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Protocols

An Operating Manual for the Human Body

by Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Andrew D. Huberman, Ph.D. ...

Unabridged

18 hours 5 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAndrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health and science podcast Huberman Lab and neuroscientist and professor at Stanford School of Medicine, presents an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can positively ... Read more

$34.99 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAndrew Huberman, host of the world’s leading health and science podcast Huberman Lab and neuroscientist and professor at Stanford School of Medicine, presents an essential guide to improving brain function, enhancing mood and energy, optimizing bodily health and physical performance, and rewiring your nervous system to learn new skills and behaviors that can positively
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Breath

The New Science of a Lost Art

by James Nestor ...

Narrated by James Nestor ...

Unabridged

7 hours 55 min

**THE MILLION COPY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, FEATURING NEW MATERIAL"I highly recommend this book." —Wim Hof“A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert"This book is amazing. “ *—*Joe RoganNo matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise ... Read more

$17.50 USD

**THE MILLION COPY NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, FEATURING NEW MATERIAL"I highly recommend this book." —Wim Hof“A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.” —Elizabeth Gilbert"This book is amazing. “ *—*Joe RoganNo matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise
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Outlive

The Science and Art of Longevity

by Peter Attia MD ...

Narrated by Peter Attia MD ...

Unabridged

17 hours 7 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of ... Read more

$25.00 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert“One of the most important books you’ll ever read.”—Steven D. Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of
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The Hour between Dog and Wolf

Risk Taking, Gut Feelings, and the Biology of Boom and Bust

by John Coates ...

Narrated by Richard Powers ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

How risk taking transforms our body chemistry, driving us to extremes of euphoria and risky behavior—or stress and depressionIn this eye-opening book, Coates—a former Wall Street trader and now a world-class neuroscientist—describes the role our biology plays in our risk-taking behavior. Coates brings his research to life by telling a story of fictional traders who get caught up in a bubble and ... Read more

$19.95 USD

How risk taking transforms our body chemistry, driving us to extremes of euphoria and risky behavior—or stress and depressionIn this eye-opening book, Coates—a former Wall Street trader and now a world-class neuroscientist—describes the role our biology plays in our risk-taking behavior. Coates brings his research to life by telling a story of fictional traders who get caught up in a bubble and
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Power, Sex, Suicide

Mitochondria and the Meaning of Life

by Nick Lane ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 54 min

Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that.Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell ... Read more

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Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that.Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell
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There Are (No) Stupid Questions … in Science

by Leah Elson MS, MPH ...

Narrated by Leah Elson MS, MPH ...

Unabridged

5 hours 34 min

Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.How does DNA work?Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?Does singing to plants really help them grow?Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?In ... Read more

$16.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Leah Elson draws upon her wildly popular web series, 60 Seconds of Science, in this highly entertaining and visually appealing giftable book of real-world scientific questions and answers.How does DNA work?Does chicken noodle soup actually help with being sick?When cats purr, what is actually making the noise?Does singing to plants really help them grow?Is it possible to clone a woolly mammoth?In
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Sleights of Mind

What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals About Our Everyday Deceptions

by Sandra Blakeslee, Stephen L. Macknik, Susana Martinez-Conde ...

Narrated by Lloyd James ...

Unabridged

10 hours 6 min

Have you ever wondered how a magician saws a woman in half? Or makes coins materialize out of thin air? Or reads your mind? Magic tricks work because humans have a hardwired process of attention and awareness that is hackable. A good magician uses your mind's intrinsic properties against you in a form of mental jujitsu, to fool you every time, even when you know full well that you are being ... Read more

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Have you ever wondered how a magician saws a woman in half? Or makes coins materialize out of thin air? Or reads your mind? Magic tricks work because humans have a hardwired process of attention and awareness that is hackable. A good magician uses your mind's intrinsic properties against you in a form of mental jujitsu, to fool you every time, even when you know full well that you are being
... Read more
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Das Gehirn für Einsteiger: Eine einfache Einführung in das komplexeste Organ deines Körpers

by Helga Späth ...

