Below I’ll give you my selections for the best Brain books by a few categories. I will cover these and other great books more in depth later.
- The Brain Science (2007)
- Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health (2015)
- Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (2014)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (2014)
- Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (2015)
- The Brain: The Story of You (2017)
- The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2012)
- Idiot Brain: What Your Head Is Really Up To (2017)
- The Human Brain Coloring Book (Coloring Concepts) (1985)
- Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology (2014)
- Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems (2015)
The Brain Science (2007)
An astonishing new science called “neuroplasticity” is overthrowing the centuries-old notion that the human brain is immutable.
Switch On Your Brain: The Key to Peak Happiness, Thinking, and Health (2015)
According to researchers, the vast majority–a whopping 75-98 percent–of the illnesses that plague us today are a direct result of our thought life. What we think about truly affects us both physically and emotionally. In fact, fear alone triggers more than 1,400 known physical and chemical responses in our bodies, activating more than thirty different hormones!
Brain Rules (Updated and Expanded): 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School (2014)
Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know—like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best. How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains?
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (2014)
A bold, brain based teaching approach to culturally responsive instruction To close the achievement gap, diverse classrooms need a proven framework for optimizing student engagement. Culturally responsive instruction has shown promise, but many teachers have struggled with its implementation―until now. In this book, Zaretta Hammond draws on cutting edge neuroscience research to offer an innovative approach for designing and implementing brain compatible culturally responsive instruction.
Rewire Your Anxious Brain: How to Use the Neuroscience of Fear to End Anxiety, Panic, and Worry (2015)
Do you ever wonder what is happening inside your brain when you feel anxious, panicked, and worried?
The Brain: The Story of You (2017)
Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Join renowned neuroscientist David Eagleman for a journey into the questions at the mysterious heart of our existence. What is reality? Who are “you”? How do you make decisions? Why does your brain need other people?
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2012)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J.
Idiot Brain: What Your Head Is Really Up To (2017)
“Entertaining…[A] grand tour around modern cognitive science and psychology.” ―Wall Street JournalThe brain is an absolute marvel―the seat of our consciousness, the pinnacle (so far) of evolutionary progress, and the engine of human experience. But it’s also messy, fallible, and about 50,000 years out of date.
The Human Brain Coloring Book (Coloring Concepts) (1985)
The Human Brain Coloring Book provides a means of learning about the structure and function of the human brain through a process of coloring-by-directions (directed coloring). It was developed by internationally recognized neuroscientists and teachers Marian C. Diamond and Arnold B. Scheibel in association with highly acclaimed teacher and anatomist Lawrence M. Elson, creator of Coloring Concepts.
Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology (2014)
The Fourth Edition of Brain & Behavior: An Introduction to Biological Psychology by Bob Garrett showcases our rapidly increasing understanding of the biological foundations of behavior, engaging students immediately with easily accessible content. Bob Garrett uses colorful illustrations and thought-provoking facts while maintaining a “big-picture” approach that students will appreciate.
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life (Revised and Expanded): The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Lack of Focus, Anger, and Memory Problems (2015)
To quell anxiety and panic: Use simple breathing techniques to immediately calm inner turmoilTo fight depression: Learn how to kill ANTs (automatic negative thoughts)To curb anger: Follow the Amen anti-anger diet and learn the nutrients that calm rageTo conquer impulsiveness and learn to focus: Develop total focus with the One-Page MiracleTo stop obsessive worrying: Follow the “get unstuck” writi…
Best Brain Books You Should Enjoy
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IQ Tests - Practice Test 400 Question 2020: Practice Test Questions to Boost Your Brain Power 400 Question 2020
Author(s): Am Am
ID: 2931269, Publisher: , Year: April 25, 2020, Size: 710 Kb, Format: epub
Welcome to Your Child’s Brain: From in Utero to Uni
Author(s): Sandra Aamodt, Sam Wang
ID: 2447705, Publisher: Oneworld Publications, Year: 9 Aug 2011, Size: 5 Mb, Format: epub
The Female Brain
Author(s): Louann Brizendine
ID: 2390422, Publisher: Harmony, Year: 7 Aug 2007, Size: 466 Kb, Format: epub
Please note that this booklist is not errorless. Some books are really chart-busters according to USA Today, others are written by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant resources you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.