Brain Exercises Book
The 10 books of the Brain Health, 2008: Ready for some mental exercise?
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Most Here have the 10 most popular Brain and Cognitive Fitness Books Health 2008 on the basis of book purchases by readers SharpBrains "in 2008. We hope you find them as stimulating as we did!
1. Brain Rules: 12 Principles to survive and thrive at work, home and school (Pear Press, March , 2008)
– Dr. John Medina, Director of the Brain Center for Applied Learning Research at Seattle Pacific University, writes an attractive introduction and global implications of the numerous diary recent brain research.
2. The Beck Diet Solution: Train your brain to think like a thin person (Home Oxmoor, March 2007)
– Dr. Judith Beck, director of the Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy and Research, which connects the world of cognitive therapy based on research with an application of the mainstream: to maintain weight loss.
3. The brain changes: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers Brain Science (Viking, March 2007)
– Dr. Norman Doidge, a psychiatrist and author of this best-seller The New York Times, brings a collection of compelling stories about the amazing capabilities of the brain rewiring, re-adjust and relearn. "
4. Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain (Little, Brown and Company, January 2008)
– Dr. John Ratey, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, summarizes research increasing the benefits of exercise the brain.
5. The art of changing the brain: Enriching the practice of teaching biology Exploring Learning (Stylus Publishing, October 2002)
– Dr. James Zull, Director Emeritus of the University Center for Innovation in Teaching and Education Case Western Reserve University, writes a must read for educators and lifelong learners.
6. Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a new science reveals our extraordinary potential to transform ourselves (Ballantine Books, January 2007)
– Sharon Begley, Newsweek science writer excellent ' provides a thorough introduction to research on neuroplasticity in a Mind and Life Institute case.
7. Thanks: How the New Science of Gratitude can make you happier (Houghton Mifflin, August 2007)
– Prof. Robert Emmons, Professor of Psychology at the University of California Davis and chief editor of the Journal Positive Psychology, is writing a book that combines solid research-based synthesis of the topic, as well as practical suggestions.
8. The Executive Brain: Frontal Lobes and the Civilized Mind (Oxford University Press, January 2001)
– Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg, clinical professor of neurology at New York University School of Medicine, offers a fascinating overview of the role of frontal and executive functions throughout life.
9. The Brain Fund Program: A Scientifically Based Improvement Plan three parts of memory (Perigee Trade, September 2007)
– Dr. Larry McCleary, former Chief Interim Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital Denver, covers many of the recommendations of lifestyle for brain health in this practical book.
10. A User's Guide for the brain: perception, attention, and the four stages of the Brain (Pantheon, January 2001)
– In this book (pre- Spark), Dr. John Ratey provides a description of how to stimulate the brain. An excellent book of 101 brain to a new person in the field.
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About the Author
Alvaro Fernandez is the Co-Founder of SharpBrains.com, which reviews resources for cognitive health and offers fun brain teasers. SharpBrains has been recognized by Scientific American Mind, The New York Times, and more. Alvaro holds MA in Education and MBA from Stanford University, and teaches The Science of Brain Health
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Meditations2Go Guided Audio Meditations CD Set 1 $14.99 Meditations2Go CD Set 1 features two full-length, fully immersive guided audio meditations (synchronized music and narration) on a single Audio CD. Track 1: “Restoring Balance and Clarity” (26:48 minutes). This guided audio meditation helps restore your natural calm and balance, emotionally, mentally, and physically, gathering in your strength, your energy and your clarity. It’s excellent as a ge… |
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Bryan Kest Power Yoga Complete Collection $8.04 Noted yoga expert and “trainer to the stars” Bryan Kest hosts these easy-to-learn exercises that use yoga moves and disciplines to help build endurance, strength, flexibility and, focus while reducing stress. Volumes include “Energize,” “Tone” and “Sweat.” 161 min. total. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo…. |
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PINK METHOD KIT — P.I.N.K. Method Package $45.00 AS SEEN ON DR. PHIL Includes: * Nutrition Guide (240+ pages) * Three workout DVDs, each featuring three workout routines ranging from 20-40 minutes * 1 Bonus Workout DVD, featuring three 15-minute yoga, abs and lower body workouts * P.I.N.K. Method Certificate * P.I.N.K. Method wristband for daily motivation P.I.N.K. Method is a comprehensive fitness and nutrition program that will empower yo… |
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Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Seven Lessons to Enhance Creativity and Artistic Self Confidence $38.79 … |
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Mindware Extreme Dot to Dots Animals $5.99 This is not your little brothers dot to dot book! 48 puzzles that include from 500 to 1500 dots! Challenging and entertaining, these books also provide exercises in counting and concentration. Once the image is complete, get out the colored pencils to fill in the designs. A rewarding activity for ages 8 and up…. |
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Purple EZ Steppers $9.95 Steppers have long been a great toy for kids to improve balance and coordination. Our durable Stepper sets are a modern take on this classic toy. The sharp edges, rust issues and stability problems of home-made “can steppers” are eliminated by molding our own design with a flared base and anti-slip top textures. We use high quality braided polypropylene line for the handles to ensure durability an… |
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Blue EZ Steppers $7.35 Kids will have loads of fun while improving balance and coordination with these easy-to-master low-rise junior stilts. Just step on the platform, pull the ropes up tight and begin to walk around. Durable 4″ rise plastic platforms and adjustable rope hand cords. Available in a variety of colors (Red, Green, Raspberry, Purple, Yellow, and Blue), the EZ Stepper can be used both indoors and out…. |
