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Author
Publisher
Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2015]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
ix, 245 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Between digital overload, sleep deprivation, and the stress of modern life, most people's brains are constantly in flight-or-fight mode, with levels of cortisol and other hormones and neurotransmitters out of whack ... [In her book], Rebecca Katz has harnessed the latest research on brain functioning to identify how the foods we consume can improve the brain's ability to control cognition, emotion, and physical function--all of which dictate memory,...
Author
Publisher
Artisan Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
399 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"Scientific studies show that the choices we make today about what we eat help determine our mental health as we age. In The Brain Health Kitchen, Dr. Annie Fenn gives readers a guide to preserving cognitive ability through food, with 100 recipes to promote mental acuity. Fenn, a doctor turned chef, has organized the book into 10 chapters representing the most neuroprotective foods: berries, leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans and lentils, whole grains,...
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Edition
2nd ed., rev. and updated.
Physical Desc
xi, 186 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
When the first edition of Teaching with the Brain in Mind was published in 1998, it quickly became a bestseller, and it's gone on to inspire thousands of educators to apply the latest brain research in their classroom teaching. Now, author Eric Jensen is back with a completely revised and updated edition of his classic work. In easy to understand, engaging language, Jensen provides a basic orientation to the brain and its various systems and explains...
85) Saw X
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 118 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
John Kramer is back. The most disturbing installment of the Saw franchise yet explores the untold chapter of Jigsaw's most personal game. Set between the events of Saw I and II, a sick and desperate John travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer only to discover the entire operation is a scam to defraud the most vulnerable. Armed with a newfound purpose, the infamous serial killer returns...
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
A comprehensive guide to improving mental clarity and quality of life in the aftermath of a concussion draws on the expertise of a neuropsychologist and concussion survivor to counsel patients and caregivers on how to manage symptoms ranging from migraines and depression to sleep problems and memory loss.
Everything thirteen seconds, a concussion/mild traumatic brain injury happens somewhere in the world. Many of those affected will suffer post concussion...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
x, 180 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays (plus a bite-sized story about how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem...
88) Gut check
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
295 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Wyatt has wanted nothing more than to play football on Grayport's championship-winning team. But not for the fame, glory, or girls. It's his last chance to build a relationship with his older brother Brett, the star quarterback, before he leaves for college. Now that their team has gained national attention, a big win could be just what the small town needs in order to rebound from a fishing season that has been devastated by red tide. When Brett...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
HL 720L
Physical Desc
312 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Astrid's cancer has returned. It's an "astrocytoma," a tumor in her brain. She hears about a radical technology called cryopreservation that may allow her to have her body frozen until a future time when--and if--a cure is available. With her boyfriend, Mohit, and her best friend, Chloe, Astrid goes on a road trip in search of that possibility. To see if it's real. To see if it's worth it. For fear of missing out on everything.
90) The way I say it
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
232 pages ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Rory Mitchell has always had an issue saying his Rs correctly (which is a real problem given his name); now in sixth grade his former best friend, Brent, suddenly sides with bullies against Rory; but then Brent is hit by a car and suffers a serious brain injury, which requires Rory to reevaluate everything"--Provided by publisher.
Rory still can't say his r's, but that's just the beginning of his troubles. First Rory's ex-best-friend Brent started...
Author
Language
English
Description
Offering a bold new understanding of the causes of such disorders as autism, ADHD, Asperger's, dyslexia, and OCD, an effective drug-free program addresses both the symptoms and causes of conditions involving a disconnection between the left and right sides of the developing brain, with customizable exercises, behavior modification advice, nutritional guidelines, and more. --Publsiher's description.
92) Grain brain
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
7 audio discs (approximately 9 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 CD-ROM
Language
English
Description
The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 30-day plan to achieve optimum health.
Author
Publisher
Godwin Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
AD 590L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"Brains. 78% water, 100% delicious. A zombie chef who has sworn off eating brains salivates over this super powerful organ in this...picture book. From learning about how the brain processes messages from our five senses, to learning why wrinkly human brains are so much more powerful than smooth mouse brains, this is an introduction to the organ that does it all"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 388 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Discover the critical link between your brain and the food you eat, change the way you think about how your brain ages, and achieve optimal brain performance with this powerful new guide from media personality and leading voice in health Max Lugavere. After his mother was diagnosed with a mysterious form of dementia, Max Lugavere put his successful media career on hold to learn everything he could about the workings of the human brain and his mother's...
Author
Publisher
Tor Teen
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
740L
Physical Desc
382 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Veronica sees ghosts--specifically, her mother's--thanks to the blinding migraines that consume her whole life. Sawyer is handsome and popular, a state champion swimmer, but this All-American is hiding an adrenaline addiction that could kill him. Drawn to each other after a chance meeting, can they help each other battle the demons that haunt their every step--or will they push their luck too far and risk losing it all?
Author
Publisher
Ulysses Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
296 pages ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers a diet plan for the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, discussing the impact of healthy foods on brain function and presenting a collection of recipes for each meal of the day, along with snacks and sides.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
640L
Physical Desc
1 online resource (89 pages).
Language
English
Description
One minute eighth-grader Shaena is rushing to grab a rebound, and the next she's lying on the basketball court, dizzy with a horrible pain in her head. A collision with an opponent has left Shaena benched with a concussion, two weeks before the big rival game. And she's angry-why does she need to stop playing just because of a headache? Forced to take things slow, she watches as the other girls practice and improve without her, and Shaena starts to...
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Letterboxed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Follows neuroscientist V.S. Ramachandran as he investigates four mysterious psychological cases involving blindness and sight, phantom limbs and pain, and delusional thinking, and delivers his astounding conclusions.
Author
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
How did Arlene Santana--happy wife, successful business owner, young grandmother--get here, a rehabilitation center surrounded by old people? Her new friends make her laugh, and the days speed by, marked by holidays on which her two sons and their wives come to visit her. But when will her husband, whose love she feels every moment of every day, come to see her? Then one Christmas the confusing pieces of Arlene's life start to click into place, but...