Dr Jamie Ward je jedným z popredných svetových expertov na synestéziu. Svojou prácou prispel k pochopeniu vedy prostredníctvom početných prednášok a mediálneho pokrytia v novinách, rozhlase a televízii, vrátane dokumentov produkovaných Discovery Channel a BBC Horizon.
Offering an accessible introduction to social neuroscience, this text delves into complex methods and concepts while incorporating contemporary research examples. It features various pedagogical tools designed to enhance student engagement, such as essay questions, summaries, and key points, making it a valuable resource for learners seeking to understand this interdisciplinary field.
Indiana offers life as fast as the Indy 500, as slow as watching bison on a prairie, and everything in between. 100 Things to Do in Indiana Before You Die will guide you to all the best spots in the state with itineraries, tips, and ideas for the whole family. Catch hoops hysteria at the Hoosier Gym, devour your way through the Indiana Culinary Trails, and challenge yourself to the trails at Turkey Run State Park. Get your groove on at the largest music store, or take that much-needed break at the luxurious and historic French Lick Resort. Explore amazing agriculture with the entire family at Fair Oaks Farms. Taste the original tenderloin sandwich for yourself at Nick's Kitchen. Stroll through history at the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, and preserved neighborhoods and main streets. Local author Jamie Ward shows you the Hoosier state as you've never seen it before. She guides you through all of the best places with tips only a native to Indiana would know. With this guidebook, Hoosiers will discover new adventures in their own state, and visitors will be equipped for an epic Indiana experience.
This book serves as a comprehensive and student-friendly guide to cognitive neuroscience, reflecting recent advancements in the study of cognition and the brain. It begins with an introduction to neural structure and function, explaining key methods and procedures used to explore the neural basis of cognition. The second part offers an updated overview of essential topics such as vision, attention, memory, speech and language, numeracy, executive function, and social and emotional behavior. Case studies, newspaper reports, and everyday examples are integrated to facilitate understanding of complex concepts. Each chapter features summaries of key terms, example essay questions for exam preparation, recommended further reading, and feature boxes addressing intriguing questions and their implications. Written in an engaging style by a leading researcher, this text is invaluable for undergraduate modules in cognitive neuroscience and can also serve as a key resource for courses in cognition, cognitive neuropsychology, or brain and behavior. It is a vital starting point for those embarking on research. Instructors recommending this guide receive free CD-ROM-based resources, including illustrated lecture slides, a bank of graded multiple-choice questions, and tailored lecture planning advice. Jamie Ward, a prominent authority on synaesthesia, has extensively researched and taught in various areas of cognitive neuroscience.