Most Popular Books by John Gray

The leading philosopher of the right, John Gray, criticizes conventional academic thinking and identifies that which is of value in liberalism, looking to traditions of practice rather than theory.

In this book John Gray argues that we live in a time of endings for the ideologies that governed the modern period. The Enlightenment projects of universal emancipation animates all the political doctrines and movements that are central in contemporary western societies. Yet it does not reflect the reality of the plural world in which we live. The western cultural hegemony which the Enlightenment embodied is coming to a close. Western liberal societies are not precursors of a universal civilization, but only one form of life among many in the late modern world. Our inherited stock of political ideas no longer tracks that world. The crisis of New Right thought is as profound as that of the Left. Green theorists and communitarian thinkers have not understood the deep diversity and intractable conflicts of contemporary societies. And postmodernists, whose thought is ruled by the dated utopias of the modern period, do not engage with the real conditions of the world''s emerging postmodern societies. Late modern thought occurs in an interregnum between modern projects that are no longer credible and postmodern realities that many find intolerable. John Gray suggests that some Enlightenment hopes of progress must be extinguished if we are to learn to respect cultural diversity and accept ecological limits. Respect for the Earth and for other species and cultures means abandoning the utopian and arcadian projects that haunt modern thought. We should aim to moderate the impact of human activity on the Earth while alleviating the unavoidable evils of human life. Yet the hubris which treats the Earth as an instrument of human purposes, and which regards other cultures as approximations to a universal civilization, embodies ancient and powerful traditions. John Gray''s aim is to question these traditions and thereby to prepare our thinking for a time of beginnings.

What is the boy crisis? It''s a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science. It''s a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women. It''s a crisis of fathering. Boys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison. It''s a crisis of purpose. Boys'' old sense of purpose—being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a "purpose void," feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification. So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.

Is it really possible to be in love forever? New York Times bestselling author John Gray will show you how in Mars and Venus Together Forever. This resource guide contains relationship skills that will help you and your mate sustain a lasting relationship that only grows richer with time. Mars and Venus Together Forever educates the different sexes on: What your mother couldn''t tell you and your father didn''t know What women need most and men really want How men and women think and feel differently The language barrier -- men speak "male" and women speak "female" The seven secrets of lasting passion And much more Filled with lively anecdotes, revealing exercises, and profound common sense, Mars and Venus Together Forever will help men and women explore new frontiers in their relationships, communicate effectively with each other, and discover the secret of "happily ever after."

"The power to create practical miraclesis now within your reach. " -- John Gray According to John Gray, the author of the phenomenal bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, just as the pace of life has accelerated so has your potential for change. By awakening your hidden power to create practical miracles, you can more effectively adjust to life''s challenges and respond with greater peace, joy, confidence, and love. John Gray provides nine guiding principles for creating miracles in your life as well as new practical tools and techniques for taking charge of your personal destiny. These easily can fit into your life, and they work right away. The Recharging Technique The Decharging Technique The Natural Energy Diet The Positive Response Technique The Blockbuster Process The Attitude Adjustment Technique The Willful Breathing Technique Natural Energy Healing The "What If" Exercise

Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus at home and at work! In this powerful book, John Gray turns his successful Mars and Venus healing advice towards work and success in modern times - from how to create and maintain positive relationships at work, how to maximize your potential; how to realize your creativity and more. With insightful advice for men and women, he stresses the need to focus on what you love and what is important in life in order to create lasting success. In How to Get What You Want in the Workplace, John Gray provides the ultimate guide for real and lasting success, and happiness and fulfilment at work.

Truly Mars and Venus celebrates the wisdom of the number one international bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus. With passages drawn from John Gray''s groundbreaking classic on relationships, this beautiful book is illustrated with humorous cartoons and charming artwork by Barbara State. The perfect gift for a loved one or for yourself, Truly Mars and Venus delivers John Gray''s rich and inspiring advice for creating and sustaining healthy and loving relationships.

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The author of the phenomenal # 1 New York Times bestseller Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus, John Gray has helped millions of men and women achieve lasting love and happiness. Now he turns his wisdom and expertise to one of the most sensitive and essential issues in a relationship: sex. In Mars and Venus in the Bedroom, he explains how we can use advanced relationship skills to keep the fires of passion burning and achieve much greater intimacy. Romance can thrive when we accept that men and women have very different, yet complementary, emotional and physical needs. Dr. Gray shows us how we can make small but important adjustments in our attitudes, schedules, and techniques so that both partners are happy in the bedroom -- and in the relationship. From learning advanced skills for greater sex to achieving greater confidence in the bedroom, discovering the joy of quickies to rekindling the passion and keeping romance alive, John Gray has the answers for you.

