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Book Synopsis*** ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2021 ***'One of the most moving books of the new year' STYLIST'Gorgeous and unsettling' NEW YORK TIMES'Brilliant and devastating . . . tender and lacerating' PANDORA SYKES'One of the literary world's most promising new voices' REDNadia Owusu is a woman of many languages, homelands and identities. She grew up in Rome, Dar-es-Salaam, Addis Ababa, Kumasi, Kampala and London. And for every new place there was a new language, a new identity and a new home. At times she has felt stateless, motherless and identity-less. At others, she has had multiple identities at war within her. It's no wonder she started to feel fault lines in her sense of self. It's no wonder that those fault lines eventually ruptured.Aftershocks is the account of how she hauled herself out of the wreckage. It is the intimate story behind the news of immigration and division dominating contemporary politics. It is a nuanced portrait of globalisation from the inside in a fractured world in crisis.Trade ReviewA beautiful and ultimately redemptive story, written in lyrical prose that calls to mind Audre Lorde, Natasha Trethewey, and Toni Morrison. -- Vogue.com, The Absolute Best Summer ReadsOne of the literary world's most promising new voices . . . An intimate look behind the division of today's world. * Red *Triumphant: the survivor's account of a thoughtful, passionate young writer grappling with life's demons -- Claire Messud * Harper's Magazine *Powerful . . . [a] remarkable [story] of displacement, heartache and resilience. -- Fiona Sturges, Best biographies and memoirs of 2021 * Guardian *Gripping . . . Tackling themes of belonging, identity, race, notions of home and the ripple effects of trauma . . . Owusu's prose is as poignant as it is emotionally charged . . . Triumphant. * Cosmopolitan *Striking * Vogue US *Owusu's personal history intertwines with the political and geographical to create one of the most moving books of the new year. * Stylist *A devastating memoir about identity, immigration and fractured society from the daughter of an Armenian American mother and Ghanaian father. * Independent *In a literary landscape rich with diaspora memoirs, Owusu's painful yet radiant story rises to the forefront. The daughter of an Armenian-American mother who abandoned her and a heroic Ghanaian father who died when she was thirteen, Nadia drifted across continents in a trek that she renders here with poetic, indelible prose. * Oprah.com *An engaging and reflective new memoir focused on universal themes of home, abandonment, identity and autonomy. * Ms. Magazine *A memoir that broods on lost identity and statelessness. * Elle UK *A timely memoir, revealing the real lives behind the headlines of immigration that dominate our media, as Owusu - who grew up in Rome, Dar-es-Salaam, Addis Ababa, Kumasi, Kampala and London - shares her fascinating story. * Grazia *Extraordinarily intense . . . the way [Owusu] sustains her intensity is astonishing. Her fierce intelligence and commitment embrace the complexity and urgency of the issues . . . This is a book of almost ceaseless questions but undoubtedly the key one is: what is home? * Irish Examiner *Nadia Owusu's debut book tells the incredible story of her childhood. How does a girl - abandoned by her mother at age 2 and orphaned at 13 when her beloved father dies - find her place in the world? Aftershocks is the story of Nadia creating her own solid ground across countries and continents. This is an exceptionally gripping and hard-to-put-down memoir of a remarkable young woman - I can't wait to see what she does next. -- Malala Yousafzai * Recommended *A stunningly written, heart wrenching book that completely took me by surprise. The best book I've read so far this year. -- Abi Dare, author of The Girl With the Louding VoiceBrilliant and devastating, this memoir is an exploration of displacement, told through earthquakes both real and allegorical. Nadia, abandoned by her mother as a young child, and moved all over the world by a diplomat father, writes about her struggle to find a peace she can call home in a way that is both tender and lacerating. -- Pandora SykesA white-hot interrogation of the stories we carry in our bodies and the power they have to tear us apart. Owusu illuminates the blood and bones wrought by our borders and teaches us the necessity of owning our narratives when personal and collective histories have been shattered by violence. -- Jessica Andrews, author of SaltwaterIn reading Aftershocks, I went on an incredible (and moving) journey with a young woman whose past and present play out across Africa, Europe and America. I felt acutely Owusu's pain and the joy of her self-discovery through her intense and intimate prose. What a moving and beautifully written personal history, one infused with questions of post-colonial identity and the challenge of modern womanhood. I loved the book. I loved her voice. -- Xiaolu Guo, author of Once Upon a Time in the East and A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for LoversAftershocks is brilliant and devastating. Nadia Owusu employs language with precision and care, reckoning with herself and her various histories with a beautiful, tender rhythm. Her words will stay with me for a long time. -- Caleb Azumah Nelson, author of Open WaterNadia Owusu has lived multiple lives. And each has demanded much of her. She has met and surpassed those demands with her memoir, Aftershocks. Owusu is half-Armenian, half-Ghanaian; socially privileged and psychologically wounded. Her task and burden are threefold: to chronicle the historical wounds and legacies of each country; to chart her own descent into grief, mania and madness; to begin the work of emotional reconstruction. She does so with unerring honesty and in prose that is both rigorous and luminous. -- Margo Jefferson, author of Negroland: A MemoirNadia Owusu's Aftershocks bleeds honesty. It is a majestically rendered telling of all the history, hurt and love a body can contain. A wonderful work of art made of so many stories and histories it is bursting with both harshness and perseverance. An incredible debut. * Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, author of New York Times bestseller Friday Black *Aftershocks is more than just a book - it is delicate, intricate choreography. This memoir is a testimony to how certain books and writers can tell you their story in a way that mirrors your own. Even if the facts of that story are different, the emotion is familiar. Owusu is that writer. She has created a book full of shared emotional memories and I wanted to sit in those memories with her for as long as I could. Nadia Owusu is powerful, beautiful, poetic, and Aftershocks is a testimony to her commitment to constructing towering, lovingly-rendered sentences. Quite simply, Aftershocks is one of the most beautiful books I have ever read. -- Bassey Ikpi, New York Times bestselling author of I'm Lying but I'm telling the TruthAftershocks is a triptych feat of style: the lucid language, the masterful handling of time, the brilliance of its seismic theme. It's also an astute exploration of the long legacy of colonialism. Owusu is a product of that political and cultural collision, and one of the great gifts of this compelling memoir is the moving narrative of her reconciling that identity. And if that weren't enough, Aftershocks is an indelible portrait of Owusu's resilience in the face of almost unfathomable familial trauma as well as her immortal love for her father. -- Mitchell S. Jackson, author of Survival MathThis earth-shattering memoir uses the aftershock - both literal and metaphorical - as a framing device and inspiration. Owusu explores the geopolitical, geological, and psychological traumas that have marked her young life, from moving between countries across Africa and Europe as the daughter of a United Nations employee to her estrangement from her mother and her father's eventual death, as well as living through a civil war in Ethiopia and the 9/11 attacks (to name a few!). * Entertainment Weekly *A stunning, visceral book about the ways that our stories-of loss, of love, of borders-leave permanent marks on our bodies and minds. * Booklist *Extraordinary . . . A writer to watch. -- Bookseller, Editor’s ChoiceEngrossing . . . an impressive debut memoir. [Owusu is] a promising writer. * Kirkus *In her enthralling memoir, Whiting Award-winner Owusu (So Devilish a Fire) assesses the impact of key events in her life via the metaphor of earthquakes . . . Readers will be moved by this well-wrought memoir. * Publisher's Weekly *In her aching memoir, she embarks on a tour de force examination of her childhood . . . In lyrical and lush prose, she crafts an intimate and piercing exploration of identity, family and home. -- Best Books of 2021 * Time Magazine (Europe) *

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Book SynopsisNo one is right or wrong - just different! Tracing the growth of the study of personality type from its roots in the work of Carl Jung to today's subtly nuanced type theory, I'm Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You shows how greatly our individual personality preferences affect our interactions with others. By shedding light on individual characteristics and tendencies, consultants and coaches, Roger R. Pearman and Sarah C. Albritton teach us how to overcome our natural inclination to judge difference in order to recognize and celebrate it. This new edition includes current research into psychological type, information about the benefits of using type to enhance health and manage stress, discussion of the link between type and emotional intelligence and analysis of how personality preferences translate across generational and cultural divides.

