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Book SynopsisA psychiatrist and psychedelic researcher explores the science of connection—why we need it, how we’ve lost it, and how we might find it again.We are suffering from an epidemic of disconnection that antidepressants and social media can’t fix. This state of isolation puts us in “fight or flight mode,” deranging sleep, metabolism and libido. What’s worse, we’re paranoid of others. This kill-or-be-killed framework is not a way to live. But, when we feel safe and loved, we can rest, digest, and repair. We can heal. And it is only in this state of belonging that we can open up to connection with others.In this powerful book, Holland helps us to understand the science of connection as revealed in human experiences from the spiritual to the psychedelic. The key is oxytocin—a neurotransmitter and hormone produced in our bodies that allows us to trust and bond. It fosters attachment between mothers and infants, ro

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Depression: Introductory Chapters 1. Clinical staging in depression 2. Neurodevelopmental theory of depression 3. Depression after pregnancy 4. Modeling maternal depression during pregnancy: Rodent models of Major Depressive Disorder with Peripartum Onset 5. Depression in mothers and mental health in children: Impact, risk factors and interventions 6. Depression in college students 7. Depression in disasters and traumatic events 8. Depression and associated Alzheimer s disease 9. Comorbidities of depression and Parkinson's disease 10. Understanding the relationship between depression and alcohol among students 11. Depression in obesity 12. Depression and heart rate variability 13. Neuroinflammation and depression 14. Interlinking antidepressants and the immune system II. Biomarkers and Diagnosis 15. Assessment scoring tools of depression 16. The Beck Depression Inventory: Uses and applications 17. The Hamilton Depression Rating scale: Uses and applications 18. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) 19. Screening for Antenatal Depression (AND) using self-report questionnaires: Conceptual issues and measurement limitations 20. Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Description and applicationsJacqueline 21. The Death Depression Scale: Description and applications 22. Depression Anxiety Stress Scales: Features and Applications 23. Arabic version of the two-question Quick Inventory of Depression: Description and applications (QID-2-Ar) 24. Depressive Symptoms and Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease 25. Thioredoxin as an antioxidant protein as a marker in depression 26. Methods of neuroimaging in depression: Applications to resting-state functional connectivity 27. Neural markers of depression in MRI III. Pharmacological Treatments for Depression 28. Angiotensin receptor 1 blockade as an antidepression strategy 29. Cannabinoid CB1 receptors and antidepressant effects 30. Agomelatine: profiles and applications to depression 31. Bumetanide and use in depressive states 32. Linking citalopram, serotonin reuptake inhibitors and depressed pregnant women 33. Citalopram and usage in sleep-deprivation-induced depression 34. Monoaminergic System and Antidepressants 35. Duloxetine usage in depression 36. Escitalopram and blonanserin as antidepressant agents linking in neurotrophic mechanisms 37. Ketamine and the role of (2R,6R)-Hydroxynorketamine in depression 38. Linking 5-Hydroxytryptamine, antidepressant actions of (R)-Ketamine and social stress model 39. Mirtazapine: Multi-target strategies for treating substance use disorder and depression IV. Counselling, Psychotherapy and Behavioural Treatments for Depression 40. Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and depression 41. Online (web based) programs for depression 42. Clay art therapy on emotion regulation: Research, theoretical underpinnings, and treatment mechanisms 43. Solution-focused counselling: and use in postpartum depression 44. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with cognitive emotional training (CET) as a novel treatment for depression V. Other Aspects of Treatment: Specific Groups, Monitoring and Novel Regimens 45. Putative effects of cannabidiol in depression and synaptic plasticity 46. Tanscutaneous vagus nerve stimulation in depression 47. Exercise for depression as a primary and comorbid with obesity disorder: A narrative 48. Acupressure and depression: a scientific narrative 49. Potential beneficial effects of Bifidobacterium breve A1 on cognitive impairment and psychiatric disorders 50. Coenzyme Q and use in depression 51. Gene expression in Major Depressive Disorder: peripheral and brain based studies 52. Electroconvulsive therapy for depression: effectiveness, cognitive side-effects and mechanisms of action 53. Depression and offspring DNA methylation 54. Other Aspects of Treatment: Specific Groups, Monitoring and Novel Regimens: Treating depression with Theta burst stimulation (TBS)

