The Sense of Style
A modern guide to the art of writing by cognitive scientist Steven Pinker.
Linguistics
The Secret Life of Pronouns
Explores how tiny words reflect our personalities and social dynamics.
Proust and the Squid
An insightful journey into the science and evolution of the reading brain.
Words on the Move
Exploring the lively journey of English and its inevitable transformations.
Don’t Sleep, There Are Snakes
Insightful journey into the language and life of the Amazonian Pirahã tribe.
The Sacred Mushroom and The Cross
A controversial exploration of Christianity’s psychedelic roots.