Brain training is all the rage. Commercial and clinical initiatives capitalize on trailblazing interdisciplinary research that spans domains such as education, psychological and brain science, cognitive remediation, and mental health. Promotional materials boast that we can learn to think and respond faster, focus better, and control our emotions; companies and authors market techniques to boost memory, increase confidence, and overcome cognitive impairments. 'How (not) to Train the Brain' examines the field of cognitive fitness and scrutinizes the scientific evidence in support of brain training techniques. With the potential to affect millions this topic is important for scientists, practitioners, educators, and the general public. While many a consumer often marvels at this highly commercialized field, discerning fact from fad becomes a challenge given the abundance of products, publications, and contexts. Moreover, available products prey on the naivety of individuals unfamiliar with the nuanced field of neuroscience, advertising programs that lack scientific validation or presenting unfounded arguments. In this book, the authors review data from hundreds of articles and provide an overarching account of the field, separating scientific evidence from publicity myth and guiding readers through how they should - and should not - train the brain. They describe existing techniques, including those rooted in scientific research, and survey methods that purport to yield measurable improvements. Intended for a wide audience, this book taps a timely topic by highlighting the most salient approaches to boosting brain function while identifying those that don't seem to work.

For over a decade health and wellness expert, Peter Greenlaw, has studied the top researchers. His review of research looked at the effects on human health of environmental toxins, nutritional deficiency, overweight, and stress. Now he connects the dots showing how the interconnections are amplifying these four health-robbing co-factors—Toxicity, Deficiency, Overweight, Stress—into a deadly syndrome that’s killing us. How can the human race absorb and process over 700 tons of toxins from the air we breathe every day? What happens as we consume hormones, steroids, pesticides, antibiotics and birth control chemicals in every glass of water? Why are there 275 lethal toxins found in newborn babies? And girls as young as three are showing signs of puberty? Connect the dots to see how toxins + depleted nutrients + overweight + stress adds up to the perfect storm that's costing us our health. Until Peter Greenlaw, the “researcher on researchers,” connected the dots, no one acknowledged the big picture...and sounded the alarm. Now, the facts are clear. The entire spectrum of research tells a bigger health story than we’ve been led to believe. Disregard these facts at your peril. Peter Greenlaw has gained enormous support from top experts and authorities across the health and medical global community because he has dedicated his life to trying to answer the real questions. “Unless we can get enough of the right nutrition back into our bodies to fight this four-headed monster, we and our families will become weaker, sicker and die much earlier than anyone ever thought possible.”—Peter Greenlaw

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Handbook for New Puppy Owners is a hands-on workbook that takes the new puppy owner deep into the way a puppy thinks and behaves. This book teaches the new owners how to hold, walk, talk to, and how to care for their puppy with day to day, step by step instructions. Anyone can raise a puppy by following the instructions in this book.

This engaging book provides a novel examination of the nature of addiction, suggesting that by exploring akrasia—the tendency to act against one’s better judgement—we can better understand our addictive behaviors. It offers an alternative to the dominant biomedical model of addiction as a chronic brain disease by looking at the nature of how we make decisions and proposing the idea that biased choice is central to addiction. The book looks at both classic substance use disorders and newer “addictions” to smartphones, meat and fossil fuels. It discusses current perspectives on free will in philosophy, psychology and neuroscience, and the questions surrounding free will versus determinism, including our ability to steer our behaviors guided by the promise of future outcomes. Different perspectives on addiction and choice are presented in an eloquent style, and illustrated by personal stories. Through a lively discussion of the key scientific and philosophical issues surrounding addiction, this book is valuable for students in psychology, criminology, sociology and social work, as well as health care professionals and general readers interested in the nature of our free will.

"I look average and act average, that is what I do best and that is what I was trained to do." The name of the novel is "Cockroaches." This is a very interesting and useful book, covering such topics as Human Relationships, Love, Betrayal, Military Intelligence, Espionage, Counter Espionage and much more. This book unveils the attempts by some Foreign Intelligence Service, through a third party, to illegally acquire top secret technology. One Military Cadet, by the will of destiny and his own hard work, was hurled into the core of the dangerous and very important Intelligence Operation abroad. Eight undercover agents, including the Cadet, were sent to the foreign country to find proof of illegal activities and uncover the truth. This is a very dangerous task and the agents have to meet a lot of challenges. They need to outplay the Foreign Counter Intelligence Service, which is trying to prevent them from making things right. The Foreign Counter Intelligence does everything to get in the way of this young Military Cadet and his superiors. Nevertheless, the agents are very brave and intelligent people; they know what to do in situations like that. This is a fiction book. However, the methods of Surveillance and Counter Surveillance, the Close Combat Fighting rules and Message Traffic, Military Lessons and Encryption Keys used, they are true and that is what makes the story look very real.

A user's guide to the most cutting edge knowledge in cycling science. If you're a keen cyclist but want to know more about the science behind the bike, this is the book for you. Get the practical application of this knowledge to give you the performance edge and put you ahead of the peleton. Performance Cycling: The Science of Cycling is written by world renowned cycling authors alongside scientists working at the cutting edge of cycling research. Learn about: the latest training methodologies; how to implement pacing strategies; optimising nutrition; how to effectively set up your bike; and how to mentally prepare for optimal performance. Whether you are a novice or pro cyclist, Performance Cycling is the essential user's guide to guarantee you reach your full potential.