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The definitive history of a century of psychoanalytic thought “Absolutely crucial in reformulating the psychoanalytic project to meet the intellectual and emotional demands upon it a century after its birth.” —The Guardian Sigmund Freud's concepts have become a part of our psychological...

This collection brings together history, science, philosophy and comedy to explore our age-old search for meaning. We live in an age of self-improvement and self-examination - lifehacking, wellbeing, self-care, mindfulness retreats - but this seemingly very modern phenomenon is a pursuit that...

“A fascinating look into the strange and sometimes unbelievable history of hypothermic medicine. Jaekl weaves together a story that is part history lesson and part science thriller. This is truly a must-read for any fan of science and science fiction!” —Douglas Talk, MD/MPH, chief medical...

If there's one thing most Americans can agree on, it's that everyone hates white liberals. Conservatives hate them for being culturally tolerant and threatening to usher in communism. Libertarians hate them for believing in the power of the state. Socialists hate them for serving as capitalism's...

The story of sex is the story of civilization itself. Sex is the most universal human experience, yet no force has been more regulated, feared, misunderstood, politicized, or transformed. A Brief History of Sex tells the sweeping story of how desire shaped civilization, from prehistoric fertility symbols and ancient marriage laws to religion, psychoanalysis, feminism, the sexual revolution, LGBTQ+ rights, #MeToo, dating apps, artificial intelligence, and the future of intimacy.