Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn't developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the "baby whisperer" by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children, [...]

This runaway, international bestseller unlocks the secrets of infant language so that any parent, grandparent, or caregiver can interpret what a baby is "saying" and provide what he or she needs.[...]

The son of a radical Calvinist minister goes on a crime spree in 18th-century Scotland, attributing his misdeeds to the influence of a sinister companion who may not actually exist. Published anonymously in 1824, this gripping tale of murder, madness, and demonic possession explores religious fanati[...]

Based on student and faculty feedback from nationwide interviews and focus groups, this textbook presents the basic chemical principles faculty require within a framework of relevant, real world applications that liberal arts students can relate to.[...]

In recent years there has been a rapprochement between the traditionally opposing theories of North American social cognition and European social identity theory.[...]

One of Hogg's longest and also one of his most original and daring works, presented here in a scholarly edition in light of the discovery of the original manuscript.[...]

Leadership and associated power issues lie at the core of group life in a variety of contexts. Even the most informal of groups typically have some form of leadership in their organization, and the understanding of leadership and power from a psychological standpoint can inform a greater understandi[...]

Covering a core topic on the curriculum, this book provides students with the key knowledge and skills that they need for practice and is fully up to date, incorporating the findings of the Munro Report (2011).[...]

Promises and Contract Law is the first modern work to explore the significance of promise to contract law from a comparative legal perspective. Part I explores the component elements of promise, its role in Greek thought and Roman law, the importance of the moral duty to keep promises and the develo[...]

Essential Microbiology 2 nd edition is a fully revised comprehensive introductory text aimed at students taking a first course in the subject. It provides an ideal entry into the world of microorganisms, considering all aspects of their biology (structure, metabolism, genetics), and illustrates th[...]

Introduction to Mathematical Statistics, Seventh Edition, provides students with a comprehensive introduction to mathematical statistics. Continuing its proven approach, the Seventh Edition has been updated with new examples, exercises, and content for an even stronger presentation of the material.[...]