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A compelling journey into the science and behavior of psychopaths, written by the leading scientist in the field of criminal psychopathy. We know of psychopaths from chilling headlines and stories in the news and movies—from Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy, to Hannibal Lecter and Dexter Morgan. As Dr. Kent Kiehl shows, psychopaths can be identified by a checklist of symptoms that includes pathological lying; lack of empathy, guilt, and remorse; grandiose sense of self-worth; manipulation; and failure to accept one’s actions. But why do psychopaths behave the way they do? Is it the result of their environment— how they were raised—or is there a genetic component to their lack of consc...
Written by a collection of scholarly experts, Crime Prevention presents significant issues related to contemporary crime prevention efforts. Interdisciplinary in its approach, the text is written for courses within a criminal justice or sociology curriculum. Co-Editor and author, David Mackey begins by emphasizing the importance of crime prevention as it relates to financial and social costs and introduces students to the theoretical models of crime prevention. The subsequent order of the chapters parallels the medical model of crime prevention moving from primary crime prevention, secondary crime prevention, and tertiary crime prevention efforts. Traditional areas of crime prevention are re...
A history of some of the most brutal murders in New Hampshire, also an in depth account into the Salem Witch Trials. It also looks at cases which have been unsolved for up to a hundred years, as well as examining fresh open cases.
A quirky debut from a talented new author. When her husband leaves her for another woman, Roberta Jones decides to undergo a complete image makeover. But who would have thought an ordinary housewife would go for a local bad boy reputed to be a serial killer? Original.
Janet Dailey, the New York Times bestselling author who has touched the hearts of millions, shines in this unforgettable novel. Sweeping from the wealth and glamour of a modern Texas city to the rugged majesty of Mexico’s High Sierras, this is a magnificent tale of desire and destiny from one of the world’s most beloved storytellers. All her life, beautiful Sheila got what she wanted. Now she yearned for the raw passion of a man beyond her reach, a violent, mysterious outlaw whose followers adored him. A lion of a man who held her for ransom—a man who would trade her for a fortune in gold. But Sheila wanted only him—with all the reckless longing of her body and soul.
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Inspired by the classic holiday films "Its a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street," and "A Christmas Carol," this collection offers three contemporary tales sure to revive those warm and fuzzy moments of love, wonderment, and innocence. Original.
Best-selling author Ulrich Boser explores how we and the institutions we rely on have much to gain from emphasizing and rebuilding trust.
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Newly hired advice columnist Rina Lowell is determined to find out what men want because she definitely wants her new boss, sexy Colin Lyons. After years of living for others, Rina is taking back her life--and her sexuality. And a little holiday fling is just what she needs to get the ball rolling. Original.