Will I Ever Find My Soul Mate? Whether you are recently separated, divorced, or you have been in the singles scene for longer than you want, this insightful guide will help you navigate the dating maze and find that special person you''ve been waiting for. By discussing the differences between men and women, Mars and Venus on a Date provides singles with: A thorough understanding of the five stages of dating -- attraction, uncertainty, exclusivity, intimacy, and engagement How to know what kind of person is right for you Answers to burning questions such as why don''t men call, or why do some women stay single? The best places to meet your soul mate And advice on creating a loving and mutually fulfilling relationship Filled with practical guidelines, inventive techniques, and witty insight, Mars and Venus on a Date will help single men and women explore the world of dating, understand how to make good choices, and discover the secret to finding a soul mate.

''Judge a man by his questions, rather than by his answers.'' Voltaire Voltaire was one of the first philosophers to be commercially successful internationally. Famous for his strong views on the importance of civil liberties, he was equally renowned for his wit. A prolific letter writer, he was also the author of over 2,000 books and pamphlets, including the novel Candide, which criticises and ridicules many of the events and philosophies of the time. It is widely recognised as one of the most glorious satires of the 18th century. John Gray''s short account is the ideal introduction to one of the great thinkers of all time.

A practical guide to achieving and maintaining personal fulfilment within a thriving and exciting long-term relationship, without having to chose between self-sacrifice or divorce.

This is a fairy tale set, not in some far away mystical land but, in any town USA. The hero is a little girl named Polly who loves going to the park with her mother. One day she notices homeless people sleeping on the benches. When Polly asks her mother why they are there, her mother tells her that they are good people who have simply lost their way. Polly offers to share her lunch with a homeless woman she has seen before. In exchange for her sweet gesture, the woman gives Polly a magic orchid that grants wishes. But there are two catches: you can’t wish for anything for yourself, and with each wish the flower loses a petal. When Polly realizes the orchid has only four wishes left, she sets out to help as many people as she can. Sweet Polly Petals will teach children the virtue of helping those who are less fortunate, and has a surprise ending kids will love.

John Gray shows that by understanding the differences between men and women in the workplace, anyone can identify and respond to various business approaches in a manner that earns greater respect and promotes increased cooperation. By recognizing how men and women interpret behaviors and reactions differently, a person can make more informed choices of how to make the best impression. Mars and Venus in the Workplace analyzes the differences in the ways men and women communicate, solve problems, react to stress, earn respect, promote themselves, experience emotional support, minimize conflict, score points, view sex, and ask for what they want. By showing the many ways men and women misunderstand and misinterpret each other in the workplace, John Gray offers practical advice on reducing unnecessary conflict and frustration. Filled with his trademark communications charts and practical advice on everyday office issues, Mars and Venus In The Workplace will enable readers to achieve their goals and to make the workplace a source of fulfillment.

A radical critique of New Right ideology and politics from a leading light of resurgent traditional conservatism.

Number of factors in recent years have made a new full-scale commentary on Kings a "must" for scholars and theologians. One of the most important of these is the discovery and publication of the Qumran manuscripts. These in their variants, certain of which support readings in Lucians'' recension of the Septuagint, compel a new respect for that text, which because of its tendency to smooth out difficulties had been viewed with considerable suspicion. Moreover, the discovery of the cuneiform texts of Mari and of Ras Shamra has stimulated philological study and borne rich fruit in a fuller understanding of Hebrew. Many suspicious passages in the Masoretic text are now emended in the light of this new knowledge, and many other passages that require no emendation are now more correctly understood. The author takes particular account of the theological interests of Kings as he lays emphasis upon such institutions as prophecy, the king who is the representative of the people before God, and the divine covenant with Israel and the Davidic house. He relates the histories of the surrounding nations, for example, to that of Egypt, which was then on the decline, and to Assyria and Babylon, which were then weak. He correlates them with the narratives of other canonical and noncanonical books. He compares his conclusions with those of other notable scholars, e.g. Von Rad and Noth, who have treated closely associated themes. In his introduction he discusses the authorship and sources of Kings, the probable date of composition (compilation and redaction), the problems of the text, and the chronology of the narrative -- about 400 years, from the death of David to the fall of Jerusalem.

