Author: Richard J. Gerrig
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1933771054
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Survivor has proven to be one of the most popular shows to ever hit television screens. What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us — by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world — about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists — and fans of Survivor — unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken — Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!
The Psychology of Survivor
Author: Richard J. Gerrig
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1933771054
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Survivor has proven to be one of the most popular shows to ever hit television screens. What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us — by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world — about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists — and fans of Survivor — unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken — Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!
Publisher: BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN: 1933771054
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Survivor has proven to be one of the most popular shows to ever hit television screens. What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us — by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world — about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists — and fans of Survivor — unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken — Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!
Weightless
Author: Gregg McBride
Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
ISBN: 1937612708
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
You know what you need to do to lose weight, so why can't you do it? Morbidly obese and desperately unhappy, Gregg McBride asked himself this question for years, until something different finally "clicked," and enabled him to embark on a weight-loss journey of 250 pounds that has now lasted ten years and still counting. Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking in its honesty, Weightless is Gregg's story, but it is much more. It's an exclusive weight-loss plan with menus, recipes, exercises, and motivational techniques. Weightless will move, educate, entertain, and inspire anyone who is ready for change. Gregg McBride is a film and television writer and producer living in Los Angeles, where he works for companies including Disney, Paramount, Sony, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and others. His blog, JustStopEatingSoMuch.com, focuses on the topics of weight loss and food addiction. McBride has made multiple appearances on the Today Show and is also the author of the book Just Stop Eating So Much!, as well as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN, is the longtime nutrition and health expert for the Today Show, a contributing editor to Woman's Day magazine, and the New York Times best-selling author of Food Cures and Joy Fit Club.
Publisher: Central Recovery Press, LLC
ISBN: 1937612708
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
You know what you need to do to lose weight, so why can't you do it? Morbidly obese and desperately unhappy, Gregg McBride asked himself this question for years, until something different finally "clicked," and enabled him to embark on a weight-loss journey of 250 pounds that has now lasted ten years and still counting. Alternately hilarious and heartbreaking in its honesty, Weightless is Gregg's story, but it is much more. It's an exclusive weight-loss plan with menus, recipes, exercises, and motivational techniques. Weightless will move, educate, entertain, and inspire anyone who is ready for change. Gregg McBride is a film and television writer and producer living in Los Angeles, where he works for companies including Disney, Paramount, Sony, ABC Family, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, and others. His blog, JustStopEatingSoMuch.com, focuses on the topics of weight loss and food addiction. McBride has made multiple appearances on the Today Show and is also the author of the book Just Stop Eating So Much!, as well as a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. Joy Bauer, MS, RD, CDN, is the longtime nutrition and health expert for the Today Show, a contributing editor to Woman's Day magazine, and the New York Times best-selling author of Food Cures and Joy Fit Club.
Divine Intervention
Author: Lutishia Lovely
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1617735868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Minister King Brook's daughter, Princess, is about to marry the man she thinks she loves. until a disaster leaves her lavish wedding - and her life - in shambles. Her ex has returned to win her back. Her grandfather, the Reverend Doctor Pastor Bishop Overseer Mister Stanley Obadiah Meshach Brook, Jr., is making his own contribution to the matrimonial mayhem. And her mother, Tai, is a menopausal mess...
Publisher: Dafina
ISBN: 1617735868
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Minister King Brook's daughter, Princess, is about to marry the man she thinks she loves. until a disaster leaves her lavish wedding - and her life - in shambles. Her ex has returned to win her back. Her grandfather, the Reverend Doctor Pastor Bishop Overseer Mister Stanley Obadiah Meshach Brook, Jr., is making his own contribution to the matrimonial mayhem. And her mother, Tai, is a menopausal mess...
A Hollywood Affair
Author: Lucy Broadbent
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755355067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Love and loyalties get tested in another gripping LA drama from Lucy Broadbent. Pearl Sash lives the dream. Adoring husband, perfect child, and a glamorous Hollywood Hills mansion. Shame how perfect gets boring, isn't it? Cue the re-entrance of Brett. Dangerous, sexy Brett who she married years ago, and who left her the second his own Hollywood star was rising. Now he's back, wanting to start over. No man ever made her feel so bad. No man ever made her feel so good! Will Pearl make the right decision to get her own Hollywood ending?
Publisher: Headline
ISBN: 0755355067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
Love and loyalties get tested in another gripping LA drama from Lucy Broadbent. Pearl Sash lives the dream. Adoring husband, perfect child, and a glamorous Hollywood Hills mansion. Shame how perfect gets boring, isn't it? Cue the re-entrance of Brett. Dangerous, sexy Brett who she married years ago, and who left her the second his own Hollywood star was rising. Now he's back, wanting to start over. No man ever made her feel so bad. No man ever made her feel so good! Will Pearl make the right decision to get her own Hollywood ending?
Who's Calling the Shots?
Author: Jennifer Rae
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460344499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Lights… Camera… Sizzling attraction! Director Jack Douglas needs a hit. High ratings keep his volatile father sweet, and therefore his mother happy—and she's the only thing Jack cares about. New TV show Perfect Match looks ideal. A dating reality show is not contestant Brooke Wright's idea of fun. But it's an incredible chance to promote her family's deluxe sports brand and give something back to her adopted sisters. If only she could ignore the maddeningly hot guy in charge! So when the cameras stop rolling, how long will they be able to keep their eyes on the prize…and their hands off each other?
