In line with the British Psychological Society's recent recommendations for teaching the history of psychology, this comprehensive undergraduate textbook emphasizes the philosophical, cultural and social elements that influenced psychology's development. The authors demonstrate that psychology is both a human (i.e. psychoanalytic or phenomenological) and natural (i.e. cognitive) science, exploring broad social-historical and philosophical themes such as the role of diverse cultures and wom...

Outline of Theoretical Psychology discusses basic philosophical problems in the discipline and profession of psychology. The author addresses such topics as what it means to be human in psychology; how psychological knowledge is possible and what it consists of; the role of social justice in psychology; and how aesthetic experience could help us to understand the human condition. Proposing possible solutions to a range of such issues, Thomas Teo situates theoretical questions within tradit...

They both need each other—in more ways than one. A Hollywood fake-relationship romance heats up in Nashville.Freshly minted leading lady Ana Barlow is living the dream, preparing to go on location to film a Greek-god epic at Nashville’s replica of the Parthenon. But when a sighting with her married co-star threatens to tank her career, she comes up with a plan: She’ll pretend to date his stunt double, Levi Stephens, and let everyone believe he’s who she was spotted...

Antenatal courses - the NHS, the NCT, Bump and Baby Club, Happy Parents Happy Baby - they all serve a purpose. But at the end of their pregnancy, after birth and throughout the postnatal period, every woman says the same thing:Why didn't they teach me THAT?'That' - is what happens when your pregnancy becomes unexpectedly high-risk, and all the goalposts change.'That' - is when the birth-plan and the playlist go out of the window; and'That' - i...

The open access volume LNCS 11739 constitutes the proceedings of the 9th International Workshop on Socio-Technical Aspects in Security, STAST 2019, held in Luxembourg, in September 2019.The total of 9 full papers together with 1 short paper was carefully reviewed and selected from 28 submissions. The papers were organized in topical sections named as follows: Methods for Socio-Technical Systems focused on instruments, frameworks and re ections on research methodology and also Syste...

This volume presents a re-envisioning of the field of theoretical psychology and offers unique visions for its present and future from leaders of North American philosophical psychology. It contends that theoretical psychology has reached ‘middle-age’ and must consider new directions to renew its growth. Rooted in a range of research traditions and the intellectual biographies of its authors, it paves the way toward this necessary revitalization of the content, activities, responsibilities...

Johnny Recruit. He’s only 14, but when Big Johnny learns his uncle’s been captured by Nazis during a WW2 air battle, he’s sure only one person who can rescue his mentor - himself. Stellar bush pilot and expert Canadian game hunter, Johnny lies about his age and joins the fight in Europe to find his best friend. But when a rival British pilot threatens to expose his secret, Johnny faces tough decisions no young kid should have to face…

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Leading researchers have contributed state-of-the-art chapters to this overview of high-performance computing in biomedical research. The book includes over 30 pages of color illustrations. Some of the important topics featured in the book include the following:

In "Beautiful Wales," Edward Thomas weaves a lyrical exploration of the Welsh landscape, capturing its ethereal beauty and profound connection to the human spirit. The book melds poetic prose with rich natural imagery, reflecting Thomas's deep appreciation for the land and its cultural significance. Written during the early 20th century, arguably a period ripe with nationalistic fervor and a burgeoning appreciation for rural life, this work sits perfectly within the pastoral tradition, rev...

In "In Pursuit of Spring," Edward Thomas embarks on a lyrical and meditative journey through the English countryside, capturing the delicate interplay between nature and human emotion. Written in 1914, this work reflects a blend of prose and poetry, where Thomas employs vivid imagery and introspective observations to paint a rich tapestry of the season's awakening. The narrative not only serves as a travelogue but also as a philosophical exploration of existence and change, embodying the t...

In "The Heart of England," Edward Thomas presents a profound exploration of the English countryside, blending rich imagery with introspective reflections that echo the poignant beauty of nature. Through a series of evocative essays and prose poems, Thomas captures the nuanced relationship between the land and the human experience, revealing how the environment shapes identity and emotion. His literary style reflects the pastoral tradition, yet it is marked by a modern sensibility that seek...