Politics of Experience by R.D. Laing
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Category: Pop Science
R.D. Laing is at his most wickedly iconoclastic in this eloquent assault on conventional morality. Unorthodox to some, brilliantly original to others, "The Politics of Experience "goes beyond the usual theories of mental illness and alienation, and makes a convincing case for the "madness of morality." ...Show more
Straw Dogs: Thoughts on Humans and Other Animals by John Gray
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Category: Pop Science
An exciting, radical work of philosophy, which sets out to challenge our most cherished assumptions about what it means to be human. A demolition of two and a half thousand years of thought, Straw Dogs is an exhilarating, sometimes disturbing book that leads the reader to question their deepest held bel ...Show more
Wonderful Life by Stephen Jay Gould
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Category: Pop Science
An account of a revolution in our understanding of life's history, this book tells how three obscure British scientists completely changed our view of evolution by discovering a unique group of 530 million year-old creatures in the Burgess Shale fossil deposit in the Rockies.
Some Touch of Pity: Cats, Bats, Traps and Horses - A Journey into Activism by Lawrence Pope
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Category: Pop Science
"What to do when Victoria's oldest scientific institution, the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens, plans to exterminate struggling native flying foxes while telling the public the opposite? What to do when journalists collude with cruelty and Victoria's liberal vet-Premier Denis Napthine allocates millions ...Show more
Best Australian Science Writing 2014 by Ashley Hay
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Category: Pop Science
The annual collection celebrating the finest Australian science writing of the year. Why are Sydney's golden orb weaver spiders getting fatter and fitter? Could sociology explain the recent upsurge in prostate cancer diagnoses? Why were Darwinites craving a good storm during 'The Angry Summer'? Is it tr ...Show more
Four Ways to Click Rewire Your Brain for Stronger, More Rewarding Relationships by Amy Banks
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Category: Pop Science
Research shows that people cannot reach their full potential unless they are in healthy connection with others. Dr Amy Banks teaches us how to rewire our brains for healthier relationships and happier, more fulfilling lives.We all experience moments when we feel isolated and alone.
The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore
$45.00 AUD
Category: Pop Science
A riveting work that reveals the origin of one of American popular culture's most iconic figures - a story that hides within it not only a fascinating family saga but a crucial history of twentieth-century feminism. From the author of the National Book Award finalist Book of Ages. Wonder Woman, created ...Show more
Trouble in Paradise by Slavoj Zizek
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Category: Pop Science
In Trouble in Paradise, Slavoj Zizek, one of our most famous, most combative philosophers, explains how by drawing on the ideas of communism, we can find a way out of the crisis of capitalism. There is obviously trouble in the global capitalist paradise. But why do we find it so difficult to imagine a w ...Show more
Mythology 101: From Gods and Goddesses to Monsters and Mortals, Your Guide to Ancient Mythology by Kathleen Sears
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Category: Pop Science | Series: 101
Explore the fascinating myths of Greek and Roman civilizations The tales of gods and heroes are often turned into tedious discourse that even Ovid would reject. This easy-to-read guide cuts out the boring details, and instead, provides you with a thrilling lesson in classic mythology. From the heights o ...Show more
The Brain's Way of Healing - Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity by Norman Doidge
$35.00 AUD
Category: Pop Science | Series: The Neuroplasticity Chronicles | Reading Level: very good
Based on astonishing case studies, this is a brilliant and beautifully written follow-up to Dr Doidge’s record-breaking bestseller The Brain That Changes Itself. In his first book, Norman Doidge described the most important development in our understanding of the brain in four hundred years: the discove ...Show more
Coping with Memory Problems by Sallie Baxendale
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Category: Pop Science
For every person who develops Alzheimer's, there are thought to be at least another eight whose memory problems are severe enough to affect the quality of their lives. This book addresses all forms of memory loss, organic and non-organic; it explores how memory may be affected by stress, anxiety and dep ...Show more
Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole by Allan Ropper
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Category: Pop Science
Here, distinguished neurologist Allan Ropper reveals the stories behind some of the extraordinary and often frightening brain conditions that he and his staff at the Harvard Medical School try - and sometimes fail - to diagnose and treat.