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In this uncompromising investigation into today’s most urgent issues, Naomi Wolf uses her own wildly politicized pilgrimage—from New York Times bestselling author and high-level Democratic consultant to a journalist cast out from the elite political and social circles she once moved through—as a stunning narrative framework that is both chilling and incisive.

What is it about evil that we find so compelling? From our obsession with serial killers to violence in pop culture, we seem inescapably drawn to the stories of monstrous acts and the aberrant people who commit them. But evil, Dr. Julia Shaw argues, is all relative, rooted in our unique cultures. What one may consider normal, like sex before marriage, eating meat, or being a banker, others find abhorrent. And if evil is only in the eye of the beholder, can it be said to exist at all?

A vivid and enlightening oral history of homelessness in the Las Vegas storm drains and the hard work of reentering mainstream society. Dark Days, Bright Nights is the follow-up to the best-selling Beneath the Neon and shares the harrowing stories of Sin City's most marginalized people, from bottoming out in homelessness to mending relationships with family and adjusting to jobs, housing, and sobriety.

Timeless, classic, and ancient wisdom by the Italian philosopher, political strategist, intellectual. Niccolò Machiavelli. We study about Machiavellinism, which is supposedly based on political essays written by Machiavelli in the 1500s during the Renaissance. However, many rulers and powerful people have been exploiting these principles to continue their dominance over their kingdoms. Cory Smith brings you a curated version of those very same principles, that holds the potential to change your life. Learn them and change your life forever.

Do you finally want to break free from narcissists and start living your best life? You are someone who can be anything you want in life, and definitely someone who is capable of so much more than you think is possible right now. All you need to do to manifest this vision is to embrace a path that will guide you from A to B in a deeply authentic way.

If you want to discover how to detect when some people uses lies and manipulation, then pay attention. Two manuscripts in one audiobook: Part one of this audiobook helps you to understand what is meant by “psychological warfare” and how it affects you and the people you love. Part two of this audiobook will show you how Machiavellian people are adept at hiding the truth from you, and how they manipulate, persuade, and negotiate with other people.

Defend yourself from manipulation and discover how to master your mind. Are you searching for the latest, most powerful insights into the art of dark psychology? Want to learn how to protect yourself from manipulative people, unearth the secrets of mind control, and gain a profound understanding of human behavior? Delve into the dark world of manipulation and psychology with this comprehensive guide, uncovering the countless different ways that people subconsciously influence each other - along with how you can use this knowledge to your own advantage.

Why has music so often served as an accomplice to transcendent expressions of gender? Why did the query "is he musical?" become code, in the 20th century, for "is he gay?" Why is music so inherently queer? For Sasha Geffen, the answers lie, in part, in music’s intrinsic quality of subliminal expression, which, through paradox and contradiction, allows rigid gender roles to fall away in a sensual and ambiguous exchange between performer and listener. Glitter Up the Dark traces the history of this gender fluidity in pop music from the early 20th century to the present day.

Many critiques of the Trump era contrast it with the latter half of the 20th century, when the United States seemed governed more by statesmen than by special interests. Without denying the extraordinary vigor of President Trump's assault on traditional ethical and legal norms, Jonathan Marshall challenges the myth of a golden age of American democracy. Drawing on a host of original archival sources, he tells the shocking story of how well-protected criminals systematically organized the corruption of American national politics after World War II.

Dark psychology is the name for the latest trend: Finding out about the dark side of human nature. In this guide to that deception, we will touch on that dark side and how it is used. We will go over some conspiracies and conspiracy theories that are creepier than you might think. People manipulate all the time, even when they don’t realize it. But the trick is to notice it when it’s happening. All in all, this audiobook can give you a lot of insights into the use of persuasion and manipulation.

My Sweet Darkness is a unique poetry collection that explores themes of trauma, heartbreak, loss, love, healing, self-love, personal transformation, and self-esteem. Sometimes transgressive, sometimes playful, and at times philosophical, these deeply personal poems offer companionship to those going through dark phases of their lives. With its lyrical style, "My Sweet Darkness" invites readers to embrace the shadows within, offering solace in the beauty of the night and the depth of the human soul. With a voice that echoes in the corridors of the heart, these poems guide you through the ...

Ever wondered about the discrepancies between Western perceptions of Islam and its genuine teachings? In a world where outward appearances can obscure deeper truths, this book delves into one of the most misinterpreted religions today. Elass reveals the stark discrepancies between the image of Islam portrayed by Western media and Muslim advocates and the religion’s genuine teachings and historical practices that remain less visible. The book navigates the core of Islam, challenging common narratives and shedding light on the traditional teachings at the heart of its sacred texts. Elass ...

When the San José mine collapsed outside of Copiapó, Chile, in August 2010, it trapped thirty-three miners beneath thousands of feet of rock for a record-breaking sixty-nine days. After the disaster, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Héctor Tobar received exclusive access to the miners and their tales, and in Deep Down Dark, he brings them to haunting, visceral life. We learn what it was like to be imprisoned inside a mountain, understand the horror of being slowly consumed by hunger, and experience the awe of working in such a place-underground passages filled with danger.

At a time when political, environmental and social gloom can seem overpowering, this remarkable book offers a lucid, affirmative and well-argued case for hope. This exquisite work traces a history of activism and social change over the past five decades - from the fall of the Berlin Wall to the worldwide marches against the war in Iraq. Hope in the Dark is a paean to optimism in the uncertainty of the 21st century.

Master The Art Of Conversation And Become The Person Everyone Wants To Talk To Tired of feeling socially awkward? Ever wish you could just speak your mind without second-guessing yourself? We've all been there, that nervous feeling in the pit of your stomach before a big presentation, the awkward silence at a party, or the fear of saying something dumb that keeps you from connecting with people. But what if you could transform those moments of anxiety into opportunities to make friends, feel confident, and even get people to listen to you? Communication expert Cole McBride will help you tap...

This alpha male strategy guide will train you how to be a man who is able to effectively seduce women by being an asshole.

Mr. Fish wants to help his friend Ms. Clam when she loses her pearl, but though he's fast as a sailfish, as smart as dolphin, and as strong as a shark, Mr. Fish has a secret: He's scared of the dark!

No one likes doing something against their will or being manipulated into taking a certain action. Believe it or not, we are all subject to manipulation and deception. Dark psychology plays a major role in our daily social, professional, and personal lives, often without our awareness.

Would you rather learn how to protect yourself from Mental Manipulation or how to easily utilize Dark Psychology to manipulate others into giving you what you want without them realizing it? Unlock the secrets of the human mind with "Dark Psychology and Manipulation," a comprehensive audio guide that delves into the intricate world of mind control tactics, hypnosis, brainwashing, body language, persuasion, and NLP techniques. If you've ever wondered about the hidden forces that shape human behavior, this book is your key to unraveling the mysteries of the mind.

Cuckoos on the Mersey Books 1-3 In the shadows of Merseyside, a relentless battle rages for the soul of the city’s most vulnerable. Cuckoos on the Mersey plunges readers into the harrowing world of child protection teams and the Protecting Vulnerable People Unit (PVPU) of Merseyside Police. At the heart of the chaos is Leo, a sixteen-year-old ensnared by a violent organized crime group, struggling to escape the clutches of his ketamine addiction. When social services visit Angela, a neighbor in crisis, the situation spirals out of control. Deceptively quiet, her home hides a terrifying ...