| Mind: A Scientific Guide to Who You Are, How You Got That Way, and How to Make the Most of It Contributor(s): Daniels, Patricia (Author), Kashdan, Todd B. (Foreword by), Reilly, Andrew (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504748484 ISBN-13: 9781504748483 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: September 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Personality - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Science | Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Combining leading theories of psychology and behavior with case studies and practical advice, National Geographic's Mind explores the question we all enjoy asking: Who am I? A companion to National Geographic's Body and Brain, this reference explores today's theories of personality, mixing scientific theory with an underlying message: by knowing more about your own psychology, you can have a better life.Chapters start with the anatomy, evolution, and development of the human brain, then move into such areas as intuition, creativity, motivation, faith, and ethics--all facets of a unique personality. Interesting scenarios of mental health and mental deviance make for a lively, readable narrative that combines today's leading theories in the science of the mind and personality with life-enhancing questions, quizzes, practices, and tools for self-discovery.An entertaining book about science, Mind connects with the listener in a very personal and ultimately helpful way. |
Contributor Bio(s): Daniels, Patricia: - Patricia Daniels is a writer and editor who specializes in science and history. She has been the author or editor of a number of National Geographic books, including National Geographic's Mind, Complete Guide to Brain Health, The Body: A Complete User's Guide, and, for children, Ultimate Bodypedia. Kashdan, Todd B.: -Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, is a professor of psychology at George Mason University and senior scientist at the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being. He is the author of Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life; Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology; and coauthor of The Upside of Your Dark Side. A frequent radio, television, and print-media contributor on how people and organizations can thrive, he has contributed feature articles to the New York Times Magazine and the Washington Post, has made regular appearances on NPR, and blogs for the Huffington Post and Psychology. He received the American Psychological Association's 2013 Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology. Reilly, Andrew: -Andrew Reilly is an actor, narrator, and teacher who has lived in ten countries. Andrew has taught language learning through drama in Russia and Romania, and English in the West Bank, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia. He is fluent in French, Spanish, and German. |