Psychology

The assumptive world concept is a psychological principle of the conservation of human reality or "culture" - it is a lens for seeing the psychological disturbances that occur in times of change. In this collection, the authors examine the assumptive...

The current mainstream way of describing psychological and emotional distress assumes it is the result of medical illnesses that need diagnosing and treating. This book summarises a powerful alternative to psychiatric diagnosis that asks not 'What's...

When do we become adults? What does it mean to grow up? And what are the experiences that propel us forward - or keep us stuck? These are the questions that journalist Moya Sarner sets out to answer as she begins training as a psychotherapist. But as...

Erwin James lost his mother when he was seven. Shipped from home to home after his father turned to alcohol and violence, he committed his first crime of breaking and entering when he was ten. His petty crime turned increasingly violent, culminating in...

Consciousness, 'the last great mystery for science', remains a hot topic. How can a physical brain create our experience of the world? What creates our identity? Do we really have free will? Could consciousness itself be an illusion? Exciting new...

'The most comprehensive - and delightful - guide to the human mind.' STEPHANIE HARRISON'This little book would persuade you that psychology is not just fun but hugely important.' PROFESSOR GEOFF BEATIEWhy do people stay in unhappy relationships?What are...

This fully revised and updated second edition of the bestselling Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder discusses all aspects of readers' relationships with bipolar partners: work, money, sex, medications and their side effects, therapeutic treatments, and...

If you are like many teen girls, you may feel pressure to be "nice," rather than assert your opinions. You may even fear being called "bossy" or "pushy" when speaking your mind or offering a different point of view. But if you have ever stopped yourself...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593192863Author Mark BattersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Multnomah PressPublisher Multnomah PressWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 208mm *...

Performing Under Pressure is an essential resource on improving sporting performance in high-pressure situations. Perry's work guides coaches and athletes through nine key elements of the sporting mindset to help athletes to perform at the highest...

The person-centred approach is one of the most popular, enduring and respected approaches to psychotherapy and counselling. Person-Centred Therapy returns to its original formulations to define it as radically different from other self-oriented therapies...

An insightful, empowering guide to making the most of your hidden strengths. Are you energized by spending time alone? In meetings, do you need to be asked for your opinions and ideas? Do you tend to notice details that other people miss? Is your ideal...

Keep calm, be skillful-and take control! Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is one of the most popular-and most effective-treatments for mental health conditions that result from out-of-control emotions. Combining elements of Cognitive Behavior Therapy...

As seen on Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch!No Life Too Small is the joyful and inspiring story of the world's first animal hospice, celebrating the power and beauty of nature, the strength of the human and animal spirit, and the importance of love,...

Being partnered with a narcissist or borderline personality can be hard enough, but learning how to shield children from the fallout is paramount. Here, the authors show readers how to manage parenting when a narcissistic or borderline partner is part of...

As of 2016 the Department for Education (DfE) want to ensure all trainee teachers have an understanding of emotional development and attachment, and so this book presents the key concepts that are essential for training in this area to ensure all...

Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds.Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader.This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both...

"If ever you've experienced grief, or if ever you expect to, you really need to read The Grief Cure... magnificent." -Susan Cain, author of Bittersweet and QuietThe Next Big Idea Club's Must-Read Book of JuneA Bustle Most Anticipated ReadIn this lyrical...

Children of parents who are self-centered, manipulative, and emotionally abusive are often left feeling insecure, anxious, and fundamentally unlovable as adults. From the author of the self-help hit Adult Survivors of Toxic Family Members, this book...

This engaging, student-friendly book debunks major myths about studying and provides practical tips for how students can learn to study smarter, not harder. Cognitive science has revealed the hidden secrets of what really works for studying. Written by...

Some individuals emerge from grim experiences stronger in mind and spirit than others who suffered the same ordeal. In this updated and revised edition, Michael Neenan focuses on the meanings we attach to life's adversities in order to understand how we...

A revised and updated edition of this recent classic, including new material on insight and early development, amongst others. Within each subject, the author presents the theories and observations of each major contributor to the particular topic, from...

In his quest to define 'sporting greatness', double Olympic champion Alistair Brownlee has spent nearly 4 years interviewing and training with some of the greatest minds in sport to discover what it takes to become - and remain - a champion. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593418499Author Jerold J. KreismanFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint TarcherPerigeePublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Stressed out by exams? Then the exam stress gremlin is in town! Exam fears and worries are his favourite foods, and the more of these you feed him, the bigger he gets and the more stressed you become. But he can be stopped! Starve him of stress-related...

'A brilliant and funny read for the apocalyptically-minded' Matt Haig, author of Reasons to Stay Alive'In a sea of books about mental health, it stands out for its humour, wisdom and lightness of touch' Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt'Just the...

Psychology is part of everyone's experience: it influences the way we think about everything from education and intelligence, to relationships and emotions, advertising and criminality. People readily behave as amateur psychologists, offering...

The world's most recognised adventurer Bear Grylls offers daily tips to help you build mental resilience.Bear Grylls draws on his survival experience to share the principles that have helped him overcome fear, develop a positive mindset and break through...

What shapes our sexuality? Is it a product of our genes, or of society, culture, and politics? How have concepts of sexuality and sexual norms changed over time? How have feminist theories, religion, and HIV/AIDS affected our attitudes to sex? Focusing...

Bringing together cases written by experienced leadership and executive coaches from all over the world, this project explores the most demanding and challenging situations they have faced in their professional practices. By analysing and reflecting on...

The essential guide in Research Methods in Psychology whether you are new to psychological research or moving on to more complex projects. Research Methods in Psychology, 7e by Dennis Howitt and Duncan Cramer is a highly accessible introduction to both...

Over 100,000 parents have found the facts they need about high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including Asperger syndrome, in this indispensable guide. Leading experts show how you can work with your child's unique impairments--and harness...

'I want to eat everything in this book every single day for the rest of my life' - James Acaster'Sweet and funny and weird...as well as genuinely insightful about cooking' - Hadley Freeman, The Sunday Times'As touching as it is delicious' - The Evening...

Now in paperback, the Oxford Textbook of Cognitive Neurology and Dementia covers the dramatic developments that have occurred in the basic neuroscience and clinical research in both cognitive neurology and dementia in an integrated fashion. The text is...

What is happening in the brain when we drink too much alcohol, get high on ecstasy or experience road rage? Emotion, says internationally acclaimed neuroscientist Susan Greenfield, is the building block of consciousness. As our minds develop we create a...

Journalist Jenny Valentish takes a gendered look at drugs and alcohol, using her own story to light the way. Mining the expertise of 35 leading researchers, clinicians and psychiatrists, she explores the early predictors of addictive behaviour, such as...

Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns is the first schema-mode focused resource guide aimed at schema therapy patients and self-help readers seeking to understand and overcome negative patterns of thinking and behaviour. Represents the first resource for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781919632209Author Lucinda Gordon LennoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 251Imprint Incrediball PublishingPublisher Incrediball Publishing

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 9781801290715Author Kate BailyFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Welbeck BalancePublisher Welbeck Publishing Group