Writing this book springs from a deep feeling for people and a grave concern that without a proper understanding of the reasons for their inhumanity in relation to one another and the development of a compassionate world view, it is likely that human beings may eventually destroy themselves and life on the planet. This work is an attempt to explain the source of destructive behaviour and how it manifests itself in personal relationships between men, women, couples, and families, and in the...

In the 1920s and 30s, criminal interrogations were brutal, imprecise, and frequently yielded false confessions. Enter Leonarde Keeler, an eccentric, obsessive criminologist who believed that the human body was incapable of lying, even if the mouth was. His invention, the modern polygraph machine, promised to eradicate deception forever by mechanically measuring blood pressure, sweat, and respiration. However, Keeler's noble quest quickly spiraled into a corporate obsession. He aggressively...

Leading contemporary Episcopal theologians, both established figures and emerging voices, reflect on the vocation of theology from their unique perspectives.The Episcopal Church has a deep, rich, diverse, and sophisticated theological heritage going back for centuries. However, for various reasons many members of the Church are unaware of this heritage in its complex fullness, and are likewise unfamiliar with those Episcopalians whose professional vocation it is to...

In Psychological Defenses in Everyday Life, Dr. Robert W. Firestone shares the wisdom and compassion of his thirty years as a clinical psychologist, expounding complex psychological theory in direct and illuminating prose. Important insights on the origins, pervasiveness, and destructiveness of the defensive process are set forth to elaborate upon both the pain and joy of human existence. The authors point the way toward reversing the damaging process that keeps an in- dividual from experi...

This volume, published in honour of Egyptologist Professor Rosalie David OBE, presents the latest research on three of the most important aspects of ancient Egyptian civilisation: mummies, magic and medical practice. Drawing on recent archaeological fieldwork, new research on human remains, reassessments of ancient texts and modern experimental archaeology, it attempts to answer some of Egyptology's biggest questions: how did Tutankhamun die? How were the Pyramids built? How were mummies m...

DETROIT PISTONS Chaplain of 22 YearsHANDLING LIFE’S HARDSHIPS offers you insights on what to do when you have obeyed God, but still find yourself asking, “Where is He?” You will learn what to do when your faithfulness seems to be rewarded with adversity, confusion and difficulty.Robert Joyce reveals God’s thoughts about personal hardship and answers questions that will help you in your quest to understand and persevere when things don’t turn out as you have expected. He exp...

Angels Never Say Goodbye Is a compilation of notes, letters, and reflections, and learned behavior over many decades, for my grandchildren and you. It is my hope that lessons I learned, sometimes the hard way, will be passed on to people of all ages. All proceeds will go directly to the Wounded Warriors Project to in turn help those who gave so much and asked only for respect in return. I am very grateful to those of you who chose to participate in this most worthy of causes. May God bless...

Almost 80% of autistic people have a co-occurring mental health condition, and this powerful book puts their voices front and centre, showcasing the human experience beyond the medicalised language and diagnoses. This poignant essay collection shines a light on voices that often go unheard in our society. Covering a range of experiences from multiple ages, genders and backgrounds, discussions include trauma, relationships, masking, healthcare, intersectionality and more.The essays ...

Whether you're a student, a researcher, or a professional, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn about quantum computing.In this book, you'll learn:The fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics, such as wave-particle duality, superposition, and entanglementThe basic principles of quantum computing, such as qubits, quantum gates, and quantum algorithmsThe latest advances in quantum computing technology, including superconducting quantum...

Incomparable #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts delivers a tale of gut-level fear, human triumph, and the bonds that carry us through our darkest times…Reena Hale’s destiny was shaped in the destructive—yet fascinatingly beautiful—fire that leveled her family’s pizzeria when she was young. Now an arson investigator, she finds her strength and wits constantly tested, although sometimes the job seems like a snap compared to her love life. But ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts explores the wilds of the Grand Tetons—and the mysteries of love, murder, and madness—in this engrossing and passionate novel.The sole survivor of a brutal crime back East, Reece Gilmore settles in Angel’s Fall, Wyoming—temporarily, at least—and takes a job at a local diner. One day, while hiking in the mountains, she peers through her binoculars and sees a couple arguing on the bank of the churning Snake R...

New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts weaves scandal, celebrity secrets, and murder into an explosive novel of Hollywood almost too wicked not to be true: the story of a legendary actress who knows too much—and the woman she’s chosen to reveal it all. . . .Eve Benedict is the kind of subject who could make any biographer’s career. Last of the movie goddesses, she has two Oscars, four ex-husbands, and a legion of lovers, both famous and infamous. N...