Puzzles in perpetual motion—that’s what these are! Many of these bright brainteasers focus on ingenious, moving mechanisms, including an ancient Greek door-opening apparatus that featured one of the earliest uses of steam. Check out a perpetuum mobile invented by a famous American mathematician and see if you can successfully explain its theoretical principle of operation. A cartoon depicts a classic Lewis Carroll conundrum: there’s a monkey hanging on a tree holding one end of a rope while a bunch of bananas balance the other end in a state of equilibrium. What will happen if the monkey starts to climb? Other problems deal with gears and levers, while still more shift to number, counting, and calculation challenges.

Calculate velocity; explain the Maltese cross mechanism that's the basis of the motion picture projector; and work out the ways different pendulums (including Foucault's famous version) swing. Every attractive page in master Ivan Moscovich's eleventh collection of brain-busters offers a tricky puzzle pleasure. Sixteen tiles show either a crowned frog or a crown prince: distribute them randomly on a game board, face down, and then see if you can come up with a configuration that will allow you to flip them so that all frogs or all princes will turn up. Discern the logic of a number pattern in a partially filled-out grid and discover the missing numerals. From gnomic expansions to infinity and limit, these dilemmas demand a smart solver.

What if the key to unlocking your full potential lies in understanding a single neurotransmitter? Are you struggling to find motivation in your daily life? Do you feel overwhelmed by the constant distractions of the modern world? Are you searching for a scientifically-proven way to boost your mood and increase your productivity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, it's easy to feel lost in a sea of endless stimulation. The constant barrage of notifications, social media updates, and instant gratification can leave you feeling drained, unmotivated, and out of balance. But what if there was a way to regain control of your brain's reward system and harness its power for your benefit? Introducing "The Power of Dopamine" by Logan Mind, a groundbreaking book that delves into the science of this crucial neurotransmitter and its impact on your daily life. With over a decade of experience in psychology and personal development, Mind offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and regulating your dopamine levels for optimal well-being. Here's what you'll discover within this book: ✓ The hidden connection between dopamine and your decision-making process ✓ How to recognize the signs of dopamine imbalance and take action ✓ The surprising link between your diet and dopamine production ✓ A foolproof strategy for creating dopamine-friendly goals that keep you motivated ✓ The unexpected role of creativity in maintaining dopamine balance ✓ How to leverage sleep for optimal dopamine regulation ✓ ...and so much more! But there's more! Together with this book, you'll receive: ✓ A Practical, Downloadable 21-Day Challenge to jumpstart your dopamine regulation journey ✓ 101+ Micro-Habits for Sustaining Long-Term Dopamine Balance to help you maintain your progress ✓ A Quick Habit Checklist for Consistent Dopamine Levels to keep you on track daily Imagine waking up each morning feeling energized, focused, and ready to tackle your goals. Picture yourself easily resisting distractions and maintaining a steady sense of motivation throughout your day. With the strategies outlined in this book, you'll learn how to harness the power of dopamine to create lasting positive changes in your life. Whether you're a busy professional looking to boost productivity, a student aiming to improve focus, or simply someone seeking a more balanced and fulfilling life, "The Power of Dopamine" provides the tools you need to succeed. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and years of practical experience, Mind offers a roadmap to rewire your brain for success. What are you waiting for? Scroll up and get the book NOW to unlock your brain's full potential and transform your life through the power of dopamine!

