| Description | In Howard's view, available books concerning the brain fall "into two categories: research reports and practical applications." His book is intended as "an explicit overlap between these two categories," and it succeeds nicely. It provides fascinating insight into the workings of the human brain and their implications. Its language is accessible to the lay reader but not simplistic; in this, it resembles Carl Sagan's popular works, and in fact, Howard may, like Sagan, be thought of as a popularizer who presents real science in an engaging and entertaining way. Moreover, the book is organized to be a useful reference as well as to be read cover to cover. Of particular interest is the "Quick content guide," which guides teachers, doctors, parents, salespeople, and other categories of reader to chapters they may find of special interest. Boxes containing relevant quotes from sages as diverse as Ogden Nash, Pythagoras, and Golda Meir accompany the text; and pithy observations on t!
he thrust of the text appear in the margins. A wonderful combination of coffee-table book, engaging and informative reading experience, and handy reference, Howard's effort would benefit virtually any public library. Mike Tribby
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