Books published by Profile Books Ltd

How to make sure that projects run to budget and schedule - and deliver the intended results.

Originally published in 1978, this dictionary traces the probable origins of superstitions from all over the world, discussing the symbolic context in which they still survive and suggesting how they can help exploit good luck and avoid the bad.

First published in 1969, a satirical examination of management, which presents the 'Peter Principle', a theory developed by the author which explains possible reasons for the occupational, academic and administrative inefficiency in public and private companies.

'Kindness and co-operation have played a crucial role in raising humans to the top of the evolutionary tree ... We have thrived on the milk of human kindness.' ObserverBY THE AUTHOR OF ARE WE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW HOW SMART ANIMALS ARE?'There is a widely-held assumption that humans are hard-wired for relentless and ruthless competition ... Frans de Waal sees nature differently - as a biological legacy in which empathy, not mere self-interest, is shared by humans, bonobos and animals.' Ben Macintyre, The TimesEmpathy holds us together. That we are hardwired to be altruistic is the result of thousands of years of evolutionary biology which has kept society from slipping into anarchy. But we are not alone: primates, elephants, even rodents are empathetic creatures too.Social behaviours such as the herding instinct, bonding rituals, expressions of consolation and even conflict resolution demonstrate that animals are designed to feel for each other. From chimpanzees caring for mates that have been wounded by leopards, elephants reassuring youngsters in distress and dolphins preventing sick companions from drowning, with a wealth of anecdotes, scientific observations, wry humour and incisive intelligence, The Age of Empathy is essential reading for all who believe in the power of our connections to each other.

A quirky language-lovers tour of the twenty most-spoken languages in the world - what puts them a cut above the other six thousand?

How to make friends, influence people and be the (second) best you can be - by being second-in-command

The searing sequel to Chris Kraus's bestselling cult classic I Love Dick.

The classic guide to wealth planning, updated for 2018.

At three in the morning, to the sound of slow music on the piano, in the darkest corner of the best bar in the city, two lovers fall into each others arms - one is older and wiser: one is just nineteen. Then follow the rites and ceremonies of a love affair and a happy marriage. But this marriage is a marriage between two men.

A haunting love story between a young Israeli translator and a Palestinian painter.

A guide to how the world's smartest gamblers are using science to take on the house - and win - whether they're playing blackjack, having a flutter at the racetrack, buying scratch cards or laying in-play football bets at the bookies'.

One of Laszlo Krasznahorkai's finest novels available in stunning redesigned paperback.

Join Ryan Holiday's revolution and learn how the secret new art of growth hacking can help grow your business exponentially.

A business book about more than business: the ultimate guide to improving your work/life balance.

A far from average book: the real story behind the statistics on risk, chance and choice.

Short and pithy sketches on the weird and wonderful world of love.

Maps have the most amazing stories. Suitable for mapophiles, this book offers narratives on everything from the challenge of mapping the oceans to spellbinding treasure maps to the naming of America, from Churchill's crucial war maps to the lay-out of a Monopoly board, from crime maps to music maps, from rare map dealers to cartographic frauds.

Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta and Alexandria. This book shows how we are living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago.

Argues that the physical violence we see is often generated by the systemic violence that sustains our political and economic systems. With the help of eminent philosophers and frequent references to popular culture, this title examines the causes of violent outbreaks like those seen in Israel and Palestine and in terrorist acts around the world.

Zero, penned by the renowned author Charles Seife, is a captivating book that delves into the intriguing world of mathematics and science. Published in the year 2000 by Profile Books Ltd, this book is a must-read for those who seek knowledge beyond the ordinary. The genre of the book is non-fiction, making it a fascinating read for those interested in factual information presented in an engaging manner. The book explores the concept of 'zero', a number that has baffled mathematicians and scientists for centuries. Seife's masterful storytelling and in-depth research make this book a valuable addition to your library. Published by Profile Books Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers around the world.

Although the author was a missionary, far from converting the Pirahas, they converted him. This title shows the slow, meticulous steps by which he gradually mastered their language and his gradual realisation that its unusual nature closely reflected its speakers' startlingly original perceptions of the world.