Brain Science

Human brains are the powerhouse of the body - complex, intricate, and reactive. Explore fascinating features of our brains including how they're organized, how different sicknesses, and feelings affect them, and more.

The creators of the award-winning science podcast for kids Brains On! present a humorous, fact- and fun-filled look at life on Earth - from deep-sea creatures and carnivorous plants to the human body and stinky bacteria. Perfect for STEM fans!

This book is about the discovery that the human brain has its own unique way of healing. For centuries we believed that the price we paid for our brain's complexity was that, compared to other organs, it was fixed and unregenerative - unable to recover from damage or illness. In his revolutionary new book, Norman Doidge turns this belief on its head.

Did you know that parrotfish poop creates sandy beaches or that Sahara Desert dust helps trees grow in the Amazon Rainforest? In this fun, curiosity-fueled book, award-winning scientist and former EdTech COO Keryn Gold, PhD, MBA takes listeners on a wild ride through surprising science facts that reveal how bugs, beasts, oceans, forests—even space—are all connected.

In the first part, The Amazing Brain, young readers are introduced to the wonders of the human brain, exploring topics such as memory, decision-making, and learning. Through fun exercises and real-life examples, readers learn how their brains work and how they can make smart decisions using their memory.

El cerebro de mi hermano es un relato de la evolución de un padecimiento degenerativo en el seno de una familia. Recuerdos, emociones, temores y expectativas, el singular proceso de adaptación a lo impensable, el dolor de atestiguar la extinción de un ser querido, pero también la historia compartida, los años, los lugares, las pasiones conjuntas, la apertura a la conciencia del propio final, el ajuste de cuentas inexorable con lo vivido....

Daniel Levitin follows up his acclaimed New York Times best-selling first book, This Is Your Brain on Music, with The World in Six Songs, an audacious look at how the brain evolved to play and listen to music in six fundamental forms and gave rise to human culture.

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 ...

Do you know the feeling that there’s someone standing behind you, but when you turn to look, there’s no one there? That’s a gift, too. This sensation can help you in your prayers and devotions as you learn to feel the presence of the God or spirit you pray to. Déjà vu is a gift. It’s a strange mixture of the past and the present that feels like it has a deep meaning, and you can use it to Be Here Now, especially in meditation. Do you know what it’s like to feel your body moving when you’re keeping still? That’s another gift. If you have the aptitude for it, it can help you ...

Discover "Echoes of the Mind" – Your Gateway to Unleashing the Power of Memory! Embark on a transformative journey through the labyrinth of your memory with "Echoes of the Mind". This ground-breaking eBook is your guide to understanding the mysteries of the mind and mastering the art of memory. Unlock the secrets of cognitive enhancement and become the architect of your learning destiny. Dive into the "Foundations of Memory" and unearth the neurological bedrock of remembering. Navigate the rich landscapes of sensory, short-term, and long-term memory and learn how sleep weaves experiences ...

There are plenty of books that profess to tell you the meaning of life. But where can you go to find answers to the little mysteries of life that drive you nuts until you find their solution? Imponderables are questions that cannot be answered by numbers or measurements or standard reference books, and Feldman has devoted his life to the eradication of all imponderables.

For decades addiction has been viewed and treated as a social and behavioral illness, afflicting people of "weak" character and "bad" moral fiber. However, recent breakthroughs in genetic technology have enabled doctors, for the first time, to correctly diagnose the disease and prove that addiction is an inherited, neuro-chemical disease originating in brain chemistry, determined by genetics, and triggered by stress. In their groundbreaking The Addiction Solution, David Kipper and Steven Whitney distill these exciting findings.

Discover the revolutionary guide that merges cutting-edge neuroscience with practical leadership strategies in Hacking Brain Science for Leaders. Written by acclaimed executive coach and author Steve Gladis, Ph.D., this book delves into the inner workings of the brain to reveal how leaders can enhance decision-making, manage emotions, build trust, and leverage neuroplasticity for continuous growth. In this compelling read, explore the intricate8 neural mechanisms behind leadership capabilities and learn actionable techniques to transform your leadership style. Navigate complex decisions ...

In this audio program from expert David Krueger, MD, listeners will learn: a proven system to consistently perform under pressure; success strategies for dealing with stress in high pressure circumstances; the self-regulation system that pro athletes and actors use; a way to enter and sustain a mindset of optimum performance; how to avoid chokes and slumps; and how to develop proven pressure management tools to sustain focus and enhance success.

Are we driving off a digital cliff and heading for disaster, unable to focus, maintain concentration, or form the human bonds that make life worth living? Are media and business doomed and about to be replaced by amateur hour? Both visionary and practical, I Live in the Future & Here’s How It Works captures the zeitgeist of an emerging age, providing the understanding of how a radically changed media world is influencing human behavior.

Revolutionize your authentic self: Safety first dominates your brain function. Align your nonconscious biases and conscious limitations to maximize your effectiveness. Train peak performance by being non-consciously in the moment. Deepen your personal relationships through sharing each other's core brain insights. Become brain aware about all the information in your environment.

This is an audiobook that consists of three short titles that all amount to an amazing book bundle for you to enjoy. The titles talk about different topics on dyslexia.

Abby Thomas is spending the summer in a run-down old house with a bratty pre-teen named Merrideth she is supposed to tutor. Not a dream job. But it does come with perks. There's John Roberts, a devastatingly attractive neighbor who is almost too wonderful to be real. And there's the new computer program Beautiful Houses - also too amazing to be real. No one knows how it works, but with it she can rewind and fast-forward the lives of all the people who ever lived in the house, including Charlotte Miles.

In this thoroughly updated third edition of Marcia Tate’s bestseller, you’ll learn about twenty definitive brain-compatible techniques to maximize retention and minimize forgetting in learners of all ages. Tate’s techniques are drawn from the latest neuroscientific research and learning style theory and are described step-by-step for immediate application in your classroom.

En este brillante y provocador ensayo, Jorge Volpi destierra la vieja idea de la ficción como entretenimiento y sostiene, por el contrario, que las novelas y los cuentos han sido esenciales para la evolución de la especie humana.