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Author:

Medina, John, 1956-

Title:

Brain rules : 12 principles for surviving and thriving at work, home, and school / John Medina.

Edition:

1st Pear Press trade pbk. ed.

Publisher:

Pear Press,

Copyright Date:

2009, c2008

Description:

301 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Brain--Popular works.
Neurosciences--Popular works.
Learning--Popular works.
Memory--Popular works.

Notes:

Includes index. "Watch the 45-minute film as an introduction to the book. Special link for paperback readers: www. brainrules.net/dvd"

Summary:

In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.

ISBN:

0979777747
9780979777745

OCLC:

(OCoLC)246893564

Locations:

ORAX826 -- Scott Community College (Bettendorf)

JLPF081 -- Ericson Public Library (Boone)

CBPF522 -- Coralville Public Library (Coralville)

VFPB334 -- Elgin Public Library (Elgin)

ZYPE837 -- Harlan Community Library (Harlan)

MBPE423 -- Robert W. Barlow Memorial Library (Iowa Falls)

FOPB224 -- McGregor Public Library (McGregor)

OZAX845 -- Northwestern College - DeWitt Library (Orange City)

UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)

WSPF215 -- Spencer Public Library (Spencer)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)