Once it had been the great forest of Lythe
- a vast & impenetrable thicket of green. And here in the beginning lived the Fairfaxes
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Humanity is dependent on Nature to survive yet our society largely acts as if this is not the case. The energy that powers our very cells the nutrients that make up our bodies the ecosystem services that clean our water & air; these are all provided by the Nature from which we have evolved & of which we are a part. This book examines why we deny or ignore this dependence & what we can do differently to help solve the environmental crisis. Written in an accessible & engaging style Haydn Washington provides an excellent overview of humanitys relationship with Nature. The book looks at energy flow nutrient cycling ecosystem services ecosystem collapse as well as exploring our psychological & spiritual dependency on nature. It also examines anthropocentrism & denial as causes of our unwillingness to respect our inherent dependence on the natural environment. The book concludes by bringing these issues together & providing a framework for solutions to the environmental crisis. ...

In March 1944 76 Allied officers tunnelled out of Stalag Luft III. Of the 73 captured 50 were shot by direct order of Hitler. This is the story of how a British Bobby from Blackpool Frank Mc Kenna was sent to post-war Germany on the express orders from Churchill to bring the Gestapo murderers to justice. In a quest that ranges from the devastated bombed out cities of Europe to the horrors of the concentrations camps Mc Kenna is relentless in his pursuit. This is a gripping read set in the aftermath of World War II. ...

Human Geography: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of the role that humankind plays in shaping the world around us. Whether its environmental concerns the cities we live in or the globalization of the economy these are issues which affect us all. This book introduces these topics & more including: global environment issues & development cities firms & regions migration immigration & asylum landscape culture & identity travel mobility & tourism agriculture & food. Featuring an overview of theory end of chapter summaries case study boxes further reading lists & a glossary this book is the ideal introduction for anybody new to the study of human geography. ...

Human Growth & Development Second Edition" is a bestselling introduction to emotional psychological intellectual & social development throughout the lifespan. Written for students training in fields such as Social Work Healthcare & Education the book covers topics which are central to understanding people whether they are clients service users patients or pupils. Each chapter outlines theories that explain development at different stages of life & the transitions we make between childhood adolescence adulthood & old age. For this second edition a new chapter has been added (Chapter 10: It Takes a Village: the Sociological Perspective) exploring the wider social factors which influence human growth & development. Activities are provided within each chapter to help student test theoretical concepts against their own experience & intuitions. Combining theoretical concepts & reflective learning " Human Growth & Development Second Edition" is the ideal introduction to psychosocial development for students on a wide range of professional courses." ...

From caveman to modern man.. . Few people doubt that humans are descended from the apes; fewer still consider let alone accept the psychological implications. But in truth man not only looks moves & breathes like an ape he also thinks like one. Sexual drive survival competition aggression
- all of our impulses are driven by our human instincts. They explain why a happily married man will fantasize about the pretty slim young woman sitting across from him in the tube & why thousands of people spend their week entirely focused on whether their team will win their next crucial match. But how well do our instincts equip us for the twenty-first century? Do they help or hinder us as we deal with large anonymous cities stressful careers relationships & the battle of the sexes? In this fascinating book Robert Winston takes us on a journey deep into the human mind. Along the way he takes a very personal look at the relationship between science & religion & explores those very instincts that make us human.
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It is the most complex & mysterious object in the universe. Covered by a dull grey membrane it resembles a gigantic convoluted fungus. Its inscrutability has captivated scientists philosophers & artists for centuries. It is of course the human brain. With the help of science we can now begin to understand the extraordinary complexity of the brains circuits: we can see which nerve cells generate electricity as we fall in love tell a lie or dream of a lottery win. & inside the 100 billion cells of this rubbery network is something remarkable: you. In this entertaining & accessible book Robert Winston takes us deep into the workings of the human mind & shows how our emotions & personality are the result of genes & environment. He explains how memories are formed & lost how the ever-changing brain is responsible for toddler tantrums & teenage angst plus he reveals the truth behind extra-sensory perception deja vu & out-of-body experiences. He also tells us how to boost our intelligence how to tap into creative powers we never knew we had how to break old habits & keep our brain fit & active as we enter old age. The human mind is all we have to help us to understand it. Paradoxically it is possible that science may never quite explain everything about this extraordinary mechanism that makes each of us unique. ...

Human Motivation originally published in 1987 offers a broad overview of theory & research from the perspective of a distinguished psychologist whose creative empirical studies of human motives span forty years. David Mc Clelland describes methods for measuring motives the development of motives out of natural incentives & the relationship of motives to emotions to values & to performance under a variety of conditions. He examines four major motive systems
- achievement power affiliation & avoidance
- reviewing & evaluating research on how these motive systems affect behaviour. Scientific understanding of motives & their interaction he argues contributes to understanding of such diverse & important phenomena as the rise & fall of civilisations the underlying causes of war the rate of economic development the nature of leadership the reasons for authoritarian or democratic governing styles the determinants of success in management & the factors responsible for health & illness. Students & instructors alike will find this book an exciting & readable presentation of the psychology of human motivation.

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Human Nutrition: A Health Perspective Second Edition presents a comprehensive introduction to the basic principles of nutrition together with their application through the life cycle & in a variety of life situations. Topics covered are relevant to students in a variety of courses that include nutrition. The book is also ideal for health-related courses that address how nutrition is related to the development of diseases that afflict Western populations & what can be done to minimize the risks of developing such diseases. To facilitate learning the book involves readers in thinking about their own nutrition for the protection & promotion of health. Topics include food allergy fluid intakes sports nutrition functional foods & nutrients sold as supplements. The text is interspersed with study questions & diagrams to engage & maintain readers attention. Scientific explanations are provided in an accessible manner to help in understanding & to clarify principles. The flow of the information builds from methods of studying nutrition & essential principles about the structure of diet through an exploration of the functions of all the nutrients. The basic knowledge is applicable to a study of the major life stages & the challenges that might threaten nutritional status. The book highlights issues related to major diseases in the West such as coronary heart disease & cancer. It also considers the concept of optimizing nutrition & discusses nutrition policy & related health promotion issues. ...

The Human Past" has established itself as the most thorough & authoritative introductory survey of human prehistory & the development of civilizations around the globe adopted by colleges & universities worldwide. With a clear & logical framework & written by an international team of 24 acknowledged experts this unique textbook provides a comprehensive overview of world prehistory through a series of chapters focusing on individual regions & time periods that presents the vast panorama of human social cultural & economic development over the past three million years. This new edition has been completely revised & updated with more colour illustrations to take account of new discoveries & developments including what the analysis of ancient DNA tells us about our evolution; the latest theories about the domestication of key plants & animals including rice & maize; & new thinking on the earliest Paleoindian hunting strategies." ...