The Hyper Object is a mythical artifact said to grant unimaginable power to its wielder. Few believe it truly exists, but those who do would stop at nothing to find it.Below the surface of an inhospitable planet lies a sprawling network of people whose existence relies on Hyper, a precious mineral found deep underground, for light, food, warmth, and shelter. Those most favored in this hierarchical society are the shapers, people born with the ability to manipulate Hyper wi...

The Science of Attitudes is the first book to integrate classic and modern research in the field of attitudes at a scholarly level. Designed primarily for advanced undergraduates and graduate students, the presentation of research will also be useful for current scholars in all disciplines who are interested in how attitudes are formed and changed. The treatment of attitudes is both thorough and unique, taking a historical approach while simultaneously highlighting contemporary views and c...

'"Cloudbusting"…was inspired by a book that I first found on a shelf... It was just calling me from the shelf, and when I read it I was very moved by the magic of it. It's about a special relationship between a young son and his father. The book was written from a child's point of view. His father is everything to him; he is the magic in his life, and he teaches him everything, teaching him to be open-minded and not to build up barriers' - Kate Bush This famous book, the inspiration behind...

In Living in the Light Shakti Gawain introduced a powerful new way of life: that of listening to one's intuition and relying on it as a guiding force. In the newly revised edition of that classic work she elaborates on her original ideas adding aspects of her own experiences and learning process over the past twelve years. In addition to balancing feminine and masculine energies she now examines several other fundamental polarities we all have such as power and vulnerability. Everyone's li...

The power of thought? How is it possible? Every thought contains within it the power of thought - your thoughts, too. You only need to know how to recognise, strengthen and apply the power of thought. The secret of telepathy. The laws of the transfer of thought. The 7 lessons. Imagine welcoming a visitor, who has arrived only because you have personally chosen and invited them to visit you by the sole power of your thoughts. Numerous opportunities with friends or strangers, anywhere you li...

A simple practice to heal your past and cleanse negative memories to live a more peaceful and harmonious life• Details how to apply Ho'oponopono to deal with traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life, from traffic jams to relationship break-ups• Draws on the new science of epigenetics and quantum physics to explain how Ho'oponopono works• Explains how the trauma of past events...

Emotions and actions are powerfully contagious; when we see someone laugh, cry, show disgust, or experience pain, in some sense, we share that emotion. When we see someone in distress, we share that distress. When we see a great actor, musician or sportsperson perform at the peak of their abilities, it can feel like we are experiencing just something of what they are experiencing. Yet only recently, with the discover of mirror neurons, has it become clear just how this powerful sharing of ...

The field of Music Psychology has grown dramatically in the past 20 years, to emerge from being just a minor topic to one of mainstream interest within the brain sciences. However, until now, there has been no comprehensive reference text in the field. The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology is a landmark text providing, for the first time ever, a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in this fast-growing area of research. With contributions from over fifty experts in the field...

The objective of this e-book is to share information theory that was emailed to the Aljazeera network in Palestine and the Western government offices in Canada and the USA and Great Britain. The articles explore political corruption and how that corruption can play a role in destroying a super power; by covertly convincing the terrorism networks and generals and politicians to implement some of this war strategy on the battlefield Ritthaler tries to prevent the demise of a global super pow...

Answer all your fudge-making questions in one handy book, with The Little Book of Questions on Fudge. This book will guide you through the fudge-making process, including a brief history of the sweet treats, what equipment you'll need and essential confectionery techniques. It also contains a wide variety of recipes to try, from traditional old-time recipes to creative modern twists. For fudge-making novices, and even those with a little experience, The Little Book of Questions on Fudge is...

Invariances in Human Information Processing examines and identifies processing universals and how they are implemented in elementary judgemental processes. This edited collection offers evidence that these universals can be extracted and identified from observing law-like principles in perception, cognition, and action. Addressing memory operations, development, and conceptual learning, this book considers basic and complex meso- and makro-stages of information processing. Chapter...

Most military researchers who have attempted to measure organizational commitment have done so on an ad hoc basis, preferring to invent new items and scales rather than incorporate well-established measures. The purpose of this special issue is to reverse this trend by bringing military organizational commitment research into the scientific mainstream and to do so in ways that will prove useful to military services while advancing organizational commitment theory and knowledge. This specia...