Higher Brain

Joshua R. Eyler identifies five broad themes running through recent scientific inquiry - curiosity, sociality, emotion, authenticity, and failure - devoting a chapter to each and providing practical takeaways for busy teachers. He also interviews and observes college instructors across the country, placing theoretical insight in dialogue with classroom experience.

Mindshift reveals how we can overcome stereotypes and preconceived ideas about what is possible for us to learn and become. At a time when we are constantly being asked to retrain and reinvent ourselves to adapt to new technologies and changing industries, this book shows us how we can uncover and develop talents we didn't realize we had - no matter what our age or background.

The human brain is an amazing tool, but it seems to let us down from time to time. We forget tasks in our busy lives, we’re unable to focus on a problem, or we feel groggy and mentally worn down at the end of the day. Why does this happen? Just like any other part of your body, like your skin or your physique, you need to take care of your brain in order to maintain its vitality and fitness. This program has been designed to optimize your brain power so you can lead a more successful life.  

If you’re looking for the best and highest-quality riddle audiobook, then look no further! Do you love solving riddles and sharpening your mind in your free time? Do you want an audiobook that is actually high-quality and has riddles of every kind with various difficulty levels? Well, this is the right audiobook for you. The “Riddle Bible” has come! I’m Marie Freeman, probably the most die-hard riddle lover you will ever meet! Matter of fact, I am so obsessed with solving mysterious and complicated riddles that my friends told me I might as well become a detective!

Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 121, credited one thing for her long life: olive oil. Olive oil enthusiasts and experts Alice Alech and Cecile Le Galliard join forces in this complete guidebook detailing the amazing, almost miraculous, health benefits of olive oil. From slowing the effects of Alzheimer's to building healthy bones, olive oil is unrivaled in its natural goodness.

You’re studying a report your boss has given you to summarize, and 20 pages in, you find yourself stuck reading the same paragraph over and over, no longer taking anything in. Or you’re standing in the boardroom in front of your colleagues. You took a long time planning and prepping for this moment, but you can’t remember the second point in your outline. Moments like these can be a huge source of embarrassment and a waste of time. Why not spend a little time training your brain to avoid these moments instead?   

Charlie Cazalet, a student just like you, set out on a quest to maximize his exam potential. Based on a combination of contemporary science and personal experience, The Holy Grail of Exam Success proposes a much-needed holistic rethink of our approach to exams.

Vous sentez-vous souvent mal à l'aise dans les groupes de discussion, car vous ne pouvez pas vraiment participer à la discussion en raison d'un manque de connaissances ? Vous sentez-vous mal à l'aise lorsqu'on vous demande votre avis sur un sujet dont vous n'avez même pas entendu parler ? Avez-vous du mal à vous souvenir durablement de ce que vous venez d'apprendre ?