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363.25 NEM Neme, Laurel Abrams, 1963-. Animal investigators : how the world's first wildlife forensics

lab is solving crimes and saving endangered species. 1st Schribner hardcover ed. New York

: Scribner, 2009.

Explores how forensic scientists and the agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service work

together in order to investigate the illegal poaching and trafficking of endangered animals in

the wild.

591.5 MOR Morell, Virginia. Animal wise : the thoughts and emotions of our fellow creatures. 1st ed.

New York : Crown, c2013.

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or elephant? Do

they experience thoughts that are similar to ours, or have feelings of grief and love? These

are tough questions, but scientists are answering them. They know that ants teach,

earthworms make decisions, and that rats love to be tickled. They’ve discovered that dogs

have thousand-word vocabularies, that parrots and dolphins have names, and that birds

practice their songs in their sleep. But how do scientists know these things?.

921 FIR Firlik, Katrina. Another day in the frontal lobe : a brain surgeon exposes life on the inside.

Random House trade pbk. ed. New York : Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007, c2006.

The author describes life as a neurosurgeon, and discusses her stresses, the simplicities and

complexities of her job, brain surgery itself, interaction with patients, and liability, as well

as remarkable cases, childhood influences on her career choice, and the future of

neuroscience.

153.4 DOB Dobelli, Rolf, 1966-. The art of thinking clearly. 1st ed. New York, NY : Harper, [2013].

Distills research from behavioral economics, psychology, and neuroscience into a practical

guide for better decision making.

614 KHA Khan, JaVed I. Basic principles of forensic chemistry. New York : Humana Press, c2012.

A textbook on the principles of forensic chemistry, focusing on the theoretical and practical

aspects of forensic chemistry with emphasis on controlled substance testing and

identification.

355.4 WAS Wason, David. Battlefield detectives : what really happened on the world's most famous

battlefields. London : Carlton Books, 2014.

Investigates the actual events of well-known battles through studying the evidence

uncovered by a team of experts, including archeologists, forensic scientists, metal detector

specialists, and military experts.

636.7 BEH The behavioural biology of dogs. Wallingford, Oxfordshire : CABI, 2007.

"Presents an up-to-date account of the behavioral biology of dogs."--Publisher.

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616.8 PER Perlmutter, David, M.D. The better brain book : the best tools for improving memory and

sharpness and for preventing aging of the brain. 1st Riverhead trade pbk. ed. New York :

Riverhead Books, 2005, c2004.

Presents a comprehensive guide for rejuvenating brain power and helping people to become

more focused and less forgetful and includes information on brain-damaging toxins around

the home, how everyday drugs and pain relievers can accelerate brain aging, and foods that

can help the brain stay young.

614.1 BAS Bass, William M., 1928-. Beyond the body farm : a legendary bone detective explores

murders, mysteries, and the revolution in forensic science. 1st Harper pbk. ed. New York :

Harper, 2008, c2007.

Forensic anthropologist Bill Bass traces the rise of modern forensic science, highlighting

key cases and describing the forensic methods used to investigate crimes, explaining how

they can determine time of death, detect trace elements, extract DNA, and decipher crime

scene clues.

363.25 ZON Zonderman, Jon. Beyond the crime lab : the new science of investigation. Rev. ed. New

York : J. Wiley, c1999.

Explains the techniques that are used in forensic research and discusses how forensic

science has been used throughout history to solve murder and rape cases.

660.6 GRA Grace, Eric S. Biotechnology unzipped : promises and realities. Rev. 2nd ed. Washington,

DC : Joseph Henry Press, c2006.

Reviews the history of biotechnology, explains some of the processes and procedures of the

science, explores the applications of biotechnology, providing examples of how it is being

used in various fields, and discusses ethical issues and public attitudes toward

biotechnology.

598.8 SAV Savage, Candace Sherk, 1949-. Bird brains : the intelligence of crows, ravens, magpies, and

jays. Sierra Club Books paperback ed. San Francisco : Sierra Club Books, c1997.

Describes the life of sixteen species of corvids who are members of the crow family and

discusses their behavior and suggests that the birds may possess superior mental

capabilities.