Narrated by Helga Späth ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Entdecke die Grundlagen der Neurowissenschaft und erlebe, wie ein lebendiges Nervensystem dein gesamtes Ich erschafft. Ohne komplizierten Fachjargon nimmt dich dieses fesselnde Sachbuch mit auf eine visuelle und leicht verständliche Tour durch den menschlichen Kopf. Erfahre, warum deine innersten Gedanken, lebhaften Erinnerungen und täglichen Handlungen das Ergebnis brillanter Teamarbeit sind.Egal ... Read more

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Entdecke die Grundlagen der Neurowissenschaft und erlebe, wie ein lebendiges Nervensystem dein gesamtes Ich erschafft. Ohne komplizierten Fachjargon nimmt dich dieses fesselnde Sachbuch mit auf eine visuelle und leicht verständliche Tour durch den menschlichen Kopf. Erfahre, warum deine innersten Gedanken, lebhaften Erinnerungen und täglichen Handlungen das Ergebnis brillanter Teamarbeit sind.Egal
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Das Immunsystem: Die verborgene Armee, die für dein Überleben kämpft

by Stella Löffler ...

Narrated by Stella Löffler ...

Unabridged

2 hours 16 min

Verstehe die komplexe Biologie deiner körpereigenen Abwehr und stärke deine Gesundheit mit fundiertem Medizinwissen. Auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder beim Entspannen liefert dieser packende Wissenschafts-Ratgeber lebhafte Bilder statt trockenem Fachjargon. Es ist eine ermutigende Reise in dein Inneres, die eindrucksvoll zeigt, wie perfekt orchestriert unser Organismus auf ständige Bedrohungen ... Read more

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Verstehe die komplexe Biologie deiner körpereigenen Abwehr und stärke deine Gesundheit mit fundiertem Medizinwissen. Auf dem täglichen Weg zur Arbeit oder beim Entspannen liefert dieser packende Wissenschafts-Ratgeber lebhafte Bilder statt trockenem Fachjargon. Es ist eine ermutigende Reise in dein Inneres, die eindrucksvoll zeigt, wie perfekt orchestriert unser Organismus auf ständige Bedrohungen
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Extreme True Survival Stories & Human Endurance

by Dustin Chandler ...

Narrated by Dustin Chandler ...

Unabridged

Defy death in ten gripping true survival stories where human endurance battles the brutal forces of space, ice, and stone. Immerse yourself in the visceral reality of life-or-death decision making across the most hostile environments on Earth and beyond.Designed for an intense and atmospheric audio experience, this collection examines how the brain manages fear while under pressure... ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Defy death in ten gripping true survival stories where human endurance battles the brutal forces of space, ice, and stone. Immerse yourself in the visceral reality of life-or-death decision making across the most hostile environments on Earth and beyond.Designed for an intense and atmospheric audio experience, this collection examines how the brain manages fear while under pressure...
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El sistema inmunitario para principiantes: Una guía clara sobre el equipo de defensa que llevas dentro

by Rosaura Delgado ...

Narrated by Rosaura Delgado ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Fortalece tu salud diaria entendiendo cómo el sistema inmunitario combate amenazas sin términos médicos complejos. Ideal para escuchar mientras caminas o te relajas, este audio transforma la biología humana en un relato fascinante sobre supervivencia. Sentirás la tranquilidad de conocer exactamente qué ocurre dentro de ti al enfrentar cualquier infección pasajera.Tu organismo alberga un equipo ... Read more

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Fortalece tu salud diaria entendiendo cómo el sistema inmunitario combate amenazas sin términos médicos complejos. Ideal para escuchar mientras caminas o te relajas, este audio transforma la biología humana en un relato fascinante sobre supervivencia. Sentirás la tranquilidad de conocer exactamente qué ocurre dentro de ti al enfrentar cualquier infección pasajera.Tu organismo alberga un equipo
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Creating Humans

Ethical Questions Where Reproduction and Science Collide

by Alexander McCall Smith ...

Narrated by Alexander McCall Smith ...

Unabridged

5 hours 34 min

In this course, we will discuss the various moral aspects of human reproduction from methods of conception to methods of ending a pregnancy. We will discuss the moral, cultural, legal, and political influences on reproduction as well as the scientific advances in reproductive technology. ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this course, we will discuss the various moral aspects of human reproduction from methods of conception to methods of ending a pregnancy. We will discuss the moral, cultural, legal, and political influences on reproduction as well as the scientific advances in reproductive technology.
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How You Feel

