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This New York Times bestseller thoughtfully explores the life of the common woodland snail — from its anatomy to its fascinating behavior. “Beautiful” (Booklist), with over 2,200 five-star Goodreads ratings.

This illuminating New York Times bestseller takes a deep dive into neuroscience and cultural anthropology to look at how the human brain processes music. “Endlessly stimulating” (Oliver Sacks).

In this stimulating and timely book, Amit Goswami, PhD, shatters the widely popular belief held by Western science that matter…

“A fascinating memoir of the brain’s remarkable resiliency” (Publishers Weekly): Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor reveals insights about the capabilities of the mind — gleaned from her own recovery after a catastrophic stroke. This New York Times bestseller has over 6,500 five-star Goodreads ratings.

A #1 New York Times bestseller on the National Book Award longlist: When young Peter is separated from his beloved fox, he sets out on a dazzling journey to reunite with him. “Stunning” (Booklist starred review), with over 10,000 five-star Goodreads ratings.

How did humans acquire cognitive capacities far more powerful than any hunting-and-gathering primate needed to survive? Alfred Russel Wallace, co-founder…

With over 16,700 five-star Goodreads ratings! This Wall Street Journal bestseller charts the 18th-century development of the marine chronometer — a tool crucial to the seafaring exploration of the day. “An enthralling gem of a book… An amazing tale of political intrigue, foul play, scientific discovery, and personal ambition” (Publishers Weekly).

“A practical, heartfelt manual for anyone who needs to change minds and actions. Lisa Cron shares the art of practical…

In this groundbreaking classic, investigative journalist Lynne McTaggart reveals a radical new paradigm—that the human mind and body are not…

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Science News favorite science book of 2019 As you read these words, copies of…