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New! Brain: An Owner's Guide
#1 New Release. A "Must Read" by The Next Big Idea Club. The illustrated user manual you have been waiting for: pocket sized, practical, clear. Latest in the Body Literacy Library from DK/Penguin Random House.
Smarter Tomorrow
WSJ top pick. Nautilus Award winner. Includes sample 12-week schedule to discover what's holding back your mental performance and how to test solutions.
Praise for "Smarter Tomorrow"
Awards & Recognition
- đź“š Selected as one of the top books of the year by The Wall Street Journal, the Next Big Idea Club, and The Hindu (India).
- 🏆 Winner of 2022 Nautilus Award in Science & Cosmology
- 🌍 Translated into Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Chinese, and Russian
Dr. David Eagleman
"If you're a brain owner...this is the guidebook you're going to want."
Stanford neuroscientist, NYT bestselling author, host of PBS TV show "The Brain"
The Next Big Idea Club
"Brilliant...While many of us are out of school now, there are still people out there who make intelligence cool—and show us how we can become smarter ourselves."
NYT bestselling authors Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Dan Pink
The Wall Street Journal
"Those interested in adding rigor to their self-improvement journeys have no better place to turn"
Selected as one of "12 Books to Start a Smart New Year"
Frequently Asked Questions
Brain: An Owner's Guide provides a comprehensive, illustrated manual to understanding your brain's basic functions and maintenance. It's designed as an accessible reference that explains how your brain works and practical ways to optimize it across different life stages.
Smarter Tomorrow focuses specifically on neurohacking techniques—15-minute daily practices that can enhance cognitive performance based on personal experimentation. It includes a 12-week schedule of self-experiments to discover personalized approaches to improving mental performance.
While there is some conceptual overlap, they complement each other: Brain: An Owner's Guide helps you understand the machinery, while Smarter Tomorrow offers specific enhancement protocols.
No scientific background is required for either book. Elizabeth excels at translating complex neuroscience concepts into clear, accessible language. Both books are written for general readers who are interested in understanding and optimizing their brain function.
Brain: An Owner's Guide uses illustrations and straightforward explanations to make neuroscience concepts approachable for everyone.
Smarter Tomorrow presents scientific concepts through engaging stories and practical examples, making the science both accessible and immediately applicable.
Either book can be read independently, so you can start with the one that best matches your current interests:
- Choose Brain: An Owner's Guide if you want a foundational understanding of brain function, structure, and maintenance across different life stages.
- Choose Smarter Tomorrow if you're specifically interested in experimental approaches to cognitive enhancement and are ready to try practical techniques right away.
Many readers enjoy starting with Smarter Tomorrow for practical techniques, then deepening their knowledge with Brain: An Owner's Guide.
Yes, all techniques and recommendations in both books are grounded in peer-reviewed scientific research. Elizabeth has a rigorous background from MIT and Harvard, and ensures that all content is evidence-based.
In Smarter Tomorrow, each neurohacking technique is tied to specific studies and research, with detailed notes and references provided at the end of the book.
In Brain: An Owner's Guide, the explanations and recommendations are based on established neuroscience findings and current best practices in brain health.
Elizabeth focuses on making scientific findings practical and accessible without compromising their accuracy.
Elizabeth provides several complementary resources to enhance your reading experience:
- Visit the Resources page for downloadable worksheets, tools, and additional research
- Check the Media page for interviews and articles that expand on book topics
- Join Elizabeth's newsletter for updates, new research findings, and exclusive content
- For Brain: An Owner's Guide, you can request early access via the early access form
You can also contact Elizabeth with specific questions about the material in either book.