the psychology of reasoning based on experimental

Hastings to Culloden: Battles of Britain

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Young, Peter / Adair, John, PUBLISHER: Alan Sutton Publishing, A survey ong>ofong> all major battles fought on British soil since ong>theong> Norman Conquest, written by two leading military historians. ong>Theong> text is ong>basedong> on contemporary and eye-witness accounts and is illustrated. Available for ong>theong> first time in paperback, with a new preface and updated bibliography.

Experimental Field 312

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Boger, Susan M., PUBLISHER: iUniverse.com, It is four o'clock in ong>theong> morning on March , when a meltdown began at ong>theong> Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. As people sleep peacefully, unafraid ong>ofong> ong>theong> smoking cement towers looming in ong>theong> background, radioactive material is released into ong>theong> environment and ong>theong> Susquehanna River. Repeatedly reassured that ong>theong>y are not in any danger, most go on with ong>theong>ir daily lives, including ong>theong> residents ong>ofong> a rural town just a few miles away. But no one knows that Lloydsville is about to pay a hefty price for ong>theong> sins ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir nuclear neighbor. 30 years later, after an experimental popcorn crop is unintentionally irrigated with ong>theong> radioactive river water, ong>theong> corn mutates, wreaking havoc on Lloydsville. As two-headed frogs, fish with leg-like appendages, and aggressive insects invade ong>theong> town with increasing frequency, ong>theong> corn in Experimental Field 312 grows exceptionally large. Meanwhile Susan, a seasoned nurse, tries to shake ong>ofong>f ong>theong> feeling that something is terribly wrong. But as a bizarre chain ong>ofong> events unfolds, she realizes her intuition is spot on. In this science fiction tale, Susan and her family must find a way to kill ong>theong> corn and bring an end to ong>theong> nightmare--before it is too late for a tiny farm town and its people.

The Avengers Actionfigur 1/4 Iron Man Mark XXI Midas Armor

This brand new version ong>ofong> Iron Man is ong>basedong> on ong>theong> Mark XXI. All new deco sporting different shades ong>ofong> metallic and gold paint, with additional darker washes to bring out ong>theong> finer armor detail.ong>Theong> Iron Man figure stands over 46 cm tall and features over 25 points ong>ofong> articulation, incredible movie accurate detail, and LEDs on ong>theong> eyes, chest, and palms. Includes 2 pairs ong>ofong> interchangeable hands and brand new golden armor packaging. Batteries Included.

Intercultural Communication Theory: Current Perspectives

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gudykunst, William B., PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), ong>Theong> seventh volume ong>ofong> ong>theong> distinguished series International and Intercultural Communication Annuals is published for ong>theong> first time by SAGE. It is also ong>theong> first volume to be presented in a new format: ong>theong>me-oriented volumes that examine key issues in intercultural communication. Twenty four leaders in ong>theong> field contribute original essays that review ong>theong> progress made toward developing ong>theong>ories ong>ofong> intercultural communication. ong>Theong>ories ong>basedong> on traditional communication perspectives, new ong>theong>ories that are unique to this new emerging discipline, and contributions from such areas as philosophy, social ong>psychologyong> and linguistics are described. If one were to ong>ofong>fer a seminar designed to take stock ong>ofong> ong>theong>ory in intercultural communication, this volume would be a good choice ong>ofong> text. One might well argue that it is ong>theong> "only" choice...this book provides ong>theong> beginnings ong>ofong> order in a field that has prided itself on its ecumenical raong>theong>r than its ordered self-view.' -- "Journal ong>ofong> Communication, Summer

Fortress of the Grizzlies: The Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wakeman, Dan / Shymanski, Wendy, PUBLISHER: Heritage House Publishing, At a time when ong>theong> world is taking more interest than ever in ong>theong> fate ong>ofong> North America's grizzly bear population, two avid naturalists take us inside one ong>ofong> ong>theong> grizzlies' most inspiring strongholds. Fortress ong>ofong> ong>theong> Grizzlies delivers a unique perspective ong>basedong> on Dan and Wendy's years ong>ofong> respectful interaction with a community ong>ofong> grizzlies, challenging our ideas about this powerful, but also vulnerable creature.

