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Derren Brown asks questions about the world, and his intelligent curiosity benefits us all.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eELIZABETH DAY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Book of Secrets\u003c\/i\u003e, the star of 'Showman', and internationally bestselling author, Derren Brown shows us that it is in those moments when we are faced with adversity that we can find life's most lasting rewards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn thirteen fascinating chapters, Derren takes us on a personal journey - to the scene of a childhood humiliation, to lonely evenings on tour, to being paralysed by shyness at a dinner party, to navigating middle age and to finding love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSharing moments of anger, frustration, loneliness and loss, Derren reveals how it's possible to find consolation and compassion. Even in our most challenging times we can find meaning and grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Derren Brown is a mine of wisdom, humanity and kindness - everything we need to sustain and nourish ourselves.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eALAIN DE BOTTON\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e***** 'This is the most I've seen Derren lay himself bare'\u003cbr\u003e***** 'Funny, moving and always, always meaningful'\u003cbr\u003e***** 'Derren's best book to date and the best book I have read this year'\u003cbr\u003e***** 'Everything you need in this is a gem. I can't wait to read it a second time'\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201713766578,"sku":"9780552177108","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780552177108_86bb0442-9430-4e7a-b88b-b62457a37699.jpg?v=1786013663"},{"product_id":"9781905026593","title":"Confessions of a Conjuror","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe inside of Derren Brown's head is a strange and mysterious place. Now you can climb inside and wander around. Find out just how Derren's mind works, see what motivates him and discover what made him the weird and wonderful person he is today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eObsessed with magic and illusions since childhood, Derren's life to date has been an extraordinary journey and here, in \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Conjuror\u003c\/i\u003e, he allows us all to join him on a magical mystery tour - to the centre of his brain... Taking as his starting point the various stages of a conjuring trick he's performing in a crowded restaurant, Derren's endlessly engaging narrative wanders through subjects from all points of the compass, from the history of magic and the fundamentals of psychology to the joys of internet shopping and the proper use of Parmesan cheese. Brilliant, hilarious and entirely unlike anything else you have ever read before, \u003ci\u003eConfessions of a Conjuror \u003c\/i\u003eis also a complete and utter joy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205618630834,"sku":"9781905026593","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781905026593.jpg?v=1786029823"},{"product_id":"9781905026357","title":"Tricks Of The Mind","description":"\u003cp\u003eDerren Brown's television and stage performances have entranced and dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions and stunning set pieces - such as \u003ci\u003eThe Seance\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRussian Roulette\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Heist\u003c\/i\u003e - have set new standards of what's possible, as well as causing more than their fair share of controversy. Now, for the first time, he reveals the secrets behind his craft, what makes him tick and just why he grew that beard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTricks of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e takes you on a journey into the structure and pyschology of magic. Derren teaches you how to read clues in people's behaviour and spot liars. He discusses the whys and wherefores of hypnosis and shows how to do it. And he investigates the power of suggestion and how you can massively improve your memory. He also takes a long hard look at the paranormal industry and why some of us feel the need to believe in it in the first place. Alternately hilarious, controversial and challenging, \u003ci\u003eTricks of the Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for Derren's legions of fans, and pretty bloody irresistible even if you don't like him that much...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHIS NEW BOOK, \u003ci\u003eA LITTLE HAPPIER: NOTES FOR REASSURANCE \u003c\/i\u003eIS AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43205781258418,"sku":"9781905026357","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781905026357_cfd02fd6-c048-4497-8188-9998af262623.jpg?v=1786029820"},{"product_id":"9780552172356","title":"Happy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Sunday Times Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Really brilliant and just crammed with wisdom and insight. It will genuinely make a difference to me and the way I think about myself.'\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Fry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEveryone says they want to be happy. But that's much more easily said than done. What does being happy actually mean? And how do you even know when you feel it?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Happy Derren Brown explores changing concepts of happiness - from the surprisingly modern wisdom of the Stoics and Epicureans in classical times right up until today, when the self-help industry has attempted to claim happiness as its own. He shows how many of self-help's suggested routes to happiness and success - such as positive thinking, self-belief and setting goals - can be disastrous to follow and, indeed, actually cause anxiety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHappy aims to reclaim happiness and to enable us to appreciate the good things in life, in all their transient glory. By taking control of the stories we tell ourselves, by remembering that 'everything's fine' even when it might not feel that way, we can allow ourselves to flourish and to live more happily.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***** 'Immensely positive and life-affirming'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***** 'This is the blue print to a good life'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e***** 'Thought provoking and potentially life-changing.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56292018520437,"sku":"9780552172356","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780552172356_7e2b4e04-555e-4ff7-b669-64115bf99cce.jpg?v=1786013464"},{"product_id":"9781787630826","title":"Meet the People with Love","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs well as being an incredible stage performer, a brilliant writer and a talented painter, Derren Brown is also a fantastic street photographer. 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