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Your Mysterious Brain and How It Thinks Thoughts

The human brain is a captivating place, yet many don't understand the true power it holds. Dive in as Seeker takes you through mind altering facts about our brains like why our brains need sleep, how our internal clocks work, and how our brains make us forget in this best of collection available for the first time in audio.

Seeker (Author), Anthony Carboni, Julian Huguet, Maren Hunsberger, Patrick Kelly, Trace Dominguez (Narrator)

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Your Mind 101: How to Understand Your Brain, Consciousness, and Self

Tour the wonders and mysteries of your brain. Our world teems with the unexpected: marsupial wolves, carnivorous plants, flocks of starlings, and many more surprising phenomena. In this audio course, you'll explore the most fascinating of these natural wonders: consciousness. Named one of America's top 300 professors by Princeton Review, your guide is Kevin Corcoran, an expert on consciousness and the philosophy of the mind. Translating complex topics into accessible lectures, he'll help you unlock the secrets of the human brain. Have you ever watched a fiery sunset or heard a Mozart concerto? You and I could soak up such sights and sounds in the same predictable ways computers or car engines do. But our minds go beyond processing information. We have conscious experiences filled with vibrant colors, thorny textures, pungent smells, and tangy flavors. Under Prof. Corcoran's tutelage, you'll take a journey filled with vivid examples, philosophical reflections, and astonishing insights from scientific research. Along the way, you'll answer big questions about the self, the human mind, and the world. Each lecture will amaze and inform you. From competing theories of consciousness to the meaning of life itself, you'll tackle compelling topics about existence. If you're looking for an illuminating guide to the universe's most important questions, you'll love this course. This course is part of the Learn25 collection.

Kevin Corcoran (Author), Kevin Corcoran (Narrator)

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Your Inner Fish

Why do we look the way we do? What does the human hand have in common with the wing of a fly? Are breasts, sweat glands, and scales connected in some way? To better understand the inner workings of our bodies and to trace the origins of many of today's most common diseases, we have to turn to unexpected sources: worms, flies, and even fish. Neil Shubin, a leading paleontologist and professor of anatomy who discovered Tiktaalik the missing link that made headlines around the world in April 2006 tells the story of evolution by tracing the organs of the human body back millions of years, long before the first creatures walked the earth. By examining fossils and DNA, Shubin shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our head is organized like that of a long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genome look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Shubin makes us see ourselves and our world in a completely new light. YOUR INNER FISH is science writing at its finest enlightening, accessible, and told with irresistible enthusiasm. From the Compact Disc edition.

Neil Shubin (Author), Marc Cashman (Narrator)

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Younger for Life: Feel Great and Look Your Best with the New Science of Autojuvenation

From bestselling author and beloved social media star Dr. Anthony Youn comes a revolutionary step-by-step guide to reversing the effects of aging at any stage in life Growing older is a blessing. But the slow decline and the loss of functionality associated with aging has led us to treat the process like a disease. These negative effects of aging, however, are not inevitable. Rather, they're largely the result of environmental and lifestyle factors that, when properly addressed, can be reversed through a process called Autojuvenation™. Dr. Youn, one of America's most trusted surgeons, offers a groundbreaking new approach to turning back the clock naturally. In this step-by-step guide, he shows us how, through simple changes in diet, activity and skin care, we can look younger than ever before. Readers will learn: - How to reverse the aging process by combining intermittent fasting with autojuvenation-promoting foods - How to develop a simple skin care routine to look younger for life - Best practices for sleep hygiene, yoga, exercise, mindset and natural dental care - Everything you ever wanted to know about Botox, fillers, microneedling, chemical peels, fat-blasting treatments and more - A simple three-week program to jump-start the autojuvenation process to look and feel your best Packed with accessible, innovative tips and techniques, this must-read guide shows us the simple changes you can make to live longer, look better, stay healthier and feel amazing-for life. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Anthony Youn (Author), Keong Sim (Narrator)

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You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass): Embracing the Emotions, Habits, and Mystery That Make You

