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Brian Hughes

    Brian Hughes is Professor of Psychology at the National University of Ireland, Galway. His research focuses on psychological stress and its impact on health, and on psychosocial moderators of stress processes. He also writes widely on the psychology of empiricism and of empirically disputable claims, especially as they pertain to science, health, and medicine.

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    Psychology Express: Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology (Undergraduate Revision Guide)
    The Psychology of Brexit
    Jock McAvoy
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    • Jock McAvoy

      • 250 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
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      Bred in a tough 1930s Manchester neighbourhood, Jock McAvoy was a ferocious fighter who fought hard to give his family a better standard of living. Many older boxing journalists believe that the romance of the ring and its hungry exponents rest, almost entirely, in the years gone by. The 1930s were, without doubt, the greatest period in British boxing history. For working people this period was hard and no welfare state, often oppressive conditions of employment, the working family lived on wages that allowed no margin for illness. McAvoy was one such ordinary individual with a ferocious desire to succeed put food on the table for his family.

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    • The Psychology of Brexit

      From Psychodrama to Behavioural Science

      • 180 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
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      The Psychology of Brexit examines the psychological causes, catalysts, and consequences of Brexit.

      The Psychology of Brexit
    • Michael Mallin

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
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      Michael Mallin was a devout Catholic, a temperance advocate, father of four young children and husband to a pregnant wife when he was executed for his part in the Easter Rising. In this revealing new book, the first ever biography of Mallin, Brian Hughes asks what led such a man, with so much to lose, to wage war against the British in 1916?

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    • Marvelous

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
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      Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, Marvelous Marvin Hagler held the world title for 12 defences, his bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran entering fistic folklore. Marvelous tells Hagler's extraordinary life story for the first time, and gets right to the heart of a complex and charismatic man.

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    • Hit Man: The Thomas Hearns Story

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
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      This biography delves into the life of Thomas "Hit Man" Hearns, a legendary figure in American boxing. It explores his rise to fame, detailing his remarkable career, personal struggles, and the impact he had on the sport. Through in-depth research and interviews, the book captures Hearns' unique fighting style, his legendary bouts, and his legacy as one of boxing's greatest champions. It offers insights into his character, the challenges he faced, and his contributions to the boxing world.

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    • A Law Unto Myself

      The candid professional and personal memoirs of a British lawyer

      • 372 stránek
      • 14 hodin čtení

      The narrative follows Brian, a dynamic character whose life is filled with adventures, ghost stories, and romantic escapades. His experiences paint a vivid picture of a man who embodies the spirit of a "rolling stone," constantly moving and engaging with the world around him. This intriguing blend of personal anecdotes and captivating tales presents a unique exploration of a life that seems almost too extraordinary to be true.

      A Law Unto Myself