The Story of the Mind as Told by the Body

by James Tresilian ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

Close your eyes and ask yourself, 'what do I feel?'You might feel thirsty or tired. You might feel healthy and well or perhaps a little under the weather. Maybe you can feel that you are standing or that you are leaning over. You may also feel the world around you - the shape and texture of an apple in your hand, the feel of a chair you're sitting on.All these feelings have something in common, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Close your eyes and ask yourself, 'what do I feel?'You might feel thirsty or tired. You might feel healthy and well or perhaps a little under the weather. Maybe you can feel that you are standing or that you are leaning over. You may also feel the world around you - the shape and texture of an apple in your hand, the feel of a chair you're sitting on.All these feelings have something in common,
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Biology of Belief, The

Exploring the Connection Between Mind and Body

by Seraphina Blake ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Biology of Belief: Exploring the Connection Between Mind and Body," Seraphina Blake delves into the intricate interplay between our physical selves and the intangible forces that shape our health and well-being. As nurses incorporate social and spiritual aspects into patient care, they illuminate the profound connection between mind, body, and ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Biology of Belief: Exploring the Connection Between Mind and Body," Seraphina Blake delves into the intricate interplay between our physical selves and the intangible forces that shape our health and well-being. As nurses incorporate social and spiritual aspects into patient care, they illuminate the profound connection between mind, body, and
... Read more
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Human Anatomy

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

44 min

The knowledge is the essence of everything. The knowledge and information about the basic construction and the basic structure of the human body are very vital. The study about the skeleton, the organs of the various sections of the body and the nervous system is significantly essential for anyone who is in the field of medicine, biology and any type of health studies.The "Basics of Human Anatomy" ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The knowledge is the essence of everything. The knowledge and information about the basic construction and the basic structure of the human body are very vital. The study about the skeleton, the organs of the various sections of the body and the nervous system is significantly essential for anyone who is in the field of medicine, biology and any type of health studies.The "Basics of Human Anatomy"
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Nine Pints

A Journey Through the Money, Medicine, and Mysteries of Blood

by Rose George ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

An eye-opening exploration of blood, the lifegiving substance with the power of taboo, the value of diamonds and the promise of breakthrough scienceBlood carries life, yet the sight of it makes people faint. It is a waste product and a commodity pricier than oil. It can save lives and transmit deadly infections. Each one of us has roughly nine pints of it, yet many don’t even know their own blood ... Read more

$29.99 USD

An eye-opening exploration of blood, the lifegiving substance with the power of taboo, the value of diamonds and the promise of breakthrough scienceBlood carries life, yet the sight of it makes people faint. It is a waste product and a commodity pricier than oil. It can save lives and transmit deadly infections. Each one of us has roughly nine pints of it, yet many don’t even know their own blood
... Read more
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On Muscle

The Stuff That Moves Us and Why It Matters

by Bonnie Tsui ...

Narrated by Bonnie Tsui ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle—from our ancient obsession with the ideal human form to the modern science of this amazing and adaptable tissue—that will change the way you think about what moves us through the world.“Remarkable ... A singular book about the true meanings of strength and flexibility, about our ability to define who we are and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

From the bestselling author of Why We Swim comes a mind-expanding exploration of muscle—from our ancient obsession with the ideal human form to the modern science of this amazing and adaptable tissue—that will change the way you think about what moves us through the world.“Remarkable ... A singular book about the true meanings of strength and flexibility, about our ability to define who we are and
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Flavor

The Science of Our Most Neglected Sense

by Bob Holmes ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

10 hours 19 min

Can you describe how the flavor of halibut differs from red snapper? How Brie differs from cheddar? For most of us, unfortunately, the answer is: badly. Flavor remains a vague, undeveloped concept we don't know enough about to describe—or to appreciate—fully.In Flavor, Bob Holmes shows us just how much we're missing. He tackles questions like why cake tastes sweetest on white plates, how wine ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Can you describe how the flavor of halibut differs from red snapper? How Brie differs from cheddar? For most of us, unfortunately, the answer is: badly. Flavor remains a vague, undeveloped concept we don't know enough about to describe—or to appreciate—fully.In Flavor, Bob Holmes shows us just how much we're missing. He tackles questions like why cake tastes sweetest on white plates, how wine
... Read more
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Heartwarming

How Our Inner Thermostat Made Us Human

by Hans Rocha Ijzerman ...

