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Author
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
The blockbuster phenomenon that charts an amazing journey of the mind while revolutionizing our concept of memory
“Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker
“Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” —The Boston Globe
An instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua...
“Highly entertaining.” —Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker
“Funny, curious, erudite, and full of useful details about ancient techniques of training memory.” —The Boston Globe
An instant bestseller that has now become a classic, Moonwalking with Einstein recounts Joshua...
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
192 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In the busy, information-filled world in which we live, it's often easy to forget things and hard to keep track of how details get stored in our brain. The Complete Guide to Memory serves to provide a one-stop resource that covers the essentials on memory. World-renowned memory expert, Dr. Richard Restak, addresses the following topics in detail: how memories form; the different kinds of memory; changes in brain structure; the mind-body connection;...
Publisher
LearningExpress, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
Description
"Do you have endless hours to study and memorize information? Probably not--and it would get pretty boring if you did! In this tutorial, you'll learn tips and tricks to remember exactly what you need to know. Not only will these memorization strategies help you recall important material for class, they will make the process of recalling that information faster and easier." --
Author
Publisher
Sounds True
Pub. Date
℗2007.
Physical Desc
2 compact discs (2 hr., 5 min., 40 sec.) : digital ; 12 cm + 1 paperback workbook (52 pages : illustrations ; 13 x 23 cm) + 35 brain-training cards
Language
English
Description
A program of tools and recommendations for increasing your brainpower in less than two weeks.
Author
Publisher
Rutledge Hill Press
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
x, 307 p. : ill. ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
Brainfit is a training program designed to reclaim your brain. In 10 to 15 minutes a day individuals who are beginning to feel the effects of memory loss will see immediate reversal of the mental aging process. The 9 distinct, fast and fun weekly workouts focus on a different aspect of brain fitness. This approach fits the lifestyle of the target market - age and intellect appropriate, fast, entertaining, and results oriented. Features include: Weekly...
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
vii, 292 p. ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The author of Born on a Blue Day combines meticulous scientific research with detailed descriptions of how his mind works to demonstrate the immense potential within us all. He explains how our natural intuitions can help us to learn a foreign language, why his memories are like symphonies, why there is more to intelligence than IQ, how our brains turn light to sight, why too much information can make you stupid, and more
11) The memory book
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c1974
Physical Desc
xvi, 206 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Watkins Pub
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
Never forget a name or a number again! Dominic O'Brien is legendary for winning the World Memory Championship eight times and outwitting the casinos of Las Vegas to win a fortune at blackjack. Here, for the first time, he reveals his secrets for memory mastery. Follow his brain-boosting techniques and turn your mind into a super-powered computer that will recall PIN numbers with ease, remember directions, and help bring you success in business, leisure,...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
239 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
"Throughout his research into memory theory, Nelson Dellis found existing memory improvement guides to be wanting--overcomplicated, dry, and stodgy. So he decided to write a book that is approachable and fun, centered on what people actually need to remember. In Remember It!, Dellis teaches us how to make the most of our memory, using his competition-winning techniques. Presenting the information in a user-friendly way, Dellis offers bite-size chapters,...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
vi, 133 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Appliances and car lights turn themselves off. Smartphones and laptops remind us of appointments. Google lets us search for information we can't remember. Yet with all these advances, we still grow frustrated and anxious when words won't come, when we misplace items, or when we forget the name of the person in front of us.
Now, University of Michigan social workers Janet Fogler and Lynn Stern have completely updated their friendly, practical guide...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media Corporation
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
205 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
If you'd like to study for exams efficiently, speak a foreign language, memorize a speech, learn to play a new musical instrument, or improve your general knowledge, memory-training expert Tansel shows you how to do it quickly and effectively with the aid of a few memory tricks. Packed with practical exercises for honing memory and training your brain to learn well and learn fast, this is the ultimate book for sharpening your mind and expand your...
Author
Publisher
Nightingale Conant Corp./Simon Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
p2001
Physical Desc
6 sound discs (ca. 6.5 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Develop a memory so powerful, you're like a human computer. Learn how to remember names, faces, numbers, birthdays, dates, appointments, or any sequence of numbers you want.
Dominic O'Brien is renowned for his phenomenal feats of memory and for outwitting the casinos of Las Vegas. He is barred from playing Blackjack in all UK casinos. A bestselling author of You Can Have An Amazing Memory and How to Develop a Brilliant Memory Week by Week,/I>, he...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
124 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
This informative guide is full of tips for remembering everything from math and spelling rules to tricky science, history, and geography facts. It's a learning companion to help any student who has ever struggled to remember his multiplication tables, the spelling of the word "Mississippi," or the names of the planets
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