Why can't you remember where you put your keys?

Or the title of the movie you saw last week?

Anyone older than forty knows that forgetfulness can be unnerving, frustrating, and sometimes terrifying. With compassion and humor, acclaimed journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin explores the factors that determine how well or poorly one's brain will age.

She takes readers along on her lively journey--consulting with experts in the fields of sleep, stress, traumatic brain injury, hormones, genetics, and dementia, as well as specialists in nutrition, cognitive psychology, and the burgeoning field of drug-based cognitive enhancement. Along the way, she turns up fresh scientific findings, explores the dark regions of the human brain, and hears the intimate confessions of high-functioning midlife adults who--like so many of us--are desperate to understand exactly what's going on upstairs.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

How much of what we call "mind" exists below our consciousness? Can we access seemingly inaccessible memories? Is it possible to train and focus the conscious mind to tap our unconscious reserves? In this forgotten classic from 1903, William Walker Atkinson-one of the most influential thinkers of the early-20th-century "New Age" philosophy of New Thought-explores the unknown realms of human memory and how we can increase our personal power and grow as mindful beings by becoming more aware of our own psyches. Atkinson discusses: . the subconscious storehouse . attention and concentration . acquiring impressions . eye perception and memory . ear perception and memory . remembrance, recollection, and recognition . and more. American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932) was editor of the popular magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905, and editor of the journal Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919. He authored dozens of New Thought books under numerous pseudonyms, some of which are likely still unknown today, including "Yogi Ramacharaka" and "Theron Q. Dumont."

Think you have untapped powers? You do. In this work, originally published in 1913, one of the earliest New Age thinkers asserts that not only do we all have the power to achieve greater wisdom, creativity, productivity, and fulfillment, but that this growth is possible for anyone who is willing to concentrate. Foreshadowing the modern field of positive psychology by decades, Larson provides illuminating information about how the brain works in tandem with the body and the emotions, and walks you through exercises that help you gain mental strength and agility, ultimately improving your thinking-and your life. American New Thought pioneer CHRISTIAN DAA LARSON (b. 1874) is the author of the well-known Optimist Creed and published several important works of spiritual science, including Mastery of Self, In the Light of the Spirit, and The Great Within.

""Islands of Recall" will take you on a journey through your life. Because it is written in guided imagery, you will board a "Ship of Memory" which will sail you first to "Childhood Island." When you have written your way through "Childhood Island," the "Ship of Memory" will return to take you to "Teen Island" and all the "islands" of your life until you arrive to the place in your life where you are today. Simultaneously, you will be keeping a journal of your experiences in present time. This way you will be afforded a look at how the past has influenced the present. The book also contains forty-eight short stories as examples from anyone's life as well as a technical guide for correct and effective writing. The end result will be a publishable book that will show you more about yourself than you have known and a legacy for others ." ""Islands of Recall" is much, much more than a book on writing. I have read half a million books on writing but I was floored by 'Islands of Recall' and humbled by its wisdom. This brilliant, insightful book by Ms. Cabral teaches the art of writing along with the art of living. After reading it, both your writing and your relationships are bound to improve. This is a bonafide win-win."" Wesley Carrington Graeyer Author of "The Tornado Struck at Midnight" ""Through Louise Cabral's book, 'Islands of Recall' I learned enough about writing to make me an author. She showed me the importance of writing with feeling. I learned that for every event and every action there is a reaction, which led me to look into my responses from my farm life at the beginning to the war years that were so different from my early environment. Her book taught me how to write action and dialogue. Her reservoir of knowledge inspired me to write my own story in a book of my own."" Richard Cornelius-author of "From the Farm and Off to War"

A power tune-up to get your brain revved and ready for high speed

Misplacing car keys, spacing out during an important meeting, or drawing a blank on a name--these are signs of a brain in desperate need of a good workout. The authors of Dental Floss for the Mind have designed a whole new collection of challenging, fun, interactive activities to boost brain function.

Get Your Brain in the Fast Lane features over 100 inventive and engaging exercises designed to stimulate, develop, and improve five key cognitive areas of the brain: attention, memory, language skills, visual and spatial recognition, and reasoning. A customized scoring system enables you to assess your skills, identify problem areas, and set goals for improvement.

1874. Contents: Classification and Functions of the Intellectual Faculties; Individuality; Form; Size; Weight; Color; Order; Calculation; Locality; Eventuality; Time; Tune; Language; Causality; Comparison; Human Nature; Developments Requisite for Particular Avocations. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be light, spotty or faded. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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The human mind has a hidden power that can do amazing things. The key is for one to learn how to activate this power and control it. That is what this book is about. Subjects include training the mind, improving concentration, strengthening thought power, meditation, improving memory, thought transference, building the mental body, combining thoughts with others and achieving peace of mind. This is an easy to read instruction manual for the mind that includes practical exercises.

