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Handbook of Cultural Developmental Science

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Report copyright infringementby Marc H. Bornstein (Editor)Researchers and theoreticians commonly acknowledge the profound impact of culture on all aspects of development. However, many in the field are often unaware of the latest cultural literatures or how development proceeds in places other than their home locations. This comprehensive handbook covers all domains of developmental science from a cultural point of view and in all regions of the globe. Part 1 covers domains of development acr...

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Report copyright infringementby Neil Boyd (Author)Employees and managers alike seek ways to be happy and effective in the workplace--an arena in which we all spend many hours of our week. Community is an essential ingredient in a healthy and productive work environment: when asked what people like about their jobs, it's not uncommon to hear "We're like a family," or "Here, I'm part of a community." Considering the numerous models conceptualized to support creation of emotionally satisfying an...

Anorexia and other Eating Disorders: How to help your child eat well and be well: Practical skills for family-based treatment, compassionate communica - Paperback

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by Eva Musby (Author)The most effective treatment for eating disorders is family-based, and parents play an essential role. Yet most struggle to know what to do and how to do it.With a wealth of practical examples and tips that have helped many tens of thousands of relieved parents, Eva Musby guides you through each stage of your son or daughter's recovery. She provides solace and confidence, while addressing the real-life questions that parents struggle with.The practical and emotional strat...

ABA Visualized Workbook 2nd Edition: A visual workbook for learning behavior strategies - Paperback

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by Morgan Bcba Van Diepen (Author), Boudewijn Van Diepen (Author)An interactive training tool for teaching behavior strategies! This second edition workbook uses a unique hands-on learning method in which trainees match cut-out illustrations with their corresponding steps to build the step-by-step visual strategies found in our ABA Visualized Guidebook. We've added 22 more behavior strategies, learning objectives individualized to align with families', teachers', and ABA providers' needs, and...

Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships - Hardcover

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by Sue Johnson (Author)The bestselling author of Hold Me Tight presents a revolutionary new understanding of why and how we love, based on cutting-edge research. Every day, we hear of relationships failing and questions of whether humans are meant to be monogamous. Love Sense presents new scientific evidence that tells us that humans are meant to mate for life. Dr. Johnson explains that romantic love is an attachment bond, just like that between mother and child, and shows us how to develop o...

Nearsighted White Kids: A Journey Into Vision Blindness

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Report copyright infringementby Charles A. Boulet (Author)This book is born out of a need in the child development community for essential understanding of human vision beyond the basic eye chart. As a rule, the people who teach our children, assess them, treat them, and make lifelong decisions for them are working blind, and the disaster that follows occurs daily in every school on the planet, and in every pediatrician's clinic. This book explains why our blindness to the basics of human vis...

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Report copyright infringementby Nicky Hayes (Author)A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature Psychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its practitioners have long sought to understand behaviour, feelings and thoughts. In her fascinating history, Nicky Hayes tells the story of psychology from its origins to the present day. She introduces key thinkers, including Carl Jung, Anna Freud, Frantz Fanon, and Daniel Kahneman. W...

The Dose Effect: Optimize Your Brain and Body by Boosting Your Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins - Hardcover

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by Tj Power (Author)A neuroscientist's powerful framework for enhancing quality of life through the regulation of four key hormones: Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins (DOSE).The brain's ability to change and adapt is one of the most powerful tools we can harness to improve our lives. Renowned neuroscientist and co-founder of Neurify, Tj Power, believes in the human ability to optimize and rewire brain chemistry to unlock one's full potential. However, to do so, one must first impl...

Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality - Paperback

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by Venki Ramakrishnan (Author) Number of Pages: 320 Dimensions: 0.9 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN Publication Date: February 18, 2025

Dirty Explicit Sex Short Stories Box Set: The Best Taboo Erotica Stories for Naughty Adults, Domination and Submission, Cuckold. Learn About Tantric S

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Report copyright infringementby Eva Harmon (Author)Embark on a thrilling exploration of pleasure and intimacy with 'Dirty Explicit Sex Short Stories Box Set.' This captivating collection is not just erotica-it's an enlightening journey for those who seek to understand and embrace the art of passionate connection.Dive into a world where desire knows no bounds as you navigate through taboo erotica stories meticulously crafted to stimulate both mind and body. Delve into the intricacies of Domina...

Her Spectrum: The Unique Journey of Women and Girls with Autism

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Report copyright infringementby Layane Miled (Author)A Deep Dive into the World of Autistic Women and Girls"Her Spectrum: The Unique Journey of Women and Girls with Autism" is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the unique experiences of autistic women and girls. This book bridges the gap between scientific research and the lived realities of those navigating life on the spectrum, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of a topic often overlooked.What the Book Offers In...

