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Neurologist and neuroscientist Dr Paul Goldsmith reveals compassionate, practical insights on the evolutionary origins of our brain and how we can best use it to thrive in our daily lives. 'A fascinating exploration of how our ancient brains are mismatched for our modern ecosystem, and what we...

Why do we cross our fingers, avoid walking under ladders, or whisper “knock on wood” after saying something hopeful? Even in a modern world of science and logic, little rituals like these continue to shape our daily lives. We laugh at them, shrug them off, and sometimes do them without even thinking. But behind every quirky superstition lies something deeper: a glimpse into how the human brain works, how culture shapes belief, and how we cope with uncertainty.

Escrito com clareza e graça, este livro revoluciona as relações entre mente e corpo, razão e emoção, ao inverter a famosa proposição cartesiana "penso, logo existo" para "existo (e sinto), logo penso".Para pensar bem e tomar decisões corretas é preciso manter a cabeça fria e afastar todos os sentimentos e emoções, certo? Errado. Neste livro surpreendente e polêmico, o neurologista António Damásio mostra como, na verdade, a ausência de emoção e sentimento pode destruir a racionalidade.

'Wide-ranging and engrossing . . . Wonderfully witty and lucid' Raymond Tallis, GUARDIAN 'Refreshing . . . Solms makes his case interestingly, sincerely and with passion' SUNDAY TIMES 'Extraordinary on so many levels' BRIAN ENO Once dismissed as unscientific, psychoanalytic therapy is proving to...

Little gems exploring the human mind and its querkiness!

A groundbreaking exploration of the psychology of infatuation, how to recognize it, and how to move beyond it towards a healthier experience of love. “Butterflies” in the stomach, intrusive thoughts, fantasies about imaginary scenarios, mood swings from euphoria to despair… aren't these...

Current scientific philosophy, guided by materialism, argues that religious experience is the product of nothing more than the wiring of the brain. In The Spiritual Brain, Mario Beauregard and Denyse O’Leary, a distinguished neuroscientist and an award-winning writer, argue that this isn’t...

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...

This 4-in-1 bundle is your complete companion for navigating adult ADHD with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Inside, you will discover how to understand your unique neurodivergent brain, strengthen your executive functioning skills, create peace and order in your home, thrive at work, and build healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

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...

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.

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.