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How to Be Human: The Ultimate Guide to Your Amazing Existence

New Scientist (author)

Paperback Published on: 04/03/2021

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What complex things we are indeed

As an avid New Scientist reader, I am always excited when I have a chance to read more of their work without having to wait for the next publication to com... READ MORE

Josephine at Maidstone

Synopsis

If you thought you knew who you were, THINK AGAIN.

Did you know that half your DNA isn't human? That somebody, somewhere has exactly the same face? Or that most of your memories are fiction?

What about the fact that you are as hairy as a chimpanzee, various parts of your body don't belong to you, or that you can read other people's minds? Do you really know why you blush, yawn and cry? Why 90 per cent of laughter has nothing to do with humour? Or what will happen to your mind after you die?

You belong to a unique, fascinating and often misunderstood species. How to be Human is your guide to making the most of it.

Publisher information

Publisher: John Murray Press
ISBN: 9781529334029
Number of pages: 432
Dimensions: 196 x 128 x 32 mm
Weight: 300g
Languages: English

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Fascinating!

How To Be Human is a fascinating book for anyone who wants to learn about human biology, neuroscience and psychology in a fun and engaging way. It explores... READ MORE

How To Be Human

Wonderful book. A must-read for all right-thinking (or, indeed, wrong-thinking) humans! Thoroughly recommended.

MikeC

How we tick

A beautifully produced book which gives an excellent overview of just what makes us tick. Very well organised, it's easy to dip in and out of - the informa... READ MORE

Andrew H

Astounding insights into all aspects of our being

At first glance, "How to be Human" looks like a nice coffee-table book. But it is the Tardis of coffee-table books. Composed of short, readable, well-illus... READ MORE

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