174 BAZ Bazerman, Max H. Blind spots : why we fail to do what's right and what to do about it.

Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2011.

Examines the nature of ethical failure in business, discussing the collapse of Enron,

corruption in the tobacco industry, the Ford Pinto, and more, and providing an explanation

as to why traditional approaches to ethics do not work with suggestions for individuals and

group tactics to improve the decision-making process.

363.25 GAE Gaensslen, R. E. (Robert E.). Blood, guts, and more. New York, NY : Checkmark Books, an

imprint of Infobase Pub., [2009].

An introduction to the field of forensic science, looking at cases and investigative methods

related to biological science, with an overview of the history of the field and discussion of

DNA and genetics, blood and body fluids, DNA typing, bugs and plants, and possible future

developments.

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153.4 KAP Kaplan, Michael, 1959-. Bozo sapiens : why to err is human. Pbk. ed. New York :

Bloomsbury Press, 2010, c2009.

Explains why humans are hardwired to make mistakes, revealing how mistakes have helped

the species evolve and defined what it means to be human.

612.8 BUO Buonomano, Dean. Brain bugs : how the brain's flaws shape our lives. 1st ed. New York :

W. W. Norton, c2011.

The author examines flaws within the human brain and uses these flaws to help explain why

marketers and politicians can manipulate decisions, what causes distrust for people who are

different, why memory is faulty, and more, and explains how to hone in on these flaws to

strengthen cognition.

612.8 TAY Taylor, Kathleen E. (Kathleen Eleanor). The brain supremacy : notes from the frontiers of

neuroscience. 1st ed. Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2012.

Explores neuroscience, inclding the past and present methods used in the field, as well as

current technologies for the future.

612.8 DOI Doidge, Norman. The brain that changes itself : stories of personal triumph from the

frontiers of brain science. New York : Viking, 2007.

A collection of case histories which demonstrates the human brain's ability to change itself,

detailing how people with brain injuries and illnesses have been rejuvenated and cured.

612.8 DOI Doidge, Norman. The brain that changes itself : stories of personal triumph from the

frontiers of brain science. New York : Penguin Books, 2007.

A collection of case histories which demonstrates the human brain's ability to change itself,

detailing how people with brain injuries and illnesses have been rejuvenated and cured.

REF 612.8 SWE Sweeney, Michael S. Brain : the complete mind : how it develops, how it works, and how to

keep it sharp. Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2009.

A comprehensive overview of the human brain that covers its physical form and discusses

how people can improve and optimize mental acuity as well as diseases and breakthroughs

in neuroscience.

155.2 DEU Deutschman, Alan, 1965-. Change or die : the three keys to change at work and in life. 1st

Collins pbk. ed. New York : Harper, 2008, c2007.

Change or Die. What if you were given that choice? If you didn't, your time would end

soon—a lot sooner than it had to. Could you change when change matters most? This is the

question Alan Deutschman poses in Change or Die, which began as a sensational cover

story by the same title for Fast Company. Deutschman concludes that although we all have

the ability to change our behavior, we rarely ever do. From patients suffering from heart

disease to repeat offenders in the criminal justice system to companies trapped in the mold

of unsuccessful business practices, many of us could prevent ominous outcomes by simply

changing our mindset.

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363.25 WAL Wallace, James Smyth. Chemical analysis of firearms, ammunition, and gunshot residue.

Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, c2008.

Examines the chemical aspects of firearms, ammunition, and gunshot residue, providing

forensic casework, and discussing the methods used to examine and analyze firearms and

explosives, various laboratory tests used for chemical identification and classification, the

history and development of firearms and weapons, and related topics.

612.8 SEU Seung, Sebastian. Connectome : how the brain's wiring makes us who we are. Boston :

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.

The audacious effort to map the brain--and along with it our mental afflictions, from autism

to schizophrenia--by the author.

153.1 PIN Pink, Daniel H. Drive : the surprising truth about what motivates us. New York : Riverhead

Books, 2009.

Examines three elements of motivation and describes how to put them into action in order to

achieve high performance and satisfaction in the workplace, school, and at home.

155.9 ALT Alter, Adam L., 1980-. Drunk tank pink : and other unexpected forces that shape how we

think, feel, and behave. New York : The Penguin Press, 2012.

