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|  | Author: John Medina
Publisher: Pear Press
List Price: $24.95
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Seller: wolfcreek_books
Rating:  85 reviews
Sales Rank: 1549797
Format: Large Print
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 460
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 8.7 x 6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0979777720
EAN: 9780979777721
ASIN: 0979777720
Publication Date: March 7, 2008
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Condition: BRAND NEW CRISP AND CLEAN COPY.
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 Well written, easy to read, puts your brain to work.. July 1, 2009
Juan Mattenet (Waterloo, Belgium)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is not the classical book, on how the brain works.
It's written in a language that avoids complexity and jargon, but it will make the concepts strike home.
I'm planning to pass it on to my kids when I'm finish with it.
Bet you find yourself using at least a couple of the rules after reading it! June 30, 2009
J. Lee (Houston, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I originally was going to give this book just 3-stars. Because despite how well the information is organized and interesting anecdotes throughout to keep ones attention, I still found myself occassionally feeling like I was reading a teacher's lecture and wanting to skim. I also felt some of the rules seemed rather self-evident (like the importance of repeating things to remember them).
But, a funny thing happened after I finished it. I found myself sharing the rules and support of them with others, and it led to some very interesting conversations that only supported the rules more. Particular favorites of mine are gender differences between brains, the myth of multi-tasking and the eye-opening experiments on the effects of sleep deprivation, naps and timing yourself for your brains peak performance. I also found myself using some of them.
Bottom Line: If you want some fascinating and useful tidbits on improving your brains performance (and who doesn't?), this book is worth reading!
 John Medina, pure genius June 26, 2009
Matthew Roddy (New York, New York)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
For those who find the average classroom or cubicle a frustration, Medina's insight's could greatly help you make them enjoyable. I am totally impressed with what he's teaching me and plan to implement his suggestions as much as I can.
Interesting book June 3, 2009
Karla R. Robinson (Hartwick, Iowa USA)
As a school counselor, this book is insightful yet a quick read. This book does not get bogged down in the details but is informative enough to understand the inner workings of the brain in order for readers to apply the knowledge to their personal lives.
Sharp and inspiring May 28, 2009
Laurent Marbacher (ANGERS, France)
Very good book. THe way it is presented is consistent with the content. And all the Web material is really helpful too. A book to share and to discuss with others. Well done !!!
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