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An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, M.D., traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives...

Design doesn't have to complicated, which is why this guide to human-centered design shows that usability is just as important as aesthetics. Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door...

The New York Times–bestselling author of The Brain That Changes Itself presents astounding advances in the treatment of brain injury and illness. Now a new afterword. Winner of the 2015 Gold Nautilus Award in Science & Cosmology In The Brain That Changes Itself, Norman Doidge described...

The vivid and emotional story of one soldier's heroic struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.1944: Norm Bussel, an introspective and happy-go-lucky teen from Memphis, finds himself bailing out of a burning B-17 bomber just months after his 19th birthday. Touching-down in a field outside Berlin, Norm was immediately seized by local farmhands, who were in the process of lynching him when a passing German soldier put a stop to the execution.

In The Design of Future Things, best-selling author Donald A. Norman presents a revealing examination of smart technology, from smooth-talking GPS units to cantankerous refrigerators. Exploring the links between design and human psychology, he offers a consumer-oriented theory of natural human-machine interaction that can be put into practice by the engineers and industrial designers of tomorrows thinking machines.

From a case of hysterical paralysis to a pregnancy puncturing a lung, twenty-five of the most thrilling medical mysteries known to man (and doctor)."Vital Signs," a popular column featured in Discover Magazine, has long been a favorite of readers, showcasing, each month, fascinating new tales of strange illnesses and diseases that baffle doctors and elude diagnosis. Each tale is true and borders on the unbelievable. It's no wonder that throughout the years the column has become an unofficial textbook for medical students, interns, doctors, and anyone interested in human illness and staying healthy.

With his fifth edition, Chief John Norman offers lessons learned during his extensive and time-honored career. Chief Norman imparts wisdom and experience by offering advice informed by actual outcomes from the fireground. This guide continues to be invaluable for firefighters aspiring to the officer level and those seeking to promote safety and effectiveness in their organization and the communities they serve by improving their own skills.

Now in his landmark new audiobook, Defeating SAD, Rosenthal, who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and is the foremost authority on the subject, offers an up to date guide to overcoming the miseries and that millions experience with the changing seasons. In his lively style, Rosenthal offers advice on how to identify, treat and overcome both winter and summer varieties of seasonal affective disorder, as well as the less severe yet bothersome winter blues.

Any conversation about effective teaching must begin with a consideration of how students learn. However, instructors may find a gap between resources that focus on the technical research on learning and those that provide practical classroom strategies. How Learning Works provides the bridge for such a gap. Distilling the research literature and translating the scientific approach into language relevant to a college or university teacher, this book introduces seven general principles of how students learn.

Healing is real. Everyone can do it….It is a gift within that we need only discover. This ability is ours at birth. Raise your vibration, balance your energy, and tap into your self-healing powers with resonance, life-force, and the principles of Quantum-Touch This bestselling classic from...

Living In Color: Love, Life & Everything In Between is a dynamic podcast hosted by married interracial couple—Tammy Fisher and Norman Lloyd. Both are seasoned therapists with a passion for helping others navigate life, love, and relationships through an inclusive lens. Tammy specializes in monogamous and non-monogamous relationships, sexual health, and helping individuals and couples break through barriers to intimacy. Norman, a retired Army veteran, focuses on relationships, personal growth, and the unique challenges associated with military life and transitioning to civilian life. Together...

In her groundbreaking first book, Gender Born, Gender Made, Dr. Diane Ehrensaft coined the term gender creative to describe children whose unique gender expression or sense of identity is not defined by a checkbox on their birth certificate. Now, with The Gender Creative Child, she returns to guide parents and professionals through the rapidly changing cultural, medical, and legal landscape of gender and identity.

It’s all about creating a thrilling, adventurous and extraordinarily healthy life as we continue to age. Most importantly, it is about living life to the fullest—daring to go against the grain of average and ‘what is expected’. Instead, to bravely go against the norm to lead an incredibly exciting life.

The more you focus on tinnitus noise, the worse it seems. That's why distracting your ears with different sounds is very effective in feeling better. Discover the relief you've been seeking with our Clinically-proven Soundscapes for Tinnitus Therapy. Of the many studies conducted on tinnitus retraining therapy, most demonstrate that tinnitus retraining therapy is effective for about 80 percent of individuals. Expertly crafted and clinically tested, our soundscapes are designed to effectively mask the disruptive noises of tinnitus, promoting a sense of calm and improved focus.

In the United States alone, 1 in every 5 deaths results from heart failure. Norman Cousins should know—a massive heart attack nearly killed him. Here is the dramatic account of that trauma, the events leading up to the attack, his intensive rehabilitation program, and his recovery. Cousins' experience is an inspirational case study in how to mobilize inner resources to overcome fear and panic.

Chronische Krankheiten rückgängig machen und sogar heilen? Mithilfe von Neuroplastizität ist das möglich! Dank der Neuroplastizität ist unser Gehirn in der Lage, die Art und Weise, wie es Aktivitäten und mentale Erfahrungen aufnimmt und verarbeitet, selbsttätig zu verändern. In seinem Buch berichtet Norman Doidge, Psychiater und Psychoanalytiker, von den erstaunlichen Fortschritten einer zweiten Generation von Neuroplastikern und vielen Patienten, die davon schon profitiert haben. Jede Geschichte im Hörbuch zeigt eine besondere Facette der neuroplastischen Heilungsmöglichkeiten.

Why do people reject science and believe online conspiracy theories? How are people radicalized online and go on to commit acts of violence? Why is our society so politically polarized? Astonishingly irrational ideas are spreading. Covid denial persists in the face of overwhelming evidence...

Dans ce livre unique, fruit d'enquêtes réalisées dans le monde entier, Norman Doidge montre ce que nous savons aujourd'hui des capacités surprenantes de notre cerveau. Vous découvrirez un homme rendu aveugle à la suite d'une maladie auto-immune qui recouvre la vue en méditant ; un enfant souffrant de retard intellectuel apprendre d'un seul coup à parler en écoutant de la musique... Un livre plein d'espérance devenu une référence dans le monde entier.

Datemare with Hayley Marie Norman takes a comedic look at our bad dates. Currently single for the first time in six years, Hayley is inviting her listeners to come along with her as she jumps back in the dating pool and learns to navigate its cringe and choppy waters. But she won't be getting wet alone (ahem...), every episode she's joined by a notable guest as they swap stories while also reflecting on what they learned about themselves in the process of trying to find love. Now y'all be careful out there, because these dates just keep Datemaring.

For any woman who has experienced illness, chronic pain, or endometriosis comes an inspiring memoir advocating for recognition of women's health issues In the fall of 2010, Abby Norman's strong dancer's body dropped forty pounds and gray hairs began to sprout from her temples. She was repeatedly...