Examines how our environment influences us, and discusses the triggers that persuade us to

behave and react the way we do.

158 CON Conley, Chip. Emotional equations : simple truths for creating happiness + success. 1st Free

Press hardcover ed. New York : Free Press, 2012.

Discusses how to achieve happiness and success by breaking down problems into

manageable facets and solving them on a smaller level.

591.5 BEK Bekoff, Marc. The emotional lives of animals : a leading scientist explores animal joy,

sorrow, and empathy--and why they matter. Novato, Calif. : New World Library, [2008],

c2007.

Presents biological research to support the existence of animal emotions and why it is

important to rethinking the human relationship to animals and how animals are treated.

613.2 KES Kessler, David A., 1951-. The end of overeating : taking control of the insatiable American

appetite. [Emmaus, Pa.] : Rodale, c2009.

Former FDA commissioner Dr. David Kessler explains the science of overeating, describing

how a person's body and mind are influenced by the consumption of salt, fat, and sugar and

how those ingredients lead to overeating, and presents effective strategies to stop the

overeating cycle.

155.7 PLO Plotkin, H. C. (Henry C.). Evolutionary thought in psychology : a brief history. Malden,

MA : Blackwell Pub., 2004.

"Examines the complex and changing relations between psychology and evolutionary

theory, tracing the history of evolutionary thought in psychology."--Back cover.

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152.4 WIS Wise, Jeff. Extreme fear : the science of your mind in danger. 1st ed. New York : Palgrave

Macmillan, 2009.

Jeff Wise draws on his own scientific and medical experiences to explain how the human

brain responds to danger and fear and describes how people can learn to manage irrational

and everyday fears by understanding the neurological path to fear.

612.8 BRI Brizendine, Louann, 1952-. The female brain. New York : Morgan Road Books, c2006.

Draws on recent scientific findings to explain how the unique structure of the female brain

determines how women think, what they value, how they communicate, and whom they'll

love.

370.15 CUS Cushman, Kathleen. Fires in the mind : what kids can tell us about motivation and mastery.

1st ed. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, c2010.

Teenagers from diverse backgrounds explore what it takes for them to master various skills

and tasks and explains how teachers can use this information to motivate their students and

help them engage with and succeed at challenging work.

612.8 KAK Kaku, Michio. The future of the mind : the scientific quest to understand, enhance, and

empower the mind. 1st ed. New York : Doubleday, [2014].

Examines research from the field of neuroscience and explores, from a philosophical

perspective, the human brain and consciousness.

200.1 TIG Tiger, Lionel, 1937-. God's brain. Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2010.

Anthropologist Lionel Tiger and Neuroscientist Michael McGuire discuss religion,

examining the purpose and nature of religion, and describing the neurological effects of

religion and its origins within the brain.

158 DIE Diener, Ed. Happiness : unlocking the mysteries of psychological wealth. Malden, MA :

Blackwell Pub., 2008.

Discusses the causes and consequences of happiness in modern times, with a scientific look

at how a happy state influences health, social relationships, job success, longevity, and

altruism and an analysis of data from around the globe that illustrates how people can

change their levels of satisfaction in life.

153 TAN Tancredi, Laurence R. Hardwired behavior : what neuroscience reveals about morality.

Cambridge ; : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Explores how developments in neuroscience research over the past twenty years have

changed how scientists believe the brain influences morality.

153.6 MCG McGuinness, Geoffrey. How to increase your child's verbal intelligence : the language wise

method. New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2000.

Provides dozens of exercises and activities aimed at improving reading, writing, and

comprehension skills of children ages six to eighteen.

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571.6 WOL Wolpert, L. (Lewis). How we live and why we die : the secret lives of cells. 1st American

ed. New York : W.W. Norton, 2009.

Explores the cell to answer questions about human life, detailing how life generates from a

single cell, grows into a body, ages, and dies; and also discusses stem cell research, cloning,

DNA, and mutating cancer cells.

612.8 GAZ Gazzaniga, Michael S. Human : the science behind what makes us unique. 1st ed. New

York : Ecco, c2008.

Explores the biological, psychological, and social nature of the human species, focusing on

how the brain controls lanugage, memory, and emotions.

