Derek Johnston

This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.

This book explores the literary and cultural history behind certain Christmas and Halloween traditions, and examines the way that they have moved into broadcasting. It demonstrates how these horror traditions have become more domestic and personal, and how they provide a necessary seasonal pause for reflection on our fears.

A fun, concise and attractive introduction to a fascinating and challenging subject. This is the ideal book for secondary school students and undergraduate students coming to theology for the first time, or indeed for anyone who just doesn't know where to start. The book examines key thinkers from the New Testament to Feminist Theology. It starts by considering some of the authors of New Testament writings and then focuses on representatives of the western tradition of theological speculation. Nearly half the work concentrates on 20th century thinkers and problems. It puts them in their historical, social and cultural settings, emphasizing that theology is as much a reflection on the world we live in as it is on God. Technical terms are explained in simple language throughout the text. This makes the book an ideal reference tool for a clear first overview of theology.

A fun, concise and attractive introduction to a fascinating and challenging subject. This is the ideal book for secondary school students and undergraduate students coming to theology for the first time, or indeed for anyone who just doesn't know where to start. The book examines key thinkers from the New Testament to Feminist Theology. It starts by considering some of the authors of New Testament writings and then focuses on representatives of the western tradition of theological speculation. Nearly half the work concentrates on 20th century thinkers and problems. It puts them in their historical, social and cultural settings, emphasizing that theology is as much a reflection on the world we live in as it is on God. Technical terms are explained in simple language throughout the text. This makes the book an ideal reference tool for a clear first overview of theology.

This title offers a fun, concise and attractive introduction to a fascinating and challenging subject. This is the ideal book for teenagers and students coming to philosophy for the first time, or indeed for anyone who just doesn't know where to start. The book examines 18 key thinkers, from Socrates to Derrida, exploring their ideas in relation to each other and to their historical and cultural contexts. Derek Johnston uses clear and accessible language to present an engaging chronological picture of the key figures, events and ideas that have shaped the history of philosophy. Boxes giving timelines of key events and crisp, clear explanations of key terms feature throughout the book. The book can be easily used as a reference tool or read all the way through for a clear overview of philosophy. Indeed, as the reader's understanding of the nature of philosophy develops, so too does the book's approach to its subject matter, introducing more complex ideas as the chapters progress. Crucially, the book does not try to cover everything - this is a concise and accessible introduction to philosophy for those starting out in this compelling subject. No prior knowledge of philosophy is required to enjoy this incisive, reader-friendly introduction. This is the ideal book for AS/A2 level students or general readers looking for a way into this fascinating, but very often challenging subject.

Das Selbsthilfe-Manual besteht aus einem ersten Teil für die Betroffenen und einem zweiten Teil für deren Angehörige. Beide sollten jedoch beide Teile durcharbeiten, da sie nur begrenzt Wiederholungen beinhalten. Das Selbsthilfe-Programm sollte unter Anleitung und nur nach Absicherung der Diagnose Platzangst durch einen ärztlichen oder psychologischen Therapeuten angewendet werden.

In der Bundesrepublik leiden rund 3,5 % der Bevölkerung unter Platzangst, zu zwei Dritteln handelt es sich dabei um Frauen. Im Gegensatz zu anderen Informations- und Selbsthilfe-Büchern über den Umgang mit Angst wendet sich dieses Buch spezifisch an Personen mit Platzangst, an deren Partner und Familienangehörige. Im Sinne eines gestuften Übungs-Kurses und in allgemeinverständlicher Form vermittelt das Buch einerseits das Grundverständnis für diese Erkrankung, zum anderen bietet es gezielte Maßnahmen an zur Überwindung der Angst und zum Abbau von Fehlverhalten. Das Therapeutenmanual setzt sich zusammen aus einer Anleitung für den Therapeuten und dem Selbsthilfemanual für den Patienten. Zu Beginn der Behandlung legt der Berater mit dem Patienten fest, wie dieser mit den Unterweisungen arbeiten soll. In bestimmten zeitlichen Abständen überprüft der Therapeut, ob sein Patient das Konzept verstanden hat und richtig anwenden kann. Dieses in Oxford entwickelte und später in Hamburg ins Deutsche übersetzte und überarbeitete Konzept berücksichtigt den jüngsten Kenntnisstand in der Angstforschung.