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Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst
Robert M. Sapolsky
*The New York Times* bestseller“It’s no exaggeration to say that Behave is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read.” —David P. Barash,  *The Wall Street Journal* "It has my vote for science book of the year.” — Parul Sehgal, The New York Ti...
Brainwashing: The Science of Thought Control
Kathleen Taylor
Throughout history, humans have attempted to influence and control the thoughts of others. Since the word 'brainwashing' was coined in the aftermath of the Korean War, it has become part of the popular culture and been exploited to create sensationa...
Moonwalking With Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything
Joshua Foer
Foer's unlikely journey from chronically forgetful science journalist to U.S. Memory Champion frames a revelatory exploration of the vast, hidden impact of memory on every aspect of our lives. On average, people squander forty days annually compensa...
Theoretical Neuroscience: Computational and Mathematical Modeling of Neural Systems
Peter Dayan
Theoretical neuroscience provides a quantitative basis for describing what nervous systems do, determining how they function, and uncovering the general principles by which they operate. This text introduces the basic mathematical and computational ...