bFrom the author of iHow Emotions Are Made, i a myth-busting primer on the brain in the tradition of iSeven Brief Lessons on Physicsi and iAstrophysics for People in a Hurryib p Have you ever wondered why you have a brain Let renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett demystify that big gray blob between your ears. In seven short essays plus a bite-size story about how brains evolved, this slim, entertaining, and accessible collection reveals mind-expanding lessons from the front lines of neuroscience research. You'll learn where brains came from, how they're structured and why it matters, and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. Along the way, you'll also learn to dismiss popular myths such as the idea of a lizard brain and the alleged battle between thoughts and emotions--or between nature and nurture--to determine your behavior. p Sure to intrigue casual readers and scientific veterans alike, iSeven and a Half Lessons About the Braini is