2020 Foreword Indie Award Winner in the "Science & Technology" CategoryWhat is as unique as your fingerprints and more revealing than your diary? Hint: Your body is emitting them right now and has been every single day of your life.Brainwaves.Analyzing brainwaves, the imperceptible waves of electricity surging across your scalp, has been possible for nearly a century. But only now are neuroscientists becoming aware of the w...

What is as unique as your fingerprints and more revealing than your diary? Hint: Your body is emitting them right now and has been every single day of your life.Brainwaves.Analyzing brainwaves, the imperceptible waves of electricity surging across your scalp, has been possible for nearly a century. But only now are neuroscientists becoming aware of the wealth of information brainwaves hold about a person’s life, thoughts, and future health....

The startling new science behind sudden acts of violence committed by ordinary, sane people from a leading neurobiologist According to R. Douglas Fields, PhD, we all have a rage circuit we can't fully control once it is engaged. The daily headlines are filled with examples of otherwise rational people with no history of violence or mental illness suddenly snapping in a domestic dispute, barroom brawl, or road rage attack. We all wish to believe that we are in control of our actions, but th...

The startling new science behind sudden acts of violence and the nine triggers this groundbreaking researcher has uncoveredWe all have a rage circuit we can’t fully control once it is engaged as R. Douglas Fields, PhD, reveals in this essential book for our time. The daily headlines are filled with examples of otherwise rational people with no history of violence or mental illness suddenly snapping in a domestic dispute, an altercation with police, or road rage att...

Adored by many, appalling to some, baffling still to others, few authors defy any single critical narrative to the confounding extent that James Baldwin manages. Was he a black or queer writer? Was he a religious or secular writer? Was he a spokesman for the civil rights movement or a champion of the individual? His critics, as disparate as his readership, endlessly wrestle with paradoxes, not just in his work but also in the life of a man who described himself as "all those strangers call...

Despite everything that has been written about the brain, a potentially critical part of this vital organ has been overlooked—until now. The Other Brain examines the growing importance of glia, which make up approximately 85 percent of the cells in the brain, and the role they play in how the brain functions, malfunctions, and heals itself.Long neglected as little more than cerebral packing material, glia (meaning “glue”) are now known to regulate the flow of information b...

With contributions from major scholars of African American literature, history, and cultural studies, A Historical Guide to James Baldwin focuses on the four tumultous decades that defined the great author's life and art. Providing a comprehensive examination of Baldwin's varied body of work that includes short stories, novels, and polemical essays, this collection reflects the major events that left an indelible imprint on the iconic writer: civil rights, black nationalism and th...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you standing at a crossroads in your career, wondering what’s next — and whether it’s too late to change? In Second Act, First Class, career strategist Neil Douglas delivers an inspiring and practical guide for professionals navigating the challenges and opportunities of mid-career reinvention. Drawing on real stories, proven frameworks, and actionable insights, Douglas empowers readers to redefine success, overcome fear, a...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Leadership isn’t reserved for the loudest voice in the room. In The Quiet Climber, Neil Douglas celebrates the strengths of introverted professionals and offers a powerful guide to advancing with quiet confidence. With empathy and clarity, Douglas unpacks how introverts can navigate visibility, influence others, and lead authentically — without compromising who they are. Full of real-world strategies and encouraging insights, t...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Promotion isn't just about working harder — it's about working smarter, with purpose and precision. In The Promotion Equation, career expert Neil Douglas breaks down the unspoken rules of upward mobility and reveals the strategic moves that truly accelerate professional growth. With clarity and candor, Douglas equips ambitious professionals with the mindset, tactics, and confidence needed to rise — whether you're aiming for you...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Every ambitious professional faces setbacks — it’s how you rise that defines your path. In Resilient Ambition, Neil Douglas offers a bold and compassionate roadmap for turning career disappointments into fuel for growth, reinvention, and long-term success. With real-life stories, sharp insight, and deeply practical advice, Douglas helps readers navigate layoffs, missed promotions, toxic work environments, and moments of doubt w...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!