Brain of the Firm (Beer Stafford)(Paperback)

Brain of the Firm (Beer Stafford)(Paperback)

'Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the world's most provocative, creative, and profound thinkers on the subject of management, and he records his thinking with a flair that is unmatched. His writing is as much art as it is science. He is the most viable system I know.'--Dr Russell L Ackoff, The

Diagnosing the System for Organizations (Beer Stafford)(Paperback)

'Stafford Beer is undoubtedly among the world s most provocative, creative, and profound thinkers on the subject of management, and he records his thinking with a flair that is unmatched. His writing is as much art as it is science. He is the most viable system I know.' Dr Russell L Ackoff, The

Jane Austen: A Brief Life (Stafford Fiona)(Paperback)

An elegant and accessible introduction to the life and works of one of England's greatest and most popular novelists 'I want to salute Fiona Stafford's brilliant [book]. . . . It tells one all one needs to know about Jane Austen, and, best of all, leaves one wanting to read the novels once more,

The Working Brain: An Introduction to Neuropsychology (Luria Aleksandr R.)(Paperback)

This important book, by the most distinguished Soviet psychologist of our time, is the product of almost forty years of extensive research aimed at understanding the cerebral basis of human psychological activity. The main part of the book describes what we know today about the individual systems

The Firm: The Story of McKinsey and Its Secret Influence on American Business (McDonald Duff)(Paperback)

The story of McKinsey & Co., America's most influential and controversial business consulting firm, 'an up-to-date, full-blown history, told with wit and clarity' (The Wall Street Journal). If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. Founded in 1926, McKinsey can lay claim to

Firm - The Inside Story of McKinsey, The World's Most Controversial Management Consultancy (McDonald Duff)(Paperback / softback)

Discovr the secret influence of 'The

The Brain: An Introduction to Functional Neuroanatomy (Watson Charles)(Pevná vazba)

The authors of the most cited neuroscience publication, The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates, have written this introductory textbook for neuroscience students. The text is clear and concise, and offers an excellent introduction to the essential concepts of neuroscience. Based on contemporary

Why the Brain Matters: A Teacher Explores Neuroscience (Tibke Jon)(Paperback)

Educational neuroscience is one of the most hotly debated areas of research and is often misrepresented with grand claims for what it means for teaching and learning. Is each side of the brain responsible for different types of mental activity? Can listening to Mozart improve long-term brain

The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed (Grandin Temple)(Paperback)

In The Autistic Brain, New York Times bestselling author Temple Grandin 'has reached a stunning level of sophistication about herself and the science of autism' (The New York Review of Books).Winner of a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Nonfiction BookTemple Grandin may be the most famous person

Soul's Brain: The Neurology and Logic of Your Intuition (Wilkins Catherine)(Paperback)

Break through old patterns of boredom and lack of fulfilment to uncover your most brilliant life, by understanding the neurology and logic of your intuition. Break through old patterns of boredom and lack of fulfilment to discover what's been keeping you from your most brilliant life. Your

Phonics from A to Z: A Practical Guide (Blevins Wiley)(Paperback)

In this new edition of his best-selling classic, Wiley Blevins outlines the most recent brain research, 7 key characteristics of strong phonics instruction, and powerful instructional routines for accelerating student learning. Also includes special sections on meeting the needs of struggling

Brainstorm - Detective Stories From the World of Neurology (O'Sullivan Suzanne)(Paperback / softback)

The brain is the most complex structure in the universe. In Brainstorm the Wellcome Prize-winning author of It's All in Your Head uncovers the most eye-opening symptoms medicine has to offer.'Powerfully life-affirming... Brainstorm is testament to O'Sullivan's unshowy clarity of thought and her

A History of Beer and Brewing (Hornsey Ian S.)(Paperback)

A History of Beer and Brewing provides a comprehensive account of the history of beer. Research carried out during the last quarter of the 20th century has permitted us to re-think the way in which some ancient civilizations went about their beer production. There have also been some highly

Networks of the Brain (Sporns Olaf)(Paperback)

An integrative overview of network approaches to neuroscience explores the origins of brain complexity and the link between brain structure and function.Over the last decade, the study of complex networks has expanded across diverse scientific fields. Increasingly, science is concerned with the

Cannabinoids and the Brain (Parker Linda A.)(Paperback)

A review of the scientific evidence on the effects of cannabinoids on brain and behavioral functioning, with an emphasis on potential therapeutic use.The cannabis plant has been used for recreational and medicinal purposes for more than 4,000 years, but the scientific investigation into its effects

Principles of Neural Information Theory: Computational Neuroscience and Metabolic Efficiency (Stone James V.)(Paperback)

The brain is the most complex computational machine known to science, even though its components (neurons) are slow and unreliable compared to a laptop computer. In this richly illustrated book, Shannon's mathematical theory of information is used to explore the metabolic efficiency of neurons,

Taking Stock: Nine Production Casebooks (Stafford-Clark Max)(Paperback)

Max Stafford-Clark has been at the cutting edge of theater in Britain for the last thirty years or more. Drawing on diaries, photos, and interviews, this book re--creates the evolution of nine of his most famous and influential productions, three from each of his three main companies, Joint Stock,

Sirius (Stapledon Olaf)(Paperback / softback)

Sirius is Thomas Trelone's great experiment - a huge, handsome dog with the brain and intelligence of a human being. Raised and educated in Trelone's own family alongside Plaxy, his youngest daughter, Sirius is a truly remarkable and gifted creature. His relationship with the Trelones, particularly

Great Myths of the Brain (Jarrett Christian)(Paperback)

Great Myths of the Brain introduces readers to the fieldof neuroscience by examining popular myths about the humanbrain. Explores commonly-held myths of the brain through the lens ofscientific research, backing up claims with studies and otherevidence from the literatureLooks at enduring myths such

Beer by Design - The art of good beer branding (Brown Pete)(Paperback / softback)

A highly entertaining and visually stunning exploration of the art and design of beer bottles, pump clip and cans and it how has evolved to grab the attention of beer lovers over the

Neuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of Education (Whitman Glenn)(Paperback)

Teachers are brain changers. Thus it would seem obvious that an understanding of the brain - the organ of learning - would be critical to a teacher's readiness to work with students. Unfortunately, in traditional public, public-charter, private, parochial, and home schools across the country, most

Modern British Beer (Curtis Matthew)(Paperback / softback)

Modern British Beer aims to highlight the cultural development of beer in the United Kingdom since the turn of the century. The first-person narrative will be told through the stories of approximately 80 different beers and the brewers who made them, and focus on how their influence has directly

The Brain from Inside Out (Buzski Gyrgy)(Pevná vazba)

Is there a right way to study how the brain works? Following the empiricist's tradition, the most common approach involves the study of neural reactions to stimuli presented by an experimenter. This 'outside-in' method fueled a generation of brain research and now must confront hidden assumptions

Investigating Sherlock - The Unofficial Guide (Stafford Nikki)(Paperback / softback)