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Brought to you by Penguin. Blending science and personal stories with practical tips, neuroscientist Dr Joseph Jebelli reveals how new research is solving the mystery of the brain at rest, with profound implications for intelligence, creativity and even life expectancy. We are constantly told to...

Human beings are primates, and primates are political animals. Our brains, therefore, are designed not just to hunt and gather but also to help us get ahead socially, often via deception and self-deception. But while we may be self-interested schemers, we benefit by pretending otherwise. The less we know about our own ugly motives, the better - and thus, we don't like to talk, or even think, about the extent of our selfishness. This is "the elephant in the brain". 

Our brains do their best to help us out, but every so often they can be real assholes - having meltdowns, getting addicted to things, or shutting down completely at the worst possible moments. Your brain knows it's not good to do these things, but it can't help it sometimes - especially if it's obsessing about trauma it can't overcome. That's where this life-changing book comes in. With humor, patience, science, and lots of good-ole swearing, Dr. Faith explains what's going on in your skull, and talks you through the process of retraining your brain to respond appropriately....

A groundbreaking science-based guide to protecting your brain health for the long term. Whatever your age, having a healthy brain is the key to a happy and fulfilled life. Yet, for both young and old, diseases of the brain and mental health are the biggest killers in the 21st century. We all...

A revolutionary approach to enhancing your happiness level! Get ready to boost your happiness in just 45 days! Habits of a Happy Brain shows you how to retrain your brain to turn on the chemicals that make you happy. Each page offers simple activities that help you understand the roles of your...

You read articles. You save podcasts. You buy books you plan to finish “someday.” Yet when you try to recall what you learned last week, it feels fuzzy. Motivation fades. Focus drifts. Growth feels inconsistent. The problem isn’t your intelligence. It’s your system. Micro Habits for Massive Knowledge introduces a powerful, science-backed approach to learning that fits into real life. Instead of demanding long study sessions or extreme discipline, this book shows you how just 10 intentional minutes a day can rewire your brain, strengthen memory, and build lifelong skills.

Brought to you by Penguin. THE HILARIOUS BOOK FROM TIKTOK AND INSTA SENSATION HAYLEY MORRIS Brain: We left the oven on! Me: No don't say that, I've not got time for this! Brain: The house is probably on fire! Me: Stop it, I need to write this book description. Brain: But the blazing fire. Me: We...

In Reframe Your Brain, Scott Adams, the contrarian genius behind Dilbert and author of the most influential personal success book of all time—How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big—gives you the complete operating system for lasting happiness.

In Change Your Brain Every Day psychiatrist and clinical neuroscientist Daniel Amen, MD, draws on over 40 years' clinical practice with tens of thousands of patients to give you the most effective daily habits he has seen that can help you improve your brain, master your mind, boost your memory, and make you feel happier, healthier, and more connected to those you love.

The story of one man’s journey to go beyond self awareness and the science of how to actually change your mind. In his groundbreaking, seminal book, visionary leader and transformational teacher David Bayer offers a revolutionary approach to personal growth and spiritual evolution, taking complex concepts from the fields of behavioral psychology, neurophysiology, quantum field theory, and spiritual tradition and distilling them into a powerful, practical, integrative framework for reclaiming personal and emotional sovereignty and having what Bayer calls “a powerful living experience.”

Are you tired of missing out on life because of your health issues? Are you sick of strict protocols and diets that leave you frustrated and hopeless? Do you wish someone could give you a clear, step-by-step guide to finally heal? Are you ready to finally have symptom free days again? Welcome to Retrain Your Brain, where you will find a neuroscience-based approach to help you heal from chronic illness and complex trauma (without the expensive and restrictive protocols!). My mission is to teach you real, effective strategies like brain retraining, somatic exercises, and trauma healing tools to ...

Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can't we ever get enough? Michael Easter, author of The Comfort Crisis and one of the world's leading experts on behaviour change, shows that the problem isn't you. The problem is your scarcity mindset, left over from our ancient ancestors. They had to constantly seek and consume to survive because vital survival tools like food, material goods, information, and power were scarce. But with our modern ability to easily fulfil our ancient desire for more, our hardwired "scarcity brain" is now backfiring.

Why do you need a brain instruction manual? You know what good leadership looks like. You've learned the models, tools, and techniques. And yet, under pressure, everything slips: conversations derail, tension builds, people resist. You fall back into old patterns, even when you know better. Why?...

Neurologist and neuroscientist Dr Paul Goldsmith reveals compassionate, practical insights on the evolutionary origins of our brain and how we can best use it to thrive in our daily lives. 'A fascinating exploration of how our ancient brains are mismatched for our modern ecosystem, and what we...

When twenty-five-year-old Claire Bullimore fainted on a London train, she thought it was just exhaustion. Months later, doctors discovered a ten-centimeter brain tumor pressing against her vision and memory—a diagnosis that would change everything. Told with disarming honesty and wicked humor, A Brain Tumor's Travel Tale takes readers on Claire’s rollercoaster journey from diagnosis and emergency brain surgery to the long, messy road of recovery.

Most golfers practise more, think harder, and analyse everything — yet still feel stuck, inconsistent, or overwhelmed. Meanwhile, someone with no warm-up and no swing thoughts plays out of their skin. Why? This audiobook reveals that story — and the breakthrough behind it. Cameron discovered it watching a golfer named Ross arrive late, tired, and unprepared… yet play with freedom, confidence, and flow. His secret was simple: he stopped overthinking and simply played.

'Everything he writes is an enlightening education in how to be human.' – Elizabeth Day To fix a machine, first you need to find out what’s wrong with it. To fix unhappiness, you need to find out what causes it. That Little Voice in Your Head is the practical guide to retraining your brain...

In Your Brain Is Lying to You, Julian Shaw takes you inside the hidden mechanics of the human mind, showing how your thoughts manipulate your perception, distort your confidence, and quietly sabotage your progress. Blending neuroscience, psychology, and practical storytelling, this book reveals how to catch your brain in the act, challenge its illusions, and rewrite the mental code that shapes your life.

This expanded edition of the New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller includes chapters on A.I., nootropics, discovering your brain type, and more. For over 30 years, Jim Kwik, the world-renowned brain coach, has been the secret weapon of success for a diverse range of high achievers...

Join much-loved comedian Shappi Khorsandi as she looks back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control. Whether you suspect you might have ADHD or you're here to enjoy the ride, let Shappi take you on her hilarious journey of self-discovery where you just might learn something useful about yourself too!