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  Plague - A Very Short Introduction

  Paul Slack

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  Throughout history plague has been the cause of many major catastrophes. It was responsible for the "Plague of Justinian" in 542, the Black Death of 1348, and the Great Plague of London in 1665, as well as for devastating epidemics in China and India between the 1890s and 1920s. In the twenty-first century Coronavirus pandemics have served as a powerful reminder that we have not escaped the global impact of epidemic diseases.In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Slack takes a global approach to explore the historical and social impact of plague over the centuries, looking at the ways in which it has been interpreted, and the powerful images it has left behind in art and literature. Examining what plague meant for those who suffered from it, and how governments began to fight against it, he demonstrates the impact plague has had on modern notions of public health, and how it has shaped our history. This new edition also includes evidence on the nature of plague taken from recent discoveries in ancient DNA as well as new research on plague in the Middle East.

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  Anxiety - Coping with Anxious...

  Kendra Motors, Quinn Spencer,...

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  There are several different titles in this book, which are the following: 
  Book 1: What can this guide mean to you? 
  Well, there are several subjects that get covered in this book. For one, anxiety in relationships is a big topic in one of the chapters. Another thing you will learn is 10 different ways to reduce anxiety. Shyness is something some people struggle with, so we’ll touch on that too. 
  Book 2: Some of the most powerful tools to get rid of stress or anxiety, are mindfulness and meditation. Many people use it. To some, it’s a hype, to others, a spiritual journey, but to most people, it’s a simple way of releasing stress, calming down, and recharging. 
  Book 3: What if you could begin to overcome your depression by getting the right information? Wouldn’t that be something worth investing into? Depression is a serious condition, and a manic depression takes it even a step further. It would be better to comprehend what you or a loved one is going through than to remain in the dark and not know what to do.  
  Book 4: You may have heard of emotional intelligence. You may have even learned a little bit about it. This audiobook, however, can take you to the next level of understanding what to do with the neural processes in your brain and how to channel them to gain more control over yourself and your situation.  
  Book 5: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can be a tough disorder to deal with, but if we learn to understand what it means, what the symptoms are, and what its main causes are, we will be better able to handle the effects of it. 

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  Veteran Court

  PBS NewsHour

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  A new and special court system set up in over 20 jurisdictions around the country now gives veterans a chance at treatment and not simply punishment for their crimes. Like drug courts that began in the 1980s, they’re based on the idea of treating defendants for underlying problems in order to prevent future criminal activity. Veterans in this system agree to plead guilty to their crimes in exchange for mental health counseling, drug addiction treatment and strict monthly court appearances. 
  While the courts handle some serious felonies it will not take murder, attempted murder, rape, sexual assault or domestic violence. Dan May, a district attorney explains “some of that isn’t even going to be related to PTSD, quite frankly. But that’s just too spectacular to be in this program.” 
  While the courts have yet to be studied recidivism seems to be low; the first court in Buffalo has had 22 veterans graduate from its program, and, so far, none have committed new crimes.

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  MiniMax Interventions - 15...

  Manfred Prior

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  In MiniMax Interventions, Manfred Prior presents therapeutic communication strategies that are designed to achieve a lot with just a few linguistic alterations: maximum results for minimal effort. These tried-and-tested communication strategies can be used in an effective way by any therapeutic practitioner, in almost any kind of session. The step-by-step methods can make a huge contribution to helping patients and clients solve their problems and clarify their goals more quickly. They are easy to understand and put into practice and, as such, their profound effect will be readily observable. It takes a lot of time and experience to condense such a lot of information into such a short book, and such powerful transformative effects into short therapeutic phrases. Manfred Prior has studied the speech patterns of successful communication in psychotherapy, medicine and counselling for more than 30 years. As one of the most renowned hypnosis instructors in the German-speaking world, he has taught effective communication techniques and methods to psychotherapists, doctors and dentists since the mid-eighties. For the first time, his insights are now available in the English-speaking world. The book, originally published in German as the bestselling MiniMax-Interventionen: 15 minimale Interventionen mit maximaler Wirkung, is translated by Professor Paul Bishop. MiniMax interventions provide the basis for efficient communication as well as human encounter. They help reduce resistance from patients or more precisely do not let it build up. They strengthen the relationship between therapist and patient and build motivation and willingness to cooperate. Finally, they demonstrate time and again how a few short words can have long-lasting therapeutic consequences. Suitable for psychotherapists, counsellors, supervisors, coaches and organisational consultants. If you want to improve your communication skills in a decisive yet practical way this succinct, accessible book is for you.

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  Managing Your Own Learning at...

  Aidan Moran

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  Managing Your Own Learning at University is a practical self-help guide for new and continuing students who are faced with taking responsibility for their own studies in college and university. This completely revised and updated third edition of Aidan Moran's best-selling book offers a wealth of practical tips on doing your best when it matters most.Moran, a widely-published expert in cognitive psychology, sport psychology and neuroscience, uses psychological principles, checklists and exercises to guide you through the crucial learning skills you will need in university. These include motivating yourself to study, taking useful lecture notes, concentrating effectively, and learning to think critically. You will also find tips on developing new skills that have become essential to the modern student, such as how to make the most of virtual learning environments, how to overcome digital distractions, and how to prepare and deliver engaging talks and poster presentations. Written in a lively, accessible style and laced with compelling examples, this book is essential reading for all students who wish to fulfil their academic potential in college and university.

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  Summary Analysis and Review of...

  Start Publishing Notes

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  PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary, analysis and review of the book and not the original book.
  
  In Until the End of Time, physicist and mathematician Brian Greene offers a detailed analysis of the origins and ultimate destruction of our universe. He explains how and why everything in our universe will ultimately cease to exist, and in so doing forces us to rethink the meaning and purpose of our lives.
  
  What Does this Start Publishing Notes' Summary, Analysis, and Review Include?
  Summary of the original book
  Easily digestible takeaways distilling the main ideas
  An overview of the evolution of life and consciousness
  What the future holds, and how life as we know it will end
  Editorial Review & Analysis
  Background on Brian Greene
  
  About the Original Book:
  We get up every day and make all kinds of choices, often believing that we are doing what’s best for our future. But what does the future truly hold for humanity and the greater universe? Brian Greene’s latest book, Until the End of Time, is an insightful scientific exploration of the inevitability of death and decay. He presents proof that everything that lives in the universe will ultimately be destroyed, whether through natural death or spectacular cataclysm. We know that our lives are fleeting, and our daily endeavors are but vain attempts at achieving a measure of immortality. Therefore, if all life will end, the only thing that makes sense is to find meaning within ourselves and in the present moment.
  
  DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Until the End of Time. Start Publishing Notes is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way.

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