Cognitive Science

From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.

A new edition of a classic work that originated the "embodied cognition" movement and was one of the first to link science and Buddhist practices.

Traumatic Cognitive Dissonance, when understood, can be overcome. And that’s what this book is for—for you to gain the tools and information so that you’ll be able to reunite with your true sense of self and to move forward in your life with a renewed sense of joy. After all you’ve been through, you deserve it.

Discover a proven path to optimal health for the rest of your long life with this groundbreaking book revealing how you can harness the power of precision medicine to live healthier longer. Your genes do not have to be your destiny. Groundbreaking endocrinologist and longevity expert Florence...

A healthy mind is the most powerful tool that each of us needs to take everyday good decisions! ✓✓✓ we often mistakenly think we can control emotions without knowing how they are generated in us and without understanding the root of some of our behaviors Do you let yourself be guided by negative thoughts that block you in anxieties and fears? Do negative emotions take over and lead you to commit actions that are harmful to yourself and others? Do you find yourself struggling against a part of yourself, thinking that it is wrong and feeling a sense of torture? Don't you have any of ...

What if kids, children, adolescents, teenagers or young people are able to control their anxiety, emotions, depression, worry, anger, panic, trauma, suicidal and negative thoughts effectively - this is where cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) takes effect. Think about the sanity and environmental benefits this will bring to our society. Are you not thrilled? It's not every kid, child, adolescent, teenager or young person who can effectively control their own emotions and behavior. But those who can, are able to take responsibility for their actions, have a good feeling and a tremendous ...

A neuroscientist’s groundbreaking, science-driven plan for revitalizing, nourishing and rejuvenating your most essential asset—your brain. Your brain is the most essential organ in your body. The brain and spinal cord are intimately connected to every bodily system and organ, so when it is...

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds Everyone has a basic understanding of...

The Mind Illuminated is the first how-to meditation guide from a neuroscientist who is also an acclaimed meditation master. This innovative book offers a 10-stage program that is deeply grounded in ancient spiritual teachings about mindfulness and holistic health and also draws from the latest brain science to provide a road map for anyone interested in achieving the benefits of mindfulness.

A hit order. A dead CIA insider. A conspiracy that doesn’t just kill—it rewires reality. When Paul Trifthauser is accidentally copied on a message authorizing his own elimination, he does the one thing his enemies don’t expect: he walks straight into the trap—and survives. But his CIA contact is murdered anyway, and the widow arrives at Paul’s door with one request: find out who did it. The hunt drags Paul from quiet backroads to federal shadows and into a disturbing system where money, narcotics, and “cognitive” science intersect—where the goal isn’t just control… ...

The Neuroscience of Learning: How Brain Science and AI Can Elevate Your Learning What if you could learn faster, retain information more effectively, and unlock hidden potential within your mind? In The Neuroscience of Learning, discover the groundbreaking science behind how we learn and the practical applications that can make us all better learners. Blending leading-edge neuroscience with everyday insights, this book offers a transmutative look at how our brains function during learning, the influence of emotions and motivation, and the remarkable ways our brains’ neuroplasticity allows...

Noam Chomsky is widely known and deeply admired for being the founder of modern linguistics, one of the founders of the field of cognitive science, and perhaps the most avidly read political theorist and commentator of our time. In these lectures, he presents a lifetime of philosophical reflection on all three of these areas of research to which he has contributed for over half a century. 

No listener curious about our "little gray cells" will want to pass up Harvard neuroscientist John E. Dowling's brief introduction to the brain. In this up-to-date revision of his 1998 book Creating Mind, Dowling conveys the essence and vitality of the field of neuroscience - examining the progress we've made in understanding how brains work, and shedding light on discoveries having to do with aging, mental illness, and brain health. 

From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life. "An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear...

Dr. Lisa Mosconi, whose research spans an extraordinary range of specialties including brain science, the microbiome, and nutritional genomics, notes that the dietary needs of the brain are substantially different from those of the other organs, yet few of us have any idea what they might be. Her innovative approach to cognitive health incorporates concepts that most doctors have yet to learn. Busting through advice based on pseudoscience, Dr. Mosconi provides recommendations for a complete food plan, while calling out noteworthy surprises.

Begin the path to a life of well-being to overcome forever the negativity in your life with the knowledge that is in this simple and fast audiobook Do you want a practical way to improve your emotional, mental and psychological well-being? Are you looking for proven methods to help you overcome anxiety, stress and more? Then this is the audiobook for you! In this audiobook, you’ll explore these three highly effective therapies for transforming the way you are living your life CBT The focus of CBT is problem-oriented, with an emphasis on the present. Instead of focusing on the causes of ...

C8: The Real Science of Caprylic Acid, Ketone Therapy, and Metabolic Health What if one small molecule could change how your brain and body make energy? C8, also known as caprylic acid, is an eight-carbon medium-chain triglyceride that your body converts rapidly into ketones. Unlike long-chain fats that must pass through complex digestive steps, C8 moves quickly to the liver, where it is transformed into clean, alternative fuel. That fuel can power the brain, support metabolic flexibility, and help restore balance in a body struggling with insulin resistance, fatigue, weight gain, or ...

Science Concepts Explained for Non-Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Neuroscience Explained for Non-Scientists: How the Brain Creates Thought, Emotion, and Conscious Experience is a clear, concept driven guide to one of the most fascinating and complex areas of modern science. Written specifically for readers without a scientific background, this book breaks down how the brain works using plain language, logical structure, and real world relevance. Instead of overwhelming readers with technical jargon, it focuses on understanding the big ideas that explain how billions of ...

Why do some lessons spark instant understanding while others leave learners overwhelmed and confused? Teachers explain carefully. Students read the material. Trainers deliver detailed presentations. Yet the knowledge refuses to stick. The reason is rarely intelligence or effort. The real culprit is something far less obvious: cognitive overload. The human mind is not built to absorb unlimited information at once. Working memory has strict limits. When instruction ignores those limits, learning slows, frustration rises, and even the most motivated students struggle to make sense of what they...

In the city of Klade, where corporations script the weather and edit memory like code, a nameless runner called Hikari lives in engineered bodies and borrowed personas. Forge is a battlefield juggernaut, Velvet is charm sharpened into a weapon, Wisp is a small-frame hacker with teeth, and Scout is the boy who slips through crowds unseen. Hikari refuses to speak the life that came before, the night they escaped Orinox and stole a combat shell to erase the child they once were.