| Inside
The Mind of the Grand Prix Driver selection & info
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*NEW*Inside The Mind of the Grand Prix Driver by Christopher
Hilton (Haynes)
Andrew Walton wrote the concluding chapter,
reading into the extensive interviews with F1 drivers - past and present - the psychology
of their particular sporting vocation.
A fascinating insight into the lives, attitudes, distractions and
preparations of most of the elite Grand Prix drivers including: Michael Schumacher; Eddie
Irvine; Nikki Lauda; John Watson; David Coulthard and many others. It explores their
coping strategies to accidents, death and failure and contrasts them with their Team
Managers and supporters. Chris Hilton's penetrative inquiring style brings out many
previously unknown facts about the world of F1. Definitely a book for the Christmas
present list!
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Truckers' Handbook
Selection & Info.. |
* BRAND NEW*
TRUCKERS' HANDBOOK by Lisa-Marie Melbourne
(Haynes)
Coventry based Lady Truck
Driver, Lisa Marie Melbourne scores a first by writing this indispensable
guidebook for all Heavy Goods Vehicle and Coach drivers having to find
suitable fuelling, feeding or overnight stopping facilities, nationwide and
Ireland .
Full of useful directions, rated
quality cafes and security considerations, as well as a glossary of
Truckers' vernacular and legal, social and driving competencies and
chivalry, Lisa's guide is all you'll ever need if you're driving anything
bigger than the family saloon. Think...Winnebago...
Written by probably the
best-looking trucker on the highway, Lisa also adds her many years'
experience in coping with the unexpected . Easily a necessity in any cab.
The Hitch-Hiker's Dream Guide...
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| Take The
Fear out of Flying selection & info
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*NEW*Take The Fear out of Flying by Maurice Yaffe (Robinson)
This excellent little guide was first
published in 1987 but has been brought up to date and re-published by Robinsons last year.
If you are one of the 20% of people afflicted by a fear of
flying, then buy this book today.
It is full of useful information about how an airplane stays up;
what those funny noises are; what to do when your ears get blocked up going up or down;
how to stay cool, calm and collected without popping valium or half a bottle of whisky and
what to do to while away the worrying waiting time.
Maurice Yaffe ran the British Airways courses with the late
Captain Douglas Ord.
The current incumbent, Keith Stoll has penned a forward giving a
humorous insight into Maurice’s style and approach.
There are a number of books by various authors on this subject.
Suffice to say, this one is by air-miles the best.
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| Life
Coaching selection & info. 
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Life Coaching by Eileen Mulligan (Piatkus) Eileen is arguably Britain's leading Personal Coach with a client list out
of Who's Who in public and commercial life. A millionairess in her early 30's she built
one of the most innovative beauty companies in the world winning Cosmo Entrepreneur of the
Year and Gucci / Business Age Awards.
Andrew Walton contributed to several chapters in this book.
Her seven step, seven-day guide to changing your life for the
better is on target to be a best-seller. If anyone can reorganise you, then Eileen's book
is the only guide you'll need.
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| The Psychology of Stalking selection & info. 
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* NEW * The Psychology
of Stalking.
Ed. J. Reid Meloy
The Psychology of Stalking is the first academic book on
stalking ever published. Virtually every serious writer and researcher in the area of
Criminal Psychopathology has contributed a chapter. These chapters explore stalking from
social, psychiatric, psychological and behavioural perspectives. New thinking and data are
presented on threats, pursuit characteristics, psychiatric diagnoses, offender-victim
typologies, cyberstalking, false victimisation syndrome, erotomania, stalking and public
figures and many other aspects of stalking as well as legal issues. Key features include:
Discussion of what to do when being stalked, and uses examples from recent publicised
cases. A landmark text of interest to both professionals and other thoughtful individuals
who recognise the serious nature of this ominous social behaviour.
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| Mirror
Mirror selection and info. 
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*BRAND NEW* Mirror
Mirror by Linda Papadopoulos
(Hodder & Stoughton)
If you're a young lady or a fashion conscious woman, Linda's new
book will make you think carefully about how subtle media pressures influence our
self-image and self-esteem. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is on the increase as a psychological
illness underpinning Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa. Cosmopolitan's favourite Relationship
Counsellor examines a diversity of attendant issues including - as you might expect -
Cosmetic Surgery and its role.
A fascinating read for the Summer beaches with much more
substance than the traditional potboiler. Linda is senior lecturer at Andrew's old alma
mater London Guildhall University. |
| Criminal Profiling :- selection & info. 
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*NEW* Criminal Profiling
An Introduction to Behavioural Evidence Analysis
Brent Turvey
This comprehensive and fascinating work is completely
unique among existing literature in that it is centred on the Deductive Profiling method
developed by the author. It is a perfect companion for students and professionals in law
enforcement, mental health criminology and legal communities including clinicians involved
in offender assessment.
If ever you wondered what Agent Starling might have been
studying before she interviewed Hannibal Lecter look no further.
Fortunately, the book is written in a style accessible
to a wider audience.
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Counselling Parents of Children with Chronic Illness or Disability
Selection & information. |
Counselling Parents of Children with Chronic
Illness or Disability by Hilton
Davis (BPS books)
This book is aimed to assist medical staff, doctors, nurses and
other carers relate to parents in ways that facilitate their reconciliation and adaptation
to their child's illness. The key essential is communication and the skills it
necessitates.
The author Hilton Davis is Professor of Child Health Psychology
at the United Medical and Dental Schools at Guy's Hospital, London, U.K.
Hilton Davis was Andrew Walton's personal tutor and lecturer in
Psychopathology and Personality Assessment when he was a student in London (1974 - 1977)
The style of authorship is typically precise and informative
while including the humanity that Professor Davis is famous for in the face of probably
the hardest issue to broach with parents especially of young children.
This book is an indispensible addition to every psychologist's,
nurse's and doctor's bookshelf. |
