Restak, Richard M.

Explores the frontiers of modern brain science and describes how people are learning to use more of their brain power.

An illustrated study of the workings of the human brain, looking at the brain's architecture, the significance of genes on the brain, states of mind, brain damage, depression, addiction, and other topics.

Explains the basic principles of brain operation, and presents twenty-eight suggestions and some accompanying exercises for enhancing the performance of the brain.

Describes the complex functions of the human brain at every stage of life, from infancy through death, and explains how recent scientific developments have unlocked some of the brain's mysteries.

Explores the frontiers of modern brain science and describes how people are learning to use more of their brain power.

Explores present-day knowledge of the chemistry and workings of the brain.