The Psychology of Art (Mather George)(Paperback)

The Psychology of Art (Mather George)(Paperback)

Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art? The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we

The Art of English Poesy (Puttenham George)(Paperback)

George Puttenham's Art of English Poesy is a foundational work of English Renaissance criticism and literary theory. Rich in detail about the nature, purpose, and functions of poetry as well as the poet's character and goals, it is also a valuable historical document, offering generous insight into

Celtic Art: The Methods of Construction (Bain George)(Paperback)

The construction principles of Celtic art were re-discovered in the middle of the 20th century by George Bain. Until his writing, the intricate knots, interlacings, and spirals used in illuminating The Book of Kells and in decorating craftwork and jewelry seemed almost impossible, 'the work of

Georg Simmel: Essays on Art and Aesthetics (Simmel Georg)(Paperback)

Georg Simmel is one of the most original German thinkers of the twentieth century and is considered a founding architect of the modern discipline of sociology. Ranging over fundamental questions of the relationship of self and society, his influential writings on money, modernity, and the

Foundations of Sensation and Perception (Mather George)(Paperback)

Do you wonder how movies - sequences of static frames - appear to move, or why 3-D films look different from traditional movies? Why does ventriloquism work, and why can airliner flights make you feel disoriented? The answers to these and other questions about the human senses can be found within

Celtic Art - The Methods of Construction (Bain George)(Paperback / softback)

The Pictish School of Celtic art from pagan symbols to monumental sculptures, thoroughly covered and

The Art of Rigging (Biddlecombe George)(Paperback)

Few, today, can realize how important was the art of rigging a ship and reeving her gear in the days just old when all aloft was wood and hemp; or how great the part it has played in the building of Empire. -- Introduction.Although mastery of the art of rigging is no longer required on board

The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Peak Performance (Mumford George)(Paperback)

'George helped me understand the art of mindfulness. To be neither distracted or focused, rigid or flexible, passive or aggressive. I learned just to be.' --Kobe BryantMichael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six

The Art of Breguet (Daniels George)(Pevná vazba)

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of the Psychology of Coaching and Mentoring (Passmore Jonathan)(Paperback)

A state-of-the-art reference, drawing on key contemporary research to provide an in-depth, international, and competencies-based approach to the psychology of coaching and mentoring.Puts cutting-edge evidence at the fingertips of organizational psychology practitioners who need it most, but who do

Sexual Addiction: Psychoanalytic Concepts and the Art of Supervision (Volkan Vamik)(Paperback)

Understanding of the psychology of addiction with a full-length case study that lays bare the psychoanalytic process from the viewpoint of a psychoanalytic supervisor. This book gives a fascinating insight into the little explored topic of the role of supervision in

The Psychology of Yoga: Integrating Eastern and Western Approaches for Understanding the Mind (Feuerstein Georg)(Paperback)

How the mind works according to the ancient yogic traditions, compared and contrasted to the approaches of Western psychology--by one of the greatest yoga scholars of our time. Georg Feuerstein begins the book by establishing the historical context of modern Western psychology and its gradual

The Cradle of Humanity: Prehistoric Art and Culture (Bataille Georges)(Paperback)

A radically interdisciplinary inquiry into the origins of human consciousness, community, and potential.The Cradle of Humanity: Prehistoric Art and Culture collects essays and lectures by Georges Bataille spanning 30 years of research in anthropology, comparative religion, aesthetics, and

George IV: Art & Spectacle (Heard Kate)(Pevná vazba)

George IV was arguably the most magnificent of British monarchs. By the time George ascended to the throne in 1820 after nine years as Prince Regent, he was already well-known for his extravagant lifestyle. Visual display played an important role in his public image, an image that he worked hard to

Psychology of Diversity (Jones James M.)(Paperback)

The Psychology of Diversity presents a captivatingsocial-psychological study of diversity, the obstacles confrontingit, and the benefits it provides.Goes beyond prejudice and discrimination to discuss thepersonal and social implications of diversity for both majority andminority group

The Nutritional Psychology of Childhood (Drewett Robert)(Paperback)

The Nutritional Psychology of Childhood is a systematic account of research on the psychological aspects of nutrition in children from birth to adolescence. It deals with two major themes: the development of eating and the effects of malnutrition on the developing child. Robert Drewett discusses

The Psychology of an Art Writer (Lee Vernon)(Paperback)

Vernon Lee--a pseudonym of Violet Paget (1856-1935)--is the most important female aesthetician to come out of 19th-century England. Though she was widely known for her supernatural fictions, Lee never gained the recognition she so clearly deserved for her contributions in the fields of aesthetics,

Woman Looking at Men Looking at Women - Essays on Art, Sex, and the Mind (Hustvedt Siri)(Paperback / softback)

A trailblazing and inspiring collection of essays on art, feminism, neuroscience, psychology by the internationally bestselling novelist Siri

Beyond Evolutionary Psychology: How and Why Neuropsychological Modules Arise (Ellis George)(Paperback)

The nature/nurture question is an age-old problem. Beyond Evolutionary Psychology deals with the relation between culture, evolution, psychology and emotion, based both in the underlying biology, determined by our evolutionary heritage, and in the interaction of our brain with the physical,

The Psychology of the Yogas (Ifergan Gidi)(Paperback)

The Psychology of the Yogas explores the dissonance between the promises of the yogic quest and psychological states of crisis. Western practitioners of yoga and meditation who have embarked upon years-long spiritual quests and who have practiced under the guidance of a guru tell of profound and

The Psychology of Fashion (Mair Carolyn)(Paperback)

The Psychology of Fashion offers an insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human behaviour, from how clothing can affect our cognitive processes to the way retail environments manipulate consumer behaviour. The book explores how fashion design can impact

The Art of Checkmate (Renaud Georges)(Paperback)

One of the Most Instructive Books Ever about Checkmate Tactics In the early 1950s, two former French champions authored a book that clearly -- and quite comprehensively -- explained the basic mating patterns in chess. The Art of Checkmate by Georges Renaud and Victor Kahn was destined to be hailed

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging (Schaie K. Warner)(Paperback)

Handbook of the Psychology of Aging, Ninth Edition tackles both the biological and environmental influences on behavior and the reciprocal interface between changes in the brain and behavior that span the adult lifespan. This information is very important to many features of daily life, from

Applied Social Psychology (Steg Linda)(Paperback)

Applied Social Psychology combines the science of social psychology with the practical application of solving social problems that exist in the real world. This exciting textbook provides a thorough explanation of how social psychologists can contribute to the understanding and management of