{"product_id":"the-want-machine","title":"The Want Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhy do we keep wanting the next purchase, upgrade or reward—even when what we already have is enough?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Want Machine explores the quiet pressure that turns ordinary desires into habits of spending, comparison and dissatisfaction. Drawing on his own experience of chasing cars, watches and other symbols of success, Kevin Laban examines how advertising, status and convenience shape what we want—and why the satisfaction so often fades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book about never buying anything or feeling guilty for enjoying life. It is a practical guide to noticing the forces behind a purchase, pausing before acting and deciding what is genuinely worth your money, time and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith relatable examples and straightforward questions, The Want Machine helps readers recognise manufactured desire, spend more consciously and create space for the freedom they actually value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roskev Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":67802664796464,"sku":"9781066765201","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/2357\/5085\/files\/9781066765201.jpg?v=1789646980","url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/the-want-machine","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}