Neuroscience & Neuropsychology

In Then I Am Myself the World, Christof Koch explores the only thing we directly experience: consciousness. At the book's heart is integrated-information theory, the idea that the essence of consciousness is the ability to exert causal power over itself, to be an agent of change. Koch investigates the physical origins of consciousness in the brain and how this knowledge can be used to measure consciousness in natural and artificial systems.

Feel like you’re stuck in a series of overthinking episodes? Discover how you can flip the script and cancel the chaos! Studies show that 73% of adults aged 25 to 35 years old suffer from chronic overthinking… almost 3 out of 4 people! But, the good news is… there is a way out… With the right tools, you can break free from this mental prison… and don’t let your cynical thoughts tell you otherwise! Start with this handy guide filled with practical advice and information on how to unravel your tangled thoughts to reveal a path paved with peace and purpose.

Journaliste et auteur de best-sellers, Johann Hari a mené l'enquête auprès d'experts et scientifiques pour comprendre ce qui nous arrive. A l'encontre des théories courantes, il montre que nous ne sommes pas responsables personnellement. Il adopte ainsi une approche déculpabilisante, en pointant du doigt les "forces extérieures" qui pèsent sur les individus. Parmi elles, la technologie et les réseaux sociaux, la surcharge d'informations, la culture de l'instantanéité, la montée du stress, la détérioration de notre alimentation, etc.

An increasing number of Australian children are being diagnosed with variations in their brain development. These can include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyslexia. Authors Madonna King and Rebecca Sparrow have surveyed and interviewed almost 2000 Australians, including medical experts, educators, neurodivergent children and their parents, to gather together the best and most useful advice to ensure neurodivergent (ND) children take their rightful place in classrooms and workplaces.

It might feel impossible to live without the burden of constant stress or the pain of traumatic memories. For many the coping mechanisms they’ve managed to develop are all they have. The remarkable resilience of trauma survivors goes a long way, but the path to deeply healing is something we’re still discovering. The innovative approach of Polyvagal Theory marks a new milestone in our understanding. It’s not just about how to live with the burden of your past…

Introduction to Ecological Psychology is a highly accessible book that offers an overview of the fundamental theoretical foundations of Ecological Psychology. The authors, Julia J. C. Blau and Jeffrey B. Wagman, provide a broad coverage of the topic, including discussion of perception-action as well as development, cognition, social interaction, and application to real world problems.

Wie findet unser rastlos arbeitendes Gehirn zu mehr Fokus und Gelassenheit? Welche positiven Einflüsse können künstlerische und handwerkliche Betätigungen auf unser Wohlbefinden ausüben? Und gibt es Übungen und Methoden, die Glücksmomente in uns auslösen und zu mehr Gelassenheit, zu spürbarer Stressreduktion führen? Ja, sagt die Neurowissenschaftlerin und Bestsellerautorin Dr. Julia F. Christensen.

Cuando hablamos de vivir en el presente, la mente lo convierte en una práctica, lo que, curiosamente, es un obstáculo para la paz. Debemos reconocer que no podemos convertir el vivir en el presente en una especie de práctica, porque el momento presente es nuestra experiencia siempre presente. En este libro, vamos a exponer la falsedad del contenido mental para que la paz, la alegría y la libertad, que son nuestra herencia natural, puedan experimentarse permanentemente.

Neste livro, mergulharemos em temas fascinantes. Abordaremos fenômenos que transcendem o individual e tocam o coletivo. E traremos exemplos, casos, como se diz na medicina. Acontece que esses casos não tratam apenas de homens ou mulheres com identidades, mas de ideias catalisadoras de transformações regidas pelo arquétipo do herói. Um caso particularíssimo emerge na sociedade como um fenômeno, sob a forma de candidaturas, como aconteceu recentemente na prefeitura da maior cidade do país.

See the child’s behaviors in a whole new light. Demystifying PANS/PANDAS is a unique and long overdue resource in the field of pediatric neurobehavioral health, providing a comprehensive overview of the “three-pronged approach” to assessment and care, conventional and naturopathic interventions, a trove of case studies, and plenty of clinical pearls along the way.