Now, in Buzz, Stephen Braun removes the cloak surrounding alcohol and caffeine. In an entertaining blend of modern science and ancient lore, Braun takes readers on a remarkable tour of two substances as familiar as a cup of coffee or a can of beer and yet as mysterious and unpredictable as the spirits these beverages were once thought to contain.

Buzz: The Science and Lore of Alcohol and Caffeine

Stephen R. Braun

Science & Math

Penguin??Books

The Science of Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Mood

How should we define happiness–and how happy are we supposed to be? 
Does each of us have a genetically determined "set point" of happiness? What dangers may lie in the new breed of drugs that allow us to fine-tune our moods so that we are happy most of the time? Fascinating research in a range of fields is providing provocative answers to these and many more questions about what makes us happy and how we can control our moods. We are in the midst of a revolution in the understanding of how our brains work; at the same time, we have entered a bold new age of pharmacology that is allowing drug-makers to craft molecules that are exquisitely tailored to produce desired mood-altering effects. In this lively and stimulating narrative, acclaimed science writer Stephen Braun takes readers to the frontlines of discovery in these areas and explores how this "brave new world" of mood manipulation will impact our lives. Based on extensive interviews with scientists at the forefront of research, as well as the compelling personal stories of many individuals, The Science of Happiness presents an accessible, engaging, and well-balanced account of what we need to know as we enter this new era. "Readers who want a quick overview of the latest neuroscientific research into how antidepressants and mood-elevating drugs work need look no further."–Publishers Weekly "Chiefly valuable in raising some important issues."–Kirkus Reviews "This brief, engaging, and personal view of mood and its influence on all aspects of our lives travels from drug company labs to Zen retreats in an effort to open up the black box containing temperament. [Braun’s] writing is powerfully charming, even while delving into deep philosophical issues and little-understood scientific theories."–Amazon.com

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

wiley

Building on their revolutionary research and their vast wellspring of experience with patients, two physicians present a hopeful assessment of treatment options for anxiety and depression, advocating a mixture of medication and psychotherapy.

The Peace of Mind Prescription: An Authoritative Guide to Finding the Most Effective Treatment for Anxiety and Depression

Dennis Charney

Charles Nemeroff

Houghton, mifflin, harcourt

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