The Alexander Technique is a proven process of mind and body reeducation that reduces stress and muscle tension, and revitalization those who practice it. Used by many actors, athletes, and dancers, the technique can help anyone increase his or her energy and achieve a more dynamic presence. Written by a veteran instructor of the Alexander Technique, this authentic and easy-to-follow guide allows everyone to learn the increasingly popular program, with clear instructions for each exercise, and dozens of helpful photographs that show correct and incorrect positions to use for the exercises and throughout the day.

This is a critical introduction to the works and ideas of the man regarded by many as the world''s greatest intellectual, Isaiah Berlin. The author pays particular attention to Berlin''s political thinking and other themes and preoccupations.

Work with Me is the timely collaboration of two of the world''s foremost authorities on gender relations—Barbara Annis and John Gray. Here they team up to resolve the most stressful and confusing challenges facing men and women at work, revealing, for the first time, survey results of over 100,000 in-depth interviews of men and women executives in over 60 Fortune 500 companies. Readers will discover the 8 Gender Blind Spots: the false assumptions and opinions men and women have of each other, and in many ways, believe of themselves. Also unveiled are the biology and social influences that compel men and women to think and act as they do, and direct how they communicate, solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflict, lead others, and deal with stress, enabling them to achieve greater success and satisfaction in their professional and personal lives. Work with Me is the definitive work-life relational guide, filled with "ah-ha!" moments and discoveries that will remove the blind spots and enable men and women to work and succeed together.

The best-selling relationship book of all time- over seven million copies sold world wide to date- in a freshly designed new format. Learn how to create understanding and communication between the sexes from this classic and authoritative guide.

The bestselling author who celebrated gender differences turns to diet and exercise as a source of well-being and harmony.

From John Gray, Author Of The Phenomenal ''Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus'', Comes An Outstanding New Book For Menand Women Seeking Lasting Love In The Face Of Modern Pressures. Writing With Both Humour And Empathy, He Offers Practical Solutions To Common Points Of Conflict And Gives Clear Ways Forward For Greater Intimacy And Trust. With ''Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus'' John Gray Changed The Lives And Relationships Of Millions People Around The World. He Helped Men And Women Accept Just How Different From Each Other They Really Are And, More Importantly, How To Work With These Differences To Enjoy Closer, Lasting And More Fulfilling Relationships. In Mars And Venus Collide Gray Looks At How The Pressures Of Our Modern Work-Oriented Lifestyles Are Putting Added Stress On Our Relationships And Making It Harder And Harder For Th Em To Work Out Long Term. Men And Women Deal With Stress In Different Ways And Their Different Needs Often Lead To Misunderstandings; Miscommunication And Resentment In Short, Mars And Venus Collide. Bringing Mars And Venus Into The 21St Century, Gray Explores The Different Ways Men And Women Approach Their Problems And Offer A Clear, Easy-To-Understand Programme To Bridge The Gap. For Example, A Man''S Reticence When He Is Under Pressure Is Actually A Natural Way For Him To Rebuild Much Needed Stress-Reducing Testosterone From His Depleted System. Equally, A Woman''S Need For Conversation And Support When She Is Overwhelmed Stems From A Hardwired Need For Cooperative Activities To Rebuild Her Own Stress-Reducing Hormone, Oxytocin. It''S Not That He''S Just Not Into You He Needs To Fulfil A Biological Need. And It''S Not That She Means To Pester You She Is Also Biologically Driven. Written With His Signature Insight And Humour, Gray''S Classically Unconventional Approach Will Empower Men And Women Alike To Adapt To Their New Roles In Our Modern Work-Driven Society Without Compromising The Intimacy And Lasting Love Everybody Craves And Needs. John Gray, Phd, Is The Author Of The International Phenomenon ''Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus'', Which Has Sold Millions Of Copies Worldwide And Been Translated Into Over 37 Languages. He Is A Psychologist With A Private Practice For Couples And Has Been Leading Seminars For Over 20 Years. He Is Widely Recognized For His Work As A Leading Authority On Communication And Relationships And His Techniques Have Helped To Enrich The Lives Of Millions Of Men And Women. He Lives In Northern California With His Wife Bonnie And Their Three Children.

In this 2nd edition, John Gray adds an extensive postscript which defends the interpretation of Mill set out in the first edition, but develops radical criticisms of the substance of Millian and other liberalism.

Illustrates common conflicts between men and women and offers advice on how to counteract differences

A book which explores interpersonal relationships and communication in marriage. This is a collection of first-person stories that illustrate how couples have put the principles advocated by John Gray to work in their own lives. Each story is accompanied by John Gray''s commentary. The author has written six books on relationships including ''Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus''.