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The Wandering Mind

What the Brain Does When You're Not Looking

by Michael C Corballis ...

While psychologists write bestsellers about humans' smarter side - language, cognition, consciousness - and self-help gurus harangue us to be attentive and mindful, we all know that much of the time our minds are just goofing off. So what does the brain do when you're not looking? Rooted in neuroscience, psychology and evolutionary biology but written with Corballis' signature wit and wisdom, The ... Read more

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While psychologists write bestsellers about humans' smarter side - language, cognition, consciousness - and self-help gurus harangue us to be attentive and mindful, we all know that much of the time our minds are just goofing off. So what does the brain do when you're not looking? Rooted in neuroscience, psychology and evolutionary biology but written with Corballis' signature wit and wisdom, The
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A Very Short Tour of the Mind

21 Short Walks Around the Human Brain

by Michael C. Corballis ...

"Thoroughly enjoyable" essays from a cognitive neuroscientist, filled with surprising facts ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Modern computers might be faster, and whales might have larger brains, but neither can match the sheer intellect or capacity for creativity that the human mind enjoys. It is arguably the most complex organ in the universe.If you've ever wondered why your dog can remember ... Read more

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"Thoroughly enjoyable" essays from a cognitive neuroscientist, filled with surprising facts ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review).Modern computers might be faster, and whales might have larger brains, but neither can match the sheer intellect or capacity for creativity that the human mind enjoys. It is arguably the most complex organ in the universe.If you've ever wondered why your dog can remember
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The Truth about Language

What It Is and Where It Came From

by Michael C. Corballis ...

Evolutionary science has long viewed language as, basically, a fortunate accident—a crossing of wires that happened to be extraordinarily useful, setting humans apart from other animals and onto a trajectory that would see their brains (and the products of those brains) become increasingly complex.But as Michael C. Corballis shows in The Truth about Language, it's time to reconsider those ... Read more

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Evolutionary science has long viewed language as, basically, a fortunate accident—a crossing of wires that happened to be extraordinarily useful, setting humans apart from other animals and onto a trajectory that would see their brains (and the products of those brains) become increasingly complex.But as Michael C. Corballis shows in The Truth about Language, it's time to reconsider those
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The Truth About Language

What it is and Where it came from

by Michael C Corballis ...

From God to Noam Chomsky, many have suggested that language arose suddenly in a way that cannot be explained through ordinary evolutionary processes. Corballis argues otherwise. He uncovers the precursors of language in the ability of mice and other animals to engage in 'mental time travel', the use of gesture by apes, the capacity of chimpanzees to step into the shoes (or paws) of others, and the ... Read more

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From God to Noam Chomsky, many have suggested that language arose suddenly in a way that cannot be explained through ordinary evolutionary processes. Corballis argues otherwise. He uncovers the precursors of language in the ability of mice and other animals to engage in 'mental time travel', the use of gesture by apes, the capacity of chimpanzees to step into the shoes (or paws) of others, and the
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Pieces of Mind

21 Short Walks Around the Human Brain

by Michael C. Corballis ...

Drawing upon various other disciplines—including anthropology, biology, neuroscience, and linguistics—this account offers an up-to-date, broad coverage of psychological topics. Answering questions such as Why do we remember faces but not names? What would be the consequences of cutting a brain in half? and Do human beings really only use 10% of their brains? it also dismisses certain inaccurate ... Read more

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Drawing upon various other disciplines—including anthropology, biology, neuroscience, and linguistics—this account offers an up-to-date, broad coverage of psychological topics. Answering questions such as Why do we remember faces but not names? What would be the consequences of cutting a brain in half? and Do human beings really only use 10% of their brains? it also dismisses certain inaccurate
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The Recursive Mind

The Origins of Human Language, Thought, and Civilization - Updated Edition

by Michael C. Corballis ...

A groundbreaking theory of what makes the human mind uniqueThe Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us uniquely human. In this compelling book, Michael Corballis argues that what distinguishes us in the animal kingdom is our capacity for recursion: the ability to embed our thoughts within other thoughts. "I think, therefore I am," is an example of ... Read more

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A groundbreaking theory of what makes the human mind uniqueThe Recursive Mind challenges the commonly held notion that language is what makes us uniquely human. In this compelling book, Michael Corballis argues that what distinguishes us in the animal kingdom is our capacity for recursion: the ability to embed our thoughts within other thoughts. "I think, therefore I am," is an example of
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The Psychology of Left and Right

by Michael C. Corballis, Ivan L. Beale ...

