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Interaction Design and Children

Ebook30.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:02 +0100

Publisher: Now Publishers Inc 2008 | 128 Pages | ISBN: 1601981287 | PDF | 1.2 MB Given the greater exposure of children to computer technologies, it is imperative that they be designed taking into account children's abilities, interests, and developmental needs. Interaction Design and Children aims to contribute towards this goal through a survey of research on children's cognitive and motor development, safety issues related to technologies and design methodologies and principles.

Angela Hattery - Intimate Partner Violence

Ebook30.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:06:02 +0100

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. | 2008-09-28 | ISBN: 0742560724 | PDF | 224 pages | 1.58 MB Until recently, domestic violence, as it has been referred to, was a problem to be dealt with inside the family. In this ground-breaking work, Hattery's unique approach provides a detailed theoretical discussion of race, class, and gender-effects on intimate partner violence and a thoughtful discussion of the interactions of these factors.

Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Patients: Scientific and Clinical Applications

Ebook30.com — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:18:02 +0100

Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA) 2008-11-15 | 377 Pages | ISBN: 1433804077 | PDF | 7 MB Suicide is one of the most daunting challenges that clinicians encounter in their practice. Unfortunately, compared with other mental health issues, there is a paucity of research designed to conceptualize and treat it. This may be why relatively few interventions have been developed specifically to prevent suicide.

Group Development in Practice: Guidance for Clinicians and Researchers on Stages and Dynamics of Change

Ebook30.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:02 +0100

American Psychological Association (APA) | 2008-11-15 | ISBN: 1433804085 | 312 pages | PDF | 17,3 MB Group development, a key factor in treatment effectiveness, is covered in virtually every introductory text on group psychotherapy. This is the first book devoted exclusively to this process. In this volume, Virginia Brabender and April Fallon chronicle the rich history of group development research, provide a survey of modern theories of group development, and introduce the authors' own five-stage model of group development.

Beating Depression: The Complete Guide to Depression and How to Overcome It

Ebook30.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:02 +0100

Publisher: Not Avail 2006 | 242 Pages | ISBN: 1859591507 | PDF | 1.6 MB This is a very good, comprehensive book, that is easy to use and follow. The question and answer format works well, covering many of the most commonly asked questions and worries. This is a book that, when read from cover to cover, can provide a comprehensive overview of depression but can also be kept to hand and dipped into whenever the need arises.

CQ: Learn the Secret of Lasting Love

Ebook30.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:02 +0100

Publisher: Vision 2004 | 272 Pages | ISBN: 1904132286 | PDF | 1 MB Based on the principles of the IQ test, the Compatibility Quotient (CQ), measurable through the test included in this book, offers insight into how well matched lovers, friends, and even prospective partners are to each other. Structured so that test-takers will not know a partnerâ€™s answers, the test evaluates a test-takerâ€™s conception of what makes a good relationship and what values are most important.

Advanced Techniques for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Ebook30.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:18:01 +0100

Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (June 15, 2009) | English | 0826104509 | 248 pages | PDF | 1.26 MB This book presents advanced techniques, concepts, and models that have proven to be both practical and readily usable for counselors who work with individuals, couples, families, and children. Dr. Conte provides in-depth coverage of a wide array of therapies, including metaphor, creative, projective, and classic.

Be Yourself, Everyone Else is Already Taken: Transform Your Life with the Power of Authenticity

Ebook30.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:06:02 +0100

Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (April 6, 2009) | English | 047039501X | 256 pages | PDF | 2.14 MB Authenticity is the buzzword of the moment. "Be true to yourself." "Be your real self." "Be the person you were meant to be." The message is loud and clear. Or is it? There is pressure from all around (our parents, teachers, spouses, co-workers, friends, and the media) telling us it's more important to be liked and to fit in than it is to be who we truly are.

Object Relations Brief Therapy: The Therapeutic Relationship in Short-Term Work

Ebook30.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:54:02 +0100

Publisher: Jason Aronson | ISBN: 0765706903 | edition 2009 | PDF | 380 pages | 13,9 mb Object Relations Brief Therapy combines practical techniques with the depth of object relations theory, the wisdom of previous brief therapy writers, and, most notably, an emphasis on the unique therapeutic relationship. This new paperback edition includes a preface reviewing more recent developments in the area of brief therapy.

Handbook of Cultural Intelligence: Theory Measurement and Application

Ebook30.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:48:02 +0100

M.E. Sharpe | ISBN: 0765622629 | August 30, 2008 | PDF | 414 pages | 5 MB Cultural intelligence is defined as an individual's ability to function effectively in situations characterized by cultural diversity. With contributions from eminent scholars worldwide, the "Handbook of Cultural Intelligence" is a 'state-of-the-science' summary of the body of knowledge about cultural intelligence and its relevance for managing diversity both within and across cultures.

Sexology

Ebook30.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:48:02 +0100

CreateSpace | 1438256655 | ISBN: 1438256655 | 78 pages | PDF | 1,2 MB This book contains a scientific description of the mechanisms and regularities of the development of the reproduction system of human beings. It also contains a thorough description of the mechanisms of formation of homosexuality in both sexes. The author describes also the methods of regulation of the reproductive function.

