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Discover the brain behind the horse—and transform the way you connect, communicate, and train. Horse Brain Science is the definitive reference on equine neuroscience, offering both depth and clarity for anyone who works with horses. Board-certified neuropsychologist and equine neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters opens a window into the horse’s mind—revealing how the brain learns, adapts, and thrives—and shows how this knowledge transforms training, care, and connection.

THE UNANI BRAIN Ancient Wisdom, Modern Neuroscience and the Hidden Science of Human Behaviour What happens inside the human brain when we think, remember, imagine, dream, feel, sleep, make decisions and change our behaviour? The Unani Brain explores these enduring questions through a dialogue between classical Unani medical thought and modern neuroscience. From the writings of Ibn Sina and other classical physicians to contemporary understanding of neural networks, cognition, emotion and brain–body interaction, this book examines how human beings have tried to understand the mind and ...

A groundbreaking work of science that confirms, for the first time, the independent existence of the mind–and demonstrates the possibilities for human control over the workings of the brain. Conventional science has long held the position that 'the mind' is merely an illusion, a side effect of...

NPR SciFri Book Club Pick Next Big Idea Club's ""Top 21 Psychology Books of 2022"" Behavioral Scientist Notable Books of 2022 A renowned grief expert and neuroscientist shares groundbreaking discoveries about what happens in our brain when we grieve, providing a new paradigm for understanding...

Teachers are brain changers. Unfortunately, in traditional public, public-charter, private, parochial, and home schools across the country, most teachers lack an understanding of how the brain receives, filters, consolidates, and applies learning for both the short and long term. Neuroteach was therefore written to help solve the problem teachers and school leaders have in knowing how to bring the growing body of educational neuroscience research into the design of their schools, classrooms, and work with each individual student. 

The Neuroscience of Learning: How Brain Science and AI Can Elevate Your Learning What if you could learn faster, retain information more effectively, and unlock hidden potential within your mind? In The Neuroscience of Learning, discover the groundbreaking science behind how we learn and the practical applications that can make us all better learners. Blending leading-edge neuroscience with everyday insights, this book offers a transmutative look at how our brains function during learning, the influence of emotions and motivation, and the remarkable ways our brains’ neuroplasticity allows...

“There are words that are so familiar they obscure rather than illuminate the thing they mean, and ‘learning’ is such a word. It seems so ordinary, everyone does it. Actually it’s more of a black box, which Dehaene cracks open to reveal the awesome secrets within.”—The New York Times...

#1 New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and brain-imaging pioneer Dr. Daniel Amen reveals how Jesus’ most famous prayer can help rewire your brain for greater hope, healing, and peace. For two thousand years, countless millions of Christians around the world have prayed the words...

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 ...

Your Heart Knows There's Beauty All Around You, But Your Mind Won't Let You See It. Every morning, millions of people wake up feeling empty. They have jobs, families, a roof over their heads, but something feels... missing. If that's you, you're not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you. The Problem Isn't What You Think We live in a world designed to highlight what's wrong: News feeds full of disasters. Social media showcasing everyone else's "perfect" life. A culture that profits from making you feel like “you’re not enough”. Your brain is simply doing what evolution taught him...

From the best-selling author of Einstein’s Dreams comes a rich, fascinating answer to the question, Can the scientifically inclined still hold space for spirituality? Gazing at the stars, falling in love, or listening to music, we sometimes feel a transcendent connection with a cosmic unity...

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...

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.           

A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience—from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning researcher “A new revolution of health and well-being and a testament to, and celebration of, the power...

Most of us would agree that there’s a clear—and even obvious—connection between the things we believe and the way we behave. But what if our actions are driven not by our conscious values and beliefs but by hidden motivations we’re not even aware of? The “hidden brain” is Shankar...

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No...

Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider these aspects of yourself, you realize that there is much more to you than any of...

Your anxiety isn’t irrational. Your pain isn’t imaginary. Your exhaustion isn’t a personal failure. Your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do—predict the future and protect you from danger. The problem is that many of those predictions are wrong. In YOUR BRAIN IS LYING TO YOU, you’ll discover a startling scientific truth: Most of what you feel—stress, fear, pain, fatigue, even motivation—is not caused by reality itself, but by your brain’s predictions about reality. Those predictions are called beliefs, and they operate far below conscious thought, shaping your ...

Master classroom management and boost student focus by turning applied neuroscience into simple daily teaching habits. Navigate challenging behaviors, improve emotional regulation, and optimize working memory without needing a science degree. This empowering guide bridges the gap between...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES and LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER “Brilliant . . . riveting, scary, cogent, and cleverly argued.”—Beth Macy, author of Dopesick, as heard on Fresh Air This book is about pleasure. It’s also about pain. Most important, it’s about how to find the delicate balance...