The Neuroscience of Language
The Neuroscience of Language offers a remarkably accessible introduction to language in the mind and brain. Following the chain of communication from speaker to listener, it covers all fundamental concepts from speech production to auditory processing, speech sounds, word meaning, and sentence processing. The key methods of cognitive neuroscience are covered, as well as clinical evidence from neuropsychological patients and multimodal aspects of language including visual speech, gesture, and sign language. Over 80, full color figures are included to help communicate key concepts. The main text focuses on big-picture themes, while detailed studies and related anecdotes are presented in footnotes to provide interested students with many opportunities to dive deeper into specific topics. Throughout, language is placed within the larger context of the brain, illustrating the fascinating connections of language with other fields including cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, and speech and hearing science.
Mechanisms of Change and Creativity in Nature and Culture
This Element is about change. Specifically, it's about the underlying mechanisms that cause change to happen, both in nature and in culture; what types there are, how they work, where they can be found, and when they come into play. The ultimate aim is to shed light on two barbed issues. First, what kind of system of change is culture and, second, what kind of change in that system counts as creativity; that is, what are the properties of the mechanisms of change when we explore unknown regions of the cultural realm. To that end, a novel theoretical framework is proposed that is based on the concept of a sightedness continuum. A sightedness framework for the mechanisms of change can integrate the three mechanisms causing gradual, adaptive, and cumulative change - evolution, learning, and development - into a single dimension and provide a clear view of how they cause change.
Mechanisms of Change and Creativity in Nature and Culture
This Element is about change. Specifically, it's about the underlying mechanisms that cause change to happen, both in nature and in culture; what types there are, how they work, where they can be found, and when they come into play. The ultimate aim is to shed light on two barbed issues. First, what kind of system of change is culture and, second, what kind of change in that system counts as creativity; that is, what are the properties of the mechanisms of change when we explore unknown regions of the cultural realm. To that end, a novel theoretical framework is proposed that is based on the concept of a sightedness continuum. A sightedness framework for the mechanisms of change can integrate the three mechanisms causing gradual, adaptive, and cumulative change - evolution, learning, and development - into a single dimension and provide a clear view of how they cause change.
The Neuroscience of Language
The Neuroscience of Language offers a remarkably accessible introduction to language in the mind and brain. Following the chain of communication from speaker to listener, it covers all fundamental concepts from speech production to auditory processing, speech sounds, word meaning, and sentence processing. The key methods of cognitive neuroscience are covered, as well as clinical evidence from neuropsychological patients and multimodal aspects of language including visual speech, gesture, and sign language. Over 80, full color figures are included to help communicate key concepts. The main text focuses on big-picture themes, while detailed studies and related anecdotes are presented in footnotes to provide interested students with many opportunities to dive deeper into specific topics. Throughout, language is placed within the larger context of the brain, illustrating the fascinating connections of language with other fields including cognitive science, linguistics, psychology, and speech and hearing science.
Existential Psychoanalysis
An introductory volume, Existential Psychoanalysis: A Contemporary Introduction integrates existential philosophy with psychoanalysis, drawing on key theorists from both areas and guiding the reader on how to incorporate these two disciplines, which may appear disparate on the surface, into their clinical and theoretical work.
Art Cure
A groundbreaking expos矇 showing how the arts--alongside diet, sleep, exercise and nature--are the forgotten fifth pillar of health From cradle to grave, engaging in the arts has remarkable effects on our health and well-being. Music supports the architectural development of children's brains. Artistic hobbies help our brains to stay resilient against dementia. Dance and magic tricks build new neural pathways for people with brain injuries. Arts and music act just like drugs to decrease depression, stress, and pain, reducing our dependence on medication. Going to live music events, museums, exhibitions, and the theater decreases our risk of future loneliness and frailty. Engaging in the arts improves the functioning of every major organ system in the body, even helping us to live longer. This isn't sensationalism, it's science: the results of decades of studies gathering data from neuroimaging, molecular biomarkers, wearable sensors, cognitive assessments, and electronic health records. From professor Daisy Fancourt, an award-winning scientist and science communicator and director of the World Health Organization's Collaborating Centre for Arts and Health, this book will fundamentally change the way you value and engage with the arts in your daily life and give you the tools to optimize how, when, and what arts you engage in to achieve your health goals. The arts are not a luxury in our lives. They are essential.
Imagining the Post-COVID Workplace
Imagining the Post-COVID Workplace explores the impact of how work and the workplace have changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, cost of living crisis, world-wide inflation, and potential impending recession.
Aristotle's Complete Works on the Mind, Dreams, and the Nature of Thought
Why We Click
Why do you immediately click with some people while others just as inexplicably turn you off? Do people emit vibes? Is it possible to read a room? Are bad habits contagious? Kate Murphy, author of the international bestseller You're Not Listening, answers these and other fascinating questions in Why We Click, the first book that explores the emerging science and outsize impact of interpersonal synchrony, the most consequential social dynamic most people have never heard of. Interpersonal synchrony is the seemingly magical, yet now scientifically documented, tendency of human beings to fall into rhythm and find resonance with one another. Not only do we subconsciously match one another's movements, postures, facial expressions, and gestures; recent breakthroughs in technology have revealed we also sync up our heart rates, blood pressure, brainwaves, pupil dilation, and hormonal activity. The result is that emotions, moods, attitudes, and subsequent behaviors can be as infectious as any disease, and can have just as profound an impact on our health and well-being. Interweaving science, philosophy, literature, history, business management theory, pop-culture, and plenty of relatable, real world examples, Why We Click explains why being "in sync," "in tune," "in step," and "on the same wavelength" are more than just turns of phrase. From the bedroom to the boardroom and beyond, Murphy reveals with characteristic curiosity, concision, and wit how our instinct to sync with others drives much of our behavior and how our deepest desires--to be known, admired, loved, and connected--are so often thwarted in modern life.
The Life You Want
Adam Phillips, the foremost psychoanalytic writer of our time, plays with ideas about the lives we want. Where do we get ideas about the lives we want? And, what do we do--and fail to do--about actually getting them? In The Life You Want, Adam Phillips uses psychoanalytic and literary approaches to show that we are obsessed by the idea of our lives being ones we want and enjoy rather than merely endure, tolerate, or make the most of. Through a series of interlinked essays, Phillips explores the difficulties we have around the whole idea of enjoying--and fashioning--our lives in cultures that insistently promote enjoyment while making it very difficult for so many people. Exploring the personal and political overlap in the issue of our lives, The Life You Want is a profound examination of our ambivalence about enjoyment, and indeed, wanting.
The Emerald Tablet
What if you could unlock the mysteries of the universe, transform your inner self, and gain wisdom that transcends time?The Emerald Tablet is a modern translation of one of history's most enigmatic texts. Attributed to the legendary Hermes Trismegistus, The Emerald Tablet is a cornerstone of Hermetic philosophy, offering profound insights into the laws of the universe and the path to spiritual awakening.Often regarded as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds, The Emerald Tablet explores alchemical principles, cosmic truths, and the eternal connection between all things. Its teachings invite readers to reflect on their place in the cosmos, embrace their inner potential, and transform their lives through self-discovery and understanding.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: The Universal Principles of Creation - Learn the Hermetic secrets behind the phrase "as above, so below" and their relevance to your life.The Path to Transformation - Understand how to achieve spiritual and personal growth through self-awareness and inner harmony.Timeless Wisdom for Modern Living - Discover how ancient alchemical teachings can guide you in navigating today's challenges.Unlock the Power of the Cosmos - Explore the interconnectedness of the universe and uncover your own divine potential.Imagine understanding the profound truths that connect you to the cosmos and the divine, transforming your perspective and empowering your journey of self-discovery.The Emerald Tablet has inspired seekers for millennia-now, it's your turn to unlock its secrets.Begin your journey toward cosmic understanding and spiritual transformation today. Get your copy now and discover the timeless wisdom of The Emerald Tablet.
Anna Karenina
What if you could immerse yourself in a timeless story of forbidden love, societal expectations, and the search for meaning in a world full of contradictions?Anna Karenina: A Tragic Tale of Passion, Society, and Human Desire brings you Leo Tolstoy's monumental exploration of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, carefully translated and adapted for today's readers.Set in 19th-century Russia, Anna Karenina follows the intertwined lives of aristocrats, lovers, and dreamers as they navigate the consequences of passion and the constraints of society. At its heart is Anna-a woman torn between love and duty-whose choices challenge societal norms and lead to both ecstasy and heartbreak.This is not just a love story-it's a deep reflection on human nature, morality, and the cost of defying expectations. Whether you're a lover of classic literature, a student of human psychology, or someone seeking a profoundly moving story, Tolstoy's masterpiece remains one of the most powerful novels ever written.What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation: A Story of Passion and Heartbreak - Experience the raw and timeless emotions of love, desire, betrayal, and redemption.The Struggles of Society and Identity - Discover how societal norms shape relationships, decisions, and the pursuit of happiness.Human Nature Unveiled - Explore the depths of ambition, morality, and the search for fulfillment in an imperfect world.Accessible for Today's Readers - Enjoy Tolstoy's brilliant storytelling in a clear, modern translation that preserves the beauty and depth of the original text.Imagine stepping into a world of romance, tragedy, and timeless truths about the human experience.Get your copy today and discover why Anna Karenina is celebrated as one of the greatest novels ever written.
A Re-Mapping of Womanhood and Creativity
A Re-mapping of Womanhood and Creativity investigates the diverse ways in which women set out to find a matrilineal line as a well-spring for creative transformation, and, through a lens of analytical psychology, how we read women's literary history and narratives about womanhood.While following the feminine influences that forged her own search and nature as a writer, this book re-maps the life and work of Clara Oropeza's literary mother, Ana簿s Nin, focusing on Nin's formative affinity with her mother, alongside her own personal mother. In this mother-map, Oropeza looks closely at the relationship between mothers and daughters, the formation of the maternal wound, and ways to move towards healing. Oropeza examines the pivotal role that a reconnection to a maternal line has in shaping a woman's creative life. This book argues that synthesizing our intellectual, spiritual and ancestral ways of knowing, away from the harmful narratives that shape our lives, is essential today. With scholarly and personal insight, Oropeza sheds new light on how women come to shores of understanding themselves beyond unresolved familial and historical tensions.Combining literature, myth, and psychology, this book will be an illuminating read for students, scholars, and professionals in the areas of literature, psychoanalysis, and mythology. This book will be crucial reading for women, in particular women of color, interested in the process of individuation, creativity and womanhood.
Why Ferenczi?
Known for his willingness to take on "difficult" cases, Sand籀r Ferenczi developed an original theory of traumatogenesis, based on the notion of disavowal (Verleugnung) of the unspeakable pain of the subject traumatized by the other, to whom he turns in search of testimony, recognition and reparation.His subtle understanding of the fact that psychic trauma causes the subject to identify with the aggressor, followed by a narcissistic split, indicated the need to rethink clinical practice according to a psychoanalytic ethic of care. Ferenczi developed an emphatic style that was not only the main inspiration for some of the later developments in Freud's conception of clinical practice, but was also significant for the work of authors such as Winnicott and Lacan, for whom the psychic work of the analyst is included in the process of working-through in analysis.
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in Psychiatric Practice
In this uniquely intimate and clinical book, Mark Kinet explores the vital role of psychodynamic psychotherapy in psychiatric work.
Fanon, Psychoanalysis, and Critical Decolonial Psychology
This groundbreaking book examines the psychological dimension of postcolonial thought in reference to foundational texts. Previously published as A Critical Psychology of the Postcolonial, this new edition foregrounds the central role of Fanon's psychology.
Quietly Confident
With research showing that as many as 50 per cent of us are introverts, why are so many of us still playing an extrovert's game? Career coach and self-professed introvert Kate James has heard hundreds of smart, creative introverts tell a similar story: despite being motivated and hardworking, they aren't where they want to be in their careers or personal lives. At work, they don't speak up, ask for rewards, or set boundaries with their more assertive colleagues. And if they do get a seat at the table, they often sacrifice their true values, which leaves them feeling drained and inauthentic. In Quietly Confident, Kate looks beyond the narrow scope of popular culture and paints a broader, more human definition of what it means to have confidence and be 'successful'. In an era that rewards those with the loudest voices (and the most followers), Kate encourages introverts to let go of outdated ideas and beliefs so that they too might shine just as brightly. With a better understanding of an introvert's many invaluable gifts and showing us how to tap in to our infinite worth, Kate will guide readers towards the confidence that already exists within each of us. Written with warmth and compassion, Quietly Confident is a must-have guide to identifying your strengths, claiming your worth and finding your true place in the world. Praise for Quietly Confident 'A celebration of introversion in a loud and extroverted world. It's not just necessary, it's transformative.' Dr Rebecca Ray 'An elegant and stunning unveiling of the true nature of confidence. Kate not only neatly unravels what it means to be authentically confident, but she also illuminates the strength that can be found in being "soft".' Dr Carrie Hayward
