Your Brain: The Missing Manual--New from O'Reilly Media: How to Get the Most From Your Mind

28.05.08 - 19:48 ... source : O'Reilly Media

... Sebastopol, CA—We all depend on that wet mass of crumpled up cell tissue called the brain, but few of us understand how this complex and most important organ works. Yet if the human brain sported an owner's manual, it would very likely look like this intriguingly engaging new book from O'Reilly, Your Brain: The Missing Manual ($24.99). An essential guide for the modern brain owner by expert author Matthew MacDonald, Your Brain comes packed with ready-to-follow advice on everything from eating right to improving your memory. "I wanted to write a book that claimed the middle ground between brain biology and practical advice," explains Matthew. "So I combined key insights about how the brain works with a practical payoff." The result is an addictively readable guide. Your Brain doesn't just focus on how the brain works, but also on how you can use it more effectivel ...» Next (HTML)