
Written in your stars  by Narayana Montúfar

Written in your stars

Narayana Montúfar

"Using your age as a reference, learn and grow from the lessons and opportunities of your past, current, and upcoming planetary cycles. What does every 27-year-old have in common? At first glance, not much! But when you look at their specific age through an...

Request
A practical guide to magic in nature  by Jessica Lahoud

A practical guide to magic in nature

Jessica Lahoud

"This stunningly illustrated book is a reference guide for magical correspondences found in nature. It is an unmissable resource for understanding and utilising the properties of over 500 natural items, from herbs and crystals to animals, elements, woods, and...

Request
Get out of your own way  by Alex Goldie

Get out of your own way

Alex Goldie

"Do you want to live a successful and fulfilled life? In this book, Alex Goldie helps you overcome the obstacles standing in your way. Alex Goldie helps people improve their mental health and confidence. His online videos have helped millions of his followers...

Request
Zero limits living  by Joe Vitale

Zero limits living

Joe Vitale

"Unlock the life you’ve always dreamed of! New from Dr. Joe Vitale—recipient of the 2024 Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, bestselling author, and star of the hit movie The Secret—comes a groundbreaking, inspiring, and unforgettable book that will...

Request
Religion and the decline of magic  by Keith Thomas

Religion and the decline of magic

Keith Thomas

"Presents an analysis of the religious beliefs of English society in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, including the use of popular magic, and the role the Protestant Reformation played in taking magic out of religion"--Publisher's description.

Request
A user's guide to the mind  by Ian Hickie

A user's guide to the mind

Ian Hickie

"From the hosts of the popular Minding Your Mind podcast comes an empowering book that examines the key moments in our mental health journey - from the first search for identity and belonging, through to our most important relationships, our hopes and...

Request
Aligned abundance  by Emma Mumford

Aligned abundance

Emma Mumford

"Manifesting abundance doesn't have to be hard – it can be joyful and effortless. It's time to stop chasing your dreams and start attracting them with ease. This brand-new alignment-based approach to manifestation is all you need to unlock the abundant life...

Request
The relaxed woman  by Nicola Jane Hobbs

The relaxed woman

Nicola Jane Hobbs

"Soft, scientific and soulful, The Relaxed Woman offers a powerful new vision for how relaxed women can change the world - and provides us with the tools and practices so that each of us can become one. Have you ever met a relaxed woman? Would you like to...

Request
The aura color wheel  by Helen Ye Plehn

The aura color wheel

Helen Ye Plehn

"Find joy and fulfillment by exploring your Soul Aura Color evolution and living your soul's purpose. Is there untapped potential you can feel within yourself but can't quite figure out how to access? Do you feel your inner world changing but it seems like you...

Request
Memory lane  by Ciara Greene

Memory lane

Ciara Greene

"We tend to think of our memories as impressions of the past that remain fully intact, preserved somewhere inside our brains. In fact, we construct and reconstruct our memories every time we attempt to recall them. Memory Lane introduces readers to the...

Request
Pink  by Michel Pastoureau

Pink

Michel Pastoureau

"From the acclaimed author of Blue and other color histories, the beautifully illustrated story of pink, from the first ancient pigments to Barbie. Pink has such powerful associations today that it's hard to imagine the color could ever have meant anything...

Request
The age of choice  by Sophia A. Rosenfeld

The age of choice

Sophia A. Rosenfeld

"Today choice is often taken to be a synonym for freedom. In much of the world, but especially in the United States, having both more occasions to make choices and more options to choose from are familiar political, personal, and economic goals. We are urged...

Request
How to giggle  by Paige DeSorbo

How to giggle

Paige DeSorbo

"From the popular podcast Giggly Squad, authors and best friends Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo share hilarious and heartwarming advice on how to find joy and humor in the mundane"--Publisher's description.

Request
Seeking attention  by Dominic Pettman

Seeking attention

Dominic Pettman

"Seeking Attention contributes to the burgeoning discussion around “attention studies,” in a novel format one that seeks to be as accessible as it is thought-provoking. The book presents a series of short “portraits” of different archetypal figures the...

