Creative Thinkering

Edited By Philip J. Corr And Gerald Matthews

Personality psychology is a rapidly maturing science making important advances on both conceptual and methodological fronts. The Cambridge Handbook of Personality Psychology offers a one-stop source for the most up-to-date scientific personality psychology. It provides a summary of cutting-edge personality research in all its forms, from DNA to political influences on its development, expression, pathology and applications. The chapters are informative, lively, stimulating and, sometimes, controversial and the team of international authors, led by two esteemed editors, ensures a truly wide range of theoretical perspectives. Each research area is discussed in terms of scientific foundations, main theories and findings, and future directions for research. With useful descriptions of technological approaches (for example, molecular genetics and functional neuroimaging) the Handbook is an invaluable aid to understanding the central role played by personality in psychology and will appeal to students of occupational, health, clinical, cognitive and forensic psychology. Lire plus…

Baran, Paul A.;sweezy, Paul Marlor

This landmark text by Paul Baran and Paul Sweezy is a classic of twentieth-century radical thought, a hugely influential book that continues to shape our understanding of modern capitalism. “This book… deals with a vital area of economics, has a unique approach, is stimulating and well written. It represents the first serious attempt to extend Marx's model of competitive capitalism to the new conditions of monopoly capitalism.” — Howard J. Sherman, American Economic Review Lire plus…

Tharp, Twyla

Creativity is not a gift from the gods, says Twyla Tharp, bestowed by some divine and mystical spark. It is the product of preparation and effort, and it's within reach of everyone who wants to achieve it. All it takes is the willingness to make creativity a habit, an integral part of your life: -- The Creative Habit Tharp's exercises are practical and immediately doable -- for the novice or expert. In "Where's Your Pencil?" she reminds us to observe the world -- and get it down on paper. In "Coins and Chaos," she provides the simplest of mental games to restore order and peace. In "Do a Verb," she turns your mind and body into coworkers. In "Build a Bridge to the Next Day," she shows how to clean your cluttered mind overnight. To Tharp, sustained creativity begins with rituals, self-knowledge, harnessing your memories, and organizing your materials (so no insight is ever lost). Along the way she leads you by the hand through the painful first steps of scratching for ideas, finding the spine of your work, and getting out of ruts into productive grooves. In her creative realm, optimism rules. An empty room, a bare desk, a blank canvas can be energizing, not demoralizing. And in this inventive, encouraging book, Twyla Tharp shows us how to take a deep breath and begin!;Cover; Dedication; Epigraph; Chapter 1: I Walk into a White Room; Chapter 2: Rituals of Preparation; Chapter 3: Your Creative DNA; Chapter 4: Harness Your Memory; Chapter 5: Before You Can Think out of the... Lire plus…

Edited By Anna M. Cienciala, Natalia S. Lebedeva, And Wojciech Materski; Documents Translated By Marian Schwartz With Anna M. Cienciala And Maia A. Kipp

The 14,500 Polish army officers, police, gendarmes, and civilians taken prisoner by the Red Army when it invaded eastern Poland in September 1939 were held in three special NKVD camps and executed at three different sites in spring 1940, of which the one in Katyn Forest is the most famous. Another 7,300 prisoners held in NKVD jails in Ukraine and Belarus were also shot at this time, although many others disappeared without trace. The murder of these Poles is among the most monstrous mass murders undertaken by any modern government. Three leading historians of the NKVD massacres of Polish prisoners of war at Katyn, Kharkov, and Tver—now subsumed under “Katyn”—present 122 documents selected from the published Russian and Polish volumes coedited by Natalia S. Lebedeva and Wojciech Materski. The documents, with introductions and notes by Anna M. Cienciala, detail the Soviet killings, the elaborate cover-up, the admission of the truth, and the Katyn question in Soviet/Russian–Polish relations up to the present. Lire plus…

Paul M. Sweezy And Harry Magdoff

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Ralph Piedmont, Andrew Village (Editors)

Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion publishes empirical and theoretical studies of religion from a wide range of disciplines and from all parts of the globe. A special section is devoted to the issue of psychological type and religion and especially how psychological type can increase our understanding of Christian ministry. Alongside this section are papers presenting studies on subjects such as civic participation, suffering with God, and spirituality. Together these papers represent important contributions that advance theory and evidence in a number of different fields of contemporary relevance to the study of religion. Contributors to the present volume include: William L. Smith, Pidi Zhang, G, Michael Leffel, Keith M. Wilson, Ronan Bernas, Liza Benovenli, Elizabeth Fuller, Ja Sinnott, Sarah Waterman, Andrew Village, Leslie J. Francis, Mandy Robbins, Keith Wulff, Christopher F.J. Ross, Michael Whinney, Lewis Burton, Bruce G. Fawcett, David Tilley, Susan H. Jones, and Andrew Ryland. Lire plus…

Donald L. Sparks (Eds.)

