Our review of : How We Learn to Move

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 [...]

“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 [...]

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 [...]

In Fuzz, Mary Roach takes readers on a tour of the strange and often startling world of scientific investigation into the paranormal. She introduces us to researchers who study topics such as out-of-body experiences, hauntings, psychokinesis, and more. Along the way she highlights just how difficult it is to apply science to these elusive phenomena–and [...]

This book is all about exploring the hidden side of everything. It covers a wide range of topics, from economics to child rearing, and attempts to answer some unconventional questions. The author, Steven D. Levitt, is an award-winning economist who uses unconventional methods to analyze data and arrives at some interesting conclusions. This revised edition [...]

This book offers a fascinating and sweeping look at human history, from our early hunter-gatherer days to the present. Author Yuval Noah Harari provides readers with insightful commentary on humanity’s progress, as well as its setbacks. Sapiens is an engrossing read that will leave you contemplating the nature of humankind and our future. For who [...]

What we know about our world is based on science. The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan illustrates the importance of using scientific methods to explore and understand our surroundings. As Sagan writes, “science is a candle in the dark” – it allows us to dispel myths and superstitions, and see the world as it truly [...]

If you’re in a hurry and want to know the basics of astrophysics, this is the book for you. Neil deGrasse Tyson provides a concise introduction to everything from black holes to space travel, explaining complex concepts without using any jargon. You don’t need any prior knowledge of astronomy or physics to read it – [...]

A Brief History of Time is a book by physicist Stephen Hawking, published on April 5, 1988. It deals with the nature of time and the universe. A shortened version for popular audiences was simultaneously published. Hawking wrote the book for non-scientists and sought to explain some of the more complex. For who is this [...]

Based on cutting-edge science and filled with real life examples, Genius Foods shows you how to protect your brain for the longterm by optimizing your diet. Renowned food journalist and health advocate Max Lugavere shares his personal story of fatherhood gone wrong as he uncovers the role that poor nutrition can play in neurological disorders [...]

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 [...]