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Dinosaur & Brain Hack

Dinosaur & Brain Hack

G L Keady

Big Island Publishing
2024
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DinosaurIn the heart of Papua New Guinea, "The Next Files" team-Jax, Digger, and Doc-embark on a thrilling expedition to uncover the truth behind the legendary creature known as the Migo. Joined by Phil Norton, a local caf owner and cryptozoology enthusiast, their adventure takes a perilous turn when their helicopter crashes, stranding them in a land filled with prehistoric predators.Battling crocodiles and encountering the awe-inspiring Ropen, a pterosaur from the Cretaceous, the team faces dangers that test their courage. Phil's unexpected rescue by the empathetic Migo reveals the creature's true nature and sparks a mission to protect it from exploitation.As they document their findings and fight to have the caldera declared a protected heritage site, they navigate international conservation challenges. "Dinosaur" is a gripping tale of exploration, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of truth, set in one of the world's last great wildernesses. Join Jax, Digger, and Doc in this exciting young adult novel.Brain HackIn the small town of Deniliquin, teenage detectives Jax, Digger, and Doc from "The Next Files" TV show investigate a mysterious rock with strange powers. Local high schooler Bella becomes connected to the rock, experiencing lost time and bizarre phenomena. The rock's ability to control minds and defy gravity captures the teens' attention, especially after discovering a map on Digger's back leading to the Deniliquin crater.As they uncover the rock's secrets, they encounter a spaceman communicating through the rock with Bella. With help from local cop Sam, they learn the rock is part of an ancient asteroid with immense power. The spaceman's messages hint at a cosmic plan, testing humanity's readiness.Following the map to the crater, the team has a mind-blowing encounter with an alien craft. "Brain Hack" blends mystery, sci-fi, and adventure, as Jax, Digger, and Doc navigate surreal events, delivering a profound message about unity and responsibility.
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Deceptive Brain, The

Deceptive Brain, The

Robert L. Taylor

John Hunt Publishing
2021
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Preposterous as it sounds, we are not who we seem to be. Not even close. At the heart of this misperception is our deep-seated conviction of free choice. Based on emerging neurobehavioral science findings, The Deceptive Brain makes the case for human experience as a narrative illusion-an executive summary of sorts-that emerges from an incredibly complex brain. The Deceptive Brain drills down on what this finding means for the way we blame and punish, and presents a bold alternative approach to criminal justice based on blameless responsibility.
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Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation

Kelvin L. Chou; Susan Grube; Parag Patil

Demos Medical Publishing
2011
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In the United States, an estimated 42 million people suffer from some form of movement disorder. Common movement disorders include Parkinson's Disease (PD), Essential Tremor (ET) and Dystonia. Although medications may be helpful for these conditions, in many patients, symptoms cannot be controlled with medications alone. In such situations, their Physicians may recommend a surgical procedure known as deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS is a revolutionary technology using an implanted device to deliver electrical stimulation to the brain to help symptoms, alleviate suffering and improve quality of life. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved DBS as a treatment for Essential Tremor in 1997, for Parkinson's Disease in 2002 and Dystonia in 2003.Deep brain stimulation has dramatically changed the lives of many patients with uncontrollable tremors. Patients often can resume normal activities, such as feeding and dressing themselves and can have active and fulfilling lives. The need for anti-tremor medications is often reduced or eliminated.Though it's no longer considered experimental, DBS is, for now, still used as a second or third-line treatment, reserved for patients with more advanced cases of the disease and those for whom medication alone is inadequate or can't be adjusted precisely enough to keep their tremors and writhing under control.However the idea of this surgery being a ""last resort"" is an evolving concept. Ten years ago Doctors were operating on only the most severe, disabled, wheelchair-dependent patients, now they are operating on patients with moderate-to-severe cases of PD, ET and Dystonia. The thought is that this trend will continue. Instead of saying ""wait another five to ten years until you become more disabled"" Doctors are realising that the earlier they use DBS, the more they can improve the quality of life of their patients.
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The Brain Under Siege

