When newspapers give daily contradictory advice on how to live longer, and on what foods will either help you or kill you, how do we know who to trust and what to do to genuinely reach a ripe old age? Public Health Consultant David Conrad presents the evidence, interpreted through the amusing questions of Ariane Sherine.
The quest for happiness is a journey filled with competing advice and very rarely any evidence. Public health consultant David Conrad selects 50 key research studies that have found what does and does not make people happy, and comedy writer Ariane Sherine explores whether these studies make sense in the real world.
42 atheist celebrities, comedians, scientists and writers give their funny and serious tips for enjoying the Christmas season. Last year, Guardian journalist Ariane Sherine launched the Atheist Bus Campaign and ended up raising over GBP150,000, enough to place the advert 'There's probably no God. Now stop worrying and enjoy your life' on 800 UK buses in January 2009. Now Ariane and dozens of other atheist writers, comedians and scientists are joining together to raise money for a very different cause. The Atheist's Guide to Christmas is a funny, thoughtful handbook all about enjoying Christmas, from 42 of the world's most entertaining atheists. It features everything from an atheist Christmas miracle to a guide to the best Christmas pop hits, and contributors include Richard Dawkins, Charlie Brooker, Derren Brown, Ben Goldacre, Jenny Colgan, David Baddiel, Simon Singh, AC Grayling, Brian Cox and Richard Herring. The full book advance and all royalties will go to the UK HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust.(less)
Renowned for her angelic voice and activism, Sinéad O'Connor's journey is marked by a tumultuous upbringing that shaped her into a powerful protest singer. She became a prominent advocate for social justice, using her platform to address critical issues. Her story highlights resilience and the impact of personal struggles on artistic expression, making her a significant figure in music and activism.