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1) Baby Brains
Author
Series
Baby Brains volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
Description
Even though the new baby of Mr. and Mrs. Brains is very intelligent, they realize that he is still just a baby.
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
xiii, 378 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Description
A noted neuropsychiatrist presents a scholarly, interdisciplinary definition of the mind that shares insights into the potential of the self and human consciousness, discussing how the brain self-organizes to establish identity, connection, and well-being.
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
c 2012
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Explores the science behind human intelligence. How do you get a genius brain? Is it all in the genes? Or is it hard work? Episodes include: Einstein's Brain; Mystery of the Savant Brain; What is Intelligence? and Profile: Sian Beilock.
Author
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
288 pages
Description
"Elegantly written and deeply grounded in personal experience-works by Oliver Sacks come to mind-Physical Intelligence gives us a clear, illuminating examination of the intricate, mutually responsive relationship between the mind and the body as they engage (or don't engage) in all manner of physical action."--Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
vii, 260 p. ; 22 cm.
Description
"We all make bad decisions. It's part of being human. The resulting mistakes can be valuable, the story goes, because we learn from them. But do we? Historian Zachary Shore says no, not always, and he has a long list of examples to prove his point. From colonialism to globalization, from gender wars to civil wars, or any circumstance for which our best solutions backfire, Shore demonstrates how rigid thinking can subtly lead us to undermine ourselves....
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
32 pages ; 24 cm.
Description
"What is a 'brain hug'? Can making up silly songs help you with your homework? Could staring at an apple give your brain superpowers? Find out to boost your brain in fun ways that will help you take on big challenges and daily tasks with a healthier, happier mindset"--
Author
Publisher
Gryphon House
Pub. Date
2012,©2012
Physical Desc
144 pages. : color. illustrated. ; 23 cm.
Description
"Revised and updated with more than 45 new games and the latest brain research, this book provides everyday opportunities to nurture brain development in the critical period from birth through twelve months"--
10) The smart cookie
Author
Series
Formats
Description
"This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren't the only ingredients for intelligence?"--
Author
Publisher
Bantam Books
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
403 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Description
Explores the nature of human relationships, finding that humans are "wired to connect," and bringing together the latest research in biology and neuroscience to reveal how one's daily encounters shape the brain and affect the body. Humans have a built-in bias toward empathy, cooperation and altruism, provided we develop the social intelligence to nurure these capabilities in ourselves and others.
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
239 pages ;
Description
"The ultimate science-based guide to keeping your mind and memory sharp, targeted to an educated demographic (especially baby boomers), who fear the affects of aging and are desperate to avoid memory loss and protect themselves from mental decline. Will also appeal to health- and exercise-conscious readers. National Geographic presents a comprehensive guide to fighting mental decline. With cutting-edge neuroscience, information about Alzheimer's,...
Author
Publisher
Ecco
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xvi, 428 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Description
Michael S. Gazzaniga, one of the most important neuroscientists of the twentieth century, gives us an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his seminal work on that unlikely couple, the right and left brain.
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