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. Genetics, Molecular and Cellular Biology1. Genetics of frontotemporal dementia2. Aging, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its polymorphism3. Aging, demented patients, and polymorphisms in cytokine genes4. RNA fragments and brain aging5. Centrosome functions and remodeling during neuronal development and centrosome abnormalities in neuronal disorders, disease, and in aging6. Brain aging and microarray analysis7. Human nuclear tau and aging8. Lipoxidation: features, neurological tissues and aging9. Aging and brain amino acids10. How 3’,5’-cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterases change in the brain with normal aging and dementia11. The prohibitin complex in aging and neurodegeneration12. Synaptic ATPase and energy metabolism in the nervous system: roles and changes in the aging process II. Neurological and Imaging Features13. Microstructural Imaging of the Human Brain with Normal and "Abnormal" Aging using Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging14. Imaging the brain and its vascular in aging: Applications of optical coherence tomography angiography15. Potential involvement of perineuronal nets in brain aging: an anatomical point of view16. Grey-matter networks in aging17. Brain synapse-related proteins what they do and how they change in aging18. Macro- and chaperone-mediated autophagy in aging19. Neuronal L-type calcium channels in aging20. D-serine-regulated glutamatergic transmission and microglia: impact of aging21. Voltage-gated potassium channels and the aging brain22. Dendritic spine remodeling and aging23. High-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and neuroaging: memory, gyrification of the insular and frontal opercular cortex24. Astrocyte and microglial aging: morphology and modelling25. Neural scaffolding: features, profiles and the aging cerebellum26. BACE1 RNAi, memory and aging27. Aging, myelination and the optic nerve28. Linking proteostasis, brain aging, and ischemia29. Luteinizing hormone and the aging nervous system30. Insights into aging using transcranial magnetic stimulation31. Alpha rhythms: what they are and how they alter with aging32. Nicotine and its derivatives in healthy brain aging III. Physiological Aspects33. Environmental enrichment and physiological aging34. Treadmill exercise and neuroinflammation: links with aging35. Impact of aerobic exercise on brain structure in models of aging: hippocampus and beyond36. The physiology of fitness and the brain in aging37. Aging, Babble Noise and the processing of speech perception38. The blood-brain barrier in aging IV. Behavior And Psychopathological Aspects39. Linking aging, anticholinergic drug use, and cognitive impairment40. Cognitive Frailty: Definition, components and impact on disability, and mortality41. The physiology of the "Brain-muscle loop" in aging42. Disentangling the effects of aging and ovarian hormone loss on sleep: Implications for health and disease43. Role of DNA methylation in aging-related cognitive functioning'44. Depression in the elderly and psychobiotics V. Diet And Nutrition45. Aging, dietary patterns and cognition46. Geriatric nutritional risk index: Application, and limitations47. Diet, inflammatory biomarkers, and brain aging48. DASH diet and brain aging49. The ketogenic diet and healthy brain aging50. Autophagy and aging: diet, exercise, and the link with the target of rapamycin complex 1 (TORC)51. Dietary Flavonoids and Brain Health in Ageing: food for Thought52. Antioxidant effects of curcumin and neuroaging53. Lipoic acid and vitamin D3 and their use in preventing brain aging54. Aging and working memory: Impact of the leucine metabolite beta hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate55. Hydration, the brain and aging

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Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. Methods2. Histology3. Preparation of Images and Drawings4. Coronal, Sagittal, Horizontal Planes5. Nomenclature and Abbreviations6. The Basis of Delineation of Structures7. Index of Structures8. Index of Abbreviations9. Figures

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Book Synopsisto the Neuropsychology of Individual Differences.- Foundation and Rationale for Neuropsychological Bases of Individual Differences.- Methodological Issues in Research in Developmental Neuropsychology.- Neuropsychology of Perception.- Temperament and the Development of Self-Regulation.- Individual Differences in General Cognitive Ability.- Perspectives on Language Development.- The Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities.- Neuropsychological Bases of Psychopathological Disorders.- Sex Differences in Neuropsychological Function.- A Survey of Developmental Neurologic Conditions.- The Science and Speculation of Rehabilitation in Developmental Neuropsychological Disorders.- Synthesis of Neuropsychological Bases of Individual Differences.Table of Contentsto the Neuropsychology of Individual Differences.- Foundation and Rationale for Neuropsychological Bases of Individual Differences.- Methodological Issues in Research in Developmental Neuropsychology.- Neuropsychology of Perception.- Temperament and the Development of Self-Regulation.- Individual Differences in General Cognitive Ability.- Perspectives on Language Development.- The Neuropsychology of Learning Disabilities.- Neuropsychological Bases of Psychopathological Disorders.- Sex Differences in Neuropsychological Function.- A Survey of Developmental Neurologic Conditions.- The Science and Speculation of Rehabilitation in Developmental Neuropsychological Disorders.- Synthesis of Neuropsychological Bases of Individual Differences.

