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'This book can catapult you into living fully the life that is
yours to live while you have the chance' Jon Kabat-Zinn 'A
must-read for our distracted times' Dan Goleman 'A must-have guide
to experiencing every moment of our lives' Goldie Hawn 'A treasure
trove of insights and exercises to enrich our lives' Dan Siegel
Stop for a moment. Are you here right now? Is your focus on the
words in front of you? Or is it roaming elsewhere, to the past or
future, to a worry, to your to-do list, or to your phone? The good
news: There's nothing wrong with you - your brain isn't broken. The
human brain was built to be distractible. The even better news: You
can train your brain to pay attention more effectively. Acclaimed
neuroscientist Dr Amishi Jha has dedicated her life's work to
understanding the science of attention at every level - from brain
imaging studies in the lab to field testing soldiers, firefighters
and athletes. Her mission has been to scientifically determine how
we can harness the full power of our attention to better meet all
that life demands. In Peak Mind, Dr Jha expertly guides readers
through fascinating research, debunking common assumptions about
focus and attention, and offers remarkably easy-to-adapt flexible
twelve minute-a-day exercises to lift the mental fog, declutter the
mind, and strengthen focus so that you can experience more of your
life.
This comprehensive Handbook summarizes existing work and presents
new concepts and empirical results from leading scholars in the
multidisciplinary field of behavioral and cognitive geography, the
study of the human mind, and activity in and concerning space,
place, and environment. It provides the broadest and most inclusive
coverage of the field so far, including work relevant to human
geography, cartography, and geographic information science.
Behavioral and cognitive geography originated as a contrast to
aggregate approaches to human geography that treat people as
homogenous and interchangeable; to models of human activity based
on simplistic and psychologically implausible assumptions; and to
conceptualizations of humans as passive responders to their
environment. This Handbook is highly multi- and interdisciplinary,
featuring scholars from geography, geographic information science,
and more than ten other academic disciplines; including:
psychology, linguistics, computer science, engineering,
architecture and planning, anthropology, and neuroscience. The
contributors adhere to scientific rigor in their approach, while
fully engaging with issues of emotion, subjectivity, consciousness,
and human variability. Thoroughly informed by the history of
geography and of the cognitive sciences but also providing
guideposts for future research and application, this Handbook will
be an essential resource for researchers, lecturers and students in
geography, psychology, and other social, behavioral, cognitive, and
design sciences. Contributors include: P. Agarwal, A.P. Boone, T.T.
Brunye, H. Burte, R.C. Dalton, C. Davies, R.M. Downs, S.I.
Fabrikant, A.L. Gardony, N.A. Giudice, P. Gober, K.G. Goulias, S.
Hadavi, M. Hegarty, S.C. Hirtle, C. Hoelscher, T. Ishikawa, P.
Jankowski, J. Krukar, C.A. Lawton, H.J. Miller, D.R. Montello, J.
Portugali, M. Raubal, V.R. Schinazi, W.C. Sullivan, H.A. Taylor, T.
Tenbrink, T. Thrash, P.M. Torrens, D.H. Uttal
Living in an age of digital distraction has wreaked havoc on our
brains-but there's much we can do to restore our tech-life balance.
We live in a world that is always on, where everyone is always
connected. But we feel increasingly disconnected. Why? The answer
lies in our brains. Carl D. Marci, MD, a leading expert on social
and consumer neuroscience, reviews the mounting evidence that
overuse of smart phones and social media is rewiring our brains,
resulting in a losing deal: we are neglecting the relationships
that sustain us and keep us healthy in favor of weaker and more
ephemeral ties. The ability to connect and form strong social bonds
is fundamental to human experience and emerged through unique
structures in our brains. But ever-more-powerful technologies and
ubiquitous access to media have hijacked our need to connect
intimately and emotionally with others. The quick highs of clicking
"like" and swiping right overstimulate the same neurological reward
centers associated with social relationships. The habits that
accompany our digital lifestyles are putting tremendous pressure on
critical components of the brain associated with attention,
emotion, and memory, changing how we process information and
altering how we communicate and relate, even at a physiological
level. As a psychiatrist working at the forefront of research on
the impact of digital technology, Marci has seen this
transformation up close and developed a range of responses. Rewired
provides scientifically supported solutions for everyone who wants
to restore their tech-life balance-from parents concerned about
their children's exposure to the internet to stressed workers
dealing with the deluge of emails and managing the expectation of
24/7 availability.
