Brain Game

Author : Matthew E. May
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781259642401

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Winning the Brain Game: Fixing the 7 Fatal Flaws of Thinking by Matthew E. May Pdf

Mindful thinking is the new competitive edge Science confirms the distinction between the biological brain and the conscious mind. Each day, a game of mind versus matter plays out on a field defined by the problems we must solve. Most are routine, and don’t demand a more mindful approach. It’s when we’re faced with more difficult challenges that our thinking becomes vulnerable to brain patterns that can lead us astray. We leap to solutions that simply don’t work. We fixate on old mindsets that keep us stuck in neutral. We overthink problems and make them worse. We kill the ideas of others, as well as our own. Worse, we keep doing these things, over and over again, naturally and instinctively. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In Winning the Brain Game, author and creative strategist Matthew E. May explains these and other “fatal flaws” of thinking, catalogued over the course of ten years and hundreds of interactive creative sessions in which he gave more than 100,000 professionals a thought challenge based on a real case far less complex than their everyday problems. Not only did less than 5% arrive at the best and most elegant solution, but the solutions given were remarkably similar, revealing seven observable problem-solving patterns that can block our best thinking. Calling on modern neuroscience and psychology to help explain the seven fatal flaws, May draws insights from some of the world’s most innovative thinkers. He then blends in a super-curated, field-tested set of “fixes” proven through hundreds of creative sessions to raise our thinking game to a more mindful level. Regardless of playing field, mindful thinking is the new competitive advantage, and the seven fixes are a magic set of tools for achieving it. Winning the Brain Game will lead you to better decision-making, higher levels of creativity, clearer strategies, and overall success in business, work and life. Matthew E. May is a five-time author and recognized thought leader on strategy and innovation. A popular speaker, facilitator, and seminar leader, he confidentially coaches executives, artists, and athletes, and conducts custom thinking sessions for leading organizations all over the world.

Author : Cynthia R. Green,Joan Beloff
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421436487

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Through the Seasons by Cynthia R. Green,Joan Beloff Pdf

A collection of easy-to-follow activities, organized by seasons of the year, to help family members and caregivers engage with memory-challenged adults. Dementia and related disorders impact the lives of those affected in countless ways, making it difficult to remain independent at work, at home, and in the wider world. But recent studies have shown that structured activities can make a significant, positive difference by stimulating mental engagement while improving interactions between caregivers and memory-challenged adults. Fun and easy to use, this large-format, full-color picture book is divided into themes representing the four seasons. Each section describes several multisensory experiences—such as walking on the beach, making ice cream, or planting flowers—along with related topics for discussion and activities to elicit memories and encourage new positive associations. The topics and activities incorporate all five senses to facilitate connections and conversations. The book adopts a compassionate, person-centered approach and is designed so that two people can easily look together while sitting side by side. This latest edition, which has been thoroughly revised, • takes a multicultural approach • includes all-new images, as well as 14 completely new highlighted activities • integrates modern wellness concepts • features a new introduction and an updated resource section • offers guidance about activity planning and optimizing interactions between care partners and the individual with dementia Helping you and your loved one make cherished new memories, Through the Seasons is an indispensable solution to the question of what to do together to maintain well-being and connection.

Author : Insight Kids
Publisher : iSeek
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1647224225

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Train Your Brain: Math Games by Insight Kids Pdf

Make math fun with amazing brain-teasing puzzles! Hours of enjoyment while developing critical thinking skills. Developing critical thinking skills has never been more fun with Train Your Brain: Math Games. Kids will be introduced to math principles through engaging and entertaining mind-bending activities! OVER 50 BRAIN-TEASING PUZZLES: Hours of activities to enjoy! GAMES FOR EVERY BRAIN: Offering a wide variety of puzzles and brain twisters, including word problems, number puzzles, sequence challenges, matching puzzles, grid games, and more! ANSWER KEY: Solutions to every puzzle are provided in the back of the book. SERIES FUN: Collect all titles in this brand-new series with Train Your Brain: Logic Games and more to come!

Author : Celia Hodent
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 387 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-10
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351650762

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The Gamer's Brain by Celia Hodent Pdf

Making a successful video game is hard. Even games that are successful at launch may fail to engage and retain players in the long term due to issues with the user experience (UX) that they are delivering. The game user experience accounts for the whole experience players have with a video game, from first hearing about it to navigating menus and progressing in the game. UX as a discipline offers guidelines to assist developers in creating the experience they want to deliver, shipping higher quality games (whether it is an indie game, AAA game, or "serious game"), and meeting their business goals while staying true to their design and artistic intent. In a nutshell, UX is about understanding the gamer’s brain: understanding human capabilities and limitations to anticipate how a game will be perceived, the emotions it will elicit, how players will interact with it, and how engaging the experience will be. This book is designed to equip readers of all levels, from student to professional, with neuroscience knowledge and user experience guidelines and methodologies. These insights will help readers identify the ingredients for successful and engaging video games, empowering them to develop their own unique game recipe more efficiently, while providing a better experience for their audience. Key Features Provides an overview of how the brain learns and processes information by distilling research findings from cognitive science and psychology research in a very accessible way. Topics covered include: "neuromyths", perception, memory, attention, motivation, emotion, and learning. Includes numerous examples from released games of how scientific knowledge translates into game design, and how to use a UX framework in game development. Describes how UX can guide developers to improve the usability and the level of engagement a game provides to its target audience by using cognitive psychology knowledge, implementing human-computer interaction principles, and applying the scientific method (user research). Provides a practical definition of UX specifically applied to games, with a unique framework. Defines the most relevant pillars for good usability (ease of use) and good "engage-ability" (the ability of the game to be fun and engaging), translated into a practical checklist. Covers design thinking, game user research, game analytics, and UX strategy at both a project and studio level. Offers unique insights from a UX expert and PhD in psychology who has been working in the entertainment industry for over 10 years. This book is a practical tool that any professional game developer or student can use right away and includes the most complete overview of UX in games existing today.

