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Product reviews for The Little Book of Big Stuff About the Brain
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The premise for The Little Book of Big Stuff is simple, describing itself as “the user's manual that your brain didn't come with”.
Dr Andrew Curran is a practising paediatric neurologist and also works with Manchester University's education department, and his book aims to offer die lay reader - be they teacher or student - an insight into how the brain works what it looks like, and where it came from. It is designed to give the reader a working knowledge of the human brain.
Covering the first evolution of the brain two billion years ago, through to its present day form, the publication takes on the style of a “notebook” with hand-drawn diagrams to complement the light hearted nature of the language.
As well as a potted history of the brain, Dr Curran also offers advice and insight into the learning process, describing both the scientific processes behind effective learning, and explaining how we can encourage our own, and others', brains to act in this way.
Understanding how to use your brain effectively in all situations - be it to learn, to memorise, or to socialise - are all tackled in layman's terms.
The importance of emotional health is revisited throughout, along with advice on how to make best use of your brain - be it to improve memory, facilitate learning, or even to socialise more effectively.
Dr Andrew Curran is a practising paediatric neurologist and also works with Manchester University's education department, and his book aims to offer die lay reader - be they teacher or student - an insight into how the brain works what it looks like, and where it came from. It is designed to give the reader a working knowledge of the human brain.
Covering the first evolution of the brain two billion years ago, through to its present day form, the publication takes on the style of a “notebook” with hand-drawn diagrams to complement the light hearted nature of the language.
As well as a potted history of the brain, Dr Curran also offers advice and insight into the learning process, describing both the scientific processes behind effective learning, and explaining how we can encourage our own, and others', brains to act in this way.
Understanding how to use your brain effectively in all situations - be it to learn, to memorise, or to socialise - are all tackled in layman's terms.
The importance of emotional health is revisited throughout, along with advice on how to make best use of your brain - be it to improve memory, facilitate learning, or even to socialise more effectively.
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16/06/2008 01:00
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