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Part of the bestselling Capstone Classics Series edited by Tom
Butler-Bowdon, this collectible, hard-back edition of The
Interpretation of Dreams provides an accessible and insightful
edition of this important work of psychology Sigmund Freud's The
Interpretation of Dreams introduced his ground-breaking theory of
the unconscious and explored how interpreting dreams can reveal the
true nature of humanity. Regarded as Freud's most significant work,
this classic text helped establish the discipline of psychology and
is the foundational work in the field of psychoanalysis. Highly
readable and engaging, the book both provides a
semi-autobiographical look into Freud's personal life - his
holidays in the Alps, spending time with his children, interacting
with friends and colleagues - and delves into descriptions and
analyses of the dreams themselves. Freud begins with a review of
literature on dreams written by a broad range of ancient and
contemporary figures - concluding that science has learned little
of the nature of dreams in the past several thousand years.
Although the prevailing view was that dreams were merely responses
to 'sensory excitation, ' Freud felt that the multifaceted
dimensions of dreams could not be attributed solely to physical
causes. By the time Freud began writing the book he had interpreted
over a thousand dreams of people with psychoses and recognised the
connection between the content of dreams and a person's mental
health. Among his conclusions were that a person's dreams: Prefer
using recent impressions, yet also have access to early childhood
memories Unify different people, places, events and sensations into
one story Usually focus on small or unnoticed things rather than
major events Are almost always 'wish fulfilments' which are about
the self Have many layers of meaning which are often condensed into
a single image The Interpretation of Dreams: The Psychology Classic
is as riveting today as it was over a century ago. Anyone with
interest in the workings of the unconscious mind will find this
book an invaluable source of original insights and foundational
scientific concepts. This edition includes an insightful
Introduction by Sarah Tomley, a psychology writer and practicing
psychotherapist. Tomley considers paints a picture of Freud's life
and times, reveals the place of The Interpretation of Dreams in the
context of Freud's other writings, and draws out the key points of
the work.
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The Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds - 5,000 staggering facts on science, nature, history, movies, music, the universe and more!
Nigel Henbest, Simon Brew, Sarah Tomley, Ken Okona-Mensah, Tom Parfitt, …
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A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel. Penguins
can't taste fish. The ashes of the man who invented the pringles
container are buried in one. Houseflies buzz in the key of F.
'hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia' is the fear of long words.
These are just 0.1% of all the facts in this incredible tome!
Written by seven authors and covering subjects as diverse as The
Universe, Art and Literature, The Natural World and Movies, The
Colossal Book of Incredible Facts for Curious Minds is the ultimate
trivia book! Why not amaze family and friends with the reasons
pandas do handstands, the sinister source of the term 'rule of
thumb', or that the patent for the fire hydrant was destroyed... in
a fire. Every entry is weird, wonderful, inspiring and quite
brilliantly, true!
Learn about how we organise our society in The Sociology Book. Part
of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky
topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn
about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant
for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their
knowledge alike! The Sociology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take
on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse
yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding
of Sociology, with: - More than 80 ideas from the world's most
renowned sociologists - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and
graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big
subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy
to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of
understanding The Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a
range of societal issues, ranging from government and gender
identity to inequalities and globalisation, aimed at adults with an
interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an
overview. Here you'll find biographies of key sociologists and
social activists that give a historical context to each idea. Your
Sociology Questions, Simply Explained This book explores the
similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of
the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of
everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you
thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The
Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn
about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights;
the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern
society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big
Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology
Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The
series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making
big topics easy to understand.
What Would Freud Do? uses the key ideas of more than 80
psychological thinkers, past and present, to shine new light onto
today's everyday problems. Ever wondered what a great therapist
like Freud or Jung would have to say about your horrible boss, your
phone-checking addiction or an occasional wish to cheat on your
partner? Ever wished someone would explain why you sometimes act
like an idiot just when you want to look good, or generally keep
doing things you don't really want to do? From Erich Fromm on how
to find Mr/Mrs Right, to Jaak Panksepp on road rage and Magda
Arnold on how to deal with 'banter', these theorists have
intriuging suggestions for ways to see and do things differently.
Divided into five sections, including 'What am I like?', and 'Why
am I acting like this?', other questions include: -'My family's a
nightmare -- shall I cut them off?' -'Is my partner lying to me?'
-'Why do I keep buying the same brand all the time?' -'How can I
stop people unfriending me on social media?' -'Why do I lie when
she says "Does my bum look big in this?"' With Sarah Tomley's
enlightening commentary throughout, this book provides the answers
to the most deep and meaningful (or, indeed, shallow and
meaningless) questions that you have ever pondered. A pocket guide
to facing the hurdles and obstacles of life, with the advice of all
the greatest psychologists at your fingertips.
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