636.7 HOR Horowitz, Alexandra. Inside of a dog : what dogs see, smell, and know. 1st Scribner

hardcover ed. New York : Scribner, 2009.

The author, a cognitive scientist, introduces the reader to a dog's perceptual and cognitive

abilities in order to determine how they think about their daily worlds.

153.9 NIS Nisbett, Richard E. Intelligence and how to get it : why schools and cultures count. 1st ed.

New York : Norton, c2009.

Argues that intelligence is not primarily biological but is determined more by societal

influences, such as the educational system and social class.

152.4 FRA Frazzetto, Giovanni. Joy, guilt, anger, love : what neuroscience can--and can't--tell us about

how we feel. New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 2014.

Discusses what the neurosciences can tell us about human emotions.

153 MAR Marcus, Gary F. (Gary Fred). Kluge : the haphazard evolution of the human mind. 1st

Mariner Books ed. Boston : Mariner Books, 2009, c2008.

Contends that evolution is responsible for the imperfections in the way the human mind

works and uses cognitive and evolutionary psychology to explain mental flaws.

306.4 AGA Agar, Michael. Language shock : understanding the culture of conversation. New York :

Perennial, [2002], c1994.

Examines how language and cultural values intertwine to define how people relate to one

another, demonstrating how routine tasks can reveal subtleties of conversation outside the

natural cultural sphere.

612.8 KLI Klingberg, Torkel, 1967-. The learning brain : memory and brain development in children.

Oxford ; : Oxford University Press, c2013.

"Provides a variety of different techniques and scientific insights to help people learn how

to improve the working memory of children"--Provided by publisher.

612.8 FRI Frith, Christopher D. Making up the mind : how the brain creates our mental world. Malden,

MA : Blackwell Pub., 2007.

Describes how the human brain is responsible for projecting the mental world that humans

live in, creating culture, and is in control of all aspects of personality, and contains

experimental studies that follow brain imaging and patient studies.

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153.4 KON Konnikova, Maria. Mastermind : how to think like Sherlock Holmes. New York : Viking,

2013.

Contains lessons from Sherlock Holme's fictional character that teach us how to improve

our own mental powers, and offers mental strategies that lead to clearer thinking and deeper

insights, drawn from twenty-first century neuroscience and psychology.

332.6 BUR Burnham, Terry. Mean markets and lizard brains : how to profit from the new science of

irrationality. Rev. and updated. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2008].

Presents an examination of the biological causes of human irrationality and its connection to

the way people invest, including information on the stock market, economy, real estate,

mortgages, inflation, and savings.

616.89 GRE Greenberger, Dennis. Mind over mood : a change how you feel by changing the way you

think. New York : Guilford Press, c1995.

Explains how people can use cognitive therapy to improve their lives, with step-by-step

worksheets to teach specific skills that can help people conquer depression, panic attacks,

anxiety, anger, guilt, eating disorders, substance abuse, and relationship problems.

371.102 SCH Schoeberlein, Deborah R. Mindful teaching and teaching mindfulness : a guide for anyone

who teaches anything. Boston : Wisdom Publications, c2009.

Discusses the benefits of practicing mindfulness for teachers, explaining the experience of

mindful teaching and the related benefits for students, and describing the process of

teaching mindfulness to students.

616.85 SAC Sacks, Oliver W. The mind's eye. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York : Vintage Books, 2011,

c2010.

A discussion on vision that describes six case studies with individuals who have had their

sight compromised and examines the many ways that the human brain perceives the world,

our abilities to see in three dimensions, how the mind sees the world when our eyes are

closed, and related topics.

616.89 SIE Siegel, Daniel J., 1957-. Mindsight : the new science of personal transformation. 1st ed.

New York : Bantam Books, c2010.

Argues that mindsight, the skill that provides the foundation for emotional and social

intelligence, offers people the power to make positive changes in the lives and brain.

573.8 IAC Iacoboni, Marco. Mirroring people : the science of empathy and how we connect with

others. 1st Picador ed. New York : Picador, 2009.

Examines research into mind reading, explaining how scientists are learning about the smart

cells in the brain that allow people to read the thoughts of others, and explores how these

breakthroughs are influencing people's understanding of culture, empathy, philosophy,

language, imitation, autism, and psychotherapy.

