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Using a lively, engaging, non-technical approach todiscuss sophisticated research and theory, this book provides acomprehensive survey of all aspects of human learning and cognition--from the simplest phenomena of conditioning to complex reasoning anddecision making. Designed to show readers clearly how psychologyis important in their everyday lives, it features an abundance ofpractical examples throughout (including international examples) and aseries of high-interest applications boxes. The book explores thebiological bases of learning and cognition at all levels, from abalanced theoretical perspective.Learning andCognition in History. Issues in the Study of Learning and Cognition.Fundamentals of Conditioning. Traditional Theories of Conditioning.Contemporary Theories of Conditioning. Early Information Processing:Recognition, Attention, and Working Memory. Long-term Memory.Language. Comprehension and Discourse. Thinking: Problem Solving,Reasoning, and Decision Making. Cognitive Science and the Mind-BodyProblem. Neurophysiology of Learning and Cognition. Evolution ofLearning and Cognition. The Origin and Development of Language.Development, Learning and Cognition.For anyoneinterested in learning and cognition. ... Read more

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What in the world?
This is by far the worst textbook I have ever used. Each chapter has tons of information, which is a good thing, dont get me wrong though. However, I found the book is written in a very unorganzied way: information are everywhere, the authors introduce a topic and lead you to nowhere. I just have a hard time to understand the main theme/focus of each chapter. This could be my own problem (i.e. being dumb and stupid,) but nothing like this ever happened to me before.
By the way, I think the older version is actually better written than the current edition. The 4th edition has a clear cut between sections and better flow from one to another.
Why do I have to pay almost $100 on a new book while I need to read the older version for better understanding?

excellent book
an exciting book, students will learn about pavlovian and thorndlike conditioning to the deepest terms ... Read more

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Che Guevara is one of the most controversial and iconic figures in recent memory and is still a hero to many. Che Guevara: A Biography provides a balanced and engaging introduction to the famous revolutionary leader. Based on original research, the biography reveals how Che's early life prepared him for leadership in the Cuban Revolution. It also explores his revolutionary activities in Africa and Bolivia, as well as the circumstances surrounding his tragic death on October 9, 1967.

More than just a record of events, the book cogently examines Che's contributions to the theory and tactics of guerrilla warfare, his ideas about imperialism and socialism, and his enduring political legacy. It includes original information on the 1997 discovery of the hidden remains of his body and on the celebration of his life and ideals by the socialist regime in Cuba. And it looks at the reasons why leftist political leaders, movements, and governments in Latin America and the Caribbean still pay homage to this charismatic man.

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This handsome catalog of an exhibition organized by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and the Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno in Spain celebrates the post-minimalist works of contemporary artist Richard Tuttle.

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Book showing art is showing its own art.
This is a well designed book, the packaing, feel and printing are excellent quality. Not all of the drawings are reproduced in color but, for the price I can't complain. This is not a text heavy book, if you admire Tuttles work and understand it you will appreciate what this book does. How it shows the rough and ripped edges and the shadows so important to the work. ... Read more

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A selection of papers from influential economists reflecting areas in which Professor Richard Lipsey has made fundamental contributions. This volume explores: the theory of second best; unemployment, inflation and the Philips curve; strategic behaviour in an exchange economy; trade theory, customs unions and the growth of the global economy; competition and strategic choice of technology to support collusive oligopoly equilibria and property rights, and technology. ... Read more

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Ever since public interest necessitated a dramatic expansion of the government's involvement in the protection of public health, the consumer and the environment two decades ago, a powerful counter-movement to curtail socio-economic regulation gained momentum. The authors assess the long-term consequences of the Reagan administration's attempts at regulatory reform through an in-depth study of how two of the biggest regulatory agencies--the Federal Trade Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency--were affected by these reforms. The new Second edition continues the coverage of American regulatory politics through the Bush administration, concluding that twelve years of aggressive deregulation have ultimately foundered. ... Read more

