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We feel therefore we are Conscious sensations ground our sense of self They are essential to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings present existent and mattering But is it only humans who feel this way Do other animals Will future machines To answer these questions we need a scientific understanding of consciousness what it is and why it has evolved Nicholas Humphrey has been researching these issues for fifty years In this extraordinary book weaving together intellectual adventure cutting edge science and his own breakthrough experiences he tells the story of his quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness from his discovery of blindsight after brain damage in monkeys to hanging out with mountain gorillas in Rwanda to becoming a leading philosopher of mind Out of this he has come up with an explanation of conscious feeling phenomenal consciousness that he presents here in full for the first time Building on this theory of how phenomenal consciousness is generated in the human brain he turns to the morally crucial question of whether it exists in non human creatures His conclusions on the evidence as it stands are radical Contrary to both popular and much scientific opinion he argues that phenomenal consciousness is

Now in its fourth edition Occupational Hearing Loss delivers a complete overview of the hazards of occupational noise exposure causes of hearing loss testing of hearing criteria to distinguish occupational hearing loss and more The book emphasizes medical and societal factors in its coverage of topics such as audiometry and who should do it evoked response testing and conductive and sensorineural hearing loss as well as mixed central and functional hearing loss Brought together by experienced practitioners and written by experts with depth and experience in the field this book is written clearly in language accessible to non medical personnel No other book available has the breadth practical detail or comprehensive scope A unique compendium of information about specific problems of occupational hearing loss and hearing conservation the book is both a balanced reference and an easy to use guide to protecting the hearing of industrial workers This title is an ideal read for any student or professional occupational physician audiologist health and safety engineer industrial hygienist and otolaryngologist

This engaging guide offers strategies to help couples who drink together get sober together Are you and your partner curious about sobriety or better managing your drinking In Sober Love Dr Joseph Nowinski offers practical advice and proven strategies to help couples end their relationship with alcohol and redefine their relationship with each other Alcohol misuse can become an insidious problem for many couples As a psychologist with extensive experience in designing effective treatment programs Dr Nowinski describes how and why people and couples develop problems with alcohol He lays out a step by step approach to help readers assess their level of drinking and develop an action plan for getting and staying sober This plan can be tailored to an individual s and a couple s journey Crucially Dr Nowinski discusses common challenges to maintaining sobriety and outlines strategies for overcoming these obstacles Sober Love is an engaging and nonjudgmental resource that can help you and your partner begin your journeys to better habits and a happier healthier relationship

Accepting that there is no one size fits all approach to controlling drinking the latest edition of this bestselling book will help you assess your drinking and determine whether moderation or abstinence is the best path for you For decades the standard treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption has focused on convincing them to admit that they are an alcoholic to stop drinking entirely and to enter into a program most commonly Alcoholics Anonymous But in his more than thirty five year career as an addiction specialist working with people who want to change their drinking habits Michael S Levy has found that the routes to behavioral change actually vary And although abstinence is the successful route for many people others can moderate their drinking on their own or with professional help In this practical effective and compassionate book Levy helps people take control of their alcohol problem by teaching them how to think about and address their drinking habits Beginning with a set of self assessments that reveal whether the reader s use of alcohol is creating problems Levy explains the causes of problem drinking discusses the growing recognition of the various ways an alcohol use disorder can show itself and talks about why it is so d

The Understanding Research series focuses on the process of writing up social research The series is broken down into three categories Understanding Statistics Understanding Measurement and Understanding Qualitative Research The books provide researchers with guides to understanding writing and evaluating social research Each volume demonstrates how research should be represented including how to write up the methodology as well as the research findings Each volume also reviews how to appropriately evaluate published research Focus Group Discussions addresses the challenges associated with conducting and writing focus group research It provides detailed guidance on the practical and theoretical considerations in conducting focus group discussions including designing the discussion guide recruiting participants training a field team moderating techniques and ethical considerations Monique Hennink describes how a methodology section is read and evaluated by others such as journal reviewers or thesis advisors She provides readers with guidance on specific aspects of presenting research findings such structuring narrative accounts developing an argument using quotations reporting focus group interaction visual presentation formats and strategies fo

Practical Digital Marketing and AI Psychology explores how successful brands utilise both psychology and cutting edge artificial intelligence technologies to maximise digital marketing strategies Psychology has long been a foundation for successful marketing strategies and evolving AI technologies are opening up new opportunities for marketers to help brands build trust and loyalty online In this exceptional book award winning writer Jonathan Gabay delves into fascinating psychological digital marketing techniques and concepts explaining the practical psychology and science you need to lift your marketing career to the next level Gabay explores how new technologies can be harnessed to increase their impact significantly The book provides practical tips and contemporary best practice examples including prompt engineering the psychology behind mission statements and logo design gamification the possibilities and pitfalls of social media among many more areas that will ensure your brand is trusted valued and desired This definitive book is perfect for marketing students up to PhD level and digital marketing PR and sales professionals looking for a fascinating compelling read packed with ideas and examples that combines academic excellence with practica

