How can one organ generate consciousness, memory, personality, and more? This comprehensive book uses the latest findings from neuroscience to present a jaw-dropping journey into the complexities of the most extraordinary phenomenon ever: the human brain. Ancient Greek Aristotle thought the brain was just a device for cooling the blood. Today, we know that the brain is actually more complex than any computer. Its 100 billion cells are in constant complex interplay to produce language and memory, and generate sights, sounds, emotions, and thoughts. In this indispensable book, view "exploded" artworks and scans that map its intricate workings, and reveal the web of pathways that connect vision and memory so you can instantly recognise your neighbourhood or a friend's face. The Human Brain Book reveals the intricate two-way traffic between the limbic system and the cortex that generates emotions, and it answers myriad questions such as "what is personality?" or "why do we sleep?". With its coverage of more than 50 disorders from strokes to schizophrenia, The Human Brain Book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in science and health, and is an accessible manual for students and healthcare professionals alike.