The brain : a beginner's guide

Contents:
Sect. 1. Introducing the brain
Introduction : in the beginning ...
1. The history of the human brain - so it does do something after all
2. The evolution of the brain - how the brian came to be
3. Nerves - the body electric
Sect. 2. Making a brain and mind from one cell
4. The development of the brain - growing a nervous system
5. The anatomy of the brain - understanding the grand plan
6. The supporting structures of the brain - what a brain needs to survive
7. The development of behaviour and reasoning - learning to be human
Sect. 3. Having and using a brain as an adult
8. Consciousness - the ultimate mystery
9. Memory - putting the past in perspective
10. Sleep - bedtime for the brain
11. The motor system - making movement and motion
12. The sensory system - feel the world
13. The visuospatial system - making light work
14. Language, hearing and music - making sense of sound
15. Emotions and the limbic system - the heart and the head
16. Investigating the brain - discovering the diagnosis
17. Living for ever - the fountain of youth
18. The end?

Includes bibliographical references and index.