Brian Hughes is a Professor of Psychology whose work delves into the intricacies of psychological stress and its profound effects on health. His research also explores the crucial role of psychosocial factors in moderating these stress processes. Furthermore, Hughes offers insightful commentary on the psychology of empiricism and empirically questionable assertions, particularly within the realms of science, health, and medicine.
This textbook delves into the conceptual issues and theoretical advancements in psychology, offering a thorough exploration of the field. It highlights significant historical milestones, weaving them into the narrative to enhance understanding. The thought-provoking content encourages critical thinking and engagement with psychological concepts, making it an essential resource for students and scholars alike.
The candid professional and personal memoirs of a British lawyer
The narrative follows Brian, a dynamic character whose life is filled with adventures, ghost stories, and romantic escapades. His experiences paint a vivid picture of a man who embodies the spirit of a "rolling stone," constantly moving and engaging with the world around him. This intriguing blend of personal anecdotes and captivating tales presents a unique exploration of a life that seems almost too extraordinary to be true.
Thisbook explores the community experience of the Irish Revolution.
The Psychology of Brexit examines the psychological causes, catalysts, and consequences of Brexit.
This volume addresses the problem of small, irregular, and unconventional war across time and around the globe. The use of non-uniformed and often civilian combatants, with tactics eschewing pitched battles, is the most common form of warfare throughout history and comes in many forms. The collection works back in time beginning with the ‘Long War’ in present day Afghanistan and concluding with warfare in classical Greece. Along the way it engages with conflicts as diverse as the American Civil War and regional rebellion in Tudor England. Each case study provides unique insights into the practices, experiences, and discourses that have shaped this ubiquitous type of conflict. Readers interested in rebellion and repression, cultural and tactical interpretations of conflict, civilian strategies in wartime, the supposed ‘western way of war’, and the ways in which participants have framed and related their actions across a variety of spheres will find much ofinterest in these pages.
This wordless collection of strips by renowned artist/designer Rian Hughes reveals the lighter side of our obsession with social rankings. When everyone has a number, everyone knows their place. Lower numbers are better, higher numbers are less important, and that's just the way it is. But what if that number could change? You might try to buck the system and assert your individuality... or you might end up with a big fat zero. Big questions are explored and unexpected answers found in the first solo comics collection from award-winning designer & illustrator Rian Hughes. His whimsical, witty, and insightful strips will make you both smile and consider. Where do you stand in the pecking order? Is your number up? 2018 Pubwest Design Awards - Gold Winner for Graphic Album, New Material
Custom Lettering of the 20s and 30s is a celebration of the stunning and stylistically varied headline lettering that existed before the advent of phototypesetting or the computer. This unique publication collects over 4500 examples of custom lettering from the heyday of Art Deco and the experimental modernity of the Futurists - from geometric sans, elegant brush scripts, and heavy industrial serifs to hand-drawn eccentricities. A cornerstone of any type-lover's library.
Explore your creative side with the cool tasks in this book!
Explore your creative side with the cool tasks in this book!
Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler held the world title for 12 defences, his bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran entering fistic folklore. Marvelous tells Hagler's extraordinary life story for the first time, and gets right to the heart of a complex and charismatic man.