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A molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way people teach their children and the way they work. "Brain Rules" is one of the most . . . useful books of our time--Garr Reynolds, author "Presentation Zen."
smiley reader, January 5, 2013 (view all comments by smiley reader)
John Medina makes recent brain research eminently readable and interesting; a book I have read and referred to many times.
katmcc, August 29, 2009 (view all comments by katmcc)
An outstanding read. First chapter on exercise will blow you
couch potatoes away. Written in language you can understand.
Much of the book is about how we learn and the best conditions
for learning.
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katmcc, August 29, 2009 (view all comments by katmcc)
All the latest in brain research in language one can understand. The first chapter, on exercise, will blow all you couch potatoes away. Then, there is great information on how we learn and what the best conditions for learning and remembering are. I recommend it highly!!
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A molecular biologist shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way people teach their children and the way they work. "Brain Rules" is one of the most . . . useful books of our time--Garr Reynolds, author "Presentation Zen."
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