Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

<p><b>'Highly accessible, content-rich and eminently readable . . . Fascinating and informative . . . popular science at its best.' - <i>The Observer</i></b><br><br><b>Have you ever wondered why you have a brain? Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett, bestselling author of <i>How Emotions Are Made</i>, </b><b>demystify that big grey blob between your ears . . .</b><br><br>In seven short chapters (plus a brief history of how brains evolved), this slim, entertaining, and accessible book reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You&rsquo;ll learn where brains came from, how they&rsquo;re structured (and why it matters), and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you&rsquo;ll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a 'lizard brain' and the alleged battle