Anatomy Of Fear

Author : Jonathan Santlofer
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780061868306

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Anatomy of Fear by Jonathan Santlofer Pdf

NYPD sketch artist Nate Rodriguez possesses a remarkable gift. From the smallest clues—an off-hand comment, a brief flash of fear in a victim's eyes—he is able to create an uncanny likeness of the assailant. Now Detective Terri Russo needs his help to solve a particularly shocking series of murders, perpetrated by a psychopath who enjoys drawing pictures of his crimes before committing them. Nate is being asked to enter the dark, twisted mind of a monster—to re-create a face that no one has lived to identify. But as a portrait slowly begins taking shape in Nate's mind and on the page, an electrifying game of cat and mouse reaches an unexpected new level—as a brilliant killer uses his own unique talents to turn the investigation in a terrifying new direction... A breathtakingly original novel of suspense, Jonathan Santlofer's Anatomy of Fear mixes prose and pictures to create a story that burns its way into the brain and brilliantly revitalizes the crime fiction genre.

Author : Matt Glasby
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780711251793

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The Book of Horror by Matt Glasby Pdf

“Glasby anatomizes horror’s scare tactics with keen, lucid clarity across 34 carefully selected main films—classic and pleasingly obscure. 4 Stars.” —Total Film? Horror movies have never been more critically or commercially successful, but there’s only one metric that matters: are they scary? The Book of Horror focuses on the most frightening films of the post-war era—from Psycho (1960) to It Chapter Two (2019)—examining exactly how they scare us across a series of key categories. Each chapter explores a seminal horror film in depth, charting its scariest moments with infographics and identifying the related works you need to see. Including references to more than one hundred classic and contemporary horror films from around the globe, and striking illustrations from Barney Bodoano, this is a rich and compelling guide to the scariest films ever made. “This is the definitive guide to what properly messes us up.” —SFX Magazine The films: Psycho (1960), The Innocents (1961), The Haunting (1963), Don’t Look Now (1973), The Exorcist (1973), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), Who Can Kill a Child? (1976), Suspiria (1977), Halloween (1978), The Shining (1980), The Entity (1982), Angst (1983), Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer (1990), Ring (1998), The Blair Witch Project (1999), The Others (2001), The Eye (2002), Ju-On: The Grudge (2002), Shutter (2004), The Descent (2005), Wolf Creek (2005), The Orphanage (2007), [Rec] (2007), The Strangers (2008), Lake Mungo (2008), Martyrs (2008), The Innkeepers (2011), Banshee Chapter (2013), Oculus (2013), The Babadook (2014), It Follows (2015), Terrified (2017), Hereditary (2018), It Chapter Two (2019)

Author : Ellen Vora
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-03-15
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780063075115

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The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora Pdf

From acclaimed psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora comes a groundbreaking understanding of how anxiety manifests in the body and mind—and what we can do to overcome it. Anxiety affects more than forty million Americans—a number that continues to climb in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. While conventional medicine tends to view anxiety as a “neck-up” problem—that is, one of brain chemistry and psychology—the truth is that the origins of anxiety are rooted in the body. In The Anatomy of Anxiety, holistic psychiatrist Dr. Ellen Vora offers nothing less than a paradigm shift in our understanding of anxiety and mental health, suggesting that anxiety is not simply a brain disorder but a whole-body condition. In her clinical work, Dr. Vora has found time and again that the symptoms of anxiety can often be traced to imbalances in the body. The emotional and physical discomfort we experience—sleeplessness, brain fog, stomach pain, jitters—is a result of the body’s stress response. This physiological state can be triggered by challenging experiences as well as seemingly innocuous factors, such as diet and use of technology. The good news is that this body-based anxiety, or, as Dr. Vora terms it, “false anxiety,” is easily treated. Once the body’s needs are addressed, Dr. Vora reframes any remaining symptoms not as a disorder but rather as an urgent plea from within. This “true anxiety” is a signal that something else is out of balance—in our lives, in our relationships, in the world. True anxiety serves as our inner compass, helping us recalibrate when we’re feeling lost. Practical, informative, and deeply hopeful, The Anatomy of Anxiety is the first book to fully explain the origins of anxiety and offer a detailed road map for healing and growth.