"Holding brain science in one hand and rich emotional presence in the other, this book feels timely and necessary."-Shauna Niequist, New York Times bestselling author of Present Over Perfect Why is there such a gap between what you want to do and what you actually do? The host of Ask Science Mike explains why our desires and our real lives are so wildly different-and what you can do to close the gap. For thousands of years, scientists, philosophers, and self-help gurus have wrestled with one of the basic conundrums of human life: Why do we do the things we do? Or, rather, why do we so often not do the things we want to do? As a podcast host whose voice goes out to millions each month, Mike McHargue gets countless emails from people seeking to understand their own misbehavior-why we binge on Netflix when we know taking a walk outside would be better for us, or why we argue politics on Facebook when our real friends live just down the street. Everyone wants to be a good person, but few of us, twenty years into the new millennium, have any idea how to do that. In You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass), McHargue addresses these issues. We like to think we're in control of our thoughts and decisions, he writes, but science has shown that a host of competing impulses, emotions, and environmental factors are at play in every action we undertake. Touching on his podcast listeners' most pressing questions, from relationships and ethics to stress and mental health, and sharing some of the biggest triumphs and hardships from his own life, McHargue shows us how some of our qualities that seem most frustrating-including "negative" emotions like sadness, anger, and anxiety-are actually key to helping humans survive and thrive. In doing so, he invites us on a path of self-understanding and, ultimately, self-acceptance. You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass) is a guided tour through the mystery of human consciousness, showing listeners how to live more at peace with themselves in a complex world. *Includes a PDF of images from the book.

Mike McHargue, Mike Mchargue (Author), Mike McHargue, Mike Mchargue (Narrator)

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Words Can Change Your Brain: 12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increa

In our default state, our brains constantly get in the way of effective communication. They are lazy, angry, immature, and distracted. They can make a difficult conversation impossible. But Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Waldman have discovered a powerful strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains to work together as one. Using brainscans as well as data collected from workshops given to MBA students at Loyola Marymount University, and clinical data from both couples in therapy and organizations helping caregivers cope with patient suffering, Newberg and Waldman have seen that Compassionate Communication can reposition a difficult conversation to lead to a satisfying conclusion. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your spouse, the brain works the same way and responds to the same cues. The truth, though, is that you don't have to understand how Compassionate Communication works. You just have to do it. Some of the simple and effective takeaways in this book include: • Make sure you are relaxed; yawning several times before (not during) the meeting will do the trick • Never speak for more than 20-30 seconds at a time. After that they other person's window of attention closes. • Use positive speech; you will need at least three positives to overcome the effect of every negative used • Speak slowly; pause between words. This is critical, but really hard to do. • Respond to the other person; do not shift the conversation. • Remember that the brain can only hold onto about four ideas at one time Highly effective across a wide range of settings, Compassionate Communication is an excellent tool for conflict resolution but also for simply getting your point across or delivering difficult news.

Andrew Newberg, Mark Robert Waldman (Author), Mark Robert Waldman (Narrator)

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Words Can Change Your Brain

Sometimes it feels as if the more we talk, the less we are heard. But in groundbreaking research, Andrew Newberg, M.D., and Mark Robert Waldman have discovered a powerful strategy called Compassionate Communication that allows two brains to work together as one. In twelve clear steps, Compassionate Communication actually changes our brain structure - as well as the brain of the person we are talking to - in a way that helps establish a bond between people. In this unique state - free from conflict and distrust - we can communicate more effectively, listen more deeply, collaborate without effort, and succeed more quickly at any task. Using data collected from MBA students, couples in therapy, caregivers, and brain scans, Newberg and Waldman have seen again and again that Compassionate Communication can transform a difficult conversation into a deeply satisfying one, literally in a matter of a few minutes. Whether you are negotiating with your boss or your employees, arguing with your spouse, or coping with your kids, Compassionate Communication is a simple and unbeatable way to achieve a win-win dialogue to help you reach your goals. With its clear prescription and proven results, Words Can Change Your Brain will change how you think and speak to virtually everyone.

Andrew Newberg (Author), Mark Robert Waldman (Narrator)

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Woolly: The True Story of the Quest to Revive one of History's Most Iconic Extinct Creatures

