"A profound intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain." —Oliver SacksIn this landmark work, V. S. Ramachandran investigates strange, unforgettable cases—from patients who believe they are dead...

V. S. Ramachandran is at the forefront of his field-so much so that Richard Dawkins dubbed him the "Marco Polo of neuroscience." Now, in a major new work, Ramachandran sets his sights on the mystery of human uniqueness. Taki...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a fitness novice or an elite athlete. You should be starting each workout exactly the same way—with a stretching regimen designed to warm up your body and help you achieve a new personal best each tim...

An engrossing examination of the science behind the little-known world of sleep.Like many of us, journalist David K. Randall never gave sleep much thought. That is, until he began sleepwalking. One midnight crash into a hallway wall s...

Praised by Nature ("stunning"), the London Times ("remarkable"), and the Guardian ("mesmeric"), this lavishly illustrated book chronicles the remarkable history of anatomical illustration. Before the inve...

The irresistible, ever-curious, and always best-selling Mary Roach returns with a new adventure to the invisible realm we carry around inside. “America’s funniest science writer” (Washington Post) takes us down the h...

“[A] searching and surprisingly witty look at the scientific odds against tomorrow.”—Timothy Ferris\r\n\r\n\n\nJonathan Weiner—winner of the  Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Critics Circle Award, and the...

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