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPreface I. Setting the scene and introductory chapters 1. Distribution of the endocannabinoid system: linking signalling and development Michaela Dvorakova and Anna Kalinovsky 2. The endocannabinoid system, immunomodulation, and LPS-induced inflammation Elliot Lloyd, Nina Nguyen and Judith Hellman 3. Physiology of the endocannabinoid systems: imaging and the use of positron emission tomography (PET) Claudia Poluga, Cassis Varlow, Neil Vasdev, Isabelle Boileau and Laura M. Best 4. The endocannabinoid system and aging Prof. Vahid Reza Askari 5. The endocannabinoid system and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): a new narrative Luke Ney, Kevin M. Crombie and Leah M. Mayo II. Neurobiology of the endocannabinoid system 6. The protective effect of the endocannabinoid system in neurotoxin induced damage to hippocampal neurons: a focus on light and electron microscopy Rita Yakovlevna Gordon, Valentina Kitchigina and Irina Mikheeva 7. Endocannabinoid Signaling and excitatory and inhibitory synapses Jian Liang and Corette J. Wierenga 8. The endocannabinoids and potassium channels: an updated narrative Yu-Fung Lin 9. Social interactions and neural activity: linking cellular studies and endocannabinoid signalling Cheryl McCormick 10. Exercise and Parkinson's disease: linking in the cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and type 2 (CB2), and mu-opioid receptors Marucia Chacur Sr., Caroline Cristiano Real Gregório and Karina Henrique Binda 11. Endocannabinoids and inhalant misuse: neuropsychological aspects John Woodward 12. Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) in substance use disorders: FAAH regulation and inhibition in cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, stimulant, and opioid use disorders Garth E. Terry and Greta Niemela 13. Treatment of pain with dual fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) enzyme and human soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) enzyme inhibitors: interlinking the endocannabinoid system Stevan Pecic and Ram Kandasamy 14. WWL70: linking the hydrolyses 2-arachidonoylglycerol, endocannabinoid and eicosanoid pathways: therapeutic potential and neurological disease Mikiei Tanaka and Yumin Zhang 15. Endocannabinoid catabolic enzyme inhibitors and pain alleviation Sidney Stevens Negus and Clare Diester 16. The endocannabinoid system in health and disease: features in epilepsy Christopher Martínez-Aguirre, Maria de los Angeles Nuñez-Lumbreras and Luisa Lilia Rocha 17. The endocannabinoid system and autoimmune demyelination: a focus on multiple sclerosis Ana Bernal-Chico, Andres Baraibar, Alvaro Moreno-Garcia, Teresa Colomer, Ester Sanchez, Carmen Utrilla, Carlos Matute and Susana Mato 18. Endocannabinoid signaling and the lateral habenula Jiang-Hong Ye 19. On the interplay among endocannabinoid, noradrenergic and glucocorticoid systems: evidence from aversive memory studies Moisés Dos Santos Corrêa, Raquel Fornari, Cristina A. Stern, Leandro José Bertoglio and Lucas Gazarini III. Receptor biology and responses 20. Adenosine A2A-cannabinoid CB1 receptor heteromers in the brain: From trans-inhibition to trans-activation Ester Aso and Francisco Ciruela 21. Hippocampal CB1, CB2 receptors, the endocannabinoid system and fear memory Ana Maria Raymundi and Cristina A. Stern 22. Beta-caryophyllene, the CB2 cannabinoid receptor-specific agonists and wound healing Prof. S. Koyama and Thomas Heinbockel 23. The nigrostriatal dopaminergic pathway: impact of WIN 55212-2 as a potent cannaboinoid receptor agonist Enzo Perez-Valenzuela and Jose Antonio Fuentealba Evans 24. Peripheral cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonists and impact on adipocytes Morvarid Kabir 25. Endocannabinoid system receptors in plasma membranes : extraction, lipid rafts and the cortex Changiz Taghibiglou and Hajar Miranzadeh Mahabadi 26. Applications to wound healing: cannabinoid receptor 1 antagonism and collagen deposition Inês Correia-Sa 27. Role of the Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid 1 (TRPV1), a component of the endocannabinoid system, in anxiety, depression, and cocaine addiction Carmen S. Maldonado-Vlaar and Wickensonn Norze 28. Allosteric modulators of the endocannabinoid system: Org27569 and cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) Dai Lu 29. Naturally occurring DELTA-9-tetrahydrocannabinol-derivatives and binding to CB1 and CB2 receptors: Linking in the endocannabinoid system Irene Reyes-Resina, Rafael Rivas-Santisteban, Iu Raïch, Claudia Llinás del Torrent, Jaume Lillo, Rafael Franco and Gemma Navarro IV. Profiles and behaviour of selective endocannabinoids 30. New cannabinoid receptor type 1 and 2 agonists and applications to understanding the endocannabinoid system Manuel Faundez-Parraguez 31. Fatty acid amide hydrolase, the endocannabinoid anandamide and neurological disease Filomena Fezza 32. The endocannabinoid-system in the immuno-biology of dendritic cells Dipyaman Ganguly 33. Palmitoylethanolamide and other anandamide congeners in neuroinflammation-based disorders: linking in the endocannabinoid system Enza Palazzo 34. Endocannabinoid modulation of synaptic function and behavior in the dorsomedial hypothalamus Karen M. Crosby 35. Key role of anandamide and the endocannabinoid system in the modulation of cardio-renal homeostasis Prof. Virna M. Martín Gimenez and Walter Manucha 36. The endocannabinoid system: Signaling and social motivation Roberta Monterazzo Cysneiros and Fernanda Ribeiro V. Exogenous, synthetic other compounds linking in the endocannabinoid system 37. Safety and toxicology of the dietary cannabinoid beta-caryophyllene Prof. George Oliveira Sr., Bruna Silva, Ana Santos C. L. da Silva and Luciano Silva Lopes 38. Synthetic cannabimimetics: an overview Prof. M. Kassiou VI. Compartive studies in non neurological systems 39. Non Neurological Aspects of the Endocannabinoid System: Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Dr. R. Ghazali 40. Components of the Endocannabinoid system: Hepatic expression levels of the cannabinoid receptors and microRNAs Sema Bolkent and Zeynep Mine Coskun 41. Tumour growth and the endocannabinoid system: investigating CB2 agonists Josee Guindon, Isabel Castro-Piedras, Melissa McHann and Robert Barnes 42. Linking Endocannabinoid System, Palmitoylethanolamide and Sarcopenia in view of therapeutic outcomes Susanna Molinari, Eleonora Maretti, Renata Battini and Eliana Leo VII. Resources 43. Endocannabinoids and Resources Rajkumar Rajendram

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Book SynopsisThere exists an undeniable chasm between the capacities of humans and those of animals. Our minds have spawned civilizations and technologies that have changed the face of the Earth, whereas even our closest animal relatives sit unobtrusively in their dwindling habitats. Yet despite longstanding debates, the nature of this apparent gap has remained unclear. What exactly is the difference between our minds and theirs?In The Gap , psychologist Thomas Suddendorf provides a definitive account of the mental qualities that separate humans from other animals, as well as how these differences arose. Drawing on two decades of research on apes, children, and human evolution, he surveys the abilities most often cited as uniquely human,language, intelligence, morality, culture, theory of mind, and mental time travel,and finds that two traits account for most of the ways in which our minds appear so distinct: Namely, our open-ended ability to imagine and reflect on scenarios, and our insatiable drTrade ReviewA PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Top 10 Fall Science Title A BBC FOCUS Editor's Choice "[The Gap] provides a new lens through which to see the world. Read it, and you might never look at yourself or your household pets in the same light." --Science Magazine "A rewarding, thought-provoking journey... Mr. Suddendorf cuts an entertaining swath through a thicket of research studies on primate cognition... The author's style is not only consistently interesting and informative but at times delightfully playful... A welcome addition to the growing literature explaining science to the intelligent layperson." --Wall Street Journal "Suddendorf is a skillful guide through 'the gap' between animal and human minds. He describes clever animal experiments and observational work with lucidity. He ends with a plea. Our ape cousins are dying out. It's vital that we use our unique powers of foresight to prevent the gap from widening. [Five stars]" --BBC Focus "A compelling synthesis of the current literature on human evolution and comparative psychology to address the big questions of our species' uniqueness. Fittingly, if the origin of human potential began with our ability for imaginative storytelling, Suddendorf's narrative is an excellent addition to our species' legacy." --Times Higher Education "In his admirably clear and cogent first book The Gap: The Science of What Separates Us from Other Animals [Suddendorf] seeks a middle way that does justice to other species while arguing that there really are important differences between us and them... Suddendorf's book is a fine introduction to this fascinating field and deserves a wide audience." --Financial Times "Our success as a dominant species, [Suddendorf] says, has depended on our ability to imagine and communicate. But he goes further, suggesting that the gap between humans and animals is widening, not because we are becoming smarter but because we are killing off our closest intelligent animal relatives. Suddendorf brilliantly fills in the gap with telling detail and acute analysis." --The Times (UK) "Fascinating...enjoyable...would make [a] marvellous gift." --Nature "An excellent work which probably stands alone in its field." --Richard Leakey "[A] sure-handed, fascinating book." --Scientific American Mind "Thought-provoking." --Top 10 Science and Tech Books for November, The Guardian (UK) "Wonderful... Important and beautifully written." --Journal of the History of Biology "Bringing together the latest research in animal behavour, child development, anthropology, psychology and neuroscience, Suddendorf makes you think about our place in nature and puts forward a provocative argument for reconsidering what makes us human." --The Vegetarian (UK) "Fascinating reading... A fine example of science made accessible for general readers, combining history, personal anecdotes, clear accounts of research and a broad picture of human evolution." --Kirkus Reviews "Sweeping, sharply argued, and exceptionally entertaining, The Gap tells a story that may turn out to be one of the great scientific discoveries of the century. Thomas Suddendorf is one of the world leaders in the study of the evolution of the human mind. His analysis of the 'gap' is brilliant, a veritable eye-opener. This book expands your mind. You can feel it as you read it. Begin with the first chapter. It alone is worth more than the price of the total opus." --Endel Tulving, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Toronto, and author of Elements of Episodic Memory "A provocative and entertaining gem of a book." --Simon Baron-Cohen, Professor of Developmental Psychopathology, Cambridge University, and author of The Science of Evil "In this deep, illuminating investigation of the human condition, Thomas Suddendorf artfully brings the latest data from cognitive science and ethology to bear on the Greek adage: 'know thyself.'A must-read for anyone interested in evolution and the origins of humanity." --Stanislas Dehaene, author of Reading in the Brain "This is a thought-provoking book that gives new meaning to the phrase 'know thyself'--making it clear the endeavour should go beyond navel-gazing to ponder the larger significance of being human." --New Scientist "Captivating." --Times Literary Supplement "Beautifully written, well researched and thought provoking, The Gap searches for key differences between humans and the rest of the animal kingdom, and presents a balanced overview of the current status of our understanding of the mental abilities of animals. I found it fascinating and strongly recommend it to everyone who is curious as to how we have evolved to become the dominant species in the world today. Thank you, Thomas Suddendorf, for writing this book." --Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace "Suddendorf takes us systematically through the 'language, mental time travel, theory of mind, intelligence, culture, and morality' that animals may demonstrate and compares each domain to our own. He does so in delightfully direct, even evocative language... Provocative...This is a very important book." --Australian Book Review "[A] fine new book." --Weekly Standard "With the sure-handedness of a leading scientist and the love of man and of animals of a true humanist, Suddendorf takes a close look at what makes humans unique. I learned a heck of a lot from this important book, and so will you." --Oren Harman, Professor of the History of Science, Bar Ilan University, and author of The Price of Altruism "The Gap brilliantly combines scholarship with accessibility, explaining often difficult ideas in plain language. This is popular science at its best--erudite, entertaining, and wonderfully informative." --Michael Corballis, Professor of Psychology, University of Auckland, and author of The Recursive Mind "In this fascinating discussion of the gap between us and other species, Suddendorf poses a series of questions about what makes us uniquely human. The reader is taken on a tour of intriguing and sometimes bizarre research tales interwoven with the author's observations of his own children and other animals. Written in a friendly, accessible style, this book is a must read for anyone interested in who we are and why--or if--we are special." --Niki Harre, author of Psychology for a Better World

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Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the way in which the two hemispheres of the brain interact. Some chapters address the nature of this interaction, the anatomical substrates that may account for greater or lesser hemispheric interaction, and the role of sex and handedness in hemispheric interaction. Others address the use of different experimental methods and clinical populations to understand the nature of hemispheric interaction. In addition to current research, this book also provides an important historical overview of the early research questions about hemispheric function and interaction that have helped to shape current views of and approaches to the study of brain function. Special coverage includes: * a comprehensive history of early research on cerebral laterality and hemispheric communication, including work by Pavlov; * a critical analysis of techniques and methologies to study hemispheric communication; * research on anatomicalTable of ContentsContents: Preface. L.J. Harris, The Corpus Callosum and Hemispheric Communication: An Historical Survey of Theory and Research. S.F. Witelson, Neuroanatomical Bases of Hemispheric Functional Specialization in the Human Brain: Possible Developmental Factors. E. Zaidel, F. Aboitiz, J. Clarke, D. Kaiser, R. Matteson, Sex Differences in Interhemispheric Relations for Language. C. Chiarello, Does the Corpus Callosum Play a Role in the Activation and Suppression of Ambiguous Word Meanings? J. Sergent, Visualizing the Working Cerebral Hemispheres. D.B. Boles, Parameters of the Bilateral Effect. S.D. Christman, Independence versus Integration of Right and Left Hemisphere Processesing: Effects of Handedness. S.C. Levine, Individual Differences in Characteristic Arousal Asymmetry: Implications for Cognitive Functioning. M.T. Banich, Interhemispheric Interaction: Mechanisms of Unified Processing. L.C. Robertson, Hemispheric Specialization and Cooperation in Processing Complex Visual Patterns. F.L. Kitterle, S. Christman, J.S. Conesa, Spatial-Frequency Selectivity in Hemispheric Transfer. J.B. Hellige, Coordinating the Different Processing Biases of the Left and Right Cerebral Hemispheres.

