Download or read book The Fear of 13 written by Nick Yarris and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-11-17 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Somewhere in each of us is the blackest pit from which few ever return. I had found mine.' Found guilty of the rape and murder of a woman he had never met, Nick Yarris was sentenced to death. With appeal after appeal failing he spent twenty-two years waiting to die. This is the true and amazing story of how he survived Death Row.

Download or read book Beyond Fear written by Bruce Schneier and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-10 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of us, especially since 9/11, have become personally concerned about issues of security, and this is no surprise. Security is near the top of government and corporate agendas around the globe. Security-related stories appear on the front page everyday. How well though, do any of us truly understand what achieving real security involves? In Beyond Fear, Bruce Schneier invites us to take a critical look at not just the threats to our security, but the ways in which we're encouraged to think about security by law enforcement agencies, businesses of all shapes and sizes, and our national governments and militaries. Schneier believes we all can and should be better security consumers, and that the trade-offs we make in the name of security - in terms of cash outlays, taxes, inconvenience, and diminished freedoms - should be part of an ongoing negotiation in our personal, professional, and civic lives, and the subject of an open and informed national discussion. With a well-deserved reputation for original and sometimes iconoclastic thought, Schneier has a lot to say that is provocative, counter-intuitive, and just plain good sense. He explains in detail, for example, why we need to design security systems that don't just work well, but fail well, and why secrecy on the part of government often undermines security. He also believes, for instance, that national ID cards are an exceptionally bad idea: technically unsound, and even destructive of security. And, contrary to a lot of current nay-sayers, he thinks online shopping is fundamentally safe, and that many of the new airline security measure (though by no means all) are actually quite effective. A skeptic of much that's promised by highly touted technologies like biometrics, Schneier is also a refreshingly positive, problem-solving force in the often self-dramatizing and fear-mongering world of security pundits. Schneier helps the reader to understand the issues at stake, and how to best come to one's own conclusions, including the vast infrastructure we already have in place, and the vaster systems--some useful, others useless or worse--that we're being asked to submit to and pay for. Bruce Schneier is the author of seven books, including Applied Cryptography (which Wired called "the one book the National Security Agency wanted never to be published") and Secrets and Lies (described in Fortune as "startlingly lively...¦[a] jewel box of little surprises you can actually use."). He is also Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Counterpane Internet Security, Inc., and publishes Crypto-Gram, one of the most widely read newsletters in the field of online security.

Download or read book How to Be Free from the Fear of Death written by Ray Comfort and published by BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some people admit to their fear of death while others lie awake at night silently suffering over thoughts of their mortality. In How to Be Free from the Fear of Death, Ray Comfort addresses the subject head-on. Overcome your fear as you · understand why we suffer, age, and die, · recognize God’s power over death, · develop habits to maintain your peace, and · share your newfound joy with others. Rest peacefully knowing that death is not the end but a wonderful beginning.

Download or read book Fear of 13 written by Nicholas Yarris and published by Century. This book was released on 2016-11-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the memoir of Nick Yarris, who was wrongly convicted of rape and murder and spent 23 years on Death Row. While he was in prison, to keep himself sane, Nick educated himself (including learning about triskaidekaphobia, the fear of 13 which gives the book its name). Later, as the technology developed, Nick pressed for post-conviction DNA testing, which eventually led to him being acquitted of all charges. Nick tells of his experiences with immediacy and passion, and narrates his tale to brilliant charismatic effect both here and in the film of the same name released in 2015. Widely critically acclaimed, the film will debut on Netflix in November 2016 (date tbc) and this book is published to tie in with the release, adding a further dimension and more detail into Nick's compelling story."

Download or read book Beyond Fear written by Mary Carroll Nelson and published by Council Oak Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wisdom in this life-changing book has the power to replace fear with joy. Fear, the source of all the negative agreements we've made in life, can alienate us from the joy that is our birthright. When we are able to look at our lives and our worlds without fear or judgment, we realize that this dream we are dreaming - reality - can be whatever we want it to be.

