760 results for 'Longman, Chia'

The harvesting of wild American ginseng has played a significant role in North America, particularly in the southern and central Appalachian Mountains. A trans-Pacific trade network connected the...

The Appalachian dulcimer lends itself beautifully to the music of the Elizabethan era. This distinctive songbook, first published in 1977 and now back in print, features 24 Elizabethan songs and...

Niccollo Machiavelli's The Prince is a foundational work in political thought that continues to challenge and provoke readers today. Written as advice for princes, this treatise throws down a...

Real Hallucinations: A Philosophical Examination of Human Experience This book offers a philosophical account of the structure of human experience and its vulnerability to disruption. Matthew...

Derick Lugo's journey along the Appalachian Trail is a candid and engaging account of a contemporary thru-hike. With an unorthodox approach and a can-do attitude, he sets off from the city with a...

George III's Illnesses and His Doctors A Study in Early Psychiatry by Michael Ramscar provides a unique insight into the treatment of mental illness during the late eighteenth century. This book...

Scott Jurek's remarkable journey to set the world record for running the Appalachian Trail is a testament to the human body's limits. In 2015, Jurek embarked on a 2,200-mile, 47-day odyssey, pushing...

Will They Do It Again? examines the issue of public protection within a broad context of risk in society generally. The author considers how justified is concern about the risks posed by the mentally...

Dangerous Minds: A Forensic Psychiatrist's Quest to Understand Violence by Taj Nathan is an insightful exploration of the complexities behind violent behaviour.This thought-provoking book delves into...

Psychiatry: A Very Short Introduction by Tom Burns explores the complexities and controversies surrounding mental illness. This concise guide delves into the nature of psychiatry, examining its...

Backwoods Witchcraft: A Folk Magic Tradition from Appalachia. This book explores the unique witchcraft tradition practiced in Appalachia, which honors the seen and unseen beings that inhabit the land...

The Essential Writings of Machiavelli brings together a comprehensive collection of works by one of history's most influential thinkers. This volume features essays and treatises that showcase...

Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health by William Glasser is a thought-provoking exploration of the shift in mental health treatment that has taken place over recent years...

R.D. Laing and the Paths of Anti-psychiatry by Zbigniew Kotowicz provides a thorough re-examination of R.D. Laing's work from a contemporary perspective, focusing on his most productive decade. The...

Discover the best day hikes along the Appalachian Trail, spanning 14 states from Maine to Georgia. This comprehensive guide features 144 carefully selected trails, ranging from short strolls to...

Traumatic Imprints: Cinema, Military Psychiatry, and the Aftermath of War by Noah Tsika explores how the US military used non-theatrical films to address wartime trauma during World War II. This book...

The World of Catholic Renewal, 1540-1770 by R. Po-Chia Hsia is a comprehensive study of the history of Catholicism during a pivotal period in European history.This second edition brings together an...

Elsa Schiaparelli's autobiography is a fascinating account of her rise from a humble beginning to becoming a renowned fashion designer. Born in 1890, Schiaparelli's life was marked by her flair for...

Seminars in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry provides a comprehensive guide to clinical topics, education, service development, audit and research in consultation-liaison psychiatry. Covering the...

The Maudsley Handbook of Practical Psychiatry is a comprehensive guide for trainees in psychiatry, providing essential advice and practical guidance. This new edition focuses on the psychiatric and...

Schizophrenia and related disorders are associated with poorer physical health and increased mortality compared to the general population. While serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia do carry a...

The Drugs that Changed Our Minds: A History of Psychiatry in Ten TreatmentsLauren Slater's groundbreaking account explores the history and science behind psychotropic drugs, from Thorazine to Prozac,...

Chiang Kai-shek's life was marked by turmoil and intrigue. This biography masterfully maps his tumultuous career as Nationalist China's generalissimo, revealing a complex figure whose power was...

The Choice of Jesus Forsaken explores an act of theological faith that has profound ecclesial, sacramental, and social dimensions. Florence Gillet examines what love for Jesus forsaken entails and...

Transactional Analysis in Psychotherapy A Systematic Individual and Social Psychiatry by Eric Berne. Eric Berne's groundbreaking work introduced a new approach to understanding human motivation and...