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Book SynopsisThis volume presents an international group of researchers who model animal and human behavior--both simple and complex. The models presented focus on such subjects as the pattern of eating in meals and bouts, the energizing and shaping impact of reinforcers on behavior, transitive inferential reasoning, responding to a compound stimulus, avoidance and escape learning, recognition memory, category formation, generalization, the timing of adaptive responses, and chromosomes exchanging information. The chapters are united by a common interest in adaptive behavior--whether of human, animal, or artificial system--and clearly demonstrate the rich variety of ways in which this fascinating area of research can be approached. In so doing, the book demonstrates the range of thought that qualifies as theorizing in the contemporary study of the mechanisms of adaptive behavior. It has two purposes: to bring together a very wide range of approaches in one place and to give authors space tTable of ContentsContents: B. Goertzel, Learning the Language of Mind: Symbolic Dynamics for Modeling Adaptive Behavior. S. Grossberg, Neural Substrates of Adaptively Timed Reinforcement, Recognition, and Motor Learning. E.J. Kehoe, Can the Whole Be Something Other Than the Sum of Its Parts? P.R. Killeen, The First Principle of Reinforcement. J.R. Koza, Using Biology to Solve a Problem in Automated Machine Learning. N.A. Schmajuk, D.W. Urry, B.S. Zanutto, The Frightening Complexity of Avoidance: A Neural Network Approach. J.E.R. Staddon, B.S. Zanutto, In Praise of Parsimony. C.D.L. Wynne, A Minimal Model of Transitive Inference.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first volume that focuses on the lifespan neurobehavioral factors likely to determine susceptibility to alcohol abuse and its consequences. The chapters offer careful analysis of the effects of ethanol on the fetus, the infant, the adolescent, and the adult. The authors include behavioral neuroscientists and clinical neuropsychologists. Their topics range from the neurochemical and neuroanatomical consequences of prenatal alcohol to the cognitive consequences of prenatal alcohol on preschool and school-age children. The impact of genetics on sensitivity to alcohol is considered in terms of analytic tests using techniques of behavioral genetics and molecular biology. The consequences of exposure to alcohol during breastfeeding are described in experiments with human infants. The alcoholism that develops in adulthood is analyzed through the experimental study of relapse from alcohol deprivation and assessment of neuropsychological impairments and treatment for alcoholics. DraTrade Review"...this is a very well integrated book that comprehensively surveys an important field. It could easily serve as the basis for a graduate seminar, but it is written clearly enough that undergraduates could also use it profitably. Bench scientists and clinicians will also find it helpful."—Journal of Studies on Alcohol"This book gives a comprehensive account of studies of the effect of alcohol on the developing brain. Every chapter is clearly written with a good summary which explains the current status of knowledge related to the topic....provides a complete review on the current animal models for studies in alcoholism. It is a useful reference for those interested in the field and it provides useful information for physicians who manage patients with problems of drug abuse."—Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques"There are many original thoughts and ideas in this book which readers will find stimulating. Some chapters, such as those on genetics and alcohol and lactation, will be of particular interest to groups of health workers. There is much general information in the book which covers specific aspects of treatment and management of alcohol problems and this would benefit clinical personnel."—Drug and Alcohol Review"This book will be of value to those engaged in animal or human research on the effects of alcohol on the developing brain. It has a wealth of information for those interested in the fetal alcohol syndrome and less severe effects of alcohol on the fetus."—Alcohol And Alcoholism"The book as a whole is quite useful, representing a good overview of the various approaches researchers have taken to understand the effects of prenatal and early postnatal exposure to alcohol. It serves as a helpful entry to the study of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects. I would recommend this book for both clinical practitioners who are interested in getting a concise overview of the current state of the art and for researchers already in the field who wish to follow studies of their colleagues' advances in other arenas of prenatal alcohol research."—Journal of the International Neuropsychological SocietyTable of ContentsContents: J.H. Hannigan, L.P. Spear, N.E. Spear, Introduction: How Research on Alcohol and Alcoholism Has Informed Research on Developing Brains. T.M. Roebuck, S.N. Mattson, E.P. Riley, Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol: Effects on Brain Structure and Neuropsychological Functioning. W-J.A. Chen, J.R. West, Alcohol-Induced Brain Damage During Development: Potential Risk Factors. J.H. Hannigan, D.E. Saunders, L.M. Treas, M.A. Sperry, Modification of Alcohol-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorders: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies of Neuroplasticity. C.R. Goodlett, T.B. Johnson, Temporal Windows of Vulnerability Within the Third Trimester Equivalent: Why "Knowing When" Matters. A.M. Allan, D.P. Savage, III, Prenatal Ethanol Exposure Alters the Modulation of the GABAA(last "A" should be a subscript "A") Receptor-Gated Chloride Ion Channel in Adult Rat Offspring. B.C. Dudek, T. Tritto, K.A. Case, B.J. Caldarone, J. Clarke, Genetics, Psychomotor Stimulant Effects of Ethanol, and Ethanol Absorption in Mice. D.L. McKinzie, W.J. McBride, J.M. Murphy, L. Lumeng, T-K. Li, Rat Lines Selectively Bred for Alcohol Preference: A Potential Animal Model of Adolescent Alcohol Drinking. C.J. Heyser, G. Schulteis, G.F. Koob, The Alcohol Deprivation Effect: Experimental Conditions, Applications, and Treatment. J.A. Mennella, The Transfer of Alcohol to Human Milk: Sensory Implications and Effects on Mother-Infant Interaction. J.C. Molina, H.D. Domínguez, M.F. López, M.Y. Pepino, A.E. Faas, The Role of Fetal and Infantile Experience With Alcohol in Later Recognition and Acceptance Patterns of the Drug. J.E. Smith, R.J. Meyers, V.A. Waldorf, Covering All Bases: Engaging and Treating Individuals With Alcohol Problems. C.R. Goodlett, Future Research on Alcohol and Development: Forging a Merger of Discovery and Application.