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Book SynopsisAuthor AJ Sherrill still remembers the moment when his life was forever changed by a word he didn't even understand at the time: Enneagram. A personality theory that includes nine different "types," the Enneagram has become a popular tool for self-awareness and improvement. But in this book, Sherrill goes deeper, exploring with Christians how the Enneagram can be a pathway to profound spiritual transformation. Sherrill reveals the Enneagram as a tool to unlock new ways of viewing identity, personality, discipleship, spiritual practices, evangelism, and the Bible. Using this fresh approach, Sherrill shows how our true identity is that of a beloved child of God. Recognizing that, we can move confidently into the world expressing this identity through our unique personality. Through Sherrill's detailed spiritual exploration of each type, readers will emerge viewing the Enneagram as a precious gift to following Jesus more closely. Foreword by Chuck DeGroat.Table of ContentsContentsForeword by Chuck DeGroatIntroduction1. IdentityRooted in Belovedness2. PersonalityHow We Cope in a Harsh World3. DiscipleshipSpiritual Practices for Each Enneatype4. ScriptureFinding Your Type in the Biblical Narrative5. EvangelismA Powerful Story of Beauty and Brokenness6. CharacterCreating a Rule of Life for WholenessConclusionAppendix: Additional Enneagram Insights

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Book Synopsis"Camilla has been an absolute saviour for me. With her guidance I've been able to pull through some tough times and put to use the tools she has given me to make sure I don't regress into old habits" Karen Clifton, Professional Dancer All the challenges we face in our lives present us with an opportunity to learn, evolve and grow as people. Holding on to patterns from the past creates blocks; these can make us feel stuck and unworthy of love and respect. In It's Not You, It's Me, Camilla uses a series of targeted questions followed by exercises, tips and techniques to help the reader explore and release their old patterns and blocks so that they can move forward in their lives. Camilla will explore - Self-Awareness Self-Acceptance Self-Love Self-Care This book is a reminder to us all that we are worthy enough and that we do not need to wait for outside validation to feel whole and healed within. By taking responsibility for our situation we can heal the most important relationship – the one we have with ourselves. In doing this, we unlock our true potential and step into our light. Trade Review"Camilla is brilliant and intuitive. Her safe and beautiful work allows you to take your journey of living deeper in your truth to new levels.""It’s Not You, It’s Me will shift your perception. The only question you need to ask yourself is are you ready?"

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Book SynopsisThis book defines engagement for the field of language learning and contextualizes it within existing work on the psychology of language learning and teaching. Chapters address broad substantive questions concerned with what engagement is or looks like, and how it can be theorized for the language classroom; methodological questions related to the design, measurement and analysis of engagement in language classrooms and beyond; as well as applied issues examining its antecedents, factors inhibiting and enhancing it, and conditions fostering the re-engagement of language learners who have become disengaged. Through a mix of conceptual and empirical chapters, the book explores similarities and differences between motivation and engagement and addresses questions of whether, how and why learners actually do exert effort, allocate attention, participate and become involved in tangible language learning and use. It will serve as an authoritative benchmark for future theoretical and empirical research into engagement within the classroom and beyond, and will be of interest to anyone wishing to understand the unique insights and contributions the topic of engagement can make to language learning and teaching.Trade ReviewIn the best of times, when schools are functioning optimally, student engagement is central to quality education. At times of upheaval, when new modes of learning and teaching are being improvised and trialled, it is imperative that we understand how to generate, sustain and measure student engagement. This book could not be more timely and will have enduring value. * Martin Lamb, University of Leeds, UK *For anyone who has ever taught unengaged second language (L2) learners, this volume explores the cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of engagement. The authors always have an eye to the classroom, never forgetting a teacher's goal of increasing L2 learner engagement. Whether you’re new to the topic or an established researcher, this volume provides something for you. * Shawn Loewen, Michigan State University, USA *This volume provides a clear rationale for why understanding student engagement in the language classroom is important. It unpacks the complexities of what is meant by student engagement, and brings together a rich array of conceptual, empirical and pedagogical perspectives that researchers and teachers will find thought-provoking and illuminating. * Ema Ushioda, University of Warwick, UK *This edited volume renders itself an important and timely contribution as it fruitfully demystifies engagement, the complex construct or meta-construct through comprehensively delving into the conceptualizations and operationalizations of engagement and exemplifying empirical research in the field of second language acquisition. -- Jian-E Peng and Yuanlan Jiang, Shantou University, China * Applied Linguistics 2021: 1–5 *Table of ContentsExternal Reviewers Contributors Foreword: Richard M. Ryan Chapter 1. Phil Hiver, Sarah Mercer, & Ali Al-Hoorie: Introduction Part I: Conceptual Chapters Chapter 2. Yuan Sang and Phil Hiver: Engagement and Companion Constructs in Language Learning: Conceptualizing Learners’ Involvement in the L2 Classroom Chapter 3. Agneta M-L Svalberg: Engagement with Language in Relation to Form-Focused Versus Meaning--Focused Teaching and Learning Chapter 4. Ye Han and Xuesong (Andy) Gao: Research on Learner Engagement with Written (Corrective) Feedback: Insights and Issues Chapter 5. Shiyao (Ashlee) Zhou, Phil Hiver, and Ali H. Al-Hoorie: Measuring L2 Engagement: A Review of Issues and Applications Part II: Empirical Chapters Chapter 6. Giulia Sulis and Jenefer Philp: Exploring Connections between Classroom Environment and Engagement in the Foreign Language Classroom Chapter 7. Carly Carver, Daniel Jung, and Laura Gurzynski-Weiss: Examining Learner Engagement in Relationship to Learning and Communication Mode Chapter 8. Sarah Mercer, Kyle R. Talbot and Isobel Kai-Hui Wang: Fake or Real Engagement – Looks can be Deceiving Chapter 9. Linh Phung, Sachiko Nakamura, and Hayo Reinders: The Effect of Choice on Affective Engagement: Implications for Task Design Chapter 10. Tetsuya Fukuda, Yoshifumi Fukada, Joseph Falout and Tim Murphey: How Ideal Classmates Priming Increases EFL Classroom Prosocial Engagement Chapter 11. Nicole Mills: Engagement and Immersion in Virtual Reality Narratives Chapter 12. W. L. Quint Oga-Baldwin and Luke K. Fryer: Engagement Growth in Language Learning Classrooms: A Latent Growth Analysis of Engagement in Japanese Elementary Schools Chapter 13. Gholam Hassan Khajavy: Modeling the Relations Between Foreign Language Engagement, Emotions, Grit and Reading Achievement Chapter 14. Isobel Kai-Hui Wang and Sarah Mercer: Conceptualizing Willingness to Engage in L2 Learning beyond the Classroom Chapter 15. Phil Hiver, Sarah Mercer, and Ali H. Al-Hoorie: Engagement: The Active Verb between the Curriculum and Learning Index

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Book SynopsisThis book brings together contributions from the leaders of the language learning motivation field. The varied chapters demonstrate how Gardner’s work remains integral to a diverse range of contemporary theoretical issues underlying the psychology of language, even today, 60 years after the publication of Gardner and Lambert’s seminal 1959 paper. The chapters cover a wide selection of topics related to applied linguistics, second language acquisition, social psychology, sociology, methodology and historical issues. The book advances thinking on cutting-edge topics in these diverse areas, providing a wealth of information for both students and established scholars that show the continuing and future importance of Gardner and Lambert’s ideas.Trade ReviewThis book highlights how Robert Gardner’s seminal work has influenced the research of an array of scholars who, through diverse, rigourous methods, have developed their own important lines of inquiry on topics such as identity, acculturation, emotions, and well-being, culminating in a unique perspective on the social psychology of language and intergroup relations. * Kimberly A. Noels, University of Alberta, Canada *Anyone seeking an up-to-date assessment of sixty years of motivation research since Gardner and Lambert’s (1959) ground-breaking proposal for a social-educational model will find in this volume a treasure trove of theoretical, empirical, and methodological insights, made all the richer by critical, dialogic engagement alongside personal reminiscences by top researchers in the field. * Heidi Byrnes, Georgetown University, USA *This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in learning more about Robert Gardner himself and his personal relationship with some of the renowned authors in this book as well as the significant ways Gardner has made an impact in their personal and professional lives. It is my opinion that this book has the potential to push the field of language learning motivation forward -- Jelena Vuksanovic, University of Houston, USA * LINGUIST List 31.1737 *The volume...is an impressive tribute to a pioneer in the ever-expanding and developing fields of L2 learning motivation and social psychology of language learning. -- Matthew T. Apple, Ritsumeikan University, Japan * JALT Journal, 42.2, Nov 2020 *Table of ContentsPreface Zoltán Dörnyei Integrative Motivation: Sixty Years and Counting Ali H. Al-Hoorie and Peter D. MacIntyre Looking Back and Looking Forward Robert C. Gardner Part I: Second Language Development / Applied Linguistics Chapter 1. James P. Lantolf and Merrill Swain: Perezhivanie: The Cognitive–Emotional Dialectic Within the Social Situation of Development Chapter 2. Tammy Gregersen, Peter D. MacIntyre and Jessica Ross: Extending Gardner’s Socio-Educational Model to Learner Well-being: Research Propositions Linking Integrative Motivation and PERMA theory Chapter 3. Mercè Bernaus: Teachers’ and Learners’ Motivation in Multilingual Classrooms Chapter 4. Peter D. MacIntyre, Jean-Marc Dewaele, Nicole MacMillan and Chengchen Li: The Emotional Underpinnings of Gardner’s Attitudes and Motivation Test Battery Part II: Social Psychology / Sociology Chapter 5. Sara Rubenfeld and Richard Clément : Identity, Adaptation and Social Harmony: A Legacy of the Socio-Educational Model Chapter 6. Jorida Cila and Richard Lalonde: What’s in a Name? Motivations for Baby-naming in Multicultural Contexts Chapter 7. Bonny Norton: Motivation, Identity, and Investment: A Journey with Robert Gardner Part III: Historical / Methodological Issues Chapter 8. Rebecca L. Oxford: Snapshots in Time: Time in Gardner’s Theory and Gardner’s Theory across Time Chapter 9. Ema Ushioda: Researching L2 Motivation: Re-evaluating the Role of Qualitative Inquiry, or the ‘Wine and Conversation’ Approach Chapter 10. Paul F. Tremblay: Quantitative Methods in Second Language Learning Motivation Research: Gardner’s Contributions and Some New Developments Chapter 11. Jennifer Claro : Identification with External and Internal Referents: Integrativeness and the Ideal L2 Self Chapter 12. John Edwards: History, Philosophy and the Social Psychology of Language Part IV: Discussants Chapter 13. Phil Hiver and Diane Larsen-Freeman: Motivation: It is a Relational System Chapter 14. Elaine Horwitz: How Robert C. Gardner’s Pioneering Social-Psychological Research Raised New Applied Questions about Second Language Acquisition Epilogue Howard Giles

