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Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham “Trauma is not just an event—it’s an imprint on the mind, brain, and body.” Dr. Bessel van der Kolk transformed the world’s understanding of trauma. From war-torn childhoods to neuroimaging labs, from therapy offices to yoga mats, his groundbreaking work redefined what it means to heal. In this accessible and deeply human volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Bessel van der Kolk traces the journey of the Dutch-born psychiatrist who helped the world see that trauma lives not ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: George A. Miller A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy George A. Miller transformed psychology by revealing the hidden architecture of the mind. With his famous paper on “The Magical Number Seven, Plus or Minus Two”, he showed that memory has clear limits, reshaping research on attention, learning, and information processing. From there, he co-founded psycholinguistics, helped launch the cognitive revolution, and built bridges to fields as diverse as linguistics, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. This concise yet powerful volume distils ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Edward B. Titchener A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Edward B. Titchener was one of the most influential — and controversial — figures in the making of modern psychology. A disciple of Wilhelm Wundt, he brought experimental psychology from Germany to America and built one of the most important laboratories of his age. His school of thought, structuralism, sought to dissect the mind into its basic elements with the same precision as a chemist analysing compounds. This concise yet powerful volume explores Titchener’s life, his strict vision of ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Francis Galton A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Francis Galton was a man of extraordinary curiosity and influence — a pioneer of statistics, psychometrics, and fingerprint identification, but also the controversial founder of eugenics. His work helped shape modern science, while also sparking some of the most important ethical debates in history. In this concise yet powerful volume, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Francis Galton distils his life’s work into clear, engaging chapters. From his early explorations in Africa to his groundbreaking ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy By Josh Graham Elizabeth Loftus changed the way we understand memory—forever. Her groundbreaking research revealed just how fragile and malleable our recollections can be, challenging the justice system, reshaping therapy, and sparking fierce debates about truth, trauma, and the human mind. In this concise yet rich portrait, Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Elizabeth Loftus takes you inside the story of a fearless scientist who refused to turn away from uncomfortable truths. From her early academic ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Roger Sperry A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Roger W. Sperry changed the way we understand the brain. His split-brain research revealed that the left and right hemispheres are not identical partners but specialised collaborators, each shaping our thoughts, language, creativity, and sense of self. Awarded the Nobel Prize in 1981, Sperry’s work challenged long-held assumptions about consciousness and continues to influence psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy. This concise yet powerful volume distils Sperry’s life and theories into clear, ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Ivan Pavlov A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Ivan Pavlov is one of psychology’s most recognisable names — yet his true story goes far beyond dogs, bells, and salivation. A Nobel Prize–winning physiologist turned pioneer of behavioural science, Pavlov transformed our understanding of how learning and environment shape behaviour. His theory of classical conditioning would influence not just psychology, but education, advertising, therapy, and politics for generations. This concise yet powerful volume distils Pavlov’s life and work into clear, ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Judith L. Herman A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Few voices have changed our understanding of trauma as profoundly as Judith L. Herman. From the recognition of complex PTSD to her groundbreaking book Trauma and Recovery, Herman reframed healing as a moral and social act — a movement from silence toward truth, safety, and connection. This concise yet powerful volume distils her life and work into an engaging narrative that bridges biography and theory. It traces her journey from post-war New York to the forefront of psychiatry, exploring how she ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Robert Cialdini A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Why do we say “yes” when we mean “no”? Robert B. Cialdini — the “godfather of influence” — revealed that our choices are not as rational as we imagine. From free samples to countdown timers, from political campaigns to digital algorithms, he showed that persuasion runs on hidden levers: reciprocity, authority, scarcity, social proof, commitment, liking, and unity. His research uncovered not only how these forces shape us, but how recognising them can protect us. This concise yet powerful...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carol Dweck A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy What if your potential wasn’t fixed? What if intelligence, skill, and even personality could change—not just a little, but profoundly—through effort, learning, and perseverance? Carol Dweck’s groundbreaking research on “mindsets” transformed how the world understands learning, achievement, and human growth. She revealed that a “fixed mindset” assumes talent and intelligence are innate, while a “growth mindset” recognises that skills can be developed through dedication, strategy, and ...

