Seven and a half lessons about the brain by lisa feldman barrett is a concise, engaging exploration of how brains work ideal for parents, teachers, curious readers, and anyone who wants clear answers without jargon. This paperback edition condition: brand new delivers seven short, accessible chapters plus a brief evolutionary history that together demystify the organ behind your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In this compact science book from a bestselling author and leading neuroscientist, lisa feldman barrett breaks down complex research into memorable, everyday insights. Rather than a dense textbook, this slim volume reads like a conversation with a trusted guide: thoughtful, evidence-based, and often surprising. It’s perfect for bedtime reading, classroom introductions to the mind, or a thoughtful gift for book lovers and lifelong learners. What’s inside this title in this set seven and a half lessons about the brain by lisa feldman barrett covers: where brains came from and how brains evolved to predict and control the body. How brains are organized and why brain structure matters for everyday life . Why common myths such as the lizard brain or a strict emotion-versus-reason divide don’t hold up to modern neuroscience. How individual brains work together in social contexts to create shared experiences. A concise half lesson and a brief history tying current discoveries to older ideas about the mind. Author credentials and trust lisa feldman barrett, ph.D., Is amo...