An urgent call to action on a rising and preventable trend Each year in the United States alone nearly 50 000 individuals die by suicide more than 1 2 million others attempt it John Bateson former executive director of a suicide prevention center examines this national tragedy from multiple angles while debunking common myths sharing demographic data and identifying risk factors and warning signs Suicide provides essential information about the current landscape surrounding suicide in the United States as well as strategies to prevent further tragedy Bateson emphasizes that the rise in suicide and attempted suicide is not only a mental health issue affecting individuals but also an urgent problem for society at large He discusses suicide in parks prisons and the military as well as assisted suicide suicide by cop and murder suicide In particular he details the stark relationship among guns drugs jump sites and suicide focusing on one of the most effective ways to prevent suicide restricting access to lethal means In addition to presenting practical information for identifying people at risk of suicide Bateson details important steps that individuals businesses and the government can take to end this public health problem

A clear and practical guide to learning meditation techniques Many people are turning to meditation as an effective way to relax and find inner peace Regular meditation can help you to combat stress improve your general health increase your awareness and boost your capacity to think clearly and creatively Teach Yourself to Meditate is the ideal guide for everyone who wants to learn this powerful technique This excellent book explains what meditation is why it works and how to do it as well as the 10 core meditation practices which work best for everyone Throughout the book there are also easy to follow exercises and enjoyable spot meditations which you can do any time anywhere By investing just a few minutes a day you will learn a skill that will greatly improve the quality of your life

Thsi book focuses on entrepreneurial development and the development of small businesses in Africa The central idea of this book is that entrepreneurial development and small business development are connected Entrepreneurship is lauded as an engine of growth economic development and job creation with small businesses often contributing to new job creation Also entrepreneurship and small business development are the heart of many countries economies The decision to focus on entrepreneurial development and small business development is that first there is a consensus that most entrepreneurial activities are aimed at creating small new ventures Second countries that give special attention to entrepreneurship stand a chance of industrialization Third Africa has been reported as having a rich entrepreneurial landscape as the continent s wealthiest individuals generated their wealth as trailblazing entrepreneurs Fourth small scale entrepreneurs and businesses form the backbone of economic activities across the continent A motivation to focus on entrepreneurial and small business development is the generally accepted view that start ups in Africa are growing calling for understanding into how to enhance productivity efficiencies and application of new tech

We feel therefore we are Conscious sensations ground our sense of self They are essential to our idea of ourselves as psychic beings present existent and mattering But is it only humans who feel this way Do other animals Will future machines To answer these questions we need a scientific understanding of consciousness what it is and why it has evolved Nicholas Humphrey has been researching these issues for fifty years In this extraordinary book weaving together intellectual adventure cutting edge science and his own breakthrough experiences he tells the story of his quest to uncover the evolutionary history of consciousness from his discovery of blindsight after brain damage in monkeys to hanging out with mountain gorillas in Rwanda to becoming a leading philosopher of mind Out of this he has come up with an explanation of conscious feeling phenomenal consciousness that he presents here in full for the first time Building on this theory of how phenomenal consciousness is generated in the human brain he turns to the morally crucial question of whether it exists in non human creatures His conclusions on the evidence as it stands are radical Contrary to both popular and much scientific opinion he argues that phenomenal consciousness is a re

This book promotes an understanding of the purposeful muddling that health care workers rely on to be better able to function and operate in the multitude of complex ecosystems we call health care The book argues the case for the importance of recognising and understanding muddling behaviours practices and activities in order to create resilient care The book demonstrates how resilient health care principles can enable managers as well as those on the frontlines to work more effectively towards interdisciplinary care by gaining a deeper understanding of real world practices that manifest in everyday clinical settings This is done by presenting a set of case studies theoretical chapters and applications that relate experiences bring forth ideas and illustrate practical solutions Primarily aimed at people who are directly involved in the running and improvement of health care systems it provides practical guidance It is also of direct interest to health care professionals in clinical and managerial positions as well as researchers Jeffrey Braithwaite is Founding Director of the Australian Institute of Health Innovation Professor of Health Systems Research and Director of the Centre for Healthcare Resilience and Implementation Science Macquarie University A

