Gabriel Andrade

What triggers a hallucination? Can our lifestyles impact the likelihood of auditory or visual hallucinations? Can hallucinations be a part of normal cognition? The Psychology of Hallucinations takes readers on a journey through visual and auditory hallucinations - perceptions experienced in the absence of external stimuli yet felt with compelling realism. It explores the ways hallucinations have been embraced throughout history by some cultures whilst also looking at how they have become a subject of scepticism and fear. The book adopts a compassionate look at the clinical and psychiatric implications of hallucinations alongside lifestyle factors such as sleep deprivation and substance use. Whether they represent a doorway to creative revelation, markers of struggle, or subjects of philosophical inquiry, hallucinations deserve exploration that is curious, compassionate, and clear-eyed. This volume provides just that—a guide for anyone seeking to understand, rather than simply fear, the mysteries at the borders of the mind.

What triggers a hallucination? Can our lifestyles impact the likelihood of auditory or visual hallucinations? Can hallucinations be a part of normal cognition? The Psychology of Hallucinations takes readers on a journey through visual and auditory hallucinations - perceptions experienced in the absence of external stimuli yet felt with compelling realism. It explores the ways hallucinations have been embraced throughout history by some cultures whilst also looking at how they have become a subject of scepticism and fear. The book adopts a compassionate look at the clinical and psychiatric implications of hallucinations alongside lifestyle factors such as sleep deprivation and substance use. Whether they represent a doorway to creative revelation, markers of struggle, or subjects of philosophical inquiry, hallucinations deserve exploration that is curious, compassionate, and clear-eyed. This volume provides just that—a guide for anyone seeking to understand, rather than simply fear, the mysteries at the borders of the mind.

This book delves into the evolution of the New Thought Movement and its pervasive influence on modern healthcare. The book begins by tracing the roots of the New Thought Movement, originating in the 19th century, emphasizing the power of the mind in healing and personal development. Over time, this philosophy morphed into the contemporary positive thinking industry, becoming a significant component of Western self-help culture. The book explores how these ideas have become a contentious point in today's culture wars, polarized between supporters who credit it for personal empowerment and critics who highlight its limitations and potential harm. Central to the discussion is an in-depth analysis of the New Thought philosophy's impact on the healthcare industry. While acknowledging the potential benefits, such as motivating patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and fostering a sense of personal agency, the book critically examines how this philosophy's emphasis on mental positivity can lead to victim-blaming. It argues that oversimplifying health issues by attributing them solely to personal mindset obscures the multifaceted reality of health, particularly the significant role of social determinants of health and systemic inequities. This critique underscores how attributing illness to insufficient positive thinking can perpetuate stigma and neglect the socio-economic and environmental factors critical for understanding and addressing health challenges. By offering a nuanced perspective, the book aims to catalyze discussions on integrating mindful optimism with a holistic acknowledgment of the complexities inherent in healthcare, striving for a more balanced and equitable approach

Medical Ethics and Moral Psychology: An Integrative Approach is a pioneering book which provides a comprehensive exploration of the ethical challenges in contemporary healthcare. Seamlessly combining insights from medical ethics and moral psychology, this interdisciplinary work illuminates critical issues that have become particularly relevant in recent times, especially in the context of culture wars.This integrative approach enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of how moral decision-making is influenced by cognitive biases, societal attitudes, and philosophical frameworks. The book meticulously examines the complexities of vaccine mandates, addressing psychological resistance and conspiracy theories, while discussing self-defense arguments in abortion debates and the cognitive dissonance surrounding fetal personhood. It further provides a balanced analysis of euthanasia by navigating the nuanced distinctions between killing and letting die, and it interrogates the ethical implications of Assisted Reproductive Technologies amidst the clash of technological advancement and traditional values.By highlighting issues of justice in healthcare resource distribution, including systemic racism and equity, this work also equips readers with the tools necessary to engage thoughtfully with contemporary ethical dilemmas and the moral psychology aspects that contextualize them, fostering informed decision-making and the development of just healthcare policies with greater sensitivity and depth.Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology and history to offer a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics shaping medical ethical decision-making, this is ideal reading for students and researchers in moral psychology, medical ethics, philosophy and public health. It is also designed for healthcare professionals, ethicists and policymakers.

