The Working Memory Advantage: Train Your Brain to Function Stronger, Smarter, Faster
- ISBN-10
- 1451650124
- ISBN-13
- 9781451650129
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Pages
- 353
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-07-23
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Author
- Tracy Alloway
Description
Arguing that a working memory is a stronger predictor of success than IQ, a guide to enhancing memory cites its role in life management skills and various learning disorders while outlining prescriptive exercises for improving brain function. 35,000 first printing.
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- 2014-07-22
- 352 pages
- Paperback
- Simon and Schuster
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