Moonwalking with Einstein

Moonwalking with Einstein

Author: Joshua Foer

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-03-03

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 1101475978

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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 Foer's yearlong quest to improve his memory under the tutelage of top "mental athletes." He draws on cutting-edge research, a surprising cultural history of remembering, and venerable tricks of the mentalist's trade to transform our understanding of human memory. From the United States Memory Championship to deep within the author's own mind, this is an electrifying work of journalism that reminds us that, in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories.


The Memory Book

The Memory Book

Author: Lara Avery

Publisher: Poppy

Published: 2016-07-05

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0316283770

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Perfect for fans of Everything, Everything and Five Feet Apart, a bittersweet story of love and loss, told one journal entry at a time. Sammie McCoy is a girl with a plan: graduate at the top of her class and get out of her small town as soon as possible. Nothing will stand in her way-not even the rare genetic disorder the doctors say will slowly steal her memories and then her health. So the memory book is born: a journal written to Sammie's future self. It's where she'll record every perfect detail of her first date with longtime-crush Stuart, and where she'll admit how much she's missed her childhood friend Cooper. The memory book will ensure Sammie never forgets the most important parts of her life-the people who have broken her heart, and those who have mended it. If Sammie's going to die, she's going to die living.


Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1

Alfred's Piano 101, Book 1

Author: E. L. Lancaster

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published: 2005-05-03

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1457409194

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This comprehensive approach to functional musicianship at the keyboard includes varied repertoire, theory, technique, sight-reading, harmonization from lead sheets, ear training and ensembles. Great for college non-music majors, continuing education classes, music dealer in-store programs and group piano classes at the middle and high school levels. Book 1 contains 15 units each with a variety of repertoire, exercises, unit review worksheets and an assignment page.


Memories, Thoughts, and Emotions

Memories, Thoughts, and Emotions

Author: William Kessen

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 1134763212

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For the past forty years, the ideas and findings of George Mandler -- and George Mandler himself -- have been highly influential throughout the field of experimental psychology. Not only has he helped to advance the study of cognition and emotion in many ways, but he also offered assistance and encouragement to numerous young researchers who may expand on the knowledge acquired thus far. The editors of this festschrift feel that one of the greatest strengths of Mandler's work is the blend of European theorizing and American empiricism. This volume contains contributions from friends and colleagues who have been influenced in one way or another by this accomplished psychologist.


This Is How We Do It

This Is How We Do It

Author: Matt Lamothe

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-05-02

Total Pages: 53

ISBN-13: 145215340X

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Follow the real lives of seven kids from Italy, Japan, Iran, India, Peru, Uganda, and Russia for a single day! In Japan Kei plays Freeze Tag, while in Uganda Daphine likes to jump rope. But while the way they play may differ, the shared rhythm of their days—and this one world we all share—unites them. This genuine exchange provides a window into traditions that may be different from our own as well as a mirror reflecting our common experiences. Inspired by his own travels, Matt Lamothe transports readers across the globe and back with this luminous and thoughtful picture book.


Memory's Last Breath

Memory's Last Breath

Author: Gerda Saunders

Publisher: Hachette Books

Published: 2017-06-13

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 0316502634

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A "courageous and singular book" (Andrew Solomon), Memory's Last Breath is an unsparing, beautifully written memoir -- "an intimate, revealing account of living with dementia" (Shelf Awareness). Based on the "field notes" she keeps in her journal, Memory's Last Breath is Gerda Saunders' astonishing window into a life distorted by dementia. She writes about shopping trips cut short by unintentional shoplifting, car journeys derailed when she loses her bearings, and the embarrassment of forgetting what she has just said to a room of colleagues. Coping with the complications of losing short-term memory, Saunders, a former university professor, nonetheless embarks on a personal investigation of the brain and its mysteries, examining science and literature, and immersing herself in vivid memories of her childhood in South Africa. "For anyone facing dementia, [Saunders'] words are truly enlightening . . . Inspiring lessons about living and thriving with dementia." -- Maria Shriver, NBC's Today Show


Dear Mom Love Johnny

Dear Mom Love Johnny

Author: Kathleen Monahan

Publisher:

Published: 2020-10-08

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781715614379

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A collection of letter from John Monahan to his mother during his time in the Marine Corps.


Falling Love Notes

Falling Love Notes

Author: Samantha Bennington

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781735529905

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Samantha Bennington is a life coach, muse and producer who now adds author to her already distinguished resumé. Her autobiography, titled Falling Love Notes, is a fiercely candid look at her determination to live life to the fullest, while simultaneously sharing the stories of the loves of her life. This book takes the reader on a revelatory journey of her impassioned pursuits, starting at age seven with her adopted family, to eventually becoming a rock and roll wife, record producer and artist's muse. Throughout her story, Samantha shares with the reader some of the most adventurous, personal, and vulnerable moments of her life, never before heard or read about, from before, during and after her marriage to Chester Bennington. With a foreword written by Stephen Carpenter (co-founder and lead guitarist of the Deftones, and advance back-of-book notices from renowned author and manager Jackie Kallen, Chester's mother, Susan Eubanks; sister, Tobi; and Mary Forsberg Weiland, and cover art designed by son Draven Bennington, this book is a must read for anyone with a dream and the heart to pursue it.


The Memory Book

The Memory Book

Author: Harry Lorayne

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2012-01-18

Total Pages: 239

ISBN-13: 0307814068

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Unleash the hidden power of your mind It’s there in all of us. A mental resource we don’t think much about. Memory. And now there’s a way to master its power. . . . Through Harry Lorayne and Jerry Lucas’s simple, fail-safe memory system, you can become more effective, more imaginative, and more powerful at work, at school, in sports, and at play. • Read with speed and greater understanding. • File phone numbers, data, figures, and appointments right in your head. • Send those birthday and anniversary cards on time. • Learn foreign words and phrases with ease. • Shine in the classroom and shorten study hours. • Dominate social situations: Remember and use important personal details. Begin today. The change in your life will be unforgettable