Victimology Unveiled: Historical Perspectives on Murder Choices by Patrick Morgan is a chilling exploration into the complex psyche of serial killers and their selection process. Through meticulous research and historical case studies, Morgan unveils the dark patterns and psychological strategies that murderers have employed across different cultures and eras. This book dissects how certain traits, behaviors, and social standings make victims more vulnerable, providing rea...

Embark on a transformative odyssey with "Where You Are Is Not Enough." This book isn't just words; it's a guiding force, inviting you into a journey of profound self-discovery and growth. In the introduction, feel the call to transformation, an inner shift that transcends mere change. Chapter after chapter, explore the nuances of embracing the unknown, cultivating a mindset for sustained growth, and breaking through comfort zones. Craft a personalized roadmap in goal setting, unravel the s...

Challenging monolithic modern narratives about 'Chinese science', Daniel Patrick Morgan examines the astral sciences in China c.221 BCE–750 CE as a study in the disunities of scientific cultures and the narratives by which ancients and moderns alike have fought to instil them with a sense of unity. The book focuses on four unifying 'legends' recounted by contemporary subjects: the first two, redolent of antiquity, are the 'observing of signs' and 'granting of seasons' by ancient sage kings...

This book contains an edited selection of the papers presented at the Second International Conference on the History of Ancient Mathematics and Astronomy (ICHAMA), organized by Tang Quan and Qu Anjing and held in Xi’an, 2–8 December 2018, commemorating the foundation. This collection, consisting of papers that have been refined and edited into scientific articles, provides an overview of how the history of science can be international, stepping beyond area studies, without being Euro-centr...

Increasingly boys and men are suffering with eating disorders and related body image problems. Some have full-blown conditions such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating, compulsive exercising or bigorexia. Others are distressed by slightly lesser degrees of disordered eating or over-exercise and seek ways of overcoming their problems.The Invisible Man applies the latest research to produce a practical, problem-focused self-help manual for men with eating disorders an...

Not all Fairytales end with happily ever after...They saved their worlds. Now they must survive the paradise.Kagan, Tessa and Lauren repaired their worlds and restored the flow of magic through duty, love and sacrifice. Now Fae and mortals celebrate and rebuild. Lauren avoids her duties as Lady of the Verge while Kagan and Tessa struggle to understand their destined love through Danu.Happily ever after should be theirs in this new paradise.Yet a greater dang...

The essays in this volume argue that the Bush Doctrine, as outlined in the September 2002 National Security Strategy of the United States, squandered enormous military and economic resources, diminished American power, and undermined America’s moral reputation as a defender of democratic values and human rights. The Bush Doctrine misguidedly assumed that the United States was a superpower, a unique unipolar power that could compel others to accede to its preferences for world order. In rea...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Mindfulness for Everyday Life – Daily Habits to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being" is a gentle and practical guide to bringing calm, clarity, and intention into your everyday routine—no matter how busy or chaotic life may feel.Designed for both beginners and those looking to deepen their mindfulness practice, this book shows you how small, consistent shifts in awareness can create powerful changes in your mo...

In business, your most powerful tool isn’t a strategy, a spreadsheet, or a vision. It’s your words.The way you speak to your team shapes everything: your culture, your loyalty, the care your employees show one another, the way they treat your customers—even the quality of your product.In Be Kind, Gui Costin shows that leadership language is not soft. Thoughtful words can drive a hard-charging, high-performance culture without breeding burnout, fear, or toxicity. Speaking wi...

How can evidence-based skills and practices reduce re-offending, support desistance, and encourage service user engagement during supervision in criminal justice settings? How can those who work with service users in these settings apply these skills and practices?This book is the first to bring together international research on skills and practices in probation and youth justice, while exploring the wider contexts that affect their implementation in the public, private and volunt...

The words ‘precarity’ and ‘precariousness’ are widely used when discussing work, social conditions and experiences. However, there is no consensus on their meaning or how best to use them to explore social changes.This book shows how scholars have mapped out these notions, offering substantive analyses of issues such as the relationships between precariousness, debt, migration, health and workers’ mobilizations, and how these relationships have changed in the context of COVID-19.

Each one of Hitler's henchmen was ruthlessly dedicated to the Nazi ideal - and to cynical self-advancement. Together, they formed a hideous real-life chamber of horrors. This book features:Joseph GoebbelsHermann GoeringRudolf HessHeinrich HimmlerKarl DoenitzAlbert SpeerAdolf EichmannMartin BormannBaldur von SchirachJoachim von RibbentropDr Josef MengeleRoland Freisler...