For anyone interested in mathematics or its history, Cogwheels of the Mind is invaluable and compelling reading.

It is the most complex and mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane, it resembles a gigantic, convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists, philosophers and artists for centuries. It is, of course, the human brain. With the help of science we can now begin to understand the extraordinary complexity of the brain's circuits: we can see which nerve cells generate electricity as we fall in love, tell a lie or dream of a lottery win. And inside the 100 billion cells of this rubbery network is something remarkable: you. In this entertaining and accessible book, Robert Winston takes us deep into the workings of the human mind and shows how our emotions and personality are the result of genes and environment. He explains how memories are formed and lost, how the ever-changing brain is responsible for toddler tantrums and teenage angst, plus he reveals the truth behind extra-sensory perception, déjà vu and out-of-body experiences. He also tells us how to boost our intelligence, how to tap into creative powers we never knew we had, how to break old habits and keep our brain fit and active as we enter old age. The human mind is all we have to help us to understand it. Paradoxically, it is possible that science may never quite explain everything about this extraordinary mechanism that makes each of us unique.

Sixteen columns from the French edition of Scientific American feature oddball characters and wacky wordplay in a mathematical wonderland of puzzles and games that also imparts significant mathematical ideas. 1992 edition.

Richard has a complicated mind. Follow him as he contends with depression and feelings of worthlessness. He tries to treat himself by developing a rich fantasy life of heterosexual sex. This builds to a crescendo when he starts to act out, and goes to a treatment center for sex addiction. He finds spirituality there and starts recovery. Addiction is a relapsing disease and with his thinking turning more violent, will he stay in recovery long-term?

This 2012 collection gathers together lectures on the relationship between scientific thought and aspects of philosophy, religion or ethics.