Attention Span
Gloria Mark
Explore the science behind our diminishing attention spans in the digital age. Discover how technology affects our focus, stress levels, and overall well-being, and learn practical strategies to regain control of your attention, achieve balance, and enhance productivity in a hyper-connected world.
Black and White Thinking
Kevin Dutton
Explore the fascinating world of black and white thinking with Dr. Kevin Dutton. This book delves into how our brains categorize information, the impact of binary thought processes on our decisions, and how this can affect our lives. Discover the evolutionary roots of this cognitive habit and learn how to navigate the complexities of a world that's rarely so clear-cut.
Blindspot
Mahzarin R. Banaji
An exploration of hidden biases that affect our judgment and behavior, even among well-intentioned people. Using the Implicit Association Test (IAT) and other methods, the authors reveal how unconscious feelings and beliefs about social groups can influence our actions in everyday life, leading to unintended damages to both others and ourselves. Discover the mindbugs that shape our perceptions and learn how to outsmart the machine.
Divergent Mind
Jenara Nerenberg
Divergent Mind explores the experiences of neurodivergent women, including those with ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, and high sensitivity. It challenges societal norms and offers insights into thriving in a world not designed for them, advocating for the recognition and celebration of neurodiversity.
Talking to Strangers
Malcolm Gladwell
Why are we so bad at judging strangers? A deep dive into the ways we misread people and the tragic consequences that can follow, exploring cases from Sandra Bland to Neville Chamberlain's dealings with Hitler, and offering insights into how we can improve our interactions with those we don't know.
Be Calm. Proven Techniques to Stop Anxiety Now
Jill P. Weber
Discover proven strategies and techniques to reduce anxiety and its troubling symptoms. Drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices, this book offers practical tools to manage anxious thoughts, accept anxiety as a part of life, and live a happier, more fulfilling life.
Remember
Lisa Genova
Explore the fascinating science of memory and forgetting with a neuroscientist and bestselling author. Discover how memories are made, why we forget, and how to improve your memory while understanding its natural vulnerabilities. Learn to navigate the complexities of your brain and create a better relationship with your memory, free from fear and full of empowerment.
Never Enough
Judith Grisel
A neuroscientist and recovering addict explores the science of addiction, revealing how drugs affect the brain and why addiction is so difficult to overcome. Drawing on personal experience and scientific research, this book offers insights into the biological basis of addiction and provides hope for those struggling with substance abuse.