Oxford University Press

Therapist GuideCompulsive Hoarding and Acquiring, Therapist Guide is the first book of its kind. The authors describe an empirically-validated treatment program for use with those individuals who suffer from compulsive hoarding, excessive acquiring, and problems with discarding. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, this guide...

The next wave of science writing is here. Editor Max Brockman has talent-spotted        19 young scientists, working on leading-edge research across a wide range of fields.          Nearly half of them are women, and all of them are great communicators: their        passion and excitement makes this collection a wonderfully invigorating read.We...

A survival guide for those facing kidney dialysis treatment due to end-stage renal disease. The author team offer practical advice and information on kidney dialysis so that readers can make informed decisions about their own care. Interviews with patients and renal care professionals inspire and educate readers about this complicated treatment....

Universities are unlikely venues for grading bodies, beauty, poise, and style.          Nonetheless, thousands of college women have sought not only college diplomas but        campus beauty titles and tiaras throughout the twentieth century, and the cultural        power of beauty pageants continues into the twenty-first.In Queens of Academe,...

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date investigation of moral and conceptual questions about lying and deception. Carson argues that there is a moral presumption against lying and deception that causes harm, he examines case-studies from business, politics, and history, and he offers a qualified defence of the view that honesty is a virtue....

A Very Short IntroductionWhat is privacy? Why do we need it and value it so much? This Very Short Introduction examines why privacy has become one of the most important topics in contemporary society. Considering issues of privacy in relation to security, the protection of personal data, and the paparazzi, its implications are wide-ranging and...