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This concise undergraduate textbook brings together Earth and biological sciences to explore the co-evolution of the Earth and life over geological time. Written for a one-semester course, it explores the Earth system at and above the surface of the Earth by examining the interactions and feedback processes between the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere. It also explains how the Earth's surface environment involves a complex interplay between these systems. Through a wealth of features and student questioning, the book allows students to understand how physical controls make our planet hospitable for life, investigate the processes of global change that operate on a range of timescales, understand important cross-disciplinary connections and explore how the whole Earth system has evolved. Finally, it assesses how and why the climate of the Earth has varied over geological time, and considers whether life itself is passive or an active agent for change. ... Read more

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The oldest colonial city in the U.S., Santa Fe is a magical place that entrances millions of visitors every year. This is the first comprehensive look at Santa Fe's distinct architectural styles and historic districts. It traces the architectural evolution of Santa Fe together with its ethnic cultures. ... Read more

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Good book on one of the most interesting sides of Santa Fe
The architecture of Santa Fe is amazing. We wandered the back streets just enjoying the incredible forms it took. This book gave us the history of Santa Fe architecture, information about particular buildings, and made usfeel like more than mere looky-loo tourists. Now, after the trip, I look atit to relive the beautiful sights! We burned out on shopping the first dayand enjoying architecture provided us with exercise and entertainment! Idefinitely recommend the book -- I would have given it 5 stars, if it hadhad color photos! ... Read more

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'Pulp Fiction', 'Halloween', 'Bullitt' and 'The Exorcist' are all-time classic films that have earned their place in popular culture.This imaginative collection includes the main themes from these films alongside well-known classical pieces from such film ... Read more

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The Orange County coast had its Joy Zone and its Fun Zone in the early decades of the 20th century. Knott's Berry Farm sprouted from a simple berry stand in Buena Park. The spot that would become Walt Disney's theme-park empire began as a citrus grove in Anaheim. Before long, Orange County was recognized as the nurturing ground for the growing amusement park industry. This book concerns the early history of such parks in the county east and south of Los Angeles, before high-tech digitization, when custom cars, enormous alligators, stunt planes, dolphin leaps, and movie stars' wax likenesses thrilled patrons. Some amusement parks have come and gone over a century of development, and some are still here, changing with the times to create new adventure and excitement for park goers. ... Read more

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The "Playground" in California
This book took me back to my childhood growing up next door in Long Beach, CA.I can remember many of these attractions that are long gone now.I also learned of earlier attractions in Orange County that existed before I was born.Very informative.Great archival pictures.This book is a must for anyone that grew up in Southern California.I especially enjoyed the section on Lion Country Safari...now absent from Irvine.

given as a gift
My brother is kind of a buff, of sorts, on this kind of stuff.He LOVED this book.

Fun Memories
Early Amusement Parks of Orange County by Richard Harris is part of the Images of America series from Arcadia Publishing.Foryou who love memorabilia and old photos, this is the book to enjoy.From the brief history of amusement parks I was amazed to learn that the oldest one in the world still in operation dates from 1583 in Denmark.There is a difference between theme parks and amusement parks and themed amusement parks, which Disney started.The concept of amusement parks, which first consisted of picnic tables near a trolley stop, has changed through the years as new inventions made people want more for entertainment. The book is filled with old sepia photographs and explanations which you will find quite interesting, especially if you live in or visit Southern California ... Read more

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More than 80% of college students are drinking. More than a third do drugs. For students struggling with substance abuse, temptations on campus—and stressors that can derail abstinence—run high. In response, several colleges and universities offer effective support in the form of recovery communities, which are more appropriate to campus settings and young adult development than traditional 12-step groups alone.

Substance Abuse Recovery in College explains in authoritative detail what collegiate recovery communities are, the types of services they provide, and their role in the context of campus life, with extended examples from Texas Tech University’s influential CSAR (Center for the Study of Addiction and Recovery) program. Using data from both conventional surveys and end-of-day daily Palm Pilot assessments as well as focus groups, the book examines community members’ experiences. In addition, the importance of a positive relationship between the recovery community and the school administration is emphasized.

