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The founder of the Center for Brain Health reviews recent research in brain studies and techniques to keep brains in peak condition...A decent cross section of research and practical ideas about exercising and maintaining brain function. -- Kirkus Reviews Everyone wishes they were a little smarter, and this book suggests that our biological makeup may be even more conducive to expanding intelligence than we might've imagined...Chapman's broader idea-that smarts come with consistent practice-and her pragmatic 'brain health plan' are intriguing. -- Publishers Weekly Chapman (founder and chief director, Center for Brain Health) takes a neuroscientific approach to providing comprehensive brain fitness plans for all ages...One of the best books in its field. -- Library Journal (starred review)

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Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD, founder and chief director of the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas, is committed to maximizing human cognitive potential across the entire human lifespan. Her research record and brain health breakthroughs have led to nationwide recognition and selection of the Center for Brain Health as the single Virtual Center for the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan to link all states with the most current assessment and training for brain injury. She lives in Texas. Shelly Kirkland, public relations director at the Center for Brain Health at the University of Texas at Dallas, brings national attention to the cutting-edge research facility dedicated to understanding, protecting, and healing the brain. Karen White is a classically trained actress who has been recording audiobooks since 1999. An Audie Award finalist, she has earned eight AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her reading of The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon-Reed was named one of AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2009.

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