Several neurological mysteries of the human brain get treated with a compassionate, highly fascinating, and very readable touch. Dr. Sacks describes a number of different cases wherein a patient loses a critical function of their mind. One woman, when her hands are placed behind her back... well, you need to read about this for yourself. What I love is that Oliver Sacks is a terrific writer, so his work in the hospital becomes a literary treat for me. Plus, his patients become lovable and uniquely human.
Patrick Conyers discusses and signs Pasadena: A Business History & Elizabeth Pomeroy discusses and signs Pasadena: A Natural History
Learn more about the city you love with 2 local authors! Conyers, the Pasadena Museum of History's development director, shows Pasadena's rich & varied business history filled with brandy distilleries, citrus & olive groves and resorts, and one that still thrives on generations-old family businesses. Pomeroy, a well-known local historian & author, addresses the city's natural beauty and shows that even in today's bustling landscape, Pasadena is still a city surrounded by gorgeous nature areas such as the Arroyo Seco, Eaton Canyon and the San Gabriel mountains.