In this fascinating and often hilarious work – winner of the Royal Society of Science Prize 2007 – pre-eminent psychologist Daniel Gilbert shows how – and why – the majority of us have no idea how to make ourselves happy.

‘“Stumbling on Happiness” is an absolutely fantastic book that will shatter your most deeply held convictions about how your own mind works. Ceaselessly entertaining, Gilbert is the perfect guide to some of the most interesting psychological research ever performed. Think you know what makes you happy? You won’t know for sure until you have read this book.’ Steven D. Levitt, author of ‘Freakonomics’ ‘He does for psychology what Bill Bryson did for evolution.’ Scotsman ‘In “Stumbling on Happiness”, Daniel Gilbert shares his brilliant insights into our quirks of mind, and steers us toward happiness in the most delightful, engaging ways. If you stumble on this book, you’re guaranteed many doses of joy.’ Daniel Goleman, author of ‘Emotional Intelligence’ ‘This is a brilliant book, a useful book, and a book that could quite possibly change the way you look at just about everything. And as a bonus, Gilbert writes like a cross between Malcolm Gladwell and David Sedaris.’ Seth Godin, author ‘All Marketers Are Liars’ ‘Everyone will enjoy reading this book, and some of us will wish we could have written it. You will rarely have a chance to learn so much about so important a topic while having so much fun.’ Professor Daniel Kahneman, Princeton University, Winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in Economics

Includes PS Section • Engaging and highly entertaining – will appeal particuarly to readers of books such as ‘Freakonomics’ and ‘Blink’. • Humorous yet useful, this book offers insights into how the mind works and how to make ourselves happy. • In 2002, Gilbert was listed as one of the fifty most influential social psychologists of the decade and he is widely recognised as the world expert in his field. • ‘Stumbling on Happiness’ will be supported by a consumer marketing campaign. • Winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books 2007. Competition: Daniel Goleman - Emotional Intelligence; Steven Pinker - How the Mind Works; Alain de Botton