{"title":"Stuart Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Stuart Brown, a distinguished author renowned for his profound insights into the science of play and its essential role in human development. If you're keen on exploring the intricate link between play and our cognitive, social, and emotional wellbeing, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuart Brown’s seminal work, \u003cem\u003ePlay: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, is a must-read for anyone interested in the dynamics of human behaviour and brain development. Within its pages, Brown illuminates how play influences our creativity, problem-solving abilities, and even our overall health. You'll find his writing both engaging and thought-provoking, offering not only scientific insights but practical advice on embracing play in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe books in this collection sit comfortably within the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and everyday application. Brown weaves fascinating anecdotes with scientific research, making complex concepts accessible and relatable for the avid reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an educator, parent, or simply intrigued by the science behind human behaviour, Stuart Brown's works are sure to enrich your understanding and illuminate the many ways that play can invigorate the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"play-how-it-shapes-the-brain-opens-the-imagination-and-invigorates-the-soul-by-stuart-brown-9781921640537","title":"Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we become adults, taking time to play feels like a guilty pleasure—a distraction from 'real' work and life. But play is anything but trivial. It is a biological drive as integral to our health as sleep or nutrition. In fact, our ability to play throughout life is the single most important factor in determining our success and happiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuart Brown has spent his career studying animal behaviour and conducting more than 6,000 'play histories' of humans from all walks of life—from serial murderers to Nobel prize winners. Backed by the latest research, \u003cem\u003ePlay: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e explains why play is essential to our social skills, adaptability, intelligence, creativity, ability to problem solve, and more. Play is hardwired into our brains—it is the mechanism by which we become resilient, smart, and adaptable people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond play's role in our personal fulfilment, its benefits have profound implications for child development and the way we parent, education and social policy, business innovation, productivity, and even the future of our society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom new research suggesting the direct role of 3D-object play in shaping our brains to animal studies showing the startling effects of the lack of play, Brown provides a sweeping look at the latest breakthroughs in our understanding of the importance of this behaviour. A fascinating blend of cutting-edge neuroscience, biology, psychology, social science, and inspiring human stories of the transformative power of play, this book proves why play just might be the most important work we can ever do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342671499500,"sku":"9781921640537","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4816493482872.jpg?v=1743932895"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stuart-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}