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Report copyright infringementby Shay Herbord (Author)Embark on a transformative journey toward self-discovery and personal growth with "Do Better. Be Better." This insightful self-help guide explores 15 essential aspects of your life, providing practical advice and empowering strategies to help you become the best version of yourself. Learn the power of effective routines to enhance productivity and create a stable foundation for success. Uncover the keys to unlocking your inner drive and mai...

Resisting Terror: Civil Action and Non-Violent Resistance to Terrorism in Basque Country

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Report copyright infringementby Javier Argomaniz (Author)Civil resistance campaigns have led to some of the most important international developments in recent years, yet little is known of the role that civilian actors can play in challenging the use of violence by militant groups. This book examines the role that social mobilization in the Spanish region of Basque Country played in the decline and end of the Basque armed separatist group Euskadi Ta Askatasuna (ETA). For more than four decad...

Double Dutching in My Own Skin: A Soulful Narrative on Colorism

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Report copyright infringementby Shirley R. Steinberg (Editor), Lawanda M. Simpkins (Author)Restrictively more than most, the collective image of Black women's identities are created by others. The glamorized life of Black women with light skin and the presumed likeness to whiteness has caused division within the Black community for years. Most often written and spoken of is the victimization of darker-hued women due to their skin tone. This thoughtful book explores colorism, which is a form o...

Necessary But Not Sufficient: Improving Community Living for Youth After Residential Mental Health Programs

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Report copyright infringementby Gary Cameron (Author), Karen M. Frensch (Author), Trudy Smit Quosai (Author)Youth residential mental health care is often a last resort after a long time searching for help. Despite engaging with residential care, moving from residential mental health programs to life in the community, many youth still confront disturbing prospects. Incorporating vignettes, chapter summaries, as well as theory and evidence in fields such as education, juvenile justice, child we...

Resilient Grieving, Second Edition: How to Find Your Way Through Devastating Loss - Paperback

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by Lucy Hone (Author), Karen Reivich (Foreword by)The death of someone we hold dear may be inevitable; being paralyzed by our grief is not. Recent research has revealed our capacity for resilient grieving, our innate ability to respond to traumatic loss by finding ways to grow--by becoming more engaged with our lives, and discovering new, profound meaning.In this completely updated and expanded second edition, author and resilience/well-being expert Lucy Hone, a pioneer in positive psychology...

Let the Tornado Come: A Memoir - Paperback

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by Rita Zoey Chin (Author)Hailed as a "clear-eyed book written with poetry and compassion" by The Boston Globe, Let the Tornado Come is the "lyrical debut memoir" (Kirkus Reviews) of a runaway child, the woman she became, and the horse that set her free.When Rita Zoey Chin was eleven years old, she began running away from home. Her parents' violence and neglect drove her onto the streets in search of a better life, but what she found instead was a dangerous world of drugs and predatory men--a...

Face Value: The Hidden Ways Beauty Shapes Women's Lives - Paperback

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by Autumn Whitefield-Madrano (Author)"A fascinating look" (The Boston Globe) at how we think and talk about beauty in the twenty-first century--and the unexpected and often positive way that beauty shapes our lives.For decades, we've thought of beauty as a negative influence in our lives. We feel insecure in the face of retouched, impossibly-perfect images. We worry primping and preening are a distraction and a trap. But in Face Value, journalist Autumn Whitefield-Modrano dispels this one-sid...

Conspiracy Theories and Other Dangerous Ideas - Paperback

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by Cass R. Sunstein (Author)The most controversial essays from the bestselling author once called the most dangerous man in America--collected for the first time. The nation's most-cited legal scholar who for decades has been at the forefront of applied behavioral economics, and the bestselling author of Nudge and Simpler, Cass Sunstein is one of the world's most innovative thinkers in the academy and the world of practical politics. In the years leading up to his confirmation as the administ...

12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD - Paperback

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by Russell A. Barkley (Author)Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children's success--as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. By cultivating a mindset ...

Success in School: How to Help Children Pay Attention for School and Homework

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Report copyright infringementby Colette O'Connor (Author)Easy, Fast and Free Strategies for Improving Concentration for School and Homework This book is for anyone who helps children to learn, either in school or during homework. It sets the record straight on nine commonly held beliefs about learning. Most adults, even those in education, assume at least one of these myths is true. Discovering the facts behind these myths can make teaching and learning more enjoyable and successful. Simple a...

