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General Psychology
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50 Classics Series: 50 Psychology ClassicsIn a journey spanning 50 books, hundreds of ideas and over a century, this looks at some of the most intriguing questions relating to what motivates us, what makes us feel and act in certain ways, how our brains work, and how we create a sense of self.
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Big Ideas Simply Explained: The Psychology BookClearly explaining more than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the field, this uses accessible text and easy-to-follow graphics and illustrations to explain the complex theoretical and experimental foundations of psychology.
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Elsevier's Dictionary of Psychological TheoriesContains terms covering the origination, development, and evolution of various psychological concepts, as well as the historical definition, analysis, and criticisms of psychological concepts.
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Encyclopaedic Dictionary of PsychologyPresents entries grouped into 8 thematic topic areas, and on a range of levels from brief definitions to more substantial discussions which allow the reader to obtain a fuller grasp of important terms and concepts.
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Facts and Fictions in Mental HealthWritten in a lively and entertaining style, this text examines common conceptions and misconceptions surrounding mental health and its treatment. Each chapter focuses on a misconception and is followed by a discussion of related findings from scientific research.
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Gale Encyclopedia of PsychologyThis accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms, landmark case studies and experiments, primary source materials, applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports, and career information.
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Handy Answer: The Handy Psychology Answer BookSeeks to inform readers with accurate data written in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. Bridges the gap by taking you on a journey through the history and science of psychology and showing how psychology affects us all.
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The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First AidPsychological first aid, or PFA, is designed to mitigate the effects of acute stress and trauma and assist those in crisis to cope effectively with adversity. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid is the first book to thoroughly explain RAPID PFA. RAPID, a unique theoretically grounded and evidence-based PFA method, follows a set of easily understood principles.
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Key Thinkers in PsychologyContributes to understanding the classic scholars, the classic studies, and the subsequent generations of people and ideas that have come to define the broad discipline that is psychology.
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The Penguin Dictionary of PsychologyUpdated 4th edition; explores the latest developments in psychology, psychiatry and related fields, including new material on neuroscience and social psychology.
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The Professional Counselor's Desk Reference2nd edition; offers a unique interdisciplinary approach inclusive across all counseling disciplines and features contributions from over 110 highly regarded experts in counselor education, research, and practice.
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The Psych 101 Series
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The Psych 101 Series: Depression 101Depression, often referred to as the "common cold of psychopathology," is among the most prevalent psychiatric conditions, yet it remains challenging to understand and treat. Depression 101 provides a reader-friendly overview of unipolar and bilpolar depression and provides the most current and intriguing scientific knowledge on this topic.
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The Psych 101 Series: Intelligence 101Intelligence has been among the most controversial constructs in all of the social sciences, from its origin as a concept a thousand years ago by such thinkers as Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato to the present. The answer to the question "What is intelligence?" has tremendous implications for how we view the relationships between mind, education, and society.
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The Psych 101 Series: Media Psychology 101Critically examines research from cognitive, social, developmental, biological, and evolutionary approaches to psychology and addresses the interplay between media consumption and viewer behavior in such realms as advertising, body image, sex, and violence.
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The Psych 101 Series: Memory 101Highly readable foundational text providing an overview of the theories and research on human memory from a psychological perspective.
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The Psych 101 Series: Psychology of Aging 101Discusses theoretical models underlying geropsychology, and examines common difficulties that affect older adults along with the most effective treatment approaches for this population. With a focus on the strengths and functions of older adults, the text examines the unique psychological problems of later life and conflicts caused by retirement, living longer, financial stressors, and chronic illness.
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Topics in Psychology
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Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child DevelopmentMost authoritative and accessible account of all aspects of child development. Written by an international team of experts, its comprehensive coverage includes everything from prenatal development to adolescence, pediatrics, theories and research methods, physical development, social and emotional development, perceptual and cognitive development, language development, psychopathology, and parenting.
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Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert PerformanceUpdated and expanded edition; includes some of the world's foremost experts on expertise sharing their scientific knowledge of expertise and expert performance and shows how experts may differ from non-experts in terms of development, training, reasoning, knowledge, and social support. Reviews innovative methods for measuring experts' knowledge and performance in relevant tasks.
