Download or read book Malevolent Deception written by George F. Vohs and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-06 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Professor, you don't know me...I have run across an anomaly...I cannot speak on this satellite phone except to urge you to come to Egypt and Giza as quickly as possible. This discovery is of the utmost importance, and secrecy is vital.' Recruited for her expertise in spirituality, Dr. Georgia Smythe-Reed joins a team of Egyptologists commissioned to investigate seven identical stones in the King's Chamber of The Great Pyramid—a possible link between Egyptian mythology and the Bible and a key to unlocking the mysteries surrounding the pyramids. It's not long before the team of four begins discovering clues about an ancient underground society whose members may have originally come from another world. As the team works to piece together their research, they uncover even more than they anticipated, coming into direct contact with members of the underground society known as the Zep Tepi. This group seems friendly enough, but unknown to the researchers, their goal is to control our world, take away our individual freedoms, and turn us all into servants. Will the researchers buy into the ideologies and persuasive promises of the Zep Tepi, or is their offer too good to be true? Stakes are high as these four researchers face a Malevolent Deception, putting their faith and beliefs to the test and ultimately forcing them to choose between God and Satan.
Download or read book Malevolent Hands Uncovering the Mystery written by Baoyu He and published by Baoyu He. This book was released on with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My dear friend, in the face of such a perplexing situation, one's reaction can vary drastically, as you've aptly noted. Some, like myself, might dismiss it as a mere prank, while others, such as Pastor Keltrop and his wife, would be quick to voice their indignation and spread the word. Then there are those who, deeming it a serious offense, would not hesitate to involve the authorities. But alas, what was initially perceived as a harmless jest has taken a grievous turn. The tragic demise of Mrs. Ximington, with a note in her hand lamenting her inability to endure any longer, coupled with the discovery of a crumpled anonymous letter in the fireplace, suggests a far more sinister truth. It appears evident that Mrs. Ximington's darkest secrets have been laid bare, compelling her to take her own life through the consumption of poison. But the plot thickens still, as her loyal maid Agnes meets a similarly grim fate. Curiously, on the very day of Mrs. Ximington's demise, Agnes, who was expected to be out with her beau, returns home in a fit of anger. Furthermore, the absence of a postmark on the anonymous letter hints at a direct delivery, implying that Agnes likely encountered the bearer of this ominous message. As the old adage goes, "No fire, no smoke." It is evident that there is more to this tragic tale than meets the eye. Miss Maple, tasked with unravelling the enigma of "fire" and "smoke," must navigate through the labyrinth of deceit and treachery to uncover the truth hidden within the shadows of deception.
Download or read book The Power of Deception written by Sufian Z. Taha and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2016-04-12 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this fictional novel, humankind is entrusted with the vicegerency by the Creator. However, this came to the dismay of Iblis, the protagonist, who later became the archenemy of mankind, seeking every opportunity to defeat and destroy the enemy humanity. The novel The Power of Deceptionreaches its climax when Iblis renders humankind submissive, passive and indifferent. Thereto, the journey to explore the roots of humanity then extends further into the distant future to uncover the inevitablethe eventual demise of humankind and departure. Original and intriguing, this unique novel introduces the reader to new ideas concerning the concept of God, the purpose of human existence and where it is heading. Moreover, the true origin of deception, eternity, and whether demise or immortality is characteristic of human souls. As the reader immerses in this thought-provoking read, he will be exposed to a mesmerizing voyage through space-timefull of intriguing science fiction scenes, encounters with beings from other dimensions, and previously unknown accounts and deliberations within the Divine court and the news of the Divine. Through The Power of Deception, the author invites the reader to enter a new reality. Indeed, pristine and free of the blurring effect of deception and the veils of the prevailing falsehood. Thereto, a new reality is discovered full of promise, excitement, and hope.