1) Classic anatomical atlases 2) Detailed labelling of the earliest
phases of prenatal neurological development without abbreviations
3) Appeals to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and
clinical practioners 4) Persistent relevance - brain development is
not going to change, but this Atlas offers updated terminology for
primordial neural structures.
This comprehensive volume addresses attachment theory's history as
well as its integration with neurobiology, psychophysiology,
theories of emotion, regulation theory, and mentalization theory.
It explores how clinicians can connect with their clients so that
they feel completely seen and heard. Attachment theory speaks to
one's biological drive to connect, to relate, and to feel heard.
The author aims to achieve this by condensing the enormous and
diverse literature of the field into a singular, manageable work
that clinicians can use to foster these connections. The book
traces the history of attachment theory and describes how
neurobiological research has influenced the expansion of attachment
theory, and how emotions and psychophysiology have become critical
to our understanding of human attachment connections. It concludes
with a detailed examination of how to apply these theories in
clinical practice. This practical book addresses attachment
theory's take on integrating the mind, body, and emotion when
striving toward well-being. It will be of great importance for
psychotherapy students, beginning therapists, and experienced
clinicians with an interest in attachment theory.
- Topic has had a huge surge of interest since 2000 due to the
greatly increased incidence of social communication disorders -
Covers theory and evidence-based practice, making it a rounded and
solid resource for students and professionals
The American Psychological Association now considers clinical
supervision an essential professional activity of clinical
neuropsychologists, yet most receive very little training in this
activity. Instead, they rely on publications about providing
general psychology supervision, with limited resources tailored to
the specialty of clinical neuropsychology. This book offers a
review of theoretical, practical, and ethical considerations when
providing supervision in clinical neuropsychology. In each chapter,
neuropsychologists with extensive experience teaching and
supervising trainees review the scholarly literature and share
wisdom with those who are learning how to conduct clinical
supervision. Chapters cover competency, structural and practical
issues, ethical considerations, diversity and inclusion in
supervision, future challenges, and more. The book also includes 8
appendices for easy reference on matters such as professional
competencies, evaluation, and supervision broadly. Supervision in
Neuropsychology is a well-rounded, valuable resource for those who
mentor neuropsychology trainees.
Why do minds exist? How did mud and stone develop into beings that
can experience longing, regret, love and compassion-beings that are
aware of their own experience? Until recently, science offered few
answers to these existential questions. Journey of the Mind is the
first book to offer a unified account of the mind that explains how
consciousness, language, the Self and civilisation emerged
incrementally out of chaos. The journey begins three billion years
ago with the emergence of the simplest possible mind, a nanoscopic
archeon, then ascends through amoebas, worms, frogs, birds, monkeys
and AI, examining successively smarter ways of thinking. The
authors explain the mathematical principles generating conscious
experience and show how these principles led cities and democratic
nations to develop new forms of consciousness-the self-aware
"superminds". Journey of the Mind concludes by contemplating a
higher stage of consciousness already emerging-and the ultimate
fate of all minds in the universe.
This book insightfully explores the political responses of the
religious world of the eighteenth century in John Wesley's
political writings. The text covers an expansive range of
political, social and economic topics to expertly assess the impact
of global conflicts on Britain. A fresh contribution to
eighteenth-century religious history and Wesley Studies, which
places Wesley's writings in their global political context.
Groping around a familiar room in the dark, or learning to read
again after a traumatic brain injury; navigating a virtual
landscape through an avatar, or envisioning a scene through the
eyes of a character-all of these are expressions of one fundamental
property of life, Alain Berthoz argues. They are instances of
vicariance, when the brain sidesteps an impasse by substituting one
process or function for another. In The Vicarious Brain, Creator of
Worlds, Berthoz shows that this capacity is the foundation of the
human ability to think creatively and function in a complex world.
Vicariance is often associated with proxies and delegates, but it
also refers to a biological process in which a healthy organ takes
over for a defective counterpart. Berthoz, a neuroscientist,
approaches vicariance through neuronal networks, asking how, for
example, a blind person can develop a heightened sense of touch. He
also describes how our brains model physical reality and how we use
these models to understand things that are foreign to us. Forging
across disciplinary boundaries, he explores notions of the
vicarious in paleontology, ethology, art, literature, and
psychology. Through an absorbing examination of numerous facets of
vicariance, Berthoz reveals its impact on an individual's daily
decision making and, more broadly, on the brain's creation of
worlds. As our personal and social lives are transformed by virtual
realities, it is more crucial than ever before that we understand
vicariance within our increasingly complex environment, and as an
aspect of our own multiplying identities.
