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Full Speed to a Crash Landing (CHAOTIC ORBITS #1)
by Beth RevisAmazon Editors' Pick - August 2024Gizmodo's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in AugustLiterary Hub - August&’s Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy BooksA high octane sexy space heist from New York Times-bestselling author Beth Revis, the first in a novella trilogyAda Lamarr may have gotten to the spaceship wreck first, but looter&’s rights won&’t get her far when she&’s got a hole in the side of her ship and her spacesuit is almost out of air. Fortunately for her, help arrives in the form of a government salvage crew—and while they reluctantly rescue her from certain death, they are not pleased to have an unexpected passenger along on their classified mission. But Ada doesn&’t care—all that matters to her is enjoying their fine food and sweet, sweet oxygen—until Rian White, the government agent in charge, starts to suspect that there&’s more to Ada than meets the eye. He&’s not wrong—but he&’s so pretty that Ada is perfectly happy to keep him paying attention to her—at least until she can complete the job she was sent to pull off. But as quick as Ada is, Rian might be quicker—and she may not be entirely sure who&’s manipulating who until it&’s too late…A phenomenally fun novella that kicks off a trilogy of sexy space heists and romantic tension, Full Speed to a Crash Landing is packed with great characters and full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing until the end.
10 Things I Love About Hanukkah (10 Things I Love About)
by Natalie BarnesA lively, joy-filled celebration of all the things that children love about Hanukkah! A fun counting element makes this book perfect for reading aloud.This delightful book is a lively celebration of Hanukkah! Children will learn all about the exciting events that take place during this holiday, including lighting the menorah, going to the synagogue, playing dreidel, sharing a meal of latkes and jelly doughnuts, and receiving a small gift for each night of Hanukkah.But the best part of the holiday is sharing time with family, friends, and loved ones. A fun counting element adds energy and makes this an ideal book to share aloud during story time.Includes a glossary of words specific to Hanukkah along with a pronunciation guide.
Paul Foot: A Life in Politics
by Margaret RennA portrait of a brilliant journalist and tireless campaigner for justicePaul Foot was one of the most influential investigative reporters of his generation. For nearly fifty years, he was the scourge of corrupt politicians and dodgy businessmen, a champion of the underdog.In this, the first biography of Paul Foot, journalist Margaret Renn traces Foot&’s personal, political and professional trajectories, placing his life and works within the long arc of postwar Britain. Drawing on extensive interviews with those close to him, and utilizing her unparalleled knowledge of his prodigious output, the book brings the many different faces of Paul Foot together into a single portrait.A prolific writer for the Daily Mirror, Private Eye, the Guardian and Socialist Worker, Foot&’s investigations broke numerous major stories. He wrote about ordinary people caught up in extraordinary events, and the issues in some of his campaigns maintained their prominence long after his death in 2004: police corruption in the Stephen Lawrence case; sexual abuse in children&’s homes; the Lockerbie bombing. His books ranged from how politicians used race to win votes, through miscarriages of justice, to the politics of poetry and the failure of the vote to deliver power to the people. Paul Foot: A Life in Politics is a brilliant portrait of a committed and active socialist, orator and relentless investigator of wrongdoing.
The Paris Cooking School: A Novel
by Sophie BeaumontThere&’s nothing quite so romantic or inspiring as Paris in the spring –and what better place for a woman to reinvent herself and start over.In this deeply moving novel, three women must come together and fight for the happy ending they dream of.Life doesn&’t always serve up the perfect dish, but second chances are always on the menu… Kate is bruised from a heartbreaking betrayal. Artistic Gabi is struggling to overcome a crippling creative block. Learning how to make culinary magic at the celebrated Paris Cooking School is the perfect antidote. Taking the first flight out of Australia, both women find themselves in the city of lights and love. But for Sylvie, the school&’s owner, things are not looking so promising. She is under siege from a harassment campaign that threatens to destroy everything she has worked for while also juggling a commitment-shy lover, Claude. Each woman will be transformed by what unfolds that spring–and the course of their lives will be changed forever.A delicious novel about love, hope, and the consolations of the perfect strawberry tart.