Medical Ethics and Moral Psychology: An Integrative Approach is a pioneering book which provides a comprehensive exploration of the ethical challenges in contemporary healthcare. Seamlessly combining insights from medical ethics and moral psychology, this interdisciplinary work illuminates critical issues that have become particularly relevant in recent times, especially in the context of culture wars.This integrative approach enables readers to gain a deeper understanding of how moral decision-making is influenced by cognitive biases, societal attitudes, and philosophical frameworks. The book meticulously examines the complexities of vaccine mandates, addressing psychological resistance and conspiracy theories, while discussing self-defense arguments in abortion debates and the cognitive dissonance surrounding fetal personhood. It further provides a balanced analysis of euthanasia by navigating the nuanced distinctions between killing and letting die, and it interrogates the ethical implications of Assisted Reproductive Technologies amidst the clash of technological advancement and traditional values.By highlighting issues of justice in healthcare resource distribution, including systemic racism and equity, this work also equips readers with the tools necessary to engage thoughtfully with contemporary ethical dilemmas and the moral psychology aspects that contextualize them, fostering informed decision-making and the development of just healthcare policies with greater sensitivity and depth.Drawing on insights from psychology, sociology, anthropology and history to offer a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics shaping medical ethical decision-making, this is ideal reading for students and researchers in moral psychology, medical ethics, philosophy and public health. It is also designed for healthcare professionals, ethicists and policymakers.

This book delves into the evolution of the New Thought Movement and its pervasive influence on modern healthcare. The book begins by tracing the roots of the New Thought Movement, originating in the 19th century, emphasizing the power of the mind in healing and personal development. Over time, this philosophy morphed into the contemporary positive thinking industry, becoming a significant component of Western self-help culture. The book explores how these ideas have become a contentious point in today's culture wars, polarized between supporters who credit it for personal empowerment and critics who highlight its limitations and potential harm. Central to the discussion is an in-depth analysis of the New Thought philosophy's impact on the healthcare industry. While acknowledging the potential benefits, such as motivating patients to adopt healthier lifestyles and fostering a sense of personal agency, the book critically examines how this philosophy's emphasis on mental positivity can lead to victim-blaming. It argues that oversimplifying health issues by attributing them solely to personal mindset obscures the multifaceted reality of health, particularly the significant role of social determinants of health and systemic inequities. This critique underscores how attributing illness to insufficient positive thinking can perpetuate stigma and neglect the socio-economic and environmental factors critical for understanding and addressing health challenges. By offering a nuanced perspective, the book aims to catalyze discussions on integrating mindful optimism with a holistic acknowledgment of the complexities inherent in healthcare, striving for a more balanced and equitable approach

This book provides an overview of how the intricacies of the Trolley Problem shed light on various aspects of medical ethics. It shows how trolley dilemmas have become useful to ethicists to the extent that they activate intuitions and provide guidance about what the relevant moral principle ought to be in judging specific actions. Issues are covered at length such as euthanasia, where it is important to determine a relevant difference between killing and letting die; and abortion, where it is necessary to establish if harms can be used as a means to an end. While specialists in medical ethics have argued about these topics at length, few have established connections with the complexities of trolley cases. The Trolley Problem has now become a staple of pop culture and yet, outside philosophy, few people understand its implications. Consequently, this book is of interest to those with a general interest in philosophy, students, researchers as well as those in the healthcare industry where many of the difficult moral decisions encountered are better informed by framing them around the intricacies of the Trolley Problem.

