Memory Disorders

INCLUDES A NEW AUDIO AFTERWORD! NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLOË GRACE MORETZ A “captivating” (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one...

Yellow is a haunting psychological novel that spirals deep into the fractured mind of Beth, a girl who split herself to survive the truth she could never face. Trapped between reality and delusion, Beth creates Liz—everything she wishes she could be: beautiful, powerful, untouchable. But as Liz’s perfect world unravels, so does Beth’s grip on her own. From childhood trauma to the final shattering moment that defines her fate, Yellow pulls you into a labyrinth of blurred memories, hallucinations, and raw human darkness. It forces the question: Is madness truly a curse—or a final ...

Designed for psychotherapists and their clients, Peter Levine's latest best-seller continues his groundbreaking exploration of the central role of the body in processing—and healing—trauma. With foreword by Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score In Trauma and Memory...

Does someone you know and care about have Alzheimer’s or memory issues? Do you feel overwhelmed and alone in your experience – in your role as a caregiver for someone with dementia? Alzheimer’s, Dementia, & Memory Loss: A survival guide for caregivers will provide you with the tools and support you need to successfully cope with and navigate this difficult journey. This “First Aid Kit” will help you address many concerns and questions you may have. Topics include getting a diagnosis, asking for help, humour as a coping strategy, caregiver stress, self-care, coping with difficult ...

Including real life stories, this newly revised third edition of the award-winning bestseller—voted one of the top twenty parenting books—provides parents with the most up-to-date research, effective discipline tips, and practical strategies for raising spirited children. Do you ever wonder...

Your Mind, Reimagined: Discover the Secret to Quieting Intrusive ThoughtsHave intrusive thoughts ever made you question your sanity or control over your life? Do you find yourself paralyzed by unwanted thoughts that you can't seem to shake off? Are you ready to regain control and silence the intrusive thoughts that plague your mind? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then know that there are millions of other people who struggle with intrusive thoughts just as you do. A common misconception is only people with severe mental illness experience intrusive thoughts. When in ...

A groundbreaking exploration of how finding one's way later in life can be an advantage to long-term achievement and happiness. “What Yogi Berra observed about a baseball game—it ain't over till it's over—is true about life, and [Late Bloomers] is the ultimate proof of this. . . . It’s...

NOW A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Compelling….Kaku thinks with great breadth, and the vistas he presents us are worth the trip” —The New York Times Book Review The New York Times best-selling author of PHYSICS OF THE IMPOSSIBLE, PHYSICS OF THE FUTURE and HYPERSPACE tackles the most...

It took 40,000 client hours to write a book that offers real strategies for how people with ADHD can get more done. Most adults with ADHD wish they were more productive. And consistent. And on time. Most of the advice on living with ADHD involves some aspect of productivity. However, because people are complicated and life is varied, too often that advice falls flat. The ADHD Productivity Manual goes both deeper and wider and covers thirty-six areas that influence productivity for people with ADHD.

"David Stifel provides a confident professorial tone in his narration of [Eric] Kandel's fascinating audiobook. Listeners searching for a fundamental review of neurobiology will find it satisfyingly comprehensive." — AudioFile Magazine Eric R. Kandel, the winner of the Nobel Prize in...

Filled with actionable strategies proven to improve focus, increase productivity, and promote well-being, Brain Hacks will help you transform the way you work, live, and feel by tapping into the power of your executive functioning skills. Modern life requires a lot of our brains. We need to stay organized, manage our time wisely, and make important decisions. These essential skills - known as executive functioning - affect every aspect of our lives, from how we function at work and home to how we manage stress.

Grief, mental illness, and the bonds of family are movingly explored in this extraordinary memoir “suffused with emotional depth and intellectual inquiry” (Rachel Louise Snyder, author of No Visible Bruises) as a writer delves into the tragedy of his mother’s violent death at the hands of...

It is now thought that people who have been traumatized hold an implicit memory of traumatic events in their brains and bodies. That memory is often expressed in the symptomatology of post-traumatic stress disorder - nightmares, flashbacks, startle responses, and dissociative behaviors. In essence, the body of the traumatized individual refuses to be ignored. While reducing the chasm between scientific theory and clinical practice and bridging the gap between talk therapy and body therapy, Rothschild presents principles and non-touch techniques for giving the body its due.

In the tradition of The Emperor of All Maladies and The Noonday Demon, a moving, eye-opening exploration of PTSD Just as polio loomed over the 1950s, and AIDS stalked the 1980s and ’90s, posttraumatic stress disorder haunts us in the early years of the twenty-first century. Over a decade into...

Imagine unlocking your full brain power with ADHD-optimized nutrition. You don't need a fancy pantry overhaul. The truth is many brain-boosting foods are affordable and readily available. Not only will this book help your focus and mood, but it might even save you time and money!

The quest to understand how memory works and how it fails remains a cornerstone of both psychology and neuroscience; however, defining memory is not easy. At a higher level, memory is sometimes seen as a psychological function for the preservation of information, while other definitions focus on...

Explore the human mind and understand the science behind how you and other people in your life think and act in a wide range of everyday situations with this brand new guide to applied psychology. Using straightforward definitions and clear text, How Psychology Works makes the workings of the...

The daily challenges of living – and thriving – with the realities of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect millions worldwide, reshaping the lives of individuals and their loved ones. In this book, readers will find a compassionate guide to understanding, managing, and navigating the complexities of these life-altering conditions. With expert insights and practical tools, this book helps caregivers, families, and patients face the journey ahead with knowledge, resilience, and hope. This book contains the following: The early signs of dementia and how to ...

She falls asleep in her bed. She wakes up in places she’s never been. Every morning, Mara Hale wakes with dirt under her nails, bruises she can’t explain, and a growing sense that something is wrong. Doors she locked are open. Objects are out of place. Her phone shows gaps in time she can’t remember. At first, she tells herself it’s stress. Exhaustion. Night terrors. Then she finds evidence that she’s been leaving the house. As Mara searches for answers, her nights grow longer—and more dangerous. Someone is watching her. Someone knows where she goes after dark. And the truth ...

Welcome to this game-changing guide: "Men with Adult ADHD" - your personal roadmap to unlocking hidden potential and achieving greatness. It provides practical, actionable strategies tailored specifically for men like you. Say goodbye to the days of feeling overwhelmed and hello to a world where your ADHD becomes your secret weapon. Soon you'll learn how to work with your unique brain wiring, not against it, channeling your boundless energy into remarkable achievements that will leave others in awe.