Science Performance

The New York Times bestseller – with a new afterword about early specialization in youth sports – from the author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World. The debate is as old as physical competition. Are stars like Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, and Serena Williams genetic...

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry, the source of our inspiration, returns – this time, he captures the quirky enthusiasm of this goofily visionary adventure.

Unlock peak trading performance by mastering the psychology, routines, emotional control, and mental discipline behind consistent market execution. Most traders search for better indicators, faster strategies, or the perfect entry signal. But long-term trading performance is rarely determined by technical knowledge alone. The real difference often comes from the trader’s mindset: self-awareness, emotional regulation, resilience, discipline, reflection, and the ability to stay focused when markets become volatile. The Science of Peak Trading Performance: Harnessing Psychology for ...

Are you looking to improve your athletic performance and take your training to the next level? Look no further than The Science of Athletic Performance, the definitive guide to understanding the anatomy and physiology behind top-level athleticism. Written by renowned sports scientist Hadley Mannings, this book delves into the mechanisms of muscle force production, the role of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the energy systems at play during exercise. Mannings also explores the various types of training and the importance of periodization, as well as the role of technology in...

The revolutionary book that teaches you how to use the cutting edge of human psychology to build high performing workplace cultures. Too often, great cultures feel like magic. While most leaders believe culture is critical to success, few know how to build one, or sustain it over time. What if...

Talent doesn’t make the team—the team makes the talent. Why are some teams more motivated, innovative, and successful than others? Why do some groups of talented people fall short against lesser teams? And how do you go about building a high-performing team? Dr. David Burkus understands that to build the best team, you must first shape the habits and practices that bring out the best in each member. Best Team Ever reveals what some of the world’s most effective teams do and shows you how you can do the same.

Designed for students and professionals in exercise science, kinesiology, and sports medicine, Muscle University: Research Foundations in Exercise Science provides an authoritative, practical, and comprehensive guide to conducting rigorous scientific research. This textbook combines foundational research theory with hands-on laboratory practice, equipping readers with the critical skills required for designing, implementing, and analyzing exercise science research. Key Features Include: Research Foundations: Clear, accessible explanations of experimental and observational research designs, ...

Nobody performs better under pressure. Regardless of the task, pressure ruthlessly diminishes our judgment, decision-making, attention, dexterity, and performance in every professional and personal arena. In Performing Under Pressure, Drs. Hendrie Weisinger and J.P. Pawliw-Fry introduce us to...

Superteams unlocks the secrets of high-performing teams, revealing the surprising science and practical lessons behind the world's most successful groups. What do the best teams do differently? To find out, award-winning social psychologist Ron Friedman surveyed thousands of teams and pinpointed...

Most of us will spend 90,000 plus hours of our lives at work. Will those hours be miserable or meaningful? The answer lies in leadership. In The Science of High-Performance Leadership, Dr. Sherry Yellin delivers a transformative message: being a leader worth following isn’t guesswork. It’s science.

There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staffs follow can be in stark contrast to what many athletes actually practice. When combined with the noise of social media, old-school traditions, and bro-science, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction.

You have tracked every mile, weighed every gram of protein, and invested in recovery tools that line the corner of your training room. But if adaptation keeps stalling, injuries keep accumulating, and your body never quite delivers what your training should have built, there is one variable almost certainly being shortchanged. Sleep is not the passive gap between sessions. It is the most powerful physiological process available to an athlete, and it is the one recovery tool that determines how much of your training you actually keep. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: Train harder...

Researchers now have a clear understanding of the key drivers that make meetings successful. In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg, researcher and consultant to some of the world's most successful companies, draws from extensive research, analytics and data mining, and survey interviews with over 5,000 employees across a range of industries to share the proven practices and techniques that help managers and employees enhance the quality of their meetings.  

If Sleep Were a Drug: The Science of Sleep Optimization-Biohack Your Brain, Body, and Performance is a comprehensive guide to improving your sleep. Written by the FBI's Sleep Expert, Dr. Leah Kaylor, a licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist specializing in sleep and trauma. This is the book first responders have been waiting for-a blueprint to tackle one of their top complaints: Sleep.

The Complete Man's Guide To Peptides is a science-based, beginner-friendly guide designed to help men understand modern peptide strategies for fat loss, lean muscle growth, testosterone support, faster recovery, higher energy & healthy aging — without the confusing medical jargon or dangerous guesswork.

What does it take to go from good to great? Step up at work, in sports, and at home with this “transfixing book on how to sustain peak performance and avoid burnout” (Adam Grant). A few common principles drive performance, regardless of the field or the task at hand. Whether someone is...

Essentials of Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Science to Practice – Second Edition provides an updated evidence-based overview of the science and practice of sports and active nutrition, physical and cognitive performance enhancement, weight management, and body composition optimization for beginners and athletes. This book serves as a foundational book for undergraduate and graduate sports nutrition classes and professionals in the field who work with athletes and clients to optimize performance through exercise training, diet interventions, nutrient timing, and evidence-based dietary ...

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "In Do Hard Things, Steve Magness beautifully and persuasively reimagines our understanding of toughness. This is a must-read for parents and coaches and anyone else looking to prepare for life's biggest challenges."—Malcolm Gladwell, author of Outliers and Talking to...

Millions of copies sold! The bestselling modern classic that sparked a worldwide conversation about the value of concentration—and the true costs of fractured attention. “I’m handing you the answer to the overwhelm you feel, and his name is Dr. Cal Newport.” —Mel Robbins, The Mel...

For decades, modern medicine has predominantly focused on restoring health to a conventionally “normal” state for our age and medical history. But shouldn’t we aim to go beyond normal? Whether you’re twenty or eighty years old, have experienced a stroke, battle PTSD, or want to excel as an athlete or top executive, recent breakthroughs in molecular biology have granted us the means not just to repair but to enhance our physical and mental capacities.