Download or read book Shadows of Empathy written by Rick Anthony and published by Rick Anthony. This book was released on with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of a dark and mysterious woods, an ancient, abandoned manor stood like a haunted sentinel. Local legends whispered of a malevolent vampire ghost trapped within its decaying walls, thirsting for lost souls to quench its eternal hunger. The mere mention of its name sent shivers down the spines of those who called the nearby town their home. Amidst the chilling tales and eerie atmosphere, a group of extraordinary individuals emerged—The Guardians of Unity. Driven by an unyielding commitment to protect both the living and the departed, they stood united against the darkness that threatened to consume their world. Empathy flowed through their veins like a life-giving force, and unity fortified their bond, making them a formidable force against malevolence. In this compelling tale of courage and compassion, we embark on a journey through the haunting adventures of the Guardians of Unity. Each member possesses their own unique strengths and vulnerabilities, but it is together, as a harmonious whole, that they wield their power against the malevolent forces that linger in the shadows. As they delve into the mysteries of the old manor, they uncover an ancient journal that hints at the origins of the vampire ghost's curse. Yet, their pursuit of truth comes at a great cost, as strange marks appear on their bodies, marking them as targets for the vampire ghost's wrath. As night falls, chilling whispers echo through the halls, and eerie apparitions torment the Guardians. Faceless figures emerge from the darkness, revealing the terrifying truth of the vampire ghost's curse. Desperate to break the curse, the Guardians seek the help of a reclusive paranormal expert who unveils an ancient ritual—a ritual that comes with a deadly price. The haunting adventures unfold, leading to unexpected alliances and haunting revelations. As the Blood Moon rises, the vampire ghost's powers intensify, and the Guardians find themselves venturing into the spirit realm, where the malevolence is at its strongest. In this journey through darkness, secrets among the group come to light, and the true test of their unity lies in unmasking the betrayer among them. As the boundary between the living and the spirit world blurs, the Guardians face their final stand against the malevolence that seeks to engulf them. But even as they triumph over darkness, they soon learn that the vampire ghost's curse is far from extinguished. Remnants of its malevolence linger, a haunting reminder that the battle against darkness is unending. The cursed heirloom, unwittingly brought into their world, rekindles the malevolent power, threatening to plunge them back into the shadows. As the Guardians of Unity stand on eternal vigil, they embrace their role as stewards of empathy and unity. They understand that malevolence may never truly be vanquished, but their commitment to protect their world remains unshaken. Their haunting adventures teach them that redemption can be found even in the darkest of souls, and unity is a force that can bind both the living and the departed. Welcome to "Shadows of Empathy: The Haunting Adventures of the Guardians of Unity." In this gripping tale of empathy, courage, and resilience, the boundaries between light and darkness blur as the Guardians navigate their way through the shadows, forever guided by the unbreakable bond of empathy and unity. Prepare to be enthralled, chilled, and inspired as you journey with the Guardians into a world where compassion stands as the ultimate weapon against malevolence, and unity serves as the everlasting shield that protects them from the horrors that lie within the shadows.
Download or read book Replacement written by Jack Ritchie and published by Wildside Press. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Jack Ritchie's classic crime noir story "Replacement," Max Warren schemes his way up the ranks to take control from his boss Ed Kubak. After winning over Kubak's girlfriend Helen, Max sends the defeated man away. Obsessed with revenge, Kubak commits an act that forces Max to hunt him down. When Max finally tracks down his rival in Florida, he expects an easy end to their feud. But Kubak has one last twist in store, and Max realizes too late the deadly consequences of his ruthless ambition...
Download or read book Imagining and Knowing written by Gregory Currie and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gregory Currie defends the view that works of fiction guide the imagination, and then considers whether fiction can also guide our beliefs. He makes a case for modesty about learning from fiction, as it is easy to be too optimistic about the psychological insights of authors, and empathy is hard to acquire while not always morally advantageous.