'A perfect blend of cutting-edge science and compelling
storytelling. Daniel Davis has a rare knack for making complex
science comprehensible and thrilling' BILL BRYSON Welcome to a
revolution in the science of you. Recent and dramatic breakthroughs
in our understanding of the body will profoundly change the
experience of being human in the coming century. Already they are
opening up boundary-breaking possibilities for intervention at
every level, from our brains and genes to our microbiomes and
immune systems. These will confer unprecedented powers over health,
childhood development, our cognitive and physical abilities, and
affect every aspect of how we live our lives and think about
ourselves. As the secrets of our bodies are revealed, we all will
face previously unthinkable choices with consequences we have yet
to understand. Imagine knowing years in advance the precise
likelihood of developing specific cancers, thanks to a bespoke
understanding of every cell in your body; following a diet and
health regime tailored to your microbiome; continuous monitoring of
your body's workings and well-being; taking drugs that improve your
cognition and help to acquire new skills; manipulating the genes of
your unborn children to eliminate disease or even enhance their
capabilities. Written by an award-winning scientist at the
forefront of this work, The Secret Body shows how these radical and
disconcerting possibilities have been made real thanks to the
ingenious technologies and decades-long collaborations of
scientists worldwide. A gripping drama of discovery and a landmark
account of this dawning revolution, it presents a vision of the
human body of dizzying complexity, wonder and possibility. 'A
beautifully rendered picture of the startling new discoveries in
human biology which are radically altering our understanding of how
we function and what our future holds' BRIAN COX 'An extraordinary
journey that reveals the magnificence, intricacy and beauty of the
human body, fundamentally changing the way we see ourselves.
Masterful' ALICE ROBERTS
Key Features- Highlights recent advances in phytomedicine
formulation development based on nanotechnology approaches, while
also discussing the pharmacological property of Green synthesized
ZnO particles focusing on the clinical perspective. Explores
development of nanoparticles, synthesis techniques,
characterization techniques, tissue engineering applications,
biological applications, and multi-functional applications for
cancer, inflammatory diseases, Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
Serves as a valuable guide for early career researchers, young
scientists, academics and scientists working in various field like
pharmaceutical, life sciences, Nano biotechnology about the
applications of nanoparticles derived from plant sources.
'Simply brilliant. This is science writing at its best. If you want
to understand mental health - really understand it - read this
book' Nichola Raihani A powerful reframing of mental health,
grounded in cutting-edge neuroscientific research There are many
routes to mental wellbeing and award-winning neuroscientist Camilla
Nord is at the forefront of finding them. In this ground-breaking
book, she offers a revelatory tour of the scientific and
technological developments that are revolutionizing the way we
think about mental health, showing why and how events - and
treatments - can affect people in such different ways. In The
Balanced Brain, Nord reframes mental health as an intricate,
self-regulating process, one which is different for all of us. She
examines a huge diversity of treatments, from therapy and
medication to recreational drugs and electrical brain stimulation,
to show how they work, and why they sometimes don't. In doing so,
she reveals how the small things we do to lift our mood during the
course of a day - a piece of chocolate, a coffee, chatting to a
friend - often work on the same pathways in our brain as the latest
pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders. Whether
they help us to manage pain, learn from experience or expend energy
on the things that are important for our survival, these conscious
actions are part of a complex process that is unique to each
individual and the constant backdrop to our everyday lives. Nord
shows that, with so many factors at play, there are more
possibilities for recovery and resilience than we might think.
Whether you're suffering or simply doing your best to stay afloat,
this book is an invitation to discover what makes each of us feel
better, and why.
Priming Translation combines an expanded cognitive (including
social and affective) theory of translation with a practical
research guide for empirical scholars Each section in the book is
labeled either in italics as an "Empirical Research Review,"
"Theory," or "Anecdote," or in bold as "Ideas for Research." It
draws on the latest findings in social and affective neuroscience
(Michael Gazzaniga, Joseph LeDoux) It extends Gazzaniga's
neuroscientific theory of the Left-Brain Interpreter into the
realms of the Right-Brain Interpreter and the Collective Full-Brain
Interpreter It includes pedagogical as well as literary
explorations of its theoretical and empirical suggestions
Neuroscience is revolutionizing our understanding of human
psychology and behaviour. By showing how to apply this new
understanding to how you recruit, manage, and develop your people,
Brann is enabling you to deliver a step change in organizational
performance and individual achievement.