White Star: A Dog on the Titanic

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Marty Crisp, PUBLISHER: Scholastic Inc, Sam Harris is on ong>theong> trip ong>ofong> a lifetime. He's traveling from England to New York on ong>theong> first voyage ong>ofong> ong>theong> greatest ocean liner in history--ong>theong> Titanic. Here is a story ong>ofong> cowardice and courage, ong>ofong> despair and determination, and ong>ofong> an unbreakable bond between a boy and a dog on one terrifying night.

The Saloon on the Rocky Mountain Mining Frontier

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: West, Elliott, PUBLISHER: University ong>ofong> Nebraska Press, Elliott West's careful analysis ong>ofong> ong>theong> role and development ong>ofong> ong>theong> saloon as an institution on ong>theong> mining frontier provides unique insights into ong>theong> social and economic history ong>ofong> ong>theong> American West. Drawing on contemporaneous newspapers and many unpublished firsthand accounts, West shows that ong>theong> physical evolution ong>ofong> ong>theong> saloon, from crude tents and shanties into elegant establishments for drinking and gaming, reflected ong>theong> growth and maturity ong>ofong> ong>theong> surrounding community.

Praying the Rosary: The Joyful, Fruitful, Sorrowful, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dicharry, Warren F., PUBLISHER: Liturgical Press, This guide and commentary on ong>theong> mysteries ong>ofong> ong>theong> Rosary refocuses our meditation on ong>theong> true center ong>ofong> ong>theong> Rosary: ong>theong> mysteries ong>ofong> Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.

An Easy Guide to Ayurveda: The Natural Way to Wholeness

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Davis, Roy Eugene, PUBLISHER: CSA Press (GA), Ayurveda is an Indian approach to health ong>basedong> on a knowledge (veda) ong>ofong> ong>theong> source ong>ofong> all life (ayur), which are ong>theong> spiritual energies that nurture our physical, emotional, and mental bodies. Our awareness flows more easily and we can express our true potential more freely when our mental, emotional, and physical vehicles are at ong>theong>ir most favorable levels ong>ofong> functional efficiency. This helpful book explains how to experience inner balance and auong>theong>ntic spiritual growth, ong>basedong> on ancient practices and principles ong>ofong> ayurdeva. ong>Theong> book includes insights into using colors, gems, metals, and mantras to enhance wellness.

Chinese pictorial art

CHINESE PICTORIAL ART As Viewed by ong>theong> Connoisseur Notes on ong>theong> Means & Methods ong>ofong> Traditional Chinese Connoiseurship ong>ofong> Pictorial Art, ong>Basedong> Upon a Study ong>ofong> ong>theong> Mounting ong>ofong> Scrolls in China & Japan: VAN GULIK, R.H. Book in english language. LIMITED EDITION ong>ofong> 950 copies This volume presents an entirely new approach to ong>theong> study ong>ofong> Chinese painting and calligraphy. Taking as point ong>ofong> departure ong>theong> views ong>ofong> traditional Chinese connoisseurship, ong>theong> author tries to arrive at ong>theong> formulation ong>ofong> ong>theong> basic requirements for a critical study ong>ofong> antique Chinese scrolls. 537 pages,Very Good red hardcover Istituto Italiano per Il Medio ed Estremo Oriente Publication Date: Euro

Multivariate Analysis of Variance and Repeated Measures: A

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hand, Hand J. / Hand, David J. / Taylor, C. C., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, This book describes a practical aproach to univariate and multivariate analysis ong>ofong> variance. It starts with a general non-maong>theong>matical account ong>ofong> ong>theong> fundamental ong>theong>ories and this is followed by a discussion ong>ofong> a series ong>ofong> examples using real data sets from ong>theong> authors' own work in clinical trials, ong>psychologyong> and industry. Included are discussions ong>ofong> factorial and nested designs, structures on ong>theong> multiple dependent variables measured on each subject, repeated measures analyses, covariates, choice ong>ofong> text statistic and simultaneous test procedures.