Download or read book The Handbook of Mentoring at Work written by Belle Rose Ragins and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This handbook is remarkable in that it provides a comprehensive and finely nuanced account of the diverse approaches that researchers, theorists, and practitioners have taken to mentoring by incorporating insights of someof the most widely known and respected researchers in careers and in mentoring...This handbook is poised to become a classic in career and mentoring literature with its potential long-term heuristic usefulness in generating new intersections among theory, research, and practice." Rebecca L. Weiler, Suzy D'Enbeau, Patrice M. Buzzanell, Purdue University"This handbook is poised to become a classic in career and mentoring literature with its potential long-term heuristic usefulness in generating new intersections among theory, research, and practice...it is encouraging that so much of the handbook establishes grounds for future communication research and relates directly to current trends in organizational and managerial communication." MANAGEMENT COMMUNICATION QUARTERLY"Ragins and Kram both scholars whose work ignited the field of mentoring some 20 years ago and has guided it ever since have teamed up to produce this lucid and accessible compendium of research and theory on mentoring relationships at work. Bringing together an impressive group of scholars, this volume offers a comprehensive assessment of the current state of knowledge about mentoring, as well as an ambitious, theory-driven, practice-oriented agenda for future research. This book is an essential resource and could not be more timely as organizational scholars and practitioners alike grapple with the challenges of developing an ever more diverse workforce to meet the needs of an ever more global and technologically sophisticated organizational world." Robin Ely, Harvard Business School "The most complete reference] in mentoring. The most seminal thinkers and the most significant collection of essays in print. A must read for everyone concerned with growth and learning." Warren Bennis, University of Southern California "This book is extremely timely. After two decades of research and debate, it provides a definitive guide to the study and practice of mentoring. In a world of looming talent shortages, it will prove an invaluable resource to reflective practitioners and organizational scholars alike. The authors should be congratulated for offering this tour de force of cutting-edge research and practice on mentoring while also charting new territories for future investigation." Herminia Ibarra, INSEAD "From two of the leading theorists in the field of mentoring comes an extraordinary volume. Ragins and Kram have guided a stellar group of authors toward new heights in theory and practice. The book covers all the bases and provides multiple perspectives some entirely new that promise to be generative of innovative research and practice. No one interested in mentoring, neither scholar nor practitioner, can afford to ignore this remarkable book." Lotte Bailyn, MIT Sloan School of Management "The explosion of interest in workplace mentoring today cries out for more robust research frameworks as well as new and better practical applications. This superb Handbook closes that gap by bringing together leading scholars and practitioners for a comprehensive overview of this fast-growing phenomenon. Researchers, students, human resources professionals and practicing managers alike indeed, anyone who has been a mentor or mentee will find this groundbreaking volume an indispensable companion." John Alexander, Former President and Senior Advisor, Center for Creative Leadership The Handbook of Mentoring at Work: Theory, Research, and Practice brings together the leading scholars in the field in order to craft the definitive reference book on workplace mentoring. This state-of-the-art guide connects existing knowledge to cutting-edge theory, research directions, and practice strategies to generate the "must-have" resource for mentoring theorists, researchers, and
Download or read book The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience written by Anthony R. Beech and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 1031 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how the explosion of neuroscience-based evidence in recent years has led to a fundamental change in how forensic psychology can inform working with criminal populations. This book communicates knowledge and research findings in the neurobiological field to those who work with offenders and those who design policy for offender rehabilitation and criminal justice systems, so that practice and policy can be neurobiologically informed, and research can be enhanced. Starting with an introduction to the subject of neuroscience and forensic settings, The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience then offers in-depth and enlightening coverage of the neurobiology of sex and sexual attraction, aggressive behavior, and emotion regulation; the neurobiological bases to risk factors for offending such as genetics, developmental, alcohol and drugs, and mental disorders; and the neurobiology of offending, including psychopathy, antisocial personality disorders, and violent and sexual offending. The book also covers rehabilitation techniques such as brain scanning, brain-based therapy for adolescents, and compassion-focused therapy. The book itself: Covers a wide array of neuroscience research Chapters by renowned neuroscientists and criminal justice experts Topics covered include the neurobiology of aggressive behavior, the neuroscience of deception, genetic contributions to psychopathy, and neuroimaging-guided treatment Offers conclusions for practitioners and future directions for the field. The Handbook of Forensic Neuroscience is a welcome book for all researchers, practitioners, and postgraduate students involved with forensic psychology, neuroscience, law, and criminology.
