Mental Environment

This inspiring meditation on the intersection of science, nature, and spirit shows readers how to deepen their connection to the natural world. In Rooted, cutting-edge science supports a truth that poets, artists, mystics, and earth-based cultures across the world have proclaimed over millennia...

In Snakes in Suits, Hare, an expert on the scientific study of psychopathy, and Babiak, an industrial and organizational psychologist and a leading authority on the corporate psychopath, examine the role of psychopaths in modern corporations and provide the tools employers can use to avoid and deal with them. Together, they have developed the B-Scan 360, a research tool designed specifically for business professionals.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The visionary author of How to Do Nothing returns to challenge the notion that ‘time is money.’ . . . Expect to feel changed by this radical way of seeing.”—Esquire “One of the most important books I’ve read in my life.”—Ed Yong, author of An...

An astounding and inspiring look at the science behind tribalism, and how we can learn to harness it to improve the world around us. What do you think of when you hear the word “tribalism?” For many, it conjures images of bigotry, xenophobia, and sectarian violence. Others may envision their...

An investigation into our complicated 8-decade-long relationship with nuclear technology, from the bomb to nuclear accidents to nuclear waste. From Hiroshima to Chernobyl, Fukushima to the growing legacy of lethal radioactive waste, humanity’s struggle to conquer atomic energy is rife with...

What if those we lead found great purpose in what they do and worked at their jobs with all their heart? Ultimately, don't we hope to foster intrinsic motivation so that the individuals we lead become better employees, better students, or better athletes? Recent discoveries of brain science and the wisdom of top CEOs that Dr. Tim Irwin interviewed for this audiobook give us the answers we've long sought. Science in recent years discovered that affirmation sets in motion huge positive changes in the brain. It releases neurochemicals associated with well-being and higher performance.

Master essential wilderness survival skills like fire-starting, shelter-building, and navigation. Learn urban survival tactics for blackouts, public safety, and street smarts. Protect yourself from digital threats with modern cyber-resilience techniques. Build mental toughness to stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations. Discover life-saving first aid hacks and health strategies for any scenario. Prepare for disasters with checklists, escape plans, and emergency kits. Develop social survival skills like de-escalation, persuasion, and body language reading. Explore financial ...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Is your space filled with objects that no longer serve you, leaving you stressed and unable to fully relax? Declutter Your Life is the ultimate guide to transforming your home and life through the power of decluttering, helping you reclaim your space, reduce stress, and create an environment that brings you peace, joy, and fulfillment—all in just 30 days. This practical and comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the decluttering process, addressing both the physical and emotional challenges of letting go. Learn how to ...

An award-winning scientist offers a groundbreaking new understanding of the mind-body connection and its profound impact on everything from advertising to romance. The human body is not just a passive device carrying out messages sent by the brain but rather an integral part of how we think and make decisions.

Learn how to cope with and heal from climate anxiety in this groundbreaking guide by “the most prominent American advocate of ecopsychology” (New York Times). If you ever find yourself doomscrolling news stories about climate change, experience bouts of panic about looming...

Experience Homeschooling Success with Ease and Efficiency – Master the Art of Teaching at Home, even if Homeschooling Feels Overwhelming! Are you a dedicated stay-at-home mother, teacher, or tutor struggling to find a balance between personalized education and other responsibilities? Do you crave a homeschool planner who truly understands your needs? Do you find it challenging to manage multiple children's education, track progress, and keep detailed records all at the same time? YYou'renot alone. Most homeschooling parents face the exact same challenges, but this can change with the ...

Why do people believe bunk? And what causes them to embrace such pseudoscientific beliefs and practices? Noted skeptic Massimo Pigliucci sets out to separate the fact from the fantasy in this entertaining exploration of the nature of science, the borderlands of fringe science, and - borrowing a famous phrase from philosopher Jeremy Bentham - the nonsense on stilts.

In How Children Succeed, Paul Tough introduced us to research showing that personal qualities like perseverance, self-control, and conscientiousness play a critical role in children's success. Now, in Helping Children Succeed, Tough takes on a new set of pressing questions: What does growing up in poverty do to children's mental and physical development? How does adversity at home affect their success in the classroom, from preschool to high school?

The founder of the international Transition Towns movement asks why true creative, positive thinking is in decline, asserts that it's more important now than ever, and suggests ways our communities can revive and reclaim it.

🐾 Is your dog bursting with energy and unable to stay calm in the chaos of the city? 🐾Pulling on the leash, barking at traffic, jumping at strangers. Every walk through the city feels full of distractions. Your dog reacts to every sound, every movement, and never seems to settle, no matter how long the walk is. And when you finally get home, the energy doesn’t fade. It turns into barking, pacing, or destruction, leaving you tired and frustrated. Now imagine walking those same busy streets with a calm, focused dog right by your side… The leash stays loose, your dog looks to you ...

Nicolelis undertakes the first attempt to explain the entirety of human history, culture, and civilization based on a series of recently uncovered key principles of brain function. This new cosmology is centered around three fundamental properties of the human brain: its insurmountable malleability to adapt and learn; its exquisite ability to allow multiple individuals to synchronize their minds around a task, goal, or belief; and its incomparable capacity for abstraction.

Darwin developed the theory of sexual selection to explain why the animal world abounds in stunning beauty, from the brilliant colors of butterflies and fishes to the songs of birds and frogs. He argued that animals have "a taste for the beautiful" that drives their potential mates to evolve features that make them more sexually attractive and reproductively successful. But if Darwin explained why sexual beauty evolved in animals, he struggled to understand how.

Between iPods, music-blasting restaurants, earsplitting sports stadiums, and endless air and road traffic, the place for quiet in our lives grows smaller by the day. In Pursuit of Silence gives contextto our increasingly desperatesense that noise pollution is, in a very real way, an environmental catastrophe.

From the acclaimed Booker Prize-winning author comes a dazzling novel of family, love and love's disappointments Anna's aged mother is dying. Condemned by her children's pity to living, subjected to increasingly desperate medical interventions, she turns her focus to her hospital window, through...

From Silicon Valley boardrooms to rural communes to academic philosophy departments, a seemingly inconceivable idea is being seriously discussed: that the end of humanity’s reign on earth is imminent, and that we should welcome it. Anthropocene antihumanism has been inspired by revulsion at...