Best selling Non-fiction from Penguin Random House
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1. Penguin Random House The Interior Design Handbook
The bestseller phenomenon from Sweden. What looks good and why? Design consultant Frida Ramstedt runs Scandinavia's leading interior design blog. In this book, she distills the secrets of successful interior design and styling to help you create a home that best suits your space, taste, and lifestyle. Packed with practical tips, rules of thumb, and industry tricks, the Interior Design Handbook will help you think like a professional designer. Frida has created this guide to interior design, containing useful information that took years of learning, all in one place. Beautifully illustrated with practical line drawings, the Interior Design Handbook goes into detail on how to successfully design a space. Take it to bed with you, and you will be completely captivated and enlightened.
2. Penguin Random House The Anxious Generation
"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt is a profound examination of the troubling development of mental health among adolescents in the digital age. In this non-fiction book, Haidt analyzes the alarming increases in depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide among teenagers that have been observed since the early 2010s. He highlights the role of smartphones, social media, and large technology companies in this crisis and provides a well-founded analysis of the impacts on childhood. Haidt argues that the shift from a playful childhood to a virtual world has catastrophic consequences, particularly for girls. The book is not only a critical engagement with the challenges facing today's youth but also a call for healthier and freer growing up. It is aimed at parents, educators, and anyone concerned about the future of the next generation.
3. Penguin Random House Beklaute Frauen
"Stolen Women" by Leonie Schöler is an insightful non-fiction book that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of women to history. This work features thinkers, researchers, and pioneers whose achievements frequently remain in the shadow of their male counterparts. Schöler vividly and entertainingly narrates the stories of the invisible heroines who have shaped our society, addressing the challenges women face regarding recognition and visibility. The book is not only a tribute to these women but also a call for discussion about participation and equality. Equipped with numerous illustrations and information boxes, it offers an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in history and gender justice. With a new preface by the author, the relevance of the topic is further emphasized, while the paperback format appeals to a broader readership.
4. Penguin Random House Invisible Women
"Invisible Women" by Caroline Criado Perez is an insightful non-fiction book that sheds light on the deeply rooted gender biases in our society. It illustrates how women are systematically ignored in various areas of life, from medicine to technology. Through a multitude of case studies and new research findings, it becomes clear that the world is often designed for and by men, leading to detrimental effects on women. The author combines personal stories with comprehensive data to encourage readers to reflect and highlight the need for a fairer society. This book is not only informative but also a call to action to advance gender equality and increase the visibility of women in all areas of life.
5. Penguin Random House Matrescence
A New Statesman and Daily Mail Book of the Year
"The best book I've ever read about motherhood." - Jude Rogers, Observer
"I kept scribbling in the margins: 'We need to know this stuff!'" - Joanna Pocock, Spectator
A radical new examination of the transition into motherhood and how it affects the mind, brain, and body. During pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, women undergo a far-reaching physiological, psychological, and social metamorphosis. There is no other time in a human's life course that entails such dramatic change, other than adolescence. Yet, this life-altering transition has been sorely neglected by science, medicine, and philosophy. Its seismic effects go largely unrepresented across literature and the arts. Speaking about motherhood as anything other than a pastel-hued dream remains, for the most part, taboo.
In this groundbreaking, deeply personal investigation, acclaimed journalist and author Lucy Jones brings to light the emerging concept of 'matrescence.' Drawing on new research across various fields—neuroscience and evolutionary biology, psychoanalysis and existential therapy, sociology, economics, and ecology—Jones shows how the changes in the maternal mind, brain, and body are far more profound, wild, and enduring than we have been led to believe. She reveals the dangerous consequences of our neglect of the maternal experience and interrogates the patriarchal and capitalist systems that have created the untenable situation mothers face today.
Here is an urgent examination of the modern institution of motherhood, which seeks to unshackle all parents from oppressive social norms. As it deepens our understanding of matrescence, it raises vital questions about motherhood and femininity, interdependence and individual identity, as well as about our relationships with each other and the living world.
6. Penguin Random House Breakneck
"Breakneck" is a captivating account of China's impressive progress, offering a new perspective on the country's rise. Technology analyst Dan Wang, who has lived in China for the past six years, describes the complex relationship between China and the West. In this book, China is portrayed as an engineering state boldly undertaking megaprojects, while the USA is depicted as a law firm that often blocks everything. Wang analyzes the economic and political dynamics that have shaped China's ascent and highlights the social costs associated with this development, such as the impacts of the zero-Covid policy and the one-child policy. Through his explorations of China's vibrant cities and factories, Wang combines political and economic analyses with journalistic reporting to illuminate the ambitions of the Communist Party and their effects on the population. In a time when the USA and China are preparing for a new Cold War, "Breakneck" provides valuable insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the engineering state and urges readers to take China's global ambitions seriously.
7. Penguin Random House The Body Keeps the Score
"Essential reading for anyone interested in understanding and treating traumatic stress and the scope of its impact on society." -Alexander McFarlane, Director of the Centre for Traumatic Stress Studies A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing in this New York Times Science bestseller Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-co.
8. Penguin Random House The World for Sale
"The World for Sale" is an insightful non-fiction book that sheds light on the complex and often unknown mechanisms of global commodity trading. The authors, Javier Blas and Jack Farchy, take readers on a journey through the world of commodity traders who operate behind the scenes and control the supply of energy, food, and metals. In a time when energy crises and food shortages are on the rise, it becomes clear how these traders earn billions through strategic deals and risky decisions. The book not only offers fascinating insights into the world of commodities but also illustrates the far-reaching impacts of these trades on the global economy and politics. The gripping narrative and in-depth analyses make it an essential work for anyone looking to understand the dynamics of the international economy.
9. Penguin Random House How to Win At Chess
Learn chess from international master and YouTube's best chess teacher Levy Rozman, also known as GothamChess, in this refreshing and entertaining guide for beginners and advanced players. "How to Win at Chess" teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start strong and think several steps ahead.
Full of Levy Rozman's characteristic charm and humor that have made him popular with millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces aspiring players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess: openings, endgames, tactics, and strategy. The second half builds on these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating).
Packed with practical and easy-to-understand tips to improve your game, "How to Win at Chess" includes over 500 illustrative game guides to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's teaching platform. Whether you want to become a casual chess player or train to become a grandmaster, "How to Win at Chess" is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess.
10. Penguin Random House Surrounded by Idiots
"Surrounded by Idiots" is an insightful guide by Thomas Erikson that explores the four types of human behavior and offers strategies for effective communication in various areas of life. The book is aimed at readers who want to enhance their interpersonal skills in both professional and personal settings. With a clear focus on family, parenting, and partnerships, the author provides valuable insights that enable understanding and addressing the different behaviors of people. The paperback format and the comprehensive page count of 400 make it a handy and informative companion. Published in 2025, this work not only offers theoretical foundations but also practical tips to avoid misunderstandings and build harmonious relationships. The book's English language allows a wide readership to benefit from its insights. "Surrounded by Idiots" is thus an essential tool for anyone looking to expand their communication skills and improve the dynamics of their interpersonal relationships.
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