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Book SynopsisThis volume centres around concepts of personal and cultural authenticity as they play out in various contexts of foreign language teaching and learning worldwide. The chapters cover a wide range of contexts and disciplines, including both theoretical and empirical work; together they comprise both a rigorous analysis of authenticity in language teaching and a step away from notions of native-speakerism and cultural essentialism with which it is often associated. Written by a group of scholars working across several continents, the chapters offer diverse perspectives regarding the role language plays in processes of personal growth, learning, development, self-actualisation and power dynamics. The book addresses the theoretical and philosophical nature of authenticity while remaining grounded in the teaching and learning of languages, with authenticity viewed as a practical concern that guides our actions and beliefs. The book will be of interest to scholars, researchers and students of authenticity as well as foreign language teachers interested in the theoretical underpinnings of their practice. Trade ReviewAuthenticity has been one of the core concepts of Communicative Language Teaching since the 1970s. This multifaceted, interdisciplinary volume engages with authenticity both in a most stimulating philosophical chapter and in diverse empirical studies, spanning different languages, contexts and approaches. A very welcome and necessary book for those who like to delve into the fundamental questions of language learning and teaching. * Friederike Klippel, Professor Emerita, Munich University, Germany *This is a truly important book for language educators to better understand the notion of authenticity in our times both inside and outside language learning contexts. What makes this book highly relevant to current debates is its multilingual, global and cross-disciplinary orientation. * Werner Delanoy, University of Klagenfurt, Austria *The multi-disciplinary nature of these contributions makes for a remarkably comprehensive understanding of authenticity. Compulsory reading for all researchers of language learning and teaching. * Christa van der Walt, Stellenbosch University, South Africa *Table of ContentsContributors Claire Kramsch: Foreword: Authenticity in Our Times Preface: Authenticity Revisited: It’s Getting Personal Chapter 1. Leo Will and Richard S. Pinner: The Concept of Authenticity in Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Part 1: Authenticity and Language Teaching Chapter 2. Wolfgang Stadler and Anna Dreher: «Что такое аутентичность»? The Concept(s) of Authenticity in Russian as a Foreign Language Chapter 3. Matthew Dame and Natalia Dame: Multilingualism and Authenticity in Russian Heritage Language Teaching Practices Chapter 4. Carol Spöttl, Eva Konrad, Veronika Schwarz, Elisa Guggenbichler and Benjamin Kremmel: Authenticity in Language Assessment: Revisiting the Implementation of a Key Principle Chapter 5. Anna Shkireva: Authenticity Beyond Teaching Materials: Teachers’ Authentic Care on Students’ Persistence at the Beginner Level of Foreign Language Courses Chapter 6. Wendy M. Whitehead Martelle: Designing for Authenticity: Making Sense of an English Pedagogical Grammar Course Chapter 7. Maria Bondarenko: Rethinking Authenticity in SLA from the Perspective of L1 Use: A Concept of Cognitive Authenticity Part 2: Authenticity and Identity Chapter 8. Grit Alter: Authenticity, Curricula and Authentic Education Chapter 9. Wietske Boon and Irma Eloff: Authenticity and the Psychology of Language and Learning During Early Childhood Education Chapter 10. Elsabé Taljard: Authenticity in Language Teaching: An African Language Perspective Chapter 11. Irene Heidt : When Moral Authority Speaks: Empirical Insights into Issues of Authenticity and Identity in Multilingual Educational Settings Chapter 12. Veronika Makarova: Exploring Authenticity for an Endangered Heritage Language Context: Canadian Doukhobor Russian Part 3: Authenticity and Aesthetics Chapter 13. Candice Livingston and Hanlie Dippenaar: Autobiographical Fairy Tales for Authenticity in the English Classroom: A South African Higher Education Case Study Chapter 14. Håvard Haugland Bamle: Indie-Folk Music and the Quest for First-Person Authenticity Chapter 15. Annelise Brox Larsen: Authenticity and Literature(s) in Teacher Education: Bildung in Jigalong and Bárbmo Chapter 16. Hanlie Dippenaar, Cheryl Logan and Candice Livingston: Authenticity and Authentic Voices in the Literature Curriculum of Pre-Service Teachers of English Magdalena Kaltseis: Afterword: Taking Stock of the Authentic – Critical Synthesis and Timely Outlook Index

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Book SynopsisThis book presents the findings of an in-depth qualitative longitudinal investigation into the willingness to communicate (WTC) of individuals who, through varying migration channels, left one cultural/linguistic context to make a new life in another. It examines communication behaviours and language choice in multilingual community contexts and emphasises how even the most trivial of communication events are embedded in histories of previous communication and are influenced by emotions connected with a person’s overall life situation. The book fills a gap in contemporary WTC research by examining how WTC operates in multilingual community contexts. Through the use of a complexity lens and the presentation of a revised 3D pyramid model, the authors demonstrate the dynamic nature of WTC and shed new light on processes that affect communication, migration and well-being. This book will be of interest to researchers seeking to explore individual differences using context sensitive and temporally focused designs.Trade ReviewThis is an outstanding report of qualitative longitudinal case studies that illuminate L2/L3 WTC development in immigrant women. Momentary fluctuations in WTC are zoomed in on and then out to showcase stories embedded in macro-social contexts. The expansion of the WTC Model to multilingual 3D graphics is a stimulating addition to WTC literature. * Tomoko Yashima, Kansai University, Japan *Using a longitudinal case study methodology, Henry and MacIntyre take us on a deep dive into their participants' stories of communication in out-of-school community settings. Our reward is a new understanding of WTC as a truly complex and probabilistic phenomenon, and a renewed appreciation of why we need Complex Dynamic Systems Theory to understand it. * Phil Benson, Macquarie University, Australia *Based on a longitudinal study of immigrants in Sweden, Henry and MacIntyre propose a revised pyramid model of WTC which takes into account different languages learners may draw upon, as well as emphasizing the impact of situational demands and broader context. The book opens up new avenues in research on WTC and is a must-read for scholars interested in this ID variable. * Mirosław Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland *Table of ContentsFigures and Tables Acknowledgements Jean-Marc Dewaele: Foreword: From Two to Three Dimensions in WTC Research Part 1: The WTC Construct and the Research Frontier Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. The Pyramid Model and the Dynamic Turn in WTC Research Part 2: The Research Project Chapter 3. Language Choice and Willingness to Communicate in a Swedish Context Chapter 4. The Project Design and the Research Process Chapter 5. The Participants Part 3: Stories of Interactions in Community Contexts Chapter 6. Developmental Dynamics: Kesu, Maria and Jessie Chapter 7. Linguistic Self-Efficacy and Communication Willingness: Wafaa Chapter 8. Willingness to Communicate and the Challenges of Tied Migration: Olivia and Titly Chapter 9. Willingness to Communicate and Translanguaging Ideologies: Pranisha and Sabrina Part 4: Syntheses, Conceptualisations and Ethics Chapter 10. At a Specific Time, with a Specific Person or Persons, Using a L2 (or Mix of Languages) Chapter 11. Introducing a 3D Model of the WTC Pyramid Chapter 12. The Probability of Initiating Communication, Given Choice and Opportunity Chapter 13. The 'Ethics of Walking Alongside': Ethical Engagement When Studying a Process in Motion Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisHow do some language learners triumph against all odds, despite not having obvious heritage links or spending extended periods of time in the L2 environment pre-adulthood? This book delves into the autobiographical stories of learners who achieve nativelike proficiency, opening a narrative window into their experiences and offering insights into their pathways to success. The in-depth analysis ties together a wide range of potentially relevant topics, from motivational vision and international posture to issues of identity, endurance and even musical ability, among other themes. The authors explore whether these successes can be repeated by others and the book will be of use to language teachers interested in learner motivation and the antecedents to high-level ultimate attainment. The book will also be of great interest to researchers working in the areas of language learner psychology, especially in topics concerning language learning motivation, identity and narrative inquiry.Trade ReviewThis book provides a fascinating analysis of how highly successful language learners achieve the ultimate gold standard of ‘passing for a native speaker’. It is a deeply engaging account that offers valuable lessons for us all (language learners, teachers, researchers), and offers a poignant memory of Zoltán Dörnyei’s passionate enthusiasm for his subject. * Ema Ushioda, University of Warwick, UK *With this highly original book the authors have shed light on a group of learners who reached the foreign language equivalent of the top of Everest. Rather than subjecting them to endless tests and measurements, the authors listened to what they had to say about their exceptional journey. * Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, UK *On reading this book one is left with the overwhelming impression that it is as unique and exceptional as the participants of the research project and the individual trajectories which emerge from the narratives offered during the interviews. * Mirosław Pawlak, Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland, SSLLT 13 (1) 2023 *...the book is concise, clearly-structured, and extremely well-thought out, with chapter subheadings making the volume suitable for dipping into and out of as needed. Indeed, the breadth and depth of the new perspectives contained in the work mean that this volume is highly recommended for all scholars interested in any aspect of applied linguistics and second language acquisition [...] it would also be of relevance for language teachers and for any advanced language learners seeking to gain academic perspectives on how to proceed beyond the CEFR C2 level [...] a ground-breaking work with immense potential to influence the future scope of research in this valuable and important area. * Antony Hoyte-West, Independent Scholar, UK, Theory and Practice of Second Language Acquisitionvol. 9 (2), 2023 *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Theoretical Background 2. Methodology: Identifying Participants and Documenting Their Stories 3. Defining Nativelikeness 4. A Favourable Set-Up 5. A Unique Bond with the Chosen Language 6. Cognition and Other Facilitative Learner Characteristics 7. Attention to Pronunciation 8. Intensive Effort and Strategic Learning 9. Reinforcing Relationships and Social Expectations 10. Sources of Persistence 11. Second Language Confidence, Comfort and Ownership 12. The Question of L2 Identities Conclusion Appendix References