Download or read book The Fear of Barbarians written by Tzvetan Todorov and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The relationship between Western democracies and Islam, rarely entirely comfortable, has in recent years become increasingly tense. A growing immigrant population and worries about cultural and political assimilation—exacerbated by terrorist attacks in the United States, Europe, and around the world—have provoked reams of commentary from all parts of the political spectrum, a frustrating majority of it hyperbolic or even hysterical. In The Fear of Barbarians, the celebrated intellectual Tzvetan Todorov offers a corrective: a reasoned and often highly personal analysis of the problem, rooted in Enlightenment values yet open to the claims of cultural difference. Drawing on history, anthropology, and politics, and bringing to bear examples ranging from the murder of Theo van Gogh to the French ban on headscarves, Todorov argues that the West must overcome its fear of Islam if it is to avoid betraying the values it claims to protect. True freedom, Todorov explains, requires us to strike a delicate balance between protecting and imposing cultural values, acknowledging the primacy of the law, and yet strenuously protecting minority views that do not interfere with its aims. Adding force to Todorov's arguments is his own experience as a native of communist Bulgaria: his admiration of French civic identity—and Western freedom—is vigorous but non-nativist, an inclusive vision whose very flexibility is its core strength. The record of a penetrating mind grappling with a complicated, multifaceted problem, The Fear of Barbarians is a powerful, important book—a call, not to arms, but to thought.

Download or read book The Fear of Books written by Holbrook Jackson and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the violence, destruction, and suppression that have hounded books throughout their history and the fears that lead to such treachery. This book identifies three deeply seated fears: fear of insurrection, fear of blasphemy, and fear of pornography.

Download or read book No Go World written by Ruben Andersson and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2022-03 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Afghan-Pakistan borderlands to the Sahara, images of danger depict a new world disorder on the global margins. With vivid detail, Ruben Andersson traverses this terrain to provide a startling new understanding of what is happening in remote "danger zones." Andersson takes aim at how Western states and international organizations conduct military, aid, and border interventions in a dangerously myopic fashion, further disconnecting the world's rich and poor. Risk-obsessed powers are helping to remap the world into zones of insecurity and danger, resulting in a vision of chaos crashing into fortified borders. Andersson contends that we must reconnect and snap out of this dangerous spiral, which affects us no matter where we are. Only by developing a new cartography of hope can we move beyond the political geography of fear that haunts us. From back cover.

Download or read book Beyond the Fear of Death written by E. G. Sherman PHD. D.S.T. D.A and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-10-04 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a valuable resource for reading on various dimensions on health, motivation to seek professional services, along with prayer and reading the Bible (KJV). Additionally, this book strongly recommends seeking guidance from doctors with professional training around the reader's concern. As a closing thought, please observe the following warnings: 1. Seek medical advice and treatment. 2. Do not consume medicine prescribed for another person. 3. Avoid the so-called home remedies 4. Avoid trying to get a little shot of whiskey. 5. I strongly recommend reading your Bible. 6. Lastly, human life is about a short transition between birth and death.

Download or read book The Slavery of Death written by Richard Beck and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-12-23 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Hebrews, the Son of God appeared to "break the power of him who holds the power of death--that is, the devil--and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death." What does it mean to be enslaved, all our lives, to the fear of death? And why is this fear described as "the power of the devil"? And most importantly, how are we--as individuals and as faith communities--to be set free from this slavery to death?In another creative interdisciplinary fusion, Richard Beck blends Eastern Orthodox perspectives, biblical text, existential psychology, and contemporary theology to describe our slavery to the fear of death, a slavery rooted in the basic anxieties of self-preservation and the neurotic anxieties at the root of our self-esteem. Driven by anxiety--enslaved to the fear of death--we are revealed to be morally and spiritually vulnerable as "the sting of death is sin." Beck argues that in the face of this predicament, resurrection is experienced as liberation from the slavery of death in the martyrological, eccentric, cruciform, and communal capacity to overcome fear in living fully and sacrificially for others.

