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The development and shaping of the brain ncbi bookshelf. Enriching the practice of teaching by exploring the biology of learning stylus publishing, october 2002 dr. A brain based process for restructuring school and renewing education 1994, 1998, education on the edge of possibility 1997, and unleashing the power of perceptual change. The old pathway becomes used less and less and it weakens. Top 5 brain fitness books if you care about your brain and want to optimize its health and performance, here is the best book list recommended by the aarp. Mar, 2018 the brain is one of your most important organs.
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