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A precise scientific exploration of the differences between boys and girls that breaks down damaging gender stereotypes and offers practical guidance for p...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of the most important books I’ve ever read―an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – ...

Modern theories of meaning usually culminate in a critique of science. This book presents a study of human intelligence beginning with a semantic theory an...

Top 25 Books of 2011 by the American Library Association, Choice Reviews Named one of the 11 Best Psychology Books of 2011 by The Atlantic "A balanced and ...

Alva Noë is one of a new breed—part philosopher, part cognitive scientist, part neuroscientist—who are radically altering the study of consciousness by as...

Why Do Smart People Make Irrational Decisions Every Day? The Answers Will Surprise You. This Book Is A Look At Why We All Make Illogical Decisions. Why Can ...

What kind of person do I want my child to be? There are hundreds of books that give parents advice on everything from weaning to toilet training, ...

From the preface by Deborah Meier:"We have a long way to go to make John Holt's dream available to all children. But his books make it possible and easier ...

With this groundbreaking program, Dr. Judith Beck uses proven Cognitive Therapy methods to help you change treacherous thought patterns that lead to overe...

Shermer Demonstrates How Our Brains Selectively Assess Data In An Attempt To Confirm The Conclusions (beliefs) We've Already Reached. Drawing On Evolution, ...

In The Years Since It Was First Published, This Influential Book Based On The Highly Innovative Findings Of Social Psychologist Dr. Ellen J. Langer And Her ...

Stanislas Dehaene. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 255-266) And Index.Categories: Medical Books PsychologyCognitive

A groundbreaking scientific examination of the way our brains understand politics from a New York Times bestselling author One of the world 's best-known ...

Eminent psychologist Richard Nisbett boldly takes on the presumptions of evolutionary psychology in a provocative, powerfully engaging exploration of the ...

The Curse Of Expertise -- Training Success -- Less Can Be More : Why Flexing Your Prefrontal Cortex Is Not Always Beneficial -- Brain Differences Between Th...

“[This] book will convince you that forgetting helps you remember and distractions can make you more creative.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestsellin...

The New York Times bestselling author of The Beck Diet Solution teams up with her daughter and colleague at the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therap...

A New Edition Of The Bestselling Classic – Published With A Special Introduction To Mark Its 10th Anniversary This Pioneering Account Sets Out To Understa...

A compelling argument about the importance of using more than one language in today’s world In a world that has English as its global language and rapidl...

This is where to start to learn more about social interaction and social awareness. Understanding the perspectives of others is key to all interpersonal rel...

This book trains students to distinguish high-quality, well-supported arguments from arguments with little or no evidence to support them. It develops the ...

In 2008, as the price of oil surged above $140 a barrel, experts said it would soon hit $200; a few months later it plunged to $30. In 1967, they said the U...

If we lose our memories, are we still ourselves? Is identity merely a collection of electrical impulses? What separates us from animals, or from computers? ...

In This Book A Cognitive Scientist Explains How The Brain Evolved To Store And Use Information, Allowing Our Ancestors To Control Their Environment, And Why...

The superb researcher, humanist, and author of Descartes' Error binds the body to the spirit in an exploration of consciousness The publication of this boo...

don Hoffman . . . Combines A Deep Understanding Of The Logic Of Perception, A Gift For Explaining It With Simple Displays That Anyone Can-quite Literally-s...

Babies are born with an instant fascination with the human face, and this powerful natural attraction persists throughout our lives. In the Eye of the Behol...

this Volume Presents Cutting-edge Cognitive And Behavioral Applications For Understanding And Treating Trauma-related Problems In Virtually Any Clinical S...

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first t...

the Neurocognition Of Language Is The First Critical Overview Of The Cognitive Neuroscience Of Language, One Of The Fastest-moving And Most Exciting Areas ...

The majority of the world's population is religious or believes in supernatural phenomena. In the United States, nine out of every ten adults believe in Go...

The Human Genome, The Complete Set Of Genes Housed In Twenty-three Pairs Of Chromosomes, Is Nothing Less Than An Autobiography Of Our Species. Spelled Out I...

Rapid advances in IT that allow complex information to be presented in high volume and density are challenging human ability to absorb and analyze data as n...

In a world of modern, involved, caring parents, why are so many kids aggressive and cruel? Where is intelligence hidden in the brain, and why does that ma...

The act of reading is a miracle. Every new reader's brain possesses the extraordinary capacity to rearrange itself beyond its original abilities in order t...

Collects Writings From Several Leading Theoretical Physicists And Cosmologists That Offer An Overview Of Our Scientific Understanding Of The Universe As It ...

This Unique Book Helps Readers Understand Why Cognitive Psychologists Approach Problems As They Do. It Explains The Questions Cognitive Psychologists Ask...

Examines The History Of Behavioral Economics, Discussing The Theory Of Israeli Psychologists Who Wrote The Original Studies Undoing Assumptions About The De...

Gluck, Mercado and Myers’s Learning and Memory is the first textbook developed from its inception to reflect the convergence of brain studies and behavior...

The Wisdom Paradox explores the aging of the mind from a unique, positive perspective. In an era of increasing fears about mental deterioration, world-reno...

Rigorously researched and accessibly written, Cognitive Psychology: A Student’s Handbook is widely regarded as the leading undergraduate textbook in the ...

Pioneering Psychologist And Education Expert Howard Gardner Applies A Cognitive Lens To Leadership Identifying One Of Its Crucial But Long Neglected Compone...

what Is Consciousness? How Do Physical Processes In The Brain Give Rise To The Self-aware Mind And To Feelings As Profoundly Varied As Love Or Hate, Aesth...

Examines How New Innovations In Education Are Changing The Way People Learn In The World Today, The Way Business Is Affected As A Result Of It, And The Way ...

the Father Of Cognitive Neuroscience And Author Of human Offers A Provocative Argument Against The Common Belief That Our Lives Are Wholly Determined By Ph...

This engaging guide to the hidden corridors of the mind explores the mental processes through which we interact with the world. Drawing on the work of estee...

An Evaluation Of The Sources Of Illogical Decisions Explores The Reasons Why Irrational Thought Often Overcomes Level-headed Practices, Offering Insight Int...

A Master Class On How To Develop Productive Thinking And Decision-making Skills Draws On The Expertise Of Leading Psychologists And Thinkers, Including Dani...