Request
Making the afterlife connection  by Suzanne Giesemann

Making the afterlife connection

Suzanne Giesemann

"A profound exploration of mediumship, spirituality, and the interconnectedness of all beings, with practical tools and personal stories to help readers connect with the spirit world and their own divine nature. In Making the Afterlife Connection, gifted...

Request
An inquiry into meaning and truth  by Bertrand Russell

An inquiry into meaning and truth

Bertrand Russell

"In An Inquiry Into Meaning and Truth, Bertrand Russell returns to philosophy after a long period of writing about education, religion and marriage. Investigating how we can be justified in what we know and how we can reconcile knowledge of the physical world...

Request
Coelbren  by John Michael Greer

Coelbren

John Michael Greer

"Reveal the secrets of the esoteric druidic alphabet and unlock its potential as a powerful magical tool. Writing systems have been used for magical power and mystical insight in spiritual history throughout history, and the Coelbren Alphabet is no different....

Request
Deep listening  by Emily Kasriel

Deep listening

Emily Kasriel

"Distracted by our own agenda, we so often hear without understanding, impatiently waiting for our turn to speak. In this exploration of transfor­mational listening, Kasriel shows how shifting from surface­ level exchanges to deep listening can enrich our...

Request
Your hidden genius  by Betsy Wills

Your hidden genius

Betsy Wills

"Your Hidden Genius provides a custom-made road map to what makes you special, revealing your distinct combination of natural talents, interests, and personality traits -- a mix as unique to you as your fingerprint. With the instant appeal of Enneagrams and...

Request
The burnout doctor  by Claire Ashley

The burnout doctor

Claire Ashley

"Learn how to thrive at work while protecting your mental health with this compassionate and non-judgemental guide to burnout. Burnout is a very real problem in society today with studies showing that cases amongst British workers have increased by 48% in...

Request
The boy who saw true

The boy who saw true

"The Boy Who Saw True is based on the diary entries of a young Victorian boy whose extraordinary supernatural talent reveals itself within these pages. By turns naive, insightful, funny and moving, it is an extremely convincing account of a precocious...

Request
It's complicated  by Philippa Found

It's complicated

Philippa Found

"If you've ever checked your ex's social media at 2am - or their new partner's LinkedIn (because it's the only social profile you can access) - or if everyone thinks you're the perfect couple but you've been drifting apart for years - then you've probably felt...

Request
Enneagram in real life  by Stephanie Barron Hall

Enneagram in real life

Stephanie Barron Hall

"In Enneagram in Real Life, Hall explains how to apply the Enneagram to your life. Finding your type is just the beginning of your story. Drawn from her years of study and practice coaching thousands of people, Enneagram In Real Life includes relatable stories...

Request
The shadow path  by Chelsey Pippin Mizzi

The shadow path

Chelsey Pippin Mizzi

"This beginner-friendly 10-week journey guides you along a path of self-discovery through Shadow Work -- a process of exploring and claiming unconscious desires, hidden impulses, hopes and fears. While popularized by Jungian Archetypal Psychology, Shadow Work...

Request
The gift of low self-esteem  by Denise Linn

The gift of low self-esteem

Denise Linn

"Most people think of low self-esteem as a disadvantage. Now an acclaimed spiritual teacher and New York Times best-selling author shows you how to embrace it as your superpower. Do you struggle to feel worthy? Have you tried countless methods to overcome...

Request
Kiku  by Haru Yamada

Kiku

Haru Yamada

"Drawing on the Japanese concept of 'kiku', sociolinguist and listening expert Haru Yamada shares a transformational guide to becoming better listeners in our daily life. Kiku is a particular type of listening that goes beyond the superficial. It is a deep...

Request
Mindful healing  by Afrosa Ahmed

Mindful healing

Afrosa Ahmed

"Are you feeling burnt out and lacking motivation? Are you overthinking and overanalyzing? Do you feel you're stuck in a rut and not reaching your full potential? The doctor will see you now. Dr Afrosa, medical doctor, mindfulness practitioner and founder of...

Request
Auckland Council Libraries:New titles Check out the latest new titles in fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, CDs, eBooks, audiobooks, Māori, and community language books.