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The seat of my mind by Jean-Nichol Dufour The seat of my mind by Jean-Nichol Dufour May 21, 2012 54469 words Read a sample
his is part 2 of a 10 books suite. This one is about a new way to see the mind. I will describe how I believe it connected to life systems, its interrelations with previous life developments, how its different parts take form, the importance of truth in its evolution, the consciousness-unconsciousness interactions, and the stagnating effect of conflicting definitions.
Revolted by Jean-Nichol Dufour Revolted by Jean-Nichol Dufour May 21, 2012 154243 words Read a sample
This is part 1 of a 10 books suite. In this one I explore different points of views expressing the revolt and frustration of the character at actually living in the current reality. The subject mostly turns around the personal life of the character while attacking the sources of his problems. It is an initiation to my vision of things too.
Rho Magna, the Laotian War Dragon by Mark Berent Rho Magna, the Laotian War Dragon by Mark Berent May 17, 2012 3834 words Read a sample
Combat fighter pilot Mark Berent writes of a dragon-shaped karst mountain in Laos along the Ho Chi Minh Trail that bristles with physical and psychological danger. He writes of it as he first saw it on an F-4 FAC mission from Ubon RTAFB in 1969. Then he adds an excerpt from "Phantom Leader," one of his historical fiction books about war and politics in the Vietnam era.
The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher The Pied Pipers of Autism by Leonard Oestreicher May 17, 2012 68395 words Read a sample
Puzzled by Autism? In the last 50 years TV, video screens, and talking toys have invaded the lives of our infants stealing them away from forming social connections and in the end causing 100,000's of children to suffer from autism. Pulling together hundreds of studies on autism The Pied Pipers of Autism comes to the startling conclusion that autism is largely preventable starting today.
Wagging My Redshift Tail - A Philosophy of Madness by Nepomuk Onderdonk Wagging My Redshift Tail - A Philosophy of Madness by Nepomuk Onderdonk April 27, 2012 91642 words Read a sample
It's work of philosophy and literature; the book "Writing and Madness" suggested that, after madness was set free from the insane asylums in the 60's, it's new home is literature, where it cannot talk directly to us, but instead intimates itself to us through the mysterious altars of the odd lives we read about and try to piece together.I have given my madness a home in "Wagging My Redshift Tail".
Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion Koreans Who Hate Seinfeld by Rodney Ohebsion April 17, 2012 6389 words Read a sample
Rodney Ohebsion on the psychology of persuasion. Sort of.
The S&M Feminist: Best Of Clarisse Thorn :: Free Sample by Clarisse Thorn The S&M Feminist: Best Of Clarisse Thorn :: Free Sample by Clarisse Thorn April 11, 2012 49932 words Read a sample
Clarisse Thorn is a feminist activist who has been writing about love, S&M, sex, gender theory and relationships since 2008. She's been published all over the Internet, from The Guardian to Jezebel, and has given lectures at universities and museums across the USA. Here, she's compiled a dozen of her best articles from 2008-2012. This is a free sample — Clarisse will release a longer Best-Of soon!
Le clivage français by Lundi Le clivage français by Lundi Feb. 18, 2012 1621 words Read a sample
Qu'est-ce que le clivage ? Quelques exemples de clivage. À quoi sert le clivage ? Quels sont ses inconvénients ? Pourquoi la France se complait-elle dans le clivage ?
Healing Victims. Cross-Cultural Approach by Natalia Levis-Fox Healing Victims. Cross-Cultural Approach by Natalia Levis-Fox Feb. 16, 2012 6547 words Read a sample
A step-by-step guide for professionals to heal victims and create a novel, successful, bright and intelligent type of personality instead of a “sufferer”. This project contains very effective, practically proven methods backed by solid scientific research
Explore your blind spot by Tom Stafford Explore your blind spot by Tom Stafford Dec. 03, 2011 1881 words Read a sample
Discover how the mind hides its tracks. This is a short guide to one of the secrets of mind and brain. Find out about the gaps in your vision and how your mind is designed to stop you noticing them.
