Eat Bacon, Don't Jog
Grant Petersen
Eat Bacon, Don't Jog will derail your thinking on food and workouts. It explains why your attempts to lose weight permanently have failed, and how eating nutritious fat and enduring short bursts of intense exercise will reverse that. You’ll be able to make sense of past failures and will gain raging confidence that the program you’re about to start will work.
Edge: Why the World's Best Gamblers, Poker Players, and Investors Make the Riskiest Decisions
Nate Silver
From the author of The Signal and the Noise, a provocative and informative exploration into the world of risk-takers, from poker players to crypto kings, revealing the cognitive and personality traits that give them an edge. Discover the hidden connections between gambling, investing, and decision-making in this fascinating journey through the River, a sprawling ecosystem of like-minded individuals who thrive on calculated risks.
El Error de Descartes
Antonio R. Damasio
A fascinating exploration of the relationship between emotions and rationality, challenging the traditional view that they are separate and conflicting forces. Through the compelling case study of Phineas Gage and other neurological patients, Damasio reveals the crucial role emotions play in decision-making, social behavior, and our understanding of consciousness. Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about the human mind.
Emotional
Leonard Mlodinow
Explore the groundbreaking revolution in our understanding of human feelings. Delve into the science of emotion, how they arise in our brains, and how they influence our thoughts, judgments, motivation, and decisions. Discover how to harness your feelings to thrive and be successful in the modern world.
Emotional Design
Donald A. Norman
Explore the profound impact of emotions on product design and user experience. Discover how visceral, behavioral, and reflective design elements influence our interactions with everyday objects, shaping our preferences and perceptions.
End the Insomnia Struggle
Colleen Ehrnstrom
A comprehensive and practical approach to treating insomnia, synthesizing acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to offer effective, drug-free treatment for a wide range of sleep difficulties. This book provides clear instructions and flexible steps to transform high-quality treatment into a do-it-yourself plan for a good night's sleep.
Expecting Better
Emily Oster
Expecting Better is a data-driven guide to pregnancy that challenges conventional wisdom and empowers women to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their babies. Economist Emily Oster dives into the research behind pregnancy recommendations, offering a fresh perspective on everything from caffeine and alcohol consumption to prenatal testing and labor induction. Expecting Better provides expectant mothers with the knowledge they need to navigate pregnancy with confidence and make choices that are right for them.
Expelled from Eden
Thomas H. Pollet
Explore the fascinating journey of human evolution and the pivotal role of the social brain in shaping civilization. From our ancestors' departure from the rainforest to the development of cooperation and innovation, discover how our evolved psychology continues to influence our modern lives and the pursuit of happiness.