This third edition of Drugs, the Brain, and Behavior provides a comprehensive overview of the brain and explores the clinical and pharmacological issues surrounding drug abuse and dependence.Dr Brick provides definitions, historic discoveries about the nervous system, and original, eye-catching illustrations to discuss the brain/behavior relationship, basic neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the mechanistic actions of mood-altering drugs. Topics include: how psychoactive d...

The Art of the Deal" is a guide to becoming a successful negotiator. It provides strategies for approaching business deals, communicating effectively, and building strong relationships. it also covers how to prepare for negotiations, read body language, and understand the psychology of decision-making. Whether you're negotiating a business deal, buying a c...

It’s fascinating how life often follows familiar patterns, like a well-rehearsed play. We find ourselves on autopilot, following scripts handed down by society and circumstance. But what if we could break free from this routine and intentionally steer our lives toward fulfillment?The purpose of “Hijack Your Life” is not just to be read; it’s a call to action. It invites us to question, explore, and rewrite our life scripts. Imagine regaining control and embarking on a transformativ...

This book is about achieving success in both business and life by learning to harness the power of positive thinking, goal setting, and self-reflection. It teaches readers how to overcome obstacles and challenges, and how to see the resilience and perseverance necessary to achieve success. Using a combination of personal anecdotes, research-based strategies, and practical ...

"The Power of Hidden Potential" is a self-help book that explores the untapped potential within each of us. Through personal stories and practical exercises, the book aims to help readers recognize their hidden strengths and learn how to use them to achieve their goals. Th...

A young man has been in love with a girl for a long time, but he never had the courage to tell her how he felt. Years later, he realizes that he has missed his chance, and he regrets not telling her. The story explores the themes of love, regret, and what-ifs.

The essential newly-expanded reference that needs to be on the desk of every health care professional who encounters substance abusers.Handbook of the Medical Consequences of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Second Edition is the newly-updated classic reference text that provides even more detailed and expanded information on the pharmacological, toxicological, and neuropsychological consequences of alcohol and drug abuse. Eight new chapters of crucial information have been added. ...

An anthology more than half a century in the making, The Last Dangerous Visions is the third and final installment of the legendary science fiction anthology series.In 1973 celebrated writer and editor Harlan Ellison announced the third and final volume of his unprecedented anthology series, which began with Dangerous Visions and continued with Again, Dangerous Visions. But for reasons undisclosed, The Last Dangerous Visions was ...

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY PATTON OSWALTDubbed “the most significant and controversial SF book” of its generation, Harlan Ellison’s groundbreaking collection launched an entire subgenre: New Wave science fiction. With contributions from legendary authors and multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards, Dangerous Visions returns to print in a stunning new edition perfect for new and returning fans alike.A landmark short-story collection that put th...

From the creator of Jurassic Park and ER, a classic techno thriller brimming with high-stakes action and heart-pounding suspenseIn an age of political unrest, one man aims to bring the government to its knees—and there’s only one agent who can stop him.Wealthy political radical John Wright has taken aim at the US government, believing that only he can make things right. State Department Agent John Graves has been watching Wright for months...

He mutilates his victims. Slices their throats. And carves an X into their flesh. Five years ago, he claimed the lives of six women. Then the killings abruptly stopped - no one knows why. Ex-homicide detective Frank Quinn remembers. Which is why he's shocked to see one of the dead women in his office. Actually, she's the identical twin of the last victim, and she wants Quinn to find her sister's murderer. But when the cold case heats up, it attracts the media spotlight - and suddenly the k...

The original teleplay that became the classic Star Trek episode, with an expanded introductory essay by Harlan Ellison, The City on the Edge of Forever has been surrounded by controversy since the airing of an “eviscerated” version—which subsequently has been voted the most beloved episode in the series’ history. In its original form, The City on the Edge of Forever won the 1966–67 Writers Guild of America Award for Best Teleplay. As aired, it won the 1967 Hugo A...