The New Mind Readers

The New Mind Readers

Author: Russell A. Poldrack

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0691208980

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Thinking on 20 watts -- The visible mind -- fMRI grows up -- Can fMRI read minds? -- How do brains change over time? -- Crimes and lies -- Decision neuroscience -- Is mental illness just a brain disease? -- The future of neuroimaging.


The New Mind Readers

The New Mind Readers

Author: Russell A. Poldrack

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 0691208980

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Thinking on 20 watts -- The visible mind -- fMRI grows up -- Can fMRI read minds? -- How do brains change over time? -- Crimes and lies -- Decision neuroscience -- Is mental illness just a brain disease? -- The future of neuroimaging.


A Whole New Mind

A Whole New Mind

Author: Daniel H. Pink

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006-03-07

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1101157909

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New York Times Bestseller An exciting--and encouraging--exploration of creativity from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others) outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment--and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that's already here.


The Mind Readers

The Mind Readers

Author: Lori Brighton

Publisher: Lori Brighton

Published: 2013-09-11

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13:

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Cameron Winters is a freak. Fortunately, no one but her family knows the truth …that Cameron can read minds. For years Cameron has hidden behind a facade of normalcy, warned that there are those who would do her harm. When gorgeous and mysterious Lewis Douglas arrives he destroys everything Cameron has ever believed and tempts her with possibilities of freedom. Determined to embrace her hidden talents, Cameron heads to a secret haven with Lewis; a place where she meets others like her, Mind Readers. But as Cameron soon finds out some things are too good to be true. When the Mind Readers realize the extent of Cameron’s abilities, they want to use her powers for their own needs. Cameron suddenly finds herself involved in a war in which her idea of what is right and wrong is greatly tested. In the end she’ll be forced to make a choice that will not only threaten her relationship with Lewis, but her very life. This young adult book is best for ages 14 and over. Book 1: The Mind Readers Book 2: The Mind Thieves Book 3: The Mind Games


The Mind Readers

The Mind Readers

Author: Margery Allingham

Publisher: Ipso Books

Published: 2015-10-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1504048784

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A mysterious invention causes mayhem in a coastal English village—from “my very favourite of the four Queens of Crime” (J. K. Rowling). The ancient hamlet of Saltey, once the haunt of smugglers, now hides a secret rich and mysterious enough to trap all who enter . . . and someone in town is willing to terrorize, murder, and raise the very devil to keep that secret to themselves. When a transistor thought to be the key to telepathic communication is found, Albert Campion is called to sort fact from fiction. But the device at the center of the mystery is in the possession of two schoolboys, and whether they stole it or invented it, there are others who will kill to get hold of it. “Allingham has a strong, well controlled sense of humour, a power of suggesting character with a few touches and an excellent English style. She has a sense of the fantastic, and is never dull” —Times Literary Supplement


The Reading Mind

The Reading Mind

Author: Daniel T. Willingham

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-04-10

Total Pages: 203

ISBN-13: 111930136X

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A Map to the Magic of Reading Stop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now—as you read this paragraph? How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request? Why does it matter? The Reading Mind is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most important skill: reading. Daniel T. Willingham, the bestselling author of Why Don't Students Like School?, offers a perspective that is rooted in contemporary cognitive research. He deftly describes the incredibly complex and nearly instantaneous series of events that occur from the moment a child sees a single letter to the time they finish reading. The Reading Mind explains the fascinating journey from seeing letters, then words, sentences, and so on, with the author highlighting each step along the way. This resource covers every aspect of reading, starting with two fundamental processes: reading by sight and reading by sound. It also addresses reading comprehension at all levels, from reading for understanding at early levels to inferring deeper meaning from texts and novels in high school. The author also considers the undeniable connection between reading and writing, as well as the important role of motivation as it relates to reading. Finally, as a cutting-edge researcher, Willingham tackles the intersection of our rapidly changing technology and its effects on learning to read and reading. Every teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and school administrator will find this book invaluable. Understanding the fascinating science behind the magic of reading is essential for every educator. Indeed, every "reader" will be captivated by the dynamic but invisible workings of their own minds.


Everyday Mind Reading

Everyday Mind Reading

Author: William Ickes, Ph.D

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-01-28

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1615923241

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Based on 15 years of original research, psychologist Ickes examines "empathic accuracy"--the mind's potential to intuit what other people are thinking and feeling.


Handbook of Functional MRI Data Analysis

Handbook of Functional MRI Data Analysis

Author: Russell A. Poldrack

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2024-02-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781009481168

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Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has become the most popular method for imaging brain function. Handbook for Functional MRI Data Analysis provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the methods used for fMRI data analysis. Using minimal jargon, this book explains the concepts behind processing fMRI data, focusing on the techniques that are most commonly used in the field. This book provides background about the methods employed by common data analysis packages including FSL, SPM, and AFNI. Some of the newest cutting-edge techniques, including pattern classification analysis, connectivity modeling, and resting state network analysis, are also discussed. Readers of this book, whether newcomers to the field or experienced researchers, will obtain a deep and effective knowledge of how to employ fMRI analysis to ask scientific questions and become more sophisticated users of fMRI analysis software.


Hard to Break

Hard to Break

Author: Russell A. Poldrack

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2021-05-04

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 0691194327

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"Well-publicized research in psychology tells us that over half of our attempts to change habitual behavior fail within one year. Even without reading the research, most of us will intuitively sense the truth in this, as we have all tried and failed to rid ourselves of one bad habit or another. The human story of habits and the difficulty of change has been told in many books--most of which will make only a quick reference to dopamine or the 'lizard brain' before moving on to practical tips and tricks for behavior change. In contrast, [this book] will tell the brain's story about why behavior is so hard to change"--


I Am a Strange Loop

I Am a Strange Loop

Author: Douglas R. Hofstadter

Publisher: Basic Books (AZ)

Published: 2007-03-27

Total Pages: 544

ISBN-13: 0465030785

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Argues that the key to understanding ourselves and consciousness is the "strange loop," a special kind of abstract feedback loop that inhabits the brain.