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Book SynopsisSimplify your life.Manifest your desires.Live with intention.Are you ready to live more purposefully?Live each day with foresight, concentrating on your goals and the tangible steps you can take to reach them. Through quick, constructive exercises, inspirational quotes, journaling activities and reflective practices, this ten-step programme is the perfect guide to living with clarity.Table of Contents• Self-Healing for Collective Care • Intentions 101 & Values Based Living • Personal Needs & Life Purpose • True Self Care • Healing Outside the Binary is for Everyone (Literally) • The Inner Home & Core Belief Blueprints • Human Connection • The Portal Inwards • Grief Medicine • Finding Hope in Mystery.

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Book SynopsisAfter decades of trying to feel good about ourselves, why do we still hunger for meaning and significance? Glynn Harrison argues that self-esteem ideology has led us down a psychological cul-de-sac that risks causing more harm than good, and today’s culture of narcissism and entitlement is the pay-off. Healthy psychological development and fulfilment come from seeing the self as part of something bigger. To achieve the sense of significance that we long for, we need a worldview capable of generating meaning and purpose. The Christian gospel calls us beyond the goal of self-esteem, encouraging us to stop judging ourselves, embrace our identity in God’s big story and look outwards to the pursuit of his glory. This is the only sure foundation for biblically based optimism, confidence and personal resilience. ‘An important and timely book.’ Christopher AshTrade ReviewThis is an important and timely book. It is so helpful to have attitudes to self-esteem traced historically and culturally and then critiqued from the viewpoint of the Christian gospel. For me, one of the most valuable benefits has been to see how a human-centred cultural trend has crept unnoticed into the church. This has been a salutary warning to me personally. The book deserves to be widely read both by thinking Christians and also by those outside the Christian church who want a fresh insight into the counter-cultural surprise of the gospel of grace. I commend it warmly. * Christopher Ash, Director of the Proclamation Trust's Cornhill Training Course *Glynn Harrison uses his vast experience in psychiatric practice and research to examine the cultural and psychological roots of the incredibly influential self esteem movement. He summarizes, digests, and evaluates huge amounts of research and explains what he is doing with humor and many helpful examples, thus making complex ideas accessible to anyone. His conclusions are startling and have big consequences for education, psychology and counseling. This is a superb example of a sharp Christian mind at work helping us to evaluate the ways we have been seduced and brainwashed by our culture. * Richard Winter, Professor of Practical Theology and Counseling and Psychotherapist. Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, MO, USA *When I read the introduction to this book, I thought I might like it. I don't - I love it. It is high time that the urban myth of self-esteem was seriously questioned and intelligently trashed. This book does that and more. The reader gains a well-researched, thorough analysis of the history of the love-yourself ideology and of its impact on culture and (sadly) the church. But the second half of the book answers the questions raised by this malignant ideology both theologically and practically. Brilliant Biblical uncommon sense for parents, youth workers, teachers, pastors and students of psychology everywhere. * Ann Benton, psychology graduate, teacher, speaker and writer on family issues. *

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Book SynopsisDue to its theoretical and educational significance within the language learning process, the study of L2 motivation has been an important area of second language acquisition research for several decades. Over the last few years L2 motivation research has taken an exciting new turn by focusing increasingly on the language learner’s situated identity and various self-perceptions. As a result, the concept of L2 motivation is currently in the process of being radically reconceptualised and re-theorised in the context of contemporary notions of self and identity. With contributions by leading European, North American and Asian scholars, this volume brings together the first comprehensive anthology of key conceptual and empirical papers that mark this important paradigmatic shift.Trade ReviewThe book is sophisticated, and readers will have to be already familiar with the fundamental aspects of L2 motivation research. Nevertheless, it would be an invaluable aid to researchers seeking to keep up with the ever-advancing developments in the area. Susan C. Baker, Department of Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia in Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development * Vol. 32, No.2, March 2011, 201-206 *Table of ContentsThe Contributors 1. Motivation, language identities and the L2 self: A theoretical overview - Ema Ushioda and Zoltán Dörnyei 2. The L2 Motivational Self System - Zoltán Dörnyei 3. The baby, the bathwater and the future of language learning motivation research - Peter D. MacIntyre, Sean P. MacKinnon and Richard Clément 4. The L2 Motivational Self System among Japanese, Chinese and Iranian learners of English: A comparative study - Tatsuya Taguchi, Michael Magid and Mostafa Papi 5. Learning experiences, selves and motivated learning behaviour: A comparative analysis of structural models for Hungarian secondary and university learners of English - Kata Csizér and Judit Kormos 6. Self and identity in L2 motivation in Japan: The ideal L2 self and Japanese learners of English - Stephen Ryan 7. International posture and the ideal L2 self in the Japanese EFL context - Tomoko Yashima 8. Motivation and vision: The relation between the ideal L2 self, imagination and visual style - Abdullah S. Al-Shehri 9. Links between ethnolinguistic affiliation, self-related motivation and second language fluency: Are they mediated by psycholinguistic variables? - Norman Segalowitz, Elizabeth Gatbonton and Pavel Trofimovich 10. Toward the development of a scale to assess possible selves as a source of language learning motivation - Peter D. MacIntyre, Sean P. MacKinnon, and Richard Clément 11. A person-in-context relational view of emergent motivation, self and identity - Ema Ushioda 12. Situating the L2 self: Two Indonesian school learners of English - Martin Lamb 13. Imagined identity and the L2 self in the French Foreign Legion - Zachary Lyons 14. The sociocultural interface between ideal self and ought-to self: A case study of two Korean students’ ESL motivation - Tae-Young Kim 15. The internalisation of language learning into the self and social identity - Kimberly A. Noels 16. Possible selves in language teacher development - Magdalena Kubanyiova 17. Identity and self in e-language teaching - Cynthia White and Alex Ding 18. Motivation, language identities and the L2 self: Future research directions - Zoltán Dörnyei and Ema Ushioda Appendices of Research Instruments

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Book SynopsisWritten in a highly-accessible question and answer format, this comprehensive and compassionate guide draws on the latest research, a broad range of expert opinion, numerous real-life voices and personal experiences from people with bipolar. With a list of useful resources, it is both the perfect first port of call and a reference bible you can refer to time and time again. From how to recognize the symptoms to how to explain to a child that their parent has been diagnosed, first cousins Amanda and Sarah – who have four close family members diagnosed with the condition – explore and explain absolutely everything that someone with bipolar disorder (and those who live with and love them) needs to know.Trade Review"This excellent new guide to bipolar is structured around the kind of key questions that anyone encountering the condition for the first time would want to ask." * Pendulum - The Journal of MDF The Bipolar Organisation *"With its useful glossary and many in-line notes of explanation, this book could provide a good initial orientation to bipolar disorder for the newly-diagnosed, their families and carers." * Your Voice - Member Magazine *

