Robert Wicks: 26 books
Perspective
The Calm Within the Storm
Language: English
Release Date: February 3, 2014
For generations, classic wisdom literature has taught that a healthy perspective can replenish our thirst for a meaningful and rewarding life. From its inception clinical psychology has followed suit, revealing that how we see ourselves and the world is more important than what we see or have-in essence,...
Riding the Dragon
10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times
Language: English
Release Date: November 26, 2012
With over 50,000 copies sold, Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction from the author with personal reflections and fresh perspectives on today's...
Understanding Audiences
Learning To Use the Media Constructively
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2000
Understanding Audiences helps readers to recognize the important role that media plays in their lives and suggests ways in which they may use media constructively. Author Robert H. Wicks considers the relationship between the producers and the receivers of media information, focusing on how messages...
European Aesthetics
A Critical Introduction from Kant to Derrida
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2013
In this seminal study, Robert Wicks provides a sweeping survey of European Aesthetics over the last two hundred years. Presenting the theories of sixteen important continental thinkers including Kant, Nietzsche, Freud, and Derrida, this the only comprehensive study of the evolution of continental thought...
by Robert J. Wicks
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: September 13, 2007
Author of several acclaimed books and expert in the field of secondary stress, psychologist Robert Wicks addresses the experience of the mental health professional and raises awareness of the insidious, almost silent psychological defenses of denial and avoidance in the life of the clinician. A concise...
The 2016 Presidential Election
The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2017
The 2016 Presidential Election: The Causes and Consequences of a Political Earthquake critically analyzes the 2016 presidential election. The chapters in this book identify key factors behind the election of Donald J. Trump, explore the unconventional campaign, analyze the unexpected election result,...
Primer on Posttraumatic Growth
An Introduction and Guide
Language: English
Release Date: July 18, 2012
"From the inspiring chapter quotes, to relevant historical and current research, to practical clinical directions, Primer on Posttraumatic Growth takes a giant step toward both grounding us and moving us ahead with strong hope for adjustment and growth in the post-trauma/loss world. This is a comprehensive,...
by Robert J. Wicks
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2012
One of the greatest gifts helping professionals can share with others is a sense of their own peace. However, retaining and renewing a sense of a healthy perspective requires not only self-care strategies, but also an awareness of basic profound, yet simple, wisdom themes.
The Inner Life of...
Cognitive Radio Communication and Networking
Principles and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2012
The author presents a unified treatment of this highly interdisciplinary topic to help define the notion of cognitive radio. The book begins with addressing issues such as the fundamental system concept and basic mathematical tools such as spectrum sensing and machine learning, before moving on to...
by Robert Qiu, Michael Wicks
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: August 4, 2013
Wireless Distributed Computing and Cognitive Sensing defines high-dimensional data processing in the context of wireless distributed computing and cognitive sensing. This book presents the challenges that are unique to this area such as synchronization caused by the high mobility of the nodes. The...
by Robert J. Wicks and Thomas E. Rodgerson
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Written by two counselors, this practical book shows everyday people how to reach out, listen with intention and offer hope when others reveal their personal problems.
Overcoming Secondary Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice
A Guide to Professional Resilience and Personal Well-Being
Language: English
Release Date: August 25, 2005
Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals working in today's health care settings must be prepared to offer support in dangerous times despite staffing shortages, financial pressures, and complex legal requirements. Overcoming Stress in Medical and Nursing Practice: A Guide to Professional...
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