A distinctively human aspect of the mind is its ability to handle both factual and counterfactual scenarios. This brings enormous advantages, but we are far from infallible in monitoring the boundaries between the real, the imaginary and the pathological. In the early modern period, particularly, explorations of the mind's ability to roam beyond the factual became mainstream. It was an age of perspective art, anamorphism and optical illusions; of prophecy, apocalyptic dreams, and visions; and of fascination with the supernatural.

This volume takes a fresh look at early modern...

In book 4 of the Shadow Series, Violet and her team are faced with sacrifice and loss and betrayal as Chicago becomes taken under military control, travels are made to the future, and new operations are tackled.

This brand new revision aid has been designed as a companion to the popular Mind Maps for Medical Students, from the same author, to help medical students memorize essential facts in the key specialty areas of psychiatry, obstetrics & gynaecology, paediatrics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology and orthopaedics. With over 100 maps included, the book will be invaluable throughout medical studies and particularly useful in the pressured run-up to final exams.

It's Christmastime in Chicago and Violet is busier than ever. Fear is making her life as difficult as he possibly can, and she's struggling. When Trinity offers her a place in their ranks, she hesitantly agrees. Life goes downhill from there and Violet wonders if she's made a mistake. In the third book of the Shadow Series, Violet reunites with friends and enemies alike, identities are revealed and secrets are told. The Shadow has huge responsibilities. Now she just has to balance them all.

Companion to Mind maps for medical students / Oliva Smith. 2015.

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