The Man Who Couldn't Stop

The Man Who Couldn't Stop
Author: David Adam
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 337
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0374223955

Our siege mentality -- Bad thoughts -- The mademoiselle and the rat man -- An emerging obsession -- The OCD family -- Cruel to be kind -- The God obsession -- Animals and other relatives -- Man hands on misery to man -- The runaway brain -- Daddy's little helper -- The helicopter view -- Long live lobotomy -- Politics and prejudice -- A new dimension -- Final thoughts.

Her Darkest Nightmare

Her Darkest Nightmare
Author: Brenda Novak
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466888008

Her Darkest Nightmare, first in an electrifying series from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak THE HUNT FOR A SERIAL KILLER Evelyn Talbot knows that a psychopath can look perfectly normal. She was only sixteen when her own boyfriend Jasper imprisoned and tortured her—and left her for dead. Now an eminent psychiatrist who specializes in the criminal mind, Evelyn is the force behind Hanover House, a maximum-security facility located in a small Alaskan town. Her job puts her at odds with Sergeant Amarok, who is convinced that Hanover is a threat to his community...even as his attraction to beautiful Evelyn threatens to tear his world apart. BEGINS WITH AN ESCAPE FROM HER PAST Then, just as the bitter Alaskan winter cuts both town and prison off from the outside world, the mutilated body of a local woman turns up. For Amarok, this is the final proof he needs: Hanover has to go. Evelyn, though, has reason to fear that the crime is a personal message to her—the first sign that the killer who haunts her dreams has found her again. . .and that the life she has so carefully rebuilt will never be the same... “Brenda Novak's seamless plotting, emotional intensity, and true-to-life characters...make her books completely satisfying.”—New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan

The Sense of an Ending

The Sense of an Ending
Author: Julian Barnes
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2011-10-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307957330

BOOKER PRIZE WINNER • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A novel that follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he never much thought about—until his closest childhood friends return with a vengeance: one of them from the grave, another maddeningly present. A novel so compelling that it begs to be read in a single setting, The Sense of an Ending has the psychological and emotional depth and sophistication of Henry James at his best, and is a stunning achievement in Julian Barnes's oeuvre. Tony Webster thought he left his past behind as he built a life for himself, and his career has provided him with a secure retirement and an amicable relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, who now has a family of her own. But when he is presented with a mysterious legacy, he is forced to revise his estimation of his own nature and place in the world.

Forest Dreams, Forest Nightmares

Forest Dreams, Forest Nightmares
Author: Nancy Langston
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2009-11-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 0295989688

Across the inland West, forests that once seemed like paradise have turned into an ecological nightmare. Fires, insect epidemics, and disease now threaten millions of acres of once-bountiful forests. Yet no one can agree what went wrong. Was it too much management—or not enough—that forced the forests of the inland West to the verge of collapse? Is the solution more logging, or no logging at all? In this gripping work of scientific and historical detection, Nancy Langston unravels the disturbing history of what went wrong with the western forests, despite the best intentions of those involved. Focusing on the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington, she explores how the complex landscapes that so impressed settlers in the nineteenth century became an ecological disaster in the late twentieth. Federal foresters, intent on using their scientific training to stop exploitation and waste, suppressed light fires in the ponderosa pinelands. Hoping to save the forests, they could not foresee that their policies would instead destroy what they loved. When light fires were kept out, a series of ecological changes began. Firs grew thickly in forests once dominated by ponderosa pines, and when droughts hit, those firs succumbed to insects, diseases, and eventually catastrophic fires. Nancy Langston combines remarkable skills as both scientist and writer of history to tell this story. Her ability to understand and bring to life the complex biological processes of the forest is matched by her grasp of the human forces at work—from Indians, white settlers, missionaries, fur trappers, cattle ranchers, sheep herders, and railroad builders to timber industry and federal forestry managers. The book will be of interest to a wide audience of environmentalists, historians, ecologists, foresters, ranchers, and loggers—and all people who want to understand the changing lands of the West.

