Book Authors

The contributing authors are researchers and practitioners in fields such as psychology, veterinary medicine, and social work, united by their focus on the human–animal bond and its implications for health and wellbeing.

Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was a British novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter known for his imaginative and darkly humorous children's books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and The BFG.

Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) was an English writer and philosopher known for his novels, essays, and works on social and philosophical issues.

Colleen Hoover is an American bestselling author known for It Ends with Us and Verity.

The Economist is a globally recognized weekly publication founded in 1843 in London, known for its authoritative analysis of international news, politics, economics, and business.

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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881–1955) was a French Jesuit priest, paleontologist, and philosopher.

Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist, ethologist, and author.

The editors are a multidisciplinary team of researchers and practitioners in ergonomics, architecture, and occupational health, contributing expertise from international design and health organizations.

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) was a German philosopher, philologist, and writer, regarded as one of the most influential thinkers of modern times.

Christopher Alexander (1936–2022) was a British-American architect and design theorist known for his influential works on architecture and urban design.

Alain de Botton is a Swiss-born British philosopher, author, and television presenter known for making philosophy accessible to a wide audience.

Brian Tracy is a Canadian-American motivational speaker, author, and self-development expert known for his work on personal success, leadership, and business performance.

José Saramago (1922–2010) was a Portuguese writer and recipient of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Literature.

Michael Lewis is an American author and financial journalist known for his works on economics and finance, including Liar’s Poker, The Big Short, and Moneyball.

William Zinsser (1922–2015) fue un escritor, editor y profesor estadounidense.

Ann Patchett is an American novelist and essayist known for her richly emotional storytelling and nuanced characters.

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Mario Vargas Llosa is a Peruvian novelist, essayist, and political figure, widely regarded as one of the most significant contemporary writers in the Spanish language.

Oliver Sacks (1933–2015) was a British neurologist and author known for his deeply humanistic case studies that illuminate the complexities of the mind.

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The Economist is a globally recognized weekly publication founded in 1843 in London, known for its authoritative analysis of international news, politics, economics, and business.

Stephen Jay Gould (1941–2002) was an American paleontologist, evolutionary biologist, and historian of science.

Dav Pilkey es un autor e ilustrador estadounidense conocido por sus populares series infantiles, incluyendo Captain Underpants y Dog Man.

Edward Osborne Wilson (1929–2021) was an American biologist, naturalist, and author, renowned for his pioneering work in sociobiology, biodiversity, and conservation.

Isaac Asimov (1920–1992) was a Russian-born American author and professor of biochemistry, best known for his works of science fiction and popular science.

Malcolm Gladwell is a Canadian journalist, author, and public speaker known for his works on social science and human behavior.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881–1955) was a French Jesuit priest, paleontologist, and philosopher.

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Thich Nhat Hanh (1926–2022) was a Vietnamese Buddhist monk, teacher, poet, and peace activist.

William Gibson es un escritor canadiense-estadounidense nacido en 1948, reconocido como el padre del ciberpunk.

Bill Bryson is an American-British author known for his works on travel, science, and the English language.

Cal Newport is an American computer science professor and author known for his research on digital minimalism, productivity, and the intersection of technology and culture. He teaches at Georgetown University and has written several bestselling books on focus and career development.

Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821–1881) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and journalist, regarded as one of the greatest literary figures in world history.

Italo Calvino (1923–1985) was one of the most important Italian writers of the twentieth century.

Julian Barnes is an English novelist born in Leicester in 1946.

Matt Ridley is a British science writer and journalist known for his works on evolutionary biology, genetics, and economics.

Michael Pollan is an American author, journalist, and professor known for his books on food, nature, and the human mind.

Niall Ferguson is a British historian and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.