Discover the groundbreaking science of neuroplasticity as you delve into the transformative stories of people who were once told their mental limitations were unalterable. Through the journeys of those with brain damage, learning disorders, and even half a brain, witness how the brain can rewire itself to heal and grow. Written by a leading psychiatrist, this inspiring and moving book explores the mysteries of the human body, emotion, love, sex, culture, and education, offering a new perspective on human potential.

Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

The Brain That Changes Itself

Discover the groundbreaking work on the mind and the brain that confirms the independent existence of the mind and demonstrates the human control over the workings of the brain. This book argues that the human mind is an independent entity that can shape and control the functioning of the physical brain through mental force. Based on our emerging understanding of adult neuroplasticity, the book shares the scientific first of using the power of self-directed neuroplasticity to transform the treatment of neurological dysfunctions from dyslexia to stroke. Additionally, it connects the concept of mental force with the ancient practice of mindfulness in Buddhist tradition and offers convincing scientific evidence of human free will and moral choice.

Neuroplasticity and the Power of Mental Force

The Mind and the Brain

Discover the amazing advances in brain injury and illness treatment in this bestseller! Learn about the process of neuroplastic healing and how non-invasive methods like light, sound, and movement can awaken the brain's own healing capacities. Explore real-life cases where chronic pain, autism, and other conditions were alleviated through these approaches. This book presents cutting-edge science and practical principles that can help improve your brain's performance and health.

Remarkable Discoveries and Recoveries from the Frontiers of Neuroplasticity

The Brain's Way of Healing

Discover the mysteries of the human brain with renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman. This book takes readers on a journey into the questions that lie at the heart of our existence - what is reality, who are we, and how do we make decisions? Eagleman delves into extreme sports, criminal justice, facial expressions, and even the search for immortality. Strap in for a whistle-stop tour into the inner cosmos and discover the unexpected within your own mind.

The Story of You

The Brain

Explore the groundbreaking theory that emotions aren't hardwired in the body or brain, but rather constructed in the moment by core systems that interact throughout the whole brain. Psychologist and neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett's research reveals that emotion is a complex process that can be shaped throughout life, revolutionizing our understanding of what it means to be human. Discover how this paradigm shift affects psychology, health care, law enforcement, meditation, and more in How Emotions Are Made.

The Secret Life of the Brain

How Emotions Are Made

Explore the fascinating world of the human brain with Livewired. Renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman provides a revelatory portrait of how the brain adapts, recreates, and formulates new ways of understanding the world. With his hallmark clarity and enthusiasm, Eagleman covers decades of important research while presenting new discoveries from his own research, making Livewired a deeply informative and brilliantly engaging read. Discover the changing texture of the electric fabric of the brain and how it absorbs and organizes external stimuli to make us who we are.

The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain

Livewired

Explore the exciting world of neuroscience with this groundbreaking book. Discover the latest brain scans and the amazing research being done across the globe in top laboratories. From recording memories to mind control, this book provides a compelling look at the future of the human brain. Dr. Kaku takes you on a grand tour of the possibilities, including a "smart pill" to enhance cognition, a "brain-net" to send thoughts and emotions across the world, and even the limits of immortality. With keen insights into mental illness, artificial intelligence, and alien consciousness, this is a scientific tour de force that will leave you mind-boggled.

The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind

The Future of the Mind

Behave is a groundbreaking examination of human behavior by neurobiologist and primatologist Robert M. Sapolsky. From the neurobiological factors that influence our actions, to the sensory stimuli that trigger our responses, Sapolsky takes readers on a journey through the evolutionary history of our species to understand why we do the things we do, both good and bad. This genre-defining book explores tribalism, xenophobia, hierarchy and competition, morality and free will, and war and peace with humor and insight, making it a tower of achievement in its own right.

The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst

Behave

This groundbreaking book tackles the topic of human consciousness in a whole new way. Renowned author Daniel Dennett presents a new model of consciousness, based on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence. Explore the transformative perspectives on conscious life for humans, animals, and even robots.

Consciousness Explained

Learn how stress affects your health and how to manage it with Robert M. Sapolsky's "Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers." This acclaimed book now features new chapters on addiction, anxiety, personality disorders, and spirituality. Sapolsky explains why diseases caused by stress, such as heart disease and cancer, are more common in humans than other illnesses. Discover how to avoid getting sick by effectively managing stress.

Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers, Third Edition

Explore the extraordinary world of neurological disorders through personal case studies. This book presents patients with bizarre perceptual and intellectual aberrations, vividly conveying their struggles to live with memory loss, loss of recognition, and violent tics. These deeply human tales showcase life's perseverance in the face of overwhelming adversity and provide a window into the lives of the neurologically impaired.

Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat

Discover how the insights from thousands of years of contemplative practice and breakthroughs in neuroscience can be used to shape your brain for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain combines ancient teachings with modern science to give readers practical tools and skills to tap into the brain's unused potential and rewire it over time for more peace and well-being. Improve your emotional balance and relationships, enhance your actions, and deepen your spiritual practice with this well-referenced and grounded book.

Buddha's Brain

Explore the fascinating world of the neuroscience of intelligence in this thought-provoking read. Discover the latest evidence showing that genetics plays a key role in developing intelligence, and learn about cutting-edge techniques based on genetics, DNA, and brain imaging. This book dispels common misconceptions about IQ tests and reveals the potential for dramatically enhancing intelligence based on neuroscience findings. With online resources to reinforce the material, this book offers a real possibility for positively impacting education and social policy.

The Neuroscience of Intelligence

This book explores the impact of risk-taking and stress on our body chemistry, using Wall Street traders as a case study. The author, a former trader turned neuroscientist, delves into the relationship between testosterone and success, and how it can affect decision-making under pressure. Through groundbreaking experiments, he shows how stress impacts our judgment and health. This fascinating read sheds light on the biology behind financial bubbles and crashes, and offers ways to toughen our bodies against the ravages of stress.

How Risk Taking Transforms Us, Body and Mind

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf

Explore the hidden brain and how it shapes our decisions, from who we love to who we hate. In this compelling read, delve into the latest neuroscience, psychology, and behavioral science research as Shankar Vedantam uncovers the darkest corners of our minds and their impact on society. Discover how the hidden brain can lead us to safety, inspire altruism, but also manipulate us into acts of terrorism or conformity. Filled with captivating storytelling and cutting-edge science, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the mysteries of the mind.

Curiosity List: Neuroscience