Our review of : A Molecule Away from Madness

In This is Your Mind on Plants, Michael Pollan argues that the key to understanding human consciousness may lie in our relationship with plants. He provides an enlightening exploration of how the ways we use and consume plants have shaped our cognitive abilities and affective states. For who is this book for ? This Is [...]

A Walk in the Woods is a nonfiction book about American author Bill Bryson’s attempt to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. The journey, which takes him from Georgia to Maine, proves more difficult than he anticipated and provides plenty of comic relief along the way. For who is this book for ? [...]

Guns, Germs and Steel is a book by Jared Diamond that explores the reasons for why some civilizations succeed while others fail. The author argues that geographic factors, such as climate and natural resources, play a major role in determining a society’s fate. He also contends that technological advances and epidemics are other important factors [...]

“Lifespan” by David A. Sinclair PhD is a book about the science of aging and how to slow down or even stop the process. Dr. Sinclair, a world-renowned expert on aging, provides an in-depth look at why we age and offers concrete steps we can take to extend our healthy years. With cutting-edge research and [...]

Chatter is a ground-breaking book on the voice in our head – what it is, why it matters, and how to harness its power. Harvard Professor Ethan Kross presents revolutionary new research that shows how we can learn to overcome destructive thoughts and emotions, improve our relationships, achieve goals, and lead happier lives. Drawing on [...]

This fascinating book explores the biology behind human behavior, both good and bad. It offers insightful explanations for why we act the way we do, ranging from our evolutionary origins to the effects of drugs and stress on our brains. Robert Sapolsky provides a wealth of information that is both informative and entertaining, making it [...]

This book is all about how to create and design technology products that customers love. The author, Marty Cagan, has a lot of experience in the tech world, so he knows what he’s talking about. He provides readers with step-by-step instructions on how to think like a customer and come up with ideas that they [...]

Henrietta Lacks was an African American woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951 and used for medical research. Her cells, which became known as HeLa Cells, reproduced at an astonishing rate and were sold to laboratories all over the world. This book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks’ life, how her cells [...]

Are you getting enough sleep? You should be, according to Matthew Walker, author of the new book “Why We Sleep.” Walker is a professor of neuroscience and psychology at UC Berkeley and one of the world’s foremost experts on sleep. In “Why We Sleep,” he argues that insufficient slumber is not only making us fat [...]

In Apocalypse Never, Michael Shellenberger makes the case that environmental alarmism hurts us all – by crippling our economy, limiting our choices, and restricting our freedoms. He offers a hopeful alternative vision, based on the latest scientific data, which shows that we can solve environmental problems without sacrificing prosperity or freedom. For who is this [...]

In Breath, James Nestor takes an in-depth look at the science of freediving and its history. He examines how diving affects both the body and mind, as well as current research on safety and technique. Featuring interviews with top divers from around the world, this book is a comprehensive exploration of one of humanity’s oldest [...]

In “Homo Deus,” Yuval Noah Harari explores the future of humankind. He argues that despite our many flaws, humans are likely to continue making progress and evolving until we become gods ourselves. Along the way, he looks at how developments in science and technology will shape our lives in the years to come. For who [...]