Forensic Social Work: Psychosocial and Legal Issues in Diverse Practice Settings

Ebook30.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:33:02 +0100

Springer Publishing Company; 1 edition (July 20, 2009) | English | 0826118577 | 416 pages | PDF | 2.16 MB Regardless of their field of practice, all social workers must understand how legal issues impact the financial, psychological, emotional, and social concerns that their clients face. Yet legal issues are rarely integrated in social work education in a meaningful and practical way. Therefore, it is imperative that social workers gain the interdisciplinary knowledge of the laws and policies that affect their client populations.

Introduction à la socio-histoire

Ebook30.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:54:02 +0100

Editions La Découverte | 2006-03-01 | ISBN: 2707147230 | 121 pages | PDF | 12 MB La socio-histoire est un courant de recherche qui s'est développé depuis une quinzaine d'années, en combinant les principes fondateurs de l'histoire et de la sociologie. Ce livre retrace la genèse des relations longtemps tumultueuses entre ces deux disciplines. Il rappelle la dimension historique de l'œuvre des grands sociologues, d'Emile Durkheim à Pierre Bourdieu en passant par Max Weber et Norbert Elias, et souligne la contribution que les historiens ont apportée à la connaissance du monde social, dans le sillage des Annales.

Mind Force, Human Attractions (Studies of Nonlinear Phenoumena in Life Science)

Ebook30.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:54:02 +0100

Publisher: World Scientific | ISBN: 9812771212 | edition 2009 | PDF | 164 pages | 4,4 mb Connections between genes and molecules, neurons and hormones, thinking and language, people and organizations create a continuous flow of synchronized interactions. These intermingled interactions form dynamical networks across many scales, from molecular, to biological, to cognitive and social. In a sequence of cycles, the reader is guided in this heterogeneous hypernetwork to discover the fields and landscapes of Mind Force.

Introduction à la Sociologie

Ebook30.com — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:36:02 +0100

Manuscrit | 2006-04-27 | ISBN: 2748148967 | 538 pages | PDF | 2 MB Avec une présentation claire et structurée, cet ouvrage a été conçu pour faciliter l'acquisition des connaissances de base en sociologie.Ce livre est divisé en deux parties1)Les principaux auteurs et courant sociologiques2)Exemples de domaines et outils de recherches en SociologieNote sur l'auteur :José Mariette est Docteur en Sciences Politiques et exerce actuellement les fonctions de chargé d'études à l'INHES.

The Roots of the Self: Unraveling the Mystery of Who We Are

Ebook30.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:42:02 +0100

Octagon Press, Limited | 1995-01 | ISBN: 0062507893, 0062507885 | 240 pages | PDF | 9,8 MB Robert Ornstein, psychologist, neurobioligist, and best-selling author, builds on the dazzling observations of modern genetics,biology, and psychology to offer a brilliant, witty, and wonderfully informative science of the self. Fast, fun, friendly and with the power to transform the way we see ourselves, others, and the world around us, The Roots of the Self unravels age-old mysteries and reveals untold possibilities.

The Making of the Cold War Enemy: Culture and Politics in the Military-Intellectual Complex

Ebook30.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:54:02 +0100

Publisher: Princeton University Press | ISBN: 0691114552 | edition 2003 | PDF | 296 pages | 2,6 mb At the height of the Cold War, the U.S. government enlisted the aid of a select group of psychologists, sociologists, and political scientists to blueprint enemy behavior. Not only did these academics bring sophisticated concepts to what became a project of demonizing communist societies, but they influenced decision-making in the map rooms, prison camps, and battlefields of the Korean War and in Vietnam.

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times

Ebook30.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:02 +0100

Shambhala Audio | 2007-12-26 | ISBN: 1590305450 | MP3 | 126 MB How can we go on living when things fall apart—when we are overcome by pain, fear, and anxiety? Pema Chödrön’s answer to that question contains some spectacularly good news: there is a fundamental happiness readily available to each one of us, no matter how difficult things seem to be. To find it, according to traditional Buddhist teaching, we must learn to stop running from suffering and instead actually learn to approach it—fearlessly, compassionately, and with curiosity.

Moral Selves, Evil Selves: The Social Psychology of Conscience

Ebook30.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:42:02 +0100

Palgrave Macmillan | 2008-09-15 | ISBN: 0230603955 | 284 pages | PDF | 2,4 MB People have strong moral beliefs about right and wrong, yet commonly act contrary to those beliefs. Most of us, at some time or another, have crossed a moral line and yet still view ourselves as moral and have a clean conscience. From intimate relationships to national politics, we define ourselves in large part by how we – and our friends, family, and members of our social groups – draw moral lines around our actions, thoughts, and intentions.

Children and Their Development, 5th Edition

Ebook30.com — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:48:02 +0100

Prentice Hall | 2009-01-16 | ISBN: 0205654150 | 576 pages | PDF | 42,2 MB For Child Development courses in Psychology, Education, Human Development, Child and Family Studies, and Early Childhood Education. Research Made Relevant Written by a well-known and respected researcher in the field of child development, this TOPICALLY organized text uses unique and effective pedagogy as the framework of the entire text.