It tells the story of Pauline, who was 33 when a late football tackle caused a bleed in her brain which went undiscovered for 18 months. The account includes descriptions of hidden symptoms of concussion and post-concussion syndrome, pitfalls in diagnoses, the uneven progress of recovery and the effect of the varied reactions which others have to an acquired brain injury. The author incorporates memories alongside extracts from clinic notes, diary...

Explores the latest advances in brain science and shows how researchers and doctors are using the latest technology to explore how the human brain works and how injuries to it can be repaired.

Learn how the brain makes the body's different systems work together smoothly. Features diagrams and photographs.

"This wonderful and unique book about the human brain is packed with facts, ideas, questions, jokes, speech bubbles, and captions. It's perfect for sharing at home and at school, and for finding out about our fantastic brains." -- jacket flap.

"The "father of cognitive neuroscience" makes a powerful and provocative argument against today's common wisdom that our lives are wholly determined by physical processes we cannot control"--

Ramachandran -- the "Marco Polo of neuroscience"-- reveals what baffling and extreme case studies can teach us about normal brain function and how it evolved. Among the topics he discusses are synesthesia as a window to creativity and autism as a springboard to understanding self-awareness.

Using herself as a guinea pig, Caroline Williams explores neuroplasticity to find out whether she can make meaningful, lasting changes to the her brain. A science journalist with access to cutting-edge experts and facilities, she volunteers herself as a test subject, seeking to improve everyday weaknesses such as limited attention span and a tendency to worry too much. She then branches out into more mysterious areas such as creativity and the perception...