Gyroscope

Gyroscope
Author: Gary Black
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2011-12-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0741494906

Gyroscope is a compelling, revealing, and inspiring true story about a miraculous survival of sepsis. From onset to recovery, this book takes you on an in-depth perilous journey through this devastating illness, which includes near-death and out-of-body e

The Wandering Mind

The Wandering Mind
Author: John A. Biever
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2012-08-09
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1442216174

Have you ever had a daydream? If so, you’ve had a dissociative experience. The same is true if you’ve had an out-of-body moment or thought you were somewhere else as you drifted off to sleep. These are seemingly harmless and temporary dissociations. But further down the spectrum of such experiences, you find people actually traveling to a strange city and suddenly not remembering how they got there. You also find people with multiple personalities and other disordered thinking. In The Wandering Mind, Dr. John Biever and co-author Maryann Karinch use the stories of people all along the spectrum of dissociative conditions—from those who are “perfectly normal” to those diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder—to expose the natures and functions of dissociation. Their lives and stories serve as a way of exploring chronic dissociation and the trek back to good mental health. The authors look closely at what signs and symptoms indicate normal, everyday dissociation, and those that indicate a more serious problem. While daydreamers may not meet the criteria for diagnosis, trauma victims who relive their nightmares in real time may require both diagnosis and treatment. The authors also delve into the phenomenon of deliberate dissociation, such as Buddhist monks in meditation. And they take a close look at the process of diagnosing a dissociative disorder as well as factors that put patients on the road to reintegration and recovery.

Lost (The Allure Chronicles #3)

Lost (The Allure Chronicles #3)
Author: Alyssa Rose Ivy
Publisher: Alyssa Rose Ivy
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2016-03-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

When all that you love is left behind, you are lost… Owen is devastated. He was willing to give up everything for Daisy, but she refused. He wants to believe there is a way to bring her back, even if it means getting help from the unlikeliest of sources. Daisy is numb. She has lost any ability to feel human emotion. Her dreams are her only escape from her dull existence, and even those are fading. Owen and Daisy are both lost, and only their love for each other will bring them back together. *New Adult Paranormal Romance*

Chronicles of a Gorean Bard

Chronicles of a Gorean Bard
Author: Agarva
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Total Pages: 302
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1647021030

Chronicles of a Gorean Bard By: Agarva Witness the horror and destruction when the city is attacked. Be there as the lone warrior begins his quest to the hidden abode of the mysterious beings who wield the Blue Flame of Death protecting the planet. Become enthralled in the tale of a young American girl abducted and sold in the medieval world as a slave. Her confusion and ultimate understanding will keep the fascination alive as she learns to live on the mysterious and exotic planet of Gor, a beautiful, wondrous, and exciting place where many adventures and dangers await the unsuspecting traveler. A savage world that men share with the creatures of the planet. Sit back and relax as the Bard spins his tales of being transported there.

The Ecclesiastical Chronicles, Volume Two

The Ecclesiastical Chronicles, Volume Two
Author: Raymond Gordon
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2011-11-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1462067263

Continuing the epic story of the struggle between poor and rich as told in the first volume of The Ecclesiastical Chronicles, Raymond Gordons new novel, The Society, returns to the polished pews of St. Patricks Church in the village of Abersthwaithe on the small island of Ischalton. Following the scandalous inability of the Board of Advisers to the Vestry to honor their financial commitment to build a new, improved church in nearby Brewsters Village, the Bishop has made the group defunct. Even so, the members who formed the board, along with their newly recruited henchmen, continue their surreptitious plan to eradicate the stench of serfdom from St. Patricks Church. Personal conflicts, the quest for acceptance, concupiscence, the struggle for control, and civil war among the peasants once again cast their dark, sinister shadows over the church, thus proving that although pious humans may have a greater proclivity to moral rectitude, they nevertheless possess an innate and ironic propensity to degeneracy. The Ecclesiastical Chronicles offers a profound and sobering look at how hypocrisy and self-righteousness can destroy the foundation of Christs work, resulting in misery for all.

Unveiling the Unseen

Unveiling the Unseen
Author: Rajan Prakash
Publisher: Notion Press
Total Pages: 580
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The Book Explores the Symbiosis of Pest Control and Holistic Living Step into a world where the unseen forces of pests intertwine with the fabric of holistic well-being. In this ground breaking guide, Rajan Prakash seamlessly navigates the realms of pest control, offering strategic insights for DIY enthusiasts, professionals, and pet lovers alike. From crafting pest-resistant spaces to a culinary journey for disease-free dining. “Unveiling the Unseen” is a masterclass in merging ancient wisdom with modern science. Delve into real-world solutions. transcending disciplines, and ensuring every reader discovers the silent power of pest control for a truly holistic life.