The Tales of Beedle the Bard & Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain - 2 Book Set - Mixed Format

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Titles in This Set. The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Illustrated Edition (J.K. Rowling, illustrated by Chris Riddell). Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain (Lisa Feldman Barrett). Details. Condition: New. Format: Mixed Format (Hardback + Paperback). ISBN (Beedle the Bard): 9781408898673. ISBN (Seven and a Half Lessons - UK edition): 9781529018646. Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books; Picador. Age Range: Ages 9-12 (Beedle the Bard) / Adult Non-Fiction (Seven and a Half Lessons). Overview. This unusual two-book bundle pairs J.K. Rowling's illustrated Tales of Beedle the Bard with Lisa Feldman Barrett's neuroscience primer, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain. One is a treasured wizarding storybook for young Harry Potter fans; the other a compact, myth-busting guide to the mind for teens and adults. Together they make a surprising gift for a household that loves fantasy and popular science.. About the Books. The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Illustrated Edition presents five wizarding fairy tales first mentioned in the Harry Potter novels, brought to life in this gift hardback with intricate colour illustrations by Chris Riddell throughout. Written by J.K. Rowling in aid of her charity Lumos, the collection includes the tale of the Three Brothers, referenced in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, alongside four other magical stories, each followed by whimsical commentary. It's a natural next step for young readers who have finished the main series.. Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain takes a very different direction: neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett condenses decades of brain research into seven short chapters (plus a bonus mini-chapter), explaining where brains came from, how they're built, and how they generate thought, feeling and social connection. Along the way it challenges familiar myths, such as the idea of a primitive "lizard brain," offering a clear-eyed view of what brains actually do. Concise and jargon-free, it's a go-to introduction to modern neuroscience for general readers.. Two very different, genuinely engaging reads in one bundle. Beedle the Bard: gorgeously illustrated hardback gift edition for Harry Potter fans. Seven and a Half Lessons: a short, myth-busting guide to the brain from a leading neuroscientist. Both titles are brand new and ready to gift or add to a home library. Great conversation-starters for family reading across age groups. Ideal for readers who enjoy storytelling and popular science alike. About the Authors. J.K. Rowling is the author of the Harry Potter series, which has sold over 600 million copies worldwide and been translated into 85 languages. She wrote The Tales of Beedle the Bard as a charity companion volume to the wizarding world. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., is a University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University with appointments at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and is among the most cited scientists in psychology and neuroscience worldwide.. Why You'll Love This Set. A delightfully unexpected pairing: escape into magical storytelling with Beedle the Bard, then explore the real science of the mind with Seven and a Half Lessons. Two brand-new, giftable books in one bundle.. Please Note: Cover may vary slightly from the image shown, reflecting the current UK edition and ISBN in stock.