Download or read book Phenomenology of Life Meeting the Challenges of the Present Day World written by Anna-Teresa Tymieniecka and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy has been always received or bypassed for its resonance or aloofness with the spirit of the time. Should not philosophy/phenomenology of life be expected to do more to ascertain its validity? Should it not pass the pragmatic test, that is to respond directly to the life-concerns of its time? What is the role of the philosopher and philosophy today? Due to the ever-advancing scientific, technological, social and cultural changes that are shaping human life and the life-world-in-transformation, we are desperately seeking a measure to estimate life's unfolding, a compass to stir the course between Scylla and Charibda to maintain human-hood and creative insight for laying the cornerstones for the unforeseeable unfolding of life dynamisms. It is this challenge which philosophy/phenomenology of life meets with underlying ontopoietic unraveling of the hidden logoic concatenations of beingness-in-becoming. The present collection of essays offers contributions to answer this challenge by focusing upon measure, sharing-in-life, intersubjectivity and communication, societal equilibrium, education, and more. It will be of great interest to those working in the fields of Phenomenology, Philosophy, History of Philosophy, and Contemporary Philosophy.
Download or read book A cultural history of chess players written by John Sharples and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inquiry concerns the cultural history of the chess-player. It takes as its premise the idea that the chess-player has become a fragmented collection of images, underpinned by challenges to, and confirmations of, chess’s status as an intellectually-superior and socially-useful game, particularly since the medieval period. Yet, the chess-player is an understudied figure. No previous work has shone a light on the chess-player itself. Increasingly, chess-histories have retreated into tidy consensus. This work aspires to a novel reading of the figure as both a flickering beacon of reason and a sign of monstrosity. To this end, this book, utilising a wide range of sources, including newspapers, periodicals, detective novels, science-fiction, and comic-books, is underpinned by the idea that the chess-player is a pluralistic subject used to articulate a number of anxieties pertaining to themes of mind, machine, and monster.
Download or read book An Introduction to Language and Linguistics written by Christopher J. Hall and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Christopher Hall's book is the best new introduction to linguistics that I have seen in decades. It is engagingly written without talking down to the reader and it covers all the subparts of the field in a comprehensive and even-handed manner. I plan to use it the next time that I teach an introductory course at Washington.' Professor Frederick J. Newmeyer, University of Washington 'With apt examples from novels and newspapers, courtroom trials and telephone conversations, the lowly and the mighty, his book repeatedly startles as it casts light on language. This is a bright, humorous, and completely accessible tour of 21st-century linguistics.' Professor Edward Finegan, University of Southern California This book introduces the fundamentals of human language from a linguistic point of view, using examples drawn from everyday life to aid comprehension, and encouraging critical thinking throughout. Besides presenting the fundamental building blocks of language and explaining how these function, the book also introduces other key elements of the discipline of linguistics, including language acquisition, applied linguistics, psycholinguistics and discourse analysis. Packed full of examples, this is the ideal introduction to language for those who are interested in studying linguistics, have already started a course, or just want to study at home.
Download or read book Commentary on the Old Testament written by C. F. Keil and published by Titus Books. This book was released on 2014-06-27 with total page 14583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carl Friedrich Keil (1807 – 1888) and Franz Delitzsch (1813 – 1890) were conservative German Lutheran Old Testament scholars whose commentary on the Old Testament has remained a classic for well over a century.
