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Whistle Across the Banwy – Book One: The Strange Adventures of Dad's Hat

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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Whistle Across the Banwy – Book One: The Strange Adventures of Dad's Hat

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

Have you ever thought about hats? Nearly everybody has at least one, so there must be millions of them about. This is the story about one special hat and his adventures when he loses his Owner.

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Paragon Publishing

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1782226729

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9781782226727

Keep Your Own Council

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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William Skinner is Town Clerk to Greenhills, a market town on the English I Welsh border. William is an excellent Clerk to the Council and keeps the town’s affairs running smoothly; he is also devious and unscrupulous, and due to certain information he has about certain members, he runs the Council with an iron hand and the council meetings have become a mere formality to rubber-stamp the Clerk’s wishes. William has three loves in his life: money, power and his voluptuous secretary Nancy. Aided and abetted by Harold Prendergast, the incumbent Mayor, who runs a high class Gentleman’s Outfitters in the town, the Clerk and his friend are able to freely indulge their liking for the finer things in life, in particular expensive cars and vintage malt whisky. Due to the border line, which follows the winding course of the River Drenwy, most of the town lies in England, a situation which has long been a source of argument between the English and Welsh Nationalist residents, occasionally fuelled to violent levels by over consumption of strong Borderer beer, but for most of the time the Border issue remains dormant and Greenhills residents go about their daily lives in the peace and tranquillity of the sleepy market town. But the peaceful days are to abruptly end at nine o’clock on a warm July morning in an ancient public house, the Welsh Dragon, when a part-time builder and handyman, Dai Jones, accidentally discovers a centuries old charter when, in mid swing, the head flies off his old sledge hammer and a Welsh Dragon is roused and begins to flex its mighty muscles…

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1782225544

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9781782225546

The Meccano Apprentice 2

Growing up in a hurry

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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The Meccano Apprentice 2

Growing up in a hurry

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

Growing up in a hurry is the second book of the Meccano Apprentice trilogy and the next stage in the adolescent race to reach adulthood - that glorious, magical world of love, fun, freedom and ... responsibility and National Service.

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1782227954

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Whistle Across the Banwy – Book Two: Brendan Badger

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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Whistle Across the Banwy – Book Two: Brendan Badger

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

“And while he was standing there thinking, a large van came past and in the twilight he saw, painted on the side, a great, big green Shamrock! And that wasn’t all. As it drove away he gazed after it, almost in disbelief, for there, painted on the back, was another great, big green Shamrock. And it was as if a bright light had suddenly been switched on inside his head and he realised what was wrong with him. He wasn’t ill - he was homesick! Homesick for his beloved Ireland . . .”

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1782226737

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The World at Our Feet

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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The World at Our Feet

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

Although this book describes three backpacking journeys undertaken by my wife, Vivien, and myself, it is not simply an account of those walks. Essentially it is about people. The people we met as we went along our way and ourselves. About our experience, frequently hilarious, sometimes frightening but always unique. About our feelings, which see-sawed as wildly as the amazing paths we walked along. From the dizzy heights of hope, to the black depths of despair and what we discovered about our fellow human beings and this wonderful, ever changing world in which we live. All the events and situations depicted in each journey are true although obviously not exactly as they have been written down. The three areas depicted in this book are: Mid Lancashire near the Forest of Bowland The South West Peninsular Coast Path, from Minehead to Heddons Mouth. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path.

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1782225870

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Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Adjustment and Growth

By: Spencer A. Rathus,Jeffrey S. Nevid

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Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Adjustment and Growth

By: Spencer A. Rathus,Jeffrey S. Nevid

In the 14th edition of this market leading title, Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth, authors Spencer Rathus and Jeffrey Nevid continue to reflect on the many ways in which psychology relates to the lives we live and the important roles that psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. Throughout the text, the authors explore applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting life challenges such as managing time, developing self-identity, building and maintaining relationships, adopting healthier lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders. The new edition has been thoroughly updated to meet the needs and concerns of a new generation of students. It provides additional information on psychology in the digital age, social media, the current Opioid crisis, as well as offering greater coverage of matters concerning sexuality and gender, and sexual orientation.