Kings Park Psychiatric Center is a unique and fascinating history of a hospital that prioritised patient care and community. Built as a series of smaller buildings to create a homelike atmosphere,...

Rights in Rebellion: Indigenous Struggle and Human Rights in Chiapas by Shannon Speed explores how indigenous communities in Mexico engage with the global discourse of human rights. Through an...

Spirit & Mind: Mental Health at the Intersection of Religion and Psychiatry This collection of essays explores the complex relationships between mental health, religion, and culture. Anthropologists...

The Modern Prince: What Machiavelli Can Teach Us in the Age of Trump Carnes Lord offers practical counsel to leaders and citizens alike, exploring key challenges facing modern leaders and providing...

John Modrow's thought-provoking book challenges the conventional understanding of schizophrenia and the role of psychiatry in treating it.Through meticulous research, Modrow presents a compelling...

Child Psychology and Psychiatry Frameworks for Clinical Training and Practice by David Skuse, Helen Bruce, Linda Dowdney is an authoritative guide for professionals working with vulnerable children...

Outside the Asylum: A Memoir of War, Disaster and Humanitarian PsychiatryLynne Jones's personal account is a profound exploration of humanitarian psychiatry and international relief. Her memoir...

The Intentional Brain: Motion, Emotion, and the Development of Modern Neuropsychiatry by Michael R. Trimble. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the clinical interface between the mind...

Adolf Meyer was the most authoritative psychiatrist in the United States during the first half of the twentieth century. In 1908, he oversaw the establishment of the Henry Phipps Psychiatric Clinic...

The Slightest Attachment When Psychiatric Spaces Enact Affinities by Ariane d'HoopAriane d'Hoop explores how spatial arrangements in psychiatric day centers for teenagers shape care practice,...

Storytelling in Queer Appalachia brings together voices from across the region to explore the complexities of living and surviving as queers in Appalachia. This collection of essays delves into...

A 1995 event that shook Italy to its core: a statuette of Our Lady wept tears of blood at the gates of Rome. This extraordinary incident sparked a range of reactions, from incredulity and closure to...

OCD and Related Disorders: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management. This comprehensive pocketbook provides an up-to-date introduction to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and...

Console and Classify explores the rise of psychiatry in nineteenth-century France, shedding light on its development and significance. Jan E. Goldstein's meticulously researched work provides a...

Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness Atrocities are taking place in doctor's offices and hospital operating rooms, where healthy children and adolescents are being...

The New Machiavelli: How to Wield Power in the Modern World by Jonathan Powell is a candid and insightful analysis of power dynamics in contemporary politics. Drawing on his own experiences as chief...

Dialogical Psychiatry: A Handbook for the Teaching and Practice of Open DialogueThis accessible guide outlines an approach to mental health services that prioritises compassion, relational practice,...

Enoch's Walk: Ninety-Five, Not Out is an intimate and thought-provoking autobiography by Christian psychiatrist David Enoch. Born in rural Wales, Enoch recounts his journey from humble beginnings to...

The Generalissimo: Chiang Kai-shek and the Struggle for Modern ChinaThis biography provides a comprehensive and lively account of Chiang Kai-shek's life, from his rise to power in 1920s China to his...

Dr. Mike Shooter's powerful and insightful book shares poignant stories from his career as a child psychiatrist, exploring issues such as grief, bullying, family breakdown, and self-harm.Through his...

Milton H. Erickson's approach to therapy is renowned for its effectiveness in addressing a wide range of problems. This comprehensive guide presents his theories and techniques through real-life case...

Pocket Tutor Psychiatry Second Edition provides practical guidance for medical students and foundation doctors on psychiatric practice. This highly-affordable pocket guide helps novices overcome the...

The First Resort: A History of Social Psychiatry in the United States By Matthew Smith This book tells the story of social psychiatry, a mid-twentieth-century approach to mental health that focused...

The Winds of Wisdom: Visions from the Thirty Enochian Aethyrs by David Shoemaker This modern application of the Enochian system presents a unique and personal journey into the mystical realm of...

Telepsychiatry and Health Technologies: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals is a comprehensive guide to patient-centered clinical care delivered through technological devices and applications...