Topics covered include:

• The growing need for recovery services at colleges.
• How recovery communities support abstinence and relapse prevention.
• Who are community members and their addiction and treatment histories.
• Daily lives of young adults in a collegiate recovery community.
• Challenges and opportunities in establishing recovery communities on campus.
• Building abstinence support into an academic curriculum.

This volume offers clear insights and up-close perspectives of importance to developmental and clinical child psychologists, social workers, higher education policymakers, and related professionals in human development, family studies, student services, college health care, and community services.

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This book is not a "how to" guide for those looking to break into the field of advanced planning but a "what's next" manual for already successful advanced planners who want to extend existing relationships with the ultra-affluent.With an aggregate of nearly $12 billion in assets, the "ultra-affluent" - individuals who have a net worth of at least $25 million dollars - are seeking cutting-edge financial expertise. Indeed, since the Internet bubble burst, the damage inflicted on the portfolios and psyches of the very wealthy only heightened their belief in the value of professional guidance.

Readers are offered a state-of-the-art perspective of the ultra-affluent - who they are and what they expect from their advisors. Also examined is the interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and professional networks employed by leading advanced planners. The current competitive landscape is analyzed as more advisors and financial institutions make a bid for the ultra-affluent in an industry subject to ever-changing regulations and tax laws. Above all, Prince and Harris delineate the ways in which advisors can better serve and anticipate the advanced planning needs of their ultra-affluent clients. ... Read more

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Drawing upon more than 30 years of experience in working with statistics, Dr. Richard J. Harris has updated A Primer of Multivariate Statistics to provide a model of balance between how-to and why. This classic text covers multivariate techniques with a taste of latent variable approaches. Throughout the book there is a focus on the importance of describing and testing one's interpretations of the emergent variables that are produced by multivariate analysis.

This edition retains its conversational writing style while focusing on classical techniques. The book gives the reader a feel for why one should consider diving into more detailed treatments of computer-modeling and latent-variable techniques, such as non-recursive path analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and hierarchical linear modeling. Throughout the book there is a focus on the importance of describing and testing one's interpretations of the emergent variables that are produced by multivariate analysis.
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lots of math, not an introductory read
I own the second edition (1985) of this book. It contains eight chapters, covering multiple regression, multivariate ANOVA, canonical correlation, principal components analysis, and factor analysis.Derivations of several formulae are compiled in an appendix.

Heavy on the math, light onconceptual narrative.A good book for those wanting depth.Not so goodfor picking up and learning for the first time what factor analysis is. ... Read more

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Creeping Conformity, the first history of suburbanization in Canada, provides a geographical perspective ? both physical and social ? on Canada's suburban past. Shaped by internal and external migration, decentralization of employment, and increased use of the streetcar and then the automobile, the rise of the suburb held great social promise, reflecting the aspirations of Canadian families for more domestic space and home ownership.

After 1945 however, the suburbs became stereotyped as generic, physically standardized, and socially conformist places. By 1960, they had grown further away ? physically and culturally ? from their respective parent cities, and brought unanticipated social and environmental consequences. Government intervention also played a key role, encouraging mortgage indebtedness, amortization, and building and subdivision regulations to become the suburban norm. Suburban homes became less affordable and more standardized, and for the first time, Canadian commentators began to speak disdainfully of 'the suburbs,' or simply 'suburbia.' Creeping Conformity traces how these perceptions emerged to reflect a new suburban reality.

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shows how Canada became more like the USA
This book describes the evolution of Canadian suburbia.In the early 20th century, territory outside the limits of major cities was usually occupied by working-class shantytowns; these areas were not popular with the well-to-do because of the absence of basic municipal services such as water and streetcars. Some residents of these suburbs commuted long distances; others were able to commute to nearby industrial jobs because even in the early 20th century, heavy industry needed more land than central cities could usually provide and relocated to industrial suburbs.

