Memory Foster

How can we remember certain events from our childhood as if they happened yesterday and then forget we did last week? Why does our memory seem to work well at some times but not at others? What happens when it goes wrong? Can memory be improved or manipulated by psychological techniques, or even 'brain implants'? How does memory grow and change as we age? And what of so-called 'recovered' memories? This Very Short Introduction brings together the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to address these important questions around the science of memory.

Memory: A Very Short Introduction explores the fascinating intricacies of human memory. Is it one thing or many? How does memory change as we age? And what about so-called recovered memories - can they be relied upon as a record of what actually happened in our personal past? This book brings together our most recent knowledge to address (in a scientifically rigorous but highly accessible way) these and many other important questions about how memory works, and why we can't live without it.

The 5 Stages of Alzheimer’s: Navigate the Complexities of Caregiving, Foster Genuine Connections with Physical and Emotional Support Amidst Memory and Behavioral ChallengesAre you or someone you love facing the challenges of Alzheimer's disease? Do you feel overwhelmed and unsure how to navigate the difficult journey ahead? Look no further - The 5 Stages of Alzheimer’s is here to guide you every step of the way. This comprehensive and compassionate guide delves into the five stages of Alzheimer's, providing a deep understanding of what to expect as the disease progresses. From the ...

The Great War and Modern Memory was universally acclaimed on publication in 1970. Today, Fussell's landmark study remains as original and gripping as ever: a literate, literary, and unapologetic account of the Great War, the war that changed a generation, ushered in the modern era, and revolutionized how we see the world.

A deft mixture of memoir and history, modern biology and behavior, In Search of Memory brings listeners from Kandel's childhood in Nazi-occupied Vienna to the forefront of one of the great scientific endeavors of the 20th century: the search for the biological basis of memory. Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel intertwines the intellectual history of the powerful new science of the mind - a combination of cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and molecular biology - with his own personal quest to understand memory.

Ready to turn your retirement into the adventure of a lifetime? Whether you dream of road-tripping across America, sipping wine in Tuscany, or simply making the most of local weekend escapes—The Ultimate Retirement Getaway Guide is your perfect companion to a life of freedom, discovery, and joy. Retirement isn’t the end of the journey—it’s just the beginning of your most exciting chapter yet. This inspiring and practical guide empowers readers to travel with purpose, confidence, and style, no matter your age, budget, or comfort zone. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ Expert strategies ...

Settle in by the fireside and savor stories of unexpected romance, second chances, and lifelong love. Featuring four novellas from some of your favorite authors, this historical Christmas romance collection is sure to capture your heart: Memories of Christmas, A Home for the Holidays, Lady Walmsley and Foster, and Charles and Maria.

In a time when prisons no longer contain inmates behind concrete and steel, the convicted serve their time while asleep, rehabilitating in virtual reality while blissfully unaware of their crimes. Roger Parker is a professional prison breaker, skilled at navigating these strange penal dream worlds and extracting those imprisoned there - for a price. Parker wants out of the game, but a powerful senator, desperate to save his son, convinces Parker to pull one last job.

We've all been there. At a party, when someone comes up to you and starts speaking to you like they know you. You can't remember what their name is, and it's infuriating. It's also embarrassing, and while social occasions can be awkward, it's worse if it happens in business! Thankfully, you can improve your memory with this bundle.

Looking for light, entertaining stories that bring back cherished memories and keep your mind sharp? Fun Short Stories for Seniors: Whimsical Pet Escapades and Outdoor Adventures blends the joy of beloved pets with the tranquility of nature, designed especially for seniors. These short, heartwarming tales set in familiar outdoor settings and filled with humorous pet mysteries offer an easy, enjoyable listening experience.

Best-selling author Ken Fisher here explains how investor's memories play (often costly) tricks on them. Fisher takes aim at some major market memory mishaps, like the idea that stocks have become inherently more volatile or that wildly above - or below - average returns are abnormal. He shows how, early in every recovery, investors don’t believe in it - often at a huge cost. And he shows how, in investing, ideology is deadly. Most important, he explains how you can use history as a powerful investing tool.

Walt and Yoshi find themselves as down on their luck and stranded, bugged out preppers in the grid down apocalypse. Their mission in life now is to get to Florida and live out their days playing apocalyptic beach bums, or getting to Yoshi’s great aunts farm located more inland. Emergency broadcast messages on the radio of early winter approaching a mini ice age is cause for concerns and they begin second guessing their decision to bug out.

The prepper fellowship of the bugged-out lake community survivors faces a dilemma they never expected until now. The few young adults still left in the little colony have decided they need to move on and make their own paths. Who will help cut the firewood and help break ground for next season's crops so these prepper geriatrics don't fall out with a heart attack or something trying to do it all by hand? This collection contains two books: Fades the Light and A Diary of a Kudzu Salesman.

From an esteemed geneticist and the director of gerontology at the Personal Genome Project at Harvard Medical School comes a revolutionary plan for curbing memory loss and improving cognitive longevity that will forever change how you think about diet and aging. All around the world, people are living longer than ever, but record numbers of us are experiencing cognitive decline and other brain disorders later in life.

Do you find learning difficult? Do you struggle with poor memory, distractions, and interruptions and feel consumed by procrastination and a wandering mind? Do you ever wish you could get really good at something quickly, smoothly, and effortlessly? Or maybe, you hate to study? Do you find it slow and boring? Would you like to be able to read faster and get more out of your study sessions? If you answered yes to any of those questions then you need to listen to this audiobook.

Corey White was a golden child. He knew this because his father would hit his mother and his sisters but not him. And his mother adored him so much she let him drop out of primary school. After losing his father to jail and his mother to heroin, though, he became a target for cruelty and...

What Corey Monaghan wants most is to live an honorable life and find a woman worthy of his love. In spite of heartbreak he never believed he’d recover from, he has finally found that woman: Racha Aris, the Queen of Dragons. But when his old love and the reason for his heartbreak walks back into his life and reignites his old passion, he is terrified that he’ll lose the life he’s made with the Queen and jeopardize their plans to start a family.

Speed reading is the series of methods that are used to increase the rate of reading without affecting the rate of retention and understanding. This technique can be very effective as it is a sure guide to encourage anyone who needs to cover large bulk of materials in a short duration. By listening to this audiobook and by using any of its techniques, you are sure to double the speed of your reading almost immediately. And with constant and frequent practice, your reading speed can exceed 10,000 words per minute.