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Survival of the Prettiest

The Science of Beauty

By: Nancy Etcoff

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A provocative and thoroughly researched inquiry into what we find beautiful and why, skewering the myth that the pursuit of beauty is a learned behavior. In Survival of the Prettiest, Nancy Etcoff, a faculty member at Harvard Medical School and a practicing psychologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, argues that beauty is neither a cultural construction, an invention of the fashion industry, nor a backlash against feminism—it’s in our biology. Beauty, she explains, is an essential and ineradicable part of human nature that is revered and ferociously pursued in nearly every civilization—and for good reason. Those features to which we are most attracted are often signals of fertility and fecundity. When seen in the context of a Darwinian struggle for survival, our sometimes extreme attempts to attain beauty—both to become beautiful ourselves and to acquire an attractive partner—suddenly become much more understandable. Moreover, if we understand how the desire for beauty is innate, then we can begin to work in our own interests, and not just the interests of our genetic tendencies.

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Survival of the Prettiest

The Science of Beauty

By: Nancy Etcoff

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The Science of Beauty

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Leading Women

20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life

By: Nancy D O'Reilly

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Leading Women

20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life

By: Nancy D O'Reilly

Now is the time... Stop waiting around for the career--and life--that you deserve and start taking the reins! Leading Women shows you how to claim power and respect, conquer your internal barriers, and change the world by helping other women do the same. Featuring stories from twenty nationally acclaimed female leaders, this empowering guide offers real-life advice for breaking free of the predetermined roles in the business world and life. Powerful women such as New York Times bestselling author Marci Shimoff, advocacy leader Gloria Feldt, and Emmy-winning television host Aurea McGarry describe what it's like to go beyond their comfort zones, hold their own in a male-dominated environment, and take control of the situations that keep many women from achieving their goals. From corporate coach Lois Frankel's key ways to becoming a natural and necessary leader to bestselling author M. Bridget Cook-Burch's struggles after years of abuse, their insight will help you embrace your purpose, seize important opportunities, and overcome any obstacle that comes your way. With the guidance of these influential, resourceful leaders, you'll maximize your personal power, exceed your business goals, and establish a network designed to support and celebrate your fellow women. Contributors include: Kristin Andress, Cheryl Benton, Claire Damken Brown, PhD, M. Bridget Cook-Burch, Vivian Diller, PhD, Gloria Feldt, Lois P. Frankel, PhD, Joanna L. Krotz, Aurea McGarry, Lisa Mininni, Shirley Osbourne, Lois Phillips, PhD, Birute Regine, PhD, Linda Rendleman, Marcia Reynolds, PhD, Marci Shimoff, Rebecca Tinsley, Sandra Ford Walston, Michele Willens, and Janet Rose Wojtalik, EdD

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Simon and Schuster

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1440584184

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Social Psychology of Dress

- with STUDIO

By: Sharron J. Lennon,Kim K. P. Johnson,Nancy A. Rudd

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Social Psychology of Dress

- with STUDIO

By: Sharron J. Lennon,Kim K. P. Johnson,Nancy A. Rudd

Social Psychology of Dress presents and explains the major theories and concepts that are important to understanding relationships between dress and human behavior. These concepts and theories are derived from such disciplines as sociology, psychology, anthropology, communication, and textiles and clothing. Information presented will provide summaries of empirical research, as well as examples from current events or popular culture. The book provides a broad-based and inclusive discussion of the social psychology of dress, including: - The study of dress and how to do it - Cultural topics such as cultural patterns including technology, cultural complexity, normative order, aesthetics, hygiene, ethnicity, ritual - Societal topics such as family, economy-occupation, social organizations and sports, fraternal organizations - Individual-focused theories on deviance, personality variables, self, values, body image and social cognition - Coverage of key theories related to dress and identity provide a strong theoretical foundation for further research Unique chapter features bring in industry application and current events. The end-of-chapter summaries, discussion questions and activities give students opportunities to study and research dress. Teaching resources including an instructor's guide, test bank and PowerPoint presentations with full-color versions of images from the textbook. Social Psychology of Dress STUDIO - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary - Download worksheets to complete chapter activities

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Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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1501313584

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9781501313585

The View From the Center of the Universe

Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos

By: Joel R. Primack,Nancy Ellen Abrams

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The View From the Center of the Universe

Discovering Our Extraordinary Place in the Cosmos

By: Joel R. Primack,Nancy Ellen Abrams

In this strikingly original book, a world-renowned cosmologist and an innovative writer of the history and philosophy of science uncover an astonishing truth: Humans actually are central to the universe. What does this mean for our culture and our personal lives? The answer is revolutionary: a science-based cosmology that allows us to understand the universe as a whole and our extraordinary place in it.

