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Oliver James
All articles by Oliver James
Brain behaviour - Free thinking
Not being able to blame our genes for life’s problems is unquestionably a good thing. Oliver James explains why
9 January 2009
Brain behaviour - Madness of high flyers
Crazy but true, mentally ill people are often academically brilliant, says Oliver James
14 November 2008
Brain behaviour - Run for the hills or cling on like a monkey?
Early attachments are crucial to our future security and ability to form happy relationships. Indentifying insecure behaviour can help you help pupils, and even yourself, says Oliver James
3 October 2008
Brain Behaviour - What lies beneath?
Where did the pupils in your class spend their first few years? There are behavioural patterns that you can look out for, says Oliver James
5 September 2008
Born to be wild?
Prime minister or rebel? Your place in the family can be more important than you think. Oliver James explains all
27 June 2008
Man or woman, same difference
8 February 2008
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