A Natural History of Love: Author of the National Bestseller A Natural History of the SensesKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 21 de fev. de 1995 - 384 páginas The bestselling author of A Natural History of the Senses now explores the allure of adultery, the appeal of aphrodisiacs, and the cult of the kiss. Enchantingly written and stunningly informed, this "audaciously brilliant romp through the world of romantic love" (Washington Post Book World) is the next best thing to love itself. |
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... become whole . They are a strength forged by two weaknesses . At some point , all lovers wish to lose themselves , to merge , to become one entity . By giving up their autonomy , they find their true selves . In a world ruled by myth ...
... become whole . They are a strength forged by two weaknesses . At some point , all lovers wish to lose themselves , to merge , to become one entity . By giving up their autonomy , they find their true selves . In a world ruled by myth ...
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... become more and more responsive . This happens because with each repetition of the experience an enzyme signals more receptors to become available at the synapse , which in turn allows in more and more information . This would explain ...
... become more and more responsive . This happens because with each repetition of the experience an enzyme signals more receptors to become available at the synapse , which in turn allows in more and more information . This would explain ...
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... become a mystic or feel ecstasy or fall in love . Danger makes one receptive to romance . Danger is an aphrodisiac . To test this , researchers asked single men to cross a suspension bridge . The bridge was safe , but frightening . Some ...
... become a mystic or feel ecstasy or fall in love . Danger makes one receptive to romance . Danger is an aphrodisiac . To test this , researchers asked single men to cross a suspension bridge . The bridge was safe , but frightening . Some ...
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