206 results for 'Skinner, B.F.'

B.F. Skinner - A Reappraisal by Marc N. Richelle offers a fresh perspective on the life and work of one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. This introduction to Skinner's...

Discover the life and theories of B.F. Skinner, a highly influential American psychologist who revolutionized our understanding of human behaviour.This biography takes you through Skinner's life and...

Airbrushing for Scale Modelers by Aaron Skinner provides a comprehensive guide to airbrushing techniques for scale modelers. This book covers the fundamentals of airbrushing, including equipment...

Skinner's Trail by Quintin Jardine is a gripping thriller that follows a complex and suspenseful trail of crime. A man has been found murdered in a luxury villa, and the police suspect that his...

The fourth installment in the Scottish crime series sees Bob Skinner facing his most challenging case yet. A gruesome murder at a country club sets off a chain of events that take him from the world...

Skinner's Mission is the sixth novel in the Edinburgh crime series by Quintin Jardine. When a car showroom is torched, leaving a charred body among the burnt-out luxury cars, Deputy Chief Constable...

Skinner's Rules by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that introduces readers to Detective Chief Superintendent Bob Skinner. A gruesome discovery in a dark alleyway sets off a chain of events as a...

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the techniques used by Graeco-Egyptian magicians, uncovering the academic tools and methods that were actually employed. By reading this book, you...

Edinburgh's Deputy Chief Constable faces his toughest challenge yet in Skinner's Ordeal. A mid-air explosion rocks the Scottish skies, claiming the lives of prominent figures including the British...

A terrorist attack rocks the Edinburgh Festival, claiming responsibility for a series of escalating atrocities. As Assistant Chief Constable Bob Skinner delves deeper into the case, he uncovers...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces his toughest challenges in this gripping crime thriller. A personal crisis is unfolding as his marriage teeters on the brink of collapse, and his private life...

A killer's secrets are about to be uncovered. The thirtieth mystery in Quintin Jardine's Bob Skinner series is a gripping tale of murder, justice and the power of new evidence. Thirty years ago, a...

A killer may still be on the loose. Thirty years after a murder investigation was closed, a new lead has emerged, re-opening the case and drawing former Chief Constable Bob Skinner back into the...

The Skinner: Spatterjay 1 by Neal Asher is set in a treacherous ocean planet where various agendas converge. A group of individuals with unique motivations - including immortality and a quest for...

The Voynich Manuscript: A Mysterious Medieval Text This beautifully illustrated manuscript is one of the most enigmatic texts in the Western occult tradition. Written in a unique language and...

The Recollections of Skinner of Skinner's Horse A colourful career is recounted by James Skinner in this memoir. Skinner began his military exploits as a mercenary for Indian princes, becoming...

A gripping mystery from bestselling author Quintin Jardine. Sir Robert Skinner's life is turned upside down when a series of unexplained deaths in his local community threaten to bring him crashing...

Last Resort is the twenty-fifth novel in the Bob Skinner series by Quintin Jardine. After thirty years of service, former Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces the possibility of ending his police career...

Frank Skinner's autobiography is a hilarious and candid account of his life. Born in 1957, Frank grew up with a passion for football and a penchant for drink, which he eventually overcame in 1987...

Bob Skinner returns in the latest gripping mystery from Quintin Jardine. A gritty and intense thriller that explores the darker side of human nature.This is the 10th book in the Bob Skinner series,...

Scotland's toughest cop is back in action in this gripping mystery from bestselling author Quintin Jardine. When millionaire Leo Speight is found poisoned at his Ayrshire mansion, Police Scotland has...

A stormy family gathering uncovers long-buried horrors. Thirty years after a double murder, detectives are searching for clues in two countries. A mysterious crime novelist has seemingly vanished,...

Game Over is the twenty-seventh gripping mystery from crime master Quintin Jardine. When supermodel Annette Bordeaux is found battered and strangled in her Edinburgh flat, former Chief Constable Bob...

The Bad Fire by Quintin Jardine is the thirty-first gripping mystery in his popular series. Bob Skinner, now no longer Chief Constable, remains indispensable to Scotland's police force when it comes...