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Report copyright infringementby Sandra Thom-Jones (Author)Embracing neurodiversity, Autistics in Academia amplifies the voices of thirty-seven autistic academics from around the world, unveiling their unique perspectives in academia. Sandra Thom-Jones, an academic and advocate, spotlights overlooked contributions, addressing challenges veiled by stigma. The book aims to dismantle barriers and foster a more inclusive academic landscape. Drawing on first-hand narratives, this work not only rais...

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain - Paperback

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by Daniel J. Siegel (Author)In this New York Times-bestselling book, Dr. Daniel Siegel shows parents how to turn one of the most challenging developmental periods in their children's lives into one of the most rewarding. Between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, the brain changes in important and, at times, challenging ways. In Brainstorm, Dr. Daniel Siegel busts a number of commonly held myths about adolescence--for example, that it is merely a stage of "immaturity" filled with often "craz...

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind - Hardcover

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by Daniel J. Siegel (Author), Tina Payne Bryson (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - More than 1 million copies in print! - The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. "Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child's struggles."--Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and pare...

True Refuge: Finding Peace and Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart - Paperback

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by Tara Brach (Author)How do you cope when facing life-threatening illness, family conflict, faltering relationships, old trauma, obsessive thinking, overwhelming emotion, or inevitable loss? If you're like most people, chances are you react with fear and confusion, falling back on timeworn strategies: anger, self-judgment, and addictive behaviors. Though these old, conditioned attempts to control our life may offer fleeting relief, ultimately they leave us feeling isolated and mired in pain....

Education and Dialogue in Polarized Societies: Dialogic Perspectives in Times of Change

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Report copyright infringementby Ola Erstad (Editor), Bente E. Hagtvet (Editor), James V. Wertsch (Editor)A number of scholars within the social sciences and the humanities have elaborated on the cultural and psychological dimensions of living through social, economic and political crises. Still, developments during the last decade have created an awareness that something fundamental of the human condition is at stake, especially for the young generation growing up today, with a devastating en...

Teaching Human Development for Educators

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Report copyright infringementby M. Cecil Smith (Editor), Carlton J. Fong (Editor), Russell N. Carney (Editor)In an age where the quality of teacher education programs has never been more important, educators need a fundamental understanding of human growth, development, and change at different ages and stages across the life span. The present volume draws upon the latest research to help teacher preparation instructors select and convey essential content on human development. Such efforts ser...

Teaching Learning for Effective Instruction

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Report copyright infringementby Michelle M. Buehl (Editor), Jane S. Vogler (Editor)Given the complexity of learning, an increasingly diverse student population, and growing demands on today's teachers, educational psychology has never been more relevant for informing instructional practice. Notably, an understanding of learning, both what it is and how it occurs, is essential for teachers to design and implement effective instruction that is responsive to the needs of their learners. As part ...

Beyond Self-Care for Helping Professionals: The Expressive Therapies Continuum and the Life Enrichment Model

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Report copyright infringementby Lisa D. Hinz (Author)Beyond Self-Care for Helping Professionals is an innovative guide to professional self-care focused not just on avoiding the consequences of failing to take care of oneself, but on optimal health and positive psychology. This new volume builds upon the Expressive Therapies Continuum to introduce the Life Enrichment Model, a strengths-based model that encourages mindful participation in a broad array of enriching experiences. By enabling the...

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Report copyright infringementby Richard Winn Livingstone (Author)""A Defense of Classical Education"" is a book written by Richard Winn Livingstone and originally published in 1916. The book is a defense of the traditional classical education system that was popular in the early 20th century. Livingstone argues that a classical education, which emphasizes the study of Latin and Greek, is still relevant and necessary in modern times.Livingstone begins by discussing the history of classical edu...

Understanding School Refusal: A Handbook for Professionals in Education, Health and Social Care

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Report copyright infringementby M. S. Thambirajah (Author), Karen J. Grandison (Author), Louise De-Hayes (Author)School refusal is a crippling condition in which children experience extreme anxiety or panic attacks when faced with everyday school life and this handbook aims to explore and raise awareness of the problem of school refusal in children and young people, and provide plans and strategies for education, health and social care professionals for identifying and addressing this problem...

Compassion in Color: Frameworks for Workplace Wellness

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Report copyright infringementby Evisha Ford (Author)Who helps the healer?This question anchors Compassion in Color: Frameworks for Workplace Wellness, an anthology by licensed mental health professionals.A support group wrapped in a book, each author explores the intersection of personal struggles and professional responsibilities, sharing journeys of resilience and growth. Readers will find relatable stories, coping strategies, and frameworks for navigating their professions while honoring t...