Building Biology

“In this masterpiece, Jamil Zaki weaves together the very latest science with stories that will stay in your heart forever.”—Angela Duckworth, author of Grit Don’t miss Jamil Zaki’s TED Talk, “We’re experiencing an empathy shortage, but we can fix it together,” online now...

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025 From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our...

A revolutionary new case that building muscle is our body’s most powerful tool for improving quality of life, extending longevity, and safeguarding against disease—from renowned nutritional scientist and champion powerlifter Dr. Layne Norton For far too long, muscle mass has been viewed as a...

Read by the author. Learn a new model for understanding how organizations really operate and implement changes that get real results. With so many forces of change buffeting the business world today, a scary state of flux has replaced any sense of certainty, stability, and familiarity...

FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST The story of the urgent fight to save coral reefs, and why it matters to us all Coral reefs are a microcosm of our planet: extraordinarily diverse, deeply interconnected, and full of wonders. When...

"From Stress to Success: Reprogramming Your Biology" presents a groundbreaking and detailed exploration of stress as a profound biological phenomenon. This book is a definitive guide for professionals, offering a deep dive into the physiological and neurological mechanisms that govern our stress response, and providing a scientifically grounded pathway to mastery. The author meticulously dissects the intricate biochemical cascade of stress, from the acute release of adrenaline and cortisol to the long-term, systemic impacts on our immune function, cellular health, and genetic expression. ...

Murderous super-intelligent beings threaten a pacifist human colony … The Dromish, an evil species based near Bernard’s Star plots to enslave the people of Enceladus. Leaving his husband and young family behind, Corvis Santos, RN accepts the mission to visit the Dromish and persuade them not to try to conquer the Solar System. Corvis completes his training and is awarded the black band which endows him with superpowers. After traveling at nearly the speed of light for seven years, he arrives at the Dromish’s home planet. There he must fight for his life to prove his worthiness. ...

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 ...

Anger. Fear. Sadness. Dr. Judith Orloff sees people every day who are struggling with these overwhelming emotions. To help us find relief, she has created Emotional Freedom Practices. This two-CD toolkit expands on the insights from her recently released New York Times bestseller Emotional...

Master the mind-bending science of synthetic biology and discover how DNA editing will revolutionize our everyday lives. Whether you are optimizing your morning commute with educational listening or satisfying a boundless curiosity, this fast-paced scientific journey cuts through the sci-fi hype...

Discover simple secrets that can help you live a long and healthy life. In Aging Younger, functional medicine expert and bestselling author Dr. Stacie Stephenson offers a cutting-edge, holistic approach to help you live a longer, happier, and more fulfilling life. Frustrated by sleepless nights...

A plain‑English, curiosity‑driven walkthrough that takes an adult reader from the structure of an entire muscle down to the mechanics of a single muscle unit, and makes clear which training choices reliably grow muscle in a well‑fed, well‑rested body over the course of a real training week. Walk into any gym, and you will see rows of people doing the same movements. Some of them get bigger and stronger year after year. Some plateau in their first year and never move again. What separates the two is not luck or willpower. It is knowing what is actually happening inside a fiber when ...

Master the complex science of cellular biology on your daily commute by exploring the body's microscopic factory. Forget dry academic textbooks and confusing jargon. Instead, immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring tour of the hidden biological engines humming beneath everything that lives. Whether...

We’re living in a protein-obsessed world, but what if we are more at risk of eating too much than not enough? In our quest for better health, protein has been packaged as the answer to all our problems. We’re bombarded with protein-packed meals, snacks and supplements and told we need to eat...

Unlock the hidden microscopic world that sustains human life in this awe-inspiring history of science. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused study session, this engaging narrative transforms complex biology into a captivating educational journey. Before advanced lenses existed, early...