The only applied textbook in the market, Lomas et al cover the latest cutting-edge theory and research in the subject, providing students with the knowledge and tools necessary to apply positive psychology.

Demonstrates the power of applied psychology to promote human welfare and optimal human functioning as well as the vast career opportunities that exist for those with a psychology education. This title examines how psychological science is and can be used to prevent and ameliorate pressing human problems to promote positive social change.

Applied Psychology: Putting theory into practice demonstrates how psychology theory is applied in the real world. Uniquely structured as a series of themed 'rooms', it is as novel and engaging as it is essential reading for student mapping a career in psychology.

This is an essential text for all students studying on undergraduate or MSc applied psychology courses, or considering a career in an applied psychology field. The book successfully combines the professional and academic aspects of applied psychology, including a unique roundtable discussion on new directions in the field, in a consistently pedagogical way.

Offering an introduction to applied qualitative research in psychology with a distinctively applied approach, this title is apt for undergraduate psychology students taking modules in research methods, executing research-based projects or those undertaking Masters and taught doctoral level programs in psychology.

Focuses the ancient texts known as the Vedas. This volume explores the enigmatic web of ritual and myth that define the Vedas.

An introduction to the core questions in the philosophy of mind. It offers a selection of articles that examine a broad range of issues from the mind and body relation to animal and artificial intelligence. It is suitable for students new to the philosophy of mind.

How do we say what we mean in a way that the other person can really hear? How can we learn to listen with compassion and understanding? Why do people communicate so differently and how can we reach across our differences to strengthen our relationships? This title deals with these questions.

Erich Fromm, the renowned psychoanalyst, sees love as the ultimate need and desire of all human beings. In this book, he discusses various aspects of the subject: romantic love, the love of parents for children, brotherly love, erotic love, self-love and the love of God or the divine.

A history of human knowledge that focuses on Dante's Divine Comedy, the form of the Shakespearian theatre and the history of ancient architecture.

This bestselling introduction to art therapy brings theory to life through case material and examples of real artwork produced during therapy sessions. Practising art therapist, Dave Edwards, explains key theoretical ideas - such as symbolism, play, transference and interpretation - and shows how these relate to practice.

Asia-Pacific Perspectives on Intercultural Psychology brings together leading researchers from 11 countries to showcase the innovative, evolving and diverse approaches that epitomises the development of the psychology of culture across the Asia-Pacific region.

Improved and updated edition of this bestselling title.

Now in its 16th edition, this book reflects all research developments, theories and ideas, whilst also retaining all of the qualities which have established it as a leading undergraduate psychology textbook over the years, including its highly accessible and engaging student-centred approach.

What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? This Very Short Introduction answers the key questions and offers a clear statement on what is currently known about autism and Asperger syndrome.

Offers author's own experience as an autistic person alongside remarkable new discoveries about the autistic brain, as well as genetic research. This book highlights long-ignored sensory problems as well as the need to treat autism symptom by symptom, rather than with an umbrella diagnosis.

Brimming with examples, this book demonstrates how qualitative researchers can use autoethnography as a method for qualitative research. Topics include a brief history of autoethnography; the purposes and practices of doing autoethnography; interpreting, analyzing, and representing personal experience; and evaluating autoethnographic work.

An introduction to biology and mental states. The text includes such topics as sleep and dreaming, hypnosis, body rhythms such as shift work and jet lag, and consciousness.

aeo Presents important data and powerful theoretical arguments about young childrena s social development. aeo A vivid, lively and readable book. aeo Judy Dunn is thought of as one of the most influential and interesting of developmental psychologists working today.

Provides insights into a range of therapeutic interventions. This book provides theoretical background, addresses legal and ethical issues, and raises questions about the language we use to describe behaviour we find difficult to understand. It is suitable for those working in health and social services, educational, and independent settings.

A celebration of the work of Anne Alvarez, an enormously influential psychoanalytic psychotherapist whose work on autism and severe personality disorders in children has been important internationally.

A book that asks - and answers - one of life's most uncomfortable questions: what if I'm wrong?

Can violence really have declined? The images of conflict we see daily on our screens from around the world suggest this is an almost obscene claim to be making. In this title, the author shows violence within and between societies - both murder and warfare.