The Brain: A Very Short Introduction provides a non-technical introduction to the main issues and findings in current brain research and gives a sense of how neuroscience addresses questions about the relationship between the brain and the mind. Short, clear discussions on the mechanical workings of the brain are offered and the details of brain science are covered in an accessible style. Explanations of the more familiar implications of the brain's actions, such as memories, perceptions, and motor control are integrated throughout the book. It has chapters on brain processes and the causes of "altered mental states," as well as a final chapter that discusses possible future developments in neuroscience, touching on artificial intelligence, gene therapy, the importance of the Human Genome Project, drugs by design, and transplants. Up-to-date coverage of the newest developments in brain research and suggestions for future research on the brain are also included. About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.

The Brain: A Very Short Introduction

O'Shea, Michael

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Oxford University Press

United States citizenship (WorkText series)

Media Materials, Inc.

Why I Called My Sister Harry documents the life of Michael O'Shea, a man who lived with a severe stammer/stutter for over 40 years. The first part of the book is autobiographical, identifying the trigger for his stammer and the subsequent consequences of living with it from childhood, through adolescence and on into adulthood. Michael O'Shea shares his life, experience and family in a deeply moving account of what it is like to live in the debilitating clutches of not being able to speak freely and fluently. It also lets us see how it affects those in close contact with the stammerer/stutterer. In this book we read about his persistent quest to find a solution and the eventual triumph of recovery. Although pain and hurt punctuate throughout, Michael's story is uplifting, hopeful and joyous. It is about overcoming obstacles, no matter how big, and achieving the life you want. Michael O'Shea has not only recovered from stammering/stuttering but has gone on to help countless others overcome this difficulty. His knowledge about the subject and the recovery process is expansive and he lays it out clearly and concisely in simple terms without any technical or medical jargon or complicated processes. This man speaks from experience, not theory, which inevitably produces an important, easy to read, insight into this complex speech difficulty. At the back of the book an invaluable Help section has been designed to signpost areas where stammerers/stutterers, and parents, siblings, teachers and friends of stammerers/stutterers can get help and find ways to help. As Michael O'Shea was born in 1955 and grew up in rural Ireland his story is also a wonderful social document on a unique country that has changed much in the past 50 years.

Why I Called My Sister Harry

Biographies & Memoirs

Trafford

Blood on the Risers: A novel of conflict and survival in special forces during the Vietnam War

This artfully crafted saga depicts in vivid detail, the arduous journey of a young, impressionable patriot yearning to fulfill his destiny in the turmoil of the 1960's. The author draws you close to him as he encounters stiff challenges to his basic values, his character, as well as his faith in his fellow man. You'll taste the bitter prop blast as you stand in the open door beside him, holding your breath while he soars through the icy sky to the mountainous drop zone below. Discover the true nature of this Nation's most valiant fighting men as he progressively learns what it takes to lead Green Berets into battle. Share the distinct smell of death while he clutches on to the remnants of his tattered soul, constantly violated while he processes the tragedy of life unfolding before him. Witness the sheer resolve he and his men display in their commitment to their country, despite the disrespect and utter contempt shown to them by their own countrymen. This factual rendering allows you to eavesdrop on the innermost workings of a Special Forces A-Team as they train and ultimately prepare for battle. You'll be sprinting with a SOG Recon Team as they desperately work to elude the hordes of NVA soldiers, feeling the impact of explosions and the crackling of rifle fire along the way. This read will provide you with a renewed appreciation of what men endure when they make the commitment to defend their country and their way of life; despite the intimate danger and life-long consequences that accompany that decision.

Blood on the Risers: A Novel of Conflict and Survival in Special Forces During the Vietnam War

Leaders & Notable People

AuthorHouse

This artfully crafted saga depicts in vivid detail, the arduous journey of a young, impressionable patriot yearning to fulfill his destiny in the turmoil of the 1960's. The author draws you close to him as he encounters stiff challenges to his basic values, his character, as well as his faith in his fellow man. You'll taste the bitter prop blast as you stand in the open door beside him, holding your breath while he soars through the icy sky to the mountainous drop zone below. Discover the true nature of this Nation's most valiant fighting men as he progressively learns what it takes to lead Green Berets into battle. Share the distinct smell of death while he clutches on to the remnants of his tattered soul, constantly violated while he processes the tragedy of life unfolding before him. Witness the sheer resolve he and his men display in their commitment to their country, despite the disrespect and utter contempt shown to them by their own countrymen. This factual rendering allows you to eavesdrop on the innermost workings of a Special Forces A-Team as they train and ultimately prepare for battle. You'll be sprinting with a SOG Recon Team as they desperately work to elude the hordes of NVA soldiers, feeling the impact of explosions and the crackling of rifle fire along the way. This read will provide you with a renewed appreciation of what men endure when they make the commitment to defend their country and their way of life; despite the intimate danger and life-long consequences that accompany that decision.                