The Kaizen Plan for Reducing Holiday Stress: Take Control of the Holidays 10 Minutes at a Time by Lynn Johnston The Kaizen Plan for Reducing Holiday Stress: Take Control of the Holidays 10 Minutes at a Time by Lynn Johnston Nov. 16, 2011 5596 words Read a sample
Is your holiday to-do list overwhelming? Do you have mixed feelings about the winter holiday season? The Kaizen Plan for Reducing Holiday Stress can help! Discover: - Nine strategies for dealing with the source of your stress - How to spend less and shop more efficiently - How to resist overindulging in holiday treats - Relieving stress with simple acupressure and other techniques
Mind Relief Manuscript by Jerry Stocking Mind Relief Manuscript by Jerry Stocking Nov. 16, 2011 26436 words Read a sample
It is the dawning of a new day. A day in which your mind is rested and at peace. You awaken energized and ready for anything. In this brand new book Jerry reveals simple tricks and exercises that will allow you to quiet your mind, reduce stress and think clearly You will access mental flexibility and deep inner peace while reading through this fast fun book, guaranteed to lighten your day!
Raising Your Self-Esteem by David Tuffley Raising Your Self-Esteem by David Tuffley Oct. 05, 2011 6102 words Read a sample
Despite standards of living at an all-time high, why do so many people live in misery and despair? This concise eBook can give you the tools you need to feel better and find real enjoyment in life. Healthy self-esteem is your birthright, not a luxury afforded to the lucky few.
How to Be Free by Aussie Scribbler How to Be Free by Aussie Scribbler Sep. 13, 2011 24148 words Read a sample
How can we free ourselves from mental suffering? How can we unlock what the poet William Blake referred to as “the mind-forged manacles” - those unhelpful, unfounded and inflexible habits of thought which keep us from reaching our true creative potential?
Inner-directed et other-directed by Lundi Inner-directed et other-directed by Lundi Sep. 04, 2011 1358 words Read a sample
A travers plusieurs exemples (pour qui voter ?,guerre civile, informations prématurées, crise des subprimes), Patrice Ranjard montre comment des individus ou des dirigeants inner ou other-directed vont réagir de façon totalement différente alors qu'ils disposent, au départ, des mêmes informations.
Ten Interesting Things About Human Behavior by Suzanne L. Davis Ten Interesting Things About Human Behavior by Suzanne L. Davis Sep. 03, 2011 6630 words Read a sample
A lighthearted look at things we do and why we do them.
Autorité patriarcale et autorité archaïque by Lundi Autorité patriarcale et autorité archaïque by Lundi Aug. 26, 2011 1980 words Read a sample
Qu'est-ce que l'autorité ? Pourquoi et comment sommes-nous passés d'une autorité « patriarcale » à une autorité dite « archaïque » ? Comment se différencient-elles ? Quelle est la relation avec une vision à court terme ou à long terme ? Quels liens avec les personnalités inner-directed et other directed ?
Forensic Dual Recovery by W. Strawn Douglas Forensic Dual Recovery by W. Strawn Douglas Aug. 20, 2011 17481 words Read a sample
FDR or Forensic Dual Recovery starts off with my admission that I was detained for ‎psychiatric reasons by the ex president of the World Psychiatric Association. From ‎there it goes on to talk about psychiatry at large and how the legalities of addiction to ‎drugs and psychiatric medications can have intermingled and tangled paths.‎
9 Shades Of Gray - Adventures In Schizophrenia by Jason Mintel 9 Shades Of Gray - Adventures In Schizophrenia by Jason Mintel July 24, 2011 28954 words Read a sample
Join me, in the asylum, as together we go on a very odd journey of discovery in my first mental institution experience. Enter a strange world, before I was diagnosed with schizophrenia, as I compete against other game show contestants in a battle to win genetic traits for my family tree. This book offers a better understanding of mental illness and a real view of the realm of thought disorders.
The Predator's Tits (The Tits Quadrilogy #4) by German Alcala The Predator's Tits (The Tits Quadrilogy #4) by German Alcala June 30, 2011 8161 words Read a sample
A final addition to the Tits Collection. Sixteen poems to tell a story of heartbreak, betrayal, and loss. Telling the story of the fall and reduction of a proud ambitious predator to a sniveling lonely creature who is turned into the number one public enemy after a suicide tears his inner circle apart, and his determination to rise again.
DEATH in the EYE by Kalyan Pilla DEATH in the EYE by Kalyan Pilla June 16, 2011 940 words Read a sample
The feelings of a person at the time of suicide.
