Dark Thoughts

In the first book to fully examine obsessive bad thoughts, Dr. Lee Baer combines the latest research with his own extensive experience in treating this widespread syndrome. Drawing on information ranging from new advances in brain technology to pervasive social taboos, Dr. Baer explores the root causes of bad thoughts, why they can spiral out of control, and how to recognize the crucial difference between harmless and dangerous bad thoughts.

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and nonverbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

While there are many books about writing, none deal firsthand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling, and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. In Adorning the Dark, Andrew describes six principles for the writing life: serving the work, serving the audience, selectivity, discernment, discipline, and community. Through stories from his own journey, Andrew shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists but for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

Under the light of ancient Western philosophies, our darker moods like grief, anguish, and depression can seem irrational. When viewed through the lens of modern psychology, they can even look like mental disorders. The self-help industry, determined to sell us the promise of a brighter future, can sometimes leave us feeling ashamed that we are not more grateful, happy, or optimistic. Night Vision invites us to consider a different approach to life, one in which we stop feeling bad about feeling bad.

Containing a fascinating exploration of the depths of the human mind, this insightful book takes listeners on a deep dive to discover the hidden parts of the psyche. Covering the subtle world of body language and non-verbal communication, along with the lesser-known secrets of human behavior, you’ll discover how you can draw on a rich collection of insights to protect yourself from manipulators and abusers.

Have you ever wondered how to get into another person's mind? Is it possible to control the minds of others like in fantasy movies and comics? Would you like to be able to persuade the minds of others? It is possible that someone has asked this question at some point in their life and has given up on it. The truth is that it does not matter how impossible this is but if it is possible to get into the minds of other people. At any time, people allow us to see the actions they perform, and it is here that we can detect their behavior patterns and thus enter their minds.

Do you think fairy tales are all happily ever after? Think again. "Once Upon a Nightmare" dives into the sinister, hilarious, and jaw-dropping origins of the world’s most beloved stories. Perfect for fans of dark humor, twisted lore, and a fresh take on childhood classics, this book uncovers the grim (and Grimm) truths that Disney definitely left out. From Cinderella’s bloody shoe mishaps to Pinocchio’s journey from puppet to professional troublemaker, and even Goldilocks’s criminal home invasion spree, this book delivers a snarky, laugh-out-loud exploration of the fairy tales you ...

Imagine being the most beautiful woman in the world, and no one seems to notice. Called Uglass, as a child, for her dark skin, Tahj Thompson learned early to tune out the haters. The duckling was never ugly. She goes on to become a fashion model, and yet men on her pay grade ain’t even checkin’ for her. Not that it matters. Tahj’s true love is NFL player Fletcher Lewis. But here’s the caveat: they’re best friends. When romantic tension arises, telepathy kicks in; conversations pass within their gaze. There are legitimate reasons that keep Tahj and Fletcher from being together, but...

USA Today best-selling author and master storyteller Dan Alatorre brings you a collection of dark stories. Included in this book are: "The Jemwaju", "Best Monday Ever", and "Dark Questions". Enjoy these eerie, dark short stories from master storyteller and USA Today best-selling author Dan Alatorre, and be sure to leave the lights on!

Live it, Love it Life can be a tumultuous ride. No matter who you are or what you do, you will inevitably experience hardship. Difficulty. Pain, suffering, grief and heartache. You will feel down, you will get tired, and at times when the going gets really tough, you will even think about giving up. But you can't. Because you have so much to live for. And even much more to smile about... Fact is, Life is a gift. So many people have it worst than you ever will. So many have no idea what things could be like. Many, sadly, can only dream that your worst days were their best... So don't fret. ...

Kevin J. Kennedy has put together some of the horror world’s best-selling anthologies over recent years. Now, for the first time, he has collected some of his own short stories in one place. Dark Thoughts features a brand new, 8,000 word tribute story to Richard Laymon's Dark Mountain.

"Intriguing and tense, with a nightmarish scenario featuring the loss of personal identity... The plot’s complex tech, action scenes, and the nebulous, chilling world of The Garden are deftly described." --Kirkus Reviews "The conceit is clever and makes for a gripping story... a fast-paced thriller... satisfyingly visceral and quite memorable." --The BookLife Prize In a world where technology reigns supreme, one company holds the power to find anyone, anywhere, at any time. NeuralTech, led by the brilliant and enigmatic Brenna Patrick, claims to be the savior of modern society. But ...

Nada Alic's women—the perverts, nobodies, reality TV stars, poetic hopefuls, shameless party girls, and self-help addicts of Los Angeles and its environs—are all wrestling with a shared stark reality: the modern world. To cope, they live in their baddest thoughts: the lush, strange landscape of female make-believe.

Take advantage of centuries of knowledge: In this utterly unique grimoire, best-selling author Cerridwen Greenleaf gathers celestial lore, history, and mythology, drawing from the Dark Ages mystical practices of the original Gothic tribes, Scandinavian shamans, and other medieval sources to infuse these spells with the magic of the ancients, allowing the modern listener to tap into that pure power. Herein may be found the keys to rising above the fray and embracing a life of abundance and joy.

You might as well know this going in: Lawrence Block's new novel is not for everyone. It's recounted in journal form by its protagonist, and begins when he walks into a roadhouse outside of Bakersfield, California, and walks out with a woman. And rapes and murders her. But, um, not in that order. Right. But it's what he does with the rest of his life that's really interesting....

Si cree que es muy difícil controlar la ansiedad o siente que nunca la ha padecido, a pesar de tener los síntomas eventualmente, este audiolibro es para usted, pues acá va a poder aclarar cualquier duda e incertidumbre sobre este trastorno que afecta a gran parte de la población mundial.

Isaac stands alone on a bridge and screams into the river below. And then, an answer. A cry of despair perhaps even greater than his own. The sound draws Isaac into the woods. What he finds there changes everything. It's a tale that might seem familiar. A broken man and an unexpected guest, who can't stay forever. But real life isn't a story. It's full of truths, messy and surprising, that Isaac has been hiding from his new, improbable friend....

Disappearing wasn’t going to be enough…they needed a plan…some answers…and a safe place where they couldn’t be found…and time to figure out what to do next….and why their pursuers are interested in Harper’s father…and are willing to do anything to draw her out. Now it appears that they have an unknown and unlikely ally…maybe two. But what does it mean when one of their allies becomes the new target… An attack on the Mulholland’s wasn’t expected…and though much could be tied to Mick Johnson this wasn’t his style…or his target. Suddenly there is another target....

“Not all of us are evil,” Astra said with a heaving chest. “You will not destroy my species.” “No,” the demon whispered as a smile crossed her lips. “But you will.” Astra has seen demons her entire life. In the shadows, in her sleep, in her imagination. But now… they are real. Creatures she thought only existed in her worst nightmares come in the night and tear her away from her home and everyone she loves. In a faraway land, she has to adapt quickly. Unknown dangers lurk around every corner, and in order to live, she must question her every step and the intentions of ...