The Brain Under Siege

Howard L. Weiner

Benbella Books
2021
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1 in 6 people suffer from brain diseases like MS, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s. Now, a Harvard neurologist takes you inside the brain under attack—and illuminates the path to a cure.Multiple Sclerosis. Parkinson’s Disease. Alzheimer’s. ALS. Chances are, you know someone with a neurologic disease. Because the brain controls so much and is integral to our identity, the diseases that affect it are uniquely devastating both to patients and families. And because it remains the most mysterious of our vital organs, treating the brain is an ongoing puzzle. In The Brain Under Siege, Howard Weiner likens the brain to a crime scene, showing readers how “clues” point to causes and suggest paths to a cure. He takes readers on a journey through the latest technological advances, exploring which routes of investigation have gone cold and which have led to breakthroughs. Readers couldn’t ask for a better guide: A professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Ann Romney Center for Neurologic diseases, Weiner is an internationally renowned expert, who pioneered immunotherapy in MS and is currently investigating an Alzheimer’s vaccine. Informative and engaging, this groundbreaking book tells the story behind the science—painting a picture of the discoveries, setbacks, false leads, and victories on the front lines of brain research. Weiner also offers unique insight by exploring the experiences of the brave patients and families who make cutting-edge clinical trials possible. Both a clear-eyed assessment of where the science stands and a gripping and poignant narrative of the dramatic pursuit for a cure, The Brain Under Siege is a must-read for patients, families, and anyone interested in unraveling the mysteries of the brain.
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Brinan of the Wolf Clan

Brinan of the Wolf Clan

L. M. Jack

Independently Published
2018
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8+ Junior Fiction Adventure Novel set in the Ice AgeIt's human nature versus mother nature in a fight for survival "What's happened to the cave?" Serena whispered. "Where is it? Why aren't we home?"Brinan turned to his sister and the pale, shocked face he looked at was mirrored by his own. He couldn't answer her. Serena found herself shaking uncontrollably. This was bad, this was very bad It's 10,500 BC in Northern Europe. Eleven year old Brinan, his older sister Serena, friend Callom, five year old Matina and seven year old Ruban stare out at a lake that will one day be engulfed by the North Sea. Brinan dreams of leading his Clan but when disaster strikes, he gets that wish a lot sooner than he bargained for. Brinan of the Wolf Clan is the first book in the 'Children of the Wolf Clan Series' by author, LM Jack.
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L'épopée de l'être

L'épopée de l'être

Bryan Bessieres

BoD - Books on Demand
2025
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Qui sommes nous? une question qui revient souvent, sommes nous notre pens e? notre mental? l' tre? Le soi? Venez d couvrir cette aventure palpitante sur ma d couverte qui est le fruit d'une longue qu te. En esp rant que vous serez inspir s et que vous lancerez vous aussi vers la d couverte de votre royaume int rieur
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L'Évangile Et l'Écriture: Les Brochures de la Gospel Coalition - Volume 2 (Can We Know the Truth?; What Is the Gospel?; The Gospel and Scripture

L'Évangile Et l'Écriture: Les Brochures de la Gospel Coalition - Volume 2 (Can We Know the Truth?; What Is the Gospel?; The Gospel and Scripture

Bryan Chapell; Mike Bullmore

Editions Impact
2013
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Chacune des 14 brochures de la Gospel Coalition d veloppe un article de sa confession de foi. Ce volume 2 int gre trois brochures: la premi re aborde la question: Peut-on conna tre la v rit ? . La deuxi me donne une d finition claire de l' vangile. La troisi me conclut en expliquant la nature exacte de la relation entre l' criture et l' vangile de J sus-Christ. Les auteurs des brochures int gr es dans ce volume sont Richard D. Phillips, Bryan Chapell et Mike Bullmore.LA GOSPEL COALITION est un groupe de pasteurs et de responsables chr tiens qui a notamment labor une confession de foi vang lique et publi 14 brochures qui d veloppent les diff rents articles de cette confession.Les membres de la Gospel Coalition sont d termin s ancrer leur foi dans l' vangile du Christ et sont pr ts repenser leurs pratiques et leurs minist res pour les conformer enti rement aux critures. l'heure o certains mouvements cautionnent la politisation de la foi et l'idol trie que constitue le consum risme individuel, et alors que le relativisme th ologique et moral est tol r , la Gospel Coalition cherche transmettre aux glises un nouvel espoir et une joie contagieuse, bas s exclusivement sur les promesses re ues par la gr ce seule, au moyen de la foi seule, en Christ seul.Pourquoi lire le livre ?Pour r fl chir sur la place de l' vangile au sein de votre minist re.Pour comprendre une confession de foi vang lique.Pour prolonger la r flexion d marr e lors du s minaire IBG Un minist re centr sur l' vangile .Points forts du livreTh ologiens r put s: Keller/Carson.Sujet en lien avec l'actualit (Gen ve mai 2012).Documents vang liques de r f rence .Public: Pasteurs, anciens, responsables d' glise.Responsables d'oeuvres chr tiennes. tudiants en th ologie, cole/fac biblique.Tout croyant soucieux de mettre l' vangile au centre de son minist re...
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The Brain Without Oxygen