Download or read book Cinema and Politics written by Aslı Kotaman and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2009-01-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents varied approaches concerning the relation between cinema and politics which focus on policies, eras, countries, mainstream and art cinema productions, transnational examples, changing narratives and identities. Both cinema and politics have actors and directors for their scenes, and in this sense their discourses intermingle. The performances of the “actors/actresses” in both arenas attract particular attention. The actors, directors, and producers with ‘hyphenated/creolised/hybrid identities’ such as German-Turks, directors of Balkan cinema, or Italian filmmakers of Turkish origin give a wide and refreshing perspective to the discussion of Europe in the media. What these ‘mediated identities’ represent goes beyond the limits of the old Europe, towards the different sensitivity of the New Europe. Scholars and advanced students of Film Studies, European Studies, Identity Politics, Migration / Emigration and Gender Studies will find this volume of integral importance to their work.

Download or read book The Art of Fear written by Kristen Ulmer and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-06-13 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary guide to acknowledging fear and developing the tools we need to build a healthy relationship with this confusing emotion—and use it as a positive force in our lives. We all feel fear. Yet we are often taught to ignore it, overcome it, push past it. But to what benefit? This is the essential question that guides Kristen Ulmer’s remarkable exploration of our most misunderstood emotion in The Art of Fear. Once recognized as the best extreme skier in the world (an honor she held for twelve years), Ulmer knows fear well. In this conversation-changing book, she argues that fear is not here to cause us problems—and that in fact, the only true issue we face with fear is our misguided reaction to it (not the fear itself). Rebuilding our experience with fear from the ground up, Ulmer starts by exploring why we’ve come to view it as a negative. From here, she unpacks fear and shows it to be just one of 10,000 voices that make up our reality, here to help us come alive alongside joy, love, and gratitude. Introducing a mindfulness tool called “Shift,” Ulmer teaches readers how to experience fear in a simpler, more authentic way, transforming our relationship with this emotion from that of a draining battle into one that’s in line with our true nature. Influenced by Ulmer’s own complicated relationship with fear and her over 15 years as a mindset facilitator, The Art of Fear will reconstruct the way we react to and experience fear—empowering us to easily and permanently address the underlying cause of our fear-based problems, and setting us on course to live a happier, more expansive future.

Download or read book Feel The Fear Beyond written by Susan Jeffers and published by Random House. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Internationally renowned author, Susan Jeffers, has helped millions of people round the globe to overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives. Her now classic work, Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway, has been a huge worldwide success and continues to ride high in the bestseller charts because it showed us all, in simple terms, how to transform our anxieties into confidence, action and love. Feel the Fear...and Beyond is a practical companion to this important book - yet it also stands alone as a must-have for facing life and facing fears in the twenty-first century. Filled with valuable exercises, it is designed to teach us that we can handle whatever life brings us in a powerful and life-affirming way. Susan Jeffers encourages us to make full use of these valuable tools when we are fearful of making changes or confronting new situations in our lives.