Author : Chris Vander Kaay,Kathleen Fernandez Vander Kaay
Publisher : Norlightspress.com
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1935254979

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The Anatomy of Fear by Chris Vander Kaay,Kathleen Fernandez Vander Kaay Pdf

During in-depth conversations with 21 horror and science-fiction film writers and directors, filmmakers Chris and Kathleen Vander Kaay find answers to this question, along with the inside story on the inspiration, creation, and behind-the-scenes experiences of box office blockbusters. Horror movies have a shady reputation because of their flaws and eccentricities. Horror wants us to laugh when we're uncomfortable, keep looking when we want to turn away, and live with a total lack of happy endings. Perhaps that's why we respect these films as a subculture. And because no one expects horror films to toe the line, they get to flirt with madness and imperfection while making the most interesting, controversial observations. That's why this book exists. Part of the subject matter in horror films is blunt and graphic and doesn't need further illumination. Other parts are brave, transgressive, explorative, and restless. While exploring these themes with 21 artists, the Vander Kaays uncover a surprisingly honest appraisal of the human psyche.

Author : Teal Swan
Publisher : Watkins Media Limited
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781786781970

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The Anatomy of Loneliness by Teal Swan Pdf

The bestselling author of The Completion Process offers a blueprint for overcoming loneliness and returning to a place of love, acceptance, and meaningful connection Following in the footsteps of the success of The Completion Process, bestselling author and modern spiritual leader Teal Swan offers an in-depth exploration and understanding of loneliness. Drawing on her extraordinary healing technique, the Connection Process, Teal offers a way to experience connection once again. Loneliness is reaching endemic proportions in our society, reflected by rising suicide rates and increased mental illness. Now, more than ever we need to find a way to connect. Loneliness is a feeling of separation or isolation; it is not necessarily the same as the physical state of being alone. This book is for people who suffer from loneliness, the kind that cannot be solved by simply being around other people. Their aloneness is a deeply embedded pattern that is both negative and painful; it is often fueled by trauma, loss, addiction, grief and a lack of self-esteem and insecurity. In The Anatomy of Loneliness, Teal identifies the three pillars or qualities of loneliness: Separation, Shame and Fear and goes on to share her revolutionary technique; The Connection Process, a form of intuitive journeying, usually involving two people a ‘receiver’ and a ‘journeyer’. Through a series of exercises each person experiences ‘walls’ and ‘blockages’ as they move through the process both participants face their fears learning from these to reach a place of unconditional love and acceptance.

Author : Lord Moran,Charles McMoran Wilson Baron Moran
Publisher : Avery
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Courage
ISBN : PSU:000044259006

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The Anatomy of Courage by Lord Moran,Charles McMoran Wilson Baron Moran Pdf

Author : Ellen Vora
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0063075091

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The Anatomy of Anxiety by Ellen Vora Pdf

"A new theory of understanding how anxiety manifests in the body and brain, and how it can be treated"--

Author : Bruce K. Siddle
Publisher : Ppct Research Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Combat
ISBN : 0964920506

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Sharpening the Warrior's Edge by Bruce K. Siddle Pdf

Sharpening the Warrior's Edge is the first text which examines survival and combat performance from a scientific perspective. Author Bruce K. Siddle methodically brings together one hundred years of research which identifies the relationship between survival stress, the heart rate and combat performance. Most importantly, Siddle explores the psychological and spiritual components which establish the warrior mindset. This pioneering test is a must read for present-day warriors, or anyone involved in use of force, combat or martial arts training.

