my mind on books

free kindle ebook: A Professional’s Guide to Decision Science and Problem Solving amazon.com/gp/product/B00… via @amazon

— Debbie A Foster (@mymindonbooks) May 20, 2012

(This was free when I posted, but price is subject to change so always be sure to check.)

Cells to Civilizations: The Principles of Change That Shape Life by Enrico Coen (Princeton University Press, 2012)

(kindle ed. – 27 May), (amazon.co.uk)

Book description from the publisher:

Cells to Civilizations is the first unified account of how life transforms itself–from the production of bacteria to the emergence of complex civilizations. What are the connections between evolving microbes, an egg that develops into an infant, and a child who learns to walk and talk? Award-winning scientist Enrico Coen synthesizes the growth of living systems and creative processes, and he reveals that the four great life transformations–evolution, development, learning, and human culture–while typically understood separately, actually all revolve around shared core principles and manifest the same fundamental recipe. Coen blends provocative discussion, the latest scientific research, and colorful examples to demonstrate the links between these critical stages in the history of life.

Coen tells a story rich with genes, embryos, neurons, and fascinating discoveries. He examines the development of the zebra, the adaptations of seaweed, the cave paintings of Lascaux, and the formulations of Alan Turing. He explores how dogs make predictions, how weeds tell the time of day, and how our brains distinguish a Modigliani from a Rembrandt. Locating commonalities in important findings, Coen gives readers a deeper understanding of key transformations and provides a bold portrait for how science both frames and is framed by human culture.

A compelling investigation into the relationships between our biological past and cultural progress, Cells to Civilizations presents a remarkable story of living change.

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See also: Author’s webpage

out in paperback – Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain (Vintage) by David Eagleman amazon.com/gp/product/030… via @amazon

— Debbie A Foster (@mymindonbooks) May 18, 2012

With the magic coupon code SALE you can get a great deal on books such as:

Brains, Buddhas, and Believing: The Problem of Intentionality in Classical Buddhist and Cognitive-Scientific Philosophy of Mind by Dan Arnold (May 2012)

The Awakened Ones: Phenomenology of Visionary Experience by Gananath Obeyesekere (Feb 2012)

Evolution and the Emergent Self: The Rise of Complexity and Behavioral Versatility in Nature by Raymond L. Neubauer (Dec 2011)

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— Debbie A Foster (@mymindonbooks) May 12, 2012