Nevertheless, Canadian suburbs actually grew more slowly than cities for much of the early 20th century. To a greater extent than in the United States, cities rather than suburbs resisted city/suburb consolidation; major cities such as Toronto did not wish to pay the expenses of extending water and sewer into suburbs.

After World War II, Canada massively increased government interference in the housing market.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHA), much like American housing authorities, specified minimum street width and other standards that were required for federal support.(However, Harris doesn't really discuss these standards in detail; were they as sprawl-oriented as the standards set forth by U.S. housing agencies?)

Because such financing was available only for new housing, CMHA and other Canadian agencies implicitly favored movement to suburbs with lots of open land.And because CMHA standards made it impossible to build unsantiary, unserviced shantytowns, suburban housing became more expensive and less working-class.

The latter trend was bolstered towards the Canadian trend towards adopting zoning ordinances and comprehensive plans; these plans, like their American counterparts, tended to favor rigid separation of land uses, as well as higher standards of housing quality.

Ultimately, Canadian government finance and municipal land use regulation made Canadian suburbs somewhat more like American suburbs: affluent and car-dependent. ... Read more

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Hidden guides combine unique travel choices, outdoor adventures and little-known locales into a guide where vacations meet adventures. Each guide includes detailed maps, complete internet information for each listing, highlighted author favorites, suggested itineraries and walking and driving tours. In Hidden Idaho, well-respected veteran travel writer Richard Harris balances coverage of Idaho's growing travel facilities, including dude ranches, alpine cabin rentals, and secluded fishing lodges, with extensive details on the state's many natural attractions. Truly two guides in one, Hidden Idaho serves as both a travel guide and an outdoor adventure handbook with full listings describing 53 parks, 29 wildlife-viewing spots, 25 trout streams, and 143 campgrounds. It reveals those uniquely Idaho spots, including 40 ski resorts and 10 hot springs plus 23 mom 'n' pop diners and 6 local wineries. Hidden Idaho also zeros in on the state's many out-of-the-ordinary sites like the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, the Swiss Village Cheese Factory, and the Oasis Bordello Museum. ... Read more

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HiddenIdaho
Although it otherwise is an impressive and useful work, we were disappointed by lack of color photos.

Great Intro to Idaho
I have used other books in this series and they never dissappoint. There is far more here than you can do in any one vacation, but I like it for the full overview that you get of the entire state. Don't expect a lot of maps and directions, but do expect some neat "insider" tips and different travel recomendations.

Very Informative
Having only been to Idaho three times (once for 10 minutes!) I can say that this book will undoubtedly help me plan my next much longer excursion to the great state of Idaho.The chapters cover sections of the state with details on various cities, what to do, where to eat, etc., all of which will be helpful.As with any book on this subject, some items may be out of date even as the book is printed, but I trust that the author's references to restaurants and lodging are dependable.Having looked at other books on Idaho, this one not only covers the hidden gems, I think it covers all the unhidden gems this state has to offer.Though I already admitted I'm no expert on Idaho, I found this book to be comprehensive enough for someone planning a two-week trip to explore this corner of the US.

Helpful
This book is helpful. There are not a lot of Idaho-specific guidebooks, and this one is pretty comprehensive. One drawback is that it does not have any pictures. Idaho has some beautiful wilderness areas and a few pictures would greatly enhance this book.

Excellent Reference!
This book was a fabulous guide to planning a family vacation.As it turned out, we followed a similar path as the one described in the book --across Idaho to Yellowstone.Advance plans included sites described in this book, and when we added activities, we always checked with the book first.It was never wrong.Using this book helped make our family trip (with three teenagers!) a fun adventure.Thanks Richard Harris for all your good research and tips! ... Read more

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In Fred Harris: His Journey from Liberalism to Populism, historian Richard Lowitt traces the political career of Fred Harris and provides new insight into one senator's search for answers to the diverse, complex, and challenging issues confronting America during the turbulent 1960s and 1970s. ... Read more