Advances in Agronomy continues to be recognized as a leading reference and a first-rate source for the latest research in agronomy. As always, the subjects covered are varied and exemplary of the myriad of subject matter dealt with by this long-running serial. * Maintains the highest impact factor among serial publications in agriculture * Presents timely reviews on important agronomy issues * Enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence in the field Lire plus…

Arthur Caliandro; Barry Lenson; Netlibrary, Inc

**Spiritual leader Dr. Arthur Caliandro provides the tools to forge a life of growth, happiness, and new possibilities** In an era where technology and social reforms have given us more freedom than ever before, many still struggle with feelings of isolation and fear. With __Lost and Found__,the beloved and highly respected Dr. Arthur Caliandro offers us comfort during these difficult times by giving us ways to tap into our limitless personal resources. His simple, unique, and profound insights teach us how to: * Embrace struggle * Understand the difference between good and bad anger * Get past regret and self-pity * Discover our right place in the world * Take concrete action to overcome worry * Gain strength from personal symbols * Dust off our dreams and realize the best is about to happen __Lost and Found__ gives practical strategies for lifting our lives to new levels of happiness, freedom, and personal growth. Lire plus…

Jennifer L. Mcmahon; B. Steve Csaki; Shai Biderman; Douglas J. Den Uyl; Stephen J. Mexal; Lindsey Collins; Paul A. Cantor; Aeon J. Skoble; David L. Mcnaron; Daw-Nay Evans; Ken Hada; Richard Gaughran; William J. Devlin Ph.d.; Deborah Knight; George Mcknight; Michael V. Moses Ph.d.; Richard Gilmore; Gary Heba; Robin Murphy

The western is arguably the most iconic and influential genre in American cinema. The solitude of the lone rider, the loyalty of his horse, and the unspoken code of the West render the genre popular yet lead it to offer a view of America's history that is sometimes inaccurate. For many, the western embodies America and its values. In recent years, scholars had declared the western genre dead, but a steady resurgence of western themes in literature, film, and television has reestablished the genre as one of the most important. In The Philosophy of the Western, editors Jennifer L. McMahon and B. Steve Csaki examine philosophical themes in the western genre. Investigating subjects of nature, ethics, identity, gender, environmentalism, and animal rights, the essays draw from a wide range of westerns including the recent popular and critical successes Unforgiven (1992), All the Pretty Horses (2000), 3:10 to Yuma (2007), and No Country for Old Men (2007), as well as literature and television serials such as Deadwood. The Philosophy of the Western reveals the influence of the western on the American psyche, filling a void in the current scholarship of the genre. Lire plus…

Oppenheimer, Clive

What Does It Take For A Volcanic Eruption To Really Shake The World? Did Volcanic Eruptions Extinguish The Dinosaurs, Or Help Humans To Evolve, Only To Decimate Their Populations With A Super-eruption 73,000 Years Ago? Did They Contribute To The Ebb And Flow Of Ancient Empires, The French Revolution And The Rise Of Fascism In Europe In The 19th Century? These Are Some Of The Claims Made For Volcanic Cataclysm. Volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer Explores Rich Geological, Historical, Archaeological And Palaeoenvironmental Records (such As Ice Cores And Tree Rings) To Tell The Stories Behind Some Of The Greatest Volcanic Events Of The Past Quarter Of A Billion Years. He Shows How A Forensic Approach To Volcanology Reveals The Richness And Complexity Behind Cause And Effect, And Argues That Important Lessons For Future Catastrophe Risk Management Can Be Drawn From Understanding Events That Took Place Even At The Dawn Of Human Origins-- Fire & Brimstone: How Volcanoes Work 'some Volcanos Are In A State Of Incessant Eruption; Some, On The Contrary, Remain For Centuries In A Condition Of Total Outward Inertness, And Return Again To The Same State Of Apparent Extinction After A Single Vivid Eruption Of Short Duration; While Others Exhibit An Infinite Variety Of Phases Intermediate Between The Extreme Of Vivacity And Sluggishness.' [1rfa-001] The Earth Is Cooling Down! This Has Nothing To Do With Contemporary Global Warming Of The Atmosphere And Surface. I Refer Instead To The... Lire plus…