Series series Psychology Revivals
Originally published in 1976, this title deals with the problem of how we tell left from right. The authors argue that the ability to tell left from right depends ultimately on a bodily asymmetry, such as preference for one or the other hand, or dominance of one side of the brain. This has implications for child development, reading disability, navigation, art, and culture. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1976, this title deals with the problem of how we tell left from right. The authors argue that the ability to tell left from right depends ultimately on a bodily asymmetry, such as preference for one or the other hand, or dominance of one side of the brain. This has implications for child development, reading disability, navigation, art, and culture.
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From Hand to Mouth

The Origins of Language

by Michael C. Corballis ...

A groundbreaking theory of how language arose from primate gesturesIt is often said that speech is what distinguishes us from other animals. But are we all talk? What if language was bequeathed to us not by word of mouth, but as a hand-me-down?The notion that language evolved not from animal cries but from manual and facial gestures—that, for most of human history, actions have spoken louder than ... Read more

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A groundbreaking theory of how language arose from primate gesturesIt is often said that speech is what distinguishes us from other animals. But are we all talk? What if language was bequeathed to us not by word of mouth, but as a hand-me-down?The notion that language evolved not from animal cries but from manual and facial gestures—that, for most of human history, actions have spoken louder than
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Memory Mechanisms

A Tribute To G.v. Goddard

Edited by K. Geoffrey White, Wickliffe C. Abraham, Michael C. Corballis ...

Presenting the work of researchers who are at the forefront of the study of memory mechanisms, this volume addresses a wide range of topics including: physiological and biophysical studies of synaptic plasticity, neural models of information storage and recall, functional and structural considerations of amnesia in brain-damaged patients, and behavioral studies of animal cognition and memory. The ... Read more

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Presenting the work of researchers who are at the forefront of the study of memory mechanisms, this volume addresses a wide range of topics including: physiological and biophysical studies of synaptic plasticity, neural models of information storage and recall, functional and structural considerations of amnesia in brain-damaged patients, and behavioral studies of animal cognition and memory. The
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The Brontës' Christmas

The Festive Season in Victorian England

Edited by Maria Hubert ...

Series series Literary Christmas
The Brontës' Christmas invites you to step back in time and explore the delights of a Victorian Christmas through the eyes of our most beloved authors.While the Brontë family's celebrations weren't the most exuberant, Victorian society cheerfully embraced the newfound idea of Christmas as a time for feasts, decorations, the exchanging of gifts and parlour games.Through a selection of seasonal ... Read more

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The Brontës' Christmas invites you to step back in time and explore the delights of a Victorian Christmas through the eyes of our most beloved authors.While the Brontë family's celebrations weren't the most exuberant, Victorian society cheerfully embraced the newfound idea of Christmas as a time for feasts, decorations, the exchanging of gifts and parlour games.Through a selection of seasonal
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Always Take Notes

Advice from Some of the World's Greatest Writers

Edited by Simon Akam, Rachel Lloyd ...

In this compendium of literary wisdom, celebrated authors share insights and anecdotes on the art of turning good stories into bestsellers.Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, hosts of the renowned podcast Always Take Notes, have spent years delving into the lives and minds of literary luminaries. Now they share the most illuminating and unforgettable interview moments, as writers from Irvine Welsh to ... Read more

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In this compendium of literary wisdom, celebrated authors share insights and anecdotes on the art of turning good stories into bestsellers.Simon Akam and Rachel Lloyd, hosts of the renowned podcast Always Take Notes, have spent years delving into the lives and minds of literary luminaries. Now they share the most illuminating and unforgettable interview moments, as writers from Irvine Welsh to
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Seven Deadly Sins

The Biology of Being Human

by Dr. Guy Leschziner ...

**A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply ... Read more

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**A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEARSeven Deadly Sins will explore the underlying nature of the seven deadly sins, their neuroscientific and psychological basis, and their origin in our genes.**Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Pride. Envy. Lust. Anger. These are The Seven Deadly Sins, the vices of humankind that define immorality. But do these sins really represent moral failings, or are they simply
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