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence in Education identifies and confronts key ethical issues generated over years of AI research development and deployment in learning contexts Adaptive automated and data driven education systems are increasingly being implemented in universities schools and corporate training worldwide but the ethical consequences of engaging with these technologies remain unexplored Featuring expert perspectives from inside and outside the AIED scholarly community this book provides AI researchers learning scientists educational technologists and others with questions frameworks guidelines policies and regulations to ensure the positive impact of artificial intelligence in learning

A delightful treasury of observations and insights into the lives of all sorts of creatures from jackdaws and water shrews to dogs cats and even wolves It is a wonderfully written introduction to the world of our furred and feathered friends

50 Great Myths of Popular Psychology uses popular myths as a vehicle for helping students and laypersons to distinguish science from pseudoscience Uses common myths as a vehicle for exploring how to distinguish factual from fictional claims in popular psychology Explores topics that readers will relate to but often misunderstand such as opposites attract people use only 10 of their brains and handwriting reveals your personality Provides a mythbusting kit for evaluating folk psychology claims in everyday life Teaches essential critical thinking skills through detailed discussions of each myth Includes over 200 additional psychological myths for readers to explore Contains an Appendix of useful Web Sites for examining psychological myths Features a postscript of remarkable psychological findings that sound like myths but that are true Engaging and accessible writing style that appeals to students and lay readers alike

The essential guide to recovering from concussion and other brain injuries Recovering from a brain injury can be a challenging and prolonged process Learn how to maximize your recovery from the effects of brain injuries with the guidance of Sandeep Vaishnavi MD PhD and Vani Rao MBBS MD two leading medical experts with extensive experience helping patients recover from concussion and other brain injuries Healing the Traumatized Brain explains how the brain works how injuries affect the brain and how to use your brain s own power to recover This detailed guide contains essential information on The emotional behavioral mental and physical effects following concussion and other brain injuries Medication options and lifestyle changes Practical strategies for healing including stress management behavioral therapy and cognitive rehabilitation Neuroplasticity and nutrition as they affect recovery Behavioral disorders balance disorders and hormonal changes following concussion and other brain injuries The effects of coexisting factors such as other medical problems recreational drug use the misuse of prescribed medications and poor sleep hygiene The science associated with repeated brain trauma and promising therapies on the horizonBuilding on the

Throughout history humans have attempted to influence and control the thoughts of others Since the word brainwashing was coined in the aftermath of the Korean War it has become part of the popular culture and been exploited to create sensational headlines It has also been the subject of learned discussion from many disciplines including history sociology psychology and psychotherapy But until now a crucial part of the debate has been missing that of any serious reference to the science of the human brain Descriptions of how opinions can be changed whether by persuasion deceit or force have been almost entirely psychological In Brainwashing Kathleen Taylor brought the worlds of neuroscience and social psychology together for the first time In elegant and accessible prose and with abundant use of anecdotes and case studies she examines the ethical problems involved in carrying out the required experiments on humans the limitations of animal models and the frightening implications of such research She also explores the history of thought control and shows how it persists all around us from marketing and television to politics and education This edition includes a new preface from the author reflecting on the uses of brainwashing today includi

Understanding Nature is a new kind of ecology textbook a straightforward resource that teaches natural history and ecological content and a way to instruct students that will nurture both Earth and self While meeting the textbook guidelines set forth by the Ecological Society of America Understanding Nature has a unique ecotherapy theme using a historical framework to teach ecological theory to undergraduates This textbook presents all the core information without being unnecessarily wordy or lengthy using simple relatable language and discussing ecology in ways that any student can apply in real life Uniquely it is also a manual on how to improve one s relationship with the Earth This is accomplished through coverage of natural history ecology and applications together with suggested field activities that start each chapter and thinking questions that end each chapter The book includes traditional ecological knowledge as well as the history of scientific ecological knowledge Understanding Nature teaches theory and applications that will heal the Earth It also teaches long term sustainability practices for one s psyche Professor Louise Weber is both an ecologist and a certified ecopsychologist challenging ecology instructors to rethink what and how t

Discover the magical science of getting the life you want In The Neuroscience of Manifesting psychologist and neuroscientist Dr Sabina Brennan uses cutting edge research to demonstrate that the power to manifest the life of our dreams resides within us all By grounding key manifestation principles in science Dr Brennan shows that manifesting does not require blind trust or faith in higher powers Instead it requires changing how you think and behave and learning how to harness the power of your brain Through breaking down complicated neuroscience into empowering everyday strategies this book will show you how to Gain clarity on what you really want Cultivate more self compassion Connect with your true self Take considered action to bring about the change you desire Create your best life using effective scientifically grounded techniques