Groundbreaking is a word that’s tossed around fairly frequently in the world of science. However, in the case of Stanislas Dehaene, and his colleagues work with our conscious, groundbreaking really may be the best description for it. Dehaene and his colleagues have found ways to use the latest in medical science to look at what’s happening behind our conscious actions. Learn More

The brain is far more flexible than we give it credit for. Perhaps the most prevalent example from Doidge’s book is the story of a woman only born with half a brain, that reworked itself into a full one. The wonderful introduction to The Brain That Changes Itself is a remarkable set of stories about the brain recovering, and the surgeons who have made these recoveries possible. Learn More

When you’re playing golf, every shot is an opportunity to learn more about the game, and grow as a player. Zen Golf is about more than just improving your golf ga   me, it’s about improving how much you enjoy the game as a whole. One example from the reviews of this book describes a man who came away from 18 holes incredibly frustrated and disappointed in his performance, only to tally his card and find out he actually did quite well. Learn More

V. S. Ramachandran paints a compelling picture of the human brain in: The Tell-Tale Brain. The book looks at odd and compelling cases that have come up in the world of neuroscience. These cases revolve around topics like language, consciousness, and our ability to be creative. Learn More