Psychoanalytic Thinking: A Dialectical Critique of Contemporary Theory and Practice (Carveth Donald L.)(Paperback)

Sexual States of Mind (Meltzer Donald)(Paperback)

A groundbreaking revision of the psychoanalytic theory of sexuality and its centrality to mental life, distinguishing between adult and infantile states of mind, and between infantile polymorphous and infantile perverse

Foundations of Deep Reinforcement Learning: Theory and Practice in Python (Graesser Laura)(Paperback)

The Contemporary Introduction to Deep Reinforcement Learning that Combines Theory and Practice Deep reinforcement learning (deep RL) combines deep learning and reinforcement learning, in which artificial agents learn to solve sequential decision-making problems. In the past decade deep RL has

Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice (Murphy David)(Paperback)

A complete introduction to the theory and practice of contemporary counselling psychology An excellent resource for students at undergraduate or graduate level, Counselling Psychology: A Textbook for Study and Practice provides valuable insights into the key issues associated with theory and

Critical Thinking: An Exploration of Theory and Practice (Moon Jennifer)(Paperback)

In this book, Jennifer Moon explores and clarifies critical thinking and provides practical guidance for improving student learning and supporting the teaching process. Key themes covered include: different views of and approaches to critical thinking with an emphasis on a practical basis that

Corporate Governance: Principles and Issues (Nordberg Donald)(Paperback)

Guiding the student through the principles and practices of contemporary corporate governance agenda, Corporate Governance provides coverage and discussion of the debates and considerations that define the discipline. This book offers a fresh look at the commonly accepted view of what constitutes

Psychoanalytic Thinking on the Unhoused Mind(Paperback / softback)

Psychoanalytic Thinking on the Unhoused Mind illuminates the psychological underpinnings of current societal problems: homelessness, mental distress, loneliness and states of societal breakdown and exclusion. Illustrated with a broad range of clinical work as well as thoughts on art and literature,

Therapeutic Songwriting: Developments in Theory, Methods, and Practice (Baker F.)(Paperback)

Therapeutic Songwriting provides a comprehensive examination of contemporary methods and models of songwriting as used for therapeutic purposes. It describes the environmental, sociocultural, individual, and group factors shaping practice, and how songwriting is understood and practiced within

Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Lemma Alessandra)(Paperback)

The 2nd Edition of Introduction to the Practice of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, the highly successful practice-oriented handbook designed to demystify psychoanalytic psychotherapy, is updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. Updated edition of an extremely successful

Organizing Library Collections: Theory and Practice (Hoffman Gretchen L.)(Paperback)

Written for beginning library science students, this book introduces the theory and practice of organizing library collections in a clear, straightforward, and understandable way. It explains why and how libraries organize their collections, and how theory and practice work together to help library

Critique of Architecture - Essays on Theory, Autonomy, and Political Economy (Spencer Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

Contemporary Photography and Theory: Concepts and Debates (Miller Sally)(Paperback)

Contemporary Photography and Theory offers an essential overview of some of the key critical debates in fine art photography today. Building on a foundational understanding of photography, it offers an in-depth discussion of five topic areas: identity, landscape and place, the politics of

Psychoanalytic Theories - Perspectives from Developmental Psychopathology (Fonagy Peter)(Paperback / softback)

Psychoanalytic theory influenced many facets of twentieth century culture, and shows every sign of continuing to have an impact in the new century. However, in order to sustain this influence it has to adapt to the challenges of our current intellectual

Bach Flower Therapy: Theory and Practice (Scheffer Mechthild)(Paperback)

The first contemporary study of Bach's techniques by one of Europe's leading practitioners. More than 50 years ago, English physician Dr. Edward Bach grew disenchanted with orthodox medicine as he came to understand that many physical complaints have a strong psychosomatic element. Over many years

Theory and Practice of Addiction Counseling (Lassiter Pamela S.)(Paperback)

Theory and Practice of Addiction Counseling by Pamela S. Lassiter and John R. Culbreth brings together contemporary theories of addiction and helps readers connect those theories to practice using a common multicultural case study. Theories covered include motivational interviewing, moral theory,

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Foundations for Practice (Wills Frank)(Paperback)

In their established introduction to contemporary CBT theory and practice, Diana Sanders and Frank Wills show how therapeutic change takes place across a network of cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning. They explain the central concepts of CBT and illustrate - with numerous case examples

Children in Society: Contemporary Theory, Policy and Practice (Foley Pam)(Paperback)

This reader provides a critical and comprehensive account of the theoretical and practical issues raised in working with children and families. It draws on debates from a range of disciplines to shed light on different perspectives, forms of practice and dimensions of policy. Its strong applied

Democracy in Theory and Practice (Whelan Frederick G.)(Paperback)

Democracy in Theory and Practice presents an authoritative overview of democratic theory today. Its distinctive approach links theory to practice, emphasizing the wide variety of institutions and procedures through which core democratic principles are implemented and the normative and practical

Adorno, Foucault and the Critique of the West (Cook Deborah)(Paperback)

The alliance of critical theory between Frankfurt and

The Practice of Psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Psychotherapy: Claiming the Baby (Baradon Tessa)(Paperback)

The Practice of Psychoanalytic Parent-Infant Psychotherapy is a comprehensive handbook, addressing the provision of therapeutic help for babies and their parents when their attachment relationship is troubled and a risk is posed to the baby's development. Drawing on clinical and research data from

Difference and Repetition (Deleuze Gilles)(Paperback)

This brilliant exposition of the critique of identity is a classic in contemporary philosophy and one of Deleuze's most important works. Of fundamental importance to literary critics and philosophers, Difference and Repetition develops two central concepts--pure difference and complex

Social Policy: Theory and Practice (Spicker Paul)(Paperback)

Social Policy: Theory and practice is a fully revised, updated and extended edition of a bestselling social policy textbook, extensively reworked and adapted to meet the needs of its international readership. The book lays out the architecture of social policy as a field of study, binding the

Service Management: Theory and Practice (Bryson John R.)(Paperback)

This textbook offers a fully integrated approach to the theory and practice of service management, exploring the operational dynamics, management issues and business models deployed by service firms. It builds on recent developments in service science as an interdisciplinary research area with

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (Greene Francis J.)(Paperback)

This new book combines entrepreneurship theory and practice to look at the development of a new business from birth to exit strategy. It also features strong coverage of economics and considers the wider policy context in which enterprises

Focus Groups: Theory and Practice (Stewart David W.)(Paperback)

The fully updated Third Edition of Focus Groups: Theory and Practice offers a unique blend of focus group theory and practice in a single, easy-to-read source. It provides systematic treatment to the design, conduct, and interpretation of focus group data within the context of social science