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Managing Industrial Decline

The British Coal Industry Between the Wars

By: Michael Dintenfass

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Managing Industrial Decline

The British Coal Industry Between the Wars

By: Michael Dintenfass

Managing Industrial Decline examines the dramatic decline of the British coal industry through the lens of comparative business history, challenging the prevailing belief that the industry's decline was due primarily to global economic factors and instead demonstrating that entrepreneurial failings of individual coal firms contributed significantly to the problem. Through a comparative analysis of company histories, Dintenfass shows how the full range of business operations at British coal firms, including labor management policies, technological choices, and marketing practices, affected their performance. The histories of individual firms demonstrate that the managements could improve productivity, increase sale prices, and sustain profitability, even as the coal trade succumbed to cyclical depression and secular decline. According to Dintenfass, comparisons between the individual firms and the regional coal industries to which they belonged show that neighboring firms were slow to introduce the modest innovations that the successful firms pioneered. Since there were few barriers to the implementation of these strategies, it appears that Britain's coal masters miscalculated their costs and benefits, contributing to the problem by failing to adopt inexpensive and accessible second-best solutions to production and commercial problems. Managing Industrial Decline, breaks new ground in the field of business history and restores entrepreneurship to its proper place in the analysis of industrial decline.

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Ohio State University Press

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0814205690

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A History of Psychology in Ten Questions

Lessons for Modern Life

By: Michael Hyland

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A History of Psychology in Ten Questions

Lessons for Modern Life

By: Michael Hyland

The second edition of this student-friendly book uses the history of psychology as a backdrop to provide a commentary on key historical developments and modern dilemmas, whilst encouraging readers to think about questions affecting life today. How do you know if something is true? How do you explain and control behaviour? What is the relation between psychology and physiology? How will artificial intelligence affect humanity? This book answers these and other questions by covering a wide range of topics in psychology, including neuroscience, personality, behaviourism, cognitive and humanistic psychology, qualitative methodology, inheritance and hermeneutics, all brought up to date with recent research. Drawing on the author’s own teaching, the book is structured around ten key questions where the history of psychology provides insight into modern life. Accessible for all readers, each chapter is also equipped with a ‘Lesson for modern life’ and nine ‘Essays and discussion topics’ so that readers can apply these ideas to their own thought practice. These provide interesting topics for discussion around issues that affect life and society. This insightful text encourages readers to question their own lives and the wider society by providing an engaging introduction to debates in history and contemporary society. The book is also the ideal resource for undergraduate students of psychology taking CHIPS and other history of psychology modules, as well as anyone generally interested in learning more about this fascinating subject. This text also has its own Instructors Resources, which includes Multiple Choice Questions, Student Slides and Lecture Slides. These will be available from Routledge’s Instructors Hub, once the book has published.

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Taylor & Francis

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1000990974

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Eruption

Following Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton Started Another Masterpiece—James Patterson Just Finished It

By: Michael Crichton,James Patterson

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Eruption

Following Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton Started Another Masterpiece—James Patterson Just Finished It

By: Michael Crichton,James Patterson

Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! The biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano. “The book is a classic summer beach read...Eruption will revive the art of speed-reading...told with a singular voice that is a compelling amalgam of the two writers.”—USA Today “Eruption is an epic thriller…fast-paced and deeply considered…a cinematic story rooted in science and infused with plenty of heart, tackling big themes like love and loss.” –Time The master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years. Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had a passion project he’d been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world’s most popular storyteller. “Explosive…the summer’s ultimate literary mashup.” —Washington Post "Takes readers on a thrilling journey." —BBC "Beachbag-ready." —Boston Globe “A seismic publishing event…all the elements of a summer blockbuster…it’s a thrill and the pages practically turn themselves.” —Associated Press “Eruption is this summer’s literary version of a blockbuster action movie.” –Los Angeles Times "Breakneck and plausible." —Publishers Weekly

