Psychology

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Report copyright infringementby Oliver Sacks (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The "poet laureate of medicine" (The New York Times) and author of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat weaves together stories of mind-altering experiences to reveal what they tell us about our brains, our folklore and culture, and why the potential for hallucination exists in us all. "Sacks has turned hallucinations from something bizarre and frightening into something that seems part of what it means to be a perso...

Dress, Dreams, and Desire: A History of Fashion and Psychoanalysis

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Report copyright infringementby Valerie Steele (Author)"Fascinating." - The New Yorker What can psychoanalysis tell us about the power and allure of fashion? Valerie Steele, author of Dress, Dreams and Desire, was described by critic Suzy Menkes as "the Freud of fashion." In this pathbreaking book, the first cultural history of fashion and psychoanalysis, Steele does not merely hold a mirror up to fashion's surface, she looks into its soul. A renowned fashion historian, Steele draws on key ps...

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Report copyright infringementby Katharine A. Phillips (Author)In a world obsessed with appearance, it is not surprising that body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD -- an emotionally painful obsession with perceived flaws in one's appearance -- has manifested itself as a troubling and relatively common problem for many individuals. In The Broken Mirror, the first and most definitive book on BDD, Dr. Katharine A. Phillips provided a comprehensive manual for patients and their physicians by drawing on...

How Art Works: A Psychological Exploration

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Report copyright infringementby Ellen Winner (Author)There is no end of talk and of wondering about 'art' and 'the arts.' This book examines a number of questions about the arts (broadly defined to include all of the arts). Some of these questions come from philosophy. Examples include: - What makes something art? - Can anything be art? - Do we experience "real" emotions from the arts? - Why do we seek out and even cherish sorrow and fear from art when we go out of our way to avoid these very...

The Will to Meaning: Foundations and Applications of Logotherapy

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Report copyright infringementby Viktor E. Frankl (Author)From the author of Man's Search for Meaning, one of the most influential works of psychiatric literature since Freud. Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl is known as the founder of logotherapy, a mode of psychotherapy based on man's motivation to search for meaning in his life. The author discusses his ideas in the context of other prominent psychotherapies and describes the techniques he uses with his patients to combat the "existentia...

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Report copyright infringementby Robert St Amant (Author)Computing isn't only (or even mostly) about hardware and software; it's also about the ideas behind the technology. In Computing for Ordinary Mortals, computer scientist Robert St. Amant explains this "really interesting part" of computing, introducing basic computing concepts and strategies in a way that readers without a technical background can understand and appreciate. Each of the chapters illustrates ideas from a different area of ...

The Joy Choice: How to Finally Achieve Lasting Changes in Eating and Exercise

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle Segar (Author)Learn to live a happier and healthier life with the help of this book--start changing behaviors and create new habits using fun and easy science-based solutions. What if you could easily and joyfully resolve the in-the-moment conflicts that often derail your eating and exercise goals? Much of what we've been taught about creating change in eating and exercise is simplistic, outdated, and for many, misguided. Sustainable-behavior-change re...

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Report copyright infringementby David J. Chalmers (Author)What is consciousness? How does the subjective character of consciousness fit into an objective world? How can there be a science of consciousness? In this sequel to his groundbreaking and controversial The Conscious Mind, David Chalmers develops a unified framework that addresses these questions and many others. Starting with a statement of the "hard problem" of consciousness, Chalmers builds a positive framework for the science of co...

Interviewing Children about Sexual Abuse: Controversies and Best Practice

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Report copyright infringementby Kathleen Coulborn Faller (Author)Interviewing children who may been sexually abused is a daunting task fraught with far-reaching consequences for the children, families, institutions, and professionals involved. With no room for error, forensic and clinical interviewers must navigate the complex and often contradictory evidence that informs their decision making. Here, Kathleen Coulborn Faller, a leading expert on child sexual abuse, critically analyzes the re...

Improving Children's Mental Health Through Parent Empowerment: A Guide to Assisting Families

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Report copyright infringementby Peter S. Jensen (Editor), Kimberly Eaton Hoagwood (Editor)Whether you call yourself a parent advisor, advocate, coordinator, support specialist, liaison, mentor, coach, or another term, this guide provides the essential information you need as a parent helping parents. The book is divided into four parts for easy reference: Part One: Addresses important skills you will want to hone, such as listening, collaboration, priority setting, and group management. Par...

Prolonged Exposure Therapy for Ptsd Teen Workbook: Teen Workbook

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Report copyright infringementby Kelly R. Chrestman (Author), Eva Gilboa-Schechtman (Author), Edna B. Foa (Author)This treatment program adapts the principles of Dr. Foa's proven effective Prolonged Exposure Therapy for adolescents suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD.) The treatment program is based on the principles of prolonged exposure and emotional processing for use with those individuals who suffer from PTSD. In vivo and imaginal exposure comprise the core of the treatment...

