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'How can I get in touch with this real self, underlying all my surface behaviour? How can I become myself?' Carl Rogers, US psychotherapistThe Inner Self is a book about the ways we hide from the truth about ourselves and the psychological freedom we enjoy when we finally face that most searching question of all: 'Who am I, really?'Hugh Mackay explores our 'top 20' hiding places - from addiction to materialism, nostalgia to victimhood. He explains how it is our fear of love's demands that drive us into hiding. He argues that love is our highest ideal, the richest source of life's meaning and purpose, and the key to our emotional security, personal serenity and confidence.Yet Mackay exposes the great paradox of human nature, that while love brings out our best, we don't always want our best brought forward.Powerfully written and drawing on a lifetime of research, The Inner Self is a work of extraordinary insight by one of Australia's most respected psychologists.

What really goes on in a marriage?Richard and Freya are, on the surface, a perfect couple. He has a thriving architectural practice; she plays the violin like an angel. They live in a beautiful home. They seem respectful and caring of one another.They should be happier than they are.In The Question of Love, Hugh Mackay has constructed a novel of stunning originality - both a sympathetic examination of a marriage and a nuanced exposition of the complexities and contradictions of human love. Starkly observed, beautifully written and intricately plotted, The Question of Love explores the myriad ways we resist the terrible beauty of true intimacy.

Memoirs Of The War Carried On In Scotland And Ireland is a historical account written by Hugh Mackay detailing his experiences during the late 17th century conflicts in Scotland and Ireland. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Scottish campaign and the second on the Irish campaign. Mackay provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the conflicts, the battles fought, and the strategies employed by both sides. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations, giving readers a glimpse into the life of a soldier during this time period.The Scottish campaign covers the period from 1689 to 1690, including the Battle of Killiecrankie and the Siege of Derry. Mackay describes the challenges faced by the Williamite forces, including harsh weather conditions and a lack of resources.The Irish campaign covers the period from 1689 to 1691, including the Siege of Athlone and the Battle of the Boyne. Mackay provides a detailed account of the various battles and skirmishes, as well as the political and social context of the conflict.Overall, Memoirs Of The War Carried On In Scotland And Ireland is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in learning about the late 17th century conflicts in Scotland and Ireland. Mackay's first-hand account provides a unique perspective on the events of the time, and his attention to detail makes this book a fascinating read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Generous, erudite, optimistic and candid...Hugh Mackay encourages us to find the best in ourselves and in our society in both good and troubled times.

How can you be sure you're doing the right thing? Can some actions be legally right, yet morally wrong? What are the rights and wrongs of leaving a relationship? Are the rules different for sex? Is it always wrong to tell a lie? Why be good?No one pretends that making moral choices is easy. In this updated edition, which includes a new prologue on the moral minefields of power and wealth, Hugh Mackay argues that because morality is all about the way we treat each other, we make our best decisions - at work, among friends, in the neighbourhood, in a marriage or a family - when we imagine how our actions might affect the wellbeing of others. Our moral choices actually help shape the kind of society we live in, for better or worse.At a time when many of us are struggling to navigate an ever more complex world, Right & Wrong offers you the essential tools for making confident moral choices, and for deciding what's right for you and for the people around you.

Ever wondered what 'human nature' really means?This new edition of What Makes Us Tick takes us beneath the often overwhelming surface noise of politics, economics, new technology and social change to explore something that hasn't changed: the ten desires that drive us all and, now in a new prologue, the seven characteristics that define us as a species. From our desire to be taken seriously, to be useful and to be loved, to the desire for more, the desire for control and the desire for something to believe in, these universal human motivations powerfully influence our behaviour towards each other. Hugh Mackay goes to the heart of what it means to be human. This is a book that explains us to ourselves and, in the process, helps us understand each other a little better. It also encourages us to lead more generous, compassionate lives.

Drawing on a rich body of empirical work, this text explores three core themes of information society debates: the transformation of culture through the information revolution; changing patterns of work; and the reconfiguration of time and space.