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “The book is a visual feast, full of drafts, sketches, and scribbled notebook pages. Every page shows how an idea becomes a finished design.” —Ari Shapiro, All Things Considered From former editor of New York magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art What is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist’s head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another. Featuring: Kara Walker, Tony Kushner, Roz Chast, Michael Cunningham, Moses Sumney, Sofia Coppola, Stephen Sondheim, Susan Meiselas, Louise Glück, Maria de Los Angeles, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Twyla Tharp, John Derian, Barbara Kruger, David Mandel, Gregory Crewdson, Marie Howe, Gay Talese, Cheryl Pope, Samin Nosrat, Joanna Quinn & Les Mills, Wesley Morris, Amy Sillman, Andrew Jarecki, Rostam, Ira Glass, Simphiwe Ndzube, Dean Baquet & Tom Bodkin, Max Porter, Elizabeth Diller, Ian Adelman / Calvin Seibert, Tyler Hobbs, Marc Jacobs, Grady West (Dina Martina), Will Shortz, Sheila Heti, Gerald Lovell, Jody Williams & Rita Sodi, Taylor Mac & Machine Dazzle, David Simon, George Saunders, Suzan-Lori Parks

Anne Green Gilbert’s Brain-Compatible Dance Education, Second Edition, strikes the perfect balance between hard science and practicality, making it an ideal resource for dance educators working with dancers of all ages and abilities. Gilbert presents the latest brain research and its implications for dance educators and dancers. She makes the research findings accessible and easy to digest, always connecting the science to the teaching and learning that takes place in classrooms and studios.

A Long Covid Guide Based on cutting edge research from experts around the globe, this step-by-step guide from bestselling author and nutritionist Lee Holmes aims to help you manage the duration of Long Covid and get back to enjoying life. Suffering from Long Covid herself gives Lee unique experience and understanding of the condition. She has created a holistic approach to Long Covid that will not only help to improve symptoms but also get to their root cause. In her trademark warm and friendly style she translates the medical and technical information into simple steps you can take back to health. With a focus on understanding how nutrition and lifestyle changes can affect the Long Covid journey, Lee will help you commit to a practical daily plan that is tried and tested for long-term results. The guide includes a low-histamine plan plus thirty delicious recipes for healthy meals and snacks to aid your recovery.

This book explains how to unlock unlimited personal creativity and to create a culture that supports emotional health, inventiveness, and success through a comprehensive examination of creative thinking that integrates theoretical, scientific, psychological, and sociological perspectives. How do we teach innovative thinking and stimulate creativity? Creative thinking is a highly desirable trait in today's world, where creativity lends the mental fitness and flexibility necessary to switch easily between patterns of thinking and contend with the constant changes that result from ongoing technological advancements. Yet research shows that the national level of creativity in both children and adults is declining. This book showcases methods that build "outside of the box" thinking skills that can empower people to succeed not only in school or work but in life in general, resulting in greater self-esteem, reduced stress, increased productivity, improved overall health, and more satisfaction in everyday life. Brainstorm! Practice for Unrestricted Imagination and Original Thought shows, with scientific proof, that the powerful engine of creativity has unlimited fuel and can power every sphere of life, from food preparation to personal relationships and from academia to government administration. It is a manual for leveraging creative thought in order to overcome barriers, solve difficult problems, and streamline and optimize day-to-day living. Educators, institutional leaders, and CEOs will discover how creativity-boosting courses and trainings can promote unprecedented performance and productivity among students and employees. Based on extensive research data and more than 100 interviews with experts worldwide, this accessible and engaging book presents vivid analogies and metaphors; insights from experts in various fields ranging from education to neurology, music, and technology; and fun exercises that make it clear that creativity is indispensable in every realm of life—and that anyone can take simple, effective steps to tap into their own creative potential.

One of the most common excuses for not going to the gym is that there just isn't enough time to fit in a workout (or it is just too expensive.!) Now, a busy life needn't be a barrier to exercising! In this easy-to-follow book, fitness trainer Zen Martinoli shows you how you can get a great workout in a fraction of the time you would spend at the gym. What's more, the workouts in this book can be performed anywhere and at any time & with no cost involved !! Through from beginners'training to intermediate & up to advanced-level, Zen proves that short, intense workouts are just as -- if not more -- effective than long gym sessions. Brief, intense periods of activity will metabolise fat, increase levels of fitness and reduce stress levels. And with shorter workouts, the return on your investment is so much greater!