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Life is a sequence of emotional states. But what are emotions and why are they so important to us? In one of the most extensive investigations of the emotions ever published, Robert Roberts develops a novel conception of what emotions are and then applies it to a large range of types of emotion and related phenomena. Aimed principally at philosophers and psychologists, this book will certainly be accessible to readers in other disciplines such...

Life is a sequence of emotional states. But what are emotions and why are they so important to us? In one of the most extensive investigations of the emotions ever published, Robert Roberts develops a novel conception of what emotions are and then applies it to a large range of types of emotion and related phenomena. Aimed principally at philosophers and psychologists, this book will certainly be accessible to readers in other disciplines such...

Twenty emerging British authors are featured in this anthology of short stories that celebrates imagination and daring in writing. The themes of these works push the limit of the traditional short story form and simultaneously offer isolated moments of truth. Characters range from world-smashing behemoths to role-playing plush toys to a man forced to reckon with a mysterious briefcase. Offering a snapshot of the next generation of British lite...

Americans tend to turn to psychology when they want to understand themselves. Today, contemporary psychology presents itself as a science, which can and ought to function independently of theology: it emphasizes individual fulfillment and sometimes suggests that we are little more than the sum total of our genes and our environment. Christians, who believe themselves to be called to develop virtues such as love, humility, faith, perseverance, ...

A proposal for a Christian psychology that draws on a Biblical critique of several popular psychologies. Psychology has invaded the Christian Church. While the imprint of modern psychology on Christians is not all bad, it can sometimes contradict and even displace true Christianity. Roberts offers a critical examination of several influential psychologies and compares their virtues with Christian virtues.

Ausgerechnet den alten, versoffenen Raufbold Marshal Cogburn (John Wayne) bittet die 14-jährige Matty (Kim Darby) um Hilfe, um die Mörder ihres Vaters zu fangen. Der alte Reuben Cogburn, den alle nur "Rooster" nennen, hat zwar nur noch ein Auge und seine besten Jahre längst weit hinter sich, doch zusammen mit Texas-Ranger La Boef (Glen Campbell) und der mutigen Matty im Schlepptau nimmt er es noch immer mit allen Schurken auf ...