Since its publication in 1949, D.O. Hebb's, The Organization of Behavior has been one of the most influential books in the fields of psychology and neuroscience. However, the original edition has been unavailable since 1966, ensuring that Hebb's comment that a classic normally means "cited but not read" is true in his case. This new edition rectifies a long-standing problem for behavioral neuroscientists--the inability to obtain one of the most cited publications in the field....

Donald Hebb was one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century and the first version of this textbook was written in 1958. This 4th edition, co-authored with Donderi, was originally published in 1987 and the object of the book was to introduce the student to the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. The authors’ concern was with scientific psychology and fundamental principles. They felt this understanding was the best preparation to following future developments...

More than two thousand Canadian women served as army nurses overseas during the First World War. The opportunity to read a diary written by one of these women—a document which was, strictly speaking, not supposed to be kept in the first place—is a unique privilege. A Canadian Nurse in the Great War grants a peek, through the diary of Ruth Loggie, into a little-known moment of our history. It also offers a glimpse into forbidden territory—women at war. Loggie’s diary provides a daily commen...

A historian examines the letters written by three residents of Canada's Maritime provinces during their service in World War I.What was the First World War really like for Maritimers overseas? This epistolary book, edited by historian Ross Hebb, contains the letters home of three Maritimers with distinct wartime experiences: a front-line soldier from Nova Scotia, a nurse from New Brunswick, and a conscripted fisherman from Prince Edward Island. Up until now, these ...

In the face of the recent financial crisis there is increased focus on long-term investment strategies. This is particularly true for institutional investors who manage our retirement savings. Simultaneously there is increased demand that financial assets be invested with an understanding of long-term environmental and social sustainability. Responsible investing provides a long-term sustainable investment strategy that values environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in investmen...

The UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment initiative has led to around a third of the world’s financial assets being managed with a commitment to invest in a way that considers environmental, social or governance (ESG) criteria. The responsible investment trend has increased dramatically since the global financial crisis, yet understanding of this field remains at an early stage.This handbook provides an atlas of current practice in the field of responsible investment....

For readers of Being Mortal and When Breath Becomes Air, the acclaimed founder of Death over Dinner offers a practical, inspiring guide to life's most difficult yet important conversation.Of the many critical conversations we will all have throughout our lifetime, few are as important as the ones discussing death—and not just the practical considerations, such as DNRs and wills, but what we fear, what we hope, and how we want to be remembered. Yet...

The history of modern Socially Responsible Investment began with the Apartheid crisis in South Africa in the 1970s. When asked if divestment played a role in ending South African Apartheid, Nelson Mandela answered "undoubtedly". But what about SRI in the 21st century, does it make a difference for society? The first part of this book explores the innovative approach of socially responsible investors in building engagement approaches, mobilizing networks, developing new products, and propos...

A down to earth tale about life growing up with a deceased father, a ghost of a mother and a sexual predator, but still found a way to live.A raw, powerful compelling story deeply personal and real. It speaks of abuse, mental health breakdowns and cancer, addiction and the kind of loneliness that makes you question your place in the world.It's a story about finding your voice, to becoming powerful and healing on your own terms.Told with honesty and an open heart. Th...

AffairsBy Julie Ann HebbesThey went looking for pleasure, for distraction, for something to make them feel alive again and found more than they bargained for.Victor is bored, mid-life, and wanking to lesbian porn.Carole’s freshly Botoxed, secretly horny, and just joined a dating site in a red dress and no bra.Neither of them are looking for each other… but the sexting gets out of hand.And so does the shower sex.And the anal.It’s di...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Army doesn't want them, they're too much trouble!MI6 does, they're the best at what they do, and they need the best.MI6 have a problem.A missing agent, kidnapped and taken to hostile territory for interrogation.Only one option is open, and that's a high-risk rescue operation over two hundred miles into hostile territory with no support.A 'do or die mission' where the stakes are high and failur...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.All they wanted was a bit of peace and quiet.What they got was drug dealers and carnage!A freak accident on a deserted road in New Zealand causes panic in MI6,Has the location of Scorpion Team been compromised? Are the team in danger?When the ‘accident’ is found not to be one, but a deliberate ‘execution’ style killing they are ordered to investigate.What follows is a ‘white knuckle’ ride as they ...