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John Wiley & Sons

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111953349X

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Exploring Health Psychology

By: Spencer A. Rathus,Jeffrey S. Nevid

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Exploring Health Psychology

By: Spencer A. Rathus,Jeffrey S. Nevid

Exploring Health Psychology provides comprehensive yet student-friendly coverage of both traditional topics in the field and important contemporary issues relating to reproductive, sexual, and psychological health. Using an informal, sometimes humorous narrative, the authors engage students of all interest levels, abilities, and learning styles by emphasizing the application of health and wellbeing psychology in their daily lives. Balancing depth and accessibly, each chapter describes the body systems relevant to a particular topic, incorporates up-to-date information and research, and contains relatable examples, real-world applications, compelling discussion and review questions, personal stories and vignettes, a running glossary, and more. Broad in scope, Exploring Health Psychology examines the interactions between biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors in psychological disorders and discusses their psychological and medical treatment. Critical psychological health issues such as anxiety and depression, the health of sexual and gender minorities, and the psychological dangers and pitfalls of the digital age are addressed to meet the needs of today’s students. An array of active learning features based on the SQ4R pedagogy—Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Reflect, and Review—enables students to take an active role in the learning process, develop effective study habits, strengthen critical and scientific thinking, and comprehend, retain, and apply the material.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119686997

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Getting Help

The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Self-Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Problems

By: Jeffrey C. Wood

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Getting Help

The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Self-Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health Problems

By: Jeffrey C. Wood

A Complete, Definitive Guide to Mental Health Care Do you have questions about mental health care? You're not alone. Despite solid proof that good mental health care can greatly improve both physical health and quality of life, managed care systems have made mental health care a low priority. Without easy access to professional advice from psychologists and psychiatrists, most of us turn to the Internet or the news media for information about mental health-and what a confusing, seemingly endless jumble that can be! Now, at last, you can stop guessing about mental health care. Getting Help is a clear and comprehensive guide that will answer all of your questions about mental health conditions, practitioners, and treatments. Equipped with this resource, you'll be in a powerful position to take control of your own mental health care and the care of the people you love. Everything you need to know about: •The symptoms and characteristic of common mental health conditions •Different types of mental health professionals and the services they offer •Psychotherapeutic and medical treatment methods •How to choose an approach that is just right for a particular mental health issue

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New Harbinger Publications

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1608824373

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Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Adjustment and Growth

By: Jeffrey S. Nevid,Spencer A. Rathus

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Psychology and the Challenges of Life

Adjustment and Growth

By: Jeffrey S. Nevid,Spencer A. Rathus

This text is an unbound, three hole punched version. In the 13th edition of Psychology and the Challenges of Life: Adjustment and Growth, Binder Ready Version, 13th Edition authors Jeffrey Nevid and Spencer Rathus continue to reflect on the many ways in which psychology relates to the lives we live and the important roles that psychology can play in helping us adjust to the many challenges we face in our daily lives. Throughout, the authors explore applications of psychological concepts and principles in meeting life challenges such as managing our time, developing our self-identity, building and maintaining friendships and intimate relationships, adopting healthier behaviors and lifestyles, coping with stress, and dealing with emotional problems and psychological disorders.

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1118978250

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9781118978252

The Neuropsychology of Anxiety

An Enquiry Into the Function of the Septo-hippocampal System

By: Jeffrey Alan Gray,Neil McNaughton

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The Neuropsychology of Anxiety

An Enquiry Into the Function of the Septo-hippocampal System

By: Jeffrey Alan Gray,Neil McNaughton

This edition draws on data from the ethology of defense learning theory, anxiety disorders, the psychopharmacology of anti-anxiety drugs and amnesia to present a theory of anxiety and the brain systems, especially the septo-hippocampal system that subserve it.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198522711

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Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine E-Book

A Literature-Based Approach

By: Paul M. Paulman,Audrey Paulman,Jeffrey D. Harrison,Laeth S. Nasir,Sarah K. Bryan,Dean S. Collier

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Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine E-Book

A Literature-Based Approach

By: Paul M. Paulman,Audrey Paulman,Jeffrey D. Harrison,Laeth S. Nasir,Sarah K. Bryan,Dean S. Collier