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Book Synopsis"You don't look like an introvert" was a statement made to the author whilst at a networking event, and she thought to herself, what on earth is an introvert supposed to look like... Many misconceptions exist about what introversion is, and this was just one of them. These misconceptions can lead to people having an unfavourable, unconscious bias towards those who identify as introverts when it comes to developing talent in the workplace. The challenges women face getting to senior leadership roles is well documented, and for the introverted woman who, dealing with those challenges, along with the challenges many face as introverts, can make the leadership journey even more difficult. However, just because someone is not loud and gregarious, it does not mean that they are not great, effective leaders. This book addresses many of the challenges that introverted women face as leaders and shows how these challenges can be overcome. Some of the challenges are due to the self limiting beliefs they hold about themselves, or they may be as a result of unfavourable bias and misconceptions about what introversion is, or they may be a combination of both. Quietly Visible is written from the perspective of the lived experience of the author (herself an introvert), her clients, her research, and the many, many introverted women across the globe who regularly share their experiences and challenges with her.Trade Review"If you're an introverted woman leader seeking increased self-understanding and practical tried and tested solutions for overcoming barriers created by an extrovert-loving world, this book is for you. It really is a life changer. And a must-read for those introverted women who wish to succeed at work." Claudia Crawley, CEO, Winning Pathways Coaching

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Book SynopsisA conversational, casual, no-frills and no-waiting intervention to be a first responder for individuals and for groups when steep change and life redesign come calling.

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Book SynopsisMisinformation. Job displacement. Information overload. Economic inequality. Digital addiction. The breakdown of democracy, civility, and truth itself.This open access book explores the conscious and unconscious norms, values, and characteristics that drive behaviors within the high-tech capital of the world, Silicon Valley, and the sector it represents. In an era where the reach and influence of a single industry has the potential to define the future of our world, it has become apparent just how little we know about the organizations driving these changes. The Psychology of Silicon Valley offers a revealing look inside the mind of world’s most influential industry and how the identity, culture, myths, and motivations of Big Tech are harming society. The book argues that the bad values and lack of emotional intelligence borne in the vacuum of Silicon Valley will have lasting consequences on everything from social equality to the future of work to our collective mental health. Katy Cook expertly walks us through the psychological landscape of Silicon Valley, including its leadership, ethical, and cultural problems, and artfully explains why we cannot afford to ignore the psychology and values that are behind our technology any longer.Trade Review“This unique psychology-based approach to the digital economy is a valuable, scholarly achievement. Many other authors have made these same connections over the past few years, but Cook offers a meticulously well-sourced compilation of these critiques. … Scholarship, timeliness, and an informed psychological perspective set this book apart from other Silicon Valley critiques.” (Kirkus, kirkusreviews.com, December 17, 2019)Table of Contents1. IntroductionPart I – Psychology2. Identity3. Culture & Environment.4. Myths & Stories5. MotivationPart II – Impacts6. Truth, Information & Democracy7. Economic Inequality & Employment8. Mental Health, Relationships & CognitionPart III – Next Steps9. A Way Forward10. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisIn theory, we are all interested in being kind. In practice, a lot gets in the way: tiredness, anger, bitterness. But a lack of kindness lies at the heart of so much of what goes wrong at work, in friendships, and in love. These Kindness Prompt Cards are designed to bring out our better natures. They present us with a series of thoughts that nurture our sympathy, our powers of compassion, and our appetite for forgiveness. They return us to who we always want to be and deep down already are: kind people. Examples The kind person gives generously from a sense that they too will stand in need of kindness. Not right now, not over this, but in some other area. They know that self-righteousness is merely the result of a faulty memory: an inability to hold in mind, at moments when they are truly good and totally in the right, how often they have been deeply and definitively in the wrong. One fundamental path to remaining kind around people is the power to hold on, even in very challenging situations, to a distinction between what someone does, and what they meant to do. The modern world is very uncomfortable around the idea of a good person not succeeding. We would rather say that they weren’t good than embrace a far more disturbing and less well-publicised thought: that the world is very unfair. Kind people always keep the notion of injustice in mind.

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Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated volume of C.G. Jung’s visual work, from drawing to painting to sculpture.Trade Review"For a book called The Art of C. G. Jung ever to be published is remarkable and, finally, allows us to present the substantial corpus of Jung's creative work in the context of his intellectual and personal development." -- Mind Body Spirit

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Honorable Mention for the 2018 PROSE Award in Psychology, Association of American Publishers""A mesmerising book."---Carol Midgley, The Times"Hugely entertaining."---Kate Douglas, New Scientist"Face Value raises a compelling and unresolved issue: First impressions are reasonably consistent, meaning that people largely agree on which faces they judge trustworthy or threatening or dominant. Yet these judgements may be far from accurate, leading to great social injustice in myriad daily interactions. . . . Todorov's book excels in explaining how he and other researchers have figured out many of the subtle cues that the mind uses in constructing [these impressions]."---Nicholas Wade, Wall Street Journal"An impressive, well-written, and well-illustrated book. . . . Stimulating and enjoyable."---John Antonakis, Science"First impressions and snap judgements are not trivial: they can overturn elections and make or break careers. Drawing on cognitive and computer science, this weighty, well-illustrated study by psychologist Alexander Todorov journeys under the skin to reveal how 'face-reading'--as in the old pseudoscience of physiognomy--has given way to a scientific understanding of perceptual bias vis-à-vis the visage. Todorov unpeels the responses of newborns to 'faceness', the hunt for face-selective neurons, the chameleonic self-portraiture of artist Cindy Sherman and more."---Barbara Kiser, Nature"Face Value sets out a persuasive and fascinating argument."---Oliver Moody, The Times"Fascinating reading."---Diana Gitig, Ars Technica"It's not the kind of book you’d expect to want to read more--just as in an adventure novel--but that’s exactly what Face Value does: it gives you a lot of information in a way that always leaves you wanting for more. . . . A delightful book."---Mihai Andrei, ZME Science"Compelling narrative voice and clear prose."---Hope Reese, Undark"Since the early 2000s, Princeton University psychology professor Alexander Todorov has been studying . . . the first impression. In his new book, Face Value, Todorov pulls together all he's learned about first impressions. At first glance--and upon a careful reading--it makes for a fascinating and thorough examination of the subject."---Theodore Kinni, Strategy + Business"Informative and entertaining. . . . Although it is aimed primarily at the general public I think that most psychologists will find this book to be an enjoyable and informative read, demonstrating not only the fascinating research emerging in the field of facial cognition but also providing a case study of how the scientific method can be applied to untangle the complex and subtle processes that make up the human mind."---James P. Schmidt, PsycCRITIQUESTable of ContentsPrologue 1 1 The Appeal Of Physiognomy 1 The Physiognomists' Promise 9 2 Single-Glance Impressions 28 3 Consequential Impressions 48 2 Understanding First Impressions 4 The Psychologist's Trade 73 5 Making The Invisible Visible 93 6 The Functions Of Impressions 112 7 The Eye Of The Beholder 131 3 The (Mis)accuracy Of First Impressions 8 Misleading Images 147 9 Suboptimal Decisions 168 10 Evolutionary Stories 185 11 Life Leaves Traces On Our Faces 203 4 The Special Status Of Faces 12 Born To Attend To Faces 219 13 Face Modules In The Brain 233 14 Illusory Face Signals 246 Epilogue: More Evolutionary Stories 264 Acknowledgments 269 Notes And References 271 Image Credits 311 Index 319

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Finalist for the PROSE Award in Popular Science and Mathematics, Association of American Publishers""How billions of neurons come together to turn thought into action is astounding in itself, but cognitive neuroscientist David Badre takes this to new levels in his book."---Amy Barrett, BBC Science Focus Magazine"On Task is a stimulating, enjoyable read for anyone interested in brain function, particularly if you want to understand how researchers are attempting to unravel some of the biggest mysteries of them all: how humans think, how they are successful when confronted with new challenges and how prefrontal cortex might contribute to that success."---Masud Husain, Brain"Badre provides a thorough and engaging introduction to the history of the study of cognitive control, and an overview of new developments from the last 20 years."---Zsuzsa Kaldy, Current Biology"I would definitely recommend On Task to anyone who is interested in metacognition and understanding how your brain makes decisions."---Leslie Hamachi, Chemistry World

