This introduction to the brain and how it works is meant for general readers. The brain is described in terms of characters who live in specific places, and each character's role, location, structure, and functions are explained, as well as how they work together and what happens when problems occur. Nunn et al., who work in pediatric neuropsychiatry, clinical and health psychology, and child and adolescent psychiatry in Australia and Norway, incorporate brief case studies and illustrations. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)