Signs and Symptoms in Family Medicine, by Paul M. Paulman, MD et al, provides a unique evidence-based approach to diagnosis based on presenting signs. Focusing on the most common diagnoses observed in a medical practice, the book helps you "think horses, not zebras." A rating system for the sensitivity and specificity of the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests aids in the development of a focused and accurate differential diagnosis. This handy, take-along guide is ideal for quick reference at the bedside or a refresher while prepping for the boards. Confidently diagnose and treat common illnesses and conditions using an evidence-based, systematic approach. A unique ratings system indicates how frequently various symptoms and signs are associated with a particular diagnosis. Easily find what you need with consistently organized chapters and an at-a-glance bulleted format. "Think horses, not zebras" with a focus on the most frequently encountered diagnoses. Rule out the most serious possibilities quickly with differential diagnoses listed in descending order of severity. Review symptoms, signs, suggested work-up, and patient disposition for each diagnosis.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323081320

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9780323081320

Emergency Public Health: Preparedness and Response

Preparedness and Response

By: Girish Bobby Kapur,Jeffrey P. Smith

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Emergency Public Health: Preparedness and Response

Preparedness and Response

By: Girish Bobby Kapur,Jeffrey P. Smith

As large-scale emergencies continue to pose a threat to U.S. populations at the local, state, and national levels, the public and private sectors are demanding improved public health preparedness, response, and cooperation for such events. Emergency Public Health provides readers with important information and analysis of key public health crises threatening our local, state, and national jurisdictions. As the first text of its kind in the emerging field of emergency public health, it provides a framework for public health professionals, policy makers, first responders, and emergency healthcare providers to plan and implement effective measures to protect the public health of civilian populations during times of emergencies. Written by experts with both emergency healthcare and public health backgrounds, the case-based chapters provide valuable information on the preparedness, response, and mitigation of emergency public health topics. In addition, Emergency Public Health contains timely information of key areas such as public health law and the interactions among government jurisdictions. Each chapter also includes online resources for the reader to pursue additional web-based resources. Important features: - Chapters written by emergency physicians with public health degrees - Case-based chapters - Web resources provided - Covers large-scale issues such as public health law, government jurisdictions, NGO’s, - Chapter devoted to specific needs of children - Chapter on mental health issues in times of public health emergencies - Specific chapters on public health tools such as surveillance and rapid needs assessment - Each chapter follows a consistent structure to maintain clarity and continuity throughout the text: A. Introduction B. Historical perspectives C. Preparedness D. Response E. Case study F. On-line resources Competitive features: - Covers natural emergencies - Covers key topics in terrorism - Covers primary topics for disaster medicine Questions for instructors - What are the key topics in your course? - How do you like to prepare your students for public health emergencies? - What management principles are addressed in your course? - Do you teach special issues such as children and mental health issues during emergencies?

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Jones & Bartlett Publishers

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1449659713

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9781449659714

Substance Use and Addiction Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

By: Jeffrey H. Samet,Patrick G O'Connor,Michael D Stein

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Substance Use and Addiction Medicine, An Issue of Medical Clinics of North America

By: Jeffrey H. Samet,Patrick G O'Connor,Michael D Stein

This issue of Medical Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Jeffrey H. Samet, Patrick G. O'Connor, and Michael D. Stein, is devoted to Substance Use and Addiction Medicine. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Making Unhealthy Substance Use a Part of Behavioral Health Integration in Primary Care; The Inpatient Addiction Consult Medical Service: Expertise for Hospitalized Patients with Complex Addiction Problems; The Addiction Physician Workforce: Addiction Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine Collaboration in a New Age; Preventing Opioid Overdose in the Clinic and Hospital: Analgesia and Opioid Antagonists; The Role of Non-Traditional Maintenance Treatments: Injectable Opioid Agonist Therapies and Managed Alcohol Programs; Office-Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) in Primary Care: Models that Work; Alcohol Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy: the Use of FDA and non-FDA Approved Medications; When and How to Treat Possible Cannabis Use Disorder; Clinical Presentations of New Drugs with Abuse Potential; Use of Technology in Addiction Therapy; Sleep Management Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders; Pain Management Among Patients with Substance Use Disorders; E-Cigarettes: A Path to Recovery or a Road to Hell?; Are Adolescent and Young Adults Different When Addressing Substance Use Disorders?; and Smoking Cessation for Those in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders.

