The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin.

The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their psy...

You picked up this book because you have started 12 projects and finished 2, and you know the loop by heart. The new idea arrives with a jolt, you buy the domain, tell 3 friends, feel alive for 4 days, then hit the dip at week 3 and chase the next shiny thing. You may have logged 8 hours at your desk and produced 2 hours of real work, losing 20 minutes per peek at messages, while 70% of interruptions were self initiated. Whatever brought you here, you share one belief this book proves: foc...

One of the few things we seemed to be certain of with respect to child-nature was that it is fancy-full. Childhood, we all know, is the age for dreaming; for living a life of happy make-believe. Even here, however, we want more accurate observation. For one thing, the play of infantile imagination is probably much less uniform than is supposed. There seem to be very serious children who rarely, if ever, indulge in a wild fancy. Mr. Ruskin has recently told us that when a child he was incap...

This book introduces interior design as a conceptual way of thinking, which is about ideas and how they are formulated. Now in its second edition, the book is enlarged to include topical subjects such as artificial intelligence, sustainability and climate change. The book prepares designers to focus on each concept independently as much as possible, whilst acknowledging relative connections without unwarranted influences unfairly dictating a conceptual bias, and is about that part of the d...

"Illusions: A Psychological Study" by James Sully delves into the intricate nature of perception and reality. Sully explores how illusions can shape our understanding of the world, revealing the psychological mechanisms behind our sensory experiences. Through a blend of philosophical inquiry and empirical observation, he examines various types of illusions, from visual to auditory, and their implications for human cognition. The book serves as a profound investigation into the mind's abili...

…The present volume takes a wide survey of the field of error, embracing in its view not only the illusions of sense dealt with in treatises on physiological optics, etc., but also other errors familiarly known as illusions, and resembling the former in their structure and mode of origin. I have throughout endeavoured to keep to a strictly scientific treatment, that is to say, the description and classification of acknowledged errors, and the explanation of these by a reference to their ps...

"An Essay on Laughter: Its Forms, Its Causes, Its Development and Its Value" by James Sully is a comprehensive exploration of laughter, delving into its various manifestations and underlying reasons. Sully examines laughter not just as a physical response but as a complex psychological phenomenon that reflects human emotions and social interactions. He categorizes laughter into different forms, analyzing how it serves as a tool for communication and social bonding, while also considering i...

In “Children's Ways” by James Sully, the author delves into the fascinating and complex world of childhood, exploring the unique perspectives, imaginative capacities, and developing minds of children. Sully's work, presented here in excerpted form, offers a comprehensive look at various aspects of child psychology, from their imaginative play and engagement with stories, to their language acquisition, their serious attempts to understand the world, their grappling with fears, and the emerg...

Effective communication skills are crucial in all aspects of nursing and midwifery practice - this book will enable readers to communicate effectively and with confidence in their professional practice. It focuses on the communication skills needed for the development of effective professional and therapeutic relationships. It is a 'how to do it' book that relates the theory of effective and ethical communication to the practice of nursing and midwifery and provides a framework for develop...

It is often said that the pleasure of form as contrasted with that of color is an intellectual pleasure arising from the perception of relations (unity in variety, proportion, etc.). In a sense this is true, for, as I hope to show in the course of this essay, the appreciation of form as compared with the enjoyment of color is saturated, so to speak, with the more refined sort of intellectual activity. But the fact that certain varieties of the arts of form, more especially outline drawing,...

Children's Ways by James Sully is a foundational and insightful exploration of childhood behavior, perception, and emotional development. Written by one of the early pioneers of psychology, the book shines a thoughtful light on how children think, learn, react, and grow, offering timeless observations that continue to inform modern developmental science.Sully draws from real-life examples, careful study, and compassionate understanding to examine the stages of chil...