Scottish crime-writing at its finest, with a healthy dose of plot twists and turns, bodies and plenty of brutality. Quintin Jardine's latest mystery is set in Edinburgh and the Scottish countryside,...

Bob Skinner's latest case begins with a shocking discovery in the back of a stolen car. As he delves deeper into the mystery, a body count rises and motives become increasingly complex.A former Chief...

A woman's body washes up on Cramond Island near the River Forth, sparking a murder investigation. Days later, another gruesome scene unfolds in Edinburgh, with blood covering every surface and a...

Death's Door by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of the art world. When two young female artists are brutally murdered, the investigation that follows reveals a...

When a devastating storm hits, it uncovers long-buried secrets and sets off a chain reaction of events that lead to two decades-old murders being reopened. A team of detectives is tasked with solving...

The Roots of Evil by Quintin Jardine is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of human nature. In this latest installment of his bestselling series, Bob Skinner faces off against a...

The Curious Cases of Cyriack Skinner Grey is a collection of 16 "locked room" mystery short stories by Arthur Porges. This comprehensive anthology includes three previously unpublished tales,...

The latest Bob Skinner mystery from Quintin Jardine. A woman on maternity leave stumbles upon a body on a Scottish beach, sparking an investigation that uncovers a complex web of secrets and lies.As...

A shocking act of violence at the Palace of Westminster sets off a complex investigation into a web of politics and enemies. Former Chief Constable Bob Skinner is drawn into the case, which threatens...

Skinner Releasing Technique: A Movement and Dance Practice By Manny A. Emslie and Manny Emslie This book explores the Skinner Releasing Technique (SRT), a somatic movement, dance, and creative...

Thomas Skinner's ordinary life takes an extraordinary turn when he meets Saafir, a mysterious woman with red eyes. She invites him to join her in a treehouse and introduces him to the world of magic...

Angry Alan & Fucked Two Plays by Penelope Skinner is a darkly comic new play about masculinity in crisis. Roger's world is falling apart - his job, his ex-wife, and his girlfriend's newfound feminism...

Discover a new approach to makeup with Dominic Skinner's Glowography: A Practical Guide to New Makeup. This book offers a fresh perspective on the world of makeup, encouraging you to break free from...

The twentieth century can be understood in many ways, but one way to grasp its complexities is through the lens of psychology. In "Opening Skinner's Box", Lauren Slater explores ten fascinating...

Three visitors arrive on Spatterjay, a world where sudden death is the normal way of life. A hornet Hive mind, a xenobiologist searching for an ancient sea captain, and a man who has been dead for...

Get ready to sing along with the iconic football anthem "Three Lions". This official songbook features the complete lyrics written by David Baddiel, Frank Skinner and Ian Broudie. Perfect for...

The Story of The Streets by Mike Skinner is a candid and humorous memoir that delves into the life and experiences of the man behind the influential British music project. With the release of The...

Writing a Novel: A Guide to Bringing Your Ideas to Life Richard Skinner's comprehensive guide to writing a novel is a supportive and insightful companion for aspiring writers. Drawing on his years of...

Techniques of High Magic: A Manual of Self-Initiation is a comprehensive guide to practical magic, offering clear instructions on how to perform various techniques such as invocation and evocation,...

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...

Solve the most challenging crosswords with confidence. This book provides a step-by-step guide to deciphering tricky clues, helping you to unlock the answers and beat the compiler at their own game...

The Pearson Revise Edexcel AS/A Level Biology Revision Workbook is designed to help students prepare for the Edexcel AS/A Level Biology exams. With one-to-one page matching to the Edexcel AS/A Level...

The Oracle of Geomancy: Practical Techniques of Earth DivinationThis book provides a practical guide to using Geomancy for divination, decision-making, and solving life-changing dilemmas. By...

The Keys to the Gateway of Magic: A Transcription of Janua Magica Reserata and Other Pertinent Discourses This book presents the complete, unabridged version of a vital early 17th century manuscript...

Science And Human Behavior by B.F Skinner is a comprehensive study of scientific theories of human nature and the ways in which human behavior can be predicted and controlled.This influential work...

B.F. Skinner and Margaret E. Vaughan offer practical advice on making the most of old age in this guide to enjoying life's later years.With expert guidance, you can make changes to your surroundings...

A World of Our Own Making: A Sequel to Walden Two by Michael Shuler is an in-depth exploration of B.F. Skinner's behavioral principles and their potential to revolutionize society. This...

Tales of the Dandelion Commune is an insightful and humorous account of daily life in a 1970s-inspired egalitarian commune. Based on B.F. Skinner's Walden Two, this book offers a true and unvarnished...

Joshua Gang explores how behaviorism, a discredited school of psychology, can shed new light on literary studies. By examining the ways in which we attribute mental properties to objects like novels...

Discover the power of Rinzai Zen to transform your health, wellbeing and success. This accessible guide brings the body-mind insights of Rinzai Zen from Japan to the Western world, offering simple...

Psych 101: A Practical Guide to Understanding Human Behaviour This comprehensive guide cuts through the complexities of psychology, presenting essential theories and experiments in an engaging and...

Carl Rogers: Dialogues Conversations with Leading Thinkers in Philosophy and Psychology This collection of conversations brings together seven remarkable discussions between Carl Rogers, a renowned...

The Essential Chomsky brings together a comprehensive collection of writings from one of the world's leading philosophers, linguists and critics. Spanning six decades, this single volume covers a...

Lectures on Theories of Learning explores the key principles and concepts that guided research in American experimental psychology in the twentieth century. This comprehensive guide takes you on a...

The Verbal Behavior Approach: Teaching Children with Autism and Related Disorders This practical guide provides a step-by-step approach to teaching children with autism and related disorders using...

The Secret History of Kindness: Learning From How Dogs Learn by Melissa Holbrook Pierson This insightful exploration delves into the world of positive reinforcement and its surprising connections to...

The Leipzig Connection: A History of How American Education Was Shaped. In 1875, a medical researcher in Germany laid the groundwork for a subject that would have far-reaching consequences for...

The British Paratrooper 1940-45 This book tells the story of the elite British Paratrooper, from their formation in 1940 to the end of World War II. Drawing on previously unpublished materials, it...

The Accident Man series is a darkly humorous collection of four tales that explore the darker side of human nature. This remastered edition brings together the series for the first time, offering a...

Quentin Skinner's Visions of Politics is a collection of essays that span four decades, offering insight into the evolution and character of Thomas Hobbes' political thought. Skinner's work is marked...

Burrhus Frederic Skinner's Superstition in the Pigeon is a seminal work in the field of psychology, first published in 1948. This influential study explores the concept of superstition through the...

Navigating the Financial Universe by Christeen H SkinnerThis practical guide helps you build financial confidence and navigate the challenges ahead. With her expertise in financial astrology,...

John Skinner's exploration of prayer invites readers to explore their deeper connection with God. By listening to the Silence within, he argues that we can begin to see ourselves enclosed within our...

A Glasgow concert takes a deadly turn when three people are shot at close range. Chief Constable Bob Skinner is drawn into the investigation, uncovering dark secrets and leading him to confront his...

Quentin Skinner's Visions of Politics: Renaissance Virtues is a collection of essays that explore the intellectual principles behind his work as an intellectual historian.Skinner, one of the world's...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner's latest case is one he never expected. When his wife's parents are found strangled at their lakeside cabin in New York State, Skinner is driven by cold rage to...

Quentin Skinner's Hobbes and Republican Liberty offers a compelling comparison between two influential theories about human liberty. This work explores the Roman republican tradition of public life,...

The Foundations of Modern Political Thought: Volume 1, The Renaissance by Quentin Skinner This two-volume study explores the pivotal period in political theory from the late thirteenth to the end of...

Edinburgh's toughest cop, Bob Skinner, is forced to confront his troubled past in a desperate bid to uncover the truth. Fifteen years ago, a brutal murder shook the city, and now the case has...

DCC Skinner's evening stroll with a filmstar takes an unexpected turn when a shotgun attack sends him and his old flame Louise Bankier for cover. As Louise returns to Scotland to shoot her latest...

