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Over the past decade neuroscience has uncovered a wealth of new information about our senses and how they serve as our gateway to the world. This splendidly accessible book explores the most intriguing findings of this research. With infectious enthusiasm, Rob DeSalle illuminates not only how we see, hear, smell, touch, taste, maintain balance, feel pain, and rely on other less familiar senses, but also how these senses shape our perception of the world aesthetically, artistically, and musically.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Plant Paradox comes a groundbreaking plan for living a long, healthy, happy life. From the moment we are born, our cells begin to age. But aging does not have to mean decline. World-renowned surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has been treating mature...

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs. From an evolutionary perspective, this is an illogical development, as it slows us down. But here we are, suggesting there must have been something tremendous to gain from bipedalism. First Steps takes our ordinary, everyday...

Are you a healthcare student, professional, or caregiver seeking to deepen your understanding of the human body? Do you want to excel in your nursing exams, board certifications, and beyond? This comprehensive guide takes you on a captivating journey through the intricate systems and functions of the human body, providing you with the essential knowledge you need to succeed in your healthcare career.

A New York Times Bestseller! For millennia, Buddhists have enjoyed the limitless benefits of meditation. But how does it work? And why? The principles behind this ancient practice have long eluded some of the best minds in modern science. Until now. In this groundbreaking work, world-renowned...

In Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?, physicist and award-winning journalist Alex Hutchinson tackles dozens of commonly held beliefs and looks at just what research science has - and has not - proven to be true. This myth-busting book covers the full spectrum of exercise science and offers the latest in research from around the globe, as well as plenty of practical tips on using proven science to improve fitness, reach weight loss goals, and achieve better competition results. 

Two weeks before his death, Oliver Sacks outlined the contents of The River of Consciousness, the last book he would oversee. The bestselling author of On the Move, Musicophilia, and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Sacks is known for his illuminating case histories about people living...

A deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt—In a Nutshell “Through wonderful analogies and a genius for clarifying complex ideas, Immune is a truly brilliant introduction to the...

Being you is not as simple as it sounds. Somehow, within each of our brains, billions of neurons create our everyday conscious experience. But how does this happen? Anil Seth's unique and groundbreaking theory of what it means to 'be you' challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology. Being You is an accessible, inspiring and eye-opening exploration of consciousness by one of the most remarkable pioneers working in science today.

Why do some smells comfort us while others repel us – and what does that reveal about who we are? Social media’s ‘smell queen’ Dr Ally Louks reveals the secrets of our most overlooked sense. Take a deep sniff. Before you have time to think, your body will react. Our noses have around 400...

Maîtrisez le choc thermique pour transformer votre stress en énergie grâce à cette puissante thérapie par le froid. Que vous cherchiez une routine matinale ultra-énergisante ou une méthode pour accélérer votre récupération physique, l'immersion glacée reprogramme votre physiologie...

Transform your health with beginner fitness strategies rooted in clear, calming exercise science. Whether you are recovering from a sedentary lifestyle or seeking an empowering walking companion, this accessible guide removes the intimidation from getting active. Ditch the extreme workouts and...

The Farrier’s Mindset: How to Understand, Apply and Explain Farriery Knowledge Farriery is more than knowing what to do beneath a horse’s foot. It is about understanding why you are doing it, applying knowledge to the individual horse and being able to explain your decisions clearly. The...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER NATIONAL BESTSELLER The definitive resource on perhaps the single most universal human concern: death. Even more relevant than when it was first published, this edition addresses contemporary issues in end-of-life care and includes an all-embracing and incisive...

For anyone sick and tired of being sick and tired: A leading physician’s practical, proven guide to supporting and improving one of the body’s most vital functions—the lymphatic system—to alleviate and heal chronic pain and immune dysfunction. The lymphatic system is one of the body’s...

Как говорит знаменитый приматолог и нейробиолог Роберт Сапольски, если вы хотите понять поведение человека и природу хорошего или плохого поступка, вам придется разобраться буквально во всем — и в том, что происходило за секунду до него, и в том, что было миллионы лет назад. В книге автор поэтапно — можно сказать, в хронологическом разрезе — и очень подробно рассматривает огромное количество факторов, влияющих на наше поведение.

¿Y si el cuerpo humano fuera mucho más que materia? La Transfiguración Celular explora una visión profunda de la relación entre conciencia, cuerpo, energía y transformación. A través de la física cuántica, la biología, la geometría sagrada, la conciencia y antiguas tradiciones espirituales, Parvati Sai propone una nueva mirada sobre el potencial del ser humano. Este libro parte de una pregunta esencial: ¿es posible transformar la materia a través de la conciencia?

Our Hope for Gene Therapy traces the developments in eye genetics and our understanding of chloridemia, an inherited retinal disorder. A first-in-Canada test of an experimental gene therapy to halt its progression started in Edmonton, Alberta in 2015. Nothing about the experiment was simple - but it taught Dr. MacDonald and his team a great deal and laid the foundations for future genetic therapies.

What does fascia have to do with pain, stiffness, flexibility, mobility and how well you move as you age? More than most of us ever realized. Fascia - the connective tissue network that runs throughout your entire body - is finally getting the attention it deserves. In The Fascia Connection...

Australian and New Zealand edition Can’t sleep? Who better to deliver the recipe for a peaceful night based on groundbreaking sleep science than the bestselling author of The Fast 800, The Clever Guts Diet and The 8-week Blood Sugar Diet. Getting a good night's sleep can improve your mood, cut...