Science fiction becomes reality in this Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species-the woolly mammoth-by the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel. "With his knack for turning narrative nonfiction into stories worthy of the best thriller fiction" (Omnivoracious), Ben Mezrich takes us on an exhilarating true adventure story from the icy terrain of Siberia to the cutting-edge genetic labs of Harvard University. A group of young scientists, under the guidance of Dr. George Church, the most brilliant geneticist of our time, works to make fantasy reality by sequencing the DNA of a frozen woolly mammoth harvested from above the Arctic circle, and splicing elements of that sequence into the DNA of a modern elephant. Will they be able to turn the hybrid cells into a functional embryo and bring the extinct creatures to life in our modern world? Along with Church and his team of Harvard scientists, a world-famous conservationist and a genius Russian scientist plan to turn a tract of the Siberian tundra into Pleistocene Park, populating the permafrost with ancient herbivores as a hedge against an environmental ticking time bomb. More than a story of genetics, this is a thriller illuminating the race against global warming, the incredible power of modern technology, the brave fossil hunters who battle polar bears and extreme weather conditions, and the ethical quandary of cloning extinct animals. Can we right the wrongs of our ancestors who hunted the woolly mammoth to extinction-and at what cost?

Ben Mezrich (Author), Ben Mezrich (Narrator)

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Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History

'[An] extraordinary book . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence.'-James Gleick, New York Times Book Review High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived-a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book, Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.

Stephen Jay Gould (Author), Jonathan Sleep (Narrator)

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Wired for Story: The Writer's Guide to Using Brain Science to Hook Readers from the Very First Sente

This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers' brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets-and it's a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper. The vast majority of writing advice focuses on "writing well" as if it were the same as telling a great story. This is exactly where many aspiring writers fail-they strive for beautiful metaphors, authentic dialogue, and interesting characters, losing sight of the one thing that every engaging story must do: ignite the brain's hardwired desire to learn what happens next. When writers tap into the evolutionary purpose of story and electrify our curiosity, it triggers a delicious dopamine rush that tells us to pay attention. Without it, even the most perfect prose won't hold anyone's interest. Backed by recent breakthroughs in neuroscience as well as examples from novels, screenplays, and short stories, Wired for Story offers a revolutionary look at story as the brain experiences it. Each chapter zeroes in on an aspect of the brain, its corresponding revelation about story, and the way to apply it to your storytelling right now.

Lisa Cron (Author), Brittany Pressley (Narrator)

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Wired for Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain

Pornography is powerful. Our contemporary culture as been pornified, and it shapes our assumptions about identity, sexuality, the value of women, and the nature of relationships. Countless Christian men struggle with the addictive power of porn. But common spiritual approaches of more prayer and accountability groups are often of limited help.In this book, neuroscientist and researcher William Struthers explains how pornography affects the male brain and what we can do about it. Because we are embodied beings, viewing pornography changes how the brain works, how we form memories and make attachments. By better understanding the biological realities of our sexual development, we can cultivate healthier sexual perspectives and interpersonal relationships. Struthers exposes false assumptions and casts a vision for a redeemed masculinity, showing how our sexual longings can actually propel us toward sanctification and holiness in our bodies.

William M. Struthers (Author), Claton Butcher, Clayton Butcher (Narrator)

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Wir informieren uns zu Tode: Ein Befreiungsversuch für verwickelte Gehirne

Unsere globalisierte und digitalisierte Welt mit ihren trüben Zukunftsaussichten verunsichert viele. Entsprechend übermächtig ist das Bedürfnis nach wegweisenden Informationen. Doch das Informationszeitalter für alle hat sich in ein Zeitalter der allgemeinen Verwirrung verwandelt. Der Wettbewerb der Ideen, den alle freiheitlichen Demokratien für ihre Weiterentwicklung brauchen, ist zum Marktplatz für die Verbreiter von Angst, Wut und Empörung geworden. Unsere Gehirne sind mit einer konstruktiven Verarbeitung der täglichen Flut von Botschaften völlig überfordert. Wir haben die Orientierung verloren.Der Hirnforscher Gerald Hüther und der Publizist Robert Burdy beschreiben die konkreten Erscheinungsformen, Ursachen und Auswirkungen dieser Überflutung. Sie belegen, wie wir durch emotional aufgeladene Botschaften manipuliert werden und welche Gefahren daraus für uns und unser Zusammenleben erwachsen. Ihr radikaler Lösungsvorschlag lautet: konsequente Rückbesinnung auf das, was wir für ein friedvolles und glückliches Leben brauchen und wie wir unser künftiges Zusammenleben gemeinsam gestalten wollen. Wer diesem inneren Kompass folgt, kann sich im Dschungel der ständig hereinprasselnden Informationen nicht mehr verirren.-

Gerald Hüther, Robert Burdy (Author), Max Hoffmann (Narrator)

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