Lynne Kelly crafts stories that explore the unexpected bonds that can form between vastly different beings. Her narratives delve into the depths of empathy and the power of communication across diverse worlds. Through her work, Kelly often highlights the importance of understanding and connection, offering readers fresh perspectives on the world around them. Her writing is celebrated for its sensitivity and hopeful tone.
Focused on enhancing the abilities of gifted students, this guide offers a variety of engaging activities and lessons aimed at stimulating creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Rather than simply increasing the amount of work, it emphasizes enrichment that challenges young minds and fosters their unique potential.
A stirring and heart-warming tale of a young deaf girl who is determined to make a difference. For fans of Wonder.
The Incredible Story of the Supergene That Gives Us Human Creativity
The narrative explores the pivotal mutation of a single gene over 300,000 years ago that transformed early ancestors into modern humans, enhancing their cognitive abilities. Dr. Lynne Kelly shares her groundbreaking discovery of a supergene linked to a congenital disorder, revealing insights into human creativity, memory, and the unique capacity for art and storytelling. This revelation not only sheds light on Indigenous memory practices but also highlights the potential to harness our cognitive strengths at any age, bridging traditional knowledge with modern learning methods.
Struggling to fit in at summer camp, Nina stumbles upon a mysterious nest of what seem to be whooping cranes, a species believed to be extinct in Texas for over a century. With her passion for bird-watching and the support of fellow campers, she embarks on an adventure to uncover the truth behind the enigmatic birds. As she delves deeper into the mystery, Nina not only seeks answers about the cranes but also discovers her own sense of belonging and identity.
Autorka při svém výzkumu zjistila, že tato prastará technika na zlepšení paměti stojí v pozadí tajemství velkých prehistorických památek jako Stonehenge, jež se archeologové pokoušeli rozluštit po dlouhé roky. Menhiry celé severní Evropy, komplikované kamenné domy v Novém Mexiku, obrovské obrazce zvířat v Peru i sochy na Velikonočním ostrově… – to vše sloužilo jako nejúčinnější paměťový systém, jaký kdy byl lidmi vynalezen. Umožňoval lidem z negramotných kultur zapamatovat si obrovské množství informací, které potřebovali k přežití. Tato fascinující kniha poprvé odhaluje tajemství některých světoznámých historických památek a jejich roli coby „paláců paměti“. Kodex paměti navíc vysvětluje, jak můžeme tuto prastarou memotechnickou techniku našich předků využít k trénování své mysli.