9780596517786 - Your Brain: The Missing Manual: How to get the most from your mind (Missing Manuals) von MacDonald, Matthew (14 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Zustand: as new. Wie neu/Like new.

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Beschriftungen / Markierungen; Leichte Risse. Puzzles and brain twisters are increasingly popular as people, especially Baby Boomers and information workers, seek to maintain cognitive function. This engaging guide emphasizes the importance of proper brain care. It offers practical insights on maximizing brain potential, grounded in current neuroscience. Readers will explore various brain aspects, including:- **Brain Food**: Discover the right nutrition for optimal brain function and how hunger is regulated by chemicals.- **Sleep**: Understand the sleep cycle and circadian rhythms, along with tips for improving sleep quality.- **Memory**: Learn techniques to enhance recall and memory performance.- **Reason**: Tackle logical fallacies and develop strategies for effective argumentation, while examining the roots of prejudices.- **Creativity and Problem-Solving**: Gain brainstorming techniques that encourage breaking free from limiting assumptions.- **Understanding Others**: Delve into the differences in male and female brains and the development of infants' cognitive abilities.The guide also reveals how emotional connections influence memory retention and the impact of office dynamics on behavior. With this resource, you can learn to navigate your brain's quirks and limitations, making the journey of understanding your mind an exciting adventure.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 1st edition. 261 pages. 9.00x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. Looks at how to get the most out of your brain - how you can use it more effectively. Presenting a tour of several aspects of the brain, this book offers advice about: the right fuel for the brain and how the brain commands hunger; the sleep cycle and circadian rhythm, and how to get a good night's sleep; and techniques for improving your recall. Num Pages: 261 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: VSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456. . 2008. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Zustand: Very good.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Looks at how to get the most out of your brain - how you can use it more effectively. Presenting a tour of several aspects of the brain, this book offers advice about: the right fuel for the brain and how the brain commands hunger the sleep cycle and circa.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Puzzles and brain twisters to keep your mind sharp and your memory intact are all the rage today. More and more people -- Baby Boomers and information workers in particular -- are becoming concerned about their gray matter's ability to function, and with good reason. As this sensible and entertaining guide points out, your brain is easily your most important possession. It deserves proper upkeep.Your Brain: The Missing Manual is a practical look at how to get the most out of your brain -- not just how the brain works, but how you can use it more effectively. What makes this book different than the average self-help guide is that it's grounded in current neuroscience. You get a quick tour of several aspects of the brain, complete with useful advice about: Brain Food: The right fuel for the brain and how the brain commands hunger (including an explanation of the different chemicals that control appetite and cravings) Sleep: The sleep cycle and circadian rhythm, and how to get a good night's sleep (or do the best you can without it) Memory: Techniques for improving your recall Reason: Learning to defeat common sense; logical fallacies (including tactics for winning arguments); and good reasons for bad prejudices Creativity and Problem-Solving: Brainstorming tips and thinking not outside the box, but about the box -- in other words, find the assumptions that limit your ideas so you can break through them Understanding Other People's Brains: The battle of the sexes and babies developing brainsLearn about the built-in circuitry that makes office politics seem like a life-or-death struggle, causes you to toss important facts out of your memory if they're not emotionally charged, and encourages you to eat huge amounts of high-calorie snacks. With Your Brain: The Missing Manual you'll discover that, sometimes, you can learn to compensate for your brain or work around its limitations -- or at least to accept its eccentricities. Exploring your brain is the greatest adventure and biggest mystery you'll ever face. This guide has exactly the advice you need.