Added by: bukka | Karma: 785.36 | Coursebooks, Non-Fiction, Science literature | 16 April 2008
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The strengths and weaknesses of human memory have fascinated people for hundreds of years, so it is not surprising that memory research has remained one of the most flourishing areas in science. During the last decade, however, a genuine science of memory has emerged, resulting in research and theories that are rich, complex, and far reaching in their implications. Endel Tulving and Fergus Craik, both leaders in memory research, have created this highly accessible guide to their field. In each chapter, eminent researchers provide insights into their particular areas of expertise in memory research. Together, the chapters in this handbook lay out the theories and presents the evidence on which they are based, highlights the important new discoveries, and defines their consequences for professionals and students in psychology, neuroscience, clinical medicine, law, and engineering.
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction, Science literature | 16 April 2008
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Magicians, ogres, dragons, genies and wizards show how to do the most popular logic puzzle types: elimination, crossing the river, measurement, probability, more.
This book provides a good brief introduction to logic puzzles. Readers
get to explore classic problems involving those who (always) tell the
truth and those who (always or sometimes) lie; how to cross rivers with
limited capacity boats, etc. Each chapter begins with simple riddles
that introduce the ideas of one particular type of logic problem.
Successive problems are more difficult. By the end of each chapter,
readers can solve very complicated problems.
This is an excellent introduction to logic problems. An entire chapter of hints can help those who are unsure of how to proceed.
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction, Science literature | 15 April 2008
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Do you long for happiness? Do you worry too much? Are you content in
your romantic relationships? Do you wish you felt better about
yourself? Now you can discover exactly what’s stopping you from
living the life you long to lead–and what you can do about it. Based on
the latest research, this inspiring guide by renowned author and
psychologist Dr. Louis Janda presents twenty-four psychological tests
that will help you identify the barriers standing between you and a
more fulfilling personal and professional life–and figure out how you
can overcome them.