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.

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...

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.

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 ...

The Science of Habit Formation and Breakdown: How Brains, Behavior, and Environments Create Repetition and Change is a rigorous, research grounded exploration of why habits form, why they persist, and why they are often so difficult to change. Moving beyond motivation, willpower, and popular self help explanations, this book examines habits as biological and behavioral processes shaped by neural circuitry, learning systems, emotional states, and environmental structure. It offers readers a clear scientific framework for understanding automatic behavior without simplifying it into slogans or...

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...

The brain’s potential is the human potential! What if there are faster and easier ways to learn and study than the modi operandi currently being taught in mainstream education systems? GENIUS INTELLIGENCE: Secret Techniques and Technologies to Increase IQ is the ultimate treatise on accelerated learning methods. Written by novelists, filmmakers and independent researchers James Morcan & Lance Morcan with a foreword by leading scientist Dr. Takaaki Musha, this book shatters the myth that geniuses are born not developed. It reveals how most instances of above-the-ordinary intelligences are ...

Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain: A Practical Guide to Creating Calm, Clarity, and Lasting Change Yes, you can teach your old brain new tricks. Neuroscience now proves your brain can rewire itself at any age. Every thought, habit, and emotion shapes your neural pathways — and with the right tools, you can reshape them for peace, focus, and balance. In Heal Your Mind, Rewire Your Brain, Patt Lind-Kyle combines cutting-edge research in neuroplasticity with simple, powerful exercises that help you quiet mental noise, heal emotional patterns, and strengthen cognitive clarity. This isn’t ...

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...

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...

Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2026 by The New York Times, TIME, and Oprah Daily From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of How to Change Your Mind, a panoptic exploration of consciousness—what it is, who has it, and why—and a meditation on the essence of our humanity When it comes...

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.

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...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Arianna Huffington’s impassioned and compelling case for the need to redefine what it means to be successful in today’s world—now in a 10th anniversary edition featuring a new preface “A captivating look at what it takes to live a more meaningful...

What if science could prove the Law of Attraction is real — and it’s all in your head? How Science Makes Manifestation Reality is the game-changing guide that finally connects manifestation, quantum physics, neuroscience, and a healthy dose of Irish humour. No fluff. No mystical nonsense. Just real science showing you how your mind is the most powerful tool in the universe - and how you’ve been manifesting your life all along. Inside, you’ll discover: ✅ Why your brain’s wiring (hello, neuroscience!) is filtering your reality - and how to rewire it to manifest money, love, ...

In The Soul of Desire, psychiatrist Curt Thompson suggests that underneath all our longings is the desire to be known - and what's more, that this fundamental yearning manifests itself in our deep need to make things of beauty, revealing who we are to others. Weaving together neuroscience and spiritual formation to open up new horizons for thinking not only about the nature of the mind but about what it means to be human, The Soul of Desire is a mature, creative work.

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...

Unlock the secrets of your mind with 'Neuroscience of Harmony: Understanding The Brain Song.' Dive into the symphony of your brain and discover how the harmonious blend of brain waves, especially the Gamma wave, can transform your cognitive health. This book offers a unique exploration of how sound waves can activate specific brain functions, enhancing memory, creativity, and emotional intelligence. - **Enhance Memory:** Learn how activating Gamma waves can improve memory retention and recall, offering sharper thinking and a more robust memory. - **Boost Creativity:** Discover how the Brain...

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...