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Little, Brown

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0316565083

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Rights of Power

By: Michael Alan Claybourne

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Rights of Power

By: Michael Alan Claybourne

Three years ago star Sheriffs Deputy Wesley Cobin was accused of murdering his partner. The evidence against him was conclusive. Instead of serving out a life sentence, however, he used a crack legal team to slip out of the charges. Now, he lives the life of an outcast. Shaken by Cobins betrayal of trust, Sheriff Fineas Tully spends his days trying to forget the past as he watches his former ace detective heading into a self-destructive tailspin. Then they find the body. The suspicions of the townsfolks and Tullys Deputies, naturally turn to the one man in town who already slipped through the hands of justice. While initially unconvinced of Cobins guilt, when the next body turns out to be the reporter who covered the controversial trial, is there a better suspect? Tully must race to uncover the truth before the townsfolk, or Cobin, can do any more damage, while trying to sort out all of the emotions connected to the boy he once mentored. Meanwhile Cobin makes it his goal to stay one step ahead of Tully in his own parallel investigation, but is the truth really what hes searching for? Things begin to spiral ever more out of control when the past, and Cobins homicidal father, are dragged into the mix. As the body count rises Tully begins to wonder if there is anyone left that he can trust to weigh the evidence, before the case is ripped from his hands. How many bodies will it take for the real motive to be puzzled out, will Cobin pay for his rights of power, and will Tullys own daughter be one of the next victims?

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Xlibris Corporation

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146919399X

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People Studying People

The Human Element in Fieldwork

By: Robert A. Georges,Michael Owen Jones

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People Studying People

The Human Element in Fieldwork

By: Robert A. Georges,Michael Owen Jones

The authors of this book demonstrate that fieldwork is first and foremost a human pursuit. They draw upon published and unpublished accounts of fieldworkers' personal experiences to develop the thesis that an appreciation of fieldwork as a unique mode of inquiry depends upon an understanding of the role the human element plays in it. They analyze the processes involved when people study people firsthand, focusing upon the recurrent human problems that arise and must be solved. The human processes and problems, they argue, are common to all fieldwork, regardless of the disciplinary backgrounds or the specific interests of individual researchers.

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Univ of California Press

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0520039890

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Land of Disenchantment

Latina/o Identities and Transformations in Northern New Mexico

By: Michael L. Trujillo

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Land of Disenchantment

Latina/o Identities and Transformations in Northern New Mexico

By: Michael L. Trujillo

New Mexico's Española Valley is situated in the northern part of the state between the fabled Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains. Many of the Valley’s communities have roots in the Spanish and Mexican periods of colonization, while the Native American Pueblos of Ohkay Owingeh and Santa Clara are far older. The Valley's residents include a large Native American population, an influential "Anglo" or "non-Hispanic white" minority, and a growing Mexican immigrant community. In spite of the varied populace, native New Mexican Latinos, or Nuevomexicanos, remain the majority and retain control of area politics. In this experimental ethnography, Michael Trujillo presents a vision of Española that addresses its denigration by neighbors--and some of its residents--because it represents the antithesis of the positive narrative of New Mexico. Contradicting the popular notion of New Mexico as the "Land of Enchantment," a fusion of race, landscape, architecture, and food into a romanticized commodity, Trujillo probes beneath the surface to reveal the causes of social dysfunction brought about by colonization and te transition from a pastoral to an urban economy.

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UNM Press

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0826347371

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Odour of Rectitude

By: Michael Eisele

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Odour of Rectitude

By: Michael Eisele

This book contains twelve tales taking place in Canada, the land of the midnight sun. Where the past lingers amid myriad voices of the wilderness. The stories are written in the narrative style of the author's other books. They are neither trendy nor suggestive. Whether intentional or inadvertent, something always happens. One story takes place in the island of Barbados; it describes a woman dickering with fate.

