Academic Research

From the acclaimed founder of environmental neuroscience, an “eye-opening” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author), “brilliant and persuasive” (Kirkus Reviews) guide that reveals how interacting with nature can be the secret to improved mental and physical health. Dr. Marc...

“A fascinating, thoughtful, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a major dimension of human experience.”— Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works A maverick scientist reveals the inconsistent and often paradoxical ways humans think, feel, and behave towards animals in this engaging...

A comprehensive and entertaining look at how video games became a cultural and global force, perfect for fans of Blood, Sweat, & Pixels and Console Wars. The evolution of video games from a niche pursuit to the world’s largest entertainment medium, with billions of players and billions of...

Internationally praised for her Commissario Guido Brunetti series, Donna Leon’s first standalone novel features a widely different but equally compelling sleuth, Caterina Pellegrini. Caterina is a native Venetian, and like so many of them, she’s had to leave home to pursue her career. With a...

Conquer dissertation overwhelm and design flawless studies with this empowering academic roadmap. Whether you are commuting to the library or struggling to focus at your desk, this reassuring audio companion demystifies the scientific process. Say goodbye to confusing jargon and hello to...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Brilliant research deserves to be read.Every year, outstanding research goes unnoticed-not because the science is weak, but because the writing is unclear, the presentation falls flat, or the message never reaches its audience. Read, Heard, Believed is...

Society and democracy are ever threatened by the fall of fact. Rigorous analysis of facts, the hard boundary between truth and opinion, and fidelity to reputable sources of factual information are all in alarming decline. A 2018 report published by the RAND Corporation labeled this problem "truth decay", and Andrew J. Hoffman lays the challenge of fixing it at the door of the academy. But, as he points out, academia is prevented from carrying this out due to its own existential crisis - a crisis of relevance.

Everything you ever need to know about making it as a scientist. Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good...

Transform academic anxiety into confident success with this clear, step-by-step study aid for novice researchers. Whether you are commuting to campus or facing a late-night thesis deadline, this calming guide breaks down complex methodology into easily digestible pieces. Stop feeling intimidated...

Bloomsbury presents Brand Thinking: Building Brands You Can Believe In, by Allison J. Steinke and Haseon Park. Foreword by Marty Brandt. Read by Patricia Rodriguez. What does it mean to make a brand “believable,” and why should we care? In a world flooded with brand noise, authors Allison J...

“Thrilling and romantic in equal measure—these hot nerds solving history crimes are an absolute delight.” —Jodi McAlister, author of An Academic Affair Perfect for fans of Jo Segura and Rachel Grant, You, Me, & the Conspiracy is an academic adventure romance that finds two history...

Longlisted for the 2022 Runciman Award Few classical stories are as exciting as that of Jason and the Golden Fleece. The legend of the boy, who discovers a new identity as son of a usurped king and leads a crew of demi-gods and famous heroes, has resonated through the ages, rumbling like the...

Make Your Business Purposeful and Profitable At its best, business is both purposeful and profitable, dynamic and gainful, commercial and rewarding. Far from being opposites, good business and good behavior go hand-in-hand, and biblical principles can align with best practices. In Wisdom-Based...

While courses in Bible and theology typically require research papers, particularly at the graduate level, very few include training in research. Professors have two options: use valuable class time to teach students as much as they can, or lower their standards with the understanding that...

Bloomsbury presents Healing Through Wonder by Val Walker, read by Katherine Fenton. Val Walker's profound journey through trauma and spiritual exploration is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of...

Perfect for graduate students, professors, and researchers working in Spanish-speaking academic settings or collaborating with international colleagues. Build confidence in academic discourse and professional communication.

Bloomsbury presents Parenting Redefined by Kristen Cook, read by Amy Finegan A trailblazing guide for parents wanting to fully appreciate and support their child’s unique behavior and abilities Today’s parents are too-often bombarded with conflicting advice and unrealistic expectations. They...

Many students struggle to grasp essential reading and writing skills. They trip over words and get lost in a sea of text, struggling to find their way. These literacy challenges ripple through all subjects–from dealing with math problems to engaging in history discussions. And let's not even talk about the hit to a child's confidence. Enough is enough. It's time to bring effective literacy education to the forefront. This comprehensive resource is filled with actionable, proven strategies to turn your classroom into a hub of literacy learning.

Newspaperman tells the story of how an immigrant's shy son from Queens, New York, rose to the top of his industry, powered by little more than passion, brains, and hard work. Phillips began his career working as a copyboy for the New York Herald Tribune for 16 dollars a week... and ended it as publisher of The Wall Street Journal and CEO of its parent corporation, Dow Jones & Company. The life story of Warren Phillips is the story of the American newspaper business.

The first novel from the Women's Prize-winning author of We Need to Talk about Kevin is a compelling and provocative story of love and how we suffer for it. Still unattached and childless at fifty-nine, world-renowned anthropologist Gray Kaiser is seemingly invincible—and untouchable...