Doing Social Psychology: Laboratory and Field Exercises

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gilmour, Robin / Foot, Hugh / Breakwell, Glynis M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This collection ong>ofong> classroom-tested laboratory and field exercises engages students and ong>theong>ir instructors in a thorough exploration ong>ofong> current central problems and topics in social ong>psychologyong>. ong>Theong> book is divided into three sections: technique demonstrations, technique applications, and problem investigations. Each section includes exercises on topics such as questionnaire design, interviewing, speech style, ong>theong> observation ong>ofong> children, eyewitness testimony, and cooperation and competition. Students are provided with ong>theong> necessary background knowledge ong>ofong> each social phenomenon investigated to make ong>theong>ir research effort involving and meaningful. An instructor's manual accompanies ong>theong> book and provides ong>theong> supplementary information instructors need to organize ong>theong> exercises for ong>theong>ir students.

One Piece FiguartsZERO Franky 20th Anniversary Ver. 27 cm -

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The Science and Psychology of Music Performance: Creative

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Parncutt, Richard / McPherson, Gary, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, What type ong>ofong> practice makes a musician perfect? What sort ong>ofong> child is most likely to succeed on a musical instrument? What practice strategies yield ong>theong> fastest improvement in skills such as sight-reading, memorization, and intonation? Scientific and psychological research can ong>ofong>fer answers to ong>theong>se and oong>theong>r questions that musicians face every day. In ong>Theong> Science and ong>Psychologyong> ong>ofong> Music Performance, Richard Parncutt and Gary McPherson assemble relevant current research findings and make ong>theong>m accessible to musicians and music educators. This book describes new approaches to teaching music, learning music, and making music at all educational and skill levels. Each chapter represents ong>theong> collaboration between a music researcher (usually a music psychologist) and a performer or music educator. This combination ong>ofong> expertise results in excellent practical advice. Readers will learn, for example, that ong>theong>y are in ong>theong> majority (57%) if ong>theong>y experience rapid heartbeat before performances; ong>theong> chapter devoted to performance anxiety will help ong>theong>m decide wheong>theong>r beta-blocker medication, hypnoong>theong>rapy, or ong>theong> Alexander Technique ong>ofong> relaxation might alleviate ong>theong>ir stage fright. Anoong>theong>r chapter outlines a step-by-step method for introducing children to musical notation, firmly ong>basedong> on research in cognitive development. Altogeong>theong>r, ong>theong> 21 chapters cover ong>theong> personal, environmental, and acoustical influences that shape ong>theong> learning and performance ong>ofong> music.

Immunopharmacology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Rogers, Rogers / Rogers, Thomas / Gilman, Steven C., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Our understanding ong>ofong> ong>theong> intricate nature ong>ofong> ong>theong> immune response on both a cellular and molecular level has both contributed to and benefited from ong>theong> work ong>ofong> immunopharmacologists. An increasing number ong>ofong> immunologists have become interested in agents which exert selective effects on ong>theong> immune system. This has prompted ong>theong> development ong>ofong> ong>theong> subject ong>ofong> immunopharmacology which broadly addresses ong>theong> effects ong>ofong> natural and synong>theong>tic substances on ong>theong> immune response

A Kettle of Vultures:... Left Beak Marks on My Forehead

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lamb, Sabrina, PUBLISHER: Strebor Books, Unbeknownst to Iris Chapman, ong>theong> Atlanta-ong>basedong> owner ong>ofong> Image Control, a kettle ong>ofong> low-flying vultures convenes overhead as she boards ong>theong> flight home to Opa Locka on ong>theong> day ong>ofong> her broong>theong>r Victor's controversial wedding. Following ong>theong>ir customary bear hugs, Iris' eccentric family launches into ong>theong> inquisition, ong>theong> visual and vocal assessment ong>ofong> Iris' physical appearance. Will Iris survive ong>theong> onslaught by ong>theong> vulturous characters in her life? Will Ms. Chickie, her octogenarian grandmoong>theong>r; her superstitious moong>theong>r who denunciates anything nappy; her hermit-like faong>theong>r; and brain-numbing, irritating clients, push Iris over ong>theong> edge ong>ofong> her own sanity?

Developmental Psychology - A Reader

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: David Messer, David / Messer, David / Dockrell, Julie, PUBLISHER: Hodder Arnold Publishers, This is a lively and stimulating resource for all students ong>ofong> child development. ong>Theong> book begins with an overview ong>ofong> ong>theong> field, placing ong>theong> subsequent readings in context within ong>theong> discipline. It includes classic essays and important recent research, divided into six sections which reflect ong>theong> major areas ong>ofong> study in developmental ong>psychologyong>: starting ong>ofong>f in life; language and communication; cognition and representation; literacy and numeracy; oong>theong>rs and ong>theong>ir influence; and towards adulthood. In addition ong>theong> editors have provided suggestions for using ong>theong> reader and for developing related study skills. Ideal for students in developmental ong>psychologyong>, ong>theong> book will also interest students in education, social work, and health prong>ofong>essions.

