Medical - Neuroscience

"An absolutely fabulous, invaluable read!" --Dr. James B. Maas, Weiss Presidential Fellow, former professor and chair of psychology, Cornell University "A wonderful, life-changing book." --Brian Tracy, international bestselling author of Eat That Frog! Serious mental decline is not an inevitable part of aging. You...

A renowned neuroscientist provides an "unorthodox but enlightening" (Wall Street Journal) narrative of how addiction happens in the brain, and what we can do to overcome it Through the vivid, true stories of five people who journeyed into and out of addiction, a renowned...

"Fascinating. Doidge's book is a remarkable and hopeful portrait of the endless adaptability of the human brain."--Oliver Sacks, MD, author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat What is neuroplasticity? Is it possible to change your brain? Norman Doidge's inspiring guide...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The New York Times-bestselling author of The Brain That Changes Itself presents astounding advances in the treatment of brain injury and illness. Now in an updated and expanded paperback edition. Winner of the 2015 Gold Nautilus Book Award in Science...

What if the missing piece in our mental health crisis isn't a new drug--but a forgotten nutrient? One whose absence fuels a quiet catastrophe in the minds of millions--eroding emotional resilience, independent thought, and even our capacity for democratic life. In this bold and...

A provocative and fascinating look at new discoveries about the brain that challenge our ethicsThe rapid advance of scientific knowledge has raised ethical dilemmas that humankind has never before had to address. Questions about the moment when life technically begins and ends or about...

Revitalize Your Brain, Reclaim Your Mental Energy Everyone knows the feeling after a long day--it is difficult to concentrate, make good decisions, or even empathize with others. This daily but completely natural decline in our mental capacity is called "ego depletion," a state of...

"The Forgotten Sense leaves us with the hope of new discoveries and new recoveries--so that we may once again revel in the glorious, fragrant world around us."--Wall Street JournalBy one of the world's leading researchers into the science of smell, a fascinating exploration of...

What you believe about God actually changes your brain. Psychiatrist Tim Jennings unveils how our brains and bodies thrive when we have a healthy understanding of who God is. This expanded edition now includes a study guide to help you discover how neuroscience and...

This new edition of the award-winning The Brain Book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. Artworks and scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify...

The Human Brain Coloring Book provides a means of learning about the structure and function of the human brain through a process of coloring-by-directions. It was developed by internationally recognized neuroscientists and teachers Marian C. Diamond and Arnold B. Scheibel in association with highly...

Your healthiest years can still be ahead of you.You already know the basics: eat better, move more, and sleep well. Where most people struggle is knowing which strategies actually work and making them sustainable long-term. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities, and a growing mountain...

In just 12 weeks, you can take major steps to prevent and reverse cognitive decline, boost memory, and enhance mental sharpness at any age. A leading neuroscientist at Johns Hopkins University unveils a groundbreaking glimpse into the remarkable, resilient brain, and offers a science-backed...

In the tradition of Oliver Sacks, science journalist Anil Ananthaswamy skillfully inspects the bewildering connections among brain, body, mind, self, and society by examining a range of neuropsychological ailments from autism and Alzheimer's to out-of-body experiences and body integrity identity disorder Award-winning science writer...

The McMillin Method is a workbook designed to empower individuals in self-treating chronic dizziness and Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). PPPD, is the most common cause of chronic dizziness, and can significantly impact one's daily life; however, with the right knowledge, management strategies, and...

Free yourself from chronic pain with this powerful, evidence-based workbook. Do you suffer from back, knee, or neck pain, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or any other condition that causes chronic discomfort? Have you searched far and wide for answers, hoping against hope to find lasting...

This book offers therapists an integrated approach to adding a polyvagal foundation to their work with clients. With clear explanations of the organizing principles of Polyvagal Theory, this complex theory is translated into clinician and client-friendly language. Using a unique autonomic mapping process along...

In "The Power of Neuroplasticity," Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., presents the scientific discovery that the thoughts we think physically rewire and reshape our brains and change our lives. Dr. Helmstetter shows how to use the latest research from the field of neuroscience to wire your...

The remarkable family of proteins that can make us very ill--but can also be linked to long-term memory, immunity, and the origin of life Over the last decade, scientists have discovered the importance and widespread presence in the body of a remarkable family of...

The culmination of three decades of Allan Schore's groundbreaking work, this book details how the right brain--the psychobiological locus of Freud's unconscious mind--plays a fundamental role in the early origin of human nature (the general characteristics and feelings attributed to human beings). The early...