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Elsevier Health Sciences

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0323610676

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9780323610674

Angst

Origins of Anxiety and Depression

By: Jeffrey P. Kahn

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Angst

Origins of Anxiety and Depression

By: Jeffrey P. Kahn

Why do so many people suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous angst? Some twenty percent of us are afflicted with common Anxiety and Depressive disorders. That's not just nervous or scared or sad - that is painful dysfunction without obvious benefit. A new theoretical synthesis suggests that while animals share a set of evolved social instincts, we humans experience commonplace Anxiety and Depressive disorders when we use our reason to defy that biology.

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Oxford University Press

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0199796440

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9780199796441

Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Jeffrey J. Schaider,Roger M. Barkin,Stephen R. Hayden,Richard E. Wolfe,Adam Z. Barkin,Philip Shayne,Peter Rosen

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Rosen & Barkin's 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

By: Jeffrey J. Schaider,Roger M. Barkin,Stephen R. Hayden,Richard E. Wolfe,Adam Z. Barkin,Philip Shayne,Peter Rosen

This best-selling emergency department reference is now in its thoroughly updated Fourth Edition. The foremost authorities provide practical information on over 600 clinical problems in a fast-access two-page outline format that's perfect for on-the-spot consultation during care in the emergency department. Coverage of each disorder includes clinical presentation, pre-hospital, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and ICD-9 coding. Icons enable practitioners to quickly spot the information they need. This edition provides up-to-date information on topics such as emerging infections, new protocols, and new treatments.

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1451160976

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9781451160970

Meyler's Side Effects of Psychiatric Drugs

By: Jeffrey K. Aronson

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Meyler's Side Effects of Psychiatric Drugs

By: Jeffrey K. Aronson

Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician. The unwarranted effects of medications used in psychiatry can adversely affect a treatment plan. This book is critical in helping psychiatrists and mental health professionals assess the adverse effects of drugs such as antidepressants, mood stabilizers, hypnosedatives, and antipsychotic drugs.The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals. Drug names have usually been designated by their recommended or proposed International Non-proprietary Names (rINN or pINN); when those are not available, clinical names have been used. In some cases, brand names have been used.This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of psychiatric mediations. - Surpasses the Physician's Desk Reference © by including clinical case studies and independent expert analysis - Complete index of drug names - Most complete cross referencing of drug-drug interactions available - Extensive references to primary and secondary literature - Also includes information on adverse effects in pregnancy The book is divided into six sections: - Antidepressants – A general introduction to their adverse effects, followed by monographs on individual drugs and groups of drugs (including lithium) - Neuroleptic drugs – A general introduction to their adverse effects, followed by monographs on individual drugs - Hypnosedatives - A general introduction to their adverse effects, followed by monographs on individual drugs - Drugs of abuse - Drugs used to treat Alzheimer's disease - Psychological and psychiatric adverse effects of non-psychoactive drugs

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0080932878

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9780080932873

Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs Used in Anesthesia

By: Jeffrey K. Aronson

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Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs Used in Anesthesia

By: Jeffrey K. Aronson

Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician. A safe and efficient anesthesia practice requires appropriate drug knowledge. Catastrophes under anesthesia have focused attention on the interaction between drugs, including prescribed and non-prescribed medications, including interactions with vitamins, herbal preparations, traditional remedies, and food supplements.This book summarizes the adverse effects of a large range of drugs used in anesthesia. The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals.This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of anesthesia.Elsevier now offers a series of derivative works based on the acclaimed Meylers Side Effect of Drugs, 15th Edition. These individual volumes are grouped by specialty to benefit the practicing physician or health care clinician. A safe and efficient anesthesia practice requires appropriate drug knowledge. Catastrophes under anesthesia have focused attention on the interaction between drugs, including prescribed and non-prescribed medications, including interactions with vitamins, herbal preparations, traditional remedies, and food supplements. This book summarizes the adverse effects of a large range of drugs used in anesthesia. The material is drawn from the 15th edition of the internationally renowned encyclopedia, Meyler's Side Effects of Drugs, and the latest volumes in the companion series, Side Effects of Drugs Annuals. This volume is critical for any health professional involved in the administration of anesthesia. - Surpasses the Physician's Desk Reference © by including clinical case studies and independent expert analysis - Complete index of drug names - Most complete cross referencing of drug-drug interactions available The book is divided into three separate sections: - General Anesthetics – A general introduction to their adverse effects, followed by monographs on individual inhalational and intravenous anesthetics. - Local Anesthetics – A general introduction to their adverse effects including the adverse effects of different routes of administration, followed by monographs on individual local anesthetics. - Neuromuscular Blocking Agents and Muscle Relaxants - A general introduction to their adverse effects, followed by monographs on individual agents. Drug names have usually been designated by their recommended or proposed International Non-proprietary Names (rINN or pINN); when those are not available, clinical names have been used. In some cases, brand names have been used.

