The Better Brain Book: The Best Tools for Improving Memory and Sharpness and for Preventing Aging of the Brain


The Better Brain Book: The Best Tools for Improving Memory and Sharpness and for Preventing Aging of the Brain

Riverhead | 2005 | ISBN: 0786577843 | 329 pages | PDF | 2.05 MB

By David Perlmutter, Carol Colman


Loss of memory is not a natural part of aging-and this book explains why. Celebrated neurologist David Perlmutter reveals how everyday memory-loss-misplacing car keys, forgetting a name, losing concentration in meetings-is actually a warning sign of a distressed brain. Here he offers a simple plan for repairing those problems, and regaining and maintaining clarity by offering the tools for: Building a better brain through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and brain workouts Coping with specific brain disorders such as stroke, vascular dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and Lou Gehrig's disease Understanding risk factors and individually tailoring a diet and supplementary program Features a ''Life Style Audit,'' quizzes, brain boosting exercises, and a food and supplement program.




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Analytical Methods in Combinatorial Chemistry, Second Edition by Bing Yan, Bin Zhang,


Bing Yan, Bin Zhang, "Analytical Methods in Combinatorial Chemistry, Second Edition"
CRC | 2010 | ISBN: 0849318602 | 238 pages | PDF | 3,8 MB

Since the publication of the benchmark first edition of this book, chemical library and combinatorial chemistry methods have developed into mature technologies. There have also been significant shifts in emphasis in combinatorial synthesis. Reflecting the growth in the field and the heightened focus on select areas, Analytical Methods in Combinatorial Chemistry, Second Edition updates a classic text and captures the current state of these technologies.

Written by leaders in the field, this second edition includes several enhancements. A chapter on high-throughput analytical methods and informatics reflects the demand for quality control of library members. A new chapter focuses on high-throughput purification methods. All chapters have been updated with new data.

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The New Phrenology: The Limits of Localizing Cognitive Processes in the Brain



William R. Uttal, "The New Phrenology: The Limits of Localizing Cognitive Processes in the Brain"

The MIT Press | 2003 | ISBN: 0262210177, 0262710102 | 275 pages | PDF | 11,9 MB


William Uttal is concerned that in an effort to prove itself a hard science, psychology may have thrown away one of its most important methodological tools--a critical analysis of the fundamental assumptions that underlie day-to-day empirical research. In this book Uttal addresses the question of localization: whether psychological processes can be defined and isolated in a way that permits them to be associated with particular brain regions. New, noninvasive imaging technologies allow us to observe the brain while it is actively engaged in mental activities. Uttal cautions, however, that the excitement of these new research tools can lead to a neuroreductionist wild goose chase. With more and more cognitive neuroscientific data forthcoming, it becomes critical to question their limitations as well as their potential. Uttal reviews the history of localization theory, presents the difficulties of defining cognitive processes, and examines the conceptual and technical difficulties that should make us cautious about falling victim to what may be a "neo-phrenological" fad.



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