Paul R. Martin Book order (chronological)

W tej książce Paul Martin przygląda się postawom wobec przyjemności, zmieniającym się na przestrzeni dziejów, a także próbom jej kontrolowania podejmowanym przez religię i prawo oraz biologicznym i psychicznym siłom, kierującym naszymi hedonistycznymi impulsami. Przedstawia poszukiwaczy wrażeń, od Nerona po Elvisa Presleya, rozważa przeciwieństwa przyjemości - nudę, nieszczęście, ból - i omawia chemiczne źródła przyjemności, od kofeiny i konopi indyjskich po alkohol i heroinę.

This an overview of that most vital, most underrated and most elusive of human activities, it draws on both cutting-edge neuroscience and classic literature. We spend one third of our lives asleep, but know hardly anything about it, and can remember so little of it as we come out of it. Why?

The book is celebrated for its ability to distill complex ideas into accessible language, making sophisticated concepts understandable to a broader audience. Its engaging narrative style and insightful analysis have garnered praise from critics, highlighting its significance in bridging the gap between expert knowledge and public understanding. This work stands out as a valuable resource for readers seeking to deepen their comprehension of intricate subjects while enjoying a compelling read.

This volume describes how to manage benign recurring headaches, a category that includes migraines, tension and tension-type headaches, and combined or mixed headaches. The management strategy delineated is based on functional analysis, emphasizing the controlling variables of headaches or the factors that determine the variance in headache activity. Encompassing psychosocial and developmental factors, treatment is driven by the results of the functional assessment, so an individualized rather than standardized approach is proposed. This text will be invaluable for clinicians, and the book's strong research orientation will also interest researchers. The book is essential for psychologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, general/family practice doctors, and other medical specialists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and counselors.