Taste of Home Lazy-Day Dinners, Desserts & More: Dishes So Easy …They Almost Make Themselves!
by Taste Of HomeDiscover the joy of nearly effortless cooking with Taste of Home Lazy-Day Dinners, Desserts & More, a cookbook made with the busy cook in mind. Say goodbye to long ingredient lists and hours of kitchen prep, and say hello to delicious homemade meals that dazzle with their simplicity.Discover the joy of nearly effortless cooking with Taste of Home Lazy-Day Dinners, Desserts & More, a cookbook made with the busy cook in mind. Say goodbye to long ingredient lists and hours of kitchen prep, and say hello to delicious homemade meals that dazzle with their simplicity. That&’s the magic of dump recipes — unbelievably simple yet incredibly tasty dishes that require so little effort, they practically cook themselves! Using just a few ingredients and following simple steps, you can create mouthwatering dishes on your timetable—things like breakfast while you sleep, meals ready to serve when you walk in the door, and even hot homemade breads, scrumptious dump cakes and astoundingly simple sweets. SELLING POINTS: • Mealtimes made easy with 200+ flavorful dishes you just toss together and cook. We&’ve rounded up our un-fussiest recipes into one handy collection. • Discover recipes for every type of dish—from breakfast that cooks while you sleep to simmer-all-day soups and dump desserts ready in a flash. • Easy, breezy gatherings, thanks our Sandwiches chapter brimming with sloppy joes, pulled barbecues and more crowd-pleasing options, plus simple Snacks & Sips. • Handy freeze icon indicates recipes store well and cook up in a jiffy. • Pantry sweets and breads have never been easier. Short ingredient lists, simple mix-and-bake techniques and shortcut products make homemade cakes, dump desserts and even breads a snap. • Budget-friendly and versatile ingredients add up to go-to recipes the busy cook will reach for time and again. • Bonus chapter of &“Dump & Go Meal Preps&” is packed with timesaving ways to win the what&’s-for-dinner game. Prep, freeze and go for future meals!
Mindy Kim, Big Sister (Mindy Kim #11)
by Lyla LeeFresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl—in this eleventh novel, Mindy welcomes her baby brother.Mindy is so excited to be a big sister—but also nervous, because she&’s never been one before! When her baby brother, Charlie, arrives, Mindy wants to be as helpful as she can. But as cute as he is, Charlie is a lot louder—and more stinky—than she could have imagined! Mindy tries her best but feels like she isn&’t going anything right. Still, if she can find her own special way to pitch in, she can still prove Charlie is lucky to have a big sister just like her!
Until the Last Page (Wanderer of Pages)
by Chantal GadouryDiscover what happens when a young woman unexpectedly finds herself inside a book of fairytales where she is charged with breaking a frog prince's curse and searching for a way home.Every good fairytale begins with "Once Upon a Time," or they're supposed to at least. But for twenty-five year old Josephine Hart, her "Once Upon a Time" began with her literally crash landing inside a book of fairy tales and nearly crushing a frog—who is actually a prince. An annoying, snarky frog prince named Aneurin, seeking the kiss of true love to break his curse. He vows that if Jo agrees to help him find his princess, he will get her home. With every turn of the page, their adventure leads them deeper into fairytales familiar to Jo. Through their journey, they discover that despite their initial clashing, they're both exactly what each other needs. It is only when they encounter a devious man with a talent for spinning straw into gold that they realize just how quickly their plot can take an unexpected twist.
The House at Pooh Corner: Illustrated By Ernest H. Shepard (The Winnie-the-Pooh Collection)
by A. A. MilneWith a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved sequel to Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne, The House at Pooh Corner, is sure to delight new and old fans alike!Pooh and Christopher Robin&’s escapades in the Hundred Acre Wood continue! Piglet, Eeyore, and other familiar friends encounter the energetic Tigger for the first time, whose bounce first, think later personality brings new excitement. With more Heffalump hunts and funny moments in store, each chapter is a new adventure!
