Richard L : 579 books
Eye and Brain
The Psychology of Seeing - Fifth Edition
Language: English
Release Date: February 17, 2015
Since the publication of the first edition in 1966, Eye and Brain has established itself worldwide as an essential introduction to the basic phenomena of visual perception. Richard Gregory offers clear explanations of how we see brightness, movement, color, and objects, and he explores the phenomena...
No Act of Love Is Ever Wasted
The Spirituality of Caring for Persons with Dementia
Language: English
Release Date: November 28, 2017
With more than 5 million people in the United States living with Alzheimer's disease and nearly 10 million loved ones caring for them, addressing the concerns of these elders and their caregivers is a matter of increasing importance. Relying on their many years of experience in this area, Jane Thibault...
by A. Scott Howe, Richard L. Bushman,
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 29, 2015
The earth will eventually be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory. But how will our current world ever become the heaven of our dreams? The Lord is already on it; and, as the essays in this book provocatively propose, He’s following good engineering principles.
Joseph Fielding Smith said,...
Ask Anything
A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry
Language: English
Release Date: January 14, 2014
Know how to answer those most-asked questions-by using a scriptural perspective
The search for answers remains a valuable catalyst for the growth of personal faith. Ask Anything: A Pastoral Theology of Inquiry provides a fresh approach to answering questions of personal growth, facing problems,...
by Richard F. LeBlond, Donald D. Brown, Richard L. DeGowin
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2014
For more than forty years, the single-best guide for learning how to become a master clinical diagnostician
Much more than a text describing how to perform a history and physical examination, DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination is unmatched in its ability to help you logically assess symptoms and physical...
The Heart of Pastoral Counseling
Healing Through Relationship, Revised Edition
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2013
The relationship between pastor and parishioner is the essence of pastoral counseling--a simple truth with profound implications. Dr. Richard Dayringer explores these implications in The Heart of Pastoral Counseling: Healing Through Relationship, Revised Edition to help pastoral counselors understand...
Flying IFR
The Practical Information You Need to Fly Actual IFR Flights
Language: English
Release Date: February 20, 2015
This is the eBook (epub) edition of this title.
In this 5th Edition of his classic book on IFR flight, author Richard Collins shares his experience in this guide to the real world of instrument flying, detailing the IFR system, equipment, and exploring the risks and rewards of instrument flying....
by Richard L. Gregory
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2017
Richard Gregory was one of the major scientific thinkers of our time. Originally published in 1986, here he presents essays on the rich subject of perception. How we experience colours, shapes, sounds, touches, tickles, tastes and smells is a mysterious and rich inquiry. Wonderful as these sensations...
by Richard L. Gregory
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2017
Why did Newton struggle for thirty years to make gold by alchemy – and then become Master of the Mint? Why do we blush? Why do we have illusions?
In this collection of essays, originally published in 1994, Richard Gregory once again delights and tantalizes with tales of his childhood, his...
Pathologies of the Mind/Body Interface
Exploring the Curious Domain of the Psychosomatic Disorders
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2012
Patients suffering from psychosomatic disorders represent a formidable challenge. Psychosomatic disorders are common, and account for substantial personal discomfort, unnecessary medical expenditures, socioeconomic loss, and disability. They are challenging to diagnose, treat, and are rarely completely...
by Richard L. Goode, MD, Samuel P. Most
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: November 22, 2013
Complications in cosmetic surgery – no surgeon wants to admit to them, all surgeons dread them, and all have experienced them. This issue is devoted solely to complications in facial plastic surgery – the most common and the most feared - and discussion on best approaches to avoid them. Each article...
Angry Kids
Understanding and Managing the Emotions That Control Them
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2001
During the past several years, violence by children has dominated the media, exposing this issue as one of the new epidemics of our society. The slaughter of children by children at Littleton--and the backlash of similar incidents--have opened our eyes to the severity of this problem. But what is...
Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
Context, Challenges, and Capabilities
Language: English
Release Date: July 22, 2015
The contributions of community colleges to society are well-documented. Yet, today’s community colleges are at a cross road. Decreases in funding support, a push for college completion, attention on developmental course work, and a host of other demands create a dynamic context for community college...
Why, O God? (Foreword by Randy Alcorn)
Suffering and Disability in the Bible and the Church
Language: English
Release Date: July 7, 2011
With two in seven American families affected by disability, the body of Christ has a great opportunity for ministry. This new anthology uniquely points the way, training churches, caregivers, pastors, and counselors to compassionately respond.
The book’s contributors—ranging from Joni Eareckson...