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Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups (Psychology Focus)
D. Pennington
Psychology Press, 2002
The Social Psychology of Behaviour in Small Groups covers classic theories of group behaviour and their application in organizational psychology. Topics include the structure and formation of groups and how individuals behave within a group, as well as more applied areas such as leadership, decision-making, co-operation and teamwork. Donald Pennington has provided a lively and accessible text ...
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Behavior Modification: What It Is And How To Do It (8th Edition)
Garry L. Martin, Joseph Pear
Prentice Hall, 2006
A clear guide to Behavior Modification
+ A practical book that works
+ behavior modification must have
+ Easy to Understand
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Buddhism with an Attitude: The Tibetan Seven-Point Mind Training
B. Alan Wallace
Snow Lion Publications, 2003
So you noticed Wallace wrote two books on the Mind Training . . .
+ Packed full of deep wisdom...
+ no babytalk
+ a great way to learn more about Buddhism
+ A different type of examination of Buddhist practice
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The Psychology of Physical Attraction
Swami/Furnham
Psychology Press, 2007
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The Neuroscience of Fair Play: Why We (Usually) Follow the Golden Rule
Donald W. Pfaff
Dana Press, 2007
An excellent survey, this is especially recommended for libraries strong in business, science, or health.
+ The Golden Rule
THE NEUROSCIENCE OF FAIR PLAY: WHY WE (USUALLY) FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULE offers a key to understanding behavior, based not on moral theory but neuroscience. The ethics governing everyday living have direct connections to brain circuitry, and Dr. Pfaff draws some important connections between brain ...
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Roman Warfare (Phoenix Press)
Adrian Goldsworthy
Phoenix Press, 2007
very in depth
+ EXCELLENT INTRODUCTORY SURVEY.
+ Good information
+ Great overview book
+ A Quick Overview
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The Art of Deception: Controlling the Human Element of Security
Kevin D. Mitnick, William L. Simon
Wiley, 2003
Social Engineering 101 - Read It or Become a Victim
+ Frightening
+ Awesome book
+ It's just excellent
+ This book is quite an eye-opener
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Attacking Faulty Reasoning: A Practical Guide to Fallacy-Free Arguments
T. Edward Damer
Wadsworth Publishing, 2008
The ideal guide for making and breaking arguments
+ Good for GRE Preparation
So many significant decisions are made in the workplace based on majority opinion or by the highest ranking person in the room.
This book will give the reader the knowledge and insight to put forth good arguments as well as point out how to identify flaws in others.
Of particular interest ...
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The CHI Revolution: Harnessing the Healing Power of Your Life Force
Bruce Frantzis
Blue Snake Books, 2008
I am no longer powerless to change my attitudes, thoughts, and outlook
+ Good Overview Product
+ Buy This Book
1. Experience how deeply troubled you are about an unwanted occurrence, emotion, or illness, and become aware of your anger and resentment toward it. Become conscious of your resistance to it. You must experience the feelings about unwanted occurrences or illness in your life, so you can begin to ...
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Your Inner Fish: A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
Neil Shubin
Pantheon, 2008
What a great book
+ There Really is Nothing (Entirely) New
+ Excellent primer on evolutionary processes
+ Deserving of the praise
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Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments: All Lab, No Lecture (DIY Science)
Robert Thompson
Make Books, 2008
More than funny smells, an invaluable must have book.
+ Could'nt be better, or simpler!
+ Amazing Book!
+ An excellent companion to chemistry lab work
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The Social Psychology of Gender: How Power and Intimacy Shape Gender Relations (Texts in Social Psychology)
Laurie A. Rudman, Peter Glick
The Guilford Press, 2008
Gender relations are rife with contradictions and complexities. Exploring the full range of gender issues, this book offers students and researchers a fresh perspective on everyday experiences of gender; the explicit and implicit attitudes that underlie beliefs about gender differences; and the consequences for our thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Many real-world examples illustrate how the ...
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Readings in Ancient History: Thought and Experience from Gilgamesh to St. Augustine
Nels M. Bailkey, Richard Lim
Wadsworth Publishing, 2001
Very engaging.
+ Great for Intro to Ancient Hist
I very much like the way that different civilizations are represented as they developed simultaneously. This is a much more engaging approach to the study of history than the bland, textureless stuff being offered by many standard text books. Oh, and I'm a woman.
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Self-Directed Behavior
David L. Watson, Roland G. Tharp
Wadsworth Publishing, 2006
Don't know why this isnt a self help best seller
+ very helpful
Pretty much the best self help book I have ever read. Watson takes a scientific approach and gives you instructions on how to change any behavior you'd like.
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Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation
Edward L. Deci, Richard Flaste
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1996
Excellent resource for psychology course I teach
+ We can motivate people better by supporting and enhancing their autonomy
+ Great Book
This is an excellenct resource for Introduction to Psychology I teach at a local Community College, students love the information I brought to class using this book. Great read.
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