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Explores how beliefs are formed and influenced by experience, culture, and environment, addressing the role of science and reason in understanding our world.

An exploration into the science of sex, covering various aspects of human sexuality, the biology involved, and odd experiments surrounding it.

This book reveals the revolutionary science of neuroplasticity, which shows that our brains can change and adapt at any age. Through fascinating cases, it illustrates the incredible resilience of the brain and its capacity to remake itself.

An analysis of how American exceptionalism and overconfidence have led to repeated military failures, combining rigorous historical research with compelling narratives of key figures and events.

Explores the concept of 'fixed' vs 'growth' mindsets and how adopting a growth mindset can lead to success.

This book explores the relationship between humans and psychoactive plants, examining how they influence the mind and culture.

A profound book on how trauma affects the body and mind, and how innovative treatments can help restore the body’s balance and reclaim one’s life.

A poignant exploration of love and mental health, weaving together the lives of two individuals confronting their demons and finding solace in each other.

A memoir by Viktor Frankl recounting his experiences in Nazi concentration camps during World War II, it explores themes of suffering, purpose, and the human spirit's ability to find meaning in the darkest of circumstances.

A Holocaust survivor's reflections on the search for meaning in life, drawing on his experiences in concentration camps.

Challenges the concept of laziness and explores the underlying reasons behind our perceived lack of productivity.

A guide to confronting and overcoming societal shame through practical strategies and insights.

A memoir of Kaysen's 18 months in a psychiatric hospital in the 1960s, examining her experiences with mental illness and the people she met along the way.

A mentally disabled man undergoes an experimental surgery to increase his intelligence, leading to a poignant exploration of human nature and consciousness.

The psychological torment of a former student who commits a murder and the moral questions that arise from his actions.

Detective Hercule Poirot is asked to investigate a case that led to a woman's conviction for murder 16 years earlier. He interviews five people who were involved to piece together the truth.