An astonishing new science called neuroplasticity is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable. In this revolutionary look at the brain, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Norman Doidge, M.D., provides an introduction to both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they’ve transformed. From stroke patients learning to speak again to the remarkable case of a woman born with half a brain that rewired itself to work as a whole, The Brain That Changes Itself will permanently alter the way we look at our brains, human nature, and human potential.
No matter what else was going on in his life or where he was—traveling to make movies, at the White House, or sometimes just across the room—Ronald Reagan wrote letters to Nancy Reagan, to express his love, thoughts, and feelings, and to stay in touch. Through these extraordinary letters and reflections, the private character and life of an American president and his first lady are revealed. Nancy Reagan reflects with love and insight on the letters, on her husband, and on the many phases of their life together. A love story spanning half a century and the private life of this classic American couple come vividly alive in this rare and inspiring book.
The thrive diet is a long-term eating plan to help allathletes (professional or not) develop a lean body, sharp mind, andeverlasting energy. As one of the few professional athletes on aplant-based diet, Brendan Brazier researched and developed thiseasy-to-follow program to enhance his performance as an eliteendurance competitor. Brazier clearly describes the benefits ofnutrient-rich foods in their natural state versus processed foods,and how to choose nutritionally efficient, stress-busting wholefoods for maximum energy and health. Featuring a 12-week meal plan,over 100 allergen-free recipes with raw food options-includingrecipes for energy gels, sport drinks, and recovery foods-and acomplementary exercise plan, The Thrive Diet is an authoritativeguide to outstanding performance (Neal D. Barnard, M. D. ,Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine).
