Care and Feeding of the Brain

This fundamental and fun-filled manual for the mind offers a clear and concise explanation of the body’s most extraordinary organ: the brain.

We’ve learned more about the brain in the last thirty years than in the rest of human history; and the result has been an explosive growth in our understanding of how to use food, drugs, education, training, and even machinery to make the most of our brain’s potential. Care and Feeding of the Brain is designed to introduce you to this exciting new frontier of brain science and to help you capitalize on its discoveries:
 
• How the Brain Works: an intriguing explanation of the mind’s abstract as well as physiological workings
• Consciousness: our mental awareness, and the effects environment, food, and drugs can have on it
• Memory: ways to strengthen and sharpen recall; aspects of déjà vu and amnesia
• Intelligence: ways to measure and increase it, and tap creative potential
• Emotions: how the brain functions affectively, and the scientific bases of fear, love, and sexual attraction
• The Mind-Body Connection: the relation of the mental to the physical, and how the mind can overcome stress and infirmity
 
Extensively illustrated and written with keen insight and humor, Care and Feeding of the Brain is an essential examination of the hows and whys of the human mind.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs