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Elaine Fox

Elaine Fox has been a leader of research on cognitive psychology for more than 20 years. In this book she draws on her own work and that of many other scientists from around the world and with a compelling mix of science and anecdotes explains why optimism is more difficult than pessimism; how innocent stimuli can become triggers for terror; how our ancient neural circuits take over our thoughts and memories and why some people are driven to dangerous risks. A book about brain science and happiness and how to understand one to promote the other.

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Sara Gilbert

Discusses what it means to be smart, how intelligence and talent vary from one person to another, and how to make the best of the brain you have.

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Joe Rhatigan

With fun illustrations and photographs, this book describes the ways we can get injured and sick and explores the armor that battles to keep the bad things out, the warriors that attack what manages to sneak in, and the "maintenance crew" that tries to clean up the mess and heal us. Disease by disease and injury by injury, this basic medical text takes young readers through various ailments, breaking each one down into a simple explanation of the problem.

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Jordan D. Brown

Discover the variety of ways our brains can trick us, from optical illusions to magicians' masterful use of misdirection to strategies used by con artists. Learn why you can't always trust your brain, so you'll be less likely to be swindled, hoodwinked, or bamboozled. Along the way, Brian Z. Brain, an illustrated comic guide, will help explain how your mind works.