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• First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress.
  
• Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome.
  
• Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus.
  
• Explains the...

Written by two internationally-recognized experts in the field of stress management, the book shows how to identify the underlying causes of stress and how to set out a clear plan to manage both the causes of stress and its effects.

Aimed at the busy executive, How to Deal with Stress includes tips on topics such as time management, exercise, nutrition and relaxation techniques, as well as a new chapter on building problem solving skills. It can serve as a go to handbook for both home and office and a resource to dip into for quick advice.

• First concise, accessible, academically grounded book on the origins of the concept of stress.
  
• Explores different theories and models of stress such as the psychosomatic approach, homeostasis, and general adaptation syndrome.
  
• Discusses the work and intriguing contributions of key researchers in the field such as Walter Cannon, Hans Selye, Harold Wolff, and Richard Lazarus.
  
• Explains the...

• Offers the most authoritative resource available, discussing a range of stress theories as well as theories on preventative stress management and how to enhance well-being
• Timely given that stress is linked to seven of the ten leading causes of death in developed nations, yet paradoxically successful adaptation to stress can enable individuals to flourish
• Contributors are an international panel of authoritative researchers and...

This is a wide-ranging look at the factors which positively and negatively affect the wellbeing of children and families.

• Discusses core developmental competencies for later life, the role of the family, the impact of different settings, and factors associated with lower levels of wellbeing
• Brings together the latest research from leaders in the field of child development
• Outlines important recommendations for families, caregivers, educators, social workers, and policymakers to assure and increase child wellbeing
• Part of the six-volume Wellbeing:...