Psychology

Made-up Minds addresses fundamental questions of learning and concept invention by means of a computer program that is based on the cognitive-developmental theory of psychologist Jean Piaget. Drescher uses Piaget's theory as a source of inspiration for the design of an artificial cognitive system called the schema mechanism, and then uses the system to elaborate and test Piaget's theory. Readers need not have extensive knowledge of artificial intelligence, and a chapter summarizing Piaget assists those who lack a background in developmental psychology.

Daily meditations to help women break the cycle of doing too much--for workaholics, busyaholics, rushaholics, and careaholics.

There is something deeply powerful about sharing inspirational stories of personal transformation. In this autobiographical teaching memoir, the reader is given a guided tour into the mind, heart, and soul of a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Beginning with a collection of touching childhood vignettes, traumatic life experiences, and prophetic dreams, the author reveals her personal healing journey of self-discovery, her goal to become a "midwife of the soul," and her ultimate mission to inspire readers to discover what is possible in their own lives.

Each vignette is followed by a prescriptive narrative, or reflection, intended to teach the reader how to recognize traumatic experiences as a gateway to spiritual awakening. Just as a midwife identifies the signs of impending birth and guides the mother to a safe delivery, a "midwife of the soul" identifies the signs and symptoms of spiritual birth hidden within life's most difficult challenges. This teaching memoir will encourage the reader to acknowledge their own inner divinity as the highest priority and purpose in life, recognize the soul's cry to be spiritually birthed and nurtured, and to develop the qualities needed to become a midwife of their own sacred soul.

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"What we have here is not just a memoir but also precious teachings for readers who are struggling to find meaning in their lives. Perhaps, this is the reason why reading this book can be a very moving experience for everyone, opening up possibilities for us to return to our roots, reconnect with Mother Nature and to engage in traditions of healing by drawing from her wisdom." - Feathered Quill

"This blend of nuts-and-bolts advice backed by a memoir's inspirational, revealing stories of trauma, healing, choice, and perception helps cement the connections between life experience, ideals, and evolving spirituality and philosophical outlook." - Midwest Book Review

"Replete with important insights about trauma and positive change, Midwife of the Soul is highly recommended for those who enjoy personal life stories and deeper inspections of life purpose and change." - Donovan's Bookshelf

"Friedman blends personal storytelling with therapeutic insight to create a memoir that will serve as a healing companion for highly sensitive persons (HSPs) and those supporting them. Using a mix of reflective vignettes and prescriptive wisdom, she retraces her journey from childhood abuse to a life of embodied self-awareness and purpose ... Her prose is warm, lyrical, and immersive, guiding readers through memories of her early sensitivities, her feelings of disconnection, and her long search for meaning and belonging." - Kirkus Reviews

"Friedman's beautiful story encourages readers to connect with their souls to uncover their best possible future. Every single life segment is a great example of hope for readers who may encounter similar problems in their own lives." - Independent Book Review

In this book, Charles Larmore develops an account of morality, freedom, and reason that rejects the naturalistic metaphysics shaping much of modern thought. Reason, Larmore argues, is responsiveness to reasons, and reasons themselves are essentially normative in character, consisting in the way that physical and psychological facts - facts about the world of nature - count in favor of possibilities of thought and action that we can take up. Moral judgments are true or false in virtue of the moral reasons there are. We need therefore a more comprehensive metaphysics that recognizes a normative dimension to reality as well. Though taking its point of departure in the analysis of moral judgment, this book branches widely into related topics such as freedom and the causal order of the world, textual interpretation, the nature of the self, self-knowledge, and the concept of duties to ourselves.