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Of all the many things humans rely on plants for, surely the most curious is our use of them to change consciousness: to stimulate, calm, or completely alter the qualities of our mental experience. Michael Pollan explores three drugs - opium, caffeine and mescaline - and throws the fundamental strangeness of our thinking about them into sharp relief. Exploring and participating in the cultures that have grown up around these drugs, while consuming them, Pollan reckons with the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants and the equally powerful taboos.

Navigating parenthood is hard enough on its own. If you are faced with a blended family situation or are worried about your child’s emotional development, you may have spent hours looking for ways to help you on your parenting journey. Many people struggle with emotionally unresponsive children or have trouble navigating a new life with their stepchildren. If you have tried disciplinary techniques that don’t work, it may be your approach that needs to change. Welcome to the simple road map you have been looking for!

Too many of us suffer from anxiety. This book teaches you how to get rid of it. Author Curtis K. Johnston knows the pain of anxiety too well. As a young man, he suffered from a crippling anxiety disorder. As an adult, he discovered a powerful mental process that makes anxiety disappear. He now takes his technique and makes it available to everyone for the first time. The 5-Minute Anxiety Cure works by fixing anxiety at its source: your mind. This revolutionary new cure works for any type of anxiety, including severe disorders and panic attacks. It only takes 5 minutes. Are you ready to take...

Dr Stephanie Cacioppo shares revelatory insights into how we fall in love, and why; what makes love last; and how we process love lost—all grounded in cutting-edge findings in brain chemistry and behavioural science. You will learn how to make a closer bond in your relationship, how to make sure the spark isn't lost, how to tell the difference between lust and love, and how to find a path beyond heartbreak or bereavement.

Increase Your Happiness, Wealth, and Freedom With This Spiritual Growth New Release! What if you could develop new habits that increased your productivity and even 5x, or 10x it in the most key areas of your life? What if you could finally find that time to read, exercise, or spend more time with your family? Amazon best selling author Christopher J. Kidawski has been coaching people for over 20 years now in all aspects of health and wellness. His research over this time has led him to one certainty: That the body follows the mind. Armed with practical information from spiritual leaders ...

In several of the compassionate case histories collected here, Sacks considers for the first time the enigmas of depression, psychosis, and schizophrenia, and in others he returns to conditions that have long fascinated him: Tourette’s syndrome, ageing, dementia and hallucinations. In counterpoint to these elegant investigations of what makes us human, this volume also includes pieces that celebrate Sacks’s love of the natural world – and his last meditations on life in the 21st century. Everything in Its Place gives us an intimate portrait of a master writer and thinker at work.

Despite being unable to play an instrument, Susan Rogers became an extraordinarily successful record producer—and certainly one of the most successful women record producers in history—because of her ability to listen. (She was an engineer on Prince's "When Doves Cry", which inspired the title of the book.) This Is What It Sounds Like distils a lifetime's expertise as a producer and an award-winning professor with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, to present a new theory of listening for everyday music fans.

Introducing "The Social Animal" - a captivating and insightful journey into the intricacies of human behavior and relationships. This eBook provides a comprehensive exploration of the various aspects that make us social beings, presenting a fresh perspective on what makes us tick in our interactions with one another. Dive into the world of emotional intelligence, and delve into the power it possesses in shaping our relationships. Discover the neuroscience of love and how attraction and attachment play a vital role in our connections with others. The nature vs. nurture debate comes alive in ...

An indispensable guide that empowers parents to understand and recognise anxiety in their children and to help them to develop strategies to manage it together. Parents hold the key to helping their children with the strains of our always-on world. Love In, Love Out helps parents to step back and learn to understand the anxiety that an increasing number of children experience at one time or another.

In this engaging account, renowned neuroscientist Giovanni Frazzetto blends cutting-edge scientific research with personal stories to reveal how our brains generate our emotions. He demonstrates that while modern science has expanded our knowledge, investigating art, literature, and philosophy is equally crucial to unraveling the brain’s secrets. What can a brain scan, or our reaction to a Caravaggio painting, reveal about the deep seat of guilt? Can ancient remedies fight sadness more effectively than antidepressants? What can writing poetry tell us about how joy works?

Do you often feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, wondering if there’s a way to find peace and resilience? Do you long to break free from negative thought patterns and embrace a mindset that attracts success and fulfillment? How would your life change if you could turn everyday moments into opportunities for growth and happiness through the power of gratitude? Are you ready to unlock the extraordinary power of gratitude in your life? Imagine a life where every challenge becomes an opportunity, every connection deepens, and every day is filled with joy and purpose. What if the simple ...

"Thawing Addiction - The Tip of the Iceberg" is the 5th book in Don Carter's Thawing the Iceberg Series. Addiction comes in many forms and while each of them has their own idiosyncrasies, recovery from them is generally the same process. Carter believes "What works for most people - works for most people!" The more than 200 Twelve-Step programs available today are testimony that what works for addiction is the Twelve-Step recovery process in the vast majority of cases. But beginning a Twelve-Step journey begins AFTER transition from a lifestyle of addiction to a lifestyle based upon ...

Embark on a transformative journey through "The Science of Virtues," a groundbreaking exploration that transcends the boundaries of science, psychology, and spirituality. Uncover the secrets to a life of purpose, resilience, and fulfillment as you delve into the intricate tapestry of virtues. In this captivating odyssey, you'll unravel the profound mysteries of virtue, from the foundations that shape our character to the cutting-edge insights of neuroscience and positive psychology. Each chapter is a portal to a new realm, where virtues become not just principles but powerful tools for ...

Cultivating Virtues for Inner Peace Evolve Character, Ignite Positivity, Navigate Emotions and Transform Your LifeEmbark on a transformative journey toward inner peace with our compelling guide, "Cultivating Virtues for Inner Peace." This enriching exploration unveils the profound impact of virtues on your well-being, inviting you to nurture a harmonious and fulfilling life. In the bustling tapestry of modern existence, discover the timeless wisdom that lies in the embrace of virtues. Through captivating stories, relatable anecdotes, and practical insights, this book unfolds the power of ...

Que se passe-t-il donc dans la tête d’un Homo sapiens lorsqu’une passion amoureuse l’entraîne dans la déraison et les extravagances? Ou bien lorsqu’une animosité en lui se transforme en sentiment de haine ? Les neurosciences nous éclairent maintenant très bien sur ces deux pulsions – amour, haine – qui sont, l’une et l’autre, des rouages essentiels à notre survie. Elles constituent des processus neuronaux ancestraux encore sollicités et restés très actifs.

Quando all'inizio di una storia d'amore il nostro cuore batte all'impazzata, in realtà è il cervello, con le sue componenti chimiche, a scatenare quell'insieme di emozioni e di euforia. Ma anche quando l'amore finisce le aree cerebrali hanno un ruolo nella disperazione che subentra dopo la rottura. Nei tanti modi di amare, a cominciare da quello così differente tra donne e uomini, sono allora i neurotrasmettitori, i geni, o i fattori relazionali, i responsabili di tanta diversità? Qui si parla di rapporti di coppia, del loro nascere e mutare nel tempo, di crisi e infedeltà.