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Michael Eisele

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0973470321

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Michael G Coney SF Gateway Omnibus

Mirror Image, Charisma, Brontomek

By: Michael G. Coney

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Michael G Coney SF Gateway Omnibus

Mirror Image, Charisma, Brontomek

By: Michael G. Coney

Michael Greatrex Coney was a British-born author who spent the last three decades of his life in Canada - including 16 years in the British Colombia Forest Service. His early work carried a sense of Cold War-inspired paranoia, but his repertoire was wide and perhaps his best novel, HELLO SUMMER, GOODBYE, is a wistful story of adolescent love on a far-distant planet. The titles collected in this omnibus come from the fertile beginning of his career and include his debut novel MIRROR IMAGE, CHARISMA and the BSFA AWARD-winning BRONTOMEK!

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Gateway

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1473202159

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9781473202153

Fallen is Babylon

By: Michael Wentela

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Fallen is Babylon

By: Michael Wentela

In a plague-ravaged world in the not-too-distant future, Vann Arnett believes he may be the last unaffected survivor in a city populated by bloodthirsty monsters. During the daylight hours he struggles to survive, mourning the loss of his wife and daughter 18 months earlier, while at night he fights to keep his sanity. Safe behind the walls of his fortified stronghold, he endures the nighttime torment of the Kindred, the affected survivors who have mutated into vampire-like creatures that seek to destroy him. Vann longs for human contact, and a chance daytime encounter with an affected survivor - a young woman who isn't part of the Kindred - not only revives his sense of hope but forces him to reevaluate his beliefs about the supposedly nocturnal creatures. That carefully structured routine, one that keeps him safe in a world where he is surrounded by walking nightmares, is further disrupted when a group of heavily armed uninfected survivors rolls into the city. Are they a sign the world is righting itself or just the last brutal spasms of humanity's death throes? Before he can come to grips with the implications of these two events, matters quickly and savagely go awry and spiral out of control. The situation escalates rapidly and soon becomes a desperate life-and-death battle between Vann with the other unaffected survivors and the Kindred.

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Grey Gecko Press

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1938821548

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Organizational Behavior

By: Michael A. Hitt,C. Chet Miller,Adrienne Colella,Maria Triana

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Organizational Behavior

By: Michael A. Hitt,C. Chet Miller,Adrienne Colella,Maria Triana

People, processes, and technology. These are the three major drivers of business achievement. The best leaders inherently understand that great companies start with great people. This is as true now as it was during the beginning of the industrial revolution, and understanding and staying current on the latest organizational behavior research and best practices paves the way for managerial success. In this updated edition of Organizational Behavior, theory, new research and real-world case studies are combined in an engaging manner to blend together the critical concepts and skills needed to successfully manage others and build a strong organization across all levels of a company. Featuring an in-depth view of the process and practice of managing individuals, teams, and entire organizations, the text provides a solid foundation for students and future managers.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119391733

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Battling Demons

Witchcraft, Heresy, and Reform in the Late Middle Ages

By: Michael D. Bailey

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Battling Demons

Witchcraft, Heresy, and Reform in the Late Middle Ages

By: Michael D. Bailey

It was during the late Middle Ages that the full stereotype of demonic witchcraft developed in Europe, and this is the subject of this volume which places the Dominican theologian Johannes Nider at the centre of an emerging set of beliefs about diabolical sorcery and witchcraft in the 15th century.

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Penn State Press

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0271046058

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9780271046051

Nonprofit Management

Principles and Practice

By: Michael J. Worth

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Nonprofit Management

Principles and Practice

By: Michael J. Worth

Michael J. Worth’s best-seller, Nonprofit Management: Principles and Practice, provides a comprehensive, insightful overview of key topics nonprofit leaders encounter daily. Worth covers both the governance and management of nonprofit organizations—the scope and structure of the nonprofit sector, leadership of nonprofits, management, fundraising, earned income strategies, financial management, lobbying and advocacy, managing international and global organizations, and social entrepreneurship—helping readers understand what they are and how they work. The text balances research, theory, and practitioner literature with current cases and the most recent data available, making it appropriate for undergraduates, graduate students, and nonprofit professionals.

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CQ Press

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1071884107

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9781071884102

Connectomic Medicine

Guide to Brain AI in Treatment Decision Planning

By: Michael E. Sughrue,Jacky T. Yeung,Nicholas B. Dadario

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Connectomic Medicine

Guide to Brain AI in Treatment Decision Planning

By: Michael E. Sughrue,Jacky T. Yeung,Nicholas B. Dadario

Connectomic Medicine: A Guide to Brain AI in Treatment Decision Planning examines how to apply connectomics to clinical medicine, including discussions on techniques, applications, novel ideas, and in case examples that highlight the state-of-the-art. Written by pioneers, this volume serves as the foundation for all neuroscience clinicians/researchers venturing into the field of AI medicine, its realistic applications, and how to integrate AI connectomics into clinical practice. With widespread applications in neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry, this book is appropriate for anyone interested in cerebral network anatomy, imaging techniques, and insights into this emerging field. - Empowers readers to utilize clinically applicable AI platforms to enhance current neurological and psychiatric practices - Provides understanding on how brain connectomics pertain to patients with brain-related ailments - Serves as a guide towards maximally using existing connectomics software - Details relevant clinical and radiological background

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Elsevier

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0443190909

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9780443190902

RKO Radio Pictures Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Films, 1929-1956

By: Michael R. Pitts

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RKO Radio Pictures Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Films, 1929-1956

By: Michael R. Pitts

King Kong and The Thing from Another World are among the most popular horror and science fiction films of all time and both were made by RKO Radio Pictures. Between 1929 and 1956, RKO released more than 140 genre features, including The Most Dangerous Game, The Phantom of Crestwood, Before Dawn, The Monkey's Paw, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, You'll Find Out, The Spiral Staircase, The Enchanted Cottage, It's a Wonderful Life, Captive Women and Killers from Space. RKO is remembered for its series of psychological horror movies produced by Val Lewton, including Cat People, I Walked with a Zombie, The Seventh Victim and The Body Snatcher. The studio also produced films in the adventure, comedy, fantasy, mystery and western genres. They released many Walt Disney classics--Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Pinocchio, Cinderella, Peter Pan--as well as several "Tarzan" features. This volume covers these movies in detail with critical and historical analysis, in-depth plot synopsis and numerous contemporary reviews.

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McFarland

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0786460474

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9780786460472

The History of the Harwood Families of Darwen, Lancashire

By: Michael Harwood

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The History of the Harwood Families of Darwen, Lancashire

By: Michael Harwood

This book gives an insight into how our Lancashire ancestors lived and interacted with the environment in which they existed, over the centuries. Apart from a general history of Darwen life, this volume covers not only the very first ancestral tree but follows the story of one particular family branch through to the twentieth century and into living memory. The story includes detailed information of many other families which whom the Harwoods have intermingled over the centuries, and it would be a rare Darwener, who could not find some connection to his own ancestors within these pages. “Enthusiasm, in-depth research, and a unique authorial voice: this book is what genealogy should result in. It locates the Harwood family in a specific historical place and then watches them grow up and move out. Family journeys are explored from the paper mills of Kent to the goldfields of Ballarat and Maori massacres. “The sheer numbers of documents illustrated show both their value as evidence and the breadth of Mike’s research. There are fruitful and informative diversions into work, leisure, and religion, with excursions into the history of education, nonconformity, and workhouses, among many other things. It’s a story of Lancashire, and a Lancashire in the world. And it’s hard to argue with its announcement of itself not as a history but as the history of the Lancashire Harwoods. They are both typical and unique, and in tracing the development of Lancashire from a rural to an industrial economy, Mike never loses focus on his ancestors’ place in it.” —Neil Sayer, archive access manager, Lancashire Archives

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1496994647

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9781496994646

Microsoft Office 2003

By: Marjorie Hunt,Michael Halvorson

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Microsoft Office 2003

By: Marjorie Hunt,Michael Halvorson

Updated textbook for Microsoft Office 2003 covering the new features of Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. Includes higher level tasks and advanced excercises for an added challenge.

