Australian doctor Niall McLaren’s no-holds-barred critique of psychiatry takes us through some of what he considers dubious and scientifically unsound theoretical underpinnings behind the practice of modern psychiatric medicine. In... Read More

For many people, hypnosis conjures up thoughts of trances, trickery, and losing one’s free will to some mysterious Svengali-like figure. Although perhaps vaguely known for its use to curb undesirable habits such as smoking, there’s... Read More

This volume offers an inspiring (at times, provocative) glimpse into the mysterious and unpredictable chemistry leading to the unleashing of human potential that sets true teaching apart from the mere pragmatics of rote instruction. A... Read More

Working as The Frugal Traveler for The New York Times, Matt Gross circled the globe in search of authentic budget experiences. As he acknowledges, this would seem to be the cushiest gig of all time. Most cubicle dwellers might eagerly... Read More

Why Are You Atheists So Angry? Why indeed? Greta Christina delves right in to confront this weighted question, fraught as it is with a host of associated queries. The author is diligent and comprehensive in her quest to explain her... Read More

The vital Buddhist Heart Sutra is a slight two-page text, but it somehow encapsulates a vast storehouse of wisdom and guidance. Despite its brevity, the principles have proven to be impenetrable to many. In an accessible and charming... Read More

Tracing gin’s history back to ancient times, Richard Barnett launches this intoxicating, astringent tale with an exploration of the age-old culinary and religious associations of its primary flavoring, juniper. Burned during... Read More

A bleak postrecession landscape has diverted attention from the possibilities inherent in progressivism. Not merely a simplistic manifesto but a clarion call for democratic engagement, Ivey’s "Handmaking America" provides ample... Read More