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Amazon.com: PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death, and God: Frank Warren: Books

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"A bright red scream" is how one of the subjects Marilee Strong interviews in this chilling yet compassionate study of self-mutilation describes the sensation of intentionally inflicting pain upon oneself. It is a compulsion that, while shocking and... See more

"A bright red scream" is how one of the subjects Marilee Strong interviews in this chilling yet compassionate study of self-mutilation describes the sensation of intentionally inflicting pain upon oneself. It is a compulsion that, while shocking and bewildering to most people, affects 2 million or more Americans and countless others around the globe--one of whom, the late Princess Diana, also suffered from the eating disorders that characterize between 35 to 80 percent of all cutters. Rejecting the classic psychiatric wisdom that views self-mutilation as a species of suicidal behavior, Strong links the phenomenon instead to the will to live--often in the face of such overwhelming childhood abuse that the resulting dissociative behaviors are something akin to posttraumatic stress disorder. Strong touches on other issues as well: Why are most cutters women? And is the current fascination with tattooing and piercing, from its most extreme forms in the "alternative" culture to its growing... See less

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A collection of stories garnered by Sara Nomberg-Przytyk, allegedly during the year she spent at the Auschwitz concentration camp between January 1944 and January 1945.

A collection of stories garnered by Sara Nomberg-Przytyk, allegedly during the year she spent at the Auschwitz concentration camp between January 1944 and January 1945. See less

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An unsettling scrutiny of this behaviour through history and throughout the world today which finds that, far from being an extraordinary and deviant aberration, the eating of people by people is a common human theme that crosses all ages and... See more

An unsettling scrutiny of this behaviour through history and throughout the world today which finds that, far from being an extraordinary and deviant aberration, the eating of people by people is a common human theme that crosses all ages and cultures. See less

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Cast adrift in a tiny boat on a vast and desolate ocean, faced with almost certain death, what would you do to survive? This is the agonizing question that lies at the heart of the gripping true drama of The Custom of the Sea. On May 19, 1884, the... See more

Cast adrift in a tiny boat on a vast and desolate ocean, faced with almost certain death, what would you do to survive? This is the agonizing question that lies at the heart of the gripping true drama of The Custom of the Sea. On May 19, 1884, the yacht Mignonette set sail from Southampton, England, bound for Sydney, Australia. Halfway through the 12,000-mile voyage, Captain Tom Dudley and his three- member crew were beset by a monstrous storm off the coast of West Africa. After four terrifying days battling towering waves and hurricane-force gales, the Mignonette was sunk by a massive forty-foot "freak" wave. Captain Dudley and his crew were cast adrift a thousand miles from the nearest land in a leaky thirteen-foot dinghy with only two small tins of turnips for food, no water, and no shelter from the scorching sun. After nineteen days, they were all near death, and Dudley determined that they must resort to the horrifying practice well known among seamen of the time called "the... See less

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Be a fly on the wall in a church confessional! These incredible, real, online admissions of people's darkest secrets are disturbing, whimsical and hilarious. Sure to spark interesting conversations, this is the perfect therapeutic gift to share with... See more

Be a fly on the wall in a church confessional! These incredible, real, online admissions of people's darkest secrets are disturbing, whimsical and hilarious. Sure to spark interesting conversations, this is the perfect therapeutic gift to share with friends and loved ones (and perhaps detested enemies, with certain confessions circled in red and I know your secret handwritten nearby). See less

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Wacky photographs, discarded love letters, random notes, hilariously augmented homework, and disturbing drawings are just a few of the items collected in this stunning compendium of life`s detritus discovered in dumpsters, books, or simply on the... See more

Wacky photographs, discarded love letters, random notes, hilariously augmented homework, and disturbing drawings are just a few of the items collected in this stunning compendium of life`s detritus discovered in dumpsters, books, or simply on the sidewalk. The best of Found, a magazine devoted to found items sent in by people across the world, opens with an astounding break-up letter reasoning that, since "we found out we were related," things can no longer continue, and concludes with a sad "Dear Mom" letter found attached to a balloon in a tree. This abandoned treasure trove also includes such mementos as a fitness plan suggesting sex as a major calorie buster, a flyer for a sex video filmed by Congress, and a note stating, "Revolutionary women are more beautiful." Includes an interview with cartoonist Lynda Barry. See less

