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How not to kill yourself : a portrait of the suicidal mind / by Martin, Clancy W.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the acclaimed author of How to Sell-and based on his viral Huffington Post article-comes a deeply intimate, insightful, and at times even funny portrait of the suicidal mind, combining the author's personal experience with a philosophical, literary, and journalistic inquiry into the subject. "If you're going to write a book about suicide, you have to be willing to say the true things, the scary things, the humiliating things. Because everybody who is being honest with themselves knows at least a little bit about the subject. If you lie or if you fudge, the reader will know." The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. It was one of over ten attempts throughout the course of his life. But he didn't die, and like many who consider taking their own lives, he hid the attempt from his wife, family, coworkers, and students, slipping back into his daily life with a hoarse voice, a raw neck, and series of vague explanations. In How Not to Kill Yourself, Martin chronicles his multiple suicide attempts in an intimate depiction of the mindset of someone obsessed with self-destruction. He argues that, for the vast majority of suicides, an attempt does not just come out of the blue, nor is it merely a violent reaction to a particular crisis or failure, but is the culmination of a host of long-standing issues. He also looks at the thinking of a number of great writers who have attempted suicide and detailed their experiences (such as David Foster Wallace, Yiyun Li, Akutagawa, Nelly Arcan, and others), at what the history of philosophy has to say both for and against suicide, and at the experiences of people who have reached out to him across the years. The result is a work that powerfully gives voice to what to many has long been incomprehensible, while showing those presently struggling with suicidal thoughts that they are not alone, and that the desire to kill oneself-like other self-destructive desires-is almost always temporary and avoidable"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Suicide; Suicide;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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When We Were Silent A Novel [electronic resource] : by McPhillips, Fiona.aut; Mullen, India.nrt; cloudLibrary;
This program is read by actor India Mullen, who plays Peggy in the Normal People miniseries. An outsider threatens to expose the secrets at an elite private school in this suspenseful debut novel for readers of My Dark Vanessa and Dare Me Louise Manson is the newest student at Highfield Manor, Dublin’s most exclusive private school. It seems nearly perfect: the high arched window alcoves and tall granite pillars, the overspill of lilac at the front gate and the immaculate playing fields, the giggling students, the dusty, oak-lined library, and the dark, festering secret she has come to expose. At first, Lou’s working-class status makes her the consummate outsider, though all that changes when she is befriended by the beautiful and wealthy Shauna Power. But Lou finds out that even Shauna is caught up in Highfield’s web, and her time there ends with a lifeless body sprawled at her feet. Thirty years later, Lou has rebuilt her life after the harrowing events of the so-called “Highfield Affair,” when she gets a shocking phone call. Ronan Power, Shauna’s brother, is a high-profile lawyer bringing a lawsuit against the school. And he needs Lou to testify. Now with a daughter and career to protect, the last thing Lou wants is for Highfield Manor to be back in her life. But to finally free herself and others, she has to confront her past, go to battle once more, and discover, for once and for all, what really happened at Highfield. Powerful and compelling, When We Were Silent is an unputdownable, thrilling story of exploitation, privilege, and retribution. A Macmillan Audio production from Flatiron Books.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Psychological; Psychological;
© 2024., Macmillan Audio,
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Helping your angry teen : how to reduce anger and build connection using mindfulness and positive psychology / by Abblett, Mitch.;
Includes bibliographical references.LSC
Subjects: Anger in adolescence.; Parenting.; Mindfulness (Psychology); Positive psychology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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It's never too late : make the next act of your life the best act of your life / by Gifford, Kathie Lee,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.The four-time Emmy Award-winning "Today" host draws on personal experience to counsel women on how to navigate life-changing milestones while speaking out and staying true to oneself.
Subjects: Middle-aged women; Change (Psychology); Adjustment (Psychology);
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Pivot : the art and science of reinventing your life / by Markel, Adam.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The successful CEO of the internationally renowned Peak Potentials--who has trained thousands of people to find new jobs, careers, and directions--shares his practical and inspirational program for reinventing yourself, whether you are out of work or want to change your professional trajectory. What would you do in your life if you knew you could not fail? That's the question answered in Pivot, a roadmap for embracing your true potential without abandoning your responsibilities or risking your future. As a transformational teacher and the CEO of Peak Potentials, which has trained more than one million people worldwide, Adam Markel can help you leap out of your comfort zone and into the destiny you've always dreamed of. Whether you are transitioning your career, or have been downsized, or believe that your true potential has yet to be fully tapped, Pivot is a guide to reinvention for anyone, at any age. With clear-eyed compassion and frank assessments, Adam shares the secrets that will guide you away from fear and toward a powerful new vision for your life. The uplifting stories, introspective prompts, clear step-by-step exercises, and energizing calls to action throughout this remarkable book will guide you through the process of personal and career transformation, from creating a vision and clearing space for change to building a supportive environment and establishing daily rituals that will regenerate your soul. Success and personal fulfillment are within reach! Program your internal GPS to a destination of your wildest imagination--all it takes to change your path is one right turn"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Achievement motivation.; Conduct of life.; Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Success.;
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Public speaking in easy steps / by Provan, Drew,British author.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-175), Internet addresses (p. 176-183) and index.LSC
Subjects: Public speaking.; Public speaking;
© c2009., Easy Steps,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lies He Told Me She's in love - with a liar. [electronic resource] : by Patterson, James.aut; Ellis, David.aut; cloudLibrary;
Subjects: Electronic books.; Psychological; Suspense; Crime;
© 2024., Little, Brown and Company,
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The House of Cross Meet the hero of the new Prime series Cross—the greatest detective of all time [electronic resource] : by Patterson, James.aut; cloudLibrary;
Subjