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Purves et. al - Principles of Cognitive Neuroscience

Published February 2008

Written by 7 leaders in the field, this text covers the growing canon of cognitive neuroscience and makes clear the future challenges. Richly illustrated and including helpfull pedagogy, each copy comes with Sylvius 4, offering an interactive tutorial on human neuroanatomy and a digital atlas of human brain structure.

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Purves, Augustine, Fitzpatrick, Hall, LaMantia, McNamara and White - Neuroscience 4th edition

Published Aug 2007

Neuroscience guides students through the challenges and excitement of this rapidly changing field. The book's length and accessibility of its writing are a successful combination that has proven to work equally well for medical students and in undergraduate neuroscience courses.

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Huettel - Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Published February 2009

A scientifically rigorous yet easily-read introduction to functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which has become the dominant research technique in cognitive neuroscience. The book presents a comprehensive overview of all aspects of fMRI and is equally suited to undergraduates, postgraduates researchers in mind.

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Anastasio - Tutorial on Neural Systems Modelling

Published MArch 2010

or students of neuroscience and cognitive science who wish to explore the functioning of the brain further, but lack an extensive background in computer programming or maths, this new book makes neural systems modelling truly accessible. Short, simple MATLAB computer programs give readers all the experience necessary to run their own simulations.

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Breedlove - Biological Psychology, 6th edition

Published May 2010

A comprehensive survey of the biological bases of behavior that is authoritative and up-to-date. Designed for undergraduates enrolled in Biological Psychology, Physiological Psychology, or Behavioral Neuroscience, the book continues to offer an outstanding illustration program that engages students, making even complicated topics and processes clear. It offers a broad perspective, encompassing lucid descriptions of behavior, evolutionary history, development, proximate mechanisms, and applications.

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Kolb & Whishaw - Fundamentals of Human Neuropsychology, 6th edition

Published April 2008

A scholarly guide to human neuropsychology with a clinical focus throughout. Thorough coverage of brain evolution unites the study of its anatomy and physiology with an understanding of its cognitive, experimental and clinical psychological functions. The 6th edition is updated throughout and has a new 4-colour design.

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Kolb and Whishaw - An Introduction to Brain and Behavior, 3rd edition

Published January 2010

A leading text exploring the biological basis of behaviour. Drawing on their extensive teaching and research experience, the authors organise their text around the key questions that intrigue brain researchers and students alike. The specific neurological material is related to human experience throughout.

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Cottrell - The Study Sills Handbook

Published February 2008

'Without this book you can get by just fine with your education, but with it you could be exceptional.' - Zac (student)

'Brilliant book - essential for any undergraduate.' - Jenny Fisher, Division of Psychology and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

The Study Skills Handbook is the only study skills book to cover all the core skills. This No.1 bestseller introduces students to the skills they need to succeed in HE in a user-friendly, interactive format. The 3rd edition has new chapters on e-learning and numeracy.

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