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460344499
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 119
Book Description
Lights… Camera… Sizzling attraction! Director Jack Douglas needs a hit. High ratings keep his volatile father sweet, and therefore his mother happy—and she's the only thing Jack cares about. New TV show Perfect Match looks ideal. A dating reality show is not contestant Brooke Wright's idea of fun. But it's an incredible chance to promote her family's deluxe sports brand and give something back to her adopted sisters. If only she could ignore the maddeningly hot guy in charge! So when the cameras stop rolling, how long will they be able to keep their eyes on the prize…and their hands off each other?
Introduction to Singapore
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 6690258181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Singapore is a small island city-state located in Southeast Asia with a diverse population of people from different ethnic backgrounds such as Chinese, Malay, and Indian. It is widely known for its high standards of living, impeccable cleanliness, and booming economies. Singapore has also been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world by various surveys over the years. It is a highly developed country with a highly educated workforce, advanced infrastructure, and excellent health care systems. The country's economy is heavily dependent on exports, mainly electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Singapore is also a popular tourist destination showcasing their vibrant culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by The Bay, and Sentosa Island. However, Singapore's journey towards growth has not been without challenges. The country’s strategic location led to it being a colony of several different countries over the years, Chinese dialects and Malay are the official languages, but English is commonly used as a medium of communication due to its role in international trade. The country's size has also been a significant challenge, leading to government initiatives such as reclaiming land from the sea to make more land available for development. Despite these challenges, Singapore has overcome many odds to become one of the most successful and progressive countries in the world. It is an example to many other countries on how to prioritize education, infrastructure, and innovation to drive national growth and development.
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 6690258181
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Singapore is a small island city-state located in Southeast Asia with a diverse population of people from different ethnic backgrounds such as Chinese, Malay, and Indian. It is widely known for its high standards of living, impeccable cleanliness, and booming economies. Singapore has also been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world by various surveys over the years. It is a highly developed country with a highly educated workforce, advanced infrastructure, and excellent health care systems. The country's economy is heavily dependent on exports, mainly electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals. Singapore is also a popular tourist destination showcasing their vibrant culture, cuisine, and iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by The Bay, and Sentosa Island. However, Singapore's journey towards growth has not been without challenges. The country’s strategic location led to it being a colony of several different countries over the years, Chinese dialects and Malay are the official languages, but English is commonly used as a medium of communication due to its role in international trade. The country's size has also been a significant challenge, leading to government initiatives such as reclaiming land from the sea to make more land available for development. Despite these challenges, Singapore has overcome many odds to become one of the most successful and progressive countries in the world. It is an example to many other countries on how to prioritize education, infrastructure, and innovation to drive national growth and development.
Sure up Your Funds
Author: Preston S. Walker
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503587312
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
I HAVE more than 25 years of political, non-profi t fund raising experience.. Preston Walker brings a riveting and innovative focus to the fundraising world. Prestons book captures the ideal fundraising enthusiast.Making fundraising fun and exciting. Sure up your funds is on the cutting edge of raising capital. Love it.. Jeff rey Walker, MBA/HCM Dir. of Quality & System Improvement, American Heart Association
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503587312
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 526
Book Description
I HAVE more than 25 years of political, non-profi t fund raising experience.. Preston Walker brings a riveting and innovative focus to the fundraising world. Prestons book captures the ideal fundraising enthusiast.Making fundraising fun and exciting. Sure up your funds is on the cutting edge of raising capital. Love it.. Jeff rey Walker, MBA/HCM Dir. of Quality & System Improvement, American Heart Association
The Rules
Author: Nancy Holder
Publisher:
ISBN: 0385741006
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
High school junior Robin Brissett accompanies her best friend Beth to the hottest party of the year knowing there will be alcohol, drugs, sex, and a scavenger hunt designed to scare and thrill, but this year the school's elite are not the hunters--but the hunted.
Publisher:
ISBN: 0385741006
Category : Conduct of life
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
High school junior Robin Brissett accompanies her best friend Beth to the hottest party of the year knowing there will be alcohol, drugs, sex, and a scavenger hunt designed to scare and thrill, but this year the school's elite are not the hunters--but the hunted.
Mixed Race Hollywood
Author: Mary C. Beltran
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814789676
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
A Kansas City Star 2008 Notable Book Since the early days of Hollywood film, portrayals of interracial romance and of individuals of mixed racial and ethnic heritage have served to highlight and challenge fault lines within Hollywood and the nation’s racial categories and borders. Mixed Race Hollywood is a pioneering compilation of essays on mixed-race romance, individuals, families, and stars in U.S. film and media culture. Situated at the cutting-edge juncture of ethnic studies and media studies, this collection addresses early mixed-race film characters, Blaxploitation, mixed race in children’s television programming, and the "outing" of mixed-race stars on the Internet, among other issues and contemporary trends in mixed-race representation. The contributors explore this history and current trends from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives in order to better understand the evolving conception of race and ethnicity in contemporary culture.
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 0814789676
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
A Kansas City Star 2008 Notable Book Since the early days of Hollywood film, portrayals of interracial romance and of individuals of mixed racial and ethnic heritage have served to highlight and challenge fault lines within Hollywood and the nation’s racial categories and borders. Mixed Race Hollywood is a pioneering compilation of essays on mixed-race romance, individuals, families, and stars in U.S. film and media culture. Situated at the cutting-edge juncture of ethnic studies and media studies, this collection addresses early mixed-race film characters, Blaxploitation, mixed race in children’s television programming, and the "outing" of mixed-race stars on the Internet, among other issues and contemporary trends in mixed-race representation. The contributors explore this history and current trends from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives in order to better understand the evolving conception of race and ethnicity in contemporary culture.
The Advocate
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gay liberation movement
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gay liberation movement
Languages : en
Pages : 740
Book Description