Author : Curt Thompson
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414334141

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Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson Pdf

Do you want to improve your relationships and experience lasting personal change? Join Curt Thompson, M.D., on an amazing journey to discover the surprising pathways for transformation hidden inside your own mind. Integrating new findings in neuroscience and attachment with Christian spirituality, Dr. Thompson reveals how it is possible to rewire your mind, altering your brain patterns and literally making you more like the person God intended you to be. Explaining discoveries about the brain in layman’s terms, he shows how you can be mentally transformed through spiritual practices, interaction with Scripture, and connections with other people. He also provides practical exercises to help you experience healing in areas where you’ve been struggling. Insightful and challenging, "Anatomy of the Soul" illustrates how learning about one of God’s most miraculous creations—your brain—can enrich your life, your relationships, and your impact on the world around you.

Author : Valerie Stephens
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781304599384

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THE ANATOMY OF FEAR: A MORTAL MIND UNABRIDGED by Valerie Stephens Pdf

This work is an experimental, meditational piece dedicated to the deeper innermost workings of a mortal human mind as it seeks healing & continued psychospiritual edification & evolution.

Author : Adrian Raine
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 501 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780307378842

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The Anatomy of Violence by Adrian Raine Pdf

Provocative and timely: a pioneering neurocriminologist introduces the latest biological research into the causes of--and potential cures for--criminal behavior. With an 8-page full-color insert, and black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Author : Adrian Hill
Publisher : Dover Publications
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 0486460045

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Beginner's Book of Anatomy by Adrian Hill Pdf

This comprehensive guide features more than 75 illustrations, beginning with the bones and muscles and advancing to studies of motion and repose with expert details of eyes, ears, hands, and feet.

Author : Lawrence Hill
Publisher : University of Alberta
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780888648204

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Dear Sir, I Intend to Burn Your Book by Lawrence Hill Pdf

Censorship and book burning are still present in our lives. Lawrence Hill shares his experiences of how ignorance and the fear of ideas led a group in the Netherlands to burn the cover of his widely successful novel, The Book of Negroes, in 2011. Why do books continue to ignite such strong reactions in people in the age of the Internet? Is banning, censoring, or controlling book distribution ever justified? Hill illustrates his ideas with anecdotes and lists names of Canadian writers who faced censorship challenges in the twenty-first century, inviting conversation between those on opposite sides of these contentious issues. All who are interested in literature, freedom of expression, and human rights will enjoy reading Hill's provocative essay.

Author : Daniel T. Blumstein
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780674916487

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The Nature of Fear by Daniel T. Blumstein Pdf

A leading expert in animal behavior takes us into the wild to better understand and manage our fears. Fear, honed by millions of years of natural selection, kept our ancestors alive. Whether by slithering away, curling up in a ball, or standing still in the presence of a predator, humans and other animals have evolved complex behaviors in order to survive the hazards the world presents. But, despite our evolutionary endurance, we still have much to learn about how to manage our response to danger. For more than thirty years, Daniel Blumstein has been studying animals’ fear responses. His observations lead to a firm conclusion: fear preserves security, but at great cost. A foraging flock of birds expends valuable energy by quickly taking flight when a raptor appears. And though the birds might successfully escape, they leave their food source behind. Giant clams protect their valuable tissue by retracting their mantles and closing their shells when a shadow passes overhead, but then they are unable to photosynthesize, losing the capacity to grow. Among humans, fear is often an understandable and justifiable response to sources of threat, but it can exact a high toll on health and productivity. Delving into the evolutionary origins and ecological contexts of fear across species, The Nature of Fear considers what we can learn from our fellow animals—from successes and failures. By observing how animals leverage alarm to their advantage, we can develop new strategies for facing risks without panic.

Author : Holbrook Jackson
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0252070437

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The Anatomy of Bibliomania by Holbrook Jackson Pdf

Inspects the allure of books, their curative and restorative properties, and the passion for them that leads to bibliomania. This title comments on why we read, where we read - on journeys, at mealtimes, on the toilet (this has 'a long but mostly unrecorded history'), in bed, and in prison - and what happens to us when we read.