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Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants

de Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

Narrado por Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

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16 hora 44 minutos

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science. As a Potawatomi woman, she learned from elders, family, and history that the Potawatomi, as well as a majority of other cultures indigenous to this land, consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. In Braiding Sweetgrass, Kimmerer
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Food Intelligence

The Science of How Food Both Nourishes and Harms Us

de Julia Belluz, Kevin Hall PhD ...

Narrado por Barrie Kreinik ...

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10 hora 2 minutos

**“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to read this book." —Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and host of Chasing LifeThe essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it.* ... Leer más

$24.00 USD

**“Food Intelligence dispels many popular myths we have about weight loss and breaks down the real drivers of the obesity crisis based on decades of research. I really hope everyone gets a chance to read this book." —Sanjay Gupta, MD, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN and host of Chasing LifeThe essential guide for understanding what you’re eating, and the forces that are driving you to eat it.*
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Inside of a Dog

What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

de Alexandra Horowitz ...

Narrado por Karen White ...

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10 hora 25 minutos

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah PodcastNOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review).The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

"Every dog owner should have this book." —Oprah Winfrey, The Oprah PodcastNOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED! The beloved #1 New York Times bestseller that “causes one’s dog-loving heart to flutter with astonishment and gratitude” (The New York Times Book Review).The instant classic on the mind of the dog is now updated to include the latest results in the booming field of dog cognition. What do dogs
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The Heartbeat of Trees

Embracing Our Ancient Bond with Forests and Nature

de Peter Wohlleben ...

Narrado por Mike Grady ...

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7 hora 21 minutos

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply con... ... Leer más

$26.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREESA powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply con...
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The Reign of Wolf 21

The Saga of Yellowstone's Legendary Druid Pack

de Rick McIntyre ...

Narrado por Geoff Sugiyama ...

Series Audiolibro 2 - The Alpha Wolves of Yellowstone
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6 hora 41 minutos

“A redemption story, an adventure story, and perhaps above all, a love story.”—Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American WolfThe Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world.This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader, Wolf 21—whose compassion and loyalty challenges commonly held beliefs about alpha males ... Leer más

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“A redemption story, an adventure story, and perhaps above all, a love story.”—Nate Blakeslee, New York Times-bestselling author of American WolfThe Druid Peak Pack was the most famous wolf pack in Yellowstone National Park, and maybe even in the world.This is the dramatic true story of its remarkable leader, Wolf 21—whose compassion and loyalty challenges commonly held beliefs about alpha males
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Second Nature

A Gardener's Education

de Michael Pollan ...

Narrado por Michael Pollan ...

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9 hora 2 minutos

In his articles and in bestselling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere. Chosen by the American Horticultural Society as one of the seventy-five ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

In his articles and in bestselling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere. Chosen by the American Horticultural Society as one of the seventy-five
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The Social Paradox

Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness

de William von Hippel ...

Narrado por Josh Bloomberg ...

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8 hora 36 minutos

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

A Next Big Idea Club Must Read of February 2025From the author of The Social Leap comes this thought-provoking exploration into humans’ two core evolutionary needs, for connection and autonomy, how the modern world has thrown them out of whack, and how we can rebalance them to improve our lives.Why do people who have so much—leading comfortable lives filled with unprecedented freedom, choice, and
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Overcoming Dyslexia

Second Edition, Completely Revised and Updated

de Sally Shaywitz M.D., Jonathan Shaywitz MD ...

Narrado por Sally Shaywitz M.D. ...

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25 hora 55 minutos

From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender. ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

From one of the world's preeminent experts on reading and dyslexia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and practical book available on identifying, understanding, and overcoming reading problems--now revised to reflect the latest research and evidence-based approaches.Dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five individuals, regardless of age or gender.
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The Story of Birds

A New History from Their Dinosaur Origins to the Present

de Steve Brusatte ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

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11 hora 48 minutos

From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places we do not. With their ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

From the renowned paleontologist and bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, a sweeping evolutionary history of birds, from their dinosaur origins to the 10,000+ extraordinary species alive today.Tens of billions of birds share the planet with us, an astonishingly diverse array of species that are present nearly everywhere humans call home—and many places we do not. With their
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They Had Names

Tracing the History of the North America Indigenous People

de Nathaniel Jeanson ...

Narrado por Nathaniel Jeanson ...

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6 hora 8 minutos

Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery.At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Before the Pilgrims landed at Cape Cod, what was happening in North America? Who was there? What civilizations rose and fell? For years, the answers to these questions have been shrouded in mystery.At the time of European contact, a diverse world of Native peoples thrived across the continent. What was their backstory? Who were the ancestors of the Sioux? Where did the Navajo come from? What about
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Words Can Change Your Brain

12 Conversation Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy

de Mark Robert Waldman, Andrew Newberg M.D. ...

Narrado por Mark Robert Waldman ...

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7 hora 20 minutos

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 ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

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
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Exercised

Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding

de Daniel E. Lieberman ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

13 hora 13 minutos

If exercise is healthy (so good for you!), why do many people dislike or avoid it? These engaging stories and explanations will revolutionize the way you think about exercising—not to mention sitting, sleeping, sprinting, weight lifting, playing, fighting, walking, jogging, and even dancing.“Strikes a perfect balance of scholarship, wit, and enthusiasm.” —Bill Bryson, New York Times best-selling ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

If exercise is healthy (so good for you!), why do many people dislike or avoid it? These engaging stories and explanations will revolutionize the way you think about exercising—not to mention sitting, sleeping, sprinting, weight lifting, playing, fighting, walking, jogging, and even dancing.“Strikes a perfect balance of scholarship, wit, and enthusiasm.” —Bill Bryson, New York Times best-selling
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Replaceable You

Adventures in Human Anatomy

de Mary Roach ...

