Scientific and Medical Network, "This is a thoughtfully set out book that is more accessible than the Oxford very short introduction for the general reader."Garth Nicholson - Associate Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Sydney, "A virtuoso performance! The book is technical, easy to read and entertaining."Scientific and Medical Network - "This is a thoughtfully set out book that is more accessible than the Oxford very short introduction for the general reader."

"An excellent introduction which explains some difficult concepts in a clear and entertaining way."

– Nigel Leigh - Professor of Neurology, King's College, London

"A concise primer that summarizes the fascinating complexity of the brain in a memorable and refreshingly graspable manner."

– Robert Brown - Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

"A virtuoso performance! The book is technical, easy to read and entertaining."

– Garth Nicholson - Associate Professor of Medical Genetics, University of Sydney