Author: Ronald K. Siegel Ph.D.
Publisher: Park Street Press
Keywords: altering, substances, mind, drive, universal, intoxication
Number of Pages: 384
Published: 2005-04-08
List price: $18.95
ISBN-10: 1594770697
ISBN-13: 9781594770692

A scientific and cultural exploration of the pursuit of altered states of consciousness in both humans and animals• Contains myriad studies and examples from the author’s 20 years of research• By the foremost authority on the social and psychological effects of drug useHistory shows that people have always used intoxicants. In every age, in every part of the world, people have pursued intoxication with plants, alcohol, and other mind-altering substances. In fact, this behavior has so much force and persistence that it functions much like our drives for food, sleep, and sex. This "fou

Author: Ronald K. Siegel
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Keywords: paranoia, voices, whispers
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 1996-02-09
List price: $15.00
ISBN-10: 0684802856
ISBN-13: 9780684802855

In a mesmerizing journey into mental illness, the author of Intoxication and Fire in the Brain captures the suspicion, terror, and rage that possess the minds of paranoids. "Horrifying and utterly fascinating . . . a hard book to put down."--Bettyann Kline, Los Angeles Times.

Author: Ronald D. Siegel
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Keywords: everyday, problems, practices, mindfulness, solution
Number of Pages: 356
Published: 2009-11-09
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1606232940
ISBN-13: 9781606232941

Mindfulness offers a path to well-being and tools for coping with life’s inevitable hurdles. And though mindfulness may sound exotic, you can cultivate it--and reap its proven benefits--without special training or lots of spare time. Trusted therapist and mindfulness expert Dr. Ronald Siegel shows exactly how in this inviting guide. You’ll get effective strategies to use while driving to work, walking the dog, or washing the dishes, plus tips on creating a formal practice routine in as little as 20 minutes a day. Flexible, step-by-step action plans will help you become more focused

Authors:Christopher K. Germer PhD, Ronald D. Siegel PsyD, Pa
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Keywords: psychotherapy, mindfulness
Number of Pages: 333
Published: 2005-03-09
List price: $45.00
ISBN-10: 1593851391
ISBN-13: 9781593851392

Responding to growing interest among psychotherapists of all theoretical orientations, this practical book provides a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its clinical applications. The authors, who have been practicing both mindfulness and psychotherapy for decades, present a range of clear-cut procedures for implementing mindfulness techniques and teaching them to patients experiencing depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and other problems. Also addressed are ways that mindfulness practices can increase acceptance and empathy in the therapeutic relationship. The book reviews the phil

Authors:Roberta M. Siegel, Anique Qureshi, Joel G. Siegel,
Publisher: Global Professional Publishing
Keywords: commerce, electronic, handbook, international
Number of Pages: 309
Published: 2000-04-18
List price: $65.00
ISBN-10: 1888998865
ISBN-13: 9781888998863

· legal, taxation, and accounting issues of e-commerce· electronic banking and payment systemsThe International Handbook of Electronic Commerce covers all aspects of the hot topic--e-commerce! The Handbook is designed to assist managers in implementing electronic commerce in their organizations, improving its efficiency and viability, and safeguarding and maintaining e-commerce systems. It is designed as a practical "how-to" guide, offering extensive examples to illustrate practical applications. The tools and techniques in this handbook can be adapted outright or modified to suit individual

Authors:Allan Siegel, Allan Siegel, Steven S. Zalcman,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: disorders, mental, behavior, basis, neuroimmunological
Number of Pages: 438
Published: 2008-11-14
List price: $149.00
ISBN-10: 0387848509
ISBN-13: 9780387848501

The fields of neuroscience, neuroimmunology, and psychiatry have seen remarkable growth over the past decade. For many years, it was believed that viruses, bacteria and other pathogens could precipitate psychiatric and neurological abnormalities. Recent developments in the field of neuroimmunology have provided insights into the possible relationships between immune function and behavioral disorders. Specifically, a physiological feedback loop between the brain and immune systems, notably involving cytokines, have been identified, thus permitting an analysis of how pathogens may come to potent

Authors:Ronald G. Davis, Ronald L. Nickelson, Jonathan Under
Publisher: Standard Publishing Company
Keywords: commentary, lesson, standard, niv
Number of Pages: 447
Published: 2002-05
List price: $16.99
ISBN-10: 078471293X
ISBN-13: 9780784712931