{"title":"Ben Alderson-Day","description":"\u003cp\u003eBen Alderson-Day explores the intricate workings of the mind, inviting readers to deepen their understanding of consciousness and self-awareness. His writing blends scientific insight with accessible language, making complex ideas approachable for anyone seeking personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough themes of mindfulness and presence, Alderson-Day’s books encourage reflection and mental clarity, offering practical perspectives on navigating the inner landscape. His work is ideal for readers interested in self-help that is grounded in thoughtful exploration rather than quick fixes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"presence-by-ben-alderson-day-9781526184948","title":"Presence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA psychologist sets out to understand the uncanny phenomenon of felt presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe all know the feeling: you're alone but it's like there's someone there with you, a mysterious presence lurking just out of sight. Throughout history, this experience has been the subject of religious and supernatural speculation. But does science have the answer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePresence\u003c\/em\u003e, psychologist Ben Alderson-Day digs into historical accounts and contemporary cases of 'felt presence', hunting for the key to unlock this strange phenomenon. He interviews ultrarunners and ocean rowers, who often report the sensation of being accompanied on their journeys, and examines the latest work on sleep paralysis, dementia, and Parkinson's. These conditions are closely associated with feeling the presence of someone or something that isn't there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis findings, built on cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience, provide remarkable new insights into this longstanding mystery of the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461305909484,"sku":"9781526184948","price":79.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781526184948-presence.jpg?v=1774964254"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-alderson-day.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}