Download or read book Beyond the Fear of 13 written by Trevor Johnson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Beyond the Fear of 13," embark on a transformative journey that challenges the shadows of superstition and navigates the intricate landscape of triskaidekaphobia with grace and wisdom. This enlightening guide goes beyond debunking myths; it empowers readers to confront and conquer the fear of the number 13, embracing a life of resilience and growth. Understanding Triskaidekaphobia: Unravel the complexities of triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. Delve into the psychological and cultural dimensions that contribute to this widespread superstition, understanding its impact on individuals and societies. Historical Origins of the Fear of 13: Trace the historical roots of triskaidekaphobia, exploring cultural, religious, and societal influences that have shaped the perception of the number 13. Gain insights into how these origins continue to influence contemporary beliefs. Debunking Superstitions: Breaking the Cycle: Challenge superstitions head-on as this book debunks common myths surrounding the number 13. Through a critical examination, readers are encouraged to break free from the cycle of fear and develop a more rational perspective. Embracing the Power of Positive Thinking: Discover the transformative power of positive thinking in overcoming triskaidekaphobia. Learn practical strategies to shift from a mindset of fear to one of optimism, fostering a positive and empowered outlook on life. Coping Strategies for Triskaidekaphobia: Explore effective coping strategies for managing triskaidekaphobia. From mindfulness practices to visualization techniques, this section provides practical tools to help individuals navigate anxiety and fear surrounding the number 13. Overcoming Anxiety: Seeking Professional Help: Acknowledge the importance of seeking professional help in overcoming anxiety related to triskaidekaphobia. This section offers guidance on when and how to consult mental health professionals for support and guidance. Cultivating Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques: Immerse yourself in the transformative practices of mindfulness and relaxation. Discover how these techniques can bring peace and tranquility, fostering a sense of calmness in the face of triskaidekaphobic fears. Creating a Supportive Environment at Home and Work: Explore the impact of the home and work environment on triskaidekaphobia. Learn how to create supportive spaces that promote well-being and reduce anxiety associated with the fear of the number 13. Educating Others: Dispelling Triskaidekaphobia Myths: Become an advocate for dispelling triskaidekaphobia myths. Equip yourself with knowledge to educate others, fostering a community that challenges superstitions and embraces a more enlightened perspective. Finding Strength in Numerology and Symbolism: Uncover the strength and wisdom embedded in numerology and symbolism. Explore the positive aspects of the number 13 in various cultures, allowing readers to reinterpret its meaning and find empowerment. Celebrating the 13th: Turning Fear Into Fun: Transform fear into celebration by embracing the 13th day of the month. Discover creative and enjoyable ways to turn this seemingly ominous date into an opportunity for joy, laughter, and positive experiences. Embracing the Unknown: Embodying Resilience and Growth: Conclude your journey by embracing the unknown and embodying resilience and growth. Learn to navigate uncertainty with courage, transcending triskaidekaphobia and embracing a life filled with possibilities. "Beyond the Fear of 13" is a guide that empowers individuals to gracefully navigate the intricate web of triskaidekaphobia, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a renewed sense of empowerment. Step beyond fear, embrace grace, and embark on a journey towards a life illuminated by positivity and wisdom.

Download or read book The Fear written by Charlie Higson and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sickness infected everyone sixteen and over, and no one escaped its terror. Now kids all over London are forming alliegances and battling grown-ups in order to survive. But who is a friend and who is an enemy?

Download or read book Seven Days to Love written by Nicholas James Yarris and published by Lara Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing self-written story of recovery over the first 10 years of freedom for Nick Yarris, a man who spent an incredible 23 years in solitary confinement on Death Row in the USA. Nick shared his story in his first book "Seven Days To Live" describing how he was imprisoned at age 20, and how he endured 8057 days being housed in some of the worst penal conditions in the USA. Once on the FBI's 10 most wanted following his escape from Death Row in 1985, Nick returned to prison willingly, only to be tormented for many more years. The first man to ask for DNA testing to prove his innocence in 1988, Nick endured 15 years of attempts to use this science. Finally, after being made ill with a disease in prison, Nick asked to be executed rather than go on in agony. With his life in the balance, Nick Yarris was proven innocent in 2003 by conclusive DNA results in the rape and murder case that he was imprisoned for. Released from prison in January 2004, Nick Yarris began a life in recovery as equally difficult as any he faced in prison. From beginning life with every disadvantage one can imagine, to finding his way from those early difficult days to make a remarkable life for himself, has shown what a remarkable perspective of life he has. This second book "Seven Days To Love" is a must read for anyone who has had to struggle in life just to be cared about by others, or for those people who simply need a good story of life to lift us all. In the end, readers simply wish that Nick indeed gets to live his life with Seven Days To love for those he cares about...

Download or read book Monsters Madmen A Death Row Experiment written by Nick Yarris and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: January 1995. The first prison ever condemned by the United Nations for "Active Practices of Torture" was shut down by a civil lawsuit. Huntingdon Prison in Pennsylvania had a dilemma following this ruling against its holding men on Death Row any longer: What to do with the worst men among 225 Death Row prisoners ordered out of their cells more than one hour a day?The answer: Create a special unit where 48 of the most violent and dangerous men would be kept away from the rest of the Death Row inmates. From 1995 to 1998, Nick Yarris was one of those 48 men who were described as "Monsters & Madmen." What he endured over the course of this one, three-year long segment of his 23 years spent on Death Row was so brutal that he has kept it hidden until now. Be prepared for a ride like no other as Nick takes you inside a special experiment that left four people dead, and left him scarred forever from it all . . .