Creative Memory

Have you been worrying that your memory may be slipping? Or are you envious of your classmate’s apparent ability to memorize large amounts of information with ease? Perhaps you are heading towards the “golden years” and you just want to make sure you keep your memory sharp. Or you are about to start school after a long sabbatical and you want to be sure your study skills are up to par.

The human brain is not a static organ; it’s plastic, which means it can grow and change. But just like a muscle, you have to exercise it. In Make Your Brain Smarter, renowned cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman gives you the comprehensive fitness plan you need to “exercise” your way to a healthier brain. By taking advantage of the immense cognitive potential of your brain, you can think smarter, not harder, solving the complexities and problems that occur every day.

Victory over Dementia and Alzheimer's - Details for Creating an Effective Treatment Plan reveals a revolutionary breakthrough in defeating cognitive decline: hope, driven by proven research and countless testimonials from dementia patients who reclaimed normal, healthy brain function. Backed by pioneering research and leading brain experts, like Dr. Dale Bredesen and Dr. Daniel Amen, this guide presents proven protocols that may fully restore cognitive function, not merely slow decline. For caregivers and patients alike, this book not just a plan -- it’s a promise that memory, meaning, ...

APPALACHIAN DICTIONARY Folks born and reared in Appalachian towns have a unique language all their own. Not much will raise northern eyebrows faster than a bit of Appalachian slang interrupting a conversation. It makes no real sense to apply grammar rules when conversing with Appalachians. I have always applied the rule that Appalachians tend to say what we think and mean what we say. So, with that, here are the most often used words and their meanings used by Appalachians when I was growing up in a small Kentucky town, and a lot of old timers continue to use them to this day. APPALACHIAN ...

In a world where flashy visuals and constant noise vie for our attention, our sense of smell often operates behind the scenes—quietly shaping how we recall the past, process emotions, and connect with those around us. Beyond the Nose unveils the remarkable story of our least-appreciated sense, weaving together cutting-edge research in neuroscience with timeless cultural lore to reveal how aromas can spark potent memories, uplift our moods, and enrich day-to-day experiences in ways we seldom realize. Drawing from scientific studies, personal accounts, and ancient practices, this book ...

It all starts with your brain: How you think, how you feel, how you interact with others, and how well you succeed in realizing your goals and dreams. When your brain works right, so do you. When it’s out of balance, you feel frustrated, or worse. Yet amid all the advice that bombards us daily about how to keep the rest of our body strong and healthy, we hear very little about how to keep the most complex and magnificent organ of all - the human brain - in top working order.

Polymathy is the modern currency. Generate unique solutions and perspectives that only a dedicated self-learner can. A jack of all trades is not actually a bad thing. It’s the best way to future-proof yourself and make yourself irreplaceable in any social or professional setting. It’s time to think like a polymath. Learn to absorb information like a sponge and foster connections that translate to real-life problem solving.

From drawing a map of a remembered neighborhood to signing a form releasing yourself to take risks in your work, Roorbach offers innovative techniques that will trigger ideas for all writers. Writing Life Stories is a classic text that appears on countless creative nonfiction and composition syllabi the world over. This updated 10th anniversary edition gives you the same friendly instruction and stimulating exercises along with updated information on current memoir writing trends, ethics, internet research, and even marketing ideas.

With Creativity: Creative Thinking to Improve Memory, Increase Success and Live a Healthy Life, you'll learn how to use creativity to improve your life. You'll discover how unlocking your creativity can help improve your memory, health, and success. Through a series of fun exercises, you'll start actively being creative in your everyday life.

Daniel Amen, MD, one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain, has news for you: your brain is involved in everything you do - learn to care for it properly, and you will be smarter, healthier, and happier in as little as 15 days!

How can I rewire my brain from anxiety? How can I rewire my brain to be positive? Scientists once thought that the brain was locked in place after puberty. But new technology shows that our brain continues to rewire itself and never stops changing as we age. We're gradually understanding that the adult brain is capable of physical change and rewiring in response to stimuli. But if you conceive of the brain as a colossally complex series of wires and computer connections, we're still basically babies with a Fisher-Paykel chisel, banging at the circuit board.

Free Your Golfing Gorilla! is an easy-to-read, non-technical book that will help any golfer discover the natural ability that lies beyond swing mechanics.The gorilla is a euphemism for the natural ability that every golfer has when they learn how to break through the (mental) bars of traditional instruction. Once you have the solid fundamentals, the key to consistency is learning how to stop thinking for 1.5 seconds and just hit the damn ball! Are you ready to free your gorilla? Synopsis In Free Your Golfing Gorilla, Randy W. is the personification of the most common issues encountered by ...

As we age, memories can fade, affecting not only recall but also connections with loved ones. Engaging in brain-stimulating activities like reading can slow cognitive decline, as noted by the American Academy of Neurology. This book offers an enjoyable way to exercise your memory and bring details back into focus. With short stories set in familiar outdoor settings, you’ll be transported into the great outdoors from the first chapter.

New York Times best-selling author of Find Me and Call Me by Your Name André Aciman returns to the essay form in Homo Irrealis to explore what the present tense means to artists who cannot grasp the here and now. Irrealis is not about the present, or the past, or the future, but about what might have been but never was - but could in theory still happen. Homo Irrealis is a deep reflection of the imagination's power to shape our memories under time's seemingly intractable hold.

In Mozart's Brain and the Fighter Pilot, eminent neuropsychiatrist and best-selling author Richard Restak, M.D., combines the latest research in neurology and psychology to show us how to get our brain up to speed for managing every aspect of our busy lives.

Un genio no tiene nada que ver con el conocimiento, sino que su principal característica es la capacidad de aprender, y eso es lo que aprenderás en este libro. Advertencia: Este no es un libro sobre técnicas de memorización o mnemotécnicas, es sobre aprendizaje. Este breve libro está diseñado sólo para ti. Contiene una colección de técnicas de aprendizaje garantizadas para que retengas más información y aprendas más rápido, incluso si se trata de un tema que no te apasiona.

We all wish that we could have a better memory...but wishing isn’t enough. Luckily, a legitimate shortcut exists, and boosting your brain-power will help you achieve more in every aspect of your life. Personal, professional, and even romantic profits await the listener ready for more!

You’ve always wanted to write your life story—but something keeps getting in the way. Maybe the memories feel too painful. Maybe the words don’t come. Maybe you’re afraid of what you’ll uncover—or what you won’t be able to let go. You've thought about trying EMDR therapy—but you can't find a therapist, you feel intimidated or skeptical, or you simply can't afford to pay for sessions right now.

Have you ever wondered what separated you from the highly successful people? Is it because of their "luck"? Or could it be they were in the right place at the right time? While many people believe at least one of those circumstances to be the case, the truth of the matter is that the only difference which separates the highly successful from the rest of us is their daily routine and their mindset.

For many years, Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk kept a record of his daily thoughts and observations, entering them in small notebooks and illustrating them with his own paintings. This book combines those notebooks into one volume. He writes about his travels around the world, his family, his writing process, and his complex relationship with his home country of Turkey. He charts the seeds of his novels and the things that inspired his characters and the plots of his stories. Intertwined in his writings are the vibrant paintings of the landscapes that surround and inspire him.