Eye of the Beholder
by Emma BamfordInspired by Alfred Hitchcock&’s classic thriller Vertigo, the author of the &“subtle and ominous&” (Lee Child) debut Deep Water returns with a wholly original and sinister novel about the beauty industry, a ghostwriter, and the reappearance of the lover she thought was dead.When Maddy Wight is hired to ghostwrite the memoir of world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Angela Reynolds, she thinks it might just be her chance to get her career back on track. She travels to Angela&’s remote estate in the Scottish Highlands to hunker down and learn everything she can. But the deeper she digs, the more elusive the doctor becomes. Is there more hidden beneath the surface of the kaleidoscopic beauty industry than Angela wants to reveal? Sharing the estate is Angela&’s enigmatic business partner, Scott, whose mercurial moods change as quickly as the conditions on the darkening moors outside. Confined to the glass-walled house, Maddy can&’t shake the feeling of being watched. As objects go missing, handprints appear on the windows, and a stranger lurks in the grounds, she finds herself drawn ever closer to Scott. Returning to London once the book is finished, Maddy is excited for their future together. But her dreams are shattered at the book launch when Angela learns that Scott has leapt to his death from the Scottish cliffs. Which is why, months later and lost in a fog of grief, Maddy is completely blindsided when she sees Scott entering the Tube station just in front of her. It can&’t be him, can it? After all, Scott is dead...or is he? In exploring the differences between looking and seeing, surface and depth, and the power of the female gaze, this tribute to Hitchcock&’s 1958 film masterpiece asks: If beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see?
Born to Fight: How a Street Fighter Living on the Edge Became "Gamebred" and Found Success
by Jorge MasvidalIn this inspiring rags-to-riches memoir, UFC star Jorge &“Gamebred&” Masvidal reveals how he went from a poor son of immigrants on the streets of Florida to one of the most successful athletes in the world, and how you can use the same principles to achieve success in your life. When an older bully pushed the smaller Jorge Masvidal to the ground in second grade and tried to steal his bike, something snapped inside him. A &“skinny kid with a big head,&” Jorge grew up in a tough Miami neighborhood, raised by a single mom while his Cuban refugee father was in and out of jail. Jorge reacted in the only way he knew how: a flurry of punches and kicks fueled by red-hot rage that sent the bully to the ground. Over the years, Jorge &“Gamebred&” Masvidal channeled rage into discipline and used his fists to go from feared street scrapper to one of the world&’s greatest professional fighters. But his influence isn&’t limited to the cage. Jorge channels his discipline and work ethic in every endeavor, getting involved in politics, social causes, and business. Now, in Born to Fight, Jorge brings his inspiring story to life and proves that every person has the capacity to reach their full potential and achieve the American Dream.
Perfect Balance: A Young Athlete's Guide to the World of Gymnastics
by Julia KonnerBecome a stronger, more informed gymnast with this practical guide for young athletes, filled with unique insights, advice, tips, strategies and more intended for young gymnasts who want to feel heard and understood in one of the toughest, most competitive sports.Gymnastics is one of the fastest growing sports, particularly for young girls. Yet despite its popularity, many young athletes quit before they reach high school age due to the physical and mental demands. In Perfect Balance, multiple award-winning former gymnast and mentor to young gymnasts Julia Konner helps young athletes navigate their relationship with gymnastics. With a mix of objective advice, personal stories from the author's years as a gymnast, anecdotes of other gymnasts, and additional insights from a coach's perspective, Perfect Balance will be an invaluable, real-life guide for these young athletes participating in one of the most intense sports out there. Inside this book, young athletes will find: Practical tips for strength building Strategies for developing mental toughness Advice on dealing with body dysmorphia Information on how to choose the best coach and gym for you And so much more! Whether you&’re just starting your gymnastics journey or are a seasoned gymnast with Olympic-sized goals, Perfect Balance will guide you in becoming the best young athlete you can be.
Dreamworks The Bad Guys: Haunted Heist (The Bad Guys)
by Ms. Kate HowardThe Bad Guys are back in another holiday adventure! This time, Mr. Wolf and the team are taking on the spookiest day of the year... Halloween! Heists, candy, and maybe a few hilarious costumes. Join the Bad Guys in this novelization based on the new Netflix Halloween special, coming your way in Fall 2024. Includes a sheet of stickers.
Unico: Awakening (Volume 1): An Original Manga
by Samuel SattinAn adventure across space and time awaits!"A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog ManUNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he once was. Saved from oblivion by the kindhearted West Wind, Unico continues to help others, before having to escape Venus again and begin a new adventure.In this first manga, Unico awakes in a mysterious land and is befriended by a resourceful watch cat, Chloe, who feels protective of the young unicorn. When they find themselves near a small village in the forest, they take refuge with a kindly, but helpless, old woman. To take care of her, Chloe begs Unico to turn her into a human girl, but that act of kindness has unforeseen consequences: Unico's love has awakened Venus and her minion, Byron, who want to destroy them both!Conceived anew by Eisner-nominated author Samuel Sattin and Eisner-winning artist team Gurihiru, and developed in collaboration with Tezuka Productions, UNICO: Awakening is a groundbreaking reboot of a beloved story by Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka, the "God of Manga." With striking full-color artwork and reading left to right in the Western comics style to match the original manga, UNICO is a brilliant manga series featuring storytelling at its best. Join Unico on an unforgettable journey!