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Book SynopsisThis new book examines the interrelationship between neuroscience and developmental science to help us understand how children differ in their capacity to benefit from their early motor and cognitive experiences. In so doing, it helps us better understand how experience affects brain growth and a child's capacity to learn. In this interdisciplinary book, the authors review the most significant research findings and historical scientific events related to early experience, the brain, and consciousness. Authors Dalton and Bergenn propose a new theory to help demonstrate the crucial roles of attention and memory in motor and perceptual development. The goal is to help readers better understand the differences between how individuals with normal and dysfunctional brains process information and how this impacts their ability to learn from experience.Early Experience, the Brain, and Consciousness opens with a critical examination of why motor and perceptual development shoulTable of ContentsContents: Preface. Historical and Contemporary Perspectives in Developmental Neuroscience. Toward a General Theory of Neuropsychological Development. Prenatal Patterns of Neural Growth and Behavior. Postnatal Sensorimotor Integration. Experience and the Reorganization of the Brain: Animal and Infant Studies. The Neuropsychological Dynamics of Infant Learning. Language, the Self, and Social Cognition. Changing the Phenotype: Developing the Mind Through the Brain.

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Book SynopsisThis English version of A Language in Space: The Story of Israeli Sign Language, which received the Bahat Award for most outstanding book for a general audience in its Hebrew edition, is an introduction to sign language using Israeli Sign Language (ISL) as a model. Authors Irit Meir and Wendy Sandler offer a glimpse into a number of fascinating descriptions of the ISL community to which linguists and other researchers may not have access. An underlying premise of the book is that language is a mental system with universal properties, and that language lives through people.A clear and engaging read, A Language in Space addresses relevant aspects of sign language, including the most abstract questions and matters related to society and community. Divided into three parts, the book covers: the linguistic structure of Israeli Sign Language; the language and its community; and a broad depiction of ISL and the contribution of sign language rTrade Review"A superb book from every point of view...The book is clear, extremely readable, and fascinating...from a perspective that is well developed, theoretically deep, and informed by the most up-to-date research in the field."—Yosef GrodzinskyMcGill University "This original and timely book will definitely be an important addition to LEA's growing list in signing and deaf studies."—Dan SlobinBerkeley "A superb book from every point of view...The book is clear, extremely readable, and fascinating...from a perspective that is well developed, theoretically deep, and informed by the most up-to-date research in the field."—Yosef GrodzinskyMcGill University "This original and timely book will definitely be an important addition to LEA's growing list in signing and deaf studies."—Dan SlobinBerkeley Table of ContentsContents: Israeli Sign Language: Language and People. The Basic Components of the Word in Sign Language. Vocabulary. Grammar in Space: The Pronominal System. Grammar in Space: Verb Agreement. Tenses and Aspects. Shapes, Locations, and Motions in Space: Classifier Constructions. Word Order. Negative and Interrogative Sentences. Beyond the Hands: Facial Expression as Intonation in ISL. The History of the Deaf Community in Israel. The Emergence and Development of ISL. Voices From the Community. Similarities and Differences Across Sign Languages. The Contribution of Sign Languages to Linguistic Research. Appendix A: List of Handshapes of Israeli Sign Language. Appendix B: Main Places of Articulation in Israeli Sign Language. Appendix C: Notational Conventions.

