Memory Biology

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "Being You is an exhilarating book: a vast-ranging, phenomenal achievement that will undoubtedly become a seminal text." —The Guardian Anil Seth's quest to understand the biological basis of conscious experience is one of the most exciting contributions to...

Jordan B. Peterson's Maps of Meaning is now available for the first time as an audio download! Why have people from different cultures and eras formulated myths and stories with similar structures? What does this similarity tell us about the mind, morality, and structure of the world itself?...

What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking—happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke—shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming audiobook. Do you remember your first...

Nature is complex, elegant, and infinite in its wisdom. Farmers who are truly successful learn nature's many facets and her intricate dance; they crack the code of how to honor and feed this boundless natural system while coaxing the production needed for the survival of a modern farm. Natural product formulator and farm consultant Jerry Brunetti wraps together a lifetime of learning and his uncanny observations in this fascinating volume on the interconnected dynamics in place on a farm -- the farm's geology, biology, and diversity of life forms. Learn to look at -- and manage -- your farm...

An entertaining illumination of the stupid beliefs that make us feel wise, based on the popular blog of the same name. Whether you’re deciding which smartphone to purchase or which politician to believe, you think you are a rational being whose every decision is based on cool, detached logic...

The answer to understanding smell is right under your nose. An insightful exploration of smell through evolution, biology, psychology, culture, mysticism, technology, and law. Smell has always played a key role in our evolution. From sniffing out danger or spoiled food to choosing a partner, smell is integral to our survival. It affects our mood, memory, decisions, and even our intuition. Yet, it’s often the unsung hero of the five senses. So how does smell work? And what does scent add to our lives and our understanding of the world? Making Sense of Smell explores the aromatic world of ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The inspiring true story of transgender actor and activist Nicole Maines, whose identical twin brother, Jonas, and ordinary American family join her on an extraordinary journey to understand, nurture, and celebrate the uniqueness in us all. Nicole appears as...

Time Perception and Temporal Experience: The Psychology, Biology, and Culture of How Humans Experience Time explores a basic fact of everyday life: clock time is regular, but experienced time is not. A traffic light can feel longer when you are late. A holiday week can pass quickly while leaving a dense memory behind. Childhood summers often seem spacious, while adult years can blur together. This book explains how that happens by connecting the psychology of attention and memory with the biology of sleep, arousal, and internal timing, and with the social rules that shape how people ...

Are you fighting a psychological war for independence against your own biology? For generations, we have been sold the myth of the "Autonomous Ego"—the belief that maturing into an adult requires cutting ties, establishing a singular identity, and standing completely alone. But modern biology has revealed a staggering truth: the individual is a genetic fiction. Through the science of microchimerism, we now know that you are not a solo act. You are a constitutively chimeric collective. Within your blood, your organs, and the deepest folds of your brain, you carry the living, firing cells ...

A group of traders huddles around a pile of dried shark fins on a gleaming white floor in Hong Kong. A Papua New Guinean elder shoves off in his hand-carved canoe, ready to summon a shark with ancient magic. A scientist finds a rare shark in Indonesia and forges a deal with villagers so it and...

A Harvard researcher investigates the human eye in this insightful account of what vision reveals about intelligence, learning, and the greatest mysteries of neuroscience. Spotting a face in a crowd is so easy, you take it for granted. But how you do it is one of science's great mysteries. And...

Fatigue has become the background hum of modern life. One in three adults says they feel exhausted most days. Coffee that used to help no longer does. Sleep that used to restore no longer does. And the harder you push, the worse it gets. Dr. Cary Yurkiw has spent decades treating thousands of patients — and watching the same pattern in the people he loves and the doctors he works alongside.

Jonathan Weiner, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for The Beak of the Finch, brings his brilliant reporting skills to the story of Seymour Benzer, the Brooklyn-born maverick scientist whose study of genetics and experiments with fruit fly genes has helped revolutionize or knowledge of the connections between DNA and behavior both animal and human.

'Swayne deserves to join Oliver Sacks and Henry Marsh on the list of top popular neuroscience writers' – Melanie Reid, The Times 'Beautifully observed, beautifully written . . . an extraordinary journey in science, medicine, and creativity' – Rory Stewart 'An incredible voyage of discovery...

“Beauty is possible even when it appears impossible. An astounding book.” —Joy Harjo, author of Washing My Mother's Body Navajo Nation Poet Laureate Jake Skeets’s highly anticipated second collection patiently tracks the impacts of climate change on the land and its myriad inhabitants...

Certified sleep specialist and creator of the “Hey, Sleepy Baby” platform exposes how much of modern sleep advice is cultural fiction and returns the authority to where it belongs: with parents, their intuition, and the unique child in front of them. In the U.S., infant sleep has become a...

How is it possible to have vivid memories of something that never happened? How can siblings remember the same event from their childhoods so differently? Do the selections and distortions of memory reveal a truth about the self? Why are certain memories tied to specific places? Does your memory...

'An incredible voyage of discovery . . . intensely moving and awe-inspiring' - Marina Hyde 'Sensational. A moving, thoughtful and truly fascinating read' - Abi Morgan, author of This is Not a Pity Memoir In How to Use a Fork, the beautiful science of brain plasticity meets remarkable human...

Through detailed anecdotes and captivating narratives, The Woman Who Unveiled DNA: Rosalind Franklin not only highlights her scientific achievements but also sheds light on the ethical debates surrounding her work and the recognition she received posthumously. This book aims to inspire young listeners to pursue their passions, embrace curiosity, and see Rosalind Franklin as a role model whose legacy continues to impact modern science and medicine.

Embark on an inspiring journey through the life and groundbreaking work of Barbara McClintock, a pioneering geneticist whose discoveries revolutionized our understanding of genetics. This captivating book, tailored for young listeners aged 8-14, brings science to life with engaging stories, hands-on activities, and vivid illustrations.