Insight Brain

A brilliant book by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel, The Age of Insight takes us to Vienna 1900, where leaders in science, medicine, and art began a revolution that changed forever how we think about the human mind - our conscious and unconscious thoughts and emotions - and how mind and brain relate to art.

The New York Times best-selling author of My Stroke of Insight blends neuroanatomy with psychology to show how we can short-circuit emotional reactivity and find our way to peace. For half a century we have been trained to believe that our right brain hemisphere is our emotional brain, while our...

The astonishing New York Times bestseller that chronicles how a brain scientist's own stroke led to enlightenment. On December 10, 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a thirty-seven-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist experienced a massive stroke in the left hemisphere of her brain. As she observed...

Your brain is essential to every facet of your life: how you think, feel, act, and relate with others. In his groundbreaking book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, Dr. Daniel Amen shared his clinically demonstrated model for healing multiple types of depression, anxiety, attention deficit and...

Why are certain women able to stay thin and never, ever diet? What is different between these naturally thin women and those that can only struggle to thinness through obsessive diet-like behaviors? The book explains the significant body of science which finally reveals the differences between the brains of thin and overweight women. It details the alterations in the brain that occur from years of overeating and dieting - and how to reverse them.

A groundbreaking guide to improve teaching based on the latest research in neuroscience, from the bestselling author of A Mind for Numbers. Neuroscientists and cognitive scientists have made enormous strides in understanding the brain and how we learn, but little of that insight has filtered...

Lifelong meditation teacher Eric Harrison intimately understands the benefits of mindfulness, from improved focus and better judgment to relaxation and inner peace. He’s helped 10s of thousands of students to achieve these goals by rooting his practice in the Buddha’s original text on how to meditate and live mindfully: The Satipatthana Sutta. Brain Training with the Buddha offers a secular perspective on this ancient wisdom that requires no familiarity with Buddhism itself - only openness to the Buddha’s original teachings.

The human brain shapes every thought, emotion, memory, and behavior. When neurological illness or injury disrupts these functions, understanding the connection between the brain and behavior becomes essential for effective assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Clinical Neuropsychology: Understanding Brain-Behavior Relationships offers a comprehensive yet accessible exploration of one of the most important fields in modern neuroscience and psychology. Written for students, clinicians, researchers, counselors, rehabilitation professionals, and anyone interested in cognitive ...

WHAT IF THE PEACE YOU'VE BEEN CHASING IN MEDITATION COULD BE REACHED IN MINUTES INSTEAD OF YEARS? You've tried to quiet your mind, yet the calm never lasts. It's not your fault. Without the right doorway, deep relaxation and lasting transformation remain just out of reach. Theta Waves Meditation...

Self-control may be the least-coveted fruit of the Spirit. But the truth is that people who are successful at self-control have freer, happier lives, and we all want that. After all, our bad habits - from the slight to the serious - bring with them a host of negative emotions, take up our time, and keep us from being the best version of ourselves.

Learn to master high-yield concepts in ophthalmic medicine and neurology with Dr. Martinelli’s Vision & Neurology Casebook: Real-World Insights for Primary Eye Care & Family Medicine. This indispensable guide helps bridge the gaps between primary eye care, general medicine, and neurology, offering a treasure trove of real-world case studies that enhance clinical thinking and patient care. Understanding the intricate connections between ophthalmic and general medicine is crucial. Dr. Martinelli, a dual-trained optometrist and medical doctor, brings decades of experience to this ...

Do you live between two languages or two cultures? Your experience is more than cultural—it’s neurological. Bicultural Brain reveals how bilingual and bicultural individuals develop unique cognitive strengths that shape emotions, identity, decision-making, and creativity. Grounded in cultural psychology, neurolinguistics, and emotion science, this book explains in clear, accessible language how the bicultural brain works as a flexible and adaptive system. It uncovers why switching between languages changes how you feel, think, and respond to the world—and how this neurocognitive ...

The international best seller and recommended by medics, patients and the NHS, this is a brain scientist's personal experience of a stroke. It tells of her journey and gives rare insight into human consciousness and its possibilities for all of us. On the morning of the 10th December 1996, Jill Bolte Taylor, a 37-year-old Harvard-trained brain scientist, experienced a massive stroke when a blood vessel exploded in the left side of her brain. A neuroanatomist by profession, she observed her own mind completely deteriorate.

We know that our minds are capable of great things because, every now and then, they come out with a brilliant idea or two. However, our minds are also unpredictable, spending large stretches of time idling or distracting themselves. This is a book about how to optimize these beautiful yet fitful instruments so that they can more regularly and generously produce the sort of insights and ideas we need to fulfill our potential and achieve the contentment we deserve.

Your brain can fool you and change itself in miraculous ways. Knowing how can make a difference in your life. You'll learn about: Bias and emotion-driven risk assessments Inaccurate pattern recognition, memory, and value perceptions Neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, and epigenetics Mind-body connection and meditation In Brain Buzzed, Dr. Marlin Cluts offers 39 intentionally brief insights in fun, bite-sized chapters. Specifically writing for the lay person, Cluts combines a curiosity of learning (a doctorate in Human Performance Technology), with the brevity of the business world (a retired ...

Unlock the Blueprint of Human Life: Your Essential Guide to Developmental Psychology! Have you ever wondered what truly shapes who we become? From the miraculous moments of birth to the wisdom of old age, human development is a captivating journey of continuous change. Dive into the fascinating world of DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Summarized and discover the core forces that drive our thoughts, feelings, and growth across the entire lifespan. Authored by Devon Kade and The Sum It Collective, this definitive guide distills complex theories and groundbreaking research into clear, actionable ...

UNIVERSAL TRUTHS is a short, business quick read for busy executives, founders, strategists, and consultants who feel the silent pressure to “just use AI” for everything -- thinking included. AI has closed the knowledge gap. What used to be a competitive advantage (knowing more, faster) is now cheap. The real edge has moved. It’s now the ability to define the real problem - the human problem underneath the business problem - before it shows up in the numbers. This book gives you a practical method to do exactly that, without turning your leadership into therapy or your strategy into ...

For the past 50 years, popular culture has led us to believe in the left brain vs. right brain theory of personality types. It would be an illuminating theory if it did not have one major drawback: It is simply not supported by science. In contrast, the Top Brain, Bottom Brain theory is based on solid research that has stayed within the confines of labs all over the world—until now.

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Oliver Sacks A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Oliver Sacks transformed the world’s understanding of the human mind by turning neurology into narrative. From the silent wards of Beth Abraham Hospital to bestselling books that read like modern parables, he revealed that behind every symptom lies a story — and that listening is the most powerful form of healing. This concise yet powerful volume distils Sacks’s life and work into clear, engaging chapters that trace his journey from wartime London to the frontiers of consciousness. Through vivid ...

Don't we often wake up contemplating on the previous day's experience, whether all details are real? What is the fundamental nature of reality? Let's see this in more detail in the book FUNDAMENTALS OF REALITY. Reality is the state of existence encompassing everything that is, has been, and will be. Understanding the fundamentals of reality involves delving into various fields of philosophy, physics, and metaphysics: Perception and Experience: Reality is often shaped by our perception and experience. Our senses provide information about the external world but can be limited and even ...