Malcolm Gladwell Master storyteller Malcolm Gladwell surveys research on the unconscious mind in Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking. Adeptly weaving research findings with anecdotes, Gladwell engages the reader in a fascinating exploration of the power of the unconscious. If you're interested in how people think, you'll likely enjoy this book. Also check out Strangers to Ourselves and Hare Brain, Tortoise Mind. View on Amazon.com

Norman Doidge Neuroplasticity, which is basically the ability of the brain to rewire itself, is perhaps one of the most exciting areas of research in neuroscience today, with implications for teaching and learning, child development, and mental health. Norman Doidge does an excellent job of reviewing recent advances in this area, writing in a manner that's both interesting and easy-to-understand. Highly recommended! View on Amazon.com

Paul Ekman Ekman leverages his research on facial expressions to explore human emotion in Emotions Revealed. At the most basic level, the book serves as a guide to perceiving and understanding emotions in oneself and others. More thought-provoking, though, are Ekman's insights into emotion as a driver of behavior and his conjectures as to the evolutionary bases for emotion. For the motivated reader, references to academic research are provided. View on Amazon.com

Guy Claxton View on Amazon.com

Ellen J. Langer Fascinating book on how people learn and what affects one's ability to learn. Ellen Langer, a professor of psychology at Harvard, draws on her academic research to challenge the prevailing wisdom on teaching, learning, and intelligence. Although this book is short and easy to read, it offers much to reflect upon. I would say it's a "must read" for educators and parents, and a worthwhile read for everyone else! View on Amazon.com

Prof. Timothy D. Wilson View on Amazon.com