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Computers Super Store > Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
by: John Medina
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 612.82
EAN: 9780979777707
ISBN: 0979777704
Label: Pear Press
Manufacturer: Pear Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 301
Publication Date: 2008-03
Publisher: Pear Press
Studio: Pear Press
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Most of us have no idea what's really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know--such as the brain's need for physical activity to work at its best.
How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multi-tasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget--and so important to repeat new information? Is it true that men and women have different brains?
In Brain Rules, molecular biologist Dr. John Medina shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.
Medina's fascinating stories and sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You'll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You'll peer over a surgeon's shoulder as he finds, to his surprise, that we have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You'll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can't tie his own shoes.
You will discover how:
- Every brain is wired differently
- Exercise improves cognition
- We are designed to never stop learning and exploring
- Memories are volatile
- Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
- Vision trumps all of the other senses
- Stress changes the way we learn
In the end, you'll understand how your brain really works--and how to get the most out of it.
About the DVD The Brain Rules DVD, included with this book, is a lively tour of the 12 brain rules. You will experience firsthand Medina's rare gift for making science fun, accessible, and relevant. The DVD will take your understanding of the book to the next level.
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Fascinating research. Great insights to put into use right away. May seem a little "out of the box" for most corporate types, but most great ideas are...
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It describes very well and in simple language how the brain works, and how it integrates with psychology. It gave me a good insight how our lives and thoughts may affect our brain.
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Why does EVERY scientist who writes a book for the masses, on the brain, need to go into great length about what the structures look like. This book would have been better if the author focused more on useful information. For example, Gender (which he refers to as sex). He gives no useful information about what we can ... Read More
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The first rule grabbed me - exercise to boost brain power. Medina gave lots of examples of how exercise helps brain function. He also explained how our school and workplace are set up which encourages no activity so low brain function. Since I am a health guy and believe in exercise, I really liked the first rule.
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Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (Book & DVD)
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