Neuroscience Creativity

In a fascinating tour of creativity and the brain, Nancy Andreasen, professor of psychiatry at the University of Iowa and the winner of the National Medal of Science, explores how the human brain achieves creative breakthroughs--in art, literature, music, and science--the role of genes and environment, extraordinary creativity vs. ordinary creativity, and the question of genius and insanity.

We all want the power and motivation to create change in our lives. But how to get that in a stumbling dance of one step forward and two steps back? Negative emotions run rampant in many people's lives today; a reality that feels like a shrink wrap of suffering. Popular fallback solutions of performance-based goals and tools focus on extrinsic rewards like fame, wealth, or winning. But overuse of those rewards doesn't work for the long term and in fact weakens our confidence and motivation over time, leaving us vulnerable to failure and shame.

Science Concepts Explained for Non-Scientists: Clear Guides to How the World Works Neuroscience Explained for Non-Scientists: How the Brain Creates Thought, Emotion, and Conscious Experience is a clear, concept driven guide to one of the most fascinating and complex areas of modern science. Written specifically for readers without a scientific background, this book breaks down how the brain works using plain language, logical structure, and real world relevance. Instead of overwhelming readers with technical jargon, it focuses on understanding the big ideas that explain how billions of ...

Discover the body’s innate power to heal from trauma—the classic, life-changing guide to trauma recovery from the creator of Somatic Experiencing (SE) Unraveling trauma in body, brain, and spirit—a revolution in treatment and beloved global bestseller In In an Unspoken Voice, renowned...

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER An engaging, deeply researched guide to flourishing in a world of increasing stress and negativity—the inspiration for one of the most popular TED Talks of all time “Powerful [and] charming . . . A book for just about anyone . . . The philosophies in this book...

A revolutionary new approach to ADD/ADHD featuring cutting-edge research and strategies to help readers thrive, by the bestselling authors of the seminal books Driven to Distraction and Delivered from Distraction “An inspired road map for living with a distractible brain . . . If you or your...

A powerful, compassionate investigation of why it’s so hard to change your mind—and the transformative effects that follow when you do—by the internationally bestselling author of You Are Not So Smart "A riveting read on the art and science of persuasion . . . In a time when too many minds...

In The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and will Determine the Fate of the Human Race, George Washington University professor and psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, and Georgetown University lecturer Michael E. Long present a potentially life-changing proposal: Much of human life has an unconsidered component that explains an array of behaviors previously thought to be unrelated, including why winners cheat, why geniuses often suffer with mental illness, why nearly all diets fail, and more.

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...

Neural plasticity-the discovery that the brain is capable of rewiring itself-is now widely understood. But what few people have grasped yet is how quickly this is happening, how extensive brain changes can be, and how much control each of us has over the process. In Bliss Brain, famed researcher...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A life-altering, science-backed exploration of the healing power of art, which has now been proven to help lower stress, supercharge learning and creativity, extend your lifespan, and combat loneliness. “This book blew my mind!”—Angela Duckworth, #1 New York...

Draw your destiny into being! Discover the intersection between creativity and manifestation, backed by neuroscience, in this inspiring new art form that allows you to claim the life you deserve as you co-create with the Universe. The Art of Manifesting Method, created by Colette Baron-Reid...

From a leading philosopher of the mind comes this lucid, provocative argument that offers a radically new picture of human consciousness--panpsychism Understanding how brains produce consciousness is one of the great scientific challenges of our age. Some philosophers argue that consciousness is...

Backed by neuroscience and biblical principles, this book delivers a therapeutic model for couples who want to stop the painful patterns that harm their marriage so that they can build a stronger connection. When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was...

Following on the heels of Lisa Cron's breakout first book, Wired for Story, this writing guide reveals how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a riveting story. It’s every novelist’s greatest fear: pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into...

This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps...

When I began exploring how the mind works more than four decades ago, I did not imagine that my research into the subconscious would change the direction of my life. Over the years, I have studied cognitive science, neurobiology, psychology, and mental health, blending scientific observation with real human experience. This book is the result of that lifelong pursuit, reflecting how understanding the subconscious mind can shape learning, creativity, health, wealth, productivity, meaningful relationships, wellbeing, and happiness. I wrote How Tapping Into My Subconscious Mind Changed My Life...

This program is read by the author. A landmark audiobook about how we form habits, and what we can do with this knowledge to make positive change We spend a shocking 43 percent of our day doing things without thinking about them. That means that almost half of our actions aren’t conscious...

Meet Emily and Paul: The parents of two young children, Emily is the newly promoted VP of marketing at a large corporation while Paul works from home or from clients' offices as an independent IT consultant. Their lives, like all of ours, are filled with a bewildering blizzard of emails, phone...

The cutting edge of neurolinguistics meets the spiritual wisdom of the ages in a handbook of key words that literally rewire our brains. New discoveries in biology and the neurosciences are revealing how the structure of language-the words we think and speak-can actually change the way the...