George Sanford

The Soviet massacre of Polish prisoners of war at Katyn and in other camps in 1940 was one of the most notorious incidents of the Second World War. The truth about the massacres was long suppressed, both by the Soviet Union, and also by the United States and Britain who wished to hold together their wartime alliance with the Soviet Union. This informative book examines the details of this often overlooked event, shedding light on what took place especially in relation to the massacres at locations other than Katyn itself. It discusses how the truth about the killings was hidden, how it gradually came to light and why the memory of the massacres has long affected Polish-Russian relations. Lire plus…

David R. Butler, George P. Malanson, Stephen J. Walsh And Daniel B. Fagre (Eds.)

The alpine treeline ecotone (ATE) is an area of transition high on mountains where closed canopy forests from lower elevations give way to the open alpine tundra and rocky expanses above. Alpine tundra is an island biome and its ecotone with forest is subject to change, and like oceanic islands, alpine tundra is subject to invasion - or the upward advance of treeline. The invasion of tundra by trees will have consequences for the tundra biome as invasion does for other island flora and fauna. To examine the invasibility of tundra we take a plant's-eye-view, wherein the local conditions become extremely important. Among these local conditions, we find geomorphology to be exceptionally important. We concentrate on aspects of microtopography (and microgeomorphology) and microclimate because these are the factors that matter: from the plant's-eye-view, but we pay attention to multiple scales. At coarse scales, snow avalanches and debris flows are widespread and create "disturbance treelines" whose elevation is well below those controlled by climate. At medium scales, turf-banked terraces create tread-and-riser topography that is a difficult landscape for a tree seedling to survive upon because of exposure to wind, dryness, and impenetrable surfaces. At fine scales, turf exfoliation of the fronts of turf-banked risers, and boulders, offer microsites where tree seedlings may find shelter and are able to gain a foothold in the alpine tundra; conversely, however, surfaces... Lire plus…

Olivier Blanchard, Alessia Amighini, And Francesco Giavazzi

Macroeconomics: A European Perspective will give students a fuller understanding of the subject and has been fully updated to provide broad coverage of the financial crisis. In particular, this new edition provides: • NEW chapters and updated text across all chapters • NEW data on Europe and the financial crisis • And what has always been the strength of the book: A unified view of macroeconomics, enabling students to make the connections between the short, medium, and long run. "This is a truly outstanding textbook that beautifully marries theory, empirics and policy. It is surely destined to become the gold standard against which all other texts must be measured." —Charles Bean, Deputy Governor, Bank of England “Refreshingly original for an undergraduate text. Relevant applications to European economies and elsewhere are plentiful, and the breadth of topics covered is truly impressive. Unlike many texts at this level, the authors do not avoid potentially tricky, yet important topics; they do their utmost to relate textbook theory to real-world economics. Relative to competing texts, I think students would find this more engaging.” —Paul Scanlon, Trinity College Dublin “Up-to-date material on the Euro, especially in light of the current crisis; strong open economy emphasis; and lots of examples from European countries. There is so much new material on the monetary union that there is much less need for supplementary reading.” —Pekka Ilmakunnas, Aalto University School... Lire plus…

Allen E. Fuhs

**__Uncover the Technology behind Hybrids and Make an Intelligent Decision When Purchasing Your Next Vehicle__** With one billion cars expected to be on the roads of the world in the near future, the potential for war over oil and the negative environmental effects of emissions will be greater than ever before. Now is the time to seriously consider an alternative to standard automobiles. Exploring practical solutions to these problems, **Hybrid Vehicles and the Future of Personal Transportation** provides broad coverage of the technologies involved in manufacturing and operating hybrids. It reviews key components of hybrid and pure electric vehicles, including batteries, fuel cells, and ultracapacitors. The book also discusses both concept and production-bound hybrids as well as the economics and safety issues of hybrid ownership. In addition, the author supplies effective tips on how to save gasoline with conventional and hybrid automobiles. Making the jargon of fuel-efficient vehicles accessible to a wide audience, this guide explains the history of hybrids, how they work, and their impact on the environment. It will help you make a sound decision concerning the purchase and operation of a hybrid or electric vehicle. Lire plus…

