David Eagleman 4 Books Collection Set: Brain, Incognito, Livewired & Runaway Species - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Brain: The Story of You
Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain
Livewired
The Runaway Species

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate Books, Catapult

Overview
This four-book paperback collection brings together neuroscientist David Eagleman's most acclaimed explorations of the human brain and creative mind, spanning several years of his popular science writing. Covering consciousness, the subconscious, neural adaptability, and the roots of human innovation, this set is a compelling introduction to modern brain science for curious readers of all backgrounds. Perfect for science lovers, students, and anyone fascinated by what makes us who we are, this collection pairs Eagleman's solo works with his collaboration with cognitive scientist Anthony Brandt, offering a well-rounded look at the mind.

About the Books
David Eagleman is one of today's most engaging science communicators, and this collection showcases the breadth of his work. In "The Brain: The Story of You," he guides readers through the biology of personal identity, taking in extreme sports, criminal justice, robotics, and brain surgery to reveal how billions of neural connections give rise to consciousness. "Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain" turns to the hidden machinery beneath awareness, examining beauty, infidelity, and artificial intelligence to show how much of our behavior is driven by processes we never consciously register. "Livewired" introduces Eagleman's own term for the brain's remarkable adaptability, describing it as a living, reconfiguring system that constantly rewires itself in response to experience rather than following a fixed, hardwired plan. Finally, "The Runaway Species," co-written with Anthony Brandt, turns to human creativity, investigating the cognitive strategies behind innovation across art, science, and technology. Together, these four titles form a layered portrait of the brain: how it builds the self, what it hides from us, how it changes, and how it invents. Each book stands on its own but reads powerfully alongside the others, making this an excellent way to explore Eagleman's ideas in depth. Fans of accessible, idea-driven science writing will find this collection especially rewarding, whether read cover to cover or dipped into book by book.

Key Benefits

• Four full-length paperbacks from a leading neuroscientist in one set
• Covers consciousness, the subconscious, neuroplasticity, and creativity
• Accessible, engaging style suited to general readers and students
• Includes a collaboration with cognitive scientist Anthony Brandt
• Great value versus buying each title separately
• Ideal gift for science lovers and lifelong learners

Book-by-Book Guide
The Brain: The Story of You — Explores how neural connections give rise to personal identity and consciousness.
Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain — Investigates the subconscious processes that shape decisions and perception.
Livewired — Presents the brain as a dynamic, self-reconfiguring system rather than a fixed, hardwired machine.
The Runaway Species — Examines the cognitive roots of human creativity, co-written with Anthony Brandt.

About the Authors
David Eagleman is a neuroscientist and author known for translating complex brain science into clear, engaging prose for general readers. He has written on perception, consciousness, neuroplasticity, and the science of time, lecturing internationally on how the brain shapes everyday human experience and behavior. Anthony Brandt is a composer and professor at Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, whose research into the creative process informed his collaboration with Eagleman on "The Runaway Species." Together, these authors bring a rare blend of scientific rigor and storytelling craft to the human mind.

Why You'll Love This Collection
Whether you're a student building a science library, a curious reader who loves a good mental deep-dive, or shopping for a birthday, holiday, or graduation gift for the brainy person in your life, this four-book paperback set delivers hours of thought-provoking, conversation-starting reading in one great-value bundle you'll want to keep on the shelf.

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