Dean Burnett & David Eagleman Brain Science 3 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set
The Brain: The Story of You
The Happy Brain
The Idiot Brain

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Canongate, Guardian Faber Publishing

Overview
This three-book paperback collection brings together two of popular science's most engaging voices for a witty, accessible tour of the human mind. David Eagleman's The Brain: The Story of You explores perception, memory, and identity, while Dean Burnett's The Happy Brain and The Idiot Brain examine the science of wellbeing and the brain's everyday quirks and blunders with irreverent humor. Together the three titles offer a rounded, jargon-free introduction to neuroscience for curious adult readers, students, and anyone who wants to understand why the brain does what it does.

About the Books
Each book in this set tackles the brain from a different, complementary angle. The Brain: The Story of You, written as a companion to David Eagleman's acclaimed television series, walks readers through how billions of neurons construct our sense of reality, memory, and self, using accessible language and striking real-world examples to show that perception is an active, constructed process rather than a passive recording of the world. Dean Burnett's The Happy Brain turns to the science of wellbeing, asking what happiness actually is, where it comes from, and whether it can last, drawing on research into sleep, relationships, wealth, and laughter while keeping the tone light and self-deprecating rather than preachy. Burnett's earlier book, The Idiot Brain, takes a similarly humorous approach to the brain's failures and blind spots, explaining why memory is unreliable, why we lose arguments to people who know less than we do, and why emotions sometimes overwhelm logic entirely. Both Burnett titles were published by Guardian Faber and grew out of his popular science blogging, while Eagleman's book was published by Canongate to accompany his PBS series. Read together, the three books move naturally from the brain's basic architecture, to the science of feeling good, to the everyday glitches that make us human, giving readers a well-rounded, entertaining foundation in modern neuroscience without ever feeling like a textbook.

Key Benefits

• Three complete, brand-new paperbacks from two bestselling popular science authors
• Covers brain function, happiness science, and everyday cognitive quirks in one set
• Written in clear, jargon-free language ideal for curious adult readers and students
• Blends rigorous neuroscience research with humor and relatable real-life examples
• Compact paperback format is easy to carry, shelve, and gift
• A thoughtful gift set for science lovers, students, and anyone curious about the mind

Book-by-Book Guide
The Brain: The Story of You — David Eagleman explores how perception, memory, and identity are constructed from neural activity, as a companion to his PBS television series.
The Happy Brain — Dean Burnett investigates the science of happiness, examining sleep, relationships, and laughter with wit and research-backed insight.
The Idiot Brain — Dean Burnett reveals the brain's everyday glitches and blind spots, from faulty memory to emotional overreactions, with humor and expertise.

About the Authors
David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the presenter of the PBS series The Brain, known for making complex neuroscience accessible to general readers. Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, former Cardiff University lecturer, and a popular Guardian science blogger whose books combine rigorous research with self-deprecating humor. Both authors are widely recognized for translating dense neuroscience into engaging, readable narratives that appeal to curious non-specialists, students, and lifelong learners looking to understand how their own brains actually work.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This trio pairs serious neuroscience with genuine wit, making it a rewarding read for commutes, holiday downtime, or a cozy weekend in. It's a thoughtful birthday or holiday gift for the science lover in your life, a smart stocking stuffer, or a welcome addition to any home or classroom library shelf.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.