This award-winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. CGI artworks and brain MRI scans reveal the brain’s anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify the complex processes of brain function, such as how nerves transmit signals, how memories are laid down and recalled, and how we register emotions. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain: what does it means to be conscious, what happens when we’re asleep, and are the brains of men and women different? Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible and authoritative reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its third edition, the Brain Book provides an up-to-date guide to one of science’s most exciting frontiers. With its coverage of over 50 brain-related diseases and disorders - from strokes to brain tumours and schizophrenia - it is also an essential manual for students and healthcare professionals.

This award-winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. CGI artworks and brain MRI scans reveal the brain’s anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify the complex processes of brain function, such as how nerves transmit signals, how memories are laid down and recalled, and how we register emotions. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain: what does it means to be conscious, what happens when we’re asleep, and are the brains of men and women different? Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible and authoritative reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its third edition, the Brain Book provides an up-to-date guide to one of science’s most exciting frontiers. With its coverage of over 50 brain-related diseases and disorders - from strokes to brain tumours and schizophrenia - it is also an essential manual for students and healthcare professionals.

This award-winning science book uses the latest findings from neuroscience research and brain-imaging technology to take you on a journey into the human brain. CGI artworks and brain MRI scans reveal the brain's anatomy in unprecedented detail. Step-by-step sequences unravel and simplify the complex processes of brain function, such as how nerves transmit signals, how memories are laid down and recalled, and how we register emotions. The book answers fundamental and compelling questions about the brain: what does it means to be conscious, what happens when we're asleep, and are the brains of men and women different? Written by award-winning author Rita Carter, this is an accessible and authoritative reference book to a fascinating part of the human body. Thanks to improvements in scanning technology, our understanding of the brain is changing fast. Now in its third edition, the Brain Book provides an up-to-date guide to one of science's most exciting frontiers. With its coverage of over 50 brain-related diseases and disorders - from strokes to brain tumours and schizophrenia - it is also an essential manual for students and healthcare professionals.

A fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain and nervous system for young science enthusiasts. The brain - a wrinkly, spongy mass the size of a cauliflower that sits in our heads and controls everything we do! Discover what its made of, how it works and why we even need one in this fun, fact-packed introduction to the brain. Inside the pages of this STEM book for children aged 7-9, budding young scientists will discover: - An age-appropriate introduction to the brain, what it is, what it does, how it works, and how it evolved - All about how scientists study the brain and nervous system - Introduces concepts like how we think, what consciousness is, and how the brains of other animals are different - Encourages young readers to develop an interest in STEM fields - including biology, medicine, and science - Each page is filled with engaging photographs and artworks with easy to understand text Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized chunks of information, this book covers all your questions on everything from the anatomy of the brain and nervous system, to how information is collected and sent around the body. Also, explore questions about the brain that we don't know the answers to yet! This educational book for kids introduces complex topics in an age-appropriate way, from how our brains learn and how processes like making memories, thinking, emotions, and sleep happen in the brain. Kids will also learn about the weird and wonderful world of different animal brains and how they impact their behaviour. With entertaining illustrated characters, clear diagrams, and fascinating photographs, children will love learning about their minds and this all-important organ. Complete the series: The Brain Book is an ideal introduction to the brain and nervous system, but why not check out the other titles in this educational book series, The Bacteria Book and The DNA Book - an excellent introduction to science for young readers and a great addition to any library.

Roly is a woodlouse and Rita is a firefly. They are very different, but this is why they like each other. Then, one day, Rita thinks Roly's suit is too hard and Roly thinks Rita shines too brightly. Suddenly being different seems very difficult. This wonderful pop-book from the author of The Colour Monster is a celebration of friendship and differences.

This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life.

The human brain is a most remarkable organ, but how well do we really understand the way it works? What is a brain and what is the mind? Do you only use 10% of your brain? Why do some people hear colour? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions and many more, then Simply The Brain may be the book for you! Simply The Brain explores everything that goes on in the brain when you think, feel, and perceive the world around you. If you're seeking a guide that breaks down the inner workings of the mind and the brain, in a way that is easy to understand and jargon-free, then this essential guide is packed with everything you need to understand the basics quickly and easily. Covering more than 90 key ideas from neurons and nerves to forming memories and brain implants, each pared-back entry explains the concept more clearly than ever before. Dive straight in to discover: - Simple, easy-to-understand graphics help to explain more than 90 key concepts - Covers all aspects the brain to give a brief overview of this complex subject - Concise explanations quickly convey the most important information Combining bold, elegant graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply The Brain is the perfect introduction to the subject for those who are short of time but hungry for knowledge, so if you're interested in neuroscience or curious about how the mind works - then this is the book for you!

Become the ultimate Pokemon trainer with this brain-busting puzzle book! Put your skills to the test with over 70 word, number and logic puzzles for Pokemon fans. Work your way through the puzzles and become the ultimate brain-buster of them all. Featuring all your favourite Pokemon including Pikachu, Psyduck, Bulbasaur, Togepi and Squirtle, plus new characters from the Galar region. With over 70 brain-teasing puzzles, you've gotta solve em' all!