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Book SynopsisHuman intelligence is sexually attractive, and strongly predicts the success of sexual relationships, but the behavioral sciences have usually ignored the interface between intelligence and mating. This is the first serious scholarly effort to explore that interface, by examining both universal and individual differences in human mating intelligence. Contributors include some of the most prominent evolutionary psychologists and promising new researchers in human intelligence, social psychology, intimate relationships, and sexuality.                        David Buss' foreword and the opening chapter explore what mating intelligence' means, and why it is central to human cognition and sexuality. The book's six sections then examine (1) our mating mechanisms universal emotional and cognitive adaptations for mating intelligently that guide mate search, mate choice, Trade Review"A wonderful collection of chapters on … the new construct of mating intelligence … [it] heralds a more comprehensive understanding of the psychology of human mating ... readers will enjoy the many mating insights offered by this volume." - David M. Buss, Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, From the Foreword"Like many central areas of human behavior that have been neglected by mainstream psychology, the thoughts and emotions behind mating have recently been illuminated by evolutionary analyses. This exciting collection marks the debut of a new and important field of research, which should fascinate psychologists and nonpsychologists alike." - Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University"A significant contribution to the field, combining in one source, material on an interesting and important topic." - Dennis Krebs, Ph.D., Simon Fraser University"A ‘must have’ for scholars who do research on human mating …a unique volume of cutting edge thinking on the psychology of mating." - Timothy Ketelaar, Ph.D.,New Mexico State University“…A wonderful collection of chapters on … the new construct of mating intelligence… [it] heralds a more comprehensive understanding of the psychology of human mating…readers will enjoy the many mating insights offered by this volume.”—David M. Buss, Ph.D.University of Texas at Austin, From the Foreword“…A significant contribution to the field, combining in one source, material on an interesting and important topic.”—Dennis Krebs, Ph.D.Simon Fraser University“...A ‘must have’ for scholars who do research on human mating …a unique volume of cutting edge thinking on the psychology of mating.”—Timothy Ketelaar Ph.D.New Mexico State University"Like many central areas of human behavior that have been neglected by mainstream psychology, the thoughts and emotions behind mating have recently been illuminated by evolutionary analyses. This exciting collection marks the debut of a new and important field of research, which should fascinate psychologists and nonpsychologists alike."—Steven PinkerJohnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard UniversityTable of ContentsPart 1. Introduction.D. Buss, Foreword. Preface. G. Geher, G. Miller, J. Murphy, Mating Intelligence: Towards an Evolutionarily Informed Construct. Part 2. Mate Search and Mating Intelligence.L. Penke, P.M. Todd, A.P. Lenton, B. Fasolo, How Self-assessments Can Guide Human Mating Decisions. C. De Backer, J. Braeckman, L. Farinpour, Mating Intelligence in Personal Ads. Part 3. Strategic Flexibility in Mating Intelligence.N. Li, Intelligent Priorities: Adaptive Long- and Short-Term Mate Preferences. D. Nettle, H. Clegg, Personality, Mating Strategies, and Mating Intelligence. M. O’Sullivan, Deception and Self-deception as Strategies in Short and Long-term Mating. V.A. Weekes-Shackelford, J.A. Easton, E.A. Stone, How Having Children Affects Mating Psychology. Part 4. Mental Fitness Indicators and Mating Intelligence.M.C. Keller, The Role of Mutations in Human Mating. A. Shaner, G. Miller, J. Mintz, Mental Disorders as Catastrophic Failures of Mating Intelligence. Part 5. Mating Intelligence and Other Individual Differences.S.B. Kaufman, A. Kozbelt, M.L. Bromley, G. Miller, The Role of Creativity and Humor in Mate Selection. J.J. Casey, J. Garrett, M.A. Brackett, S. Rivers, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Quality, and Partner Selection. S. Kanazawa, Mating Intelligence and General Intelligence as Independent Constructs. Part 6. The Ecological Context of Mating Intelligence.J. Ash, G.G. Gallup, Jr., Brain Size, Intelligence, and Paleoclimatic Variation. A.J. Figueredo, B.H. Brumbach, D.N. Jones, J.A. Sefcek, G. Vásquez, W.J. Jacobs, Ecological Constraints on Mating Tactics. Part 7. Conclusions.G. Miller, Mating Intelligence: Frequently Asked Questions. G. Geher, M.A. Camargo, S. O’Rourke, Mating Intelligence: An Integrative Model and Future Research Directions.

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Book SynopsisThis textbook describes the approaches to phonology that are most relevant to communication disorders. It examines schools of thought in theoretical phonology, and their relevance to description, explanation and remediation in the clinical context.A recurring theme throughout the book is the distinction between phonological theories that attempt elegant, parsimonious descriptions of phonological data, and those that attempt to provide a psycholinguistic model of speech production and perception.This book introduces all the relevant areas of phonology to the students and practitioners of speech-language pathology and is a companion volume to the authors' Phonetics for Communication Disorders.Trade Review"The writing style provides a clear portrayal of the theoretical concepts. It would be most valuable for students or practitioners of speech-language pathology." – Helen Henshaw, National Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing, University of Nottingham, in The Psychologist"For students and teachers of clinical phonology and researchers [this] is a very useful book which provides an excellent review of the various theoretical frameworks to the analysis of speech disorders." - Ciara O'Toole, University College Cork, Ireland, in the International Phonetic Association"Unlike many of the original works in linguistic phonology, this book is an absolute pleasure to read. The writing is engaging and concise, and the argument is very clear and structured. Concepts are illustrated with well-chosen examples, and the frequent references to clinical applications bring the subject to life for speech-language pathologists. This clarification does not result in simplification or dumbing down of the subject, and the author uses exercises and study questions to challenge the reader to actively digest the materials presented. The critical commentary for each of the phonological theories is measured and well balanced. The authors’ own enthusiasm for phonology and its clinical application comes through in their own writing." - Tim Bressmann, University of Toronto, in Canadian Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology "The writing style provides a clear portrayal of the theoretical concepts. It would be most valuable for students or practitioners of speech-language pathology." - Helen Henshaw, National Biomedical Research Unit in Hearing, University of Nottingham, in The PsychologistTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Introduction and Background. 2. Sonority Theory. 3. Distinctive Features. 4. Early Generative Phonology. 5. Developments with Features. 6. Developments with Derivations: Lexical and Prosodic Phonology. 7. Autosegmental Phonology. 8. Metrical Phonology. 9. Prosodic Analysis. 10. Natural Phonology. 11. Optimality Theory. 12. Articulatory Phonology. 13. Government Phonology. 14. Cognitive, Systemic and Grounded Phonologies. 15. Clinical Phonology. Answers to Exercises. Charts. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn Effort: A Behavioral Neuroscience Perspective on the Will, author Jay Schulkin presents a two-fold thesis: there is no absolute separation of the cognitive and non-cognitive brain, and there are diverse cognitive systems, many of which are embodied in motor systems that underlie self-regulation. Central to this thesis is that dopamine is the one neurotransmitter that underlies the diverse senses of effort, and is apparent in most everyday activity, whether solving a problem in our head or moving about.  As scientific literature abounds with studies of decision-making and effort, this book emphasizes the importance of demythologizing our understanding of cognitive systems in order to link motivation, behavioral inhibition, self-regulation, and will. Effort will benefit researchers and students in neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive psychology, clinical psychology, social psychology, as well as anyone with interest in this topic.Table of ContentsContents: Preface. Introduction: Self-Preservation and Effort. Neuroscience and Interdisciplinary Inquiry. Central Motive States. Willing to Believe: Reenvisioning Cognitive/Motor Control. Self-Control and Behavioral Inhibition. Afflictions. Choice, Control, and the Brain. Conclusion: An Understanding of Effort and the Will.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on a public health problem affecting millions of people of all ages, the second edition of Concussive Brain Trauma: Neurobehavioral Impairment and Maladaptation reflects Dr. Rolland S. Parker''s more than 25 years of neuropsychological practice and research in traumatic brain injury and stress, and his prior experience as a clinical psychologist. Unique in its coverage of the personality changes, family dysfunction, and stress that often occur in the wake of concussive brain trauma, this book uses case examples to illustrate persistent and acute alterations of consciousness, as well as cognitive, mood, personality, and social effects of head injury in order to guide appropriate treatment. With six additional chapters, this edition covers: Post-concussive syndrome, biomechanical causes of trauma, and acute and chronic phases of co-morbid brain and somatic injTable of ContentsConcussion: Not Always "Minor" Head Injury. Introduction to the Postconcussion Syndrome. The Central Nervous System: Organization of Behavior. Acute Alterations of Consciousness. The Internal Milieu: Brain and Body. Biomechanics and Tissue Injuries. Acute Brain and Somatic Injury. The Acute Stress Response. Chronic Posttraumatic Stress: Injury, Disease, and Burnou. Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Concussion. Disorders of Sensation, Motion, and Body Schema. Vocal Motor Disorders. Chronic Pain and Posttraumatic Headaches. Chronic Posttraumatic Disorders of Consciousness. Cognition, Language, and Intelligence. Posttraumatic Personality Disorders . Children’s Brain Trauma. Outcome and Treatment: Concussive Trauma

