The bold and thrilling quest to finally understand the brain—and along with it our mental afflictions, from depression to autism—by a rising star in neuroscience
Sebastian Seung, a dynamic young professor at MIT, is at the forefront of a revolution in neuroscience. He believes that our identity lies not in our genes, but in the connections between our brain cells—our own particular wiring. Seung and a dedicated group of researchers are leading the effort to map these connections, neuron by neuron, synapse by synapse. It is a monumental effort—the scientific equivalent of climbing Mount Everest—but if they succeed, they will uncover the basis of personality, identity, intelligence, memory, and perhaps disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. Seung explains how this new map of a human “connectome” might even enable us to “upload” our brains into a computer, making us effectively immortal.
Connectome is a mind-bending adventure story, told with great passion and authority. It presents a daring scientific and technological vision for at last understanding what makes us who we are, both as individuals and as a species. Find out more here, http://bit.ly/yEBoyq Non-Fiction
The Seven Seals of the Apocalypse are encoded into the DNA of seven unwitting human hosts. Brutality, War, Famine, Death, Persecution, Environmental Catastrophe, and the End of All Souls. The Scion are seven immortal warriors handpicked by Divinity to guard the Seals at all costs. Learn more about this book and author at http://tracidouglass.net Paranormal Romance
The Seven Seals of the Apocalypse are encoded into the DNA of seven unwitting human hosts. Brutality, War, Famine, Death, Persecution, Environmental Catastrophe, and the End of All Souls. The Scion are seven immortal warriors handpicked by Divinity to guard the Seals at all costs. Learn more about this book and author at http://tracidouglass.net Paranormal Romance / Urban Fantasy
Selkie thought she was a normal teenager, but on her 17th birthday she learns that she is half-fae princess destined to overthrow the corrupt Faerie Court and its queen, her mother. Join Selkie on a journey spanning the realms of the mortal and immortal, one that will force her to risk everything, including the boy she loves.
The Sleeping King is the start of a new fantasy series by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Cindy Dees.The Sleeping King is the first in an epic fantasy series, featuring the best of the genre: near immortal imperial overlords, a prophecy of a sleeping elven king who’s said to be the savior of the races . . . and two young people who are set on a path to save the day. Find out more at http://dragoncrest.com/ and http://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765335142 Fantasy
Elise Dawson is the nineteen-year-old immortal lightbearer faerie with a universal power. Set in modern day England, Elise has led a sheltered life and has no idea she’s the water elemental. When the truth is revealed, the immortal world of lightbearers and banshees will be on the brink of war. Find out more at- www.brittanyrileyauthor.com Fantasy, YA
