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  • Music and Dementia

    Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care

    Music and Dementia: Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care presents research on the effect of music on the brain for neurodegenerative diseases and care. This volume examines the neurological impact of music from research to clinical application, offering case studies and practical steps. This book will be of interest to researchers in dementia and neurodegeneration, as well as ... Read more

    $181.59 CAD

  • Music and Dementia

    From Cognition to Therapy

    Dementia is the most significant health issue facing our aging population. With no cure to date, there is an urgent need for the development of interventions that can alleviate symptoms of dementia and ensure optimal well-being for people with dementia and their caregivers. There is accumulating evidence that music is a highly effective, non-pharmacological treatment for various symptoms of ... Read more

    $77.59 CAD

  • Music, Nostalgia and Memory

    Historical and Psychological Perspectives

    Series series Literature, Cultural and Media Studies (R0)
    How are our personal soundtracks of life devised? What makes some pieces of music more meaningful to us than others? This book explores the role of memory, both personal and cultural, in imbuing music with the power to move us. Focusing on the relationship between music and key life moments from birth to death, the text takes a cross-disciplinary approach, combining perspectives from a ‘history of ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • Why Are We Attracted to Sad Music?

    Series series Philosophy and Religion (R0)
    In this book, perspectives in psychology, aesthetics, history and philosophy are drawn upon to survey the value given to sad music by human societies throughout history and today. Why do we love listening to music that makes us cry? This mystery has puzzled philosophers for centuries and tends to defy traditional models of emotions. Sandra Garrido presents empirical research that illuminates the ... Read more

    $115.29 CAD

  • Music and Mourning

    Series series Music and Change: Ecological Perspectives
    While grief is suffered in all cultures, it is expressed differently all over the world in accordance with local customs and beliefs. Music has been associated with the healing of grief for many centuries, with Homer prescribing music as an antidote to sorrow as early as the 7th Century BC. The changing role of music in expressions of grief and mourning throughout history and in different cultures ... Read more

    $89.31 CAD

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  • How Children Learn

    From Montessori to Vygosky - Educational Theories and Approaches Made Easy

    by Linda Pound ...
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    An unrivalled introduction to the pioneers of educational theory that you won't be able to get through your studies without. This must-have book includes profiles on Vygotsky, Steiner, Montessori and Froebel, as well as 24 other theorists. ... Read more

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  • Social Psychology

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    Social psychology is about the people who populate our everyday lives, and how they affect our 'personal universe', defining who we are, and shaping our behaviour, beliefs, attitudes, and ideology. In an age where we've mapped the human genome and explored much of the physical world, the study of people's behaviour is one of the most exciting frontiers of scientific endeavor. In this Very Short ... Read more

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  • The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook

    Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions

    Increasing numbers of adults are realising that they have been living with an undiagnosed developmental condition, yet most information and support focuses on children. This leaves many adults confused and in the dark.The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-Diversity Handbook is a handy first-reference point guide to the full range of developmental conditions as they affect adolescents and adults. Each ... Read more

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    Psychotherapy and counselling are now widely available to help people overcome emotional and psychological difficulties in their lives. They involve spending time with a professional in an emotionally safe and structured relationship to explore and express the issues that cause distress and difficulty, whether long term self-doubts, relationship problems, or the impact of a trauma or crisis. As a ... Read more

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  • Understanding Childhood

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