John McLeod Boeken

The book introduces a flexible framework for counseling that is applicable across various therapy modalities and levels. Bestselling authors Cooper and McLeod emphasize a groundbreaking approach, aiming to enhance the practice of therapists by integrating diverse techniques and perspectives. This innovative guide is designed to support practitioners in adapting their methods to better meet the needs of their clients, fostering a more effective therapeutic environment.

Focusing on qualitative research in therapy, this second edition addresses the critical need to understand the mechanisms behind counseling and psychotherapy. It highlights the surge of research activity in the field and emphasizes the importance of integrating this knowledge into teaching and practice. By exploring unique aspects of qualitative methodologies, the book stands out as a vital resource for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic processes.

The foreword by Daniel B. Fishman, PhD, provides insights into the themes and significance of the book, offering a scholarly perspective that enhances the reader's understanding. Fishman highlights the author's contributions to the field and sets the stage for the discussions that follow, emphasizing the relevance of the work in contemporary contexts. His academic background lends authority to the analysis, making it a valuable introduction for readers seeking a deeper comprehension of the book's subject matter.

God of War is the third offering from John McLeod, and the final chapter in a trilogy of novels depicting the life of Alexander the Great. A sequel to Lion of Macedonia and Lord of the World, God of War tells the story of Alexander's epic and brutal invasion of India, his quest to reach the edge of the world, his disastrous return to the west, and then his untimely death in Babylon. God of War is a meticulously researched and believable dramatization of the final years of Alexander's life.It could have happened this way.

Revised and expanded, this version of the bestselling text, An Introduction to Counselling, provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of counselling and therapy. It is written in a clear, accessible style, covers all the core approaches to counselling, and takes a critical, questioning approach to issues of professional practice. Placing each counselling approach in its social and historical context, the book also introduces a wide range of contemporary approaches, including narrative therapy, systemic, feminist and multicultural. This third edition includes a new chapter on the important emerging approach of philosophical counselling, and a chapter on the counselling relationship, as well as expanded coverage of attachment theory, counselling on the internet, and solution-focused therapy. The text has been updated throughout, with additional illustrative vignettes and case studies.

Focusing on the formative years of Alexander the Great, this book delves into his childhood and adolescence, revealing the lesser-known aspects of his early life. It explores the influences and experiences that shaped him into a legendary figure, providing insights into his character development and the historical context of his upbringing in Macedonia.

Focusing on a 9,000-year timeline, this narrative account explores Indian history from the ancient Harappans to contemporary times, with a particular emphasis on significant events and issues of the 20th and 21st centuries. The book provides an engaging overview, making complex historical developments accessible to readers.

Postcolonialism has become one of the most exciting, expanding and challenging areas of literary and cultural studies today. Designed especially for those studying the topic for the first time, Beginning Postcolonialism introduces the major areas of concern in a clear, accessible, and organized fashion. It provides an overview of the emergence of postcolonialism as a discipline and closely examines many of its important critical writings.

Guardians of the Dead is the first novel in a new adventure series introducing Philip the Macedonian, a seasoned officer in the army of Alexander the Great. Philip accompanies his king in the conquest of Persia and ventures into the mountains beyond the palace of Persepolis. High among its desolate peaks, he discovers an ancient fortress and the night creatures that lurk inside. Fighting to save his men, Philip battles timeless evil and is drawn into the lives and passions of two mysterious eternal sisters. Guardians of the Dead is a fast-paced action story featuring an unstoppable adventurer and exploits to stretch the imagination.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.