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Book SynopsisAll you need to know about the psychology of meditation: Written by an expert in the field Provides unique theories of meditation approaches Explores traditional and Western approaches Recommends how to improve future research Explores new topics, e.g., negative effectsTrade ReviewReaders will receive succinct, articulate, well-written supportive data (cited) to help them create an expansive picture of meditation - its forms/types, timeline, and most significantly clinically and scientifically based perspectives and information that I have not seen gathered in one place before.:Nancy Eichhorn, PhD, in Somatic Therapy Today (December 2022); Appreciating the immense work behind such a great product, I believe that Sedlmeier’s work has the potential to stand as a high-profile resource for studies in the realm of meditation in psychology. Throughout the book, the author’s expertise is evident. This book liberally offers definitions, conceptual theories, and common measurement tools in mediation and mindfulness [and] provides a middle ground between the scientific and traditional approaches to meditation … a unique and balanced endeavor.; Reviewed by Faly Golshan, Brain Health Lab, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, in British Journal of Psychology, 114 (2023);Readable, rigorous, and well-researched, this book reveals where the field is at today and lays out a roadmap for the research of tomorrow.;Reviewed by Kieran C. R. Fox, PhD, School of Medicine, Stanford University, CA, USA.Table of ContentsPreface Part 1: Varieties Chapter 1: What Do People Do When They Say They Meditate? Chapter 2: What Is Mindfulness? Chapter 3: Traditional Classifications of Meditation Techniques Chapter 4: Western Attempts at Classifying Meditation Techniques Chapter 5: Why Do People Meditate? Part 2: Effects Chapter 6: Effects of Meditation for Healthy Practitioners Chapter 7: Effects of Meditation in Clinical Settings Chapter 8: Hot Topics in Meditation Research Part 3: Theories Chapter 9: Traditional Theories of Meditation Chapter 10: Western Explanations Part 4: Perspectives Chapter 11: Perspectives on Meditation Research References The author Sales & Distribution USA / Canada Hogrefe Publishing

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Book SynopsisPete and Jem are having lots of fun playing in the snow until they run into each other and fall over. Targeting Subject-Verb sentences and present progressive verbs, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsPete and Jem: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisPete and Jem are having lots of fun at the zoo, but they both want to see different animals, and are pulling their mother in different directions!Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and regular plurals, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsA Trip to the Zoo: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisBelle loves to try and get involved with all of the things that her big bother, Pete, can do, but sheâs not quite big enough to sprint or swim or read. They discover things that they can both do.Targeting Subject-Verb sentences, pronouns and the auxiliaries âcanâ and âdoâ, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsAnything You Can Do: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisPete and Jem get ready for Belleâs birthday, but get stuck trying to blow up balloons.Targeting Subject-Verb sentences, pronouns and the auxiliary âbeâ, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsThe Birthday Party: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisJem's friend, Lottie, has come to play, but Jem is taking all the toys for herself. She learns that adventures are more fun when you share.Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and pronouns, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsTime for Adventure!: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisPete and Jem are very helpful at the supermarket, but end up causing chaos with a tower of food on display.Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and the conjunction and' for listing, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsLet’s Go Shopping: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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Book SynopsisPete, Jem and Belle play hide and seek. Pete has a very good hiding spot â will they ever find him?Targeting Subject-Verb-Object sentences and prepositions, this book provides repeated examples of early developing syntax and morphology which will engage and excite the reader while building pre-literacy skills and make learning fun, as well as exposing children to multiple models of the target grammar form.Perfect for a speech and language therapy session, this book is an ideal starting point for targeting client goals and can also be enjoyed at school or home to reinforce what has been taught in the therapy session.Table of ContentsHide and Seek: A Grammar Tales Book to Support Grammar and Language Development in Children

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