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Why do we laugh
What makes memories fade
Why do people believe in ghosts

How the Mind Works explores every aspect of mental life, showing that our minds are not a mystery, but a system of organs of computation designed by natural selection.

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Can violence really have declined The images of conflict we see daily on our screens from around the world suggest this is an almost obscene claim to be making. In this title, the author shows violence within and between societies - both murder and warfare.

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Recently many people have assumed that we are shaped by our environment: a blank slate waiting to be inscribed by upbringing and culture, with innate abilities playing little part. This title shows that this view denies the heart of our being: human nature.

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What is the secret of good prose Does writing well even matter in an age of instant communication Should we care This book tells about the modern art of writing, and shows us why we all need a sense of style.

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A classic book about language acquisition and conceptual structure, with a new preface by the author, "The Secret Life of Verbs."

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These essays tackle some of the central issues in visual cognition, presenting experimental techniques from cognitive psychology, new ways of modeling cognitive processes on computers from artificial intelligence, and new ways of studying brain organization from neuropsychology.

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In a world driven by technology and ever-closer global networks, is humanity approaching a Golden Age, or is the notion of progress an illusion born in the West

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Why do so many swear words involve topics like sex, bodily functions or the divine Why do some children's names thrive while others fall out of favour Why do we threaten and bribe and seduce in such elaborate, often comical ways This title looks at how the relationship between words and thoughts can help us understand who we are.