A critique of capitalist values from the 1950s, hugely influential but not give the credit it deserves. If only we had listened then we might not be so miserable now.

The subversive polemic that became the bible of the anti-globalisation movement

An eminent economist surprisingly makes the case for replacing GDP with 'Gross National Happiness'

American style 'selfish capitalism' (is there any other kind?) is spreading like a plague around the world - and we're all infected

I'm just ploughing through this right now - watch this space

The original slacker's bible, full of homespun wisdom

It's just a ride ... iconoclastic humour from a modern day prophet

The original downsizing manual, as used by Tom and Barbara

'Whatever you do won't make a difference, but it is important that you do it anyway' - Ghandi

... and if that sounds daft, have a read of this to hear inspiring tales of people who have made a conscious, positive choice to swim against the tide and learn to live with less.