books about: brain     books:       The Female Brain155 reviews Louann Brizendine Broadway, 2007 Good Science I enjoyed this book and its companion, The Male Brain. Dr. Brizendine presents a highly referenced study on the differences between the sexes. She explains the material well and uses case studies to support her conclusions. Somehow I'm having trouble convincing the three females in my family that this is a very interesting and informative read. Curious. And probably consistent with a woman's ...             The Male Brain58 reviews Louann Brizendine M.D. Broadway, 2010 A Must Read for Everyone I love this book. I gave the book to my mom to read (who has two grandsons) and others in my family. This book is a great companion to The Female Brain, which I also loved and learned a lot from.             Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom52 reviews Rick Hanson Ph.D., with Richard Mendius MD New Harbinger Publications, 2009 A practical guide to a better life This book is one of a kind. Combining Eastern tradition and modern science, the authors give practical insights into the 'equipment' - our physiology - and how we can learn to CHOOSE a better life by understanding how we are wired and by incorporating simple and effective practices into our lives on a regular basis. The layout, diagrams and text are an easy-to-read intro. to neuroscience, ...             This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession142 reviews Daniel J. Levitin Plume/Penguin, 2007 Riviting I loved this book, it was a great read, and really captures the majesty of our experience with sound and the nature of the brain. Excellent read.             Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, ...224 reviews Daniel G. Amen Three Rivers Press, 1999 a biochemical reason behind mental disorders Dr. Daniel Amen's Change Your Brain Change Your Life provides an idea that much of the psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression, and the like, can be attributed to neurological brain disorders, not just regular psychological reasons. This was an interesting book. Amen's main idea is that certain psychological disorders could have a neurological component in the brain. There might ...             The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: A Course in Enhancing Creativity and Artistic Confidence207 reviews Betty Edwards Tarcher, 1999 Amazing Book! We had to have this book for an art class in college. I was really nervous because of my drawing skills. But I was able to go from drawing kid pictures, to drawing portraits and other things. I love how she has you take the portrait and turn it upside down. Awesome.             The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science (James H. ...192 reviews Norman Doidge Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007 My number one book! This is one of my two favorite books. I am a vocational rehabilitation counselor and feel that the book has taught me things I didn't know about what is possible for my consumers with a head injury or stroke. Also, I think it is a good book for teachers or parents, as it explains why learning, practicing, imagining etc. are good for children. All the research that has been done is very ...             The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains24 reviews Nicholas Carr W. W. Norton & Company, 2010 This book is a must-read. The points raised are thought-provoking, suggesting that we hit 'pause' before making our selections. Cultural evolution is a process that we have some control over. Hopefully many will overcome their short attention spans to read it!             Change Your Brain, Change Your Body: Use Your Brain to Get and Keep the Body You Have Always Wanted78 reviews Daniel G. Amen Harmony, 2010 Food For Thought A great book for everyone. If you have struggled with weightloss for some time, then this one might be for you. It gives you a different perspective on how your brain and body work together. A good investment for me and I hope for you.             Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School115 reviews John Medina Pear Press, 2009 Brain Plasticity Made Easy The book arrived earlier than anticipated, a new product. It reads well and the information presented is presented in straight forward fashion tro be useful at many levels.Your Brain: The Missing Manual             Brain Lock: Free Yourself from Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior77 reviews Jeffrey M. Schwartz, Beverly Beyette Harper Perennial, 1997 This book changed my life. I was diagnosed with OCD when I was a teenager (I'm now 27). Throughout the years I've had various obsessions and compulsions ranging from excessive hand washing, touching, counting, fear of contamination/disease, and obsessive intrusive thoughts about harming others. A few years ago I went through a terrible obsession about hurting others. I almost lost my job due to this obsession because I ...             Your Brain at Work: Strategies for Overcoming Distraction, Regaining Focus, and Working Smarter All Day Long26 reviews David Rock HarperBusiness, 2009 This book ROCKS! This book should be on the shelf of every coach, therapist, parent, manager, leader... I think you get the point- I love it. In this fast paced world of high demands and not enough time in a day to do it all, we need strategies to conserve our precious energy, access more and focus on what matters most. David Rock gives us just that. I now use this book in my life coaching practice to improve ...             Brain-Based Learning: The New Paradigm of Teaching18 reviews Eric P. Jensen Corwin Press, 2008 This explains a lot! Reading this book was fascinating! The brain is an amazing organ and this book presents the facts in a way that will capture and hold your interest.             The Secret Life of the Grown-up Brain: The Surprising Talents of the Middle-Aged Mind18 reviews Barbara Strauch Viking Adult, 2010 Fascinating book This book is great! It is well-written and provides tons of interesting information about the middle-aged brain - and lots of hope!             Teaching with the Brain in Mind, Revised 2nd Edition20 reviews Eric Jensen Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve, 2005 REASONABLY LOGICAL I believe this book was reasonably priced, extremely enlightening, very informative, interesting and intellectually stimulating. I liked it tremendously and found several familiar methods, strategies, and practices in the educational arena. I read every chapter with delight and understanding, then summarized each for my Processes and Acquisition of Reading Skills course for my MA.Spcl.Educ. I ...             The Better Brain Book29 reviews David Perlmutter, Carol Colman Riverhead Trade, 2005 lots of info both for prevention and treatment This books has lots of good info. It tells you what things you may be eating that are very bad for your brain and also what things you should eat. It also has some simple exercise to do at home to keep your brain sharp and healthy. I really like also the available tests that you can do to measure how your brain is already doing, so you can tell your doctor you want those tests. I didn't ...             How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist41 reviews Andrew Newberg M.D., Mark Robert Waldman Ballantine Books, 2010 Outstanding This is a most thought provoking book while also being inspiring. You will be rivited. Well worth the read.             Retraining the Brain: A 45-Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety2 reviews Dr. Frank Lawlis Plume, 2009 Excellent book I very much recommend this book. It was easy to read and was very enlightening. Lawlis breaks the book down to various kinds of "storms" that we may have in our brains. From the Depressive Storm to the OCD Storm. And, that word is very applicable - at times, it truly does feel like a "storm" in ones mind. I bought this book (for my Kindle) not really knowing much about it. However, it ...             The Mindful Brain: Reflection and Attunement in the Cultivation of Well-Being24 reviews Daniel J. Siegel W. W. Norton & Company, 2007 Excellent book! The Mindful Brain is a great read, and probably the best single book on the latest available information connecting mindful awareness with the ongoing development of the human brain.             The Scientific American Brave New Brain: How Neuroscience, Brain-Machine Interfaces, Neuroimaging, ...9 reviews Judith Horstman, LASTScientific American Jossey-Bass, 2010 Author Judith Horstman Must Have a Big Brain! A Great Book... Greetings All: I just wanted to formally note that the Brave New Brain is a fantastic read. It's extremely well-written, timely and the topics Horstman covers are thrilling-from the impact of the digital explosion on our brains to a concept called neuroethics, which was a fascinating chapter about stem cell research, doping, and privacy and the brain. 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