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Penguin

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1101126884

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9781101126882

The Classic Ten

The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites

By: Nancy MacDonell Smith,Nancy MacDonell

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The Classic Ten

The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites

By: Nancy MacDonell Smith,Nancy MacDonell

Discusses the origins, history, and social significance of the little black dress, the white shirt, the cashmere sweater, blue jeans, the suit, high heels, pearls, lipstick, sneakers, and the trench coat.

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0142003565

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Child and Adolescent Development

An Advanced Course

By: William Damon,Richard M. Lerner,Deanna Kuhn,Robert S. Siegler,Nancy Eisenberg

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Child and Adolescent Development

An Advanced Course

By: William Damon,Richard M. Lerner,Deanna Kuhn,Robert S. Siegler,Nancy Eisenberg

This advanced text for psychology, human development, and education provides students with state-of-the-art overviews of the discipline in an accessible, affordable format. Unique both in the depth of its coverage and in the timeliness of the research that it presents, this comprehensive text conveys the field of child and adolescent development through the voices of scientists who themselves are now shaping the field.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1118428730

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9781118428733

Remembering Me

By: Nancy Green

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Remembering Me

By: Nancy Green

This book was written to give me three sons & their children an idea of where they came from. Where they go from here is their individual decision. I have tried to touch on things that were influential in making me who I am. It is presented with love.

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Trafford Publishing

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1426929811

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New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry

By: John R. Geddes,Nancy C. Andreasen

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New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry

By: John R. Geddes,Nancy C. Andreasen

Over its two editions, The New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry has come to be regarded as one of the most popular and trusted standard psychiatry texts among psychiatrists and trainees. Bringing together 146 chapters from the leading figures in the discipline, it presents a comprehensive account of clinical psychiatry, with reference to its scientific basis and to the patient's perspective throughout. The New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, Third Edition has been extensively re-structured and streamlined to keep pace with the significant developments that have taken place in the fields of clinical psychiatry and neuroscience since publication of the second edition in 2009. The new edition has been updated throughout to include the most recent versions of the two main classification systems---the DSM-5 and the ICD-11---used throughout the world for the diagnosis of mental disorders. In the years since publication of the first edition, many new and exciting discoveries have occurred in the biological sciences, which are having a major impact on how we study and practise psychiatry. In addition, psychiatry has fostered closer ties with philosophy, and these are leading to healthy discussions about how we should diagnose and treat mental illness. This new edition recognises these and other developments. Throughout, accounts of clinical practice are linked to the underlying science, and to the evidence for the efficacy of treatments. Physical and psychological treatments, including psychodynamic approaches, are covered in depth. The history of psychiatry, ethics, public health aspects, and public attitudes to psychiatry and to patients are all given due attention.

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Oxford University Press, USA

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0198713002

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9780198713005

Stamping Made Easy

By: Nancy Ward

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Stamping Made Easy

By: Nancy Ward

The best book for rubber-stamping basics: in-depth details on types of stamps; comprehensive outline of techniques; illustrated demonstrations of practical applications; hundreds of ideas for you to expand on; projects for yourself or your children.

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0801985064

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Book's by Nancy Etcoff

Survival of the Prettiest

Survival of the Prettiest

Survival of the Prettiest

Survival of the Prettiest

Leading Women

Leading Women

Social Psychology of Dress

Social Psychology of Dress

The View From the Center of the Universe

The View From the Center of the Universe

The Classic Ten

The Classic Ten

Child and Adolescent Development

Child and Adolescent Development

Remembering Me

Remembering Me

New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry

New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry

Stamping Made Easy

Stamping Made Easy

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