Described as 'a metaphysical shocker' at the time of its release, Muriel Sparks' The Driver's Seat is a taut psychological thriller, published with an introduction by John Lanchester in Penguin Modern
A brilliant debut psychological crime novel, for fans of THE WICKED GIRLS. They told her she killed her son. She served her time. But what if they lied? I have no memory of what happened but I was tol
Defining Creativity comprehensively explains what creativity is, from a biological, psychological, and socio-cultural standpoint. At the same time, it makes for a concise and inspiring read that bring
Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable portrayal of the physical and psychological devastation wrought in the homeland by Hitler's war, by the author of the Sunday Times bes
Since its first appearance in Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine in 1899 and 1900, Lord Jim (1900) has been acclaimed as a modernist masterwork. Its narrative innovations and psychological complexity make it one of the most influential fictions written in the twentieth century and it has challenged and stimulated generations of readers as well as writers on and of fiction. This edition, established through modern textual scholarship, presents Conrad's novel and its preface in a form more authoritative than any so far printed. The Introduction situates the novel in Conrad's career and traces its sources and contemporary reception. The explanatory notes identify literary and historical references and real-life places and indicate Conrad's main influences. Glossaries, maps and illustrations are provided for further context, as well as a new transcription of 'Tuan Jim: A Sketch', a partial draft of the novel, and appearing in print for the first time, Conrad's contract for the book.
Dr. Jung never took time out from his pioneering work in psychology to make a concise presentation of the elements of his psychological theories. Dr. Jacobi's synthesis, which Jung applauds in his For
The psychological and philosophical implications of balance and excess are here explored by “one of the richest and most rewarding essayists of our time” (Los Angeles Times)Every day, we are told that
The Cognitive Revolution of the 1950’s dramatically changed the way that psychological research and studies were undertaken. Leaving behind traditional behaviourist approaches popular at the time, psy
"Child's best for some time…with detective-story and romcom elements (even sly humour) on top of the psychological duels and set-piece violence." (Sunday Times)Jack Reacher has no place to go, and all
* 'The greatest psychological thriller of all time' ERIN KELLY* 'One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century' SARAH WATERS* 'It's the book every writer wishes they'd written' CLARE MAC
A deep study of the uneasy heart by one of the masters of the psychological novel, Journey into the Past, published here for the first time in America, is a novella that was found among Zweig&rsqu
Ross Macdonald transformed the detective novel into a literary expression of unique psychological depth and drama. Here, for the first time in a deluxe three-volume Library of America boxed set, are e
Combining psychological detail with a strong sense of place and time, The Story of a Nobody bears all the hallmarks of Chekhov's genius, and perfectly captures the political and social tensions of its
She thought she'd buried her past. But what if it's been hunting her this whole time?From the bestselling and award-winning author Karen Dionne comes a startling novel of psychological suspense as two
'Caulfield wittily breaks down everyday dilemmas that might frazzle you . . .Relax encourages you to make decisions informed by evidence, in the hope that you might stop overthinking them.'PANDORA SYKES, THE TIMES'A handbook that is informed as well as wise.'OBSERVERA surprising, liberating and scientifically informed guide to overcoming the anxiety that permeates modern life. How many cups of coffee should I drink?Are work meetings really worth the time?Do I really have to floss?Award-winning public-health expert Timothy Caulfield tackles our daily dilemmas - from the moment we wake up to when we go to sleep - and the innumerable cultural, social and psychological forces shaping the decisions we make. Too often these decisions are dictated by concerns or beliefs about our world that simply aren't true.Caulfield shows that these misperceptions unnecessarily stress us out and cause us to waste time and money. Relax reveals a science-informed way out of this mess, helping to put your min
An innocent bayou girl lost to New Orleans. One of the most popular storytellers of all time, V.C. Andrews (Flowers in the Attic, My Sweet Audrina) layers psychological suspense with sheer terror in t
Reading Joycean Temporalities examines Joyce’s experimental treatment of modalities of time, (in)finitude, narrative presentation of temporal simultaneity, and psychological, historical, and Homeric t
Punishment is a complex human institution. It has normative, political, social, psychological, and legal dimensions, and ways of thinking about each of them change over time. For this reader on punis
The most up-to-date resource of comprehensive information for conducting cross-battery assessmentsThe Cross-Battery assessment approach—also referred to as the XBA approach—is a time-efficient assessm
Positive Psychotherapy for Psychosis describes a new psychological intervention, which for the first time applies emerging research from the field of positive psychology specifically to psychosis. The