Quentin Skinner's Liberty Before Liberalism explores the development of free citizens and free states in early-modern Britain, shedding light on the neo-Roman theory that underpinned this concept...

Funeral Note by Quintin Jardine A shocking discovery in Edinburgh sets off a chain reaction of events that will test the skills and resolve of Chief Constable Bob Skinner. A man's body is exhumed...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces his toughest investigation yet. A series of gruesome and seemingly unrelated deaths rocks the city, with each victim more shocking than the last. As...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces his toughest investigation yet. A series of gruesome and seemingly unrelated deaths rocks the city, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. As the...

Bob Skinner's biggest investigation takes him to the highest echelons of power, but as he delves deeper, his personal life becomes increasingly complicated.A stalker is harassing his daughter, while...

Bamako Sounds explores the complex world of African city life through its vibrant music scene. In this book, Ryan Thomas Skinner delves into the lives and works of Bamako's artists, revealing how...

Troubled Environmental Health Officer Danny Skinner embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets behind master chefs' bedrooms. He hopes this discovery will reveal genetic facts about himself and help...

A former police officer's murder sets off a chain of events in this latest Bob Skinner mystery from Quintin Jardine. An abandoned mobile home reveals a shocking secret: the decomposed body of a...

The Return of Grand Theory in the Human Sciences by Quentin Skinner This collection of essays offers a comprehensive introduction to some of the most influential thinkers shaping social and political...

Forensic Shakespeare explores the creative processes behind some of Shakespeare's most famous works. By examining narrative poems and plays from different periods, Quentin Skinner reveals how major...

Ryan Skinner's latest book offers a unique narrative perspective on the enigmatic phenomena occurring at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. Building on his extensive research and investigations, Skinner...

The Foundations of Modern Political Thought: Volume 2, The Age of Reformation by Quentin Skinner provides an in-depth exploration of political thought from the late thirteenth to the end of the...

Dennis Skinner's remarkable life story has been shrouded in secrecy for far too long. Now, at eighty years old, he finally shares his unique perspective on post-war Britain, drawing on decades of...

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...

Quentin Skinner's major work presents a fundamental reappraisal of Hobbes' political theory, drawing on manuscript and printed sources to reveal an entirely new view of his intellectual development...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner's life is about to become even more complicated. A body found after a flood reveals secrets from his troubled past with his brother Michael, threatening to upend...

Deputy Chief Constable Bob Skinner faces his greatest challenge when a body is found after a flood, revealing secrets from a tempestuous past. As he confronts his demons, both personal and...

B. F. Skinner's Beyond Freedom and Dignity challenges traditional notions of freedom and dignity in this influential work of 20th-century thought. Originally published in 1971, the book argues that...

A complex case of murder and organised crime unfolds in this absorbing crime thriller. An armed robbery trial takes a macabre turn when one of the judges collapses, sparking a chain of events that...

Discover the joy of poetry with Frank Skinner's accessible guide. If you're new to poetry or haven't picked up a poem since sixth form, this book is for you. Frank Skinner shares his infectious...

Visions of Politics by Quentin SkinnerThis collection of essays by one of the world's leading intellectual historians offers a fascinating insight into the development of his thought. Written over...

Writing the Dark Side of Travel by Jonathan Skinner This thought-provoking collection explores the lesser-known aspects of travel, delving into experiences marked by personal trauma, war, and...

Treating Trauma from Sexual Betrayal: The Essential Tools for Healing by Kevin SkinnerDiscover how to heal and recover from the devastating effects of sexual betrayal in a relationship. Dr. Kevin...

The Purpose Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Figuring Out What You're Here to Do by Eloise SkinnerThis book is not a quick fix for happiness, but rather a companion to help you navigate your own sense...

Richard Skinner's poems are a world of unexpected twists and turns. He takes familiar objects and makes them strange, revealing hidden universes in the most ordinary things. This is a collection that...

Robert Skinner's memoir is a humorous and poignant account of his search for meaning in life. He recounts his struggles with work, relationships, and finding purpose, often in unexpected ways. From...