Author : Jackie Silberg
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781458766670

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125 Brain Games for Babies by Jackie Silberg Pdf

Create the brain connections needed for future learning all while having fun.

Author : Beatrice Tinarelli
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8854415553

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Big Book of Brain Games by Beatrice Tinarelli Pdf

Author : Stephanie Drimmer,Gareth Moore,National Geographic Kids (Firm)
Publisher : National Geographic Kids
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Brain teasers
ISBN : 9781426332852

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Brain Games by Stephanie Drimmer,Gareth Moore,National Geographic Kids (Firm) Pdf

Grab a pencil and get ready to become a problem-solving superstar with activities, puzzles, and games that will give your brain a serious boost. Master mystifying mazes, crack coded messages, and uncover the secrets behind optical illusions, all while learning about your own amazing mind.

Author : Stephanie Drimmer,Gareth Moore
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Games
ISBN : 9781426330179

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Brain Games by Stephanie Drimmer,Gareth Moore Pdf

An activity book that acts as a companion to the TV series Brain games.

Author : Gareth Moore
Publisher : Buster Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1780552491

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Brain Games For Clever Kids by Gareth Moore Pdf

This book is brimming with memory, word and number workouts, codes, battleships and mind-bending spot the differences, as well as Japanese puzzles including hanjie, kakuro, futoshiki, sudoku and lots more. Let the brain games begin!

Author : Gareth Moore
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781646046751

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Brain Games for 9 Year Olds by Gareth Moore Pdf

Discover the perfect summer bridge book containing over 100 engaging and educational problems to help your fourth grader strengthen their critical thinking and toughen their minds. Whether you’re a teacher or parent, finding new and exciting ways to stimulate your child’s mind has never been easier! Designed especially for nine-year-old children, Brain Games for 9 Year Olds is packed with a variety of captivating activities and brain-teasers, including: Sudoku puzzles Mazes Picture codes And so much more! Written by an internationally bestselling puzzle author, Brain Games for 9 Year Olds is the perfect mix of zany entertainment and mind-bending games to keep your child engaged and delighted as they sharpen their logic and learn new skills.

Author : Nick Earls,Rebecca Sparrow
Publisher : Penguin Group Australia
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2007-07-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780143006916

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Joel & Cat Set the Story Straight by Nick Earls,Rebecca Sparrow Pdf

Joel and Cat Set the Story Straight is two weeks in the life of Joel Hedges and Cat Davis. Joel would prefer to get through his final year of high school without Cat Davis or his mother's faux Spanish boyfriend and just hang-out with his best-friend Luke. Cat Davis has an annoying best-friend, an even more annoying little brother, and a deep abiding hatred of Joel Hedges. Due to an unfortunate incident involving a leaking pen and suspected outbreak of Bird Flu, Joel and Cat are forced to sit next to each other in Extension English. To make matters worse, and to their mutual horror, they are paired together for a tandem story writing assignment. What ensues reveals a lot about how smug teenage boys are and what teenage girls really think. No, wait – it's about a sane female and an insane male. It's about revenge and mistaken identity.

Author : Richard B. Fisher
Publisher : Schocken
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Brain
ISBN : PSU:000010145388

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Brain Games by Richard B. Fisher Pdf

Contains 134 games that open up new avenues of knowledge and allow you to discover your own brain while learning about brain theory and research.

Author : Jack Umstatter
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996-03-22
Category : Education
ISBN : UVA:X004039217

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Brain Games! by Jack Umstatter Pdf

This resource provides a treasury of reproducible thinking situations on a full range of subjects. Includes over 150 activities formatted for instant use in any classroom setting.

Author : Sam Gorski,J. Theophrastus Bartholomew,D. F. Lovett
Publisher : Games You Can Play in Your Hea
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-27
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0998379417

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Top 10 Games You Can Play in Your Head, by Yourself: Second Edition by Sam Gorski,J. Theophrastus Bartholomew,D. F. Lovett Pdf

"Your mind is now the ultimate gaming engine. Ditch the remote. Ditch the controller. Explore worlds and stories through a revolutionary single-player role-playing system that pushes your imagination beyond its furthest limits"--Back cover.

Author : Parragon Books
Publisher : Parragon Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1680524712

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Ultimate Mind Games by Parragon Books Pdf

Ultimate Mind Games is a fantastic compendium that includes 400 puzzles to test your mind, set up over four sections so you can choose the puzzle that fits your mood. Become an all-around puzzler and improve your sudoku, word search, crossword, and brain game skills. The perfect way of improving your vocabulary, mental agility, and problem-solving skills, this puzzle-packed book will provide you with hours of mind-sharpening fun! 400 PUZZLES & SOLUTIONS Hours of fun and entertainment to enjoy, including solutions for each challenge EASY-TO-CARRY Pocket format, small enough to fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack. Great for on-the-go wherever your travels take you. Just the right size to leave on your nightstand and coffee table VARIETY OF PUZZLES 150 sudoku puzzles, 77 word searches, 79 crosswords, and over 100 mind puzzles! MAKES A GREAT GIFT For the novice to expert this word search book makes a great gift! ON-THE GO POCKET PUZZLE COLLECTION Look for more puzzle books including Extreme word search and Fantastic Word Search