An illuminating, compassionate exploration of the psychology of caregiving - and the mysterious world of the human mind Zobraziť viac
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Essential reading' SUNDAY TIMES MAGAZINE'A book of hope' OBSERVER'A marvellous tour of insights' THE TIMES'A must-read . . . I couldn't recommend it higher' MICHAEL BALLWhat can a diseased brain tell us about being human,... Zobraziť viac
An engaging and optimistic account of a neurologist's diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease, a condition he treated in many of his patients during his twenty-five year career. Combining his clinical knowledge and personal experience, Dr Daniel Gibbs... Zobraziť viac
'Hugely entertaining' Guardian 'Fascinating' Mail on Sunday In 1882, Jean-Martin Charcot was the premiere physician in Paris, having just established a neurology clinic at the infamous Salpetriere Hospital, a place that was called a... Zobraziť viac
Written by autistic author, Niamh Garvey, with lively illustrations throughout, this is the ultimate guide for 8-12-year-olds to learn all about what being autistic actually means. Zobraziť viac
For readers of SORROW AND BLISS or ALL MY PUNY SORROWS: an unforgettable literary debut exploring motherhood, vulnerability, and the way the world closes ranks against those it considers to be different Zobraziť viac
A playful guide to understanding the ways of ‘normal people’, The Autist’s Guide to the Galaxy flips our usual scripts about neurodiversity. Following on from her internationally successful memoir, The Autists, Clara Törnvall has written a fun,... Zobraziť viac
A tour around your everyday brain functions, from language to sleep, what can disrupt them and how to protect them. Zobraziť viac
Practical information in an accessible format. This book helps you understand how dementia works and its effect on your loved one. Zobraziť viac
The XX Brain explains how hormonal changes makes a woman's brain especially vulnerable to dementia, and shows how this risk can be reduced by preventive medicine and lifestyle modifications designed specifically for women. Zobraziť viac
If you've recently been diagnosed with ASD, think you would be, or are close to someone who has, this book is an indispensable source of support, guidance and inspiration. Zobraziť viac
The heartwarming and hilarious part-memoir, part-guide from comedian and father-of-six Ashley Blaker, tackling parenting, adoption and raising children with special needs. Zobraziť viac
This is an account of a year in the life of Peter Berry, an ordinary man living in a sleepy Suffolk village. Happily married and running a successful business, Peter's life changes when, at the age of fifty, he is given a terminal diagnosis of early-... Zobraziť viac
_______________A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKSELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMESSELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND THE MAIL... Zobraziť viac
An emotional, honest account of living with dementia. Zobraziť viac
Reading maps or reading emotions? Barbie or Lego? Do you have a female brain or a male brain? Or is that the wrong question? We live in a gendered world where we are bombarded with messages about sex and gender... Zobraziť viac
Explains the vast array of different conditions that hide behind the two labels, autism and Asperger syndrome... Zobraziť viac
'Totally enchanting, warm and funny' Ciara Smyth, author of Not My Problem‘Neurodiversity has a voice, and it’s witty and uplifting and enlightening all at once’ Jasper Fforde, author of The Eyre Affair'A lovely book' Graeme Simsion, author of The... Zobraziť viac