Discover the fascinating world of cephalopods, including the intelligent octopus, in Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith. Uncover how these creatures evolved higher intelligence and what it means for the evolution of minds. Follow the story of how subjective experience emerged in the ocean and how primitive organisms grew more complicated. Delve into the mysteries surrounding cephalopod intelligence and the unique social lives of octopuses. With the latest scientific research and scuba-diving adventures, Godfrey-Smith casts light on the octopus mind and what we can learn from our most remarkable animal relatives.

The Octopus, the Sea, and the Deep Origins of Consciousness

Other Minds

Discover the secrets to immortality only found in the natural world with Jellyfish Age Backwards. Molecular biologist Nicklas Brendborg explores extended life cycles in plants and animals that will leave you in awe. Learn about a Greenland shark that has lived over 386 years and a species of jellyfish that can age backwards. With cutting-edge research and captivating stories from habitats around the world, Jellyfish Age Backwards unlocks the superpower of extended lifespans and the lessons they hold for us all.

Nature's Secrets to Longevity

Jellyfish Age Backwards

Unwind from anxiety and learn to live a full and happy life with Dr. Judson Brewer's brain-based techniques and habit-breaking program. In his timely and research-backed book, Dr. Brewer shares how anxiety manifests in addictive behaviors and bad habits, and teaches readers how to discover triggers, defuse them with curiosity, and train their brains using mindfulness practices. With over 20 years of experience working with Olympic athletes, government leaders, and thousands of patients, Dr. Brewer offers a solution-oriented program accessible to anyone looking to overcome anxiety.

New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind

Unwinding Anxiety

Explore the universe and the human experience with one of Bill Bryson's biggest books. From the Big Bang to the rise of civilization, Bryson seeks to answer the oldest, biggest questions we have posed about ourselves and the world around us. Join him on an adventure to understand how we got from there being nothing to there being us, as he learns from some of the world's most advanced archaeologists, anthropologists, and mathematicians. A Short History of Nearly Everything is a profoundly clear and entertaining journey through the depths of human knowledge.

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Discover the fascinating role of dopamine in driving our every urge, from ambition and success to addiction and risky behavior. The Molecule of More delves into the science of desire and how it impacts our behavior in love, business, politics, and more. Written by two esteemed professionals, this book examines the unconsidered component that explains behaviors previously thought to be unrelated, providing insights that may change your life.

How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity―and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race

The Molecule of More

Unleash your creativity with this powerful and compelling book written by two of the leading experts in innovation, design, and creativity on the planet. David and Tom Kelley identify the principles and strategies that will allow us to tap into our creative potential in our work and personal lives. Drawing on countless stories from their work at IDEO, the Stanford d.school, and with many of the world's top companies, this book will help you be more productive and successful.

Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All

Creative Confidence

Discover the power and purpose of slumber with this international sensation of a book. Sleep expert Matthew Walker examines every aspect of our physical and mental well-being, from learning and mood to regulating hormones and preventing diseases like cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” read, Walker explains how to improve our lives by harnessing the benefits of sleep.

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

Why We Sleep

Discover the science-based hacks to balance your glucose levels, improve your sleep, energy, weight, skin, and mood, and even slow down aging. Learn how to manage your blood sugar without giving up on delicious food, and reduce the risk of developing conditions like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease. This entertaining and informative book is filled with the latest scientific data and offers ten simple, surprising tips to immediately improve your life.

The Life-Changing Power of Balancing Your Blood Sugar

Glucose Revolution

Discover the secrets to living longer and better with "Outlive." Written by physician and longevity expert Dr. Peter Attia, this groundbreaking manifesto challenges conventional medical thinking on aging and offers a new approach to preventing chronic disease. Through the latest science, Attia delivers innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health. Learn how to create a personalized, proactive strategy for longevity and plot a different path for your life with "Outlive."

The Science and Art of Longevity

Outlive

Explore the full range of human emotions and experiences with this powerful guide. Featuring 87 different topics, this book maps out the necessary skills and actionable framework needed for meaningful connections in our lives. With the help of this guide, you'll have the language and tools to access a whole new world of choices and second chances. Author Brené Brown draws on her extensive research over the last two decades to help us better understand ourselves and each other. Let this book be your atlas to a life full of adventure, connection, and understanding.

Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience

Atlas of the Heart

Enhance mindfulness and emotional intelligence in work and life with an invaluable guide from one of Google's earliest engineers and personal growth pioneers. Readers can now access insider secrets from one of the most sought after classes in the country, improving livelihood and productivity. Forewords by emotional intelligence authority Daniel Goleman and mindfulness expert Jon Kabat-Zinn add to this proven method for achieving your full potential.

The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)

Search Inside Yourself

Discover the hidden power of your inner voice with Chatter, the award-winning book by psychologist Ethan Kross. Through groundbreaking research and real-world case studies, Kross explores how our self-talk can either buoy us up or sink us entirely. Learn how to combat anxiety, improve your physical and mental health, and deepen relationships with others by harnessing the power of your inner voice. Get ready for a compelling read that gives you the tools to change the most important conversation you have each day: the one you have with yourself.

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