153 TAV Tavris, Carol. Mistakes were made (but not by me) : why we justify foolish beliefs, bad

decisions, and hurtful acts. 1st Harvest ed. Orlando, Fla. : Harcourt, 2008, c2007.

Reveals how the brain is wired for self-justification, which prevents people from taking

responsibility for their own actions, and explains how people can overcome the destructive

trend and learn to take charge of their life.

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153.1 FOE Foer, Joshua. Moonwalking with Einstein : the art and science of remembering everything.

New York : Penguin Press, 2011.

United States Memory Champion Joshua Foer chronicles his exploration of human memory,

examining how the memory can be improved and discussing the value of memory.

156 PET Peterson, Dale. The moral lives of animals. 1st U.S. ed. New York : Bloomsbury Press,

2011.

Draws on documented examples to argue that animals have powerful morals that influence

their actions towards one another and link them closer to humans on an intellectual level.

171 HAU Hauser, Marc D. Moral minds : how nature designed our universal sense of right and wrong.

1st ed. New York : Ecco, c2006.

Argues that humans have developed a universal moral instinct that allows them to render

judgments of right and wrong without conscious thought, describing how moral intuitions

work, and the science behind their evolution.

172 LAK Lakoff, George. Moral politics : how liberals and conservatives think. 2nd ed. Chicago :

University of Chicago Press, 2002.

Examines the adverse and sometimes antagonistic views of liberals and conservatives over

issues such as taxes, abortion, and social problems, and maintains that the core of these

differences arise from varying conceptions of morality and family life.

612.8 GOL Goldberg, Elkhonon. The new executive brain : frontal lobes in a complex world. Oxford ; :

Oxford University Press, 2009.

Examines the relationship between the human brain and mind, focusing on the frontal lobes,

discussing discoveries in cognitive neuroscience and neuropsychology, and exploring how

the brain functions while the mind makes decisions.

155.2 REI Reiss, Steven. The normal personality : a new way of thinking about people. Cambridge ; :

Cambridge University Press, 2008.

Argues that human individuality and values, instead of unconscious, trauma-based

dynamics, can be mistaken for abnormalities by psychiatrists and result in over diagnosis of

disorders, and discusses the application of the author's theory to corporations, schools, and

relationships.

305.231 BRO Bronson, Po, 1964-. Nurtureshock : new thinking about children. 1st ed. New York :

Twelve, 2009.

Contains ten essays that challenge conventional wisdom about raising children, contending

that good intentions in child rearing practices are actually backfiring and discussing topics

such as praise, emotional well-being, race, lying, and teen rebellion.

616.8 YAM Yam, Philip. The pathological protein : mad cow, chronic wasting, and other deadly prion

diseases. New York : Copernicus, c2003.

Describes the history of scientists' efforts to track down and understand prion diseases, their

causes, symptoms, treatments, and spread.

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591.5 BUR Burkhardt, Richard W. (Richard Wellington), 1944-. Patterns of behavior : Konrad Lorenz,

Niko Tinbergen, and the founding of ethology. Chicago : University of Chicago Press,

2005.

Explores how ethology evolved out of a heterogeneous environment due, in large part, to

diverse conceptual, institutional, and political commitments and the relationship between

Nobel laureates Konrad Lorenz and Niko Tinbergen.

155.4 GOP Gopnik, Alison. The philosophical baby : what children's minds tell us about truth, love, and

the meaning of life. 1st Picador ed. New York : Picador, 2010, c2009.

Explores the mental development and worldview of infants and children, and discusses

research on the complexity and capabilities of infant minds, along with how what they learn

and experience impacts their adult lives.

612.6 ELI Eliot, Lise. Pink brain, blue brain : how small differences grow into troublesome gaps--and

what we can do about it. 1st Mariner Books ed. Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2010,

c2009.

Discusses the malleability of infant brains and the small ways that gender differences are,

over time, amplified and guided by parents, teachers, and society as a whole, and argues for

ways to encourage balanced gender development among boys and girls.

320 LAK Lakoff, George. The political mind : a cognitive scientist's guide to your brain and its

politics. New York : Penguin Books, 2009.

