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The Idiot Brain
Dean Burnett
Celebrates the imperfections of the human brain in all their glory, and the impact of these quirks on our daily lives. This book book is suitable for anyone who has wondered why their brain seems to be sabotaging their life, and what on earth it is really up to.
336 pages
| Media | Books Book |
| Released | March 2, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9781783350827 |
| Publishers | Guardian Faber Publishing |
| Pages | 336 |
| Dimensions | 198 × 132 × 22 mm · 250 g (Weight (estimated)) |
| Language | English |
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