Some psychological phenomena can be explained by identifying and describing the processes that constitute them. Others cannot be explained in that way. In Attention is Cognitive Unison Christopher Mole gives a precise account of the metaphysical difference that divides these two categories and shows that, when current psychologists attempt to explain attention, they assign it to the wrong one. Having rejected the metaphysical approach taken by our existing theories of attention Mo...

Understanding Mental Disorders aims to help current and future psychiatrists, and those who work with them, to think critically about the ethical, conceptual, and methodological questions that are raised by the theory and practice of psychiatry. It considers questions that concern the mind’s relationship to the brain, the origins of our norms for thinking and behavior, and the place of psychiatry in medicine, and in society more generally. With a focus on the current debates aroun...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the late 1800s at Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild's magnificent Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, a small brown mole named Maisie arrives in the pristine gardens, much to the dismay of Matthew, the dedicated head gardener. Initially viewed as a destructive pest, Maisie's molehills mar the perfectly manicured lawns and formal gardens that Matthew takes such pride in maintaining for the Baron's grand estate.However, the estate's children—S...

A non-fiction Da Vinci Code for the 21st century, this thrilling treasure hunt traces the voyage of the legendary Jewish Menorah from the Jerusalem of the Knights Templar through France, Portugal and North America, providing mind-blowing history and mystery for fans of The Curse of Oak Island.The Jewish Menorah is one of the world’s most sacred artefacts, a man-size lampstand with seven arms, made from a single block of gold, that is an iconic symbol for the Jewish people. King Sol...

The Lord is good,a refuge in times of trouble.Nahum 1:7aNahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai proclaim the sobering reality of divine judgment and the deep comfort of divine mercy. They confront violence, idolatry, pride, and injustice, while calling God's people to persevere in faithful trust when evil appears to triumph and suffering lingers. Yet these prophets also offer hope: the Lord is righteous and present with the humble, he remains a refuge...

Quel avenir pour la foi catholique ?Beaucoup d’hommes d’Église les cherchent, ces vraies raisons, mais ils s’obstinent à les chercher là où elles ne sont pas.L’Église ne maîtriserait pas assez les moyens de communication modernes, elle devrait davantage soigner son image, les messes ne sont pas encore assez conviviales, les prêtres pas encore assez familiers, l’Église pas encore assez à la page…Ils font fausse route.C’est justement parce que l’...

In "A Set of Rogues," Frank Barrett masterfully weaves a tapestry of narrative rich with intrigue, betrayal, and dark humor. Set against the backdrop of the gritty underbelly of 19th-century London, the novel explores the lives of well-heeled swindlers and their misadventures within a society rife with corruption. Barrett's prose is characterized by its sharp wit and vivid imagery, immersing the reader in a world that is both familiar and strange. The literary style pays homage to the Vict...

Deux chemins qui n’étaient pas forcément destinés à se croiser : Marie-Jeanne Lemal, personne handicapée I.M.C. (infirme moteur cérébral) et Christophe Schaeffer, philosophe.Dans une société qui valorise démesurément la volonté, l’hyperactivité et l’idée de choix, n’y aurait-il pas une passivité positive, un art de subir pour réaliser tous les possibles et les potentiels de l’existence ? Mais tout le témoignage de vie de Marie-Jeanne Lemal s’illustre par une formid...

Die Auseinandersetzung um die rituelle, medizinisch nicht begründete Genitalbeschneidung kleiner, nicht einwilligungsfähiger Jungen findet seit dem Urteil des Kölner Landgerichts vom Mai 2012 nun auch in Deutschland statt. Sie bewegt sich im Spannungsfeld der Grundrechte auf Religionsfreiheit einerseits und auf körperliche Unversehrtheit andererseits. Die Heftigkeit der Debatte lässt auf tiefgreifende Ängste und Konflikte schließen. Es geht um die Frage, ob es heute in einer säkularen Demo...

The relationship between intelligent systems and their environment is at the forefront of research in cognitive science. The Unexplained Intellect: Complexity, Time, and the Metaphysics of Embodied Thought shows how computational complexity theory and analytic metaphysics can together illuminate long-standing questions about the importance of that relationship. It argues that the most basic facts about a mind cannot just be facts about mental states, but must include fact...

Kürzere Elternzeiten, sinkende Personalbeschaffungs- und Wiedereingliederungskosten, eine stärkere Identifikation und Bindung der Mitarbeiter an das Unternehmen sowie ein Imagegewinn sind nur einige der positiven Effekte von Betriebskitas. Die Betriebskita wird zum wichtigen Erfolgsfaktor und somit zur Chefsache. Die Autoren erläutern von der Ersteinschätzung und Machbarkeit über die Bedarfsermittlung bis hin zur ausführlichen Kosten-, Finanzierungs- und Personalplanung alles, was man zu d...

Cet ouvrage offre aux pédiatres confirmés ou en formation, les bases physiopathologiques et cliniques indispensables pour une meilleure prise en charge des nouveau-nés. L'explosion des connaissances en biologie cellulaire, moléculaire, en biochimie et en physiologie rend essentielle la compréhension, par le pédiatre néonatologiste, de la biologie du développement afin d'améliorer les soins cliniques. Les auteurs répondent à la nécessité, pour les professionnels, de disposer de connaissance...