Human Brain

In this illuminating book, brain scientist and horsewoman Janet Jones describes human and equine brains working together. Using plain language, she explores the differences and similarities between equine and human ways of negotiating the world. Mental abilities—like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing—are discussed from both human and horse perspectives. Throughout, true stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other—sometimes successfully, sometimes not—help to illustrate the principles.

Optimizing consciousness and performance is the theme of this book. If you are looking for strategic scientific and psychological hacks to boost performance, this book is for you. Quantum physics and consciousness have been linked in various ways. Some theories suggest that consciousness plays a fundamental role in shaping the physical world, while others suggest that quantum mechanics provides a possible explanation for the relationship between consciousness and the physical world. May this book bring you to the next level of self realization and consciousness where you may achieve the ...

Hey, this matters to you because within the pages of this groundbreaking nonfiction book, a hidden world is unveiled—a world teeming with danger, threat, and an ancient species known as the "Vril reptiles". I invite you to embark on a journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary understanding into: -the depths of a reality that challenges our very existence. In the gripping narrative that follows, our protagonist, Donald Marshall, a courageous individual whose experiences defy conventional belief, lays bare the existence of a species that has lurked in the shadows of human history...

Discover how your brain unlocks imagination, problem solving, and innovation. Have you ever wondered why brilliant ideas appear when you least expect them? Or why some people seem endlessly creative while others feel stuck? Wired for Wonder: The Neuroscience of Human Creativity and Innovation reveals the fascinating science behind imagination and shows how anyone can cultivate a more innovative mind. Drawing on the latest research in brain science, this book explores how creativity arises from the dynamic interaction of brain networks, neurotransmitters, and emotional states. You’ll learn...

John Ratey, best-selling author and clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, lucidly explains the human brain's workings, and paves the way for a better understanding of how the brain affects who we are. Ratey provides insight into the basic structure and chemistry of the brain, and demonstrates how its systems shape our perceptions, emotions, and behavior. By giving us a greater understanding of how the brain responds to the guidance of its user, he provides us with knowledge that can enable us to improve our lives.

Our brains are the most complex machines known to humankind, but they have an Achilles heel: The very molecules that allow us to exist can also sabotage our minds. Here are true accounts of unruly molecules and the diseases that form in their wake, from total loss of inhibitions to florid psychosis to compulsive lying.

Do you wish you could use someone’s mental process to your advantage and to control the way they think and feel? Then keep reading! People can react unpredictably in life. Not being able to tell what someone else is thinking can put you at a severe disadvantage when trying to achieve your goals. The whims, thoughts, motives, and behaviors of others can completely derail the efforts that you put forward to achieve your goals, change your circumstances, and to make something better of your life. Being at the mercy of the unpredictable behavior and temperament of others leaves far too much ...

Just over 125,000 years ago, humanity was going extinct until a dramatic shift occurred—Homo sapiens started tracking the tides in order to eat the nearby oysters. Before long, they’d pulled themselves back from the brink of extinction. What saved us during that period of endangerment? The...

Equal parts Sapiens, Behave, and Superintelligence, but wholly original in scope, A Brief History of Intelligence offers a paradigm shift for how we understand neuroscience and AI. Artificial intelligence entrepreneur Max Bennett chronicles the five “breakthroughs” in the evolution of human...

What if science has it backwards? For more than a century, we’ve been told that consciousness is produced by the brain—that when the brain dies, so do we. But a growing body of evidence suggests something very different. In this book, award-winning author Stephen Hawley Martin presents a compelling case that the dominant scientific worldview may be fundamentally incomplete—and that consciousness may not arise from matter at all. A Challenge to One of Science’s Deepest Assumptions Drawing on decades of research and firsthand experience, Martin examines a series of well-documented ...

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 developing right brain not only grounds our bodily-based subjective experience of the world, but also allows us to make sense of it.

What if the world is not random, but a perfect reflection of your deepest self? Based on the groundbreaking work of Gregg Braden, this book provides the Quantum Toolkit you need to become the conscious co-creator of your life. Stop being a passive observer and start wielding the most powerful force in the universe—your own Belief. Inside, you will discover: The Mirror Principle: Why your external reality is merely an echo of your internal state. The science of Emotional Coherence—the lost technology that instantly codes your desired future into the Divine Matrix. How to bypass the ...

Discover the astonishing efficiency of the human brain in this fascinating and deeply informative exploration of neuroscience, brain energy, neurons, memory, learning, consciousness, intelligence, and neuroplasticity. Learn how the human brain, weighing only about three pounds and consuming roughly 20 watts of power, performs extraordinarily complex tasks while continuously processing sensory information, controlling the body, forming memories, predicting events, solving problems, generating emotions, and adapting to new experiences. Explore the science behind the brain’s remarkable ...

"Must I die?" asked Gilgamesh. Forty five centuries later, we're still asking the same question. Science writer Paul Bracken embarks on a lighthearted assessment of the human condition, to explore what it means to be mortal, and what our fate may be. This scientific reimagining of the ancient Gilgamesh quest delves into a multitude of topics including the origin of life, the workings of the human mind, and the possibilities for life prolongation. The ancient Gilgamesh was so distraught at the death of his friend Enkidu, and so sickened by the knowledge that he too would die, that he ...

WHY DO "GOOD" DRIVERS MAKE BAD DECISIONS? WHY DO "GOOD" DRIVERS MAKE BAD DECISIONS Accidents don’t happen when drivers run out of skill; they happen when drivers run out of cognitive energy. When the brain's "body budget" is depleted by stress or fatigue, it defaults to ancient, automated instincts that ignore modern safety rules. The Road to Zero is the first book to apply over 70 years of combined research in neuroscience and behavioral analytics to solve the trucking industry's most persistent problem. Rob Friday provides the framework to move safety from a compliance function to a ...

From the renowned neuroscientist and New York Times bestselling author of Incognito comes the companion volume to the international PBS series about how your life shapes your brain, and how your brain shapes your life. "An ideal introduction to how biology generates the mind.... Clear, engaging...

Unlock the profound mystery of human consciousness and decode the neuroscience behind subjective experience. From the simple sensation of noticing a color to the deep complexity of your inner narrative, this audio journey bridges the gap between physical brain events and the rich feeling of...

Master your mental landscape with accessible neuroscience to conquer stress, rewire habits, and find unwavering focus. Whether you are navigating daily anxiety, seeking clarity during your morning commute, or looking for an uplifting path to personal growth, this conversational journey...

This Pulitzer Prize finalist provides the definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times bestseller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The author of The Comfort Crisis asks: Are we hardwired to crave more? From food and stuff to information and influence, why can’t we ever get enough? “Reveals the biological and evolutionary foundations behind your brain’s fixations, so you can stop seeking...