David Hockney (b. 1937) is one of the most significant artists exploring and pushing the boundaries of figurative art today. Hockney has been engaged with portraiture since his teenage years, when he painted "Portrait of My Father" (1955), and his self-portraits and depictions of family, lovers, and[...]
A classic study of four kinds of neuroses: obsessive-compulsive, paranoid, hysterical, and impulsive.. This new edition of one of the books most closely identified with clinical psychology since 1965 will expose a new generation to Shapiros stunningly defining conceptualizations of the Obsessive-Co[...]
With the publication of this masterly new book, David Shapiro fulfills the promise made more than twenty years ago. Psychotherapy of Neurotic Character presents for the first time an approach to psychotherapy consistent with his classic work, Neurotic Styles. Shapiros keenness of observation and p[...]
Dr. David Shapiro's first new book in ten years, Dynamics of Character deepens his now-classic studies of psychopathology with this conceptualization of a dynamics of the whole character--a self-regulatory system that encompasses personal attitudes, modes of activity, and relationship with the exter[...]
David is a freshly minted NYU grad who's working a not-quite-entry-level job, falling in love, and telling his parents he's studying for the LSAT. He starts a Tumblr blog, typing out posts on his BlackBerry under his desk--a blog that becomes wildly popular and brings him to the attention of major m[...]
The creator of the unique style known as 'blue-eyed soul', Dusty Springfield was instrumental in introducing Motown to Britain, and for several years reigned supreme on both sides of the Atlantic. Her voice~flute-like, smoky and sensual, frequently in the space of the same song~was similarly unique.[...]
In this acclaimed art anthology, a prestigious group of artists, critics, and literati offer their incisive reflections on the questions of beauty, past, present, and future, and how it has become a domain of multiple perspectives.
Here is Meyer Schapiro's skeptical argument on perfection . . . [...]
The definitive reference on youth mentoring, the Handbook of Youth Mentoring is a state-of-the art compilation of the research, practice and application of best practices in the field of youth mentoring. The first edition won the award by SRA for the best edited book, and the new edition, aims to in[...]
This work gives a clear understanding of the methods and techniques of valuation. It covers the latest statutes and case law affecting valuation. It is a core text for students and essential reference for practitioners. Despite the volatility in the world's financial and property markets the princip[...]
Diagnose neuromuscular disorders more quickly and accurately with Electromyography and Neuromuscular Disorders: Clinical-Electrophysiologic Correlations, 3rd Edition! State-of-the-art guidance helps you correlate electromyographic and clinical findings and use the latest EMG techniques to their full[...]
"Claiming Your Place at the Fire: Living the Second Half of Your Life On Purpose" presents a new paradigm of successful aging for men and women entering into and moving through the second half of their lives. Through an exploration of key concepts like purpose and renewal, and by drawing upon the ti[...]