Linguist and cognitive scientist George Lakoff discusses reason and how it makes up an

individual's political thoughts and actions.

158.1 DUH Duhigg, Charles. The power of habit : why we do what we do in life and business. 1st ed.

New York : Random House, c2012.

Charles Duhigg, business reporter for the "New York Times," discusses the science behind

habits and explains how habits work, why they exist, and how a person can endeavor to

change their nature.

616.89 STR Strauch, Barbara. The primal teen : what the new discoveries about the teenage brain tell us

about our kids. 1st Anchor Books ed. New York : Anchor Books, 2004, c2003.

Discusses research on the restructuring processes the human brain undergoes during the teen

years and examines potential links between this "rewiring" and teenagers' behavior and

mood swings.

612.8 HOL Holmes, Hannah, 1963-. Quirk : brain science makes sense of your peculiar personality. 1st

ed. New York : Random House, c2011.

Explores human personality and brain science, and explains how genetics determine

whether an individual displays various temperaments, including extraversion, neuroticism,

agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness.

153 ARD Arden, John Boghosian. Rewire your brain : think your way to a better life. Hoboken, NJ :

Wiley, c2010.

Explains how people can rewire their brain in order to improve their memory, sleeping

habits, emotional health, and longevity.

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201 HAI Haidt, Jonathan. The righteous mind : why good people are divided by politics and religion.

1st ed. New York : Pantheon Books, c2012.

An investigation into the origins of morality, which turns out to be the basis for religion and

politics. The book explains the American culture wars and refutes the "New Atheists.".

128 STA Stanovich, Keith E., 1950-. The robot's rebellion : finding meaning in the age of Darwin.

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 2004.

Argues the humans are merely the hosts for genes and memes, which are using humans as

conduits for replication, and explains how human interests can be advanced over the limited

interest of the replicators.

153.8 SCH Schneider, Susan M., 1958-. The science of consequences : how they affect genes, change

the brain, and impact our world. Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2012.

Actions have consequences, and the ability to learn from them revolutionized life on earth.

It comes in quite handy for everyday life too. Consequences appear to follow a common set

of scientific principles and share some similar effects in the brain. Schneider draws together

research lines from many scientific fields to tell the story of how something so deceptively

simple can help make sense of so much.

612.8 HOR Horstman, Judith. The Scientific American healthy aging brain : the neuroscience of making

the most of your mature mind. 1st ed. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint,

[2012].

Examines the brain as it ages, exploring what can go wrong, strategies for keeping it

healthy, and how it can still acquire new skills.

153.4 KLE Klein, Gary A. Seeing what others don't : the remarkable ways we gain insights. 1st ed.

New York : PublicAffairs, [2013].

Shows that insight is a whole new way of understanding by exploring how insights get

triggered, what interferes with them, and how they can be fostered, and thus, help oneself,

organizations, and others.

155.2 HOO Hood, Bruce M. (Bruce MacFarlane). The self illusion : how the social brain creates

identity. Oxford ; : Oxford University Press, c2012.

Explores the theory of multiple selves and how the brain weaves together a story for the

human experience.

153.1 SCH Schacter, Daniel L. The seven sins of memory : how the mind forgets and remembers. 1st

Houghton Mifflin pbk. ed. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 2002, c2001.

Presents an examination of memory's imperfections, providing a framework for

understanding the causes and consequences of forgetting or memory distortions and

considers scientific breakthroughs that are providing insight into the basis of memory

failures.

658.3 HAL Hallowell, Edward M. Shine : using brain science to get the best from your people. Boston :

Harvard Business Review Press, c2011.

Offers a five-step process that combines brain science with performance research for

managers to help employees become more productive.

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152.14 MAC Macknik, Stephen L. Sleights of mind : what the neuroscience of magic reveals about our

everyday deceptions. 1st ed. New York : Henry Holt, 2010.

Examines the ways magicians use principles that apply to human behavior and perception in

order to perform their tricks, and covers how magic pertains to the functioning of the brain

in everyday situations; marketing and sales techniques; and education; and possibly even

offers new approaches to the diagnosis of autism.