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Wanton, whimsical, and weird, this unique collection of anonymous confessions reveals our secrets.Part confessional, part peep show, this can't-put-down collection of anonymous confessions from Notproud.com -- categorized by the seven deadly sins --... See more

Wanton, whimsical, and weird, this unique collection of anonymous confessions reveals our secrets.Part confessional, part peep show, this can't-put-down collection of anonymous confessions from Notproud.com -- categorized by the seven deadly sins -- showcases the poetic, pathetic, and occasionally bizarre thoughts and behaviors of everyday people. From fondling statues, to vengeful cat-food sandwiches, to an unabashed celebration of cheese, Not Proud feeds our inner voyeur with an array of the best and worst of human behavior. See less

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Fevered notes scribbled on napkins after first dates. Titillating text messages. It's-not-you-it's-me relationship-enders. In... See more

Fevered notes scribbled on napkins after first dates. Titillating text messages. It's-not-you-it's-me relationship-enders. In Other People’s Love Letters, Bill Shapiro has searched America’s attics, closets, and cigar boxes and found actual letters–unflinchingly honest missives full of lust, provocation, guilt, and vulnerability–written only for a lover’s eyes. Modern love, of course, is not all bliss, and in these pages you’ll find the full range of a relationship, with its whispered promises as well as its heartache. But what at first appears to be a deliciously voyeuristic peek into other people’s most passionate moments, will ultimately reawaken your own desires and tenderness…because when you read these letters, you’ll find the heart you’re looking into is actually your own.• "i think UR great. wanna have wine & Tequila again sometime?"• "I can't believe you're real, and I think about you constantly in some way or the other all day. I haven't given the finger to anyone driving... See less

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This fascinating book takes a wide-ranging look at nature's most incredible wonders-from the cause of earthquakes to the birth of a volcano, from explaining the existence of carnivorous plants to the death of a star. More than 150 different... See more

This fascinating book takes a wide-ranging look at nature's most incredible wonders-from the cause of earthquakes to the birth of a volcano, from explaining the existence of carnivorous plants to the death of a star. More than 150 different fascinating aspects of nature are covered in 18 thematic chapters, including topics such as Everything Changes, Everything Comes to an End, which focuses on birth, metamorphosis and death in nature; The Unknown World and the Invisible, dealing with the outermost reaches of space and the innermost reaches of life on Earth; Water, Water, Everywhere explains the cycle of water from precipitation to rivers; and The Price of Survival is all about adapting to nature's changes in order to survive. See less

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Brace yourself for more take-your-breath-away images from Outside's famed, back-page Parting Shot photo feature. Each of these seventy-one shots will surprise you, wow you, and make you chuckle if you don't laugh out loud.Hip-Hop Hares brings you... See more

Brace yourself for more take-your-breath-away images from Outside's famed, back-page Parting Shot photo feature. Each of these seventy-one shots will surprise you, wow you, and make you chuckle if you don't laugh out loud.Hip-Hop Hares brings you more of what you loved inThe Polar Bear Waltz. It's another zany, eye-popping collection that celebrates the pratfalls and bizarre coincidences of outdoor life—the comic circumstances of relatively tame mammals (us) spending more and more time closer and closer to wild animals. It's a rare chance to look into the wide world outside and laugh at both ourselves and that infinitely wondrous, entertaining, three-ring circus we call the universe. 71 photographs. See less

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In this thoroughly engaging book, Albrecht narrates, with deadpan humor and Grisham-like suspense, the story of how she came to create an entirely new career: lost pet search and rescue.

In this thoroughly engaging book, Albrecht narrates, with deadpan humor and Grisham-like suspense, the story of how she came to create an entirely new career: lost pet search and rescue. See less

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Presents images taken from 300 issues of Outside magazine's back-page Parting Shots photo feature which depicts moments of comedy or coincidence displayed by wild animals in the natural world. Original. 30,000 first printing.