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Book Synopsis"An accessible guide to the work of American psychologist and affect theorist Silvan Tomkins"--Trade Review"Taking a cartographic approach to Silvan Tomkins’s considerable volumes of work, Adam J. Frank and Elizabeth A. Wilson extend the reach and significance of his theories of affect into new territories, problems, concepts, and tantalizing ways of approaching the ‘strange status of subjectivity.’ Unique, persuasive, and illuminating, A Silvan Tomkins Handbook is essential reading for advancing the field of affect studies beyond psychological individualisms of all kinds."—Lisa Blackman, author of Haunted Data: Affect, Transmedia, Weird Science"Adam J. Frank and Elizabeth A. Wilson beautifully demonstrate the distinctiveness, suppleness, complexity, and generativity of Silvan Tomkins’s writings and concepts. The handbook makes vividly and urgently clear how much there remains, in the twenty-first century, to unearth and think through in relation to this distinctive twentieth-century psychologist and to models of affect and subjective experience more broadly."—Felicity Callard, University of GlasgowTable of ContentsContentsNote on QuotationsIntroductionPart I. Affect1. Drives 2. The Face3. Evolution4. Freedom5. The Positive6. The NegativeInterlude: Tomkins and SpinozaPart II. Imagery7. Images8. Theory, Weak and Strong9. Scenes and Scripts10. IdeologyInterlude: Tomkins and DarwinPart III. Consciousness11. Psychoanalysis at the Harvard Psychological Clinic12. Cybernetics13. The Psychology of Knowledge14. The Minding SystemAcknowledgmentsChronology of Tomkins’s Life and WorkBibliography of Tomkins’s Published WritingsReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisHypocrisy is the natural state of the human mind. This title shows us that the key to understanding our behavioral inconsistencies lies in understanding the mind's design. It explains the roots and implications of our inconsistent minds, and why it is perfectly natural to believe that everyone else is a hypocrite.Trade Review"Bolstered by recent studies and research, Kurzban makes a convincing and coherent ... case for the modular mind, greatly helped by humorous footnotes and examples... Taking on lofty topics, including truth and belief, Kurzban makes a successful case for changing--and remapping--the modern mind."--Publishers Weekly "Using humour and anecdotes, [Kurzban] reveals how conflict between the modules of the mind leads to contradictory beliefs, vacillating behaviours, broken moral boundaries and inflated egos. He argues that we should think of ourselves not as 'I' but as 'we'--a collection of interacting systems that are in constant conflict."--Nature "Robert Kurzban believes that we are all hypocrites. But not to worry, he explains, hypocrisy is the natural state of the human mind. In his book Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite: Evolution and the Modular Mind, Kurzban asserts that the human mind consists of many specialized units, which do not always work together seamlessly. When this harmony breaks down, people often develop contradictory beliefs."--Victoria Stern, Scientific American Mind "Kurzban is a luminary in the growing discipline of evolutionary psychology... [P]rovocative... Kurzban devotes much space to explicating and demonstrating ways in which his theory plays out in our everyday lives."--Library Journal "With wit, wisdom, and occasional hilarity, Robert Kurzban offers explanations for why we do the things we do, such as morally condemning the sale of human organs and locking the refrigerator at night to keep from snacking... Kurzban touches on some complex topics in a manner that's both smart and accessible. He incorporates a plethora of psychological studies to support his theories but the narrative is never dry... By challenging common assumptions about habits, morality, and preferences, Kurzban keeps readers both entertained and enlightened."--Foreword Reviews "[Kurzban] argues that ... internal conflicts are not limited to extreme cases; they occur in everyone's brains, leading to illogical beliefs and contradictory behaviors. That's not necessarily a bad thing, according to Kurzban. In fact, being selectively irrational may give us an evolutionary advantage."--Kacie Glenn, Chronicle of Higher Education "Robert Kurzban has used his view of evolutionary psychology to pursue the concept of 'self' at the heart of both the discipline of psychology and the everyday understanding of human behavior--which surely is of interest to everyone... The book itself is fresh. Kurzban's style is to take traditional questions and apparently reasonable positions and then demonstrate that reasonableness is actually only so under a set of assumptions--and that if they do not conform to the modularity hypothesis then we ought to rethink."--Tom Dickins, Times Higher Education "Highly recommended."--Jessica Palmer, Bioephemera blog "I'm sure that Why Everyone (Else) Is a Hypocrite will provoke a lot of controversy, and I'm certain that Kurzban's theses will require further refinement. But what a fascinating read!"--Brenda Jubin, Reading the Markets blog "[T]here is much that is valuable in Kurzban's book."--Peter Carruthers, Trends in Cognitive Sciences "We're all inconsistent and self-deceiving, says evolutionary psychologist Robert Kurzban. Our modular minds didn't evolve for consistency, but for patchwork multitasking... As Kurzban says, understanding how and why we can be so 'ignorant, wrong, irrational, and hypocritical' may help us work towards a fairer society."--Susan Blackmore, BBC Focus "Kurzban brilliantly (and often hilariously) breaks down the system of functional modules, explaining their existence through evolution, and their hypocrisy through a lack of communication. Why Everyone (Else) is a Hypocrite delves into a part of psychology that has famously been ignored by many prominent members in the field."--Haley M. Dillon and Rachael A. Carmen, Journal of Social, Evolutionary, and Cultural PsychologyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Prologue 1 Chapter 1: Consistently Inconsistent 4 Chapter 2: Evolution and the Fragmented Brain 23 Chapter 3: Who Is "I"? 45 Chapter 4: Modular Me 57 Chapter 5: The Truth Hurts 76 Chapter 6: Psychological Propaganda 98 Chapter 7: Self-Deception 132 Chapter 8: Self-Control 151 Chapter 9: Morality and Contradictions 186 Chapter 10: Morality Is for the Birds 206 Epilogue 218 Notes 221 References 245 Index 267

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Book SynopsisHow would you describe your personality, or can you? Whatever your answer, this text will help you understand personality -- the qualities and traits that form every individual's distinctive character. You'll learn about theoretical explanations of personality, and about the research that illuminates how those theories are relevant in the world around you. Biographical sketches of theorists and accounts of the stories behind influential research programs help you see how classic and contemporary findings relate to each other, and illustrate the connection between theory and research. As you read, personality tests encourage you to interact with the material -- and learn more about your own personality.Table of Contents1. What Is Personality? 2. Personality Research Methods. 3. The Psychoanalytic Approach: Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment. 4. The Freudian Approach: Relevant Research. 5. The Psychoanalytic Approach: Neo-Freudian Theory, Application, and Assessment. 6. The Neo-Freudian Theories: Relevant Research. 7. The Trait Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment. 8. The Trait Approach: Relevant Research. 9. The Biological Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment. 10. The Biological Approach: Relevant Research. 11. The Humanistic Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment. 12. The Humanistic Approach: Relevant Research. 13. The Behavioral/Social Learning Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment. 14. The Behavioral/Social Learning Approach: Relevant Research. 15. The Cognitive Approach: Theory, Application, and Assessment. 16. The Cognitive Approach: Relevant Research. Appendix: Your Personality. Glossary.

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Book SynopsisThe maverick philosopher returns to explore today''s idealogical, political and economic battles, and asks whether radical change is possibleIn these troubled times, even the most pessimistic diagnosis of our future ends with an uplifting hint that things might not be as bad as all that, that there is light at the end of the tunnel.Yet, argues Slavoj Žižek, it is only when we have admit to ourselves that our situation is completely hopeless - that the light at the end of the tunnel is in fact the headlight of a train approaching us from the opposite direction - that fundamental change can be brought about. Surveying the various challenges in the world today, from mass migration and geopolitical tensions to terrorism, the explosion of rightist populism and the emergence of new radical politics - all of which, in their own way, express the impasses of global capitalism - Žižek explores whether there still remains the possibility for genuine change. Today, he proposes, the only true question is,or should be, this: do we endorse the predominant acceptance of capitalism as fact of human nature, or does today''s capitalism contain strong enough antagonisms to prevent its infinite reproduction? Can we, he asks, move beyond the failure of socialism, and beyond the current wave of populist rage, and initiate radical change before the train hits? ''Žižek is a thinker who regards nothing as outside his field: the result is deeply interesting and provocative'' - Guardian ''Žižek leaves no social or cultural phenomenon untheorized, and is master of the counterintuitive observation'' -New YorkerTrade ReviewŽižek is a thinker who regards nothing as outside his field: the result is deeply interesting and provocative * Guardian *Žižek leaves no social or cultural phenomenon untheorized, and is master of the counterintuitive observation * New Yorker *

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Book SynopsisThe greatest discovery you''ll ever make...is the power of your own mind.Einstein claimed that he used only 10 percent of his mind, and the general public uses only about three or four percent. And that''s what this book is all about: learning to use more of your mind.Learn how to unleash your Genius Mind with just a few hours of practice. The inner images you hold deep within yourself determine your outer reality. The Silva Choose Success Master Course gives you the tools you need to reach these deep inner levels where you can change your life for the better by simply changing your thoughts.This course, which was developed under the direct supervision of Jose Silva, will show you how. Learn to use more of your mind to help you change your life for the better and get more of the things that you want. Restore and enjoy vibrant good health, build fulfilling relationships, achieve prosperity and abundance, and succeed in your life''s mission.Millions of people all over the world have taken the Silva Mind Control Method, and so can you. Now it is easier than ever before, with our step-by-step guided instructions. They will help you to restore and enjoy vibrant good health, build fulfilling relationships, achieve prosperity and abundance, and succeed in your life''s mission.This is the most powerful book ever written for the human brain and mind.

