Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
James Nestor
"Breath" is a fascinating scientific adventure that upends everything we thought we knew about our most basic biological function. Science journalist James Nestor argues that while we eat and exercise with obsession, we have largely forgotten how to breathe correctly, with disastrous consequences for our physical and mental health. Nestor travels from ancient burial sites to the murky fringes of pulmonology to investigate the history of breathing. He reveals that modern humans are suffering from a "dysevolution"—our shrinking jaws and chronic mouth breathing are behind a host of maladies, including asthma, sleep apnea, and even autoimmune diseases. The book is anchored by a gritty self-experiment in which Nestor plugs his nose for ten days to breathe only through his mouth, documenting the rapid deterioration of his health. He then reverses the damage by mastering the ancient art of nasal breathing. Combining cutting-edge studies with lost wisdom, Breath offers a simple but radical prescription: shut your mouth. It convinces readers that changing how we inhale and exhale can rejuvenate our internal organs, straighten our spines, and profoundly improve our lives.
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.
Waking the Tiger
Peter A. Levine
Explore the revolutionary approach to healing trauma by understanding the bi-directional communication between our thoughts and our physiology. Discover how the body is a healer and how the psychological scars of trauma are reversible. A must-read for professionals and laypeople alike, this book offers insights into resolving and healing traumas, potentially saving humanity from self-destruction.
Snakes in Suits
Paul Babiak
Are there psychopaths in your workplace? This revised edition delves into the manipulative tactics of psychopaths in corporate environments, offering insights and strategies to protect yourself and your organization from their destructive influence. Learn to recognize the signs and navigate the treacherous landscape of corporate psychopathy.
Obedience to Authority
Stanley Milgram
A groundbreaking study of human behavior, Stanley Milgram's "Obedience to Authority" explores the disturbing extent to which individuals will comply with orders from authority figures, even when those orders conflict with their conscience. Through a series of controversial experiments, Milgram reveals the dark side of human nature and raises profound questions about individual responsibility and the power of social influence.