158 GIL Gilbert, Daniel Todd. Stumbling on happiness. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York : Vintage

Books, 2007, c2006.

The author draws on psychology, cognitive neuroscience, philosophy and behavioral

economics to argue that, just as people err in remembering the past, they also have illusions

and foibles in imagining the future.

154.2 MLO Mlodinow, Leonard, 1954-. Subliminal : how your unconscious mind rules your behavior.

1st ed. New York : Pantheon Books, c2012.

Prologue -- The two-tiered brain -- The new unconscious -- Senses plus mind equals reality

-- Remembering and forgetting -- The importance of being social -- The social unconscious

-- Reading people -- Judging people by their covers -- Sorting people and things -- In-

groups and out-groups -- Feelings -- Self. Explains how the unconscious mind affects our

perceptions of our relationships with business associates, friends, and family, and may cause

us to misremember important events, influence our political views, and more.

153.4 HOO Hood, Bruce (Bruce M.). SuperSense : why we believe in the unbelievable. 1st ed. New

York : HarperOne, c2009.

Explores the science behind human belief in the supernatural, including superstitions,

religion, and sentimental attachments, arguing that such beliefs originate in childhood as a

result of how the mind is designed, and discussing why the "supersense" is important.

617.4 KEA Kean, Sam. The tale of the dueling neurosurgeons : the history of the human brain as

revealed by true stories of trauma, madness, and recovery. 1st ed. New York : Little, Brown

and Co., 2014.

Explores the history of neuroscience, or the understanding of how the brain works, through

a series of strange but true stories, in which observers noted the transformative effect of

damage to different parts of the brain.

153.9 COL Colvin, Geoffrey. Talent is overrated : what really separates world-class performers from

everybody else. New York : Portfolio, 2008.

The author debunks the myth that some people are born with innate talent, and maintains

that the secret to exceptional performance in any field depends on how hard the individual

challenges himself.

616.8 RAM Ramachandran, V. S. The tell-tale brain : a neuroscientist's quest for what makes us human.

1st ed. New York : W.W. Norton, c2011.

Professor and neurologist V. S. Ramachandran draws on case studies to examine the

evolution of normal brain function and the mystery of human uniqueness.

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153.4 KAH Kahneman, Daniel, 1934-. Thinking, fast and slow. 1st ed. New York : Farrar, Straus and

Giroux, 2011.

Explains the two systems that drive the way we think; system one is fast, intuitive, and

emotional, and system two is slower, deliberative, and logical and discusses how the two

systems shape our judgments and decisions.

153.4 KOS Kosslyn, Stephen Michael, 1948-. Top brain, bottom brain : surprising insights into how

you think. 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. New York : Simon & Schuster, 2013.

Describes how the top and bottom parts of the brain work together, and introduces four

modes of thought: Mover, Perceiver, Stimulator, and Adaptor.

650.1 MCA McArdle, Megan. The up side of down : why failing well is the key to success. New York,

N.Y. : Viking, 2014.

Drawing on cutting-edge research in science, psychology, economics, and business, and

taking insights from turnaround experts, emergency room doctors, venture capitalists, child

psychologists, bankruptcy judges, and mountaineers, argues that America is unique in its

willingness to let people and companies fail, but also in its determination to let them pick up

after the fall, and that failure is how people and businesses learn.

612.8 AAM Aamodt, Sandra. Welcome to your brain : why you lose your car keys but never forget how

to drive and other puzzles of everyday life. Pbk. ed. New York : Bloomsbury, 2009, c2008.

Presents a comprehensive overview on how the brain really works that offers tips on such

things as how to cope with jet lag, when to worry about a stroke, and how to keep the brain

healthy in old age.

153.9 STA Stanovich, Keith E., 1950-. What intelligence tests miss : the psychology of rational

thought. New Haven [Conn.] : Yale University Press, c2009.

Contends that intelligence tests do not accurately measure cognitive abilities, focusing on

the inability of the tests to address rational thinking skills.

599.93 WHA What makes us human? Oxford [England] : Oneworld, 2007.

In What Makes us Human? Charles Pasternak, an eminent Oxford scientist, asks some of

the world’s most brilliant thinkers to answer this perennial puzzle. Together they draw on a

spectrum of disciplines including anthropology, biochemistry, philosophy, medicine,

religion, and neuroscience, to consider what qualities separate man from monkey.