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0080932916

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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

By: Jeffrey S. Nevid

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Essentials of Abnormal Psychology in a Changing World

By: Jeffrey S. Nevid

Drawn from the strengths of the full version this brief introduction provides readers with a firm foundation in the field of abnormal psychology. The book adopts an interactive approach designed to help students examine how multiple factors influence the development of psychological disorders. Engaging case examples demonstrate the influence of diversity and self-scoring questionnaires involve readers in the material. This streamlined version of the full volume provides complete coverage of theoretical perspectives and methods of treatment, classification and assessment of abnormal behavior, stress, anxiety, Dissociative and Somatoform disorders, mood, eating and sleep disorders, gender identity disorder, schizophrenia, abnormal behavior in childhood and adolescence and disorders related to aging. For mental health professionals and individuals interested in abnormal behavior.

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0131206869

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9780131206861

Contemporary Literary Criticism

By: Jeffrey W. Hunter

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Contemporary Literary Criticism

By: Jeffrey W. Hunter

Covers authors who are currently active or who died after December 31, 1959. Profiles novelists, poets, playwrights and other creative and nonfiction writers by providing criticism taken from books, magazines, literary reviews, newspapers and scholarly journals.

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Contemporary Literary Criticis

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0787679631

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9780787679637

Within the Social World

Essays in Social Psychology

By: Jeffrey Chuan-che Chin,Cardell K. Jacobson

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Within the Social World

Essays in Social Psychology

By: Jeffrey Chuan-che Chin,Cardell K. Jacobson

This anthology, designed to be accessible to undergraduate students, contains original and classic essays on social psychology from sociological perspectives.

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Allyn & Bacon

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0205498884

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9780205498888

The Meccano Apprentice

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

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The Meccano Apprentice

By: Jeffrey Roy Byrne

A few weeks after I made an attempt to rocket power a Dinky Toy, nearly blowing up the Toolroom in the process, I left the Meccano factory to present myself at Cardington Air Force Base to do my National Service in the R A F. Three days later I was back, having been pronounced unfit to serve Queen and Country because I had suffered two severe bouts of pneumonia as a child. At a previous medical I had been graded A1. My family were happy to see the return of the ‘prodigal’, not so my current girlfriend, she had wasted no time in finding a replacement. After my explosive exit I was also less than welcome when I arrived back at Meccano on the following Monday but, because I had left to do my duty in the armed forces, by law they had to give me my job back. I was immediately moved into the Tool Repair, next door where, presumably, they thought I would be out of harm’s way, and the main Toolroom staff would be safer without a budding bomb maker in their midst. Life moved on, then one Sunday afternoon I happened to be near Binns Road and decided to pay a nostalgic visit to the old Meccano factory, now closed. Outwardly the building looked much as I remembered but when I peered in through a small window set in one of the massive doors I looked upon total devastation, demolition was well under way. For a long time I gazed as the memories flooded back so real and fresh, that I realised such unique experiences should not be allowed to simply fade away as the place in which they were created was fading away, they must be preserved. And so . . . . All the incidents in this narrative actually happened although, obviously, not precisely as depicted. This book has not been written to extol the wonderful products which poured from the Binns Road production lines for over fifty years, that has been done many times, but rather it is to bring to the reader the experiences, good and bad, happy and sometimes traumatic of a young apprentice growing up in the legendary factory that was Meccano. Except for the author most of the names have been changed to protect the innocent (and the not so innocent).

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1782225331

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