Navigating Mental Health: Autism – Understanding and Overcoming It Autism is not a flaw—it is a different way of experiencing the world. For millions of people, autism shapes perception, communication, and connection in unique and sometimes challenging ways. Yet behind the stereotypes and misunderstandings lies a powerful truth: autism is not about limitation, but about difference, resilience, and potential. This concise yet deeply compassionate volume brings clarity and insight to the realities of autism. From early signs and diagnostic pathways to lived experiences and evidence-based ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Donald Winnicott A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Donald W. Winnicott transformed how we think about childhood, parenting, and therapy. He showed that play is the birthplace of creativity, that authenticity flourishes in safe relationships, and that being a “good enough” caregiver matters more than being perfect. His gentle yet radical ideas reshaped psychoanalysis, influenced education, and reassured generations of parents that ordinary care is extraordinary. This concise yet powerful volume distils Winnicott’s life and work into clear, ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Anna Freud A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Written & Edited by Josh Graham Before trauma-informed therapy, before developmental psychology, before the term “child-centred”—there was Anna Freud. In this powerful and accessible volume, discover the story of the woman who transformed psychoanalysis from an abstract adult discipline into a compassionate, structured approach to children’s emotional life. The youngest daughter of Sigmund Freud, Anna Freud not only inherited a legacy—she reshaped it. From her pioneering work with wartime orphans ...

Navigating Mental Health: ADHD – Understanding and Overcoming It ADHD is one of the most widely misunderstood conditions in mental health. Too often reduced to stereotypes of distraction or hyperactivity, it is in reality a complex and diverse way of experiencing the world — one that can bring both real struggles and surprising strengths. In this concise yet powerful guide, Navigating Mental Health: ADHD offers a clear, compassionate exploration of the condition across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. It blends psychological science with lived understanding to create a portrait ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Stanley Milgram A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Stanley Milgram remains one of the most controversial figures in psychology. His infamous obedience experiments shocked the world, revealing how ordinary people could commit extraordinary harm when instructed by authority. At once unsettling and illuminating, his work forced society to confront difficult questions about morality, responsibility, and the hidden mechanics of power. This concise yet powerful volume distils Milgram’s life and research into clear, engaging chapters. From his Jewish ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Alfred Binet A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Written & Edited by Josh Graham "Intelligence is not what you know—but what you can learn." — Alfred Binet Alfred Binet changed the way we understand the human mind—not by reducing it to a number, but by insisting on its potential to grow. In a world where intelligence was once seen as fixed, inherited, and unchangeable, Binet introduced a different vision: intelligence as fluid, developing, and deeply responsive to education and environment. He didn’t create tests to rank children—he created ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: G. Stanley Hall A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy G. Stanley Hall was a trailblazer who helped shape psychology into a recognised discipline. Known as the first American to earn a PhD in psychology, the founder of the American Psychological Association, and the guiding force behind the study of adolescence, Hall left an indelible mark on education, development, and scientific thought. His work straddled science and culture, sparking debates that continue to echo today. This concise yet powerful volume distils Hall’s life and theories into engaging ...

[Contains explicit content] Join comedian and host Rachel Dratch on a tour through the straight talkin' Northeast! You'll hear stories and jokes about parades in Boston, squirrels in Vermont and Dunkin' Donuts pretty much all over. The comedy in this episode was recorded at live venues all around the country.

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Aaron Antonovsky A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Why do some people stay healthy under relentless stress? Medical sociologist Aaron Antonovsky turned that question into a revolution. Moving medicine from pathogenesis (what makes us sick) to salutogenesis (what creates health), he introduced the Sense of Coherence—comprehensibility, manageability, meaningfulness—as a practical compass for modern life. This concise yet powerful volume distils Antonovsky’s life, ideas, and legacy into clear, engaging chapters. From his research on Holocaust ...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Kurt Koffka A Gateway to His Life, Theories, and Legacy Kurt Koffka helped shift psychology from fragments to forms. At a time when behaviourism reduced the mind to stimulus and response, Koffka insisted that experience is patterned, structured, and meaningful — that the whole is other than the sum of its parts. This concise yet powerful volume distils Koffka’s life and ideas into clear, engaging chapters — from his early fascination with rhythm and language, through the birth of Gestalt psychology, to the principles that now underpin design, education, ...