It happens all the time. People's perceptions of us are too often clouded by the filter of their own psychological histories and expectations. Now comes a book that shows readers how to control the way other people see them and to get respect, appreciation and opportunities. Martin's.
A psychotherapist's explication of the key principle underlying personality formation and transformation brings to light the origins of feelings, attitudes, and beliefs and ways of freeing oneself from depression, anxiety, shyness, fear, and other destruc
A noted psychologist identifies the ability to adapt as humankind's most crucial asset, offering techniques to harness our pliable nature to take control over our lives and overcome destructive fears
Taking a candid and provocative exploration of the nature of masculinity, a renowned psychologist provides women with the insight and advice they need to get men to commit by using modern, honest, non-manipulative techniques.
Discusses the many actions you can take before an earthquake occurs to reduce the dangers to yourself, your family, & others. These include what you can do as a citizen; as a homeowner or tenant; as a parent or head of a family; & as an individual. Also discusses what you can do during & after an earthquake. Photos.
As this century draws to a close and the new one approaches, the United States is still struggling with serious and persistent social problems. These troubling dilemmas, including poverty, homelessness, discrimination, and severe inequity, afflict some subgroups of the population more than others, and it is the plight of these at-risk groups—childr
A valuable collection of papers illustrating Akerlof's 'modern', Nobel Prize-winning methodology at work. This ovlume covers the economics of information, the theory of unemployment, the demand for money, psychology and economics, and the nature of discrimination.
Monetary policymakers & central banks disagree sharply about the role of monetary aggregates in the conduct of monetary policy. These differences in views are reflected in the way the Federal Reserve & the European Central Bank (ECB) conduct monetary policy & communicate with the public. At the Fed., the Open Market Comm. no longer specifies targets or monitoring ranges for the monetary aggregates, & comm. members seldom mention the aggregates in their deliberations. In contrast, the ECB regularly examines the implications of money growth for the inflation outlook over the medium term to long term. This essay explains the reasons why the Fed. Reserve & ECB differ in their approach to the monetary aggregates. Charts & tables.
The Indian Self-Determination Act of 1975 sought to restore self-government to peoples whose community affairs had long been administered by outsiders. This book explores whether that bold ambition was actually realized. Taking Charge is a sequel to the author’s landmark work To Show Heart, which examined Indian policy through 1975. George Castile now explores federal Indian policy in the Carter, Reagan, and first Bush administrations, tracing developments triggered by executive and congressional action—or inaction—and focusing on the dynamics of self-determination as both policy objective and byword in the wake of the landmark 1975 legislation. Drawing on unpublished presidential papers and other archival sources, Castile chronicles the efforts of three presidents to uphold Richard Nixon’s commitment to policy change, weighing such issues as the impact of Reaganomics and the advent of Indian gaming. He examines the marginalizing of Indian policy in both the executive and legislative branches in the face of larger issues, as well as the recurring tendency of policy to be driven by a single determined individual, such as South Dakota senator James Abourezk. Although self-determination is roundly advocated by all concerned with federal Indian policy, until now no book has provided a grasp of both its background and its implications. Taking Charge is an essential contribution to the critical study of that policy that allows a better understanding of contemporary Indian affairs.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.