152.4 DIS DiSalvo, David, 1970-. What makes your brain happy and why you should do the opposite.

Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2011.

The author argues that the human brain often takes mental short cuts that may not be in our

best interests, and offers suggestions to counteract this behavior.

612.8 ELI Eliot, Lise. What's going on in there? : how the brain and mind develop in the first five

years of life. Bantam trade pbk. ed. New York : Bantam Books, 2000, c1999.

Charts the development of the human brain from conception through the first five years,

looking at the way a child's brain is assembled and the implications of this sequence for

each emerging mental skill, including sensation, emotion, language, movement, memory,

and intelligence.

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153 KUR Kurzban, Robert, 1969-. Why everyone (else) is a hypocrite : evolution and the modular

mind. Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2010.

Robert Kurzban explains hypocrisy from an evolutionary psychological perspective and

describes how the mind's design allows for modules to sometimes form contradictory

beliefs.

153.6 SMI Smith, David Livingston, 1953-. Why we lie : the evolutionary roots of deception and the

unconscious mind. 1st St Martin's Griffin ed. New York : St. Martin's Griffin, 2007, c2004.

Examines all forms of deception, focusing on the unconscious and frequent act of lying

throughout American culture, and describes the evolution of the importance of lying, which

begins in youth and continues into adulthood.

153.8 MCG McGonigal, Kelly. The willpower instinct : how self-control works, why it matters, and

what you can do to get more of it. New York : Avery, c2012.

Discusses how understanding willpower can help people take control of their lives.

153.8 BAU Baumeister, Roy F. Willpower : rediscovering the greatest human strength. New York :

Penguin Press, 2011.

Research psychologist Roy F. Baumeister and science writer John Tierney examine the

human virtue of self-control and offer strategies for improving one's willpower, discussing

setting realistic goals, monitoring progress, and keeping faith.

153 ROB Robertson, Ian H. The winner effect : the neuroscience of success and failure. 1st U.S. ed.

New York : Thomas Dunne Books, 2012.

Analyzes mental and physical aspects of brains of people who are "winners" or successful in

life.

303.4 PAG Pagel, Mark D. Wired for culture : origins of the human social mind. 1st ed. New York :

W.W. Norton, c2012.

A far-reaching study of how our species' innate capacity for culture altered the course of our

social and evolutionary history.

658.4 GOL Goleman, Daniel. Working with emotional intelligence. Bantam trade pbk ed. New York :

Bantam Books, 2000, c1998.

Analyzes the characteristics of star performers in every level of business and discusses how

emotional intelligence can contribute to a person's work performance.

158.1 SCH Schwartz, Jeffrey, 1951-. You are not your brain : the 4-step solution for changing bad

habits, ending unhealthy thinking, and taking control of your life. New York : Avery,

c2011.

Describes a four-step plan designed to help people identify and demystify deceptive brain

messages that cause anxiety, self-deprecating thoughts, panic attacks, or compulsive

overindulgence, and uncover the loving, smart inner guide that can lead to a more fulfilling

and empowered life.

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658.4 ROC Rock, David. Your brain at work : strategies for overcoming distraction, regaining focus,

and working smarter all day long. 1st ed. New York : Harper Business, c2009.

Discusses what happens in the brains of two busy people who are oriented toward both

work and family, covering the different mental processes associated with solving problems,

making decisions, remaining calm under pressure, and working with others productively,

and offers tips for taking full advantage of one's mental resources.

615 WEN Wenk, Gary Lee. Your brain on food : how chemicals control your thoughts and feelings.

Oxford ; : Oxford University Press, 2010.

Examines how various foods and drugs have direct consequences on how people think, feel,

and act as a result of their effect on certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

612.8 MAC MacDonald, Matthew. Your brain : the missing manual. 1st ed. Sebastopol, CA : O'Reilly,

c2008.

Looks at how the brain works and how people can use their brains more effectively,

discussing the brain as it relates to healthy eating, sleep, perception, memory, emotions,

reason, personality, and the sexes; and features a time line of the developing brain.