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"What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does it exist? We take our experience of being in the world for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises profound questions: Why would any collection of matter in the universe be conscious? How are we able to think about this? And why should we? In this wonderfully accessible book, Annaka Harris guides us through the evolving definitions, philosophies, and scientific findings that probe...

"For the first time, a Neuroscientist and Senior Lecturer at MIT reveals the surprising science that supports The Law of Attraction as an effective tool for self-discovery and offers a guide to discovering your authentic self and accessing your best life now"--

"Throughout our life, we look for ways to keep our mind sharp and effortlessly productive. Now, globe trotting neurosurgeon Dr. Sanjay Gupta offers insights from top scientists all over the world, whose cutting-edge research can help you heighten and protect brain function and maintain cognitive health at any age. Keep Sharp debunks common myths about aging and cognitive decline, explores whether there's a "best" diet or exercise regimen for the brain,...

"Learning Mechanisms" is a part of the college-level textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the psychology of learning and the neurobiological basis of learning, and the neural mechanisms behind learning. It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained for easy reading. The principles and concepts are introduced systematically so students can learn and...

A once vibrant oak tree in her yard began dying, voicing cries of help through its dead leaves and moss-covered branches. Inside the house Barbara too was in crisis, the recipient of her husband's anger and rage. As time passes Barbara can no longer stay strong. While she deals with her own demons, the oak too weakens. Based on a true story, this woman takes us inside her emotionally charged existence, letting us feel the anguish of domestic abuse,...

Abrir las puertas a una vida más plena. Ese es el objetivo de la Programación Neurolingüística (PNL). Y, para lograrlo, esta terapia trabaja con una serie de técnicas que tratan de averiguar cómo trabaja nuestra mente, de qué manera afecta al lenguaje y cómo usar este conocimiento para lograr que las tareas cotidianas de nuestra vida nos resulten fáciles y eficientes. Creada a mediados de los años setenta del pasado siglo por Richard Bandler...

El desarrollo de nuestro cerebro-cuerpo-mente-espíritu no es una atribución determinada por la suerte, el destino o los genes. Es el resultado, sobre todo, de lo que cada uno hace por sí mismo y de la relación que construye con el entorno. Esto se traduce en una conformación cerebral quedefine la posibilidad de ser creativos, inteligentes y eficaces en las actividades que debemos y queremos realizar, y en definitive, de lograr una vida plena. A...

"Experimental Methods in Neuropsychopharmacology" is a part of the college-level Neuropsychopharmacology course series textbooks. It is a tutorial written in questions and answers format to describe the experimental methodologies in studying the behavior and pharmacological responses in animals, and the scientific principles underlying such experimentations. It is a study guide with in-depth explanations. Each section is a modular unit that is self-contained...

A SUPERB book ... by one of the profound thinkers in our field behavioral economics." - Michal G. Bartlett on the second edition Luca's book was so helpful to my work. Opened my eyes up to some more reasons why change is so hard." - Chris Murman on the first edition So insightful with common sense applications of complexity and the ability to communicate clearly!!" - Bob Klapetzky Seen on Nudgestock. Reviews of Luca Dellanna's previous books "Absolutely...

Cómo repensar el trabajo, la educación, el deporte, la arquitectura, el diseño, la moda, la salud y la espiritualidad desde el punto de vista del cuerpo. La cada vez mayor difusión de las prácticas corporales basadas en la percepción del cuerpo desde su interior está develando escenarios diferentes e inesperados en todos los campos. Gran parte de las dificultades que encontramos al vivir nacen del hecho que es nuestro ser el que se adapta a...