A witty, thought-provoking look at the science of what we perceive, think, feel, and do.Where do our thoughts come from? Do we all see the same blue? And how much is our eye really like a camera?The scientific study of how the human mind operates has made great strides—yet still holds great mysteries to be investigated. From trying to decide whether or not we're robots, to understanding why some people commit acts of violence, to figuring out the art of persu...

Your straightforward guide to Social Psychology!Written for psychology students, Social Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Social Psychology For Dummies follows a typical university course, which makes it the perfect reference if you're in need of a clear (and enjoyable) overview of the topic. Whether you plan is to get ahead of the game or make up for lost time, we have you covered.Online accessible...

"Unique Subsidized Moments: My Journey into the World of Ageism" is a deeply personal and enlightening exploration of the challenges and triumphs experienced by the elderly in senior retirement communities. Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt anecdotes, the author, a seasoned Resident Services Practitioner, sheds light on the pervasive issue of ageism and its impact on the lives of seniors.This book takes readers on a journey through the author's two-decade career, during whic...

The messages of the several Presidents of the United States—annual, veto, and special—are among the most interesting, instructive, and valuable contributions to the public literature of our Republic. They discuss from the loftiest standpoint nearly all the great questions of national policy and many subjects of minor interest which have engaged the attention of the people from the beginning of our history, and so constitute important and often vital links in their progressive development. ...

Have you ever come face-to-face with a ghost? Have you ever crossed paths with the supernatural? Most people would vehemently deny such experiences, but for Sasha Alfredo, her answer would send chills down your spine.....Now, let's delve into the enigmatic world of Sasha Alfredo. She was an ordinary teenager, dreading the idea of uprooting her life and relocating to a strange town. The mere thought of inhabiting a new house, attending an unfamiliar school, and forging connections w...

From the award-winning team behind the Totally Football Show, one of the world's leading independent football podcastsThe Totally Football Yearbook isn't just a collection of statistics. It's analysis, insight, authority and irreverence. It's the views of some of the biggest names in football writing, the same names that make The Totally Football Show one of the world's biggest independent football podcasts. It's the breathless story of the season...

The first yearbook f****rom the award-winning team behind the Totally Football Show, one of the world's leading independent football podcasts, including 2 hours of audiobook-exclusive contentThe Totally Football Yearbook isn't just a collection of statistics. It's analysis, insight, authority and irreverence. It's the views of some of the biggest names in football writing, the same names that make The Totally Football Show one of the world's bigge...

Given the heightened focus on the opioid crisis and its intersection with adequate chronic pain management, there is an impetus to shift patient care toward self-management and comprehensive interdisciplinary modalities. However, despite the evidence base for efficacy, pain psychology remains largely relegated to the complementary and alternative medicine designations and medical providers struggle to search for trained pain psychologists in their community. This unique book makes core psy...

A sweeping journey through the foundations, triumphs, and transformations of British literature. This monumental volume gathers fifty of the most influential and enduring works ever written in the English language. From the heroic epic of Beowulf to the philosophical sublimity of the Romantic poets, from Shakespeare's immortal tragedies to the visionary science fiction of H. G. Wells, this collection traces the evolution of a literary tradition that shaped the modern world. Organized chron...

This well-established and authoritative work, now in its seventh edition, is the most detailed reference source on the law relating to minority shareholders. As more and more legal emphasis is put on corporate governance, and as the influence of shareholder activism continues to grow, this book is the leading resource for practitioners requiring up-to-date, detailed information on the rights and remedies available to minority shareholders. The book provides detailed and incisive coverage o...

What does later life look like when it is lived in the companionship of other species? Similarly, how do other species age (or not) with humans, and what sort of (a)symmetries, if any, are brought to light around how we understand and think about aging? So far, aging has been investigated in the social sciences in purely human terms. This is the first collection of original work that considers aging as taking place in relation to other species. This volume aims to start a conversation abou...

This well-established and authoritative work is the most detailed reference source on the law relating to minority shareholders. As more and more legal emphasis is put on corporate governance, and as the influence of shareholder activism continues to grow, practitioners increasingly need a source of up-to-date and detailed information on the rights and remedies available to the minority. This is the only book to focus on this increasingly topical and important subject. This sixth edition f...