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Therapist GuideWinner of the 2011 Arthur Shapiro Award for Best Book on Hypnosis, from the Society of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis  An explosion of interest in the applications of hypnosis for clinical problems, especially pain, has led to a wide accumulation of research on hypnosis as a viable, beneficial supplement to treatment protocols....

Writing allows people to convey information to others who are remote in time and space, vastly increasing the range over which people can cooperate and the amount they can learn. Mastering the writing system of one's language is crucial for success in a modern society. This book examines how children learn to write words. It provides a...

Seaside StoriesIn Narratives of Positive Aging, Amia Lieblich presents a qualitative study that explores the life narratives of elderly men and women who engage in practices of "e;positive aging."e; They belong to a spontaneous community that assembles daily, early in the morning, on a beach near Tel-Aviv, Israel. At the seaside, the elders...

Nationalism, Internationalism, and Bushidō in Modern JapanInventing the Way of the Samurai examines the development of the &'way of the samurai&' - bushido - which is popularly viewed as a defining element of the Japanese national character and even the &'soul of Japan&'. Rather than a continuation of ancient traditions, however, bushido developed...

Vocal scorefor SATB and organThis French carol scored in 6/8 is set by Howard Helvey with a rhythmic, animated, and cheerful organ part that gives the traditional tune a lift. The choral parts are straightforward, the choir singing in unison initially and later in four parts with a key change from G major to B-flat major. This arrangement is geared...

The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology is the seminal reference in the field of positive psychology, which in recent years has transcended academia to capture the imagination of the general public. The handbook provides a roadmap for the psychology needed by the majority of the population -- those who don&'t need treatment but want to achieve...