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Unlock Your Inner Athlete Jun 11, 2025

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In his new book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, journalist Henry Abbott explores how cutting-edge sports science is rewriting what we know about movement, injury, and staying active — for life.

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The Ultimate Brain Hack? Talking. Jun 10, 2025

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Turns out that speaking isn’t just a way of communicating important information and ideas. Psycholinguist Maryellen MacDonald says it's also good for you. Her new book is More Than Words.

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Where Were You During the AI Revolution? Jun 09, 2025

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If you want your organization to succeed in the future, you need to take advantage of AI now. Lucky for you, Adam Brotman and Andy Sack have written AI First, a playbook that can help you future-proof your business.

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The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life Jun 06, 2025

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How do we decide what we want? By imitating other people, says Luke Burgis. His new book is Wanting.

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No New Things Jun 05, 2025

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Want to save money, the planet, and your sanity? Sustainability expert Ashlee Piper says the answer is simple: stop buying things.

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How Noise Took Over the World — and How We Can Take It Back Jun 04, 2025

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Chris Berdik reports on how our increasingly noisy world affects our health, well-being, and the planet. His new book is Clamor.
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How Women Revolutionized Modern Friendship Jun 03, 2025

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Cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith shares five key insights from her new book, Bad Friend.

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The Five Mindsets Every Leader Needs to Master Jun 02, 2025

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The old rules of management don't work anymore. Today, Paula Davis, founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, shares what smart leaders are doing instead. Her new book is ⁠Lead Well⁠.

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How to Get a Good Night's Sleep May 30, 2025

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Russell Foster, professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, shares the new science of catching z's.

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The One Leadership Skill That Matters Most May 29, 2025

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Zach Mercurio shares insights from his new book, The Power of Mattering: How Leaders Can Create a Culture of Significance.