Most people are both repelled and intrigued by the images of cold-blooded, conscienceless murderers that increasingly populate our movies, television programs, and newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions and know the difference between right and wrong,...

Most people are both repelled and intrigued by the images of cold-blooded, conscienceless murderers that increasingly populate our movies, television programs, and newspaper headlines. With their flagrant criminal violation of society's rules, serial killers like Ted Bundy and John Wayne Gacy are among the most dramatic examples of the psychopath. Individuals with this personality disorder are fully aware of the consequences of their actions and know the difference between right and wrong,...

Revised and updated with the latest scientific research and updated case studies, the business classic that offers a revealing look at psychopaths in the workplace—how to spot their destructive behavior and stop them from creating chaos in the modern corporate organization.Over the past decade, Snakes in Suits has become the definitive book on how to discover and defend yourself against psychopaths in the office. Now, Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Robert D. Hare return with a re...

Revised and updated with the latest scientific research and updated case studies, the business classic that offers a revealing look at the corporate psychopath—how to spot their destructive workplace behavior and stop them from creating chaos in the modern corporate organization.Over the past decade, Snakes in Suits has become the definitive book on how to discover and defend yourself against psychopaths in the office. Now, Dr. Paul Babiak and Dr. Robert D. Hare return wit...

An in-depth interdisciplinary perspective on psychopathy suitable for those interested in criminology and criminal justice, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and other social science as well as general knowledge.An innovative and indispensable resource for those wishing to investigate how and why psychopathy is important in understanding criminal behavior and its response, No Remorse: Psychopathy and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive examination...

Dear Sir : I send you the following communication, and think it to be an emanation from the spirit life. I feel not a little reluctance in so doing, for it is seldom I can get any thing for others. How it may suit your mind, I do not know, nor do I wish to impose it upon you for any thing worthy your consideration. I would hesitate much to instruct one so much my senior, and whose name I esteem, were it not that I love a cause so near your heart; and I feel that my mind is only the channel...

Experimental Investigation of the Spirit Manifestations by Robert Hare is a groundbreaking work that explores the phenomena of spiritualism and communication with the spirit world through scientific experimentation. Hare, a distinguished chemist and professor, initially approached the subject as a skeptic but became a prominent figure in spiritualist circles after conducting extensive experiments that convinced him of the reality of spirit communication.In the book, Hare details the method...

Through rigorous scientific inquiry and meticulous experimentation, Hare presents compelling evidence for the existence of spirits and their ability to communicate with the living.In this groundbreaking book, Hare delves into the enigmatic doctrines of the spirit world, offering insights into the realms of heaven and hell and their moral implications. He explores profound questions of morality and divinity, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimensions t...

The existence of the universe is not more evident than that of the reasoning power by which it is controlled. The evidence of profound and ingenious contrivance is more manifested the more we inquire. Yet the universe, and the reason by which it has been contrived and is regulated, are not one. Neither is the reason the universe, nor is the universe the reason. This governing reason, therefore, wherever, or however it may exist, is the main attribute of the Deity, whom we can only know and...

The stories in this collection range from whimsical and humorous to more serious and reflective. "The Laughing Bear," the titular story, involves a bear with a unique trait that brings about unexpected events and interactions. The other stories in the collection follow diverse themes, often exploring human emotions and interactions with a touch of humor and insight.Hare Bell's writing is characterized by its rich detail and ability to capture the quirks of his characters, whether they are ...

The Laughing Bear and Other Stories gathers a series of imaginative children's tales that move easily between fairy-tale wonder, comic animal satire, and moral adventure. Framed by a warm dedication, the collection introduces unforgettable figures such as the Gray Witch, Mr. Rooster, the Mid-Earth People, the Black Hus, and the Leviathan, while its title story, "The Laughing Bear" or "Mouwou the Deliverer," offers a mythic rescue in which a cruel quack's cruelty is overturned by a powerful...

The press and politicians. A delicate relationship. Too close, and danger ensues. Too far apart, and democracy itself cannot function.Pravda (which means "truth") is a satire written at the height of Thatcherism when huge political changes were afoot. The play essentially studies, through black humour and close scrutiny, the tabloid ethic and the media industry as a get-rich-quick-fix.In the programme for the original 1985 production of Pravda, Br...