{"product_id":"carved-in-sand-cathryn-jakobson-ramin-9780060598709","title":"Carved in Sand | Cathryn Jakobson Ramin","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #8B0000; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eCarved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e9780060598709\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e0060598700\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCathryn Jakobson Ramin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eBinding\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHarperCollins\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eApril 2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e336\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f9f9f9; color: #8B0000;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eCognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Memory, Health \u0026amp; Wellness, Aging\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eCarved in Sand\u003c\/em\u003e, acclaimed investigative journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin tackles the universal and often alarming experience of midlife forgetfulness. Combining compassion, humor, and rigorous research, Ramin investigates the physiological, cognitive, and environmental factors that dictate how the human brain ages. Prompted by her own struggles with memory lapses, she embarks on a comprehensive exploration to uncover what happens to human attention during the middle years of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThe narrative takes readers along on a journey across multiple disciplines, featuring consultations with leading experts in sleep deprivation, chronic stress, traumatic brain injury, hormonal shifts, genetics, and neurodegenerative disorders. Ramin evaluates a wide spectrum of interventions, ranging from nutritional optimization and cognitive psychology to emerging pharmacological cognitive enhancers. Through modern scientific data and candid testimonies from high-functioning adults, \u003cem\u003eCarved in Sand\u003c\/em\u003e offers an analytical roadmap for understanding and optimizing midlife brain health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThis text is designed for individuals navigating midlife cognitive changes, healthcare professionals, cognitive psychologists, and general readers seeking a balanced, evidence-based exploration of neuro-aging, memory retention, and preventative brain wellness strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCathryn Jakobson Ramin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acclaimed American investigative journalist and author. Her work has appeared in numerous prominent national publications, including \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eO, The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e. She is recognized for translating complex medical and scientific research into accessible, deeply engaging non-fiction narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Recognition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 25px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eA thoroughly researched exploration of cognitive development and behavioral aging in high-functioning adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eWidely praised by medical professionals and general readers alike for its unique blend of objective neuroscience and empathetic reportage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n  {\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Book\",\n    \"name\": \"Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife\",\n    \"author\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Person\",\n      \"name\": \"Cathryn Jakobson Ramin\"\n    },\n    \"isbn\": \"9780060598709\",\n    \"numberOfPages\": \"336\",\n    \"publisher\": {\n      \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n      \"name\": \"HarperCollins\"\n    },\n    \"datePublished\": \"2008-04\",\n    \"bookFormat\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/Paperback\",\n    \"inLanguage\": \"English\",\n    \"description\": \"An investigative look into midlife cognitive aging, memory loss, and the physiological factors impacting brain health, featuring expert interviews across neuroscience and medicine.\"\n  }\n  \u003c\/script\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"border: 0; height: 1px; background: #8B0000; margin: 30px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #8B0000; font-size: 1.1em; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\"\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51185936204091,"sku":"0060598700","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9780060598709.jpg?v=1776800321","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/carved-in-sand-cathryn-jakobson-ramin-9780060598709","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}