Probing the mystery of Africa’s loyalty to one of its worst dictators, Holland explores the contraditctions that cloud the life of the man who had embodied a continent’s promise.
Psychology
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Author:Heidi HollandSummary: - Author:Cone, John D.Summary:
Dissertations and Theses from Start to Finish Drawing from their combined 50-plus years of conducting and supervising research, the authors successfully mentor graduate students by advising them, answering questions, and breaking down...
- Author:Scarf, MaggieSummary:
New York Times bestselling relationship expert Maggie Scarf shares in-depth stories of seven remar-ried couples-revealing the unique challenges they face as they strive to achieve lasting intimacy and familial harmony.It's estimated...
- Author:Shapiro, Dana AdamSummary:
Fast approaching the age when bachelors go from seeming curious to seeming weird, Oscar-nominated documentarian Dana Adam Shapiro set out across the country with a tape recorder in search of modern answers to an age-old question: Why...
- Author:Peterson, Jordan B.Summary:
"What does everyone in the modern world need to know? Renowned psychologist Jordan B. Peterson's answer to this most difficult of questions uniquely combines the hard-won truths of ancient tradition with the stunning revelations of...
- Author:Butler-Bowdon, TomSummary:
Butler-Bowdon explores important contemporary writings as well as wisdom from key figures in psychology's development to discover why we think and act the way we do.
- Author:Gorges, EricSummary:
Today, even as so many of us spend hours in front of screens and in the virtual world, there is a growing movement that recognizes the power in the personal, the imperfect, the handmade. Eric Gorges, a metal shaper, taps into that...
- Author:COMFORT, AlexSummary:
An important book by a leading gerontologist which will go far to restoring the dignity and confidence of the ageing, especially in their value and potential to society.
- Author:Howes, MollySummary:
Dr. Molly Howes uses her experiences with patients in her practice, research findings, and news stories to illustrate the power and importance of a thorough apology. She teaches how we can all learn to craft an effective apology with...
- Author:Milner, MarionSummary:
Marion Milner’s 1934 A Life of One’s Own illustrates a modern woman’s “crossing,” both disciplinarily and generically. Written before Milner trained as a psychoanalyst but delving into the Unconscious, and with a title that apparently...
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This anthology of writings by mad and allegedly mad people is a comprehensive overview of the history of mental illness for the past five hundred years-from the viewpoint of the patients themselves.
- Author:Yalom, Marilyn, Yalom, Irvin D.Summary:
Psychiatrist and grief counselor Irvin Yalom and his wife, feminist author Marilyn Yalom, share their experience after her terminal diagnosis as they reflect on how to love and live without regret.
- Author:Peskin, Sara ManningSummary:
Cognitive neurologist Sara Manning Peskin demystifies the most curious neurological phenomena through the perspective of patients, researchers, and science. Here are true accounts of unruly molecules and the diseases that form in their...
- Author:Corbett, Ken.Summary:
A psychologist's gripping, troubling, and moving exploration of the brutal murder of a possibly transgender middle school student by an eighth grade classmate. On Feb. 12, 2008, at E. O. Green Junior High in Oxnard, CA, 14-year-old...
- Author:Sprague, DebbieSummary:
Combat-related PTSD and its effects on families that support wounded warriors is a growing concern throughout the world. This is a topic that few truly understand, and even fewer know how to help and support the veterans and families...
- Author:Martela, FrankSummary:
What brings significance to our existences? Is happiness a worthy goal? What is the foundation for meaning in a secular society? Is life an existential void? A blend of philosophical insights and practical prescriptions, this book...
- Author:Davison, Gerald C., Blankstein, Kirk R., Flett, Gordon L., Neale, John M.Summary:
For nearly four decades, "Abnormal Psychology" has been a trusted resource for instructors and students. Known for its comprehensive coverage of current research, theory and treatment, Kring's "Abnormal Psychology" has long been praised...
- Author:Butcher, James NealSummary:
The esteemed author team of Jim Butcher, Jill Hooley, and Sue Mineka offers students the most thoroughly researched, engaging, and up-to-date explanation of psychopathology, creating a learning experience that provokes thought and...
- Author:Sarason, Irwin G.Summary:
This best-selling book builds on the strengths of existing theoretical systems and clinical methods to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field of abnormal psychology. It focuses on maladaptive behavior as a product...
- Author:Bauman, SheriSummary:
This one-of-a-kind manual provides direction for leading groups of people with disabilities or groups that have members with disabilities. Viewing disability as a single aspect of a multifaceted person, Drs. Bauman and Shaw share their...
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