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Book SynopsisIdentity has become one of the most widely used terms today, appearing in many different contexts. Anything and everything has an identity, and identity crises have become almost equally pervasive. Yet ''identity'' is extremely versatile, meaning different things to different people and in different scientific disciplines. To many its meaning seems self-evident, since its various uses share common features, so often the term is used without a definition of what, exactly, is meant by it. This provokes the core question: What exactly is identity? In this Very Short Introduction Florian Coulmas provides a survey of the many faces of the concept of identity, and discusses its significance and varied meanings in the fields of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, as well as politics and law. Tracing our concern with identity to its deep roots in Europe''s intellectual history, individualism, and the felt need to draw borderlines, Coulmas identifies the most important features used to mark off individual and collective identities, and demonstrates why they are deemed important. He concludes with a glimpse at the many ways in which literature has engaged with problems of identity throughout history.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade ReviewBy setting the concept of identity in its correct historical, philosophical, cultural, political, and sociological context, Florian Coulmas brilliantly rescues one of the most overused and abused words of recent decades and demonstrates why it has such relevance for contemporary debates * Professor Roger Goodman *Coulmas' masterful coverage of a diverse range of literature, from philosophy, law and psychology to linguistics, anthropology, and politics, makes this short introduction a treasure trove for anyone who wishes to understand or research issues of identity in history as well in the contemporary world. An invaluable guide to a fascinating field. * Li Wei, Chair of Applied Linguistics, University College London, UK *Table of ContentsIntroduction: an identity wave 1: "Who am I?" Identity in philosophy 2: Identity in logic and the classical law of thought 3: Given or constructed? Identity in cultural anthropology 4: Adam and Eve, Hijra, LGBTQs and the shake-up of gender identities 5: Identity politics: promises and dangers 6: "Your station in life." Social identities in our time 7: Citizenship, legal status, and proof of identity - identity as a legal concept 8: Selfhood, character, and personality - the psychology of identity 9: "They don't speak our language." Identity in linguistics 10: Who is behind the mask? Identity in literature and literary criticism Conclusions Further reading Index

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Book SynopsisHigh school reunions force participants to account for themselves, not only to their own satisfaction, but also to the satisfaction of others. This text explores the ongoing construction of identity in American society, and the narratives we tell ourselves about who we are.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1: The Research Site and the Attendees 2: Community, Continuity, and the One-Night Stand 3: Reunions as Social Control 4: Autobiography as a Social Endeavor 5: A Memory of a Collective 6: Encountering a Personal Past 7: Managing Discontinuity 8: Between Situated Identity and Personal Identity Conclusion: Reunions and Beyond Appendix Notes References Index

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Book SynopsisIn this work the author disscusses the delusions we all experience as well as delusions associated with paranoia, perversions, being in love and identification with delusional parents.Table of ContentsAn example of delusion in a neurotic person; narcissistic delusions; malignant envy; paranoid delusions and delusions acquired by identification with delusional parents; Samuel Butler, a literary example; delusions involved in perversions and in being in love; "owning" and its therapeutic implications.

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Book SynopsisI first met Ernest Furchtgott twenty-five years ago after joining the faculty of the College of Social Work at the University of South Carolina.Table of Contents1: Introduction. Why This Monograph? Motivation. Definitions of Aging Our Focus. Reprise. 2: Biological Foundations. Introduction. Cerebral Metabolism. Neurotransmitters. The Endocrines. The Immune System. Cardiovascular Functions. Conclusions. 3: Sleep and Fatigue. Sleep. Summary. Fatigue. Summary. 4: Pain and Discomfort Avoidance. Introduction. Motivational-Emotional Aspects. Perception and Measurement of Pain. Interpretation of Symptoms. Culture. Personality. Conclusions. 5: Eating and Drinking. Introduction. Eating. Drinking-Fluid Intake. Conclusions. 6: Sexuality. Introduction. Biology. Culture. Surveys. Physical Health and Psychological Wellness. Conclusions. 7: Health Behaviors. Introduction. Definitions. The Role of Motivation. Theoretical Underpinnings. Perception of Health Status. Health Care Services Utilization. Health Promotion and Preventive Health Behaviors. Conclusions. 8: Stress. Introduction. Definitions. Theories. Aging and Stress. Classifications and Measurement. Biological Effects. Psychological Effects. Conclusions. 9: Coping. Introduction. Coping Styles and Strategies. The Age Factor. Wisdom and Religion. Conclusions. 10. Ecological Studies of Stress and Coping. Introduction. Measurement. Caregiving. Summary. Bereavement. Summary. 11: The Self. Introduction. The Self and Social Motivation. Some Definitional Problems. Aging. The Temporal Factor: Past, Present, and Future Selves. Conclusions. 12: Purpose or Meaning of Life. The Construct. Modern Expositors. Relationship to Other Constructs. Empirical Studies. Conclusions. 13: Social Relationships. Introduction. Theoretical Perspectives. Theories. Isolation and Loneliness. Factors Affecting Close Contacts. Conclusions. 14: Achievement Motivation. The Construct. Some Data on Older Populations. Conclusions. 15: Leisure. Introduction. Theories. The Role of Motivation and Its Assessment. The Life Course. Some Determinants of Leisure. Adult Education. Amenity Migration. Volunteering. Conclusions. 16: Epilogue. References. Index.

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Book SynopsisThe Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory, Second Edition is used by a broad range of clinicians to assist with the diagnosis of mental disorders and the selection of appropriate treatment methods. To use it properly, professionals need an authoritative source for use of this test.Table of ContentsSeries Preface xi Acknowledgments xiii One History and Development 1 Two Administration 19 Three Scoring 28 Four Introduction to Interpretation 33 Five Assessing Protocol Validity 45 Six The Standard Clinical Scales 89 Seven The Content and Content Component, Personality Psychopathology–5 (PSY-5 ), Restructured Clinical (RC), and Supplementary Scales 208 Eight Profile Patterns and Codetypes 257 Nine Strengths and Weaknesses of the MMPI-2 295 Ten Clinical Applications of the MMPI-2 307 Eleven Illustrative Case Report 323 References 343 Annotated Bibliography 359 About the Author 363 Index 365

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Book SynopsisBion's central thesis in this volume is that for the study of people, whether individually or in groups, a cardinal requisite is accurate observation, accompanied by accurate appreciation and formulation of the observations so made. The study represents a further development of a theme introduced in the author's earlier works, particularly in Elements of Psychoanalysis (1963) and Transformations (1965). Bion's concern with the subject stems directly from his psycho-analytic experience and reflects his endeavor to overcome, in a scientific frame of reference, the immense difficulty of observing, assessing, and communicating non-sensuous experience. Here, he lays emphasis on he overriding importance of attending to the realities of mental phenomena as they manifest themselves in the individual or group under study. In influences that interpose themselves between the observer and the subject of his scrutiny giving rise to opacity, are examined, together with ways of controlling them.Trade ReviewBion's central thesis in this volume is that for the study of people, whether individually or in groups, a cardinal requisite is accurate observation, accompanied by accurate appreciation and formulation of the observations so made. The study represents a further development of a theme introduced in the author's earlier works, particularly in Elements of Psychoanalysis (1963) and Transformations (1965). Bion's concern with the subject stems directly from his psycho-analytic experience and reflects his endeavor to overcome, in a scientific frame of reference, the immense difficulty of observing, assessing, and communicating non-sensuous experience.Here, he lays emphasis on he overriding importance of attending to the realities of mental phenomena as they manifest themselves in the individual or group under study. In influences that interpose themselves between the observer and the subject of his scrutiny giving rise to opacity, are examined, together with ways of controlling them. Problems of language are considered: In order to express and communicate, the analyst is obliged to use words and formulations deriving from a background of sensuous experience and designed for a different task. Furthermore, the author says "It is too often forgotten that the gift of speech, so centrally employed, has been elaborated s much for the purpose of concealing thought by dissimulation and lying as for the purpose of elucidating or communicating thought".The practical value of this volume for those engaged in psycho-analytic work is self-evident; furthermore, its implications extend to many other areas of study. The discussion is wide-ranging: based on Kleinian theory, it encompasses theological dogma and mathematics, and the relationships between these fields. In particular, an attempt is made to show the analogy of certain psychological concepts with mathematical formulations such as set theory.Readers already familiar with Bion's work will welcome this further statement of his views. Those encountering his writing for the first time will at once perceive the originality of his approach and the precision of his theoretical exposition.Table of ContentsIntroduction -- Medicine as a Model -- Reality Sensuous and Psychic -- Opacity of Memory and Desire -- Theories: Particular Instance or General Configuration -- The Mystic and the Group -- Container and Contained -- Vertices: Evolution -- Ultimate Reality -- Visual Images and Invariants -- Lies and the Thinker -- Container and Contained Transformed -- Prelude to or Substitute for Achievement