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Report copyright infringementby Keith E. Stanovich (Author)In Decision Making and Rationality in the Modern World, Keith E. Stanovich demonstrates how work in the cognitive psychology of decision making has implications for the large and theoretically contentious debates about the nature of human rationality. Written specifically for undergraduate psychology students, the book presents a very practical approach to decision making, which is too often perceived by students as an artificial set ...

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Report copyright infringementby Julia Simner (Editor), Edward M. Hubbard (Editor)Synesthesia is a fascinating phenomenon which has captured the imagination of scientists and artists alike. This inherited condition gives rise to a kind of 'merging of the senses', and so for those who experience it, everyday activities like reading or listening to music trigger extraordinary impressions of colours, tastes, smells, shapes and other sensations. Synesthesia research also informs us about normal se...

Development of Perception in Infancy: The Cradle of Knowledge Revisited

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Report copyright infringementby Martha E. Arterberry (Author)The developing infant can accomplish all important perceptual tasks that an adult can, albeit with less skill or precision. Through infant perception research, infant responses to experiences enable researchers to reveal perceptual competence, test hypotheses about processes, and infer neural mechanisms, and researchers are able to address age-old questions about perception and the origins of knowledge. In Development of Perception ...

Modern Misogyny: Anti-Feminism in a Post-Feminist Era

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Report copyright infringementby Kristin J. Anderson (Author)Pundits and politicians often opine on the irrelevance of feminism and the women's movement today. Some commentators describe the state of feminism as "post-feminist," alongside equally questionable claims of Barack Obama's election as signaling a "post-racial" America. Modern Misogyny examines contemporary anti-feminism in a "post-feminist" era. It considers the widespread notion that the feminist movement has ended, in large part b...

Clinical Handbook of Complex and Atypical Eating Disorders

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Report copyright infringementby Leslie K. Anderson (Editor), Stuart B. Murray (Editor), Walter H. Kaye (Editor)Treating patients with eating disorders (ED) is a notoriously challenging undertaking. Patients tend to be medically compromised and have a deep ambivalence towards their symptoms, and treatment dropout and relapse rates are high. Further complicating matters, a sizable number of patients present with additional characteristics that set them apart from the patients for whom empirical...

The Happy Traveler: Unpacking the Secrets of Better Vacations

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Report copyright infringementby Jaime Kurtz (Author)Travel is one of the most sought-after experiences in life. It has the singular ability to capture our imaginations, serving as a canvas onto which we project our deepest desires and needs: escape, relaxation, transcendence, interpersonal connection, cultural education, and more. Few things hold such a privileged place, yet until now, there has been no instruction manual for how to make the most of travelling, be it to an exotic country or t...

Speaking for Ourselves: Conversations on Life, Music, and Autism

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Report copyright infringementby Michael B. Bakan (Author), Mara Chasar (With), Graeme Gibson (With)Since the advent of autism as a diagnosed condition in the 1940s, the importance of music in the lives of autistic people has been widely observed and studied. Articles on musical savants, extraordinary feats of musical memory, unusually high rates of absolute or "perfect" pitch, and the effectiveness of music-based therapies abound in the autism literature. Meanwhile, music scholars and histori...

Mindfulness for the Next Generation: Helping Emerging Adults Manage Stress and Lead Healthier Lives

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Report copyright infringementby Holly Rogers (Author), Margaret Maytan (Author)College students and other young adults today experience high levels of stress as they pursue personal, educational, and career goals. These struggles can have serious consequences, and may increase the risk of psychological distress and mental illness among the age group now commonly referred to as "emerging adults." Scientific research has shown that practicing mindfulness can help manage stress and enhance quali...

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Report copyright infringementby Friedrich Nietzsche (Author), R. Kevin Hill (Translator), Michael A. Scarpitti (Translator)New to Penguin Classics, The Will to Power contains some of Nietzsche's most fascinating and combative writings on nihilism, metaphysics and the future of Europe. Assembled by Nietzsche's sister after his death, The Will to Power is a collection of the philosopher's reflections and theories taken from his unpublished notebooks. Covering topics such as nihilism, Christian...

Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverted Kids

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Report copyright infringementby Susan Cain (Author), Gregory Mone (Author), Erica Moroz (Author)The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. With her inspiring book, she permanently changed the way we see introverts and the way introverts see themselves. The original book focused on the workplace, and ...

Above the Line: Living and Leading with Heart

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Report copyright infringementby Stephen Klemich (Author), Mara Klemich (Author), Tommy Spaulding (Foreword by)A leadership consultant and neuropsychologist identify the universal habits of the heart and mind--the keys to unlocking our true potential, creating our best selves and eliminating behavior patterns that hold us back. Why is it so hard for leaders to coach employees who are struggling? Why do we repeat the same mistakes and negative behaviors? Common wisdom says you always have a cho...

