Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Henning Beck and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-08 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[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.
Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Larry Niven and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2003-06-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Larry Niven and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2004-07-11 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book That Scatterbrain Booky written by Bernice Thurman Hunter and published by . This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Phil D. Amara and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Journal of the Scatterbrain written by Joshua Valdez and published by Joshua Valdez. This book was released on 2024-08-26 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the dim light of a forgotten attic, the long-lost diaries of the scatterbrained have been unearthed, their weathered pages a testament to the dark and twisted tales they contain. Each entry is a portal to a world of horror, where reality bends and twists like a serpent coiling in the shadows. Within the pages of "Journal of the Scatterbrain," readers embark on a journey through the depths of terror, where every twist and turn brings forth a new revelation, a new nightmare waiting to unfold. The journey begins with a deadly game of tag, where innocence is shattered against the jagged edges of fear. What starts as a harmless childhood pastime quickly descends into a harrowing struggle for survival, as the rules of the game become twisted and sinister. Next, readers are drawn into a wizard's duel, where magic crackles in the air like electricity and destinies are forged in the fires of conflict. Spells collide with a thunderous roar, casting eerie shadows against the walls as the battle rages on. But the horrors of the scatterbrained are not confined to the realm of fantasy. In a chilling twist, a horror movie date takes a sinister turn, as the screen becomes a window into the abyss and the boundaries of reality blur with each passing scene. What was meant to be a night of popcorn and thrills becomes a descent into madness, as the characters find themselves trapped in a nightmare from which there is no escape. And yet, the horrors do not end there. Indulge in a delicious dinner with the devil, where temptation dances on the edge of damnation and every bite brings one step closer to oblivion. Lose yourself in the pulsating rhythm of a night out at the club, where the beat of the music masks the whispers of darkness lurking in the shadows. But perhaps the most chilling tale of all is that of a teacher pushed to the brink, willing to go to any lengths to impart a lesson. In the halls of academia, a game of survival unfolds, where the boundaries between student and teacher, predator and prey, blur into a maelstrom of madness and despair. These are but a few of the twisted tales ripped from the entries of the scatterbrained, each one a thread in the tapestry of horror that awaits. Join us as the clock ticks down to the witching hour, where every story holds a secret, and every turn of the page brings us closer to the heart of darkness.
Download or read book Scatterbrain written by Dorothy Sterling and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Little Miss Scatterbrain written by and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Miss Scatterbrain is always in a muddle! So, when she decides to go on holiday, will everything go to plan?
Download or read book Scatterbrain written by J. Benveniste and published by . This book was released on 1958 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lord Scatterbrain or The rough diamond polished written by William Stephens Hayward and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Adventures in Memory written by Hilde Østby and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Mr Topsy turvy written by Roger Hargreaves and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-04-23 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He's one wacky guy! He sees things a little differently from everyone else-backwards!
Download or read book Smart but Scattered written by Peg Dawson and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by Smart but Scattered, Second Edition, ISBN 978-1-4625-5459-1.
Download or read book Scatterbrain Sam written by Lucien Guy and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Performance Cortex written by Zach Schonbrun and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 great 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 extraordinarily 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.
Download or read book Scatter Brain written by Shaparak Khorsandi and published by Random House. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some brains, through no fault of their own, pack a bag, turn the lights off and run away to the seaside the moment they are meant to be doing homework, paying bills or not putting the cat in the fridge. These are ADHD brains. I have one and believe they are as common as being left-handed, flat footed or genuinely enjoying anchovies on a pizza. Undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder made my life a frustrating, maddening rollercoaster. I had very little focus except when I was hyper-focusing (and then it would always be on the wrong things), I made the same mistakes over and over again, regularly burning myself out until I was sobbing. When I finally was diagnosed in my 40s it felt like the lights had been turned on after a lifetime in the dark. Join much-loved comedian Shappi Khorsandi as she looks back on her life through the lens of ADHD and finally makes sense of the chaos. From discovering the joys of shoplifting through to finally understanding her attraction to toxic men, Scatter Brain will have you laughing (and crying) as you find out what it's really like to live a life out of control. Whether you suspect you might have ADHD or you're here to enjoy the ride, let Shappi take you on her hilarious journey of self-discovery where you just might learn something useful about yourself too!
Download or read book Chemistry for Breakfast written by Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
