Transformative research. Actionable insights. Bestselling science.
Richard Wiseman’s books have sold over 3 million copies and been translated into 20+ languages. Each one takes a deep dive into the extraordinary aspects of our lives—from the mechanics of luck to the secrets of the sleeping brain—replacing self-help myths with world-class scientific research.
Not sure where to start? Use this guide to find the right book for you….
| If you want to… | Start with… | The extraordinary takeaway |
| Improve your good fortune | The Luck Factor | Learn the 4 principles underpinning good luck. |
| Change your life fast | 59 Seconds | Discover high-impact psychological shifts that take less than a minute. |
| Improve your sleep & dreaming | Night School | Harness the power of the night and wake up refreshed. |
| Achieve the seemingly impossible | Shoot for the Moon | How NASA’s Apollo mindset can be applied to your own goals. |
| Examine the quirky side of life | Quirkology | A tour of the bizarre science behind laughter, lying, the way we walk, and much more. |
| Investigate the supernatural | Paranormality | A scientific take on the paranormal, including ghosts, telepathy and precognition. |
| Boost a child’s confidence | Magic Your Mind Happy | Using magic tricks to build resilience and mental wellbeing. |
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