Presents images taken from 300 issues of Outside magazine's back-page Parting Shots photo feature which depicts moments of comedy or coincidence displayed by wild animals in the natural world. Original. 30,000 first printing. See less

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This is the story of a woman who was the first female player on a Division I college football team. She achieved her dream of making the team at the University of Colorado, but she was nearly destroyed by the sexism, sexual harassment, and eventual... See more

This is the story of a woman who was the first female player on a Division I college football team. She achieved her dream of making the team at the University of Colorado, but she was nearly destroyed by the sexism, sexual harassment, and eventual sexual assault that she experienced in the now notorious Colorado football program. Hnida eventually transferred to the football program of Rocky Long at the University of New Mexico. In the supporting and accepting UNM football program she became the first woman to play and score in a Division I college football game. Her story not only describes the courageous struggle and triumph of a remarkable young woman, but also illustrates some of the very best, as well as some of the very worst, aspects of college football programs. The seemingly endless reports of coaches and schools condoning sexual harassment and covering up sexual assaults by college athletes can easily give the impression that all athletic programs are bastions of misogyny and... See less

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From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This... See more

From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This indispensable book is filled with no-nonsense advice, checklists, and handouts as well as A step-by-step plan to make the first week of school a success Approaches for creating a positive discipline plan Methods for motivating students, especially reluctant readers Strategies for successful classroom management Suggestions for creating and grading student portfolios See less

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Wanted: A Queen of Education Candidate must be able to take decisive action, cut through red tape, deflate the bureaucratic bloat, wrestle with the diagnostic nightmare of ADHD, and refuse to sell out her students to the corporate fat cats. ... See more

Wanted: A Queen of Education Candidate must be able to take decisive action, cut through red tape, deflate the bureaucratic bloat, wrestle with the diagnostic nightmare of ADHD, and refuse to sell out her students to the corporate fat cats. Though we have "education presidents" who give lip service to fixing schools?what we really need is a Queen of Education who will get the job done. Anyone searching for such a candidate would put LouAnne Johnson's resume on the top of the stack of likely applicants. LouAnne Johnson is the gutsy ex-marine turned teacher who has wrestled with tough kids and even tougher adults. Her life inspired the movie Dangerous Minds - which was based on her book My Posse Don't Do Homework. Johnson's knack for finding original solutions to intractable problems has not only made her an exemplary teacher but a popular speaker on the lecture circuit. In this engaging book, "Queen" LouAnne offers her down-to-earth advice about fixing schools. Johnson makes... See less

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The stinkers, the rascals, the reprobates. . . and the just plain dumb. (Yes, Bill, he's talking about you.) Geraldo Rivera. The Coca-Cola Company. Victoria Gotti. Tom Cruise. Various members of the Bush administration. All have earned the dishonor... See more

The stinkers, the rascals, the reprobates. . . and the just plain dumb. (Yes, Bill, he's talking about you.) Geraldo Rivera. The Coca-Cola Company. Victoria Gotti. Tom Cruise. Various members of the Bush administration. All have earned the dishonor of "Worst Person in the World," awarded by MSNBC's witty and controversial reporter Keith Olbermann on his nightly MSNBC show Countdown with Keith Olbermann. Now, he brings all his bronze, silver, and gold medalists together in this wildly entertaining collection that reveals just how twisted people can be—and how much fun it is to call them out on it. From tongue-in-cheek observations to truly horrific accounts, Olbermann skewers both the mighty and the meek, the well-known and the anonymous for their misdeeds, including: Ann Coulter, for, among other things, calling Muslims "ragheads" in a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington Barbara Bush, for making a generous donation to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund... See less

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"Concentrate on what cannot lie: the evidence" is sage advice from one of the many popular TV shows based on investigative skills-an audience that now averages 30 million viewers each week and growing. Viewers sit glued to their TVs to watch forensic... See more

"Concentrate on what cannot lie: the evidence" is sage advice from one of the many popular TV shows based on investigative skills-an audience that now averages 30 million viewers each week and growing. Viewers sit glued to their TVs to watch forensic experts peer through microscopes and dust for fingerprints. Now with this book you, too, can examine every clue, searching for that singular element that can prove invaluable in an investigation. See less

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Case studies document the forensics behind the controversial O.J. Simpson trial, the Hitler Diaries fraud, and other high-profile crimes where forensic evidence has proved crucial to the case. Details the methods and describes the highly... See more

