Breaking Up with Sugar
Molly Carmel
A guide to breaking free from sugar addiction, emotional eating, and dieting. It offers a path to a healthier relationship with food and oneself, focusing on long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.
Buddha's Brain
Rick Hanson
Explore the intersection of psychology, neurology, and contemplative practice to discover how to stimulate and strengthen the brain states that underlie happiness, love, and wisdom. This book offers practical tools to rewire your brain for greater well-being, fulfilling relationships, and inner peace.
Bullshit
James R. Kryger
In a world increasingly saturated with misinformation, half-truths, and outright falsehoods, this book offers a critical examination of 'bullshit' - communication with little regard for truth. From the Flat Earth theory to wine descriptions and political rhetoric, it explores how and why we fall for it, its detrimental effects on society, and provides tools for critical thinking and evidence-based reasoning to help readers become more discerning consumers of information.
Calibrate
Ron Friedman
A groundbreaking exploration of confidence, revealing how to strike the perfect balance between overconfidence and self-doubt to achieve optimal performance and success in all areas of life. Discover the secrets to calibrating your beliefs and abilities for a more accurate and fulfilling existence.
Cannabis, Forgetting, and the Botany of Desire
Michael Pollan
A lecture and discussion exploring the complex relationship between humans and cannabis, delving into its botany, cultural significance, and impact on memory and consciousness. Michael Pollan examines the plant from a Darwinian perspective, exploring its evolutionary role and the science behind its effects on the human brain.
Characteristics and management of prisoners at risk of suicide behaviour
Kevin George Power
This study provides data on the characteristics and management of prisoners identified at risk of suicidal behavior in Scottish prisons over a 12-month period. It examines risk factors, supervision methods, and challenges in suicide prediction and prevention within prison settings, highlighting the need for improved management and support for vulnerable inmates.
Chasing the Sun
Linda Geddes
Explore the profound impact of sunlight on our bodies and minds. From ancient civilizations to modern science, discover how the sun governs our biology, influences our health, and shapes our daily lives. Learn how to optimize your relationship with light for better sleep, performance, and overall well-being.
Clean: The New Science of Skin and the Beauty of Doing Less
James Hamblin
A multiyear journey through the history and science of soap, deconstructing the fortunes, products, and belief systems it has spawned, from the “soap boom” of the nineteenth century right up to the modern skin care industry. This book is an invitation to embrace the complexity of the world around us and on our skin. Even if you don’t stop showering.