Behavioral Sciences

The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain

Review:As a mental health professional I have always pushed exercise (when appropriate) and the author takes the establishment to task for their underutilization of this powerful tool. Would be nice to have some cautions about "overtraining" and exercise addiction but a very good read and a great message. Read more

The New Science of Personal Transformation
The New Science of Personal Transformation

Review:This books insight of the injured & misconfigured brain processes is very close to the narrative of those experiences'. The unspoken changes that occur within individuals are brought in a way which everyone can comprehend. Read more

Man and His Symbols
Man and His Symbols

Review:Fascinating study of the psyche.Insightful exploration of the myths which inform our subconscious. While the binding is sturdy, the quality of the paper is poor. Of course, this is the publisher's issue; still, I was disappointed. Read more

The Hidden Sources of Love - and Achievement
The Hidden Sources of Love - and Achievement

Review:One of the best writers in America has really produced a dud. I understand and agree with everything, but it is very poorly written. I have lost respect for him because of this book. I am sure the only reason it was published was because he is David Brooks. Read more

and Elegant Theories of How the World Works (Edge Question Series)
and Elegant Theories of How the World Works (Edge Question Series)

Review:Articles on various topics, usually short, that describe interest of their author in a theory of their choice. It is good for reading in the occasions where you don't have dwell time for longer thought. Having a world view beyond the secular, I did get tired of it in spots and nearly put it down. Read more

Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience
Connecting Mind, Research and Everyday Experience

Review:Super frustrated because the distribution says it comes with the COGLAB which I need for my class. We are poor enough and strapped for time already being in college. The last thing we need is "trusted" sites like this taking advantage of us. Make the description clearer. I will be returning this. Read more

Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking
Intuition Pumps and Other Tools for Thinking

Review:As stated by other reviewers, this book is (1) tedious, (2) a rehash of past Dennettisms, and (3) a bait-and-switch. On the last point, it does not provide the "thinking tools" it promises. The short, numbered chapters give the illusion that the author is going to share a host of "thinking tools" when in fact said chapters are nothing more than...short, numbered chapters. I've liked Dennett's other books. Read those. Skip this one. Read more

Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief
Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief

Review:Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief by Jordan Peterson is a great prelude to "Saam Medical Meditation's" and "Saam Meditation: The Interpretation of Dreams" - Organ Centered Consciousness. In terms of consciousness what Jordan Peterson and Carl Jung are missing is that consciousness resides in the internal organs. Archetypes are formed and stored in the Spleen which represents the need for children to grow big (through nutrition), to counter the fears and threats that are likely to harm... Read more

Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life — Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process
Developing Focus and Discipline in Your Life — Master Any Skill or Challenge by Learning to Love the Process

Review:Excellent book!!!! For those who did not have the pleasure have having someone in there life to guide and teach about process, this is an excellent book. I recommend it to anybody who does not know the art of process. Read more

Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts

Review:This is a book that delivers more than it promises. Annie Duke teaches us how to set aside many of our pre-conceived notions about positive and negative outcomes. She provides us with a framework to accept either result derived from the countless decisions we make in business and in our private everyday lives.
The titles for each chapter and subheading inspire the reader to hunker down and examine life through the prism of a poker player champion. How would each important decision be mad... Read more

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