This introductory text endures no doubt because of its lively balanced presentation of what's known, what's speculated, and what's frequently misconstrued or erroneously reported concerning how human brains function. The field of neuroscience is burgeoning. Authors S. Marc Breedlove (Michigan State U.), Neil V. Watson (Simon Fraser U.), and Mark R. Rosenzweig (deceased, U. of California, Berkeley) set the tone and the parameters of the coverage in this text; the publisher pitched in with thoughtful page design and an abundance of clear, informative illustrations, as well as a rich companion website. The sixth edition is revised and updated, of course, and features expanded coverage of attention, executive control, and decision-making processes. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)