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Book SynopsisIntegrating psychological and philosophical perspectives, this book provides a conceptually rich, real-world program for virtue science. It offers numerous empirically testable hypotheses to inspire future research among scholars and students studying virtues, drawing on positive, personality, and developmental psychology, and moral philosophy.Trade Review'Despite the proliferation of virtue research within psychology, the field remains fragmented and lacking in engagement with philosophical and developmental theories. This book is a game-changer. Not only is it informed by philosophical virtue theory, it gives a plausible social-scientific account of virtue and its surrounding conceptual parish. Highly recommended.' Kristján Kristjánsson, University of Birmingham'Can there be a science of virtue? Should there be a science of virtue? In this remarkable book, Fowers, Cokelet, and Leonhardt answer both questions with a resounding: 'yes!'. Then, they provide a detailed theoretical framework, full of testable hypotheses, to show us the way. The book is both rich and rigorous, and sophisticated enough philosophically to inspire confidence that the science of virtue will develop as a psychology–philosophy partnership. It is a major achievement.' Barry Schwartz, University of California, Berkeley, and co-author of Practical Wisdom: The Right Way to Do the Right Thing'The Science of Virtue is a major contribution to the emerging literature on virtue measurement. Co-authored by psychologists and a philosopher, it showcases the richness of interdisciplinary collaboration. Of the many interesting discussions it offers, let me mention only four: the development of the STRIVE-4 model, insights on moral development and virtue, an analysis of personality and virtue, and a treatment of values in psychological science. Anyone interested in virtue and psychology will learn a great deal from reading this book.' Nancy Snow, University of KansasTable of ContentsIntroduction: why study moral virtue; Part I. Philosophical Resources and Prospects: 1. Virtue theory; 2. A philosophically informed virtue science; Part II. Psychological Resources and Prospects: 3. Toward reconciling the fragmentation of virtue science; 4. The psychology of moral development and virtue; 5. Personality and virtue; 6. The place of values in virtue science; Part III. Organizing Virtue Research with the STRIVE-4 Model: 7. Virtues as scalar traits; 8. The role sensitivity of virtues; 9. Virtue trait by situation interactions; 10. Values and eudaimonia as guideposts for virtues; 11. The four components of virtue; Part IV. The Science and Practice of Virtue: 12. Virtue science and moral philosophy; 13. Virtue science and psychology.

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Book SynopsisThis book draws psychoanalysis out of unsubstantiated, hermeneutic speculation and into the science and philosophy of the Self. Mark Leffert offers a survey of where we as human beings come from, going back into prehistory and our development as individuals. Psychoanalysis and the Birth of the Self is written to provide psychoanalysts with interdisciplinary information drawn from fields that they may have had little access to. Leffert undertakes a novel integration of topics not frequently discussed together, resulting in a radical critique of the theorization of psychoanalysis. The book begins by setting the story with a short analysis of the history of psychoanalysis. A new science has been founded on the recognition of the impossibility of separating evolution from development; it is called Evo-Devo. Applied to the human condition, it integrates development with palaeoanthropology and forms the basis for exploring such topics as the neurophilosophy of conscioTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Psychoanalysis’s Yesterdays, Todays, and Tomorrows: A Brief History of Being With PatientsChapter 2: The Neurophilosophy of ConsciousnessChapter 3: Psychoanalytic Theories of Development and the New Science of Evo-DevoChapter 4: The Origins of the Self and its Consciousness: The Evo-Devo of Human BeingChapter 5: Being and Nothingness or To Be or Not to BeChapter 6: Common Ground

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Book SynopsisGetting at client issues by focusing on the process of symptom formation rather than on the details of the problem.

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Book SynopsisThis book seeks to re-define the role of fantasy in human life by overturning mainstream psychology's understanding of daydreams as being task-distracted mind wandering by proposing that all waking fantasies function to transform mood states into specific emotional reactions.Table of Contents1. Obsessive Fans and Daydreaming Computers - A New Model of Daydreaming 2. Empirical Studies on Daydreaming 3. The Major Models of Daydreaming 4. Frequent Daydreaming Populations and Systems of Fantasy Immersion 5. The Inner Workings of Fantasy: Daydreams as Natural Advertisements 6. Celebrity Worship and Fantasy Immersion 7. Escapes into Fiction: Violent Sexual Fantasy, Magical Reversal and Human Sexuality 8. The Origins of Daydreaming: Self-Soothing Practices in Early Childhood 9. General Conclusions

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Book SynopsisThis edited collection addresses how therapy can engage with issues of race, culture, religion and spirituality. It is a response to the need for practitioners to further their understanding and skills base in developing ways of appropriately responding to the interconnectivity of these evolving issues.Trade Review“In Therapy, Culture and Spirituality Nolan and West bring together writings exploring the interconnectivity of culture, religion, spirituality and ‘race’ in the context of therapeutic practice and research. The book is a welcome addition to the increasing scholarly interest in interrogating artificial dichotomies such as ‘nature’/‘culture’ and ‘objective’ science and medicine/‘subjective’ counselling and therapy in understanding and working with human distress.” (Dr. Jayasree Kalathil, The Journal of Critical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Vol. 15, December, 2015)Table of ContentsIntroduction; Greg Nolan and William West 1. Multiculturalism, Religion and Counselling: Freedom to Heal; Roy Moodley and Claire Barnes 2. Asking for Help is a Sign of Weakness; Jeni Boyd 3. Synchronicity; Christa Gorsedene 4. The Concept of Honour and Shame for South Asian British Muslim Men and Women; Nasreen Mansoor 5. One Western Size Fits All: Counsellor Training in Different Countries and Cultures; William West 6. Listening to the Grandmother Spirit: The Chance for Prophetic Change in Contemporary Healing; David Paul Smith 7. Embracing the Rainbow: Race and Therapy; Wayne Richards 8. Managing Therapeutic, Spiritual and Faith-based Pastoral Programmes in an International Multi-faith Higher Education Community; Terry Biddington 9. Embodied Witnessing; Dori Yusef 10. Perspectives at the Edge of Experiencing in Clinical Supervision; Greg Nolan 11. The Spiritual in Counsellor Training; Valda Swinton 12. Counselling and Spiritual Accompaniment; Peter Gubi 13 . Acculturation, Spirituality and Counselling Sikh Men Living in Britain; Kam Dhillon 14. Cultural Challenges when Working with People from Refugee Backgrounds; Robert Schweitzer and Rachel Cleary 15. Researching Therapy, Culture and Spirituality; Greg Nolan and William West 16 . Concluding; William West and Greg Nolan

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Book SynopsisUsing Symbolic Interactionist theories and descriptions of the everyday life of self-defined 'shy' people, the book explores the social processes of becoming a 'shy person' and performing the shy self in public places. The question of interactional competence is discussed in relation to issues of identity, embodiment, performativity and deviance.Trade ReviewShortlisted for the 2008 BSA Philip Abrams Memorial Prize. For more information about the prize, see http://www.britsoc.co.uk/publications/PAM.htm 'This book is a 'should read' for anyone sociologically interested in the public performance of emotions, the self, and identity.' - Michael Atkinson, American Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsIntroduction: Entering the Secret World of the Shy Shyness in Cultural and Historical Perspective Dramaturgical Dilemmas of the Shy Self Outsiders and Enclosures Poise, Performance and Self-Presentation Rules, Reactions and Resistance Concluding Remarks Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis1: Theory.- 1. Cultural Psychology from the Perspective of Activity Theory.- 2. Individualistic Approaches to Agency: A Critique.- 2: Method.- 3. Implications of Activity Theory for Cultural Psychological Research.- 4. Interviewing Techniques for Eliciting CulturalPsychological Information.- 5. A Procedure for Analyzing Cultural Themes in Verbal Accounts.- 6. An Empirical Investigation into the Cultural Psychology of Children's Moral Reasoning.- References.Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction. Part One: Theory. 1. Cultural Psychology from the Perspective of Activity Theory. 2. Individualistic Approaches to Agency: A Critique. Part Two: Method. 3. Implications of Activity Theory for Cultural-Psychological Research. 4. Interviewing Techniques for Eliciting Cultural-Psychological Information. 5. A Procedure for Analyzing Cultural Themes in Verbal Accounts. 6. An Empirical Investigation into The Cultural Psychology of Children's Moral Reasoning. References.

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