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0619188251

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9780619188252

Mirror Image

By: Michael G. Coney

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Mirror Image

By: Michael G. Coney

If an alien creature can so perfectly imitate a human being that not only is it physically and mentally indistinguishable from a man but it actually believes itself to be one, what do you do with it? Is it human? This is the question which confronts Alex Stordahl, supervisor of the harsh planet Marilyn. Initially nobody had suspected anything unusual about the largely reptilian animal life. Then Stordahl discovered the amorphs - shapeless in their natural state, but possessing a unique defence mechanism: when closely approached by a possible aggressor, they could adopt the form least likely to be attacked by the creature. When it transpires that the creatures are harmless they are quickly absorbed into the colony to provide extra labour. The the ruthless owner of the development corporation arrives from Earth. He wants to test the amorphs, and brings with him a group of four brilliant, but totally egotistical men. And trouble soon starts...

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Gateway

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0575129336

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All Things Human

Henry Codman Potter and the Social Gospel in the Episcopal Church

By: Michael Bourgeois

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All Things Human

Henry Codman Potter and the Social Gospel in the Episcopal Church

By: Michael Bourgeois

In addition to being the sixth bishop of the Diocese of New York, Henry Codman Potter (1835-1908) was a prominent voice in the Social Gospel movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This book, the first in-depth study of Potter's life and work, examines his career in the Episcopal church as well as the origins and legacy of his progressive social views. As industrialization and urbanization spread in the nineteenth century, the Social Gospel movement sought to apply Christian teachings to effect improvements in the lives of the less fortunate. Potter was firmly in this tradition, concerning himself especially with issues of race, the place of women in society, questions of labor and capital, and what he called "political righteousness." Placing Potter against the wider backdrop of nineteenth-century American Protestantism, Bourgeois explores the experiences and influences that led him to espouse these socially conscious beliefs, to work for social reform, and to write such works as Sermons of the City (1881) and The Citizen in His Relation to the Industrial Situation (1902). In telling Potter's remarkable story, All Things Human stands as a valuable contribution to intellectual and religious history as well as an exploration of the ways in which religion and society interact.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252090578

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9780252090578

History and Philosophy of Psychology

By: Man Cheung Chung,Michael E. Hyland

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History and Philosophy of Psychology

By: Man Cheung Chung,Michael E. Hyland

History and Philosophy of Psychology is a lively introduction to the historical development of psychology. Its distinct inclusion of ideas from both Eastern and Western philosophies offers students a uniquely broad view of human psychology. Whilst covering all the major landmarks in the history of psychology, the text also provides students with little-known but fascinating insights into key questions â?? such as whether Freud really cured his patients; what was nude psychotherapy; and were the early psychologists racist? Encourages students to explore the philosophical and theoretical implications of the historical development of psychology Explores key theoretical ideas and experiments in detail, with background to their development and valuable suggestions for further reading

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John Wiley & Sons

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1405179465

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9781405179461

Mental Toughness

The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement

By: Michael Sheard

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Mental Toughness

The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement

By: Michael Sheard

Mental Toughness: The Mindset Behind Sporting Achievement provides a definitive and readable overview which takes the reader to the frontiers of mental toughness research. It is an invaluable resource for sport psychology/science students, lecturers, participants and coaches.

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Routledge

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0415578957

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9780415578950

The Unknown Soldier

By: Michael Hastings

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The Unknown Soldier

By: Michael Hastings

The explosive issue of Vietnam has spawned a breathtaking novel, a thriller that captures all the intrigue and agony of the fateful conflict still on America's mind. The U.S. government is about to bury the Unknown Soldier, but one man questions the Pentagon's priorities and launches his own investigation.

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0449132595

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