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Report copyright infringementby Thomas Moore (Author)Starting from the premise that we can no longer afford to live in a disenchanted world, Thomas Moore, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling classic Care of the Soul, shows us that a profound, enchanted engagement with life is not a childish thing to be put away with adulthood, but a necessity for one's personal and collective survival.With his lens focused on specific aspects of daily life such as clothing, food, furniture, architectu...

Final Exit (Third Edition): The Practicalities of Self-Deliverance and Assisted Suicide for the Dying - Paperback

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by Derek Humphry (Author)As the legal controversy continues--this newly revised and updated third edition of the landmark bestseller contains new, critically important information for patients, loved ones, and medical personnel. The original publication of Final Exit stunned the nation by offering people with terminal illness a choice on how--and when--to end their suffering. It helped thousands by giving clear instructions to doctors, nurses, and families on how to handle a patient's request...

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts

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Report copyright infringementby Annie Duke (Author)NATIONAL BESTSELLER - Poker champion turned business consultant Annie Duke teaches you how to get comfortable with uncertainty and make better decisions as a result in "the ultimate guide to thinking about risk" (Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit). "A big favorite among investors these days."--The New York Times "Outstanding."--Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal In Super Bowl XLIX, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll made one of the most...

Life on Purpose: How Living for What Matters Most Changes Everything

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Report copyright infringementby Victor J. Strecher (Author)Uncover the keys to longevity and lifelong happiness and fulfilment--Practical tips and science-based evidence for complete personal transformation from a behavioral science pioneer"Victor Strecher has written what I would best describe as a 'gift.' He gifts us the ability to define our purpose and immediately start instilling into our own lives. Make no mistake, understanding this concept is not only good for your health -- it is goo...

The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Brilliance, and Dreams

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Report copyright infringementby Debbie Ford (Author)The bestselling, beloved classic on how to go into the dark side of yourself to bring out the light -- now with new material. Debbie Ford believes that we each hold within us a trace of every human characteristic that exists, the capacity for every human emotion. We are born with the ability to express this entire spectrum of characteristics. But, Ford points out, our families and our society send us strong messages about which ones are good...

Fumbling Towards Repair: A Workbook for Community Accountability Facilitators - Paperback

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by Mariame Kaba (Author), Shira Hassan (Author)Fumbling Towards Repair is a workbook by Mariame Kaba and Shira Hassan that includes reflection questions, skill assessments, facilitation tips, helpful definitions, activities, and hard-learned lessons intended to support people who have taken on the coordination and facilitation of formal community accountability processes to address interpersonal harm & violence. Dimensions: 0.5 x 10.9 x 8.4 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 18, 2019

What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen - Paperback

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by Kate Fagan (Author)The heartbreaking story of college athlete Madison Holleran, whose life and death by suicide reveal the struggle of young people suffering from mental illness today in this #1 New York Times Sports and Fitness bestseller. If you scrolled through the Instagram feed of 19-year-old Maddy Holleran, you would see a perfect life: a freshman at an Ivy League school, recruited for the track team, who was also beautiful, popular, and fiercely intelligent. This was a girl who suc...

Christian Atheism: How to Be a Real Materialist - Paperback

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by Slavoj Zizek (Author)If we want to be true atheists, do we have to begin with a religious edifice and undermine it from within? Slavoj Zizek has long been a commentator on, and critic of, Christian theology. His preoccupation with Badiou's concept of 'the event' alongside the Pauline thought of the New Testament has led to a decidedly theological turn in his thinking. Drawing on traditions and subjects as broad as Buddhist thought, dialectical materialism, political subjectivity, quantum p...

The Blank Slate: The Modern Denial of Human Nature

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Report copyright infringementby Steven Pinker (Author)A brilliant inquiry into the origins of human nature from the author of Rationality, The Better Angels of Our Nature, and Enlightenment Now. "Sweeping, erudite, sharply argued, and fun to read..also highly persuasive." --Time Finalist for the Pulitzer PrizeUpdated with a new afterwordOne of the world's leading experts on language and the mind explores the idea of human nature and its moral, emotional, and political colorings. With charac...

Setting Boundaries That Stick: How Neurobiology Can Help You Rewire Your Brain to Feel Safe, Connected, and Empowered - Paperback

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by Juliane Taylor Shore (Author), Rebecca Wong (Foreword by)Tap into the power of neurobiology to create healthy boundaries and more authentic connections with others. Do you struggle to set boundaries with others in your life? Has your past conditioned you to expect pushback when setting boundaries, or caused you to give up on trying to set boundaries altogether? The prospect of setting boundaries can be scary and intimidating, and can put you in a very vulnerable place where your mental he...