Scatterbrain

Author : Henning Beck
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771644020

Get Book

Scatterbrain by Henning Beck Pdf

“[This] book will convince you that forgetting helps you remember and distractions can make you more creative.” —Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and host of TED’s WorkLife podcast “Illuminating, and a joy to read, [Scatterbrain] offers … a refreshingly accessible and relatable take on the brain’s inner workings that should appeal to both science buffs and casual readers.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) In this mind-bending book, an esteemed neuroscientist explains why perfectionism is pointless—and argues that mistakes, missteps, and flaws are the keys to success. Remember that time you screwed up simple math or forgot the name of your favorite song? What if someone told you that such embarrassing “brain farts” are actually secret weapons, proof of your superiority to computers and AI? In Scatterbrain, we learn that boredom awakens the muse, distractions spark creativity, and misjudging time creates valuable memories, among other benefits of our faulty minds. Throughout, award-winning neuroscientist Henning Beck’s hilarious asides and brain-boosting advice make for delightful reading of the most cutting-edge neuroscience our brains will (maybe never) remember.

Author : Larry Niven
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2003-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 142991405X

Get Book

Scatterbrain by Larry Niven Pdf

Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction! Larry Niven is the New York Times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. His previous collection, N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as "outstanding . . . hours of entertainment," while Publishers Weekly called it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised by Kirkus Reviews: "An abundance of Niven's curious yet disciplined inventiveness and his fun-filled knack for turning seemingly absurd notions into credible, absorbing fiction. Grand entertainment." Now, ten years later, Scatterbrain collects an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcoming Ringworld's Child and Rainbow Mars, as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. True to its title, Scatterbrain roams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, featuring Niven's singular insights into everything from space stations to convention etiquette. So give yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain-or Scatterbrain-of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : William Stephens Hayward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1872
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:V000591625

Get Book

Lord Scatterbrain; Or The Rough Diamond Polished by William Stephens Hayward Pdf

Author : Bernice Thurman Hunter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Canadian fiction
ISBN : 0545986184

Get Book

That Scatterbrain Booky by Bernice Thurman Hunter Pdf

Scatterbrained, incorrigible and irrepressible - Booky will win you over in this Canadian classic set in Depression-era Toronto. It's almost 1933 and the Great Depression has hit the east end of Toronto. Booky's father can't find work; her mother is expecting another baby; the bailiff keeps threatening to evict the family from their home; and her older brother Arthur is terribly annoying. Yes, life is full of setbacks. But through the eyes of Booky Thomson the world has an energetic, rosy tinge: there are street games to play at night with the neighbourhood kids; butter and white sugar sandwiches; important talks with her Grandpa; riding the streetcar to her Aunt Susan's nut and candy shop; and an oh-so-special afternoon at the talking picture show. And soon, soon, she knows her parents will stop fighting, her hunger pangs will subside, and her family will laugh again. With nostalgic black-and-white photos from the era throughout, this treasure of a book offers an authentic, poignant glimpse into one family's struggle to stay together when the world around them was falling apart.

Author : Larry Niven
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2004-07-11
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 076534047X

Get Book

Scatterbrain by Larry Niven Pdf

Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction! Larry Niven is the New York Times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. His previous collection, N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as "outstanding . . . hours of entertainment," while Publishers Weekly called it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised by Kirkus Reviews: "An abundance of Niven's curious yet disciplined inventiveness and his fun-filled knack for turning seemingly absurd notions into credible, absorbing fiction. Grand entertainment." Now, ten years later, Scatterbrain collects an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcoming Ringworld's Child and Rainbow Mars, as well as numerous short stories, nonfiction articles, interviews, editorials, collaborations, and correspondence. True to its title, Scatterbrain roams all over a wide variety of fascinating topics, featuring Niven's singular insights into everything from space stations to convention etiquette. So give yourself a treat, and feel free to pick the brain-or Scatterbrain-of one of modern science fiction's most fascinating thinkers.

Author : Dorothy Sterling
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1947
Category : Electronic
ISBN : CUB:P101021806015

Get Book

Scatterbrain by Dorothy Sterling Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : OCLC:1194420878

Get Book

Little Miss Scatterbrain by Anonim Pdf

Little Miss Scatterbrain is always in a muddle! So, when she decides to go on holiday, will everything go to plan?

