Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition (Vyse Stuart A.)(Paperback)

Believing in Magic: The Psychology of Superstition (Vyse Stuart A.)(Paperback)

While we live in a technologically and scientifically advanced age, superstition is as widespread as ever. Not limited to just athletes and actors, superstitious beliefs are common among people of all occupations, educational backgrounds, and income levels. In this fully updated edition of

Superstition: A Very Short Introduction (Vyse Stuart)(Paperback)

Do you touch wood for luck, or avoid hotel rooms on floor thirteen? Would you cross the path of a black cat, or step under a ladder? Is breaking a mirror just an expensive waste of glass, or something rather more sinister? Despite the dominance of science in today's world, superstitiousbeliefs -

Magic of Believing (Bristol Claude M.)(Paperback)

MILLIONS OF READERS HAVE PROVED THAT THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING WORKS WONDERS! For more than four decades success-oriented Americans have turned to the no-nonsense, time-tested motivational techniques described in The Magic of Believing to achieve all their long- and short-term goals: a better job, an

The Magic of Believing (Bristol Claudie)(Paperback)

In this bestselling self-help book, a successful businessman reveals the secrets behind harnessing the unlimited energies of the subconscious. For more than four decades success‐oriented readers have turned to the no‐nonsense, time‐tested motivational techniques described in 'The Magic of

History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title.A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering

Magic Betsey (Blackman Malorie)(Paperback / softback)

No matter, in these four sweet and funny short stories, Betsey learns the importance of believing in yourself, that practise makes perfect, and that some magic is real . Beautifully illustrated by Jamie Smith, these warm and funny stories are ideal for building confidence in young readers, whether

Spellbound: Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft (Page Sophie)(Paperback)

A unique look at how people have viewed magic and superstition, both historically and in the present

Shadowmancer (Taylor G.P.)(Paperback / softback)

Shadowmancer takes you into a world of superstition, magic and witchcraft, where the ultimate sacrifice might even be life itself. Obadiah Demurral is a sorcerer who is seeking to control the highest power in the

Mr Skip (Morpurgo Michael)(Paperback / softback)

Believing in magic makes dreams come

The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction (Stuart-Hamilton Ian)(Paperback)

This well-established and accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated, often extensively, to reflect current thinking, and an important new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added. Providing a comprehensive overview of the

Jonathan the Magic Pony (Heritage Stuart)(Paperback / softback)

Images and Symbols: Studies in Religious Symbolism (Eliade Mircea)(Paperback)

Mircea Eliade--one of the most renowned expositors of the psychology of religion, mythology, and magic--shows that myth and symbol constitute a mode of thought that not only came before that of discursive and logical reasoning, but is still an essential function of human consciousness. He describes

The Power of One (Courtenay Bryce)(Paperback)

'The Power of One has everything: suspense, the exotic, violence; mysticism, psychology and magic; schoolboy adventures, drama.'-The New York Times 'Unabashedly uplifting . . . asserts forcefully what all of us would like to believe: that the individual, armed with the spirit of independence-'the

The Psychology of Celebrity (Stever Gayle)(Paperback)

This accessible book examines the psychology of celebrity in relation to a culture perpetually focused on fame and the lives of celebrities. Using psychological theories, it explores the positive and negative outcomes of celebrity influence, the relationships celebrities have with their fans, and

Supersense - From Superstition to Religion - The Brain Science of Belief (Hood Bruce)(Paperback / softback)

A fascinating and engaging examination of why we believe in the

Spectacular Science, Technology and Superstition in the Age of Shakespeare (Chiari Sophie)(Paperback)

Explores the interaction between science, literature and spectacle in Shakespeare's era To the readers who ask themselves: 'What is science?', this volume provides an answer from an early modern perspective, whereby science included such various intellectual pursuits as history, poetry, occultism

The Process of Research and Statistical Analysis in Psychology (McBride Dawn M.)(Paperback)

The Process of Research and Statistical Analysis in Psychology presents integrated coverage of psychological research methods and statistical analysis to illustrate how these two crucial processes work together to uncover new information. Best-selling author Dawn M. McBride draws on over 20 years

The Secrets of Life: (revised and Updated!) (Wilde Stuart)(Paperback)

The thoughts and ideas in this book form the basis of Stuart Wilde’s philosophy on how to develop a more liberated mind-set and thus, a more carefree and delightful life. The thoughts and essays are from his best-selling books as well as his unpublished writings. You can just open the book

Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy: Making Sense of People's Problems (Johnstone Lucy)(Paperback)

The first edition of Formulation in Psychology and Psychotherapy caught the wave of growing interest in formulation in a clinical context. This completely updated and revised edition summarises recent practice, research, developments and debates while retaining the features that made the first a

The Philosopher's Stone: Spiritual Alchemy, Psychology, and Ritual Magic (Regardie Israel)(Paperback)

A new edition of Regardie's classic text In the mid-1930s, Israel Regardie had an insight into understanding alchemical writings. The result was The Philosopher's Stone, where he analyzed three 17th-century alchemical works symbolically, psychologically, and via magickal energy. Now, famed

Belief in God in an Age of Science (Polkinghorne John)(Paperback)

John Polkinghorne brings unique qualifications to his exploration of the possibilities of believing in God in an age of science: he is internationally known as a theoretical physicist and as a theologian. In this thought-provoking book, Polkinghorne focuses on the collegiality between science and

The Social Psychology of Ethnic Identity (Verkuyten Maykel)(Paperback)

In contrast to other disciplines, social psychology has been slow in responding to the questions posed by the issue of ethnicity. The Social Psychology of Ethnic Identity, Second Edition, demonstrates the important and diverse contribution that social psychology can make. Comprehensively updated to

Theories of Developmental Psychology (Miller Patricia H.)(Paperback)

Reflecting the latest thought and research in the field, Theories of Developmental Psychology helps you understand and distinguish the major theoretical schools of child

A History of Psychology in Ten Questions (Hyland Michael)(Paperback)

This student-friendly book on the history of psychology covers the key historical developments and controversies in all areas of psychology, linking history to the present by focusing on ten conceptual issues that are relevant today. How did psychology become a science, and what kind of science