Super Duper Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook (Pokémon)
by ScholasticThe latest edition of the bestselling Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook is here -- and it includes all-new Pokemon! With 640 color pages and info on more than 1,000 Pokemon, this is a must-have for Pokemon fans of all ages.Gotta catch 'em all! This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts fans need about the world of Pokemon. Need-to-know info on more than 1,000 Pokemon is jam-packed into 640 illustrated, full-color pages.The handbook is easy to read and organized simply and effectively into one comprehensive, user-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokemon from the Scarlet and Violet video games. It is truly essential for Pokemon Trainers of all ages.
Apachurrada: Una novela gráfica (Squished: A Graphic Novel)
by Megan Wagner LloydDel duo nominado al Eisner autor de Alergica nos llega una nueva y divertida novela grafica sobre como hallar tu propio espacio... ¡especialmente cuando eres parte de una familia de nueve!A Avery Lee, de once anos, le encanta vivir en Hickory Valley, Maryland. Le encanta su vecindario, su escuela y la feria al final de verano, a la que siempre va con sus mejores amigos. Sin embargo, ¡esta cansada de sentirse apachurrada por sus seis hermanos! Son muy escandalosos y los mas pequenos la quieren demasiado. Avery solo quiere tener su propio espacio para estar sola y poder pintar. Por eso explota cuando sus padres le dan un cuarto a Theo, su hermano mayor, y mandan a Max, su hermanito pequeno, al cuarto que ya ella comparte con su hermana Perla. Avery trama un plan para conseguir su propio cuarto, a la vez que intenta que Max duerma de noche, lidia con cambios en sus amistades y pinta un cuadro para la feria. Todo esto para al final descubrir que sus padres planean mudarse al otro extremo del pais, complicando mas las cosas.From the Eisner-nominated duo behind the instant bestseller Allergic comes a fun new graphic novel about finding your own space... especially when you're in a family of nine!Eleven-year-old Avery Lee loves living in Hickory Valley, Maryland. She loves her neighborhood, school, and the end-of-summer fair she always goes to with her two best friends. But she's tired of feeling squished by her six siblings! They're noisy and chaotic and the younger kids love her a little too much. All Avery wants is her own room -- her own space to be alone and make art. So she's furious when Theo, her grumpy older brother, gets his own room instead, and her wild baby brother, Max, moves into the room she already shares with her clinging sister Pearl! Avery hatches a plan to finally get her own room, all while trying to get Max to sleep at night, navigating changes in her friendships, and working on an art entry for the fair. And when Avery finds out that her family might move across the country, things get even more complicated.
Magic Pickle and the Roots of Doom: A Graphic Novel
by Scott MorseMagic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle's powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn't reckoned with Magic Pickle's own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who's full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root's rotten plot prevail?
Hombre Mosca Presenta: Insectos (Hombre Mosca presenta)
by Tedd Arnold¡Aprende todo sobre los insectos con Hombre Mosca y Buzz!¡Hombre Mosca y Buzz estan listos para su proxima excursion! ¡Y en HOMBRE MOSCA PRESENTA: INSECTOS, salen a aprenderlo todo sobre otros insectos como Hombre Mosca! Con un texto sencillo, comentarios humoristicos y fotografias a pagina completa para ninos, los jovenes lectores aprenderan muchos datos divertidos sobre todo tipo de insectos. ¡El galardonado autor/ilustrador Tedd Arnold realmente da vida a este libro de no ficcion!Learn all about insects with Fly Guy and Buzz!Fly Guy and Buzz are ready for their next field trip! And in FLY GUY PRESENTS: INSECTS they go outside to learn all about other insects like Fly Guy! With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will learn lots of fun facts about all sorts of bugs. Award-winning author/illustrator Tedd Arnold really brings nonfiction to life!