Fundus Fluorescein and Indocyanine Green Angiography

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chopdar, Amresh, PUBLISHER: Anshan Pub, Fluorescein angiography plays an important role in ong>theong> management ong>ofong> many retinal disorders which evaluate ong>theong> pathology ong>ofong> ong>theong> retina. On ong>theong> oong>theong>r hand recently introduced Endocyanine green angiograpy mainly explores ong>theong> pathology affecting ong>theong> choroid. This book provides ong>theong> essential guidance on both ong>theong> methods and emphasises ong>theong> differences between ong>theong> two systems. ong>Basedong> on 25 years ong>ofong> an annual teaching course run by ong>theong> author, ong>theong> coverage includes all ong>theong> common and many rare conditions ong>ofong> ong>theong> retina and ong>theong> choroids. This is ong>theong> third publication on ong>theong> subject since by ong>theong> author. ong>Theong> book starts with a short history ong>ofong> development followed by bsic principles, technique ong>ofong> performing a successful angiography and step by step guidance for interpretation. It explains ong>theong> ong>theong>ory behind modern digital angiography. Each topic begins with a short clinical description ong>ofong> ong>theong> disease involved followed by ong>theong> fluorescein and indocyanine green angiography pattern including variations where applicable. ong>Theong> use ong>ofong> colour photographs with superb illustrations ong>ofong> sequence ong>ofong> angiograms and legends makes this an outstanding feature. ong>Theong> book contains over 525 illustrations.

Intelligence

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Goldberg, Marshall, PUBLISHER: Dufour Editions, Tension-filled sequel to A Deadly Operation. A scientific struggle for computer supremacy. Two Soviet scientists are on ong>theong> verge ong>ofong> developing ong>theong> first "bio-computer", an electronic-organic synong>theong>sis that could result in ong>theong> first true artificial intelligence. Just before ong>theong>ir experiments are completed, both scientists fall into a deep psychotic state caused by an amphetamine overdose. In desperation, ong>theong> KGB decides to take ong>theong> most expendable ong>ofong> ong>theong> two to ong>theong> U.S. for experimental drug ong>theong>rapy. ong>Theong> ong>theong>rapy works, but too well; ong>theong> scientist's brain becomes a receiver/transmitter, on a mystical plane which ong>theong> bio-computer's super-intelligence might have reached. Both ong>theong> CIA and ong>theong> KGB learn ong>theong> results ong>ofong> ong>theong> operation. ong>Theong> ensuing explosive confrontation between ong>theong> two governments constitutes ong>theong> thrilling heart ong>ofong> this book.

Understanding Police and Police Work: Psychological Issues

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yarmey, A. Daniel / Harrison, Marina / Rosenfeld, Lucy, PUBLISHER: New York University Press, According to social psychologist A. Daniel Yarmey, police ong>ofong>ficers find ong>theong> nature ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir work necessitates that ong>theong>y behave to some extent like applied psychologists. Many police ong>ofong>ficers, ong>ofong> course, do not have any special training in this or any allied field, nor do ong>theong>y have an understanding ong>ofong> what cognitive or social ong>psychologyong> might be able to tell ong>theong>m about ong>theong> behavior ong>ofong> those with whom ong>theong>y are likely to deal in ong>theong>ir daily work. Similarly, psychologists are habitually asked by ong>theong> courts to present research regarding eyewitness testimony, forensic evidence, and competency to stand trial, yet psychologists frequently lack any real awareness ong>ofong> policing or ong>ofong> police ong>ofong>ficers. "Understanding Police and Police Work," ong>theong> first systematic an comprehensive review ong>ofong> ong>theong> ong>psychologyong> ong>ofong> police and ong>theong>ir work, focuses on ong>theong> psychological basis ong>ofong> police ong>ofong>ficers' interactions with society. It shows how ong>psychologyong> and oong>theong>r social sciences can contribute to an understanding ong>ofong> police behavior as well as ong>theong> behavior ong>ofong> citizens and oong>theong>r prong>ofong>essionals with whom ong>theong> police are involved.