Download or read book Gender Race and Ethnicity in the Workplace written by Margaret Foegen Karsten and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-03-28 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insights from professionals in the fields of organizational development and diversity provide practical tools to help employees and managers—regardless of race or gender—collaborate in reaching their workplace potential. The contributions of more than 30 experts reframe the discussion on gender, race, and ethnicity in the U.S. workforce, examining the complex identity concerns facing workers who fall within minority groups and recommending practical solutions for dealing with workplace inequities. Through focused essays, experts explore new perspectives to persistent challenges and discuss progress made in addressing unequal treatment based on race and gender in the past eight years. This detailed reference explores every aspect of the issue, including mentoring, family leaves, pay inequity, multiracial and transgender identities, community involvement, and illegal harassment. The first part of the book identifies employment discrimination based on multiracial identity, appearance, and transgender status. The second section unveils the psychology behind harassment on the job; the third section provides strategies for overcoming traditional obstacles for the disenfranchised. The final section discusses updates on laws dealing with the Family and Medical Leave Act. The book closes with success stories of women of color in U.S. leadership roles as well as others achieving success in their professions outside of the country. Accompanying tables, charts, and graphs illustrate the field's most poignant research, such as the relationship between organizational effectiveness and diversity and the characteristics of those taking family and medical leave.
Download or read book The Merchant of Venice written by Thomas Wheeler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-10 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1991. Essays here are arranged chronologically within sections: ‘The Play as Text’, ‘Shylock’ and ‘The Play in the Theatre.’ Collecting previously published important commentaries and scholarly articles, this volume in the Shakespearean Criticism set looks at one of the Bard’s most disturbing plays. These historical critical pieces give witness to the changing attitudes to the play and the characters and provide readers with a wide range of material relating both to performances and to textual readings.
Download or read book Cognitive Therapy of Personality Disorders Second Edition written by Aaron T. Beck and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2003-09-26 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This landmark work was the first to present a cognitive framework for understanding and treating personality disorders. Part I lays out the conceptual, empirical, and clinical foundations of effective work with this highly challenging population, reviews cognitive aspects of Axis II disorders, and delineates general treatment principles. In Part II, chapters detail the process of cognitive-behavioral therapy for each of the specific disorders, review the clinical literature, guide the therapist through diagnosis and case conceptualization, and demonstrate the nuts and bolts of cognitive intervention.
Download or read book The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring written by Tammy D. Allen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting across the fields of psychology, management, education, counseling, social work, and sociology, The Blackwell Handbook of Mentoring reveals an innovative, multi-disciplinary approach to the practice and theory of mentoring. Provides a complete, multi-disciplinary look at the practice and theory of mentoring and demonstrates its advantages Brings together, for the first time, expert researchers from the three primary areas of mentoring: workplace, academy, and community Leading scholars provide critical analysis on important literature concerning theoretical approaches and methodological issues in the field Final section presents an integrated perspective on mentoring relationships and projects a future agenda for the field
Download or read book The Terministic Screen written by David Blakesley and published by SIU Press. This book was released on 2007-09-28 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Terministic Screen: Rhetorical Perspectives on Film examines the importance of rhetoric in the study of film and film theory. Rhetorical approaches to film studies have been widely practiced, but rarely discussed until now. Taking on such issues as Hollywood blacklisting, fascistic aesthetics, and postmodern dialogics, editor David Blakesley presents fifteen critical essays that examine rhetoric’s role in such popular films as The Fifth Element, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Usual Suspects, Deliverance, The English Patient, Pulp Fiction, The Music Man, Copycat, Hoop Dreams,and A Time to Kill. Aided by sixteen illustrations, these insightful essays consider films rhetorically, as ways of seeing and not seeing, as acts that dramatize how people use language and images to tell stories and foster identification. Contributors include David Blakesley, Alan Nadel, Ann Chisholm, Martin J. Medhurst, Byron Hawk, Ekaterina V. Haskins, James Roberts, Thomas W. Benson, Philip L. Simpson, Davis W. Houck, Caroline J.S. Picart, Friedemann Weidauer, Bruce Krajewski, Harriet Malinowitz, Granetta L. Richardson, and Kelly Ritter.
