The final book from Professor Stephen Hawking the bestselling author of A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME & arguably the most famous scientist of our age BRIEF ANSWERS TO THE BIG QUESTIONS is a profound accessible & timely reflection on the biggest questions in science 256 pages Hawking Stephen ...

In An Appetite for Wonder Richard Dawkins brought us his engaging memoir of the first 35 years of his life from early childhood in Africa to publication of The Selfish Gene in 1976 when he shot to fame as one of the most exciting new scientists of his generation In Brief Candle in the Dark he continues his autobiography following the threads that have run through the second half of his life so far & homing in on the key individuals institutions & ideas that inspired & motivated him He paints a vivid picture coloured with wit anecdote & digression of the twenty-five postgraduate years he spent teaching at Oxford He pays affectionate tribute to past colleagues & students recalling the idiosyncrasies of an establishment steeped in ancient tradition & arcane ritual while also recording his respect for the profound commitment to learning & discovery that lies at its core He invites us to share the life of a travelling scientist from fieldwork on the Panama Canal to conferences of stratospheric eminence in exotic locations in the company of some of the most prominent of the world's scientific luminaries & he describes his experiences with his many publishers television producers interviewers & partners in debate not least in the heady period when after publication of The God Delusion in 2006 he is dubbed the world's most outspoken & controversial atheist Most important of all for the first time he reviews with fresh & stimulating insights the evolving narrative of his ideas about science over the course of his highly distinguished career as thinker teacher & writer In Brief Candle in the Dark we are invited to enter with him a constantly stimulating world of discovery & to meet a fascinating cast of exceptional characters described by the talented pen of one of the most exceptional of them all ...

This timely new edition describes how to use cognitive behaviour therapy successfully with clients in a brief time-limited way After reading this book therapists will be able to provide effective help to clients suffering from a wide range of disorders including anxiety depression obsessive-compulsive disorder & post-traumatic stress or those who are suicidal Following an explanation of brief therapy & the theory behind cognitive behaviour therapy the authors outline strategies for helping clients overcome unhelpful beliefs & thought patterns though all stages of counselling Using illustrative case material throughout the updated book

Includes::- extra practical material for the client & therapist to use during the counselling process- a brand new chapter on brief CBT in groupwork- expansion of discussion on counselling suicidal clients within a brief CBT framework Every trainee psychotherapist should own a copy of this book & it is important reading for all new health professionals working in the NHS & private practice

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David Lean adapts Noel Coward&s heartbreaking tale of two ordinary people caught up in the extraordinary power of love Laura (Celia Johnson) is a seemingly happy middle-class housewife who meets the equally married physician Alec (Trevor Howard) at a London railway station & so begins a chaste but passionate affair ...

Tracklist Rocking Since I Met You Girl Now I Know I Love You Just for Love Always We Want to Play Sweet Tender Loving Open up Your Heart Together in Love If You Want My Love ...

With a touch of glamour gutsy humour & an overwhelming desire to improve their lot in life four women in early &80s Sheffield juggle the pressures of family husbands & making ends meet striving for happiness & fulfillment A chance meeting between Steph (Sophie Rundle Peaky Blinders) & Nita (Angela Griffin Lewis) kick starts a transformation as they grasp the opportunity to become Ann Summers party organisers Pauline (Penelope Wilton Downton Abbey) for whom Steph is a cleaner agrees to host a party inviting amongst others the bubbly & confident Dawn (Sharon Rooney My Mad Fat Diary) Via exotic lingerie the four unlikely friends blossom gaining confidence & independence as their ambition is ignited Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play ...

In his startling & singular new short story collection David Foster Wallace nudges at the boundaries of fiction with inimitable wit & seductive intelligence Among the stories are ' The Depressed Person' a dazzling & blackly humorous portrayal of a woman's mental state; ' Adult World' which reveals a woman's agonised consideration of her confusing sexual relationship with her husband; & ' Brief Interviews with Hideous Men' a dark hilarious series of portraits of men whose fear of women renders them grotesque Wallace's stories present a world where the bizarre & the banal are interwoven & where hideous men appear in many different guises Thought-provoking & playful this collection confirms David Foster Wallace as one of the most imaginative young writers around Wallace delights in leftfield observation mining the ironic the surprising & the illuminating from every situation His new collection will delight his growing number of fans & provide a perfect introduction for new readers ...

Let the game begin! A fierce warrior in the HBO series Game of Thrones it&s Brienne of Tarth! Standing taller than most men & armed with her sword Oathkeeper the Maid of Tarth will not back down This Game of Thrones Brienne of Tarth Figure is a non-articulated figure based on actress Gwendoline Christie Measures Approx. 8 12-inches tall Ages 14 & up ...

Game of Thrones has become a TV sensation with an ever growing audience who revel in the finely detailed characters & a world of bravery & brutality This second series of POP! figures brings us even more of the characters in this highly collectible form The Brienne POP! vinyl figure stands 3 34-inches tall Packed in illustrated window box ...

Threezeros officially licensed Game of Thrones series of 16 scale collectible figures continues with the launch of our Brienne of Tarth figure 32cm Brienne is described as unfeminine in appearance & is considered unattractive She is very tall muscular flat-chested & ungainly with straw-colored hair & broad coarse features that are covered in freckles Her teeth are prominent & crooked her mouth is wide her lips are swollen & her nose has been broken more than once However her large blue eyes are described as beautiful Figure 16 scale of the television series ' Game of Thrones' size approx 32cm (1259 inches) It comes with custom clothing & accessories in a gift box 100 brand new & authentic merchandise
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