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Scientist Rupert Sheldrake brings you years of extensive research on animal behavior, challenging traditional scientific assumptions that pets do not warrant serious study. Well-known for his controversial and revolutionary theory of "morphic resonance" and "morphogenetic fields," Sheldrake applied this to his subject with ingenious questions that have resulted in confirmation that animals do indeed possess psychic and intuitive abilities.

According to an old joke, everyone knows that men and women are different... except social scientists. In A Billion Years of Sex Differences, evolutionary psychologist Steve Stewart-Williams tackles some of science's most controversial questions: How do men and women differ? Where do the...

Consciousness is the most fascinating but tantalizingly difficult topic in biology. Although many people now believe that mammals, birds, and possibly all vertebrates are conscious, there are also claims that many other animals such as crabs and insects may be conscious too. Such claims, if true...

This audio edition is captivatingly read by the author, Philip Ball. ‘Combining neurology, philosophy, computer science and artificial intelligence. . . a fascinating and illuminating account’ - The Guardian Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world of experience has...

How did human minds become so different from those of other animals? What accounts for our capacity to understand the way the physical world works, to think ourselves into the minds of others, to gossip, read, tell stories about the past, and imagine the future? These questions are not new: they have been debated by philosophers, psychologists, anthropologists, evolutionists, and neurobiologists over the course of centuries. One explanation widely accepted today is that humans have special cognitive instincts.

Caring for an aging or ill pet is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys a pet parent can take. Peace of Mind for Pet Parents offers practical advice, emotional support, and compassionate insights to help you navigate this path with confidence. Hosted by Karen Wylie and Gail Pope, we explore topics like senior pet care, hospice support, and coping with grief, helping you bring comfort, connection, and joy into your caregiving journey. Together, we’ll help you honor your bond with your pet while making every moment count. Visit BrightPathForPets.com for more resources and support.