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Just Dance 2 $21.20 Get ready to rock your body to decades of iconic tracks by the King of Pop. This unique interactive experience will have you hitting all the moves as if you’ve danced right into Michael’s shoes. No artist in history has commanded the stage like Michael Jackson, the undisputed King of Pop. With over 800 million albums sold worldwide and 13 #1 singles in the U.S, there is no doubt that Michael Jacks… |
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Sports Champions $8.98 Sony Sports Champions for the PS3 will let you and up to 4 of your friends physically engage in a number of competitive sporting activities as you go head to head in six events. Choose from one of 10 athletes from around the world to play exciting sporting activities that include Disc Golf, Gladiator Duel, Beach Volleyball, Archery, Table Tennis and Bocce. Every event brings its own unique twist t… |
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Just Dance Kids 2 $21.47 Just Dance Kids 2 Wii… |
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Beef up Your Brain : The Big Book of 301 Brain-Building Exercises, Puzzles and Games! $15.78 No Synopsis Available |
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Exercises for Brain Health $11.2 No Synopsis Available |
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Brain Exercises to Cure ADHD $19.49 No Synopsis Available |
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Whole Brain Workouts Book $34.99 Select from 125 exciting, thought-provoking brain workouts to keep older adults alert and mentally healthy. Activities range from knock-knock jokes and brain teasers to puzzles and visual illusions. The activities are written with a sense of humor, positive attitude and the belief that brain challenges should also be fun. A great resource for families, activity professionals and caregivers. Includes a mental fitness evaluation and workout planner. Softcover, 180 pages. |
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Big Book of Brain Games $22.99 Open the Big Book of Brain Games anywhere and you’ll find an amazing collection of 1,000 challenges, puzzles, riddles, illusions – originals and must-do classics (and it’s pretty much guaranteed to make you smarter.) Each page is jampacked and features a full-color illustration for each entry. Twelve basic categories include Geometry, Patterns, Numbers, Logic and Probability, and Perception. An easy-to-read key at the top of each game ranks its difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10, while indices in the back cross-reference the puzzles. Softcover, 420 pages. |
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Articulation and Phonological Disorders : A Book of Exercises: A Book of Exercises $7 No Synopsis Available |
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The Write-Brain: 366 Exercises To Liberate Your Writing $16.65 No Synopsis Available |
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Melissa and Doug Alphabet Puzzle Book $16.99 Every page of this magnetic book with removable pieces is “bound” to amuse and educate! Under each piece is either the matching upper and lower case letters or the name of the “attractive” object on the picture. |
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Melissa and Doug Animal Puzzle Book $16.99 Help each magnetic animal find its place and environment. This magnetic book with removable pieces is “bound” to amuse and educate with pet, farm, wild and undersea animal shaped magnetic pieces. |
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Language Exercises, Book 1 $13.32 No Synopsis Available |
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Language Exercises, Book 2 $13.32 No Synopsis Available |
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Melissa and Doug Scratch Art® Sketch Pad Book $7.99 Flip open the sketch pad, draw or trace your designs and watch amazing effects shine through! With this spiral-bound drawing book, it’s easy for kids to take their Scratch Art to go. The book includes 12 Scratch Art pages and a stylus pocket in the cover.3283 |
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Melissa and Doug Scratch Magic Doodle Pad Book $5.99 Flip open the doodle pad, draw or trace your designs and watch amazing effects shine through! With this pocket-sized spiral-bound drawing book, it’s easy for kids to take their Scratch Art to go. The book includes 8 Scratch Art pages with rainbow backgrounds, 8 Scratch Art pages with silver holographic backgrounds, a wooden mini stylus and a stylus pocket in the cover.Former Scratch-Art® Product Number: 3287 |
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Brain Fitness Program $14.63 Rated: NASynopsis: The Brain Fitness Program is based on the brain’s ability to change and adapt, even rewire itself. In the past two years, a team of scientists has developed computer-based stimulus sets that drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional changes in the brain. Dr. Michael Merzenich of the University of California and his colleagues share their scientifically based set of brain exercises in this life-altering program. Peter Coyote narrates. |
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Melissa and Doug Scratchin’ Fashion® Nail Art Activity Book $8.99 Design each page with a multicolor manicure or pretty pedicure that is totally you! Just scratch designs on the nail stickers, then place them on the fashion pictures. Includes 90+ stickers, 15 mani/pedi pages, 5 bonus hair-do pages and a wooden stylus. 3491 |
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Melissa and Doug Scratchin’ Fashion® Tattoo & Body Art Activity Book $8.99 Add lots of personality to each page with customizable tattoo stickers! Just choose a shape, scratch into the surface and reveal a rainbow of colors. Then place them on the model pages to create a look that’s totally unique. Includes 50+ stickers, 15 picture pages, 5 bonus henna-tattoo doodle pages and a wooden stylus. 3492 |
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Melissa and Doug Sketch Pad $3.99 Serious artists will appreciate this generously sized, 9″ x 12″, wire-bound pad of professional quality paper. Its thickness and slight texture make it ideal for charcoals, as well as, pencils, crayons and markers. Two drawing exercises are included to get you started! |
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The Beauty Book for Brain Cancer $29.25 No Synopsis Available |
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The Human Brain Coloring Book $4.7 No Synopsis Available |
