Author: National Academy of Sciences
Publisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309045290
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 195
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The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."
Author: Bessel A. Van der Kolk
Publisher: Penguin Books
ISBN: 0143127748
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 466
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Originally published by Viking Penguin, 2014.
Author: Joshua Foer
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101475978
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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“Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker “Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” —The Boston Globe The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory An instant bestseller that is poised to become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.
Author: New York (State). Court of Appeals.
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 880
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Volume contains: Unreported Case (Calisi v. City Sand & Gravel Corp.) Unreported Case (Camp v. Camp) 266 NY 53r (Canfield v. State of N.Y.) 266 NY 53r (Carlock v. Westchester Lighting Co.) Unreported Case (Carmody v. State of N.Y.) 266 NY 53r (Cekala v. Mentzinger) 266 NY 53r (Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. v. Williams) 266 NY 54r (Chester v. Lawyers Mortgage Co.) Unreported Case (Chicorelli v. Hempstead Paving Co., Inc.) 266 NY 54r (City Bank Farmers Trust Co. v. Ardlea Inc.) 266 NY 54r (City Bank Farmers Trust Co. v. 170 Broadway Holding Corp.) Unreported Case (City of Mount Vernon v. Mount Vernon Trust Co.) 266 NY 54r (City of N.Y. v. M. & C. Chair Operating Co.) Unreported Case (Clarke v. Schumann) Unreported Case (Class v. Putnam) Unreported Case (Clement v. Bickford's Inc.) 266 NY 54r (Cohen v. Feder) Unreported Case (Cavanagh v. Cavanagh) 266 NY 54r (Colt v. Colt) Unreported Case (Columbian Nat'l Life Ins. Co. v. Hirsch) Unreported Case (Comm. Casualty Ins. Co. v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.) Unreported Case (Comm. of Pub. Welfare v. Parisi)
Author: George Frederick Shrady
Publisher:
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Category : Medicine
Languages : en
Pages : 744
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Languages : en
Pages : 752
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Author: Fanny Kemble
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Languages : en
Pages : 626
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Author: Shane Parrish
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0593719972
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
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Languages : en
Pages : 616
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Author: American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Languages : en
Pages : 1358
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