Alcohol and caffeine are deeply woven into the fabric of life for most of the world's population, as close and as comfortable as a cup of co ffee or a can of beer. Yet for most people they remain as mysterious a nd unpredictable as the spirits they were once thought to be. Now, in Buzz, Stephen Braun takes us on a myth-shattering tour of these two po pular substances, one that blends fascinating science with colorful lo re, and that includes cameo appearances by Shakespeare and Balzac, Bud dhist monks and Arabian goat herders, even Mikhail Gorbachev and David Letterman (who once quipped, "If...

The Ultimate Guide to Identifying, Treating, and Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Two world-renowned psychiatrists have created a comprehensive and empowering guide to the science and treatment of anxiety and depression. At the heart of their message is the idea that treatment can and must be tailored to the individual and that armed with the right information, patients can get the support they need from their health-care providers.

Practical and authoritative, The Peace of Mind Prescription has been unanimously praised as a valuable resource that offers...