The Brain Without Oxygen

P.L. Lutz; G.E. Nilsson; H.M. Prentice

Springer
2010
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It is well known and researched, that deprivation of oxygen to the brain can quickly result in irreversible damage and death. What is less well known, is that some vertebrate species are exceptionally tolerant of brain hypoxia. The Brain Without Oxygen: Causes of failure - Physiological and molecular mechanisms for survival, Third edition, discusses the mechanisms of brain hypoxia tolerance in these exceptional vertebrates, which include diving marine mammals, high altitude dwellers and the hibernating mammal. Special attention is given to the extraordinary adaptations that allow a few turtle and fish species to tolerate months of brain anoxia. This third, fully updated edition addresses the potential of these animal models as targets for human clinical intervention. Perhaps the most interesting of these, are those involved in the suppression of metabolic activities to new set points well below their normoxic minima or maintenance levels. This volume will be valuable reading for researchers in physiology, medicine and general biological sciences, and of great importance to pharmaceutical companies researching novel models for stroke and brain ischemia.
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The Brain Advantage

The Brain Advantage

Madeleine L. van Hecke; Lisa P. Callahan; Ken A. Paller

Prometheus Books
2010
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This book does for business leaders what few have time to do for themselves. It combines the latest brain research with insights from psychological studies of how people think. It uses powerful stories to convey that information, and presents it in short, readable chapters, each divided into three parts: · "What's the story?" reports in concise, digestible terms the science behind how the brain works. · "Interesting, but so what?" discusses how this research is relevant to business leadership today. · "What if ..." illustrates what leaders might do differently if they were truly to "lead with the brain in mind." The Brain Advantage shows leaders how to become even more effective decision-makers, communicators, and change-agents.
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Electric Fields of the Brain

Electric Fields of the Brain

Paul L. Nunez; Ramesh Srinivasan

Oxford University Press Inc
2006
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Electroencephalography (EEG) is practiced by neurologists, cognitive neuroscientists, and others interested in functional brain imaging. Whether for clinical or experimental purposes, all studies share a common purpose-to relate scalp potentials to the underlying neurophysiology. Electrical potentials on the scalp exhibit spatial and temporal patterns that depend on the nature and location of the sources and the way that currents and fields spread through tissue. Because these dynamic patterns are correlated with behavior and cognition, EEG provides a "window on the mind," correlating physiology and psychology. This classic and widely acclaimed text, originally published in 1981, filled the large gap between EEG and the physical sciences. It has now been brought completely up to date and will again serve as an invaluable resource for understanding the principles of electric fields in living tissue and for using hard science to study human consciousness and cognition. No comparable volume exists for it is no easy task to explain the problems of EEG in clear language, with mathematics presented mainly in appendices. Among the many topics covered by the Second Edition are micro and meso (intermediate scale) synaptic sources, electrode placement, choice of reference, volume conduction, power and coherence measures, projection of scalp potentials to dura surface, dynamic signatures of conscious experience, neural networks immersed in global fields of synaptic action, and physiological bases for brain source dynamics. The Second Edition is an invaluable resource for neurologists, neuroscientists (especially cognitive neuroscientists), biomedical engineers, and their students and trainees. It will also appeal to physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, psychiatrists, and industrial engineers interested in EEG.
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Pleasures of the Brain

Pleasures of the Brain

Morten L. Kringelbach; Kent C. Berridge

Oxford University Press Inc
2009
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Pleasure is fundamental to well-being and the quality of life, but until recently, was barely explored by science. Current research on pleasure has brought about ground-breaking developments on several fronts, and new data on pleasure and the brain have begun to converge from many disparate fields. The time is ripe to present these important findings in a single volume, and so Morten Kringelbach and Kent Berridge have brought together the leading researchers to provides a comprehensive review of our current scientific understanding of pleasure. The authors present their latest neuroscientific research into pleasure, describing studies on the brain's role in pleasure and reward in animals and humans, including brain mechanisms, neuroimaging data, and psychological analyses, as well as how their findings have been applied to clinical problems, such as depression and other disorders of hedonic well-being. To clarify the differences between their views, the researchers also provide short answers to a set of fundamental questions about pleasure and its relation to the brain. This book is intended to serve as both a starting point for readers new to the field, and as a reference for more experienced graduate students and scientists from fields such as neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, and neurosurgery.
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The Human Brain - Wonders and Disorders

