Books published by WW Norton & Co

Reviving the life and work of a neglected master, this biography establishes Shirley Jackson as a towering figure in American literature.

A history of American culture as told through its eating habits and restaurants.

A brilliant and comprehensive history of the creation of the modern Western mind.

Exercises and strategies for long-term emotional well-being in the face of physical difficulties.

A plant-based diet that is as satisfying as good home cooking.

For this Sesquicentennial Norton Critical Edition, the Northwestern-Newberry text of Moby-Dick has been generously footnoted to include dozens of biographical discoveries, mainly from Hershel Parker's work on his two-volume biography of Melville.

An urgent examination of how the political, economic and social volatility in Europe will affect the world.

The story of why psychotherapy actually works.

A clear, illustrated guide to making sourdough and the Italian-inspired cafe dishes from one of Manhattan's best bakeries.

Methods of Discovery is organized around strategies for deepening arguments in order to find the best ways to study social phenomena.

This first new translation of Kierkegaard's masterwork in a generation brings an essential work of modern philosophy to vivid life.

World-renowned oncologist David Khayat provides easy-to-follow-and surprising-guidelines on the best foods to eat to help prevent cancer.

From the winner of the 2013 Barnard Women Poets Prize, chosen by Louise Gluck, a daring and exuberant new collection.

A friendly and brief guide to trauma resolution.

A Nobel Prize-winning cancer biologist, leader of major scientific institutions, and scientific adviser to President Obama reflects on his remarkable career.

"A true master class in the art of making the impossible possible." -Paul Polman

In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues that human morality is not imposed from above but instead comes from within. Moral behavior does not begin and end with religion but is in fact a product of evolution.

The only cookbook of its kind, In a Nutshell is a complete guide to cooking and baking with nuts and seeds.

Pulitzer Prize-winning biologist Edward O. Wilson imparts the wisdom of his storied career to the next generation.

A bountifully illustrated exploration of the cemetery in American landscape and narrative.

The science and practice of feeling our movements, sensations, and emotions.

An eminent therapist explains what makes couples compatible and how to sustain a happy marriage.

The story of a microbiologist's remarkable career, from identifying the Ebola virus to pioneering AIDS research and policy.