Narrated by Basil Sands ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

A hot cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa is calming and comforting—but how can holding a warm mug affect our emotions? In Heartwarming, social psychologist Hans Rocha IJzerman explores temperature through the long lens of evolution.Temperature contributed to our evolution—our upright walking, our loss of fur, and our big brains—and now continues to affect our lives in unexpected ways, and the link from ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A hot cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa is calming and comforting—but how can holding a warm mug affect our emotions? In Heartwarming, social psychologist Hans Rocha IJzerman explores temperature through the long lens of evolution.Temperature contributed to our evolution—our upright walking, our loss of fur, and our big brains—and now continues to affect our lives in unexpected ways, and the link from
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Human Physiology

A Very Short Introduction

by Jamie A. Davies ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

Physiology is the science of life, and sets out to understand how living things work and what makes them distinct from the non-living. It considers how our bodies are supplied with energy, how they maintain their internal parameters, the ways in which we gather and process information, the ways we take action, and the creation of new generations.This Very Short Introduction explores the field of ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Physiology is the science of life, and sets out to understand how living things work and what makes them distinct from the non-living. It considers how our bodies are supplied with energy, how they maintain their internal parameters, the ways in which we gather and process information, the ways we take action, and the creation of new generations.This Very Short Introduction explores the field of
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The Headache

The Science of a Most Confounding Affliction—and a Search for Relief

by Tom Zeller Jr. ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

""Required reading for anyone with a head.""—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz""Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially women—and points the way toward a more hopeful future.""—Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing HarmFrom blinding migraines ... Read more

$28.99 USD

""Required reading for anyone with a head.""—Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Stiff and Fuzz""Absorbing, incisive. . . Zeller captures the profound human and scientific costs of medicine's neglect of these common conditions that affect millions of people—especially women—and points the way toward a more hopeful future.""—Maya Dusenbery, author of Doing HarmFrom blinding migraines
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Why We Drink Too Much

The Impact of Alcohol on Our Bodies and Culture

by Dr. Charles Knowles ...

Narrated by Dr. Charles Knowles ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

We drink it, celebrate with it, and barely question it—but what is alcohol really doing to us?This program is read by the author.Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction.But there are ... Read more

$24.99 USD

We drink it, celebrate with it, and barely question it—but what is alcohol really doing to us?This program is read by the author.Drinking alcohol can be fun; its chemical effects on our brain are fundamentally pleasurable, and it can have social benefits. Alcohol may also help us forget the worries in our lives and temporarily overcome psychological barriers to human interaction.But there are
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A estranha ordem das coisas

As origens biológicas dos sentimentos e da cultura

by António Damásio ...

Narrated by Roberto Garcia ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

Escrito por um dos neurocientistas mais proeminentes da atualidade, este livro traz uma reflexão divisora de águas, que abrange as ciências biológicas e sociais, oferecendo uma nova maneira de entender as origens da vida, os sentimentos e a cultura.António Damásio apresenta aqui uma pesquisa inovadora sobre a homeostase, uma coleção de fenômenos que regula a fisiologia humana por meio de ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Escrito por um dos neurocientistas mais proeminentes da atualidade, este livro traz uma reflexão divisora de águas, que abrange as ciências biológicas e sociais, oferecendo uma nova maneira de entender as origens da vida, os sentimentos e a cultura.António Damásio apresenta aqui uma pesquisa inovadora sobre a homeostase, uma coleção de fenômenos que regula a fisiologia humana por meio de
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Slaap wel

by Jade Wu ...

Narrated by Melissa Drost ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

Lig je ’s nachts vaak urenlang te woelen en schaapjes te tellen? Zodat je overdag moeite hebt je te concentreren? En last hebt van vergeetachtigheid of een slecht humeur?Je bent niet alleen. Bijna een kwart van de Nederlanders kampt met slaapproblemen. Vervelend genoeg, maar slapeloosheid hangt ook nog eens samen met langdurige lichamelijke klachten en pijn.Dr. Jade Wu is een autoriteit op het ... Read more

$25.62 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Lig je ’s nachts vaak urenlang te woelen en schaapjes te tellen? Zodat je overdag moeite hebt je te concentreren? En last hebt van vergeetachtigheid of een slecht humeur?Je bent niet alleen. Bijna een kwart van de Nederlanders kampt met slaapproblemen. Vervelend genoeg, maar slapeloosheid hangt ook nog eens samen met langdurige lichamelijke klachten en pijn.Dr. Jade Wu is een autoriteit op het
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