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Literally meaning "science of the soul," psychology is simultaneously an academic discipline, a human science, and a profession practiced in a wide range of institutions: hospitals, schools, businesses, and so on. It is often lumped together under the umbrella term "psy" and suffers from a somewhat vague image. Yet, it is experiencing growing success, evidenced by the enthusiasm of young people for psychology studies, the proliferation of popular science magazines, and the increasingly frequent use of psychology as a subject of study.

To understand what is most important to human beings—happiness, love, creativity—we must delve into the mysteries of personality. To understand ourselves and others, we must distinguish not only what is common to all humanity, but also how human beings differ from one another in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

What are the most promising research areas in computer science today for medium- or long-term applications?
An internationally renowned researcher and a journalist explain about fifteen topics that often open up surprising perspectives. These range from robots capable of self-repair, to systems capable of learning and evolving, to the use of DNA molecules for complex calculations, and more.

Connected health, telehealth, telemedicine… Behind the concept of e-health, that is, the application of information and communication technologies to the field of health and well-being, lies a growing number of concepts, tools, and advances! Discover them in the latest issue of Science&Santé. So many hopes are placed in digital technology! With the emergence of new information and communication technologies

"A deep dive into the mind and impulses of a serial killer." Le Journal du dimanche

Delve into the private life of an anonymous serial killer,
A sociopath who is both frightening and fascinating.
From the initial act with a first victim to its grim denouement, the book takes you on a spiral of horror, dark humor, and social satire.
A blood-curdling journey that will leave you changed.

Jadowia, Poland. A land of heavy fields and dense forests, of gray souls and crimson sunsets. Though communist totalitarianism fell a few years earlier, its shadow still hangs over the village. Thus, Tomek's murder follows the established pattern: silence, oblivion, a pall of gloom. Only Leszek, an educated peasant, seems concerned with explaining it. But at what cost? The roots of this cowardly, collective guilt run far too deep, too ancient—and the dead do not forgive.

Are human beings uniquely endowed with a mind that strives to understand, interpret, and communicate, and the only ones to have invented instruments that peer into the depths of galaxies? Certainly not. We don't yet know where they are, how they live, or what they look like. But we can be sure that life exists elsewhere, somewhere among the hundreds of billions of stars and planets in the known universe.

B'dom is a personal services company specializing in new technologies. 150 experts, based throughout France, are available to individuals to provide them with personalized solutions in their homes. Since 2006, we have been providing installation, training, and maintenance for all connected products. Building on this experience, B'dom has chosen to collaborate with Eyrolles, a renowned publisher, to create a collection of practical guides.

The fundamental principles and key concepts of educational psychology are explained and presented in a clear and visual manual. Each chapter is structured as follows: a focus on essential concepts illustrated by 100 diagrams and tables and 200 photos; highlighted definitions and links to websites.

Vaccinations are so integral to modern life that it seems indecent to even question them. Despite an excessive vaccination schedule, only three vaccinations are mandatory, but many of us are swayed by social and media pressure. There is very little room left for objective information. Recent years have seen several high-profile scandals: contaminated blood, mad cow disease, and growth hormone.