Building left-brain power: Conditioning exercises to develop language, math, and other uniquely human skills

by Allen D. Bragdon

The left side of the brain helps solve real-world problems and is the "happy hemisphere" responsible for seeing the positive side of life. Drawing on the latest scientific research, this book shows how to develop left-brain skills such as language, math, computation, and other cognitive abilities. An introduction explains the anatomy of the left-brain versus right-brain hemispheres. Conditioning exercises and puzzles enable the reader to strengthen left-brain skills. Each puzzle includes a "brain bite" fun, interesting tidbit on how the brain works.

Genres: Self Help, Psychology, Nonfiction

311 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1999

About the author

The whimsical old dog with puzzle experience and a curious mind. Member of the Society for Neuroscience. Founding Editor of Games magazine, Editor of Playspace daily puzzle column formerly syndicated internationally by the New York Times. Author of dozens of books of professional and academic examinations and how-to instructions in practical skills. Director, The BrainWaves Center. During the summer, Allen writes from his office at the Brainwaves Center on Cape Cod and races sailboats. During the winter he works from his 14th century villa in Tuscany. You can contact him by e-mail at abragdon@brainwaves.com

Reviews

[William Schram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Building Left-Brain Power is a book that contains puzzles purported to enhance cognitive function. While I read this book, I had an overwhelming sense of deja vu. As it turns out, I owned a copy of this in hardcover. The puzzles are good. They cover various fields, but once you read it and know the answers, it isn't novel anymore. The book contains enough puzzles to last a while, though.