The acclaimed social psychologist offers an insider’s look at his research and groundbreaking findings on stereotypes and identity.Claude M. Steele, who has been called “one of the few great social psychologists,” offers a vivid first-person account of the research that supports his groundbreaking conclusions on stereotypes and identity. He sheds new light on American social phenomena from racial and gender gaps in test scores to the belief in the superior athletic prowess of black...

“Churn offers a way forward for anyone seeking to foster trust and build community during a time of seemingly insurmountable group divides.” —Jennifer Richeson, Yale UniversityNearly two decades after the publication of Whistling Vivaldi, a landmark work that analyzed stereotype threats and how we can mitigate their corrosive effects, the legendary social psychologist Claude M. Steele returns with an equally ambitious work that examines “churn”—th...

With Malcolm Gladwell–like clarity, Churn captures the most commonplace tensions of life in a multifaceted democracy and how to minimize their corrosive effects in everyday life.A pioneer of social psychology, Claude M. Steele is renowned for Whistling Vivaldi, a runaway bestseller that analyzed societal stereotypes—from beliefs about racial and gender test score gaps to the athletic prowess of Black men—and how t...

“Korku dilinin uzmanı olmuştum. Beni gören çiftler caddenin öbür tarafına geçiyordu. Safdilin tekiydim. Benden ölümüne korkan insanlara ‘İyi akşamlar,’ deyip sokakta sırıta sırıta yürüyordum. Kimseyi incitmemeye çalışıyordum ama nasıl yapacaktım bunu?… Hissettiğim gerginlikten ötürü ıslık çalmaya başladım ve iyi ıslık çaldığımı fark ettim. Temiz ve hoş bir sesim varmış meğer, gayet de ahenkli. O gece sokakta Beatles’dan şarkılar ve Vivaldi’nin Dört Mevsim’ini çaldım ıslıkla. Nağmelerimi du...

Brainspotting has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising developments in trauma therapy. Thousands of clinicians worldwide report remarkable results with this brain-body approach that uses eye position to access and process traumatic material. Yet until now, therapists seeking a thorough, balanced, and clinically practical guide have had limited resources. This book fills that gap with everything mental health professionals need to understand, implement, and integrate Brainspotting i...

Pittsburgh Steel CityDiscover the energy, history, and innovation of Pittsburgh—America's iconic Steel City. Pittsburgh Steel City is an engaging travel and cultural guide that takes readers through the city's remarkable transformation from an industrial powerhouse to a thriving destination known for its world-class museums, scenic riverfronts, vibrant neighborhoods, and dynamic food scene.Whether you're planning your first visit or looking to expl...

Sie floh aus einem goldenen Käfig in die wilde Unbekanntheit. Er fand Frieden in der Einsamkeit. Doch die Wüste hat eine Art, Herzen zusammenzuführen …Rosalind Sinclair, eine temperamentvolle Südstaaten-Schönheit, kehrt ihrem luxuriösen Leben in Savannah den Rücken und flieht in das ungezähmte Arizona-Territorium, auf der Suche nach einem Leben voller Abenteuer fernab der starren Erwartungen der Gesellschaft. Gestrandet und schutzlos in der weiten, gnadenlosen Landschaft kreuzen si...

When protecting the innocent means risking everything you've built...Martha never imagined that fleeing with her dying friend's baby would lead her to a marriage of convenience with a taciturn Texas rancher. Ezra Hollister offered her his name and protection—a sanctuary from the dangerous man hunting them both. What started as a desperate bargain slowly transforms into something neither expected: a family built on trust, sacrifice, and quiet devotion.But safety is an illusi...

“An important and powerful book” that radically reframes the debates swirling around the academic achievement of African-American students (Boston Review)“The solutions offered by each essay are creative, inspirational, and good old common sense." —Los Angeles TimesIn 3 separate but allied essays, African-American scholars Theresa Perry, Claude Steele, and Asa Hilliard examine the alleged ‘achievement gap’ between Black an...

Huyó de una jaula dorada hacia lo salvaje desconocido. Él encontró la paz en la soledad. Pero el desierto tiene una forma de unir los corazones...Rosalind Sinclair, una enérgica belleza sureña, abandona su fastuosa vida en Savannah y escapa al indómito territorio de Arizona, buscando una vida de aventuras lejos de las rígidas expectativas de la sociedad. Desamparada y vulnerable en el vasto e implacable paisaje, su camino choca con Jack, un ranchero rudo y solitario cuya fuerza sil...

Con el agreste paisaje fronterizo de Colorado como telón de fondo, dos almas heridas descubren que, a veces, el mayor riesgo es abrir el corazón a una segunda oportunidad. Cuando Beatrice Murray baja del tren en medio de una tormenta de nieve en Colorado, está huyendo de los problemas en Irlanda con solo un contrato de novia por correo como salvavidas.Pero su nuevo marido, Caleb Wells, sigue llorando la pérdida de su amada primera esposa, y sus traumatizados hijos ponen a prueba su...

This collection consists of the greatest British mystery novels and detective stories, all concocted by the masterminds of the mystery genre: Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes Series A Study in Scarlet The Sign of Four The Hound of the Baskervilles The Valley of Fear The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Return of Sherlock Holmes His Last Bow The Case Book of Sherlock Holmes Other Mysteries True Crime Stories Edgar Wallace: Four Just Men Series Mr. J. G. Re...