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Encyclopedia of Cognitive ScienceCaptures current thinking about the workings of the mind and brain, focusing on problems that are as old as recorded history, but reflecting new approaches and techniques that have emerged since the 1980s.
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Encyclopedia of ConsciousnessEncompasses a summary of major research and scientific thought regarding the nature of consciousness, the neural circuitry involved, how the brain, body, and world interact, and our understanding of subjective states.
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Key Concepts in Health PsychologyAims to provide the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the key issues, theories, models, and methods in contemporary health psychology.
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Key Concepts in Sport PsychologyThe concise and authoritative entries have been selected by experienced teachers and researchers; each one defines, explains and develops a key topic in sport psychology acting as a springboard for further reading and debate.
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Motivation 101Unique text in helping readers understand how each theory of motivation and behavioral, neurobiological, attribution, and other models and views and defines a particular concept within each theory.
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The Quotable JungPresents hundreds of the most representative selections from the vast array of Jungs books, essays, correspondence, lectures, seminars, and interviews, as well as the celebrated Red Book, in which Jung describes his own fearsome confrontation with the unconscious.
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The SAGE Handbook of PropagandaTells a radical new story about propaganda, fake news and information warfare and their toxic impact on the communications revolution of the past twenty years. It explains how propaganda invades the human psyche, in what ways it does so, and in what contexts.
Forensic and Abnormal Psychology
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Disability Series: Communication Disabilities SourcebookExplains what voice, speech, and language are, and how communication problems may develop in a person. Various types of communication disabilities and their impact on the personal, social, and economic well-being of a person are discussed. It offers information about recovery models and rehabilitation techniques along with the rights and benefits of people with communication disabilities.
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The Encyclopedia of DepressionProvides coverage on topics critical to understanding depression, such as the history of the disease, research, treatment options, and the role of various mental health professionals in addressing the condition.
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Encyclopedia of Feeding and Eating DisordersThe field of feeding and eating disorders represents one of the most challenging areas in mental health, covering childhood, adolescent and adult manifestations of the disorders and requiring expertise in both the physical and psychological issues that can cause, maintain, and exacerbate these disorders.
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The Encyclopedia of Neuropsychological DisordersAn A-Z reference that addresses the neuropsychological aspects of 300 neurological, neuropsychiatric, and neuromedical disorders. Written for clinical professionals and students in training to aid in clinical awareness, diagnostic accuracy, and intervention successfulness.
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The Encyclopedia of SuicideEntries offer information on the causes, history, and psychology of suicide and includes coverage of current research and listings of associations and crisis centers.
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The International Encyclopedia of DepressionDistills an amazing amount of information into a book that is easy to read and navigate. Coverage of all the essential issues related to depression, including use of medication, treatment therapies and models, symptoms of Depression, related disorders, and more.
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Key Concepts in Learning DisabilitiesA handy guide to the topics you need to know about whether studying or working in the field of learning disabilities. The A-Z format allows you to "dip in" and quickly find relevant information on topics ranging from Autism to Rights and from Advocacy to Challenging Behaviors.
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Keywords for Disability StudiesAims to broaden and define the conceptual framework of disability studies for readers and practitioners in the field and beyond. The volume engages some of the most pressing debates of our time, such as prenatal testing, euthanasia, accessibility in public transportation and the workplace, post-traumatic stress, and questions about the beginning and end of life.
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Obesity: Health and Economic Consequences of an Impending Global ChallengeThe global obesity epidemic presents a formidable challenge to human capital acquisition, national wealth accumulation, and the goals of ending extreme poverty and boosting shared prosperity. This book delves into interventions necessary to combat the obesity epidemic and its effect on human capital.
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Opinions Throughout History: Drug Use & AbuseExplores the origins and impacts of what many experts now call a pandemic of opioid abuse in America. With commentary from public heath experts and the inclusion of more than 30 primary sources, this text also explores the origins, costs, and sharply polarized opinions regarding the decades old war on drugs, including discussion of opinions related to disparities in drug law convictions and punishments, and the effects of mass criminalization.
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