psychology

"An entertaining insider's guide to the good, the bad, and the ugly of med school--with everything pre-med and med students need to know, from day one, to maximize opportunities and avoid mistakes. Cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and recent med school grad Dr. Richard Beddingfield serves as an unofficial older brother for pre-med and incoming med students--dishing on all the stuff he would've wanted to know from the beginning in order to make the most of med school's opportunities, while staying sane through the gauntlets of applying to and succeeding at med school, residency, fellowship, and starting work as a new physician. With advice from additional recent Ivy League med school grads and top-tier hospital residents, this all-in-one guide is a must-have for everyone who dreams of becoming a doctor"--.

Weaving decades of field research with exciting new discoveries about the brain, and complete with astonishing photos taken by the author, Beyond Words: What Elephants and Whales Think and Feel gives readers an intimate and extraordinary look at what makes these animals different from us, but more importantly, what makes them similar. Namely, their feelings of joy, grief, anger, and love. These similarities between human and nonhuman consciousness, self-awareness, and empathy allow the reader to reexamine how we interact with animals as well as how we see our own place in the world.

Explains how to use the Internet safely, ethically, and legally.

"Mindfulness includes qualities of mind and heart; it provides a strong foundation for other social and emotional skills. Dealing with the emotional needs that students present every day is a complex task--perhaps particularly so for teachers of adolescents. This book describes the tools of mindful attention and shows how the practice of mindfulness can have a positive impact on teaching and learning in middle- and high-school classrooms"--Provided by publisher.

aExplores stress and anxiety in girls and offers suggestions for parents on helping their daughters deal with stress and anxiety at home, among other people, at school, and in society.

Explores statistics concerning the prevalence of sexual assault on males in the U.S. military armed forces, discussing the needs of male sexual assault victims according to research from both military and civilian experts.

Author Phillips chronicles the transformation of a tank battalion stationed in Iraq into a unit used for guerilla war and prisoner detention. Phillips reveals how and why these men were made to torture their prisoners and details the psychological impact it had on them.

Jen Maddox is determined to understand what happened to her daughter, Lana, during the four days she was missing. But Lana is equally determined not to discuss it and hides her memories behind a claim that she cannot remember. But Jen won't let it rest. As she watches Lana spiral into a deeper depression, she investigates her daughter's life and uncovers the truth behind why she was gone.

Examines how girls' unique sensory, physical, cognitive, and emotional characteristics affect their performance in the classroom, and shows you how to adapt classroom experiences to assist girls' learning, particularly in math and science. --from publisher description.

Offers insight into the canine mind, drawing on current research to illuminate a dog's perceptual abilities and the experiences that shape dog behavior, in a work that also shares stories about the author's relationship with her dog.