Case studies document the forensics behind the controversial O.J. Simpson trial, the Hitler Diaries fraud, and other high-profile crimes where forensic evidence has proved crucial to the case. Details the methods and describes the highly specialized equipment that today's forensic investigators use to sift through crime scenes and examine the findings. Fully illustrated in color. See less

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Sandy Wilson immerses you in the horrific, true account of her childhood. You travel the labyrinth of incest, crime sprees, and exploitation. Her struggle captures your heart and fuels your outrage. How does Sandy end a decade of her father's... See more

Sandy Wilson immerses you in the horrific, true account of her childhood. You travel the labyrinth of incest, crime sprees, and exploitation. Her struggle captures your heart and fuels your outrage. How does Sandy end a decade of her father's psychopathic tyranny? See less

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Heather Ingram was one of the most respected teachers at a British Columbia secondary school. Trapped at age 30 in an unhappy relationship, Ingram found herself increasingly drawn to 17-year-old Troy, a rebellious student. Here, in unstinting detail,... See more

Heather Ingram was one of the most respected teachers at a British Columbia secondary school. Trapped at age 30 in an unhappy relationship, Ingram found herself increasingly drawn to 17-year-old Troy, a rebellious student. Here, in unstinting detail, she describes their passionate relationship of several years duration that had the full support of Troy's family. She reveals the pain of going public, the loss of her job and status in the community, her trial and conviction, and the ten months she spent under house arrest. This frank, moving story offers an intimate look at why a teacher would risk everything and what it means to live as a convicted criminal for engaging in a consensual, if unconventional, relationship. See less

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Packed with more than forty black-and-white illustrations and photographs, this compelling reference features numerous interviews and case studies from real forensic and police personnel....

Packed with more than forty black-and-white illustrations and photographs, this compelling reference features numerous interviews and case studies from real forensic and police personnel.... See less

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Amazon.com Review "Psychopaths are social predators who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life, leaving a broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets. Completely lacking in conscience and in feelings... See more

Amazon.com Review "Psychopaths are social predators who charm, manipulate, and ruthlessly plow their way through life, leaving a broad trail of broken hearts, shattered expectations, and empty wallets. Completely lacking in conscience and in feelings for others, they selfishly take what they want and do as they please..." In Without Conscience Robert Hare argues convincingly that "psychopath" and "antisocial personality disorder" (a psychiatric term defined by a cluster of criminal behaviors) are not the same thing. Not all psychopaths are criminals, he says, and not all criminals are psychopaths. He proposes a psychopathy checklist that includes emotional/interpersonal traits such as glibness, grandiosity, lack of guilt, and shallow emotions, as well as social deviance traits such as impulsiveness, lack of responsibility, and antisocial behavior. His writing is lucid and illustrated with numerous anecdotes. The final chapter, "A Survival Guide," is especially recommended: as Hare... See less

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Amazon.com: World's Most Evil Psychopaths: Horrifying True-Life Cases: John Marlowe: Books

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In this book, Torey Hayden teaches a challenging class for emotionally disturbed children consisting of Shamie, Geraldine and Shemona, three refugees from Northern Ireland, one of whom (Shemona) is an elective mute; Dirkie, who has schizophrenia;... See more

In this book, Torey Hayden teaches a challenging class for emotionally disturbed children consisting of Shamie, Geraldine and Shemona, three refugees from Northern Ireland, one of whom (Shemona) is an elective mute; Dirkie, who has schizophrenia; Mariana, who is sexually precocious but academically behind; and Leslie, also autistic and unable to communicate. Hayden could badly use an aide, and she accepts Leslie's mother, Ladbrooke, who is a beautiful but aloof women with a history of alcoholism and child abuse. Through their relationship, Ladbrooke comes to trust Hayden and begins to face up to her problems. Through working with the children, Ladbrooke develops considerable self-esteem. All but one of the children improve, as well, and make dramatic gains in academic and social skills. In an epilogue, we learn of updates, the most remarkable perhaps being Ladbrooke's. This is anything but a grim read, however, Hayden seasons her book with a healthy dollop of black humor. See less

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The dramatic and moving true story of a fifteen-year-old boy who refused to speak-- until the miracle of love penetrated his miserable silence.

The dramatic and moving true story of a fifteen-year-old boy who refused to speak-- until the miracle of love penetrated his miserable silence. See less