This book forms part of a series of puzzle books, produced by the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of the Codebreakers and establish whether you have the puzzle-solving skills needed to have worked at wartime Bletchley Park. Other titles in the series are Brain Boosting and Brain Training Puzzles, Logic Puzzles, Codewords, Crosswords, Sudoku and Wordsearch.

Motion sickness. Nightmares. Forgetting people's names. Why did I walk into this room?? For something supposedly so brilliant and evolutionarily advanced, the human brain is pretty messy, fallible and disorganised. In The Idiot Brain neuroscientist Dean Burnett celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives. Expertly researched and entertainingly written, this book is for anyone who has wondered why their brain seems to be sabotaging their life, and what on earth it is really up to.

A new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids series, this book is packed with logic puzzles that are guaranteed to put your powers of deduction to the test. From mind-boggling sudoku and stupefying simple-loop games to bridge-building challenges and cryptic conundrums, there are plenty of exciting puzzles to keep your brain busy. Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.

Have you ever thought about everything your brain does for you? It is always working to keep you alive and safe. (Plus it lets you think about funny stuff, too.) So why is the brain such a big deal? Because it makes you YOU, of course! This funny and factual picture book from Heart and Brain creator Nick Seluk explains the science behind everything the brain helps you do: keeping your heart beating, telling you when you are sleepy, remembering stuff, and more. The brain is in charge of everything you do, every minute of every day for your entire life. That's kind of a big deal. Each spread features bite-sized text and comic-style art with sidebars sprinkled throughout. Anthropomorphized organs and body parts - recognizable from Nick Seluk's New York Times bestselling book - help readers learn through funny jokes and comic panels. Funny, smart, and accessible, The Brain Is Kind of a Big Deal is a must-have!

This book forms part of a series of puzzle books, produced by the Bletchley Park Trust. Follow in the footsteps of the Codebreakers and establish whether you have the puzzle-solving skills needed to have worked at wartime Bletchley Park. Other titles in the series are Brain Boosting and Brain Training Puzzles, Logic Puzzles, One Minute Puzzles, Crosswords, Sudoku and Wordsearch.

"The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" is a book written by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. This insightful book explores the complex workings of a child's brain and provides parents with practical strategies to help their children thrive and develop in a healthy way.The authors combine their expertise in neuroscience and child psychology to present twelve key strategies that parents can use to promote emotional intelligence, resilience, and positive brain development in their children. These strategies focus on nurturing the child's whole brain, integrating the left and right hemispheres for optimal functioning.Throughout the book, Siegel and Bryson provide real-life examples and practical tips for implementing these strategies in everyday situations. They explain how parents can engage their children in age-appropriate conversations, help them understand and manage their emotions, foster healthy attachments, and promote problem-solving skills."The Whole-Brain Child" offers valuable insights into how children's brains develop and how parents can support their growth and well-being. It is a comprehensive guide that empowers parents with knowledge and tools to nurture their child's developing mind and build strong parent-child relationships.

A new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids series, this book is brimming with games to test children's knowledge of STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and mathematics - in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. Can you use the arrows to code the computer? Or work out which plane flies fastest? Or match the animals to their habitats? From chemistry conundrums and mathematical mazes to technology teasers and engineering enigmas, there are plenty of puzzles to keep your brain in shape away from the lab. Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping success Brain Games for Clever Kids.

Состояние носителя: S. Состояние конверта: S. Catherine Called Birdy. Виниловая пластинка . 2 lp Side 1 1. Misty Miller - "Alright" (4:19) 2. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Introductions" (1:10) 3. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Questioning Birdy" (2:34) 4. Misty Miller - "Honey To The Bee" (3:46) 5. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Aelis Arrives" (1:54) 6. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "The Book Of Catherine" (0:36) 7. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "A Gift From Uncle George" (1:30) Side 2 1. Misty Miller - "Connection" (2:33) 2. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Suitor Montage" (1:41) 3. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "The First Suitor Calls" (0:46) 4. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Criers" (1:16) 5. Misty Miller - "My Boyfriend's Back" (2:52) 6. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "I Blame The Eel Pie" (3:01) 7. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "A Medieval Wedding" (3:15) 8. Misty Miller - "Girl On Fire" (1:12) Side 3 1. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "We Don't Get To Choose" (1:40) 2. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Truest Passions" (0:55) 3. Misty Miller - "Fade Into You" (5:28) 4. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "What Really Is A Virgin?" (1:56) 5. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "The Virgins Suite" (2:00) 6. Shuga - "Sweet Dream" (3:53) Side 4 1. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Birdy Is Leaving" (1:33) 2. Bella Ramsey - "Birdy Song" (3:40) 3. Carter Burwell & Roomful Of Teeth - "Reprieved" (2:26) 4. Misty Miller - "Young Turks" (5:07) Тип носителя: Виниловая пластинка