.... And There Were Cracks ... by Alice B. Frieh .... And There Were Cracks ... by Alice B. Frieh June 14, 2011 17560 words Read a sample
Sexually abused as a three year old, Josie, used the only tool at her disposal - to block the memory, to forget. A teenage pregnancy, an abortion - the veneer had to crack. Memories came bubbling up.
PTSD: A Fifteen Minute Guide to Combat Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Brannan Vines PTSD: A Fifteen Minute Guide to Combat Related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by Brannan Vines June 13, 2011 3458 words Read a sample
A plain language, easy-to-read book about combat related PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) to help veterans and loved ones get familiar with this often difficult subject. It quickly covers what combat PTSD is, what it "looks" like, how PTSD changes the brain, treatment options, where to get help, & where to find more info & support.
Culture narcissique et politique by Lundi Culture narcissique et politique by Lundi June 04, 2011 1301 words Sample 10%
Les neuf critères du narcissisme. Comment Narcisse fait-il de la politique ? Sommes-nous une société narcissique ? Le règne de « Super Narcisse » : « mensonge insolent », « perversité narcissique » et stérilisation du débat politique.
A causa da homossexualidade. ( Português) by Ariano Torres A causa da homossexualidade. ( Português) by Ariano Torres April 01, 2011 4386 words Read a sample
Ariano conta uma história verídica e explicativa sobre o começo da depressão, a causa do homossexualismo e a difusão do bullying. De forma simplés e bucólica você vai mergulhar numa história que vai mudar sua concepção sobre esses assuntos lhe tornando um ser humano muito mais especial e preparado para lhe dar com a vida.
Perfection Syndrome by Teymur Roshdi Perfection Syndrome by Teymur Roshdi Feb. 02, 2011 1069 words Read a sample
'Perfection Syndrome' is a philosophical article based on the analysis of two recent movies:Black Swan and Dorian Gray.Also by refering to 'the strange case of Dr.Jekyll and Mr.Hyde,I try to explore and to have a better understanding of the human nature...
"And Gulliver Returns" Book 6 Our Psychological Motivations by Lemuel Gulliver XVI Nov. 27, 2010 61422 words Read a sample
in visiting Singaling question of how we are psychologically motivated came up. Dr. Chan, a professor of psychology at the University of Singaling pointing out some of the major theories of motivation, such as Freud's pleasure principle and Adler's power drive ideas. Understanding over psychological motivations and our values, as examined in Book 4, give us an understanding of how people think.
Introductions to ijCSCL by Gerry Stahl Introductions to ijCSCL by Gerry Stahl Sep. 13, 2010 35735 words Read a sample
The editorial introductions to the International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning (ijCSCL) situate and highlight the unique perspectives and contributions of the individual papers. They also present reflections on topics of CSCL theory and methodology, providing a lively, stimulating introduction to the CSCL research field. ijCSCL is rated the #2 educational research journal.
Operators and Things: the inner life of a schizophrenic by Barbara O'Brien Operators and Things: the inner life of a schizophrenic by Barbara O'Brien April 21, 2010 59479 words Read a sample
Psychedelic memoir of the healing power of schizophrenic hallucinations in the 1950s
Essays on God and Freud by Sam Vaknin Essays on God and Freud by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 31748 words Read a sample
Six essays about the alleged incompatibility between God and modern science and four essays about Psychoanalysis and its role in the landscape of modern, scientific psychology and evidence-based psychotherapies.
The Conundrums of Psychology by Sam Vaknin The Conundrums of Psychology by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 33960 words Read a sample
The fundamental assumptions underlying the modern study of psychopathology examined.
The Developmental Psychology of Psychopathology by Sam Vaknin The Developmental Psychology of Psychopathology by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 40182 words Read a sample
Psychopathology as the outcome of problems in early childhood development.
Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited EXCERPTS by Sam Vaknin Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited EXCERPTS by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 47654 words Read a sample
The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), journal entries, excerpts from the archives of the Narcissism List.
Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders by Sam Vaknin Narcissistic and Psychopathic Leaders by Sam Vaknin Jan. 03, 2010 32761 words Read a sample
Narcissistic and psychopathic leaders come in all shapes and degrees of virulence. Learn to recognize them in various settings (the workplace, religion, politics) and to cope with the toxic fallout of their "leadership".