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Alternative Perspectives in Assessing Children's Language

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Holland, Kathleen / Bloome, David / Solsken, Judith, PUBLISHER: Praeger, One ong>ofong> ong>theong> realities ong>ofong> educational practice in ong>theong> late 20th century is ong>theong> increasing role ong>ofong> assessment, especially ong>ofong> children's oral and written language. While ong>theong>re are many issues and problems surrounding this assessment, one problem that needs to be addressed is ong>theong> lack ong>ofong> alternative ways ong>ofong> assessing children's language and literacy for K-12 practitioners. ong>Theong>re are many ways to approach ong>theong> assessment ong>ofong> language and literacy. How one approaches ong>theong> assessment ong>ofong> oral and written language depends, in large part, on how language is defined and on what purposes language is viewed as serving. In this book, alternative ways ong>ofong> assessing language are ong>basedong> on three different perspectives defining language and its uses: anthropological, socio-psycholinguistic, and literary. Although applying ong>theong>se perspectives to language is not new, only recently have educators and oong>theong>rs taken seriously ong>theong> need for assessment ong>ofong> language to be consistent with ong>theong> perspectives ong>ofong> language underlying classroom instruction. Simply put, as language education (including reading, writing, and oral language) becomes increasingly ong>basedong> upon anthropological, socio-psycholinguistic, and literary principles, ong>theong> assessment ong>ofong> language and literacy must also be ong>basedong> upon such principles. This book discusses and illustrates how to reconceptualize assessment in terms ong>ofong> ong>theong> alternative perspectives outlined here.

Life After Graduate School in Psychology: Insider's Advice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Morgan, Robert D. / Kuong>theong>r, Tara L. / Habben, Corey J., PUBLISHER: ong>Psychologyong> Press, With ong>theong> diverse array ong>ofong> career opportunities for psychologists, ranging from academia and practice, to business and industry, this book ong>ofong>fers a wide-ranging career guide for graduate and postdoctoral students, as well as interns and new psychologists, seeking employment opportunities in ong>theong> field ong>ofong> ong>psychologyong>. Statistical data on ong>theong> employment and job satisfaction ong>ofong> new graduates are included. ong>Theong> book also outlines career trends for people at various stages ong>ofong> ong>theong>ir psychological career, such as doctoral-level psychologists; psychologists in academia and practice; and nontraditional career opportunities in fields such as public health, marketing research, and song>ofong>tware development. Personal tips are given by ong>theong> authors in ong>theong> areas ong>ofong> prong>ofong>essional development, training needs, and making ong>theong> transition from graduate student to prong>ofong>essional. ong>Theong> book concludes with practical materials to assist a new psychologist in networking, writing a curriculum vitae, interviewing, and searching for jobs.

Talent in Context: Historical and Social Persepectives on

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Friedman, Reva C. / Rogers, Karen B., PUBLISHER: APA Books, This Division 15 series, "ong>Psychologyong> in ong>theong> Classroom", is geared toward elementary, middle, and high school teachers. This series encourages teachers to base daily classroom practices on sound principles derived from ong>theong> latest educational ong>psychologyong> research. ong>Theong> series bridges ong>theong> gap between ong>theong>ory and practice, with each book including real-life case illustrations, sample classroom activities, self-study questions, and suggested readings.

Biostatistics: Experimental Design and Statistical Inference

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zolman, James F. / Zolman, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, This textbook takes a unique approach to explaining and demonstrating how to use and interpret statistics for ong>theong> physiological, medical, and life sciences. ong>Theong> first third ong>ofong> ong>theong> book presents an integrated overview and introduction to experimental design and statistical inference. ong>Theong> rest ong>ofong> ong>theong> book provides an extensively cross-referenced set ong>ofong> 100 brief critiques ong>ofong> sample case studies embodying all ong>theong> most common statistical errors or design problems found in ong>theong> biological literature. ong>Theong>se specific cases are effective for teaching ong>theong> principles ong>ofong> biostatistics. ong>Theong> examples are drawn primarily from biomedicine, yet ong>theong> book is also valuable to psychologists, social scientists, environmental scientists, ecologists, and any discipline employing statistics.

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