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Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Learning, performing, and listening to music all place tremendous demands on the human brain. Learning to play a musical instrument is among the most challenging activities for the human nervous system, involving cognitive, sensory, as well as fine and gross motor functions. Music composition and improvisation also engage the human nervous system in remarkable ways. Understanding how the human brain functions and changes when engaging with music...
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Publisher
The Teaching Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
What if you aren't as in control of your actions as you think you are? What if your subconscious is driving your decisions without your approval? Is there a way to "hack" your brain to perform better, live healthier, and break your bad habits? We all can think of things about ourselves we'd like to change, but as neuroscientists are coming to realize, changing our behaviors isn't as straightforward as you might think. Many of our everyday decisions...
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English
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" Brain Teasers, Fun Puzzles, and Engaging Stories for Clever Kids " is a delightful book filled with brain-teasing puzzles, captivating stories, and engaging games that will keep kids entertained and challenged for hours on end.This book has a wide range of logic puzzles, lateral thinking problems, riddles, and word games, all with amusing tales that will capture children's imaginations and inspire their creativity. The puzzles are designed to be...
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English
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Perfect for Sudoku fans, the rules for these 100 logic puzzles are simple, and the math is easy. But, the puzzles get harder and harder!
Hooked on area mazes? YOU'RE IN LUCK! Volume Two delivers 100 more puzzles. Your quest is to navigate a network of rectangles to find a missing value. Just remember:
• Area = length × width
• Use spatial reasoning to find helpful relationships
• Whole numbers are all you need. You can always get the answer...
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Language
English
Description
Having fun and learning while you do it is the basis of this book. A variety of games are provided - over 50 including variations. Each game is designed to work with the minimum of equipment - sometimes just paper and pencil, sometimes coins or counters. Simple to understand instructions about how to play, and a simple gameboard, and complemented by an easy to understand game goal. But - and here's the clever part - the games have math embedded in...
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Language
English
Description
180 chess problems in one move with their solutions are included in this book (all in the form of diagrams). Both intermediate and advanced readers can benefit from the book. Real chess games are used to create those puzzles. Please keep in mind that these are do-it-yourself exercises, therefore you must be familiar with all of the basic chess principles. Use "look inside" for additional details.
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English
Description
Have you ever found yourself struggling to make a clear decision, unsure whether an argument is valid, or baffled by a tricky puzzle? If so, then you've encountered the power of logic – the art of clear and structured thinking. While logic may seem abstract or intimidating at first, it's a skill that anyone can develop, and the benefits are immense.This book is designed for anyone who wants to improve their critical thinking abilities, regardless...
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Español
Description
¿TE ATREVES A ENFRENTARTE A ESTA COLECCIÓN DE ACERTIJOS? ¿SERÁS CAPAZ DE RESOLVERLOS TODOS? En este libro encontrarás una selección de enigmas ambientados en crímenes y asesinatos, en un conjunto de acertijos que pondrán a prueba tu ingenio en una serie de situaciones entretenidas y personalizadas.Pasatiempos de lógica, enigmas, rompecabezas, juegos de memoria, adivinanzas para adultos, puzzles, retos de concentración e inteligencia matemática...
Author
Language
Español
Description
¿CUÁNTO SABES SOBRE EL CUBO DE RUBIK? PREPÁRATE PARA DESCUBRIR TODO EL UNIVERSO DEL ROMPECABEZAS MÁS FAMOSO DEL MUNDO MIENTRAS APRENDES A RESOLVERLO. Cuando Ernö Rubik creó su famoso cubo, no se imaginó que acabaría siendo el juego más vendido de toda la historia. No hay persona que no lo conozca, o que no haya tenido interés en intentar resolverlo entre sus dedos. En casi todos los hogares del mundo ha habido alguna vez uno de estos famosos...
10) A Hen and a Half
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Language
English
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A book of puzzles, lateral thinking problems, conundrums, magic, and interesting arithmetical tricks sometimes progressing to and using extremely basic mathematical and scientific principles. The author focuses particularly on situations and solutions to problems that at first glance appear to be incorrect, paradoxical, or even impossible. Often those with a love for problems and puzzles do not always readily understand the solutions. However, audiences...
Author
Publisher
Hachette Go Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Clear, concise, prescriptive steps for improving memory loss and keeping the brain young -- from one of the world's top memory experts. Everybody forgets things sometimes -- from your keys to your lunch date to the name of an acquaintance. According to Dr. Gary Small, the director of the UCLA Center on Aging, much of this forgetfulness can be eliminated easily through his innovative memory exercises and brain fitness program -- now available for...
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English
Description
Dive into the third installment of the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series with "The Educator's Epigrams: Learning Lore in Verse for the Enlightened Mind." This captivating collection weaves the intricate tapestry of education into the rich, rhythmic patterns of poetry, offering readers a unique voyage through the world of teaching and learning. Each epigram serves as a beacon, casting light upon the multifaceted roles, challenges,...
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Language
English
Description
"The Healer's Verses: Medical Mysteries in Rhyme for the Analytical Mind" stands as a profound addition to the "Riddle Me This: A Professional Exploration in Poetry" series, offering readers an enthralling journey into the heart of the medical field through the beauty and intricacy of poetry.This second installment delves deep into the world of healthcare, blending the art of healing with the elegance of verse to explore the mysteries, challenges,...
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English
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YouTube sensation, psychologist Richard Wiseman, shows you how to astound your friends with 101 Bets You Will Always Win
Everyone loves a winner. Imagine being able to challenge anyone with seemingly impossible bets, safe in the knowledge that you will always win. Imagine no more. Richard Wiseman is a psychologist who has traveled the globe in search of the world's greatest bets and in "101 Bets You Will Always Win" he shows you how to use science,...
19) Chuchotements d'Esprit: Un Kaléidoscope d'Énigmes Couvrant le Specter du Savoir et de la Curiosité
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Français
Description
Chuchotements d'Esprit : Un Kaléidoscope d'Énigmes Couvrant le Spectre de la Connaissance et de la Curiosité 1200+ ÉnigmesEmbarquez pour un voyage enchanté o le banal devient extraordinaire. 'Chuchotements d'Esprit' est bien plus qu'un livre, c'est une tapisserie tissée avec les fils de la curiosité, de l'intellect et du plaisir. Plongez dans une collection conçue pour les esprits astucieux des adolescents, ouvrant les portails vers un monde...
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