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Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon: The New Science and Stories of the Brain de Dr Rahul Jandial

Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon: The New Science and Stories of the Brain

Autor Dr Rahul Jandial
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 5 feb 2020
** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **As heard on Chris Evans' Virgin Radio'**

'You'reamazingI could talk to you (Rahul) all day'Chris Evans

'This is agrippingnew book'The Times

World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind.

From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain.

Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling,Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeonis a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.

Rahul's new bookLife on a Knife's Edgeis out in June and available to pre-order now.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9780241338704
ISBN-10: 0241338700
Pagini: 272
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.19 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Penguin Life
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Notă biografică

Dr Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD, is a dual-trained neurosurgeon and neurobiologist. He is known for undertaking complex cancer operations and overseeing groundbreaking science at the Jandial Lab in Los Angeles. Through his non-profit International Neurosurgical Children's Association (INCA) he travels around the world performing and teaching brain surgery in under-served hospitals in Central and South America, south-east Asia and eastern Europe. Many first came to know him from his columns in Vice and his appearances on American news shows and international channels, including Discovery and National Geographic, among others. His first book, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon, became a Sunday Times bestseller.

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Who knew a book about the human brain could be soenlightening and enjoyableat the same time? Science has come a long way and Dr. Rahul Jandial is on the leading edge of some of the mostpromising and innovativebreakthroughs in treating the brain. InLife Lessons from a Brain SurgeonJandial strikes an elegant balance between highlighting scientific discoveries, "busting" popular myths and providingrealistic tipsthat can be applied to everyday life. The stories he shares about his experiences and the brain's ability to adapt and heal areincredibly inspiring
Apowerfuland trustworthy insight into the brain. You willlovehis playful story telling and guidance
Rahul Jandial's truth and honesty isfantasticand his knowledge isamazing
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Want to be happier, feel younger AND stave off dementia? Then try a leading neurosurgeon'sbrilliantly simpleworkouts for your little grey cells with this ingenious "BOOTCAMP FOR YOUR BRAIN"
Finally! A book about the brain that hasgripping stories, easy to understand science, anduseful tipsthat people can use in their daily lives.If you only read one book about the human brain, this should be the one. This book makes me even more proud of our unique craft - brain surgery and neuroscience
World-leading neuroscientist Dr Rahul Jandial takes readers ona journey through the body's most mysterious organ. As well as revealing the secrets of the working brain, he offers tips on boosting memory, minimising pain and cutting Alzheimer's risk
Who knew a book about the human brain could be soenlightening and enjoyableat the same time? Science has come a long way and Dr. Rahul Jandial is on the leading edge of some of the mostpromising and innovativebreakthroughs in treating the brain. InLife Lessons from a Brain SurgeonJandial strikes an elegant balance between highlighting scientific discoveries, "busting" popular myths and providingrealistic tipsthat can be applied to everyday life. The stories he shares about his experiences and the brain's ability to adapt and heal areincredibly inspiring

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** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** As heard on Chris Evans' Virgin Radio' **

'You're amazing I could talk to you (Rahul) all day' Chris Evans

'This is a gripping new book' The Times

World-leading neuroscientist and neurosurgeon Dr Rahul Jandial draws on his years of work with patients suffering from the most extreme cases of brain damage, disorders and illnesses to reveal what they can tell us about the science of the mind.

From a languages teacher who has to choose whether to lose her ability to speak Spanish or English after brain surgery, to a former TV exec, now homeless, who discovers that his life-altering despondency is the result of a tumour, to a fainting teen who learns that deep breathing can mean the difference between life or death, these stories uncover the secret workings of the brain.

Blending cutting-edge research and beautiful storytelling, Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon is a vital resource on the best ways to boost your memory, control stress and emotions, minimize pain, unleash your creativity, raise smart kids and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. This is a deeply practical and readable book, which will take you on an expedition through the anatomy of the most fascinating - and mysterious - of organs.

Rahul's new book Life on a Knife's Edge is out in June and available to pre-order now.