This book challenges traditional notions of creativity as a trait, and brings forward ideas of multiple types of creativity, along with the possibility of development of creativity.[...]
This original Dover textbook is based on an advanced undergraduate course taught by the author for more than 50 years. It introduces semi-Riemannian geometry and its principal physical application, Einstein's theory of general relativity, using the Cartan exterior calculus as a principal tool. Prere[...]
In Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized, first published in 2003, Sternberg reviews and summarizes the best research available on human intelligence. He argues that any serious understanding of intelligence must go beyond the standard paper and pencil tests currently in use. In addition [...]
Originally published in 1988, this book provides sixteen chapters by acknowledged experts on the richness and diversity of psychological approaches to the study of creativity. Addressing various aspects and levels of analysis, together they constitute a broad survey of the understanding of what it i[...]
This textbook, available in two volumes, has been developed from a course taught at Harvard over the last decade. The course covers principally the theory and physical applications of linear algebra and of the calculus of several variables, particularly the exterior calculus. The authors adopt the ?[...]
This textbook, available in two volumes, has been developed from a course taught at Harvard over the last decade. The course covers principally the theory and physical applications of linear algebra and of the calculus of several variables, particularly the exterior calculus. The authors adopt the ?[...]
The Cambridge Handbook of Creativity is a comprehensive scholarly handbook on creativity from the most respected psychologists, researchers and educators. This handbook serves both as a thorough introduction to the field of creativity and as an invaluable reference and current source of important in[...]
In our society, the recognition of talent depends largely on idealized and entrenched perceptions of academic achievement and job performance. Thinking Styles bucks this trend by emphasizing the method of our thought rather than its content. Psychologist Robert Sternberg argues that ability often go[...]
This book is a scholarly overview of the modern concepts, definitions, and theories of intellectual giftedness, and of past and current developments in the field of gifted education. The authors consider, in some detail, the roles of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom in giftedness and the interac[...]
The goal of this book is to present and evaluate the concept of dynamic testing. Unlike ?static? tests such as the SAT or IQ tests, dynamic testing emphasizes learning potential rather than past learning accomplishments. The book opens with a theoretical framework of abilities as forms of developing[...]
Does the world make you sick? If the distractions and distortions around you, the jarring colors and sounds, could shake up the healing chemistry of your mind, might your surroundings also have the power to heal you? This is the question Esther Sternberg explores in "Healing Spaces", a look at the m[...]
This text explores the mind-body connection and what it means for health. Esther Sternberg provides accounts of the experiments that reveal the physical mechanisms - the nerves, cells and hormones - used by the brain and immune system to communicate with each other. She describes just how stress can[...]
A hard-hitting look at the problems of-and solutions for-diagnosing and teaching children with learning disabilities.. Twenty percent of all school-aged children in this country have been labeled Learning Disabled. But what is a genuine learning disability? How does it differ from garden-variety poo[...]
Completely updated, the Fifth Edition of this standard-setting two-volume reference presents the most advanced diagnostic techniques and the latest information on all currently known disease entities. More than 90 preeminent surgical pathologists offer expert advice on the diagnostic evaluation of e[...]
Piano CollectionContents: The Adieu * Agitation * Boat-Song * The Brook * Confidence * Consolation (Still, Still With Thee) * Contemplation * Delirium * The Departure * Duet, Op. 38, No. 6 * Elegy * The Evening Star * Faith * The Fleecy Clouds * The Flight * Folk-Song * Funeral March * Homeless * Ho[...]
"Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses: A Clinical Approach" is a comprehensive resource on the anatomy and physiology of dogs and cats, with comparisons to horses, birds, and ruminants. Organized by body system with a comparative approach, the book follows a unique format by [...]
After several introductory chapters on native trees and on managing trees in the landscape, 650 species and varieties and 500-plus cultivars are profiled, with text and photo description of flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, problems, and best seasonal features. The photos show d[...]
Designed to give the discriminating traveler insight into some of the most interesting locations within the United States, this series makes planning a trip simple, enjoyable, and educational.Features out-of-the-way points of interest and current information on some of the old favorites. Includes ma[...]
Covers lures, bait, and tried-and-true techniques for making the catch, including 1,000 color photographs and illustrations.[...]
"Cognition, International Edition" balances accessible writing, practical applications, and research scholarship while interweaving biology throughout the text. Utilizing the theme that human cognition has evolved over time as a means of adapting to our environment, the authors explore the basics of[...]