Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey with Hampton Sides’ latest masterpiece, “The Wide Wide Sea.” This gripping narrative transports us to 1776, tracing the final, fateful voyage of Captain James Cook—the legendary British explorer. From the lush landscapes of Polynesia to the icy reaches of the Arctic, witness transformative cultural exchanges and intense […]
Unlock Stories’ Secrets! 📖✨
Dive into the captivating world of storytelling with Karen Eber’s “The Perfect Story” (2024). Eber, a seasoned storytelling expert, unravels the magic of crafting memorable and engaging stories that build trust, foster connections, and influence decisions in both professional and personal settings. From practical tips on leveraging sensory details to understanding your audience, Eber explores […]
Magic Mind Hacks✨
Unlock the hidden power of your mind with insights from James R. Doty’s latest book, “Mind Magic”. This enlightening read dives deep into the neuroscience of manifestation, teaching you how to set intentions, visualize goals, and transform your life. Doty, a seasoned neuroscientist, presents six actionable steps to harness your inner power and achieve your […]
Mind Games Unveiled đźŽ
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of information and celebrity worship? Amanda Montell’s latest book, “The Age of Magical Overthinking”, dives deep into the hidden mental traps affecting us all. Montell explores how cognitive biases like confirmation bias, the halo effect, and proportionality bias shape our irrational behaviors and societal trends. Discover the unsettling rise […]
For the love of the game âšľ
Baseball has such a rich and magical history, which is one reason why so many people love the game. Our new release celebrates baseball’s enduring impact by highlighting iconic events, important people, and forgotten gems. Here’s one of the 50 most memorable moments described in Why We Love Baseball. Shoeless Joe Some of the best players in […]
The Great American Antihero
Depression. Boredom. Lying on the floor. A day in the life of Holden Caulfield isn’t exactly a thrill a minute — and that’s the point. The Catcher in the Rye is an iconic story of teenage rebellion. Time to revisit a stone-cold classic. Teenage Wasteland Remember being a teenager, when every person, place, and event seemed specially […]
Come on, get healthy
Here’s a theme you’ll see again and again in the coverage of the Paris Olympics: expectations matter. You can train at the most elite level, but when you get in your head, it becomes harder to perform. Our latest Instaread explores how our beliefs about health, fitness, and aging have concrete consequences in our lives. […]
Come on, get happy
To be happy, you need to invest in your long-term contentment instead of chasing material things. The pleasure that comes from money and property is often fleeting — and, by definition, expensive. Happiness derived from simple things can endure longer. Let’s take a closer look at this distinction. Instant Gratification Isn’t Happiness Your brain’s reward system […]
The next leap in human intelligence
The modern human brain emerged about 100,000 years ago. Some researchers think the next potential breakthrough could be artificial superintelligence, transforming intelligence from biological to digital. Understanding how our minds have evolved so far can help us decide which aspects of intelligence to keep, discard, or improve upon. A Long Evolution To come to grips […]
Those cookies are killing you 🍪
Dr. Robert Lustig takes aim at America’s broken health care system in our latest release, Metabolical. He hates how Big Food and Big Pharma put profits over people — and how the government lets them do it. How can we change our eating habits? Processed Food Is Poison The food industry hides the harmful effects of […]
