Brain Knowledge

Do you fancy yourself as a pop trivia master? Do you seem to know all the answers when it comes to the '80s? No doubt that you were there in the middle of the era soaking it all up in all its neon glory. Well then, you should have no problem showing off your skills in front of friends, right? If you fancy an hour of fun, then this is the book for you.

It has been remarked that if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn’t. Commencing with a brief history of neuroscience, from the ancient practice of drilling holes in the head to relieve headaches to the latest results from MRI and CT scans, this accessible guide sets out to explore exactly what we do know about the brain. Including the most up-to-date research on the cerebral processes, this entertaining introduction assumes no previous scientific knowledge.

Congratulations! You're the proud owner of the most complex information processing device in the known universe. The human brain comes equipped with all sorts of useful design features, but also many bugs and weaknesses. Problem is you don't get an owner's manual. You have to just plug and play. As a result, most of us never properly understand how our brains work and what they're truly capable of. We fail get the best out of them, ignore some of their most useful features and struggle to overcome their design faults.

Written by professor of cognitive neuroscience at UCL Sophie Scott and composed of 10 mind-blowing yet accessible essays, The Brain guides you through the astounding complexities of the organ that makes you, you. From diving into the networks of neurons that are vital to our functioning, to the way our brains differ from one another and how neuroscience is shaping up for the future, this book is a guide to our most powerful and awe-inspiring body part.

Welcome, curious reader, to a fascinating collection spanning 30 delightful essays on intriguing topics to tickle your brain. Within these pages, your imagination will be sparked as we journey through curious realms limited only by the boundaries of creativity. Together, we will explore mystifying questions about the workings of the mind, the intricacies of inventions many take for granted in daily life, philosophical thought experiments to illuminate reality’s endless possibilities, and much more. Learn how the electrical grid that powers homes is itself powered from various surprising ...

This book will guide you as you come to learn about synesthesia, neurology, hypnotherapy, and the subconscious mind.

As I set out to explore the myriad questions I've always had about life, I realized I had a powerful new tool at my disposal - artificial intelligence. Working together with AI chatbots and advanced language models, I embarked on a journey of discovery to satisfy my endless curiosity about the world around us. The result is this collection of 30 fascinating chapters, each diving into a unique topic that has long intrigued me. From the practical to the philosophical, we'll explore questions like: How do frogs digest the insects they eat? What makes us admire terrible people sometimes? Is ...

Questions in this audiobook can be fun and challenging at the same time. This is an ideal solution for kids with gaming and social media addiction. Video games and other addictions can ruin a healthy childhood, and it’s so frustrating for parents. Solving riddles helps to stimulate the brain, boost creativity, and learn new things. Both kids and adults can enjoy this at the same time. You can enjoy this at home, on the road, at bedtime, or use this in a school competition.

«Cerebro que aprende» nos da pistas para la transformación de un sistema educativo que excluye, desanima y continúa caminando en círculos sin encontrar respuestas. Ningún joven merece sufrir el aprendizaje. Por el contrario, debemos encontrar en este un vehículo de motivación y de sentido. Solo una profunda revolución educativa producirá los cambios que los intentos periféricos no han logrado. Es indispensable respetar los ritmos de aprendizaje individual, construyendo desde cada logro en lugar del desánimo de los fracasos.

The placebo effect, what is it and does it truly work? What are its health advantages, its medical benefits? What about weight loss and wrinkle creams? Is it your brain, or the supplement working? Is this a victory of your brain, or is this a win for medicine? Does the Placebo effect associate itself with hypnosis? How does it fit in with subconscious thinking? This book will teach you what multiple sclerosis is and how to comprehend its various subtypes and treatments.

Welcome to a delightful journey through the quirky and captivating realm of eccentric knowledge! I'm thrilled to have you join me as we explore a handpicked collection of 30 peculiar topics and explanations that are sure to pique your curiosity and tickle your brain. As a lifelong learner with an insatiable appetite for the unconventional, I've always been drawn to subjects that stray from the beaten path. In my quest for answers to the most intriguing questions, I turned to the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence. By harnessing the power of AI, I was able to uncover a treasure ...

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating and quirky details that make up our world? Well, buckle up, because I'm about to take you on a wild ride through 30 topics that have tickled my curiosity! In this book, I share the results of my intellectual explorations, aided by a trusty AI chatbot that helped me dive deep into the vast knowledge available on the internet. Together, we sought to unravel some of life's most intriguing questions, both big and small. Did you know that ancient Romans thought Christians were atheists? Or that our fingers are an evolutionary marvel that has shaped ...

Welcome to a fascinating collection of 30 explanations and essays that will tickle your brain with intriguing facts, thought-provoking perspectives, and imaginative tales. This book is part of an epic 50-volume series spanning diverse topics from science and philosophy to creativity and adventure. Together, these books aim to nurture a lifelong love of reading and learning. Welcome to a fascinating collection of 30 explanations and essays that will tickle your brain with intriguing facts, thought-provoking perspectives, and imaginative tales. This book is part of an epic 50-volume series ...

This book will guide you as you come to learn about synesthesia, neurology, hypnotherapy, and the subconscious mind.

This audiobook covers different topics, including synesthesia, a neurological condition that makes you combine senses; hypnotherapy, a solution for different bad habits; and about neurology. This is a perfect guide book for those interested in knowing better about brain function.

This book tells how the average person with normal intelligence can increase the power of their brain by practicing certain activities such as new learning and other things that can increase cognition, improve memory, and add to the capabilities of their brain.

Welcome to Riddles & Trivia Bundle for Kids. This bundle consists of two audiobooks. There are more than 350 riddles included in this book.

Are you excited about technology and its possibilities? Or does the techno revolution leave you somewhat worried about the future? This short audiobook is packed with light-hearted but realistic facts about technological developments and the likely trends we’ll see emerge. It looks at the benefits of things such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, while also talking about the flip side when things go wrong. The audiobook also explores the ethical dilemmas and obligations that technology brings and outlines a possible framework to live by. Which side do you favour?

How the heart was perceived thousands of years ago is far different than how science is revealing it to be today. It was once considered to be a blood pumping organ hidden within the center of man, and protected by a rib cage; but it is now known to be the center of a complex network communicating neurologically, biophysically, biochemically and energetically with our entire being. Come explore the multiple communication pathways between the heart and brain that Aristotle, Plato and Hippocrates could never dream of being possible; and see the reality of the incredible heart that God created...

Did you know that your personality is not set in stone and that you can easily become whatever you want to be? Do any of the following thoughts apply to you? - You feel deflated, and sometimes lose your motivation and confidence - You sometimes feel like an imposter or a fraud - You feel ashamed, frustrated and wonder what’s wrong with you - You keep your dreams on the back burner; you procrastinate and put off what’s important to you to make room for what’s important for others - You have been successful but you have lost your mojo, you wonder how to get it back In this book, you ...