The Splendor and Dangerousness of Homo Sapiens examines the paradox of humanity: our remarkable abilities and the dangers they create. Michael S. Levy, PhD, explores how human consciousness, intelligence, and our ability to communicate have allowed us to achieve astonishing feats-from conquering diseases to exploring space.Yet these same traits fuel conflict, inequality, environmental destruction, and societal tension. Levy offers a unique perspective on how our cognitive ...

Accepting that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to controlling drinking, the latest edition of this bestselling book will help you assess your drinking and determine whether moderation or abstinence is the best path for you.For decades, the standard treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption has focused on convincing them to admit that they are an alcoholic, to stop drinking entirely, and to enter into a program, most commonly Alcoholics Anonymo...

Celebrity culture surrounds us. We are inundated with information about actors and actresses, athletes, musicians, and others who have become famous or infamous. Although we never will likely meet or get to know them, our interest in them seems boundless. We are literally obsessed with being entertained as well as with the people who entertain us.Who our celebrities are has also shifted; in the past, celebrity status was bestowed on men and women of great accomplishment, those who ...