Principles of Neurobiology, Second Edition presents the major
concepts of neuroscience with an emphasis on how we know what we
know. The text is organized around a series of key experiments to
illustrate how scientific progress is made and helps upper-level
undergraduate and graduate students discover the relevant primary
literature. Written by a single author in a clear and consistent
writing style, each topic builds in complexity from
electrophysiology to molecular genetics to systems level in a
highly integrative approach. Students can fully engage with the
content via thematically linked chapters and will be able to read
the book in its entirety in a semester-long course. Principles of
Neurobiology is accompanied by a rich package of online student and
instructor resources including animations, figures in PowerPoint,
and a Question Bank for adopting instructors.
This third of 15 short atlases reimagines the classic 5-volume
Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. This volume
presents serial sections from specimens between 15 mm and 18 mm
with detailed annotations, together with 3D reconstructions. An
introduction summarizes human CNS development by using
high-resolution photos of methacrylate-embedded rat embryos at a
similar stage of development as the human specimens in this volume.
The accompanying Glossary gives definitions for all the terms used
in this volume and all the others in the Atlas. Features Classic
anatomical atlas Detailed labeling of structures in the developing
brain offers updated terminology and the identification of unique
developmental features, such as germinal matrices of specific
neuronal populations and migratory streams of young neurons Appeals
to neuroanatomists, developmental biologists, and clinical
practitioners A valuable reference work on brain development that
will be relevant for decades
The Intelligence Trap explores cutting-edge ideas in our
understanding of intelligence and expertise, including "motivated
reasoning," "meta-forgetfulness," and "functional stupidity." David
Robson reveals the surprising ways that even the brightest minds
and most talented organizations can go wrong?from some of Thomas
Edison's worst ideas to failures at NASA-while offering practical
advice to avoid mistakes based on the timeless lessons of Benjamin
Franklin, Richard Feynman, and Daniel Kahneman.
This is the ninth of 15 short atlases reimagining the classic 5
volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. A handy
paperback edition focuses on the second trimester of human brain
development. Serial sections from specimens between 160mm and 170mm
are illustrated and annotated in great detail, together with 3D
reconstructions. An introduction and glossary summarize these
earliest stages of human central nervous system development. Key
Features • Classic anatomical atlases • Detailed labeling of
the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development •
Intended for neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical
practitioners. • Persistent relevance - brain development is not
going to change.
This is the ninth of 15 short atlases reimagining the classic 5
volume Atlas of Human Central Nervous System Development. A handy
paperback edition focuses on the second trimester of human brain
development. Serial sections from specimens between 160mm and 170mm
are illustrated and annotated in great detail, together with 3D
reconstructions. An introduction and glossary summarize these
earliest stages of human central nervous system development. Key
Features • Classic anatomical atlases • Detailed labeling of
the earliest phases of prenatal neurological development •
Intended for neuroanatomists, developmental biologists and clinical
practitioners. • Persistent relevance - brain development is not
going to change.
Shadow Working in Project Management aims at contributing to our
knowledge of all things unconscious and irrational in our
behaviour. It takes the form of an empirical research, and
therefore addresses mostly the tools and techniques available to
get in touch with Shadow aspects of self and collective, to
recognize how it manifests, how it can lead to conflict, and ways
to address it. From that perspective, it advances on to question
the underlying beliefs of current management practices. It explores
as well the inherent need for control in projects, being those of a
professional nature, or other ventures. It challenges the strength
of the concept of the "rational man" and its protagonism. Joana
Bertholo's work explores the role and nature of the Shadow in the
context of projects and their management, with an emphasis on
techniques to address it. Despite being directed to managers and
dedicated to the analyses of the managerial discourse, the tools
and processes it proposes have universal relevance, based on the
fact that the Shadow is everywhere, within everyone, from the
individual to the global scale.
Summarizes insulin and the closely related IGF-1 receptor
signaling. Depicts concepts of insulin resistance. Highlights the
importance of conserved brain insulin signaling for brain function,
metabolism and behavior Describes potential behavioral and
pharmacological approaches to support brain insulin signaling
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