Joseph G Jorgensen, 1934-2008

In a book made especially timely by the disastrous Exxon Valdez oil spill in March 1989, Joseph Jorgensen analyzes the impact of Alaskan oil extraction on Eskimo society. The author investigated three communities representing three environments: Gambell (St. Lawrence Island, Bering Sea), Wainwright (North Slope, Chukchi Sea), and Unalakleet (Norton Sound). The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, which facilitated oil operations, dramatically altered the economic, social, and political organization of these villages and others like them. Although they have experienced little direct economic benefit from the oil economy, they have assumed many environmental risks posed by the industry. Jorgensen provides a detailed reminder that the Native villagers still depend on the harvest of naturally-occurring resources of the land and sea—birds, eggs, fish, plants, land mammals and sea mammals. Oil Age Eskimos should be read by all those interested in Native American societies and the policies that affect those societies. Lire plus…

Andrea K. Maher R.d. L.d.

Hospitals and long-term care facilities in every state and many foreign countries use the __Simplified Diet Manual__ to assist them in planning nutritious, appealing, and cost-effective meals that are modified to meet the dietary requirements of individuals with special health needs. While reflecting the dynamic nature of the field of nutrition, the Eleventh Edition of the __Simplified Diet Manual__ retains its basic purpose: providing consistency among diet terminology, in a simplified manner, for the prescription and interpretation of diets or nutrition plans. The concise, user-friendly format of this resource helps dietitians and foodservice managers succeed in their vital role in maintaining nutritional health and well-being of clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and outpatient service centers. **Revisions and additions to the Eleventh Edition of the __Simplified Diet Manual__ include:** * Update of the Guidelines for Diet Planning based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 * Inclusion of updated Study Guide Questions at the end of each chapter for training foodservice employees in health care facilities that are served by a registered dietitian or dietary consultant. * Inclusion of online patient education handouts that coordinate with selected therapeutic diets in the manual * Revision of FOOD FOR THE DAY tables using wider variety of culturally diverse foods * Addition of the Mechanical Soft and Pureed Diets * Addition of the Small Portion Diet *... Lire plus…

Wolfgang Baur; Gwendolyn F. M Kestrel; Michele Carter

Kill Everything. In the heart of the Demonweb, Lolth surveyed the Grand Council Chamber and the demon lords assembled by her invitation. Throaty growls indicated a dispute among Yeenoghu's pack. Obox-ob's insect swarms chittered while Demogorgon ranted from the central podium. The other emissaries seemed restless. Across the hall, Graz'zt met Lolth's gaze and smiled. The demon queen shivered with a tingle of foreboding This DUNGEONS & DRAGONS adventure takes characters from the planar city of Sigil to the darkest corners of the Outer Planes, gathering resources to battle the forces of Lolth, Demon Queen of Spiders. The player characters must navigate a carefully spun web of treachery and deceit to reach the violent heart of Lolth's domain and put an end to her sinister dreams of conquest. This campaign adventure is designed for characters of levels 9-12 and features an easy-to-use combat encounter format and player handouts. This book also presents new prestige classes and magic items for player characters. Lire plus…

Michael Michalko

Rethink the Way You Think In hindsight, every great idea seems obvious. But how can you be the person who comes up with those ideas' In this revised and expanded edition of his groundbreaking Thinkertoys, creativity expert Michael Michalko reveals life-changing tools that will help you think like a genius. From the linear to the intuitive, this comprehensive handbook details ingenious creative-thinking techniques for approaching problems in unconventional ways. Through fun and thought-provoking exercises, you'll learn how to create original ideas that will improve your personal life and your business life. Michalko's techniques show you how to look at the same information as everyone else and see something different. With hundreds of hints, tricks, tips, tales, and puzzles, Thinkertoys will open your mind to a world of innovative solutions to everyday and not-so-everyday problems. From the Trade Paperback edition Lire plus…

Michael Michalko

In this trailblazing book, internationally renowned business creativity expert Michael Michalko shows how creative people think—and how to put their secrets to work for you. To create this book, Michalko researched and analyzed hundreds of history's greatest thinkers—from Leonardo da Vinci to Pablo Picasso—and then brought their techniques into the modern home and workplace. The follow-up to the popular THINKERTOYS, which sold over 80,000 copies. Lire plus…