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Bernie S. Siegel, M.D. tells the listener how exceptional patients work to heal themselves and where they found the courage and determination to follow new, inspirational paths

"In... The Disordered Mind, Kandel draws on a lifetime of pathbreaking research and the work of many other leading neuroscientists to take us on an unusual tour of the brain. He confronts one of the most difficult questions we face: How does our mind, our individual sense of self, emerge from the physical matter of the brain? The brain's 86 billion neurons communicate with one another through very precise connections. But sometimes those connections...

Provides photographic documentation of behavior patterns that humans share with other mammals. The behaviors are sorted according to their motivations.

Everything you need to know about popular psychedelic drugs. Entering the world of psychedelic drugs can be challenging, and many aren't sure where to start. As research continues to expand and legalization looms on the horizon for psychedelics like psilocybin, you may need a guide to navigate what psychedelics are, how they work, and their potential benefits and risks. The Psychedelic Handbook is a complete manual that is accessible to anyone with...

Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri explores how new scientific findings indicate that the heart possesses intelligence, memory, and decision-making abilities that are separate from the brain, and discusses what those findings suggest about the power of love and healing.

Integrating modern studies with insights from direct experience, [this book] offers a uniquely informed perspective on our inner lives, our interpersonal relationships, and the development of well-being and happiness. Individuals interested in improving the quality of life for themselves and others will discover enlightening insights to achieving a richer sense of meaning, deeper learning, and balance in everyday living. Clinicians in medical and...

"Scientific American Library series ; 50." Presents imaging technologies, such as PET (positron emission tomography), that are used to study the human brain.

"In You Are What You Watch, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and data expert Walt Hickey explains the power of entertainment to change our biology, our beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how nations gain power through entertainment. Virtually anyone who hasever watched a profound movie, a powerful TV show, or read a moving novel understands that entertainment can and does affect us in surprising and significant ways. But did you know that our most popular...