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The Happy Brain
Burnett
In his research into these questions - and many more besides - Burnett unravels our complex internal lives to reveal the often surprising truth behind what makes us tick.
352 pages
| Media | Books Book |
| Released | May 3, 2018 |
| ISBN13 | 9781783351299 |
| Publishers | Guardian Faber Publishing |
| Pages | 352 |
| Dimensions | 215 × 136 × 26 mm · 378 g |
| Language | English |
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