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It is a scientific fact, which means we can measure it, we can assess it, and we can devise strategies to make ourselves happy and fulfilled human beings. Or so says, Professor Gad Saad, author of the national bestseller The Parasitic Mind and popular host of The Saad Truth podcast. Professor Saad roams through the scientific studies, the wisdom of ancient philosophy and religion, and his extraordinary personal experience as a refugee from war-torn Lebanon turned academic celebrity to provide one of the most provocative, helpful, and entertaining listens you are likely to encounter.

Does your mind go blank every time someone tries to talk to you? You need specific techniques for specific moments when your brain stops working. That's what this book provides.

An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives...

Lose weight without dieting, without frustration… and for good? What if the real breakthrough didn’t come from willpower but from your subconscious? You’ve tried. Again and again. Strict diets, meal plans, cutting back, staying “motivated.” And no matter how hard you tried, the result was always the same: the weight came back. Your energy dropped. Guilt set in. You’re not alone. Every year, millions of people start a new diet full of hope. But before long, old habits return… and the progress disappears.

Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest son. Struggling to cope, she puts Jackson into foster care. Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened to his family, but...

In this groundbreaking book, award-winning neuroscientist Emily Falk reveals the systems in our brains that control our daily decision-making - and gives us the tools to take meaningful action. Blending cutting-edge science with stories and practical insight, she reveals how our values shape our sense of self, how status, community and culture can rewire our minds, and how we can employ these realities to build new opportunities.

Spend a peaceful morning in a flower shop, where sunlight warms the petals and the air is sweet with blooms. As the florist trims stems, arranges bouquets, and ties ribbon with quiet care, they reflect on the gentle language of flowers and the joy of brightening someone’s day.

Short, effective hypnosis sessions to improve your mental health and well-being, designed to give you a boost, some relief from stress or anxiety, and help you if you’re struggling to cope. The sessions use evidence-informed hypnotherapy techniques designed to promote calm, emotional regulation, and psychological resilience. Each episode is just long enough for you to take time out to listen to it whenever you want and wherever you are, without disturbing your routine. Ursula James has been a clinical and medical hypnotherapist and hypnotherapy trainer for 30 years. She is a Patron of ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER! PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY BESTSELLER! INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER! Includes a 30-Day fasting reset that uses the power of your cycle—even if you no longer have one! A go-to fasting manual created specifically to address women's needs based on...

Using the latest research from psychology and neuroscience and working in collaboration with the University of Sussex's world-leading Kindness Institute, Claudia Hammond takes us on a eye-opening tour of kindness: what constitutes kindness (it's not just one thing), effective strategies to build more of it into our lives and the benefits of being kind. The audiobook is structured around the seven keys of kindness.

Not everyone who harms you does it openly. Some manipulate through charm, confusion, and emotional control — leaving you doubting yourself instead of them. This book is a clear, practical guide designed to help you recognize narcissistic behavior, understand how manipulation works, and protect yourself before emotional damage takes root.

Are you a prisoner of your own mind, trapped in endless nights of tossing and turning? Is the fear of another sleepless night a constant, unwelcome companion? Imagine breaking free from the shackles of insomnia, waking up refreshed and rejuvenated each morning.

Brought to you by Penguin. The highly anticipated new book from Malcom Gladwell, host of the chart-topping podcast Revisionist History. With original archival interviews and musical scoring, this enhanced audiobook edition of Talking to Strangers brings Gladwell's renowned storytelling to life...

Are you tired of fighting your biology just to lose a few pounds? After 30, the rules of weight loss begin to change. The old advice to “eat less and move more” often leads to frustration and burnout because it ignores one of the most powerful factors in your health—insulin. The Practical Guide to Intermittent Fasting is more than just another diet book. It’s a practical, science-informed roadmap designed to help you reset your metabolism and transition from a constant sugar burner to an efficient fat burner—without extreme dieting or giving up the foods and social moments you enjoy.

What if the key to lasting health, balanced energy, and metabolic resilience wasn’t found in modern diets but in the forgotten wisdom of our ancestors? The Ancestral Nutrition Blueprint takes you back to a time before ultra-processed foods, fad diets, and nutritional confusion where eating was simple, seasonal, and deeply nourishing. In this practical and eye-opening guide, you’ll discover how traditional cultures thrived on whole, natural foods and how you can apply those same principles in today’s fast-paced world.

Between classes, assignments, and daily responsibilities, students often struggle to find meals that are quick, affordable, and truly energizing. Plant Based Energy for Students is a practical guide designed to help students fuel their bodies and minds with simple plant-based meals that support productivity and well-being.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THE NEW YORK TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER 'Young Forever will change how you view aging. It will give you hope for living your best life for a very long time.' - Wim Hof, New York Times bestselling author of The Wim Hof Method 'An invigorating, illuminating, and...

Show Up and Let Yourself be Seen Is vulnerability the same as weakness? "In our culture," teaches Dr. Brené Brown, "we associate vulnerability with emotions we want to avoid such as fear, shame, and uncertainty. Yet we too often lose sight of the fact that vulnerability is also the birthplace...

Living with AuDHD is like being a unicorn—misunderstood, contradictory, and often invisible to others. You shine with creativity and innovation, but struggle to fit in — always feeling 'too much'. Autism and ADHD pull you in opposite directions, creating a lifetime of contradictions no one else can see. AuDHD isn’t listed in diagnostic manuals because until 2013, you couldn’t be diagnosed with both conditions — despite a co-occurrence rate of approximately 50-70%. These two neurotypes often clash, like opposing magnets in the brain. ADHD craves novelty; autism resists change.

In times of crisis, countless women have turned to Simple Abundance for comfort and joy -- and now this mega-bestselling guide is updated and expanded for everyone who loved the original book, as well as a new generation that needs it now more than ever. First published in 1995, Simple...