psychological aspects

A collection of essays which explore some of the most tragic disasters in American history, including information on the sinking of the Titanic, the Challenger explosion, the Chicago fire, and the Exxon Valdez disaster.

Discusses issues surrounding death, including the stages of death, prolonging life, euthanasia, religious and cultural views, and funeral customs.

Relates the stories of several people whose parents were survivors of Nazi concentration camps and the effect this has had on their lives.

Describes a variety of superstitions observed by athletes in such sports as baseball, hockey, tennis, and football.

Presents strategies for playing soccer under pressure, dealing with various situations during a game, setting goals, playing with teammates, coping with coaches, and dealing with doubts and fears.

Encourages children to recognize different forms of beauty in various individuals and to see what is beautiful about themselves in the attached mirror.

A step-by-step pathway to the principles of fairness, integrity, and human dignity that defines a way of life and leads to success in business.

The author, a family psychologist, relates her experiencesas a therapist, explaining her theory of empowering individuals within the context of a supportive family environment.

Discusses the negative effects of Americans' ever present mathematics phobia on children and on society at large, explaining the necessity of improving math education and changing attitudes toward math so that individuals can fulfill their mathematical potential and take advantage of employment opportunities that call for logic and problem-solving skills.

Presents thirteen true stories by teens suffering from anxiety and addresses ways to deal with overwhelming worry.