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Every day, millions of people feel hijacked by their own minds — overwhelmed by anger, anxiety, or reactivity they can’t explain. Taming the Limbic Beast bridges the gap between ancient Stoic philosophy and modern neuroscience, showing you how to reclaim control of your nervous system, master your emotions, and live with calm, grounded strength.

Have you ever been absolutely certain you “knew it all along”? Or found yourself buying something you didn’t really need just because it was on sale? Maybe you’ve noticed how quickly people rally around their group’s opinion, or how often first impressions stick no matter what happens later. These aren’t random quirks of personality—they’re examples of cognitive bias at work.

After a multiyear study of recent advances in neuroscience and genetics, William J. Walsh, PhD, has resolved many of the core unknowns about bipolar disorder that have puzzled researchers for more than a century. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Walsh presents a bold new theory of bipolar disorder—offering clarity on a condition that has eluded definitive understanding for decades. Affecting more than seventy million people worldwide, bipolar disorder remains a leading cause of suicide, unemployment, and lost human potential.

When Maxwell Mason’s stepfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, the experience reshaped his understanding of memory, aging, and how much control we truly have over our cognitive health. Watching a loved one struggle with confusion and memory loss raised urgent questions: What can we do to protect our minds? How early should we begin? And is it possible to strengthen our memory before decline sets in? Memory Fortified explores these questions with clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

Why does music influence how we feel so deeply—and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal role that music plays in human survival and procreation. From communication and caregiving to social bonding and partner selection, music has molded the human species and continues to shape our lives in remarkable ways.

Brought to you by Penguin. An unexpected diagnosis. A breakup. A redundancy. When life throws a curveball, it can feel like we’re free-falling into the unknown. But what if upheaval was a chance to reimagine ourselves, rather than something to just endure? Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist...

Stress doesn’t just live in your mind. It lives in your nervous system. And at the center of that system is one powerful pathway: the vagus nerve. In The Vagus Nerve Vitality Toolkit, you’ll discover 48 gentle, science-backed techniques designed to ease anxiety, restore energy, and bring your body back into balance in as little as 10 minutes a day. This is not about forcing calm or pushing through burnout. It is about teaching your nervous system how to feel safe again.

Executive functioning (EF) can be defined as a person's ability to successfully navigate their physical, intellectual, and social worlds. Interest in EF is expanding within psychotherapy, but like many scientific concepts which are adapted to the consulting room, there is a great deal of confusion and misinformation surrounding EF within clinical and lay communities. In this book, Louis Cozolino—a master of translating complex neuroscientific concepts into digestible, applicable literature for therapists and laypeople alike.

Have you wondered why we recognise people's faces but forget their names? Or why we get motion sickness? Or jet lag, too, for that matter. And why do we overthink even the smallest things in our lives? For something supposedly so brilliant and evolutionarily advanced, the human brain is pretty messy, fallible and disorganised. In The Idiot Brain, neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives.

Embark on a transformative journey that bridges the gap between science and spirituality. This audiobook explores the profound mysteries of the pineal gland, often referred to as the "third eye," and its role in unlocking heightened states of consciousness, intuition, and connection to higher realities.

This forward-thinking book explores the impact of psychological trauma on the brain's sensory pathways and demonstrates the crucial role sensory-based interventions can play in recovery.

From fleeing Cambodia as a refugee infant to building a nine-figure behavioral health company to training at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Rob Douk brings unique wisdom to The Art and Science of Well-Being, revealing how nine essential dimensions of wellness—intellectual, creative, financial, occupational, physical, environmental, spiritual, emotional, and social—work together to create lasting health and fulfillment.

Why do people with addiction use drugs self-destructively? Why don’t they quit out of self-concern? Why does the rat in the experiment, alone in a cage, press the lever again and again for cocaine—to the point of death? In this pathbreaking book, Hanna Pickard proposes a new paradigm for understanding the puzzle of addiction.

The Neurodivergent Mind Workbook blends DBT, CBT, and ACT techniques reimagined for ADHD, autism, and other neurodivergent minds. Instead of forcing you to “just calm down,” it works with your emotions, sensory experiences, and thought patterns to help you find balance without masking who you are.

Narrated by the authors Sam Conniff and Katherine Templar Lewis, this immersive audiobook includes live interviews with real-life uncertainty survivors, all backed by an ambient soundscape composed by Ross Godfrey of Morcheeba. What can an ex-gangland boss, a recovering addict and a refugee...

From Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) originator Francine Shapiro, this groundbreaking, evidence-based work has been translated into multiple languages. Originally developed for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR therapy is now also used to treat adults and children with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behavior problems, and other clinical problems. The third edition reviews the therapy's theoretical and empirical underpinnings, details the eight phases of treatment, and provides vignettes, training materials, and resources.

Resulta que la música no es sólo entretenimiento: es un medio de comunicación profundamente arraigado y sutilmente poderoso. Las canciones resuenan con tus patrones de ondas cerebrales e impulsan cambios en tu cerebro: creando tus estados de ánimo, consolidando tus recuerdos, fortaleciendo tus hábitos (tanto los buenos como los malos) ... incluso haciendo que te enamores o desenamores. Tu música te está moldeando, a nivel subconsciente, durante todo el día. Y ahora, por primera vez, puedes hacerte cargo.

The international publishing phenomenon that teaches you how to be more productive and recharge your brain in a world that seems designed to distract you at every turn. The ongoing battle for our attention is one of the biggest challenges we face. Overflowing inboxes, colleagues at your desk...

What if aging isn’t just a number—but a rhythm your cells can remember, forget, and even relearn? In The Clock Within, neurobiologist Dr. Moawiah Naffaa takes listeners on an intimate journey through the hidden chronometers that shape every heartbeat, every thought, and every dawn of renewal. From DNA methylation clocks and mitochondrial oscillations to the subtle conversations between glia, microbes, and the immune system, this book reveals how life keeps time—and what happens when those rhythms falter.

The Sensory Processing Handbook for Parents is your complete, research-based guide to understanding and supporting children with sensory differences. Whether your child is sensory-seeking, sensory-avoidant, or both—this practical handbook gives you the tools to help them thrive in a world that often feels overwhelming. This 2-in-1 resource combines foundational strategies with advanced insights, helping you support your child through every stage—from daily routines at home to success in school and public spaces.