Narrado por Mary Roach ...

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8 hora 37 minutos

**One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Fall BookFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy.**The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For ... Leer más

$22.00 USD

**One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2025A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Fall BookFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz, a rollicking exploration of the quest to re-create the impossible complexities of human anatomy.**The body is the most complex machine in the world, and the only one for which you cannot get a replacement part from the manufacturer. For
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Peptide Protocols

Volume One

de William A Seeds MD ...

Narrado por William A Seeds MD ...

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3 hora 14 minutos

This first in a series handbook introduces the cellular biology behind peptides, including how peptides can delay cellular senescence, reduce inflammation throughout the body and the brain, and ultimately prevent disease and the effects of aging. Written by William A. Seeds, MD, the foremost authority on peptides. ... Leer más

$23.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This first in a series handbook introduces the cellular biology behind peptides, including how peptides can delay cellular senescence, reduce inflammation throughout the body and the brain, and ultimately prevent disease and the effects of aging. Written by William A. Seeds, MD, the foremost authority on peptides.
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Behave

The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

de Robert M. Sapolsky ...

Narrado por Michael Goldstrom ...

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26 hora 27 minutos

New York Times bestseller • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • One of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year“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 Times<stron... ... Leer más

$30.99 USD

New York Times bestseller • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • One of the Washington Post's 10 Best Books of the Year“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 Times<stron...
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Whole

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

de T. Colin Campbell PhD, Howard Jacobson PhD ...

Narrado por Don Hagen ...

Completo

11 hora 10 minutos

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are ... Leer más

$19.95 USD

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are
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The Earth in Her Hands

75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants

de Jennifer Jewell ...

Narrado por Cindy Kay ...

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9 hora 20 minutos

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell—host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place—introduces seventy-five inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. Profiled women include flower farmer Erin ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell—host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place—introduces seventy-five inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up. Profiled women include flower farmer Erin
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Human Diversity

The Biology of Gender, Race, and Class

de Charles Murray ...

Narrado por David Baker ...

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14 hora 15 minutos

A fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. The core of the orthodoxy consists of three dogmas:Gender is a social construct.Race is a social construct.Class is a function of privilege.The problem ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

A fascinating investigation of the genetics and neuroscience of human differences.The thesis of Human Diversity is that advances in genetics and neuroscience are overthrowing an intellectual orthodoxy that has ruled the social sciences for decades. The core of the orthodoxy consists of three dogmas:Gender is a social construct.Race is a social construct.Class is a function of privilege.The problem
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The Great Plant-Based Con

Why eating a plants-only diet won't improve your health or save the planet

de Jayne Buxton ...

Narrado por Laurel Lefkow ...

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19 hora 24 minutos

'The most incredible book' Delia Smith'Persuasive, entertaining and well researched' Sunday TimesPlant-based is best for health, go vegan to help save the planet, eat less meat... Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy - or eliminate them from our diets altogether.But what if the pervasive message that the ... Leer más

$37.99 USD

'The most incredible book' Delia Smith'Persuasive, entertaining and well researched' Sunday TimesPlant-based is best for health, go vegan to help save the planet, eat less meat... Almost every day we are bombarded with the seemingly incontrovertible message that we must reduce our consumption of meat and dairy - or eliminate them from our diets altogether.But what if the pervasive message that the
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A Little History of the Earth

de Jamie Woodward ...

Narrado por David Linski ...

Series series The Little Histories Series
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10 hora

A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughsWhere has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes, ... Leer más

$22.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughsWhere has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes,
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How to Feed the World

The History and Future of Food

de Vaclav Smil ...

Narrado por Joe Jameson ...

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7 hora 30 minutos

An indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food—and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planetWe have never had to feed as many people as we do today. And yet, we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and why this impacts our planet in ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

An indispensable analysis of how the world really produces and consumes its food—and a scientist's exploration of how we can successfully feed a growing population without killing the planetWe have never had to feed as many people as we do today. And yet, we misunderstand the essentials of where our food really comes from, how our dietary requirements shape us, and why this impacts our planet in
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What an Owl Knows

The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

de Jennifer Ackerman ...

Narrado por Jennifer Ackerman ...

Completo

9 hora 14 minutos

**An instant New York Times bestseller!A New York Times Notable Book of 2023Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination**With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and ... Leer más

$22.50 USD

**An instant New York Times bestseller!A New York Times Notable Book of 2023Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination**With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

de Rebecca Skloot ...

Narrado por Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin ...

Completo

12 hora 31 minutos

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “The story of modern medicine and bioethics—and, indeed, race relations—is refracted beautifully, and movingly.”—Entertainment WeeklyNOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE FROM HBO® STARRING OPRAH WINFREY AND ROSE BYRNE • ONE OF THE “MOST INFLUENTIAL” (CNN), “DEFINING” (LITHUB), AND “BEST” (THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER) BOOKS OF THE DECADE • ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK
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Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

de Matthew Walker, PhD ...

Narrado por Steve West ...

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13 hora 52 minutos

“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill GatesA New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber.With two appearances on CBS This ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill GatesA New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber.With two appearances on CBS This
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