On Task: How Our Brain Gets Things Done

Author: David Badre Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 312 A look at the extraordinary ways the brain turns thoughts into actions-and how this shapes our everyday lives. Why is it hard to text and drive at the same time? How do you resist eating that extra piece of cake? Why does staring at a tax form feel mentally exhausting? Why can your child expertly fix the computer and yet still forget to put on a coat? From making a cup...Read more