Consider the Platypus: Evolution through Biology's Most Baffling Beasts
by Maggie Ryan Sandford*FINALIST FOR THE 2020 GENERAL NONFICTION MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDS*Interested in the origins of the species? Consider the Platypus uses pets such as dogs and cats as well as animal outliers like the axolotl and naked mole rat to wittily tackle mind-bending concepts about how evolution, biology, and genetics work.Consider the Platypus explores the history and features of more than 50 animals to provide insight into our current understanding of evolution. Using Darwin's theory as a springboard, Maggie Ryan Sandford details scientists' initial understanding of the development of creatures and how that has expanded in the wake of genetic sequencing, including the:Peppered Moth, which changed color based on the amount of soot in the London air;California Two-Spotted Octopus, which has the amazing ability to alter its DNA/RNA not over generations but during its lifetime;miniscule tardigrade, which is so hearty it can withstand radiation, lack of water and oxygen, and temperatures as low as -328°F and as high 304 °F;and, of course, the platypus, which has so many disparate features, from a duck's bill to venomous spur to mammary patches, that scientists originally thought it was a hoax. Surprising, witty, and impeccably researched, Sandford describes each animal's significant features and how these have adapted to its environment, such as the zebra finch's beak shape, which was observed by Charles Darwin and is a cornerstone of his Theory of Evolution. With scientifically accurate but charming art by Rodica Prato, Consider the Platypus showcases species as diverse as the sloth, honey bee, cow, brown kiwi, and lungfish, to name a few, to tackle intimidating concepts is a accessible way.
Wolfpack
by Amelia BrunskillThis shocking, suspenseful novel about a group of teenage girls living in a cult reveals the terrifying paranoia and suspicion that emerges when one of them goes missing– perfect for fans of We Were Liars. Nine girls bound together in beautiful, virtuous Havenwood, a refuge from an unsafe world. Then there are eight one of them gone — departed with no warning. Did this member of their pack stray willingly, or did something more sinister occur? The girls seek answers not knowing if they should be angry or frightened or perhaps, they should be both.
Holistic Musical Thinking: Routledge New Directions in Music Education Series (Routledge New Directions in Music Education Series)
by Daniel C. JohnsonHolistic Musical Thinking presents a comprehensive view of how people engage with music from a hands-on and heart-felt perspective. This approach embraces the teaching and learning processes as a multi-dimensional amalgamation of knowing, doing, and feeling through musical experiences. The result is a five-dimensional model that synthesizes cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning with curricular integration.With pedagogical applications, Holistic Musical Thinking offers a multi-faceted perspective that benefits both music teachers and their students. This innovative approach uses established research for a new model of musical thinking and taxonomy of musical engagement. Complete with classroom vignettes and pedagogical strategies, this book reframes musical thinking as a new direction in music education. Written for music teachers, teacher-educators, and their students, this book provides practical applications of the multi-dimensional Model of Holistic Musical Thinking for K-12 music education, and beyond.
Contextualizing Indian Experiences of Covid-19: People, Pandemic, and Policies
by Edited by Rajesh Kharat, Satishchandra Kumar, Kanchana Mahadevan, and Meher BhootThis volume captures the social, political, psychological, administrative, and policy dimensions of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian context. The book is divided into four parts. Part I highlights social narratives from underprivileged workers, ASHA workers, the LGBTIQ+ community, and sanitary workers. It documents their struggles to develop mitigation, adaptation, and resilience strategies. Part II includes case studies and stories of self-management, the mental health of students from rural and urban Maharashtra, and of caregivers. It unveils the path of transformation of self to deal with the issues of anxiety and emotional turmoil caused during and due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Part III consists of resilience, philosophical hope, and solidarity, which reflect the contribution of seva by the Sikh community. It also highlights the contribution of government organizations like Indian Railways, Air India, and the Employee Provident Fund Organization to provide relief to both the people of India and Indians residing abroad to bring people back to the country during the unprecedented times. Part IV discusses the responses of various states of India to the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of policies by the government of India during those times.Based on empirical research work, this book will be useful for students, teachers, researchers, behavioral scientists, and practitioners of psychology, sociology, human geography, mental health, political science, public health, and public policy. This book will also be of interest to policymakers and the general public to understand the intricacies involved and the essential propositions with regard to pandemics.
