Health & Wellness (GR)

We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us. Bill Bryson sets off to explore the...

In this eye-opening book, Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and integrative nutritionist, explains why the dietary needs of the brain are different from those of other organs. Her innovative approach to cognitive health encompasses a complete food plan, including comprehensive lists of what to eat and what to avoid as...

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimers, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep. In this book,...

Why do we laugh? What makes memories fade?Why do people believe in ghosts?How the Mind Works explores every aspect of mental life, showing that our minds are not a mystery, but a system of organs of computation designed by natural selection.

This is a book of miracles. Fascinating... An absorbing compendium of unlikely recoveries from physical and mental ailments offers evidence that the brain can heal... brings Oliver Sacks to mind Lisa Appignanesi, Observer The Brains Way of Healing explores the astonishing advances in the discovery of neuroplasticity, showing that the...

Explore the science behind your daily living habits and make your day healthier, happier, and more productive. Many of the activities we take for granted are in fact contrary to a healthy lifestyle. In this groundbreaking book, long-held beliefs are exploded by new science: drinking eight glasses a day is...

Understanding climate change like never before! Explore and understand the intriguing science behind climate change. Gain valuable knowledge on why climate change is occurring, one of the planets most challenging issues, and analyse possible solutions.Simply Climate Change is the perfect guide for a clear and concise understanding of the often...

The world expert in multisensory perception on the remarkable ways we can use our senses to lead richer lives Talks total sense, lots of fun facts, right up there with the best of the best Chris EvansPacked with studies on pain, attention, memory, mood The TimesHow can the furniture in...

The pandemic crisis is not showing us our lives are irrevocably damaged. On the contrary, it reminds us of our role towards humanity and that some areas may have been neglected and systems need to be upgraded. From weak healthcare systems, poor leadership, to the frailty of human communication, COVID19:...

First person stories of patients who recovered from Alzheimers Disease--and how they did it. It has been said that everyone knows a cancer survivor, but no one has met an Alzheimers survivor - until now. In his first two books, Dr. Dale Bredesen outlined the revolutionary treatments that are changing...

Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat, TikTok, VSCO, YouTube...the world has not only become one giant feed, but also one giant confessional. Burn After Writing allows you to spend less time scrolling and more time self-reflecting. Through incisive questions and thought experiments, this journal helps you learn new things while letting others go....

We all want to be loved and to feel safe to express who we really are. But over time we grow estranged from what brings us our purest happiness--because everyday traumas, unyielding societal expectations, and the judgment of our parents and peers submerge our true self beneath layers of behaviors...

How can we have better relationships? In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital dos and donts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your childs feelings or wishing...

From the creator of the hit podcast WHY DO I FEEL? I cannot recommend it highly enough. Caitlin MoranBrims with compassion and wit. Cathy RentzenbrinkAbsolutely blew me away. Jo BrandBrilliant . . . I love it. Phillippa PerryI have never read a more powerful book about mental health. Joanna CannonA...

It only takes 5 minutes to start changing your life. For good. Feel Better in 5 is the first daily 5-minute plan that is easy to maintain, easy-to-follow and requires only the smallest amount of willpower. Top tips include: * A strength workout that you can do anywhere * Gut-boosting...

Essential reading for parents, teachers, therapists and anyone who cares for people on the autism spectrum - now revised and expanded.A REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITIONWinner of the Autism Society of America's Dr Temple Grandin AwardAutism is a different way of being human. By understanding autistic behaviours as strategies to cope...

Self-harm is increasingly prevalent in our society. But few of us understand why, or know what to do to help ourselves, friends or family in such situations. It can be very isolating. Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and advice for anyone who...