Scatterbrain

Author : Henning Beck
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771644028
Total Pages : 245 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Henning Beck and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[This] book will convince you that forgetting helps you remember and distractions can make you more creative.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of TED’s WorkLife podcast “Illuminating, and a joy to read, [Scatterbrain] offers … a refreshingly accessible and relatable take on the brain’s inner workings that should appeal to both science buffs and casual readers.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless—and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing “brain farts” are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse, distractions spark creativity, and misjudging time creates valuable memories, among other benefits of our faulty minds. Throughout, award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck’s hilarious asides and brain-boosting advice make for delightful reading of the most cutting-edge neuroscience our brains will (maybe never) remember.

Author : Larry Niven
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780765340474
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.7X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Larry Niven and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction! Larry Niven is the New York Times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. His previous collection, N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as "outstanding . . . hours of entertainment," while Publishers Weekly called it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised by Kirkus Reviews: "An abundance of Niven's curious yet disciplined inventiveness and his fun-filled knack for turning seemingly absurd notions into credible, absorbing fiction. Grand entertainment." Now, ten years later, Scatterbrain collects an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcoming Ringworld's Child and Rainbow Mars, as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. True to its title, Scatterbrain roams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, featuring Niven's singular insights into everything from space stations to convention etiquette. So give yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain-or Scatterbrain-of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.

Author : William Stephens Hayward
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Lord Scatterbrain; or, The rough diamond polished written by William Stephens Hayward and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780545986182
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book That Scatterbrain Booky written by Bernice Thurman Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scatterbrained, incorrigible and irrepressible - Booky will win you over in this Canadian classic set in Depression-era Toronto. It's almost 1933 and the Great Depression has hit the east end of Toronto. Booky's father can't find work; her mother is expecting another baby; the bailiff keeps threatening to evict the family from their home; and her older brother Arthur is terribly annoying. Yes, life is full of setbacks. But through the eyes of Booky Thomson the world has an energetic, rosy tinge: there are street games to play at night with the neighbourhood kids; butter and white sugar sandwiches; important talks with her Grandpa; riding the streetcar to her Aunt Susan's nut and candy shop; and an oh-so-special afternoon at the talking picture show. And soon, soon, she knows her parents will stop fighting, her hunger pangs will subside, and her family will laugh again. With nostalgic black-and-white photos from the era throughout, this treasure of a book offers an authentic, poignant glimpse into one family's struggle to stay together when the world around them was falling apart.

Author : Phil D. Amara
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781569714263
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Phil D. Amara and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here in the wild-n-wacky pages of Scatterbrain is an assembly of comics and children's book talent like no other ever produced. This praised anthology features the monocular adventures of Steve Guarnaccias American Illustration Award-winning Kid Cyclops, along with delightful tales from the honed, silly minds of Jim Woodring, Sergio Aragons, Steve Parkhouse, Kilian Plunkett, Evan Dorkin, Jay 'Jetcat' Stephens, Dave 'Weasel' Cooper, and more. Plus, the whole jolly, head-spinning affair is headlined by ABU Gung from perennial award-winner Mike 'Hellboy' Mignola, and lovingly wrapped in a new cover by Craig Thompson, along with comics and illustrations by this award-winning creator of 'Goodbye, Chunky Rice. Don't miss it!

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Little Miss Scatterbrain written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Miss Scatterbrain is always in a muddle! So, when she decides to go on holiday, will everything go to plan?

Author : Dorothy Sterling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Dorothy Sterling and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : J. Benveniste
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scatterbrain written by J. Benveniste and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hilde Østby
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1771643455
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Adventures in Memory written by Hilde Østby and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A novelist and a neuroscientist uncover the secrets of human memory. What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors—two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer—skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus—named after the seahorse it resembles—up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: “diving for seahorses” for a memory experiment in Oslo fjord, racing taxis through London, and “time-traveling” to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way they interview experts of all stripes, from the world’s top neuroscientists to famous novelists, to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it. Filled with cutting-edge research and nimble storytelling, the result is a charming—and memorable—adventure through human memory.

Author : Peg Dawson
Publisher : Guilford Press
ISBN 13 : 1606238809
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smart but Scattered written by Peg Dawson and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" 4- to 13-year-old might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news: there's a lot you can do to help. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial "executive skills"--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Helpful worksheets and forms can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how. See also the authors' Smart but Scattered Teens and their self-help guide for adults. Plus, an academic planner for middle and high school students and related titles for professionals.