The identification of the factors predicting health behaviour has become a major focus of research in the field of health psychology and related disciplines. This awareness not only increases our understanding but also provides important targets for interventions to change health behaviour. "Understanding and Changing Health Behaviour" focuses on a range of key social cognitive factors in this process, using examples from an impressive breadth of applied settings that include smoking cessation, condom use and breast examination. The book features contributions from some of the best known researchers in the field.

The Threshold of Democracy re-creates the intellectual dynamics of one of the most formative periods in Western history. In the wake of Athenian military defeat and rebellion, advocates of democracy have reopened the Assembly, but stability remains elusive. As members of the Assembly, players must contend with divisive issues like citizenship, elections, remilitarization, and dissent. Foremost among the troublemakers: Socrates.

In this Reacting to the Past game, the classroom is transformed into Athens in 403 B.C. In the wake of Athenian military defeat and rebellion, advocates of democracy have re-opened the Assembly, but stability remains elusive. As members of the Assembly, players must contend with divisive issues like citizenship, elections, re-militarisation and dissent. Foremost among the troublemakers: Socrates. Reacting to the Past is an award-winning series of immersive role-playing games that actively engage students in their own learning. Students assume the roles of historical characters and practise critical thinking, primary source analysis, and argument, both written and spoken.

Lure of the Long-Legged Blond--Norman Mark (2005) A rollicking ride featuring a lovable, intellectually-challenged loser. An hysterical parody of detective tales for mature readers. In the words of Uncle Guido, you'll love it if you know what's good for you. You want proof? Look at what these experts are saying: "More fun than my first knee-capping." Tony "Big Putz" Deserata, holder of the modern-day record by taking the Fifth 373 times in one hour. "If I could read, I might enjoy this book." Clarence "Whoo Ha" Murphy, whose Illinois CrimeCommission testimony some say became the basis for "The Bridges of Madison County" "Do I kill him or give him a paving contract?" Tucci "Teeny Weeny" Shaw, author of the never-to-be published "12 steps to Gangster Fulfillment" "This Tony guy is dumber than a box of rocks. He's - my kind of guy." Cory "No Brains" Clitoriani, the only person ever to successfully cram eight bullets into a six shooter. .