Book Report Post 1

"Learning & Memory: The Brain in Action" by Marilee Sprenger was published in 1999 by ASCD Publications in Alexandria, Virginia. Sprenger breaks down the complexities of the brain and brain function into manageable, palatable and recallable nuggets that is appropriate for all types of learners. If the reader already has a firm grasp on these concepts, the book can be a useful tool to recall the basics should a dendrite or two thousand become disconnected since the information's first inception. The main ideas include the anatomy and function of the brain and different types of memory operations including semantic, episodic, procedural, automatic, and emotional memory storage and recall. The book finishes up with a very useful "Frequently Asked Questions" section as well as a glossary of terms.