Author : Adam Hargreaves
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1267654219

Get Book

Little Miss Scatterbrain Sets Off for the Sun by Adam Hargreaves Pdf

Author : Hilde Østby,Ylva Østby
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771643450

Get Book

Adventures in Memory by Hilde Østby,Ylva Østby Pdf

A novelist and a neuroscientist uncover the secrets of human memory. What makes us remember? Why do we forget? And what, exactly, is a memory? With playfulness and intelligence, Adventures in Memory answers these questions and more, offering an illuminating look at one of our most fascinating faculties. The authors—two Norwegian sisters, one a neuropsychologist and the other an acclaimed writer—skillfully interweave history, research, and exceptional personal stories, taking readers on a captivating exploration of the evolving understanding of the science of memory from the Renaissance discovery of the hippocampus—named after the seahorse it resembles—up to the present day. Mixing metaphor with meta-analysis, they embark on an incredible journey: “diving for seahorses” for a memory experiment in Oslo fjord, racing taxis through London, and “time-traveling” to the future to reveal thought-provoking insights into remembering and forgetting. Along the way they interview experts of all stripes, from the world’s top neuroscientists to famous novelists, to help explain how memory works, why it sometimes fails, and what we can do to improve it. Filled with cutting-edge research and nimble storytelling, the result is a charming—and memorable—adventure through human memory.

Author : Phil D. Amara,Scott Stuart Allie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 1569714266

Get Book

Scatterbrain by Phil D. Amara,Scott Stuart Allie Pdf

Here in the wild-n-wacky pages of Scatterbrain is an assembly of comics and children's book talent like no other ever produced. This praised anthology features the monocular adventures of Steve Guarnaccias American Illustration Award-winning Kid Cyclops, along with delightful tales from the honed, silly minds of Jim Woodring, Sergio Aragons, Steve Parkhouse, Kilian Plunkett, Evan Dorkin, Jay 'Jetcat' Stephens, Dave 'Weasel' Cooper, and more. Plus, the whole jolly, head-spinning affair is headlined by ABU Gung from perennial award-winner Mike 'Hellboy' Mignola, and lovingly wrapped in a new cover by Craig Thompson, along with comics and illustrations by this award-winning creator of 'Goodbye, Chunky Rice. Don't miss it!

Author : Lucien Guy,Claude Rose Touati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0895657546

Get Book

Scatterbrain Sam by Lucien Guy,Claude Rose Touati Pdf

Sam dawdles on the way to his flute lesson and fears that while playing he lost the money his mother gave him to pay the teacher.

Author : Zach Schonbrun
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781101986349

Get Book

The Performance Cortex by Zach Schonbrun Pdf

“A must-read for the cerebral sports fan…like Moneyball except nerdier. Much nerdier.” --Sports Illustrated Why couldn't Michael Jordan, master athlete that he was, crush a baseball? Why can't modern robotics come close to replicating the dexterity of a five-year-old? Why do good quarterbacks always seem to know where their receivers are? On a quest to discover what actually drives human movement and its spectacular potential, journalist, sports writer, and fan Zach Schonbrun interviewed experts on motor control around the world. The trail begins with the groundbreaking work of two neuroscientists in Major League Baseball who are upending the traditional ways scouts evaluate the speed with which great players read a pitch. Across all sports, new theories and revolutionary technology are revealing how the brain's motor control system works in extraordinary talented athletes like Stephen Curry, Tom Brady, Serena Williams, and Lionel Messi; as well as musical virtuosos, dancers, rock climbers, race-car drivers, and more. Whether it is timing a 95 mph fastball or reaching for a coffee mug, movement requires a complex suite of computations that many take for granted--until they read The Performance Cortex. Zach Schonbrun ushers in a new way of thinking about the athletic gifts we marvel over and seek to develop in our own lives. It's not about the million-dollar arm anymore. It's about the million-dollar brain.

Author : Val Kilmer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982144906

Get Book

I'm Your Huckleberry by Val Kilmer Pdf

Kilmer shares the stories behind his most beloved roles, reminisces about his star-studded career and love life, and reveals the truth behind his recent health struggles. Kilmer has played so many iconic roles over his nearly four-decade film career, but here he steps out of character and reveals his true self. While containing plenty of tantalizing celebrity anecdotes, the book is ultimately a deeply moving reflection on mortality and the mysteries of life. -- adapted from jacket

Author : Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781771647496

Get Book

Chemistry for Breakfast by Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim Pdf

FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books “This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life; it’s really, really interesting.”—Foreword Reviews, STARRED review A perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things and Storm in a Teacup Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential chemical processes everyone should know—and turns the ordinary into extraordinary. Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the morning, her partner’s much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and melatonin’s role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab, she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states of matter. Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression “love drunk.” All the while, she shows us what it’s really like to be a working chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with test tubes in a lab coat. Filled with charming illustrations, laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai as your guide, you’ll find something fascinating everywhere around you.

Author : Chris Cleave
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781416589648

Get Book

Little Bee by Chris Cleave Pdf

Presents a tale of a precarious friendship between an illegal Nigerian refugee and a recent widow from suburban London, a story told from the alternating and disparate perspectives of both women.