The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice is a comprehensive guide to psychiatric-mental health nursing. Developed by the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric...

The Practical Angel Magic of John Dee's Enochian Tables is a unique and comprehensive guide to the angelic language and its applications in magic. Transcribed from four previously unpublished...

Psychiatry: Breaking the ICE is a comprehensive guide for trainees in general adult inpatient and community placements. This practical and reassuring book covers the essential tasks and challenges of...

David Wootton's Modern Political Thought: Readings from Machiavelli to Nietzsche offers a comprehensive collection of readings from key thinkers in modern political thought. This second edition...

Niccolo Machiavelli's reputation as a master of duplicity and immorality has endured for centuries. But was his sinister image justified? Quentin Skinner explores Machiavelli's adult life, tracing...

Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective on Psychiatric Diagnoses and MedicationsThis book offers a balanced approach to understanding mental health issues, one that combines biblical...

This open access book explores unusual perceptual experiences that are often meaningful to those who have them. It examines how these experiences might be interpreted and whether they can provide...

Clizia is a lesser-known work by Niccolò Machiavelli, a dramatist whose comedic art predated Shakespeare's comedies. This bilingual edition brings together three of Machiavelli's comedic pieces:...

Cecil Sharp's English Folk-Songs from the Southern Appalachians, Vol 2 is a collection of traditional songs and tunes gathered between 1916 and 1918. This volume contains 274 songs and 968 tunes,...

Detailed information about psychiatric medications and treatments for mental illnesses is provided in this comprehensive guide. Written to help those affected by conditions such as depression,...

Fortune Is a Woman : Gender and Politics in the Thought of Nicollo Machiavelli : With a New Afterword Hanna Pitkin's groundbreaking study of Niccolò Machiavelli's political thought places gender at...

Becoming Mindful: Integrating Mindfulness Into Your Psychiatric Practice offers clinicians practical tools to enhance their sessions with patients. This guide explores the benefits of mindfulness for...

Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is a foundational work in Western political thought that continues to shape discussions of war and peace, politics, and ethics. First published in the 16th century,...

Awaken your inner feminine sexuality and experience the full flowering of your sexual energy with Tao Tantric Arts for Women. This comprehensive guide reveals how to channel natural energy to heal...

The Elbe Cycle Route Elberadweg takes you on an unforgettable journey along one of Europe's great rivers. Spanning 1245km from its source to the North Sea coast, this scenic route passes through some...

Our Psychic Sense: A Clairvoyant and a Psychiatrist Explain How It Develops This book offers a unique perspective on the human experience, exploring the idea that there is more to us than our...

Killing the Buddha on the Appalachian Trail is a deeply personal and philosophical journey that takes readers with John Turner as he hikes the 2,193 miles from Georgia to Maine. Along the way, Turner...

From Scotland to Appalachia and back again, the musical heritage of the Scots-Irish immigrants is a rich and complex story. Between the 17th and 19th centuries, thousands of Scots made their way...

The Ambassadors: Thinking about Diplomacy from Machiavelli to Modern Times Robert Cooper explores the complexities of diplomacy through history, weaving together fragments of the past to shed light...

In Search of Madness: A Psychiatrist's Travels Through the History of Mental Illness by Brendan Kelly explores how we have responded to mental illness over the centuries. From India to Victorian...

Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal: A Guide for Prescribers, Therapists, Patients and Their FamiliesThis comprehensive guide provides essential information on psychiatric drug effects and withdrawal...

Straight Talk about Psychiatric Medications for Kids is a comprehensive guide to help parents and professionals make informed decisions about medication treatment for children. Written by leading...

The Other Side of the Couch: A Psychiatrist Solves His Most Unusual Cases A unique behind-the-scenes look at psychiatry, this book presents a fascinating exploration into the puzzling eccentricities...

Niccolò Machiavelli's writings offer a nuanced understanding of his life and thought. This collection presents a wide range of genres in which he wrote, including political theory, letters, poetry,...

Europe's sixteenth century was marked by turmoil and upheaval, with power struggles between princes, inquisitions and torture chambers, and violent conflicts over religious differences. Yet, amidst...

