Psychology

A revised edition of a landmark work of psychology; the author uses the ancient myth of Amor and Psyche as the springboard for a brilliant, perceptive exploration of how one becomes a mature and complete woman.About the AuthorRobert A. Johnson, a noted...

Millions of women in our country experience some mix of low desire, absent pleasure, tanking lust and elusive orgasms. It's just stress, motherhood, anxiety, poor body image, or plain old boring monogamy though, right? Wife loses interest, husband is...

"Can you believe standing on a stage in front of hundreds of people has become my comfort zone? It could be yours!" Once upon a time, Esther Stanhope was just like you. She was shaky, red-faced and stumbling on stage. Now she speaks to audiences all...

Exam board: International BaccalaureateLevel: IB DiplomaSubject: PsychologyFirst teaching: September 2017First exams: Summer 2019Encourage students to achieve their best grade by simplifying and focussing exam preparation with full syllabus coverage,...

Brain fog is real-and it can cloud your thinking, sap your creativity and motivation, and take the joy right out of life. This book offers quick, proven-effective solutions to help you cut through the haze and think clearly.Do you ever feel spaced out or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780826163417Author Mark NickersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 437Imprint Springer Publishing Co IncPublisher Springer Publishing Co IncWeight(grams) 363g

"PPPP . . . To compress 200 years of psychiatric theory and practice into a compelling and coherent narrative is a fine achievement . . . . What strikes the reader [most] are Shorter's storytelling skills, his ability to conjure up the personalities of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781883536213Author Phillip ZimbardoFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint ISHKPublisher ISHK

The Ego and the Id ranks high among the works of Freud's later years. The heart of his concern is the ego, which he sees battling with three forces: the id, the super-ego, and the outside world. Of the various English translations of Freud's major works...

'A wonderfully optimistic and original book ... No doubt it will be extremely reassuring for readers and everyone will find some nuggets that are helpful to them' Professor Susan Golombok'Helpful to anyone interested in learning more about their own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781603865531Author Sigmund FreudFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Merchant BooksPublisher Merchant BooksWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

In 2002, the Tourette Syndrome Association formed the TS Behavioral Sciences Consortium (BSC). The charge of the BSC was to develop and test nonpharmacological treatment options for individuals, both children and adults with Tourette Syndrome. This...

How can coaches maximise the effectiveness of their practice?What can research tell us about how and why coaching 'works'?How can we use the evidence base to enable others to reach their full potential?Coaching with Research in Mind brings together...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312359195Author Leah SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781623175344Author Jenn TurnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.

An international selection of authors provide a detailed exploration of Gestalt as a somatic and relational practice. Covering many aspects of this relationship, the chapters include discussion of our relationships with nature, the role of Eros, energy...

A new understanding of ADD, along with practical information on how to recognize and treat the disorder A leading expert in the assessment and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder dispels myths and offers...

In this book the bestselling author and psychoanalyst Massimo Recalcati offers a fundamental re-examination of what 'being a mother' means today, in a world where new social and sexual freedoms mean that motherhood is no longer the sole destiny of women...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781455559138Author Meg JayFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint FaithWordsPublisher Time Warner Trade PublishingWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 206mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646110766Author Heather AjzenmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 194Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge Press

Every 85 minutes someone in the UK takes their own life and the suicide rate is currently the highest since 2004. Society often reacts with unease, fear and even disapproval but what happens to those bereaved by a self-inflicted death? The reasons...

This authoritative guide, now significantly revised and expanded, has given tens of thousands of clinicians proven tools for helping clients resolve ambivalence and mobilize their energy, commitment, and personal resources for change. Leading experts...

After two decades as a behavior analyst in the FBI, Robin Dreeke knows a thing or two about sizing people up. He's navigated complex situations that range from handling Russian spies to navigating the internal politics at the Bureau. Through that...

* Offers science-based, practical tools to clinicians and families to treat peer difficulties in children with ADHD for which there are not currently effective treatment options * Contains an orientation to the program for clinicians, the background and...

The meaning of things is a study of the significance of material possessions in contemporary urban life, and of the ways people carve meaning out of their domestic environment. Drawing on a survey of eighty families in Chicago who were interviewed on the...

Freud's theory of the Oedipus complex is seminal to psychoanalytic theory, but often ignored because of failure to appreciate the nuances. This book seeks to demystify this fascinating topic by exploring the theory in approachable language. In the early...

A Psychoanalytic Approach to the Feminine sees Houari Maïdi dissect the concepts and characteristics of the feminine in both males and females, separating them from womanhood and femininity, and equipping readers with the tools to better understand...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262039307Author Simona GinsburgFormat HardbackPage Count 640Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press LtdDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 40mm

Language Unlimited explores the many mysteries about our capacity for language and reveals the source of its endless creativity. All humans, but no other species, have the capacity to create and understand language. It provides structure to our...

In A Child's Work, innovative and widely respected educator Vivian Gussin Paley offers a manifesto against the decline of children's creative time, making the case for the critical role of fantasy play in the psychological, intellectual, and social...

Praise for the first volume:'It is very valuable to have [this collection of articles] all together in one place...a rich repository of insights and experiences for all the somatic disciplines. It is a wonderful collection of articles.' - Somatics This...

This book provides a vivid insight into working with a client who is a survivor of child sexual abuse. Using fictitious dialogue it illustrates the person-centered approach and relates it to how memories can surface, and the impact that this can have on...

What does it mean to be female? Sarah Blaffer Hrdy--a sociobiologist and a feminist--believes that evolutionary biology can provide some surprising answers. Surprising to those feminists who mistakenly think that biology can only work against women. And...

Examines the painful impact of low self-esteem and a poor self-image, explaining how to identify negative behavior patterns and develop the confidence and self-awareness to overcome them.Book InformationISBN 9780312155704Author Rabbi Abraham J...

This second edition of Ronald Britton's personal reappraisal of psychoanalytic theories is based on further clinical experience, further study of current neuroscience and continued reflection on the relationship of brain and mind, selfhood and...

This important text shows how child development theory applies to professionals' working practice. Considering theories of development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to adolescence, and transitions to adulthood, this resource is...

Explores the process by which people make decisions, explaining how the difference between good and bad decision making is directly related to the details on which people focus, and offers advice on how to improve decision making skills.Book...

This text introduces the concepts, essential tenets and basic techniques of Phototherapy and Therapeutic Photography. Through the use of case studies and the author's own professional experience, this book covers the practices, together with their...

This accessible handbook focuses on the importance of neuropsychological evidence and the role of the neuropsychologist as expert witness in brain injury litigation. This thorough, evidence-based resource fosters discussion between the legal profession...

Explore all the key fields of Psychology in one essential textbook Psychology is the internationally best-selling introduction to one of the world's most exciting sciences. This invaluable, accessible text covers every major branch in the field and will...