The Human Brain - Wonders and Disorders

Alain L Fymat

Tellwell Talent
2021
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Our earliest recorded history of brain diseases dates back to the neolithic period (12,000 BCE) when trephination (or trepanation) was practiced by diverse societies. Although begun in prehistory, trephination did not disappear as human society progressed. Trephined skulls were found in ancient regions of the Middle East, Europe, and China. Even today, a different form of the world's oldest surgery (craniotomy) is sometimes performed by modern brain surgeons; for instance, to remove a brain tumor or treat an aneurysm. However, unlike trephination, which results in a permanent hole in the skull, the modern process requires the replacement of the removed bone fragment after the brain surgery is completed. As an entity, the brain was already known in Ancient Egypt as evidenced by an Egyptian hieroglyph dating back to 1700 BCE. A papyrus (acquired by Edwin Smith in Luxor in 1862), prepared a century later, is the world's oldest surviving surgical document. While it describes in exquisite details anatomical observations, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses of 48 types of medical and brain problems, it did not reveal any Ancient Egyptian attempt at brain surgery. Skipping over the intervening centuries, I aim in this book to share with the reader not only the disorders of the human brain but also its wonders as fathomed during these modern times. I hope the journey will be an informative and enjoyable one.
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The Human Brain - Wonders and Disorders

The Human Brain - Wonders and Disorders

Alain L Fymat

Tellwell Talent
2021
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Our earliest recorded history of brain diseases dates back to the neolithic period (12,000 BCE) when trephination (or trepanation) was practiced by diverse societies. Although begun in prehistory, trephination did not disappear as human society progressed. Trephined skulls were found in ancient regions of the Middle East, Europe, and China. Even today, a different form of the world's oldest surgery (craniotomy) is sometimes performed by modern brain surgeons; for instance, to remove a brain tumor or treat an aneurysm. However, unlike trephination, which results in a permanent hole in the skull, the modern process requires the replacement of the removed bone fragment after the brain surgery is completed. As an entity, the brain was already known in Ancient Egypt as evidenced by an Egyptian hieroglyph dating back to 1700 BCE. A papyrus (acquired by Edwin Smith in Luxor in 1862), prepared a century later, is the world's oldest surviving surgical document. While it describes in exquisite details anatomical observations, examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and prognoses of 48 types of medical and brain problems, it did not reveal any Ancient Egyptian attempt at brain surgery. Skipping over the intervening centuries, I aim in this book to share with the reader not only the disorders of the human brain but also its wonders as fathomed during these modern times. I hope the journey will be an informative and enjoyable one.
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The Limbic Brain

The Limbic Brain

Andrew L. Lautin

Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers
2001
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Nearly, 50 years ago, Karl Pribram in a discussion section accompanying MacLean’s proposal of a limbic system, criticized the visceral or limbic brain concept as theoretically too vague and cumbersome. In a recent review of the limbic system, Swanson points to Brodal’s criticism that the discovery of connections of limbic structures with virtually all parts of the nervous system render the concept of the limbic system useless, and better abandoned. Additional dissatisfaction surrounding the limbic brain concept stems from the feeling that it is historically inert (an antiquated 19th century construct). In our current age of neural networks, and parallel distributed process it is of little value, merely an historical curio. So why then this int- duction to limbic brain anatomy? We offer several interrelated rationales behind our labors. Recapitulation in the Service of Education: Although concepts had evolved in the second half of this century which effectively overthrew the idea of relatively isolated hemispheric districts (i. e. striatal, cortical, and limbic), parsing the hemisphere into these three districts was an important preliminary step achieved by our forebears in their efforts to understand the large scale structure of the higher mammalian cerebral hemisphere. An examination of how the limbic brain concept came to be provides an opp- tunity to recapitulate the process of exploration, discovery, and und- standing as it relates to one of these principle hemispheric domains.
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Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery

Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery

Elena L. Paley

ELSEVIER SCIENCE PUBLISHING CO INC
2023
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Microbiome Metabolome Brain Vagus Nerve Circuit in Disease and Recovery focuses on the emerging hypothesis of a dysfunctional microbiome metabolome vagus nerve brain circuit in Alzheimer’s disease and associated diseases and medical conditions, including dementia, aging, COVID-19, autoimmune conditions, and inflammatory skin condition rosacea, which may increase the risk of other conditions. This book also discusses the vagus nerve-related conditions, including Arnold’s reflex, laryngopharyngeal reflux, duodenogastric reflux, gastroesophageal reflux, and related pulmonary diseases. The subjects covered in the book also address an important question of which one is more important for human health and intellectual abilities: the human genome or the human microbiome? The conceptual model of food and gut microbial tryptamine vagus nerve circuit is also presented in this book.
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Diagnostic Imaging: Brain

Diagnostic Imaging: Brain

Karen L. Salzman; Miral D. Jhaveri

Elsevier Health Sciences
2026
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Covering the entire spectrum of this fast-changing field, Diagnostic Imaging: Brain, fifth edition, is an invaluable resource for neuroradiologists, general radiologists, and trainees?anyone who requires an easily accessible, highly visual reference on today’s brain imaging. Drs. Miral Jhaveri, Karen L. Salzman, and a diverse group of neuroimaging experts provide updated information on more than 300 brain and CNS conditions to help you make informed decisions at the point of care. The text is lavishly illustrated, delineated, and referenced, making it a useful learning tool as well as a handy reference for daily practice. Provides authoritative, comprehensive guidance on both pathology-based and anatomy-based diagnoses to help you diagnose the full range of brain and CNS conditions Contains numerous new diagnoses and new chapters on such topics as inflammatory and demyelinating diseases, metabolic conditions, and CNS tumors Reflects significantly revised brain tumor categories based on the WHO CNS Classification and the Consortium to Inform Molecular and Practical Approaches to CNS Tumor Taxonomy, including major changes that advance the role of molecular diagnostics in CNS tumor classification Discusses key topics such as advances in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with the approval of monoclonal antibody (MAB) immunotherapy, CNS manifestations of SARS-CoV-2, and recent advances in vessel wall imaging Features x,xxx+ high-quality print images (with an additional x,xxx+ images in the complimentary eBook), including radiology images, full-color medical illustrations, clinical photographs, and gross pathology and histology images Increases your ability to communicate imaging findings effectively with other neuroscientists, including oncologists and neurosurgeons Uses succinct bulleted text and highly templated chapters for quick comprehension of essential information at the point of care Includes an eBook that allows you access to everything in the print version as well as new text, 175 videos, and thousands of additional images and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud; additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date The 5th ed of Diagnostic Imaging Brain includes updates related to advances in neuroimaging, including vessel wall imaging, and also next generation photon counting CT that enables a higher spatial resolution and can accurately identify CSF leaks in patients In addition there are a dozen+ new diagnoses in place COVID SLIPPERS GFAP Astropathy CHANTER syndrome Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities( ARIA) Diffuse Astrocytoma, *MYB or *MYBL1-Altered . Diffuse Low-Grade Glioma, MAPK Pathway-Altered Diffuse Pediatric-Type High-Grade Glioma, H3-Wildtype and IDG-Wildtype Myxoid Glioneuronal Tumor . Malignant Glioneuronal Tumor The are new chapters on inflammatory and demyelinating diseases, metabolic conditions, and CNS tumors. There is a total revamp in place of the book’s brain tumor categories based on the revised 2021 WHO CNS Classification and the work of the Consortium to Inform Molecular and Practical Approaches to CNS Tumor Taxonomy. The new WHO Classification added major changes which advance the role of molecular diagnostics in CNS tumor classification, and the 5th edition includes updated chapters across the book to reflect these advances
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Inside the Investor's Brain

Inside the Investor's Brain

Richard L. Peterson

John Wiley Sons Inc
2007
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Unique insights into how the mind of an investor operates and how developing emotional awareness leads to long-term success Inside the Investor's Brain provides readers with specific techniques for understanding their financial psychology, so that they can improve their own performance and learn how to outsmart other investors. Chapter by chapter, author Richard Peterson addresses various mental traps and how they play a role in investing. Through examples, such as a gambling experiment with playing cards, the author shows readers how being aware of the subconscious can separate the smart investors from the average ones. This book also contains descriptions of the work of neuroscientists, financial practitioners, and psychologists, offering an expert's view into the mind of the market. Innovative and accessible, Inside the Investor's Brain gives investors the tools they need to better understand how emotions and mental biases affect the way they manage money and react to market moves.
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