Books

The BrainHQ exercises are based on the scientific principle of brain plasticity—that the brain continually changes itself in response to stimuli, for better or for worse. In Livewired, neuroscientist and best-selling author David Eagleman explores and celebrates the brain’s natural plasticity, in a work that celebrated author Khaled Hosseini describes as “chockfull or mind bending ideas and dazzling insights.” How...

Why do so many people suffer from depression? Many would say it’s caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain—but author Johann Hari believes there is more to it, and the cure may require much more than antidepressants. In this groundbreaking work, he interviews scientists, thought leaders, and ordinary people to understand how the problem may lie in our modern...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be bipolar? Marya Hornbacher details her life of mental illness in a brutally honest and eye-opening manner.This New York Times bestseller provides a great window into what it is like to live with a lifelong, devastating diagnosis.

How much do our expectations shape our experience? According to Chris Berdik, the way our brains obsessively focus on unknown future outcomes can have huge effects on reality and perception, and it can work for you or against you. Berdik delves into neuroscience, history, anecdote, and psychology to seek answers to how and why expectations affect us—and how we can...

Mindshift helps us work through some of our preconceived notions about what is possible for us to learn and achieve. It also discusses how traits that may be seen as negative—like worrying and losing focus—have hidden benefits for creativity and success. If you are feeling stuck in a rut, and having trouble moving forward – Mindshift may help you break...

This brand new book from professor Jonathan Fineberg tackles a subject that’s of interest to many of us: how our interaction with art influences and shapes the brain. He discusses why humans have made art for dozens of millennia, how engaging with art expands our consciousness, and much more.

What is the connection between neuroscience and aesthetics? This is the topic of Anjan Chatterjee’s new book, in which he explores the world of pleasure, art, and beauty to uncover how humans evolved to enjoy and desire aesthetically pleasing things. The Aesthetic Brain is a must-read for any art-lover with an interest in how the brain works!