The crucial handbook you need to create space in your busy life.

If we are to understand the politics that we now take for granted, we need to understand its origins. This book examines the paths that different societies have taken to reach their current forms of political order. It starts with the very beginning of mankind and comes right up to the eve of the French and American revolutions.

One of the top ten greatest doctors in the world looks at the lowly checklist, and how this simple idea - which is free to reproduce - will revolutionise the way we approach problems, and help save lives. Today we find ourselves in possession of stupendous know-how, which we willingly place in the hands of the most highly skilled people.

A deep dive into how we define, seek and become leaders.

The book that launched a global phenomenon - updated, expanded and set to introduce a new generation to the power of Stoicism

From the bestselling authors of The Daily Stoic comes an inspiring guide to the lives of Stoicism's greatest practitioners.

New in the Economist Edge series: how brands can create enduring bonds with customers and markets in the post-digital age of social influence.

A bestselling author tries to rehabilitate a much-maligned field.

Why organisations need to be proactive about their culture - and how they can achieve that

Everything you need to know about the sea and shore, from high tides to half-hitches.