Why are people successful? Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an invigorating intellectual journey to show us what makes an extreme overachiever. He reveals that we pay far too much attention to what successful people are like, and too little attention to where successful people are from: their culture, their family, and their generation.

Are smart people overrated? What can pit bulls teach us about crime? Why are problems like homelessness easier to solve than to manage? How do we hire when we can't tell who's right for the job? The author explores the minor geniuses, the underdogs and the overlooked, and reveals how everyone and everything contains an intriguing story.

An art expert sees a ten-million-dollar sculpture and instantly spots it's a fake. A marriage analyst knows within minutes whether a couple will stay together. A fire-fighter suddenly senses he has to get out of a blazing building. A speed dater clicks with the right person...

Why are people successful? For centuries, humankind has grappled with this question, searching for the secret to accomplishing great things. In this book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an invigorating intellectual journey to show us what makes an extreme overachiever.

Malcolm Gladwell explains and analyses the tipping point, that magic moment when ideas, trends and social behaviour cross a threshold, tip and spread like wildfire. His method provides a new way of viewing experiences and developing strategies.

Malcom Gladwells bestselling books have engaged, entertained and inspired millions of readers, transforming the way they see the world and covering a wide range of modern day issues, from success to relationships and the complexities of our minds. This newly designed box set gathers four of his best selling books, offering readers a captivating selection of his innovative and outstanding thinking.