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Michael Cole

    This author delves beyond the academic sphere, with their work exploring the intricacies of human interaction and the psyche. Through their writing, they aim to uncover the fundamental mechanisms that shape our thoughts and behaviors. Their perspective on communication and psychology offers readers a unique lens through which to understand everyday life.

    HELICOPRION
    Creating Sculpture
    Edward Gets the Hiccups
    The Zodiac Revisited
    The Development of Children
    The Ecology of Human Development
    • HELICOPRION

      Tiefsee-Thriller, Horror

      • 494 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      Detective Luke Jansen untersucht brutale Haiangriffe in Nordkalifornien, die eher an einen Wahnsinnigen als an Haibisse erinnern. Marinebiologin Elise Sheldon behauptet, es handele sich um einen Helicoprion, eine als ausgestorben geltende Kreatur. Gemeinsam stellen sie sich dem menschenfressenden Hai und seinem schrecklichen Ursprung.

      HELICOPRION2023
      5.0
    • Creating Sculpture

      Renaissance Drawings and Models

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This fully illustrated collection of essays, by distinguished scholars and experts in the field, focuses on the process of sculptural design in 15th- and 16th-century Europe It was during the Renaissance period that sculptors’ models, together with drawings, were first assembled by avid collectors fascinated by the tangible evidence of the creative process of the artist. This fully illustrated collection of essays, by distinguished scholars and experts in the field, focuses on the process of sculptural design in 15th- and 16th-century Europe. The publication arises from a 2017 conference, and is the third and final Robert H. Smith Renaissance Sculpture volume.

      Creating Sculpture2022
    • The Zodiac Revisited

      The Facts of the Case

      • 214 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Delve into the chilling narrative surrounding one of history's most mysterious serial killers. The book explores the psychological profile, motivations, and the societal impact of this infamous figure, weaving together historical context and gripping storytelling. Through detailed analysis and compelling evidence, it aims to unravel the complexities of the killer's actions while examining the cultural fascination with true crime. Readers will gain insight into both the criminal mind and the era that shaped these events.

      The Zodiac Revisited2021
    • The Ecology of Human Development

      Experiments by Nature and Design

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Observing children in natural settings and their interactions with familiar adults is crucial for understanding their development, according to Bronfenbrenner. The book presents a significant framework for creating a more ecologically valid psychology of development, emphasizing the importance of context and relationships in shaping children's growth.

      The Ecology of Human Development2011
      4.1
    • The Development of Children

      • 816 pages
      • 29 hours of reading

      Development is best understood as a fusion of biological, social, and psychological processes interacting in the unique medium of human culture. [In this text, the authors] have tried to show not only the role of each of these factors considered separately but also how they interact in diverse cultural contexts to create whole, unique human beings.-Pref.

      The Development of Children1993
      3.8