Europe's sixteenth century was marked by turmoil and upheaval. Power struggles between princes, inquisitions, torture chambers, and violent religious differences dominated this period. Yet, amidst...

The Mafia Manager: A Guide to the Corporate Machiavelli In the world of business, leadership is often likened to a delicate balance of power and strategy. Jules Josat's guide, The Mafia Manager,...

Dr Benji Waterhouse's honest and humorous account of his experiences as an NHS psychiatrist offers a unique insight into the world of mental healthcare.Through his stories of patients, both familiar...

Humanising Psychiatry and Mental Health Care explores the connection between modern psychiatric practice and the person-centred approach. This book promotes open dialogue between traditional rivals,...

Three renowned teachers share their insights in a series of dialogues on inner freedom. Matthieu Ricard, a monk, Christophe André, a philosopher, and Alexandre Jollien, a psychiatrist, explore the...

Physiotherapy in Mental Health and Psychiatry: A Scientific and Clinical Based Approach provides a comprehensive guide for students and practising physiotherapists. This trusted textbook explores...

Inheriting Madness: Professionalization and Psychiatric Knowledge in Nineteenth-century France By Ian Robert Dowbiggin This book explores how psychiatry developed in 19th-century France, tracing the...

Clinical Psychology Theory and Therapy by Dougal MacKay explores the various types of psychological disturbance and how they have come to be regarded as illnesses. The book examines critically the...

Diana Kushenbach's A Lightworker's Guide to Energetic Clearing offers a unique perspective on spiritual growth and connection with the divine. Based on her experiences as an earth angel, she shares...

Helping Kids in Crisis: Managing Psychiatric Emergencies in Children and Adolescents provides expert guidance for professionals responding to high-stakes situations involving children in crisis. This...

Glimpses of the Devil: A Psychiatrist's Personal Accounts of Possession by M. Scott Peck is a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of the author's work as an exorcist. In this book, Dr...

Salvation on Sand Mountain: A Haunting Exploration of Faith In this deeply personal and thought-provoking account, Dennis Covington recounts his journey into the world of holiness snake handling in...

Dr Rhona Morrison's career as a forensic psychiatrist has been marked by some of the most curious and challenging encounters of her life. In this thought-provoking memoir, she shares stories of real...

Crash Course Psychiatry For UKMLA and Medical Exams is your comprehensive guide to psychiatry, designed to help you excel in your studies and achieve exam success. Written by senior students or...

The Success of Homeopathy before Psychiatry Lost Its Mind by Jerry M. Kantor In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, homeopathic psychiatric asylums in the United States achieved remarkable...

The ADHD Fraud: How Psychiatry Makes "patients" of Normal Children by Fred A. Baughman Jr., MD. A neurologist's perspective on the difference between organic medicine and psychiatry, Dr. Baughman Jr...

Clinical Topics in Teaching Psychiatry provides a comprehensive overview of teaching and learning in psychiatry, drawing on classic papers and newly commissioned chapters. Written by experienced...

The Late Poems of Meng Chiao by Jiao Meng is a groundbreaking collection of poetry that defies conventions. Written over 1,200 years ago, these late poems showcase an experimental style that...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for the Busy Child Psychiatrist and Other Mental Health Professionals is an essential resource for clinical child psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists...

The history of psychiatry's quest to understand mental illness is complex and multifaceted. Anne Harrington explores how the field has struggled to find a biological basis for mental disorder,...

A Walk for Sunshine: A 2,160 Mile Expedition for Charity on the Appalachian Trail by Jeff AltTwenty years after its initial publication, this inspiring story continues to resonate with readers. In...

Searching for a Rose Garden offers a critical examination of the conventional understanding and response to mental distress. Drawing on survivor activism and scholarship, it explores the negative...

Psychiatric Contours: New African Histories of Madness A groundbreaking exploration of psychiatry and madness in colonial and decolonizing Africa. This volume broadens our understanding of madness...

The Body and Consent in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Medicine: A Therapeutic Rape Culture by Jemma Tosh explores the complex relationships between power, authority, and abuse in therapeutic settings...

The Great Table Volume II presents the complex hierarchy of angels and demons encoded in this grid of letters, along with a series of conjurations in the Angelic language called the Angelic Keys...