REALM OF WEALTH THE 9 CYCLES OF PROSPERITY The Realm of Wealth brings the ancient Prosperity Cycles into your hands. Find out why, in the midst of the Information Age, these Cycles are even more powerful. James Tavian Alexander reaches back in time when simple cycles were clear to man, and rewarded him. As important and valuable that these Cycles were long ago, they are much more powerful today due to the exponential nature of our time. Discover how to activate, amplify and leverage these Cycles to enter the Realm of Wealth. Once there, you can operate at your highest level to manifest prosperity and abundance. This is a modern "how to" revelation of the Cycles of the Universe that govern us all. These highly powerful sure-fire methods will allow you to re-create your life on your terms; they are the keys to unlock the apparatus of the Universe.

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1874. Contents: Classification and Functions of the Intellectual Faculties; Individuality; Form; Size; Weight; Color; Order; Calculation; Locality; Eventuality; Time; Tune; Language; Causality; Comparison; Human Nature; Developments Requisite for Particular Avocations. Due to the age and scarcity of the original we reproduced, some pages may be light, spotty or faded. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

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The Only Book of Its Kind--Build Memory Power Whether You're 8 or 80
Dean Vaughn's" How to Remember Anything" is a remarkable system for harnessing your brain's capacity for memory. Vaughn's user-friendly ten-step system goes beyond the drills and repetitions many of us learned as children by tapping into the power of sight and hearing. Visualizations, sound-alike words, and odd juxtapositions of objects (the more illogical the better) are some of the elements of Vaughn's sure-fire program to remember and retain everything from the names of the presidents of the United States to birthdays and appointments. Millions of individuals have benefited from this remarkable, proven memory system. You will too!
"How to Remember Anything" will help you remember: * names and faces * vocabulary and world languages* where you put things * numbers, reports and meeting agendas* appointments, birthdays and anniversaries * your schedule and things to do* how to speak in public without notes* geography, geometry* ANYTHING!

The Mature Mind delivers good news for those in the second half of life, with an extraordinary account of cutting-edge neuroscience, ground-breaking psychology, fascinating vignettes from history and case studies, and practical advice for personal growth strategies. Gene Cohen, a renowned psychiatrist and gerontologist, draws from more than thirty years of research to show that surprising positive changes in our brains have the powerful potential to enhance, not diminish, our lives after fifty.

In the building of character and individuality, the memory plays an important part, for upon the strength of the impressions received, and the firmness with which they are retained, depends the fibre of character and individuality. Our experiences are indeed the stepping stones to greater attainments, and at the same time our guides and protectors from danger.-from "Memory: Its Importance"New Thought proponents at the turn of the 20th century sought to use mysticism to unleash the forces of the universe in themselves. One of the most influential thinkers of this early "New Age" philosophy promises here, in this 1913 book, to show the reader how to cultivate the memory in such a way as to improve one's entire life. Atkinson's method is not geared to mere recollection of facts: it encourages a holistically "correct seeing, thinking, and remembering." With secrets hidden for almost a century, this book will teach you to train the eye as well as the ear to improve your ability to recall names, faces, numbers, music, facts, and much more.American writer WILLIAM WALKER ATKINSON (1862-1932) was born in Baltimore and had built up a successful law practice in Pennsylvania before professional burnout led him to the religious New Thought movement. He served as editor of the popular magazine New Thought from 1901 to 1905, and as editor of the journal Advanced Thought from 1916 to 1919. He authored dozens of New Thought books-including The Philosophies and Religions of India, Arcane Formula or Mental Alchemy and Vril, or Vital Magnetism-under numerous pseudonyms, some of which are likely still unknown today.

Discover brain training activities, scientific revelations, and tips to help unlock your mind's potential! Packed with cognitive exercises, logic puzzles and mind maps, this brain activity book offers a balanced, clear, colourful and practical guide to keeping your brain fit. Inside the pages of this scientifically based brain fitness programme, you'll find: - Clear visual explanations on how the brain works, how it recalls memories, and how and why it forgets - Practical advice on how to monitor and maintain a healthy brain function - Step-by-step mental exercises and activities to help train your brain - from sudoku to learning a language Packed with expert advice, brain tests, and a range of exercises to stimulate your memory and mental agility, The Brain Fitness Book will equip you with everything you need to keep your brain working to its maximum potential. It includes puzzles, sensory exercises and step-by-step introductions to activities from playing the guitar to beginning yoga and tai chi. Discover how to achieve a brain-healthy lifestyle! This empowering guide highlights the role of quality sleep, a healthy diet and physical exercise to help you look after both your physical and mental well-being. Our mental fitness is just as crucial as our body's, with regular training your brain helps you to be less prone to age-related decline, as well as conquering stress, anxiety, and the risk of depression. The Brain Fitness Book is the perfect gift or purchase for anyone interested in maintaining mental health and cognition.

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Millions worldwide suffer from Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and othe degenerative brain disorders. Although these are widely considered unprecentable, Dr. Zaldy S. Tan has developed a revolutionary plan that can slow down or prevent memory loss. Breakthrough research has identified the red flag behind early brain degeneration and Alzheimer's known as Mild Cognitive Impairment phase (MCI). AGE-PROOF YOUR MIND offers a revolutionary test to help readers identify memory problems and features a newly-developed 60- minute brain workout that proactively targets and strengthens specific areas of mental weakness to help prevent further deterioration of the brain. The book also reveals cutting-edge research on specific diet and lifestyle changes readers can make to achieve optimal mental health.

The success of every individual in his every day life, business, trade or other occupation depends in one way another upon possessing a good memory. The idea of cultivating a good memory is carried out in detail as the reader progresses with the various stages of the subject through this book. The reader will see that the first thing to do is to find something to remember; then to impress that thing clearly and distinctly upon the receptive tablets of the memory; then to exercise the remembrance in the direction of bringing out the stored facts of the memory; then to acquire the scientific methods of recollecting special items of memory that may be necessary at some special time.

aImpressive. . . Wide-ranging. . . . "The Wisdom Paradox" makes a compelling case for the possibility of maintaining a sharp mind far into old age.a
aKENNETH SILBER, "SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND"
"The Wisdom Paradox" explores the aging of the mind from a unique, positive perspective. In an era of increasing fears about mental deterioration, world-renowned neuropsychologist Elkhonon Goldberg provides startling new evidence that though the brain diminishes in some tasks as it ages, it gains in many ways. Most notably, it increases in what he terms awisdoma: the ability to draw upon knowledge and experience gained over a lifetime to make quick and effective decisions. Goldberg delves into the machinery of the mind, separating memory into two distinct types: singular (knowledge of a particular incident or fact) and generic (recognition of broader patterns). As the brain ages, the ability to use singular memory declines, but generic memory is unaffectedaand its importance grows. As an individual accumulates generic memory, the brain can increasingly rely upon these stored patterns to solve problems effortlessly and instantaneously. Goldberg investigates the neurobiology of wisdom, and draws on historical examples of artists and leaders whose greatest achievements were realized late in life.
Praise for "The Wisdom Paradox: "
aGood news: Our brains can and do improve with age. The evidence Goldberg presents is thorough and indisputable . . . Informative and entertaining.a
aDiane Stressing, "The Plain Dealer" (Cleveland)
a[A] graceful exposition of the latest findings in developmental neuropsychology, brain mapping, and computational neuroscience. . . Goldberg overturns stale assumptions about the different functions of the two sides of the brain and about the roles of the frontal lobes. . . It is still cheering, in an era that worships youth, to be reminded that age can bring its own intellectual gifts.a
aEmma Crichton-Miller, "The Telegraph" (London)
a"The Wisdom Paradox" is unusually easy and enjoyable to read for a book loaded with information and ideas about the brain. . . [Goldberg] is a gifted explicator and a talented writer.a
a"Cerebrum"
aA book of wise reflections on the gains, not the losses, that come to the older human mind. Here is a valuable addition to the literature on aging.a
aANTONIO R. DAMASIO, AUTHOR OF "DESCARTESa ERROR, THE FEELING OF WHAT HAPPENS," AND "LOOKING FOR SPINOZA"

Unleash the Genius Within You Re-educate your mind for better memory and understanding. In this remarkable book, Mr. Twitty presents several memory techniques to achieve maximum memory. * The Arrow and Egg Technique * The Story Telling Technique * The Infinity Technique * The Train Technique * The Loci Technique * The Peg Technique 'When I first heard of this book, it seemed to be to good to be true. But now that I've experienced it for myself, I'm a believer. Steven B. Turner-Religious Affairs 'WRITE WAY TO CHRIST MINISTRIES not only supports this book, but we highly recommend it to all Christian believers. Donzell Rosenberg-Write Way to Christ Ministries INC. This book will give you the step by step instructions to organize any information you wish to learn by giving you the ability to instantly recall it from memory. Millions of people have dramatically improved their memory by using the techniques offered in this book. 'This book has changed my life Spiritually and socially Francisco 'Poncho Enriquez