International Migration and the Law: Legal Approaches to a Global Challenge (Routledge-Giappichelli Studies in Law)
by Giovanni Cellamare Ida Caracciolo Pietro Gargiulo Angela Di StasiThis book discusses existing and future trends concerning the development of migratory policies between local and global levels, to understand the challenges and gaps in the protection of migrants. The collection explores international migration and its impact on sovereignty, international cooperation, security, and human rights. In particular, it takes into account the composite framework of international and national rules, and the role of judicial and monitoring bodies in protecting the rights of migrants, with the aim of assessing the state of the art, identifying the gaps, and formulating possible remedies. The work of some international organizations such as the UN and its specialized agencies and the European Union is investigated, together with a set of regional practices such as those of Latin America and South-East Asia, and countries, such as Mexico, Georgia, Tunisia, Italy, and the United States. The issues of the fundamental rights of migrants in the European legal order are also addressed, including the emerging scenarios related to recent crises like the one generated by the war in Ukraine. This timely collection will be essential reading for academics, researchers and policy-makers working in the areas of Migration Law, Asylum and Refugee Law, International Law, International Organizations, EU Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, Comparative Law and Socio-Legal Studies.
Creating Empowering Environments for People with Dementia: Addressing Inclusive Design from Homes to Cities (ISSN)
by Eef Hogervorst Bob Woods Kevin Charras Sarah Wallcook Saskia KuligaThis edited volume addresses the environments that exacerbate, exclude, and stigmatise those living with dementia to explore designs and processes that can optimise well-being and independence.Featuring the voices and opinions of people with dementia, the chapters showcase individual homes, special dementia facilities, different forms of care homes, and public spaces, from landscape to urbanism, as examples of how to meet the needs and preferences for those living with dementia now. As a response to a recent Cochrane meta-analysis (2022) which highlighted the problems associated with using traditional, medically orientated evaluative methods for environmental design, this book demonstrates a range of research methods that can be used to inform and investigate good co-design of dementia-enabling environments. Furthermore, the book addresses cultural differences in people’s needs and illustrates past, ongoing, and novel initiatives worldwide.Ultimately, this timely volume focuses on person-centred design that enables empowerment, quality of life, health, and citizenship in people living with dementia. It will be of value to researchers, scholars, and postgraduate students studying gerontology, dementia specifically, and those involved with architecture and the built environment for societal benefit more broadly.
Schema Therapy Adapted for Psychosis and Bipolarity: Exploring the Multi-Self
by John Rhodes Natasha VorontsovaThis book explores how Schema Therapy and its underlying theory might be used in work with clients who suffer from psychosis, bipolarity and related symptoms.The first part of the book presents in-depth qualitative research featuring first-person testimonies that describe the self-states or ‘modes’ of a person with psychosis or bipolarity. These self-states involve a range of features, such as emotions, thoughts, motivations and behaviours, which manifest as patterns. The second part proposes the adaptation and application of Schema Therapy, a transdiagnostic approach working with emotion and interpersonal functioning for clinical work with these two groups. Offering unique insights, this text will appeal to a range of practicing clinicians, such as psychologists, therapists, psychiatrists and those with a special interest in psychosis or bipolarity.
Human Sustainability and Cognitive Overload at Work: The Psychological Cost of Working
by Alexander D. Stajkovic Kayla S. StajkovicThis innovative book considers the cost of cognitive overload and psychological distress on human sustainability, and suggests ways to prevent employees from becoming a psychologically depleted workforce.Employee attentional processing capacity is maxed out, and psychological distress is at an all-time high. Alexander D. Stajkovic and Kayla S. Stajkovic explain how human cognitive ‘broadband’ is at the hunter-gatherer level and changes at an evolutionary snail’s pace. Yet the amount of information necessary to make a living now is incomparable to then, and the current relationship between workers and organizations is unsustainable. The authors discuss causes, processes, and consequences of human unsustainability at work, as well as suggesting remedies for personal change, leadership practice, and policy development. They frame efforts toward furthering human sustainability as a grand challenge that tackles a chronic problem at a societal level with consequences that have ripple effects into other spheres of life. Drawing from multiple disciplines and data sources, the book offers a theory-driven, evidence-based, and meaningful way to better understanding employee cognitive overload and psychological distress in organizations across the globe, and improve work lives going forward.Human Sustainability and Cognitive Overload at Work is a useful resource for students and scholars of business, management, leadership, organizational and work psychology, and organizational studies. The practical insights will also help managers, policy makers, policy analysists, consultants, and all those with an interest in the psychological cost of working.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.