Alan Moore, the man who revolutionized comics, returns to tell a horrifyingtale in the world of Garth Ennis' grueling survival horror series, Crossed Set 100 years in the future, Alan Moore has created a whole newworld and history with stunning attention to detail. Examining howcivilizations rebuild and how generations grow, Moore weaves a rich tapestry ofhumanity evolving under extreme hardship, all of which is lushly rendered byGabriel (Ferals) Andrade. Archivist Future Taylor leads a salvage team working to rebuild thehistorical record of the original Crossed outbreak. She's seen them in videos, but never any live ones -- the Crossed are part of the distant past. Untilsuddenly, a handful appear, and the blood begins to flow. But, all is not as itseems as a horrific mystery unfolds and once again Alan Moore redefines themedium. This masterwork is a self-contained whole new world, no prior knowledgeof the Crossed series is needed. Crossed +100 Volume 1 contains the full first story arc originallypresented in issues #1-6 of the comic book series.

With the realization that the Nazis have pulled far ahead of the Allies indevelopment of Ubers, hope starts to fade and some greater gambles are taken inhopes of turning the tide. Desperation is the currency of the hour with no endin sight to the horrors of enhanced human warfare. The German war machine hasbeen developing the most powerful weapons ever fashioned. Their Battleship classUbers are like living atom bombs annihilating every obstacle in their paths. Butthey were once humans, and it takes more than power to make a monster, so whatcould have forged such cold, murderous beasts? The past is revealed with thegenesis of the German Battleships in this groundbreaking alternate history warstory.Kieron Gillen, Daniel Gete, and Caanan White spin a new chapter of fear andgenocide in the pages of the most devastating war comic being published. And forthe first time ever, the origin and first missions of Sieglinde and the GermanBattleships are declassified and illustrated by Gabriel Andrade.This volume collects issues #18-22 of the ongoing Uber comic bookseries and the Uber 2014 Special.

The horrors of enhanced soldier war have taken a dire turn for the Allies.Their attempts to develop a counter to the German Battleship Ubers have led to acrossroads in development. But the discovery that the Nazis have not onlydiscovered the same weapons, but have improved upon them, leaves a terriblegouge in their mounting defenses. With both sides suffering herculean losses andthe devastation of world war decimating every nation, the escalation of superhuman combat is making the Allies desperate for foothold. The horrors of superhuman warfare are immeasurable Kieron Gillen (Journey into Mystery) has created a unique andterrifying mix of the fantastic and the horrible that will leave you speechlessin the blood-soaked pages of Uber.This volume collects issues #12 - 17 of the ongoing Uber comicbook series.

Two very different Crossed scribes open new wounds in the miserableworld of the Crossed Daniel Way introduces a naval captain and his crewas they attempt to survive the plague of insanity spreading across the globe in"Grave New World." He's a shrewd man and watching the monsters has given him aninsightful plan for saving those in his charge. But whether it's inspiration orinsanity, the crew still faces the gleeful misery of the Crossed. And SimonSpurrier returns to tell a tale set in the infected outback. Todd drives a roadtrain through the desolate Australian desert. Before C-day he was a loser, anoutcast, a fat nobody with a nobody-job. Now he's an Emperor of the wasteland.His rig and its trailers are the safest place around -- stocked to the brimwith canned food and gasoline. But his desire to have a harem who worship himopens himself up to the true horrors of the outback. In the world ofCrossed... there is no help. There is no hope. There's only theCrossed.This volume collects Crossed: Badlands #44-49 and the CrossedSpecial 2013.

David Lapham has re-defined the modern werewolf tale in a gripping human drama full of violence, sex, and horror with Ferals Dale Chesnutt's troubles didn't end in Cypress. Having survived the FBI massacre of the Feral community, he finds himself recruited to help the Bureau uncover a much bigger conspiracy and eliminate the threat once and for all. Teaming up with a female agent posing as his wife, Chesnutt soon finds that the feral blood in him is changing her and driving them to become part of the cursed town. And when a Viking descendant reveals his intent to grow an army of feral wolves and destroy the people that have hunted his kind for centuries, the werewolf conspiracy is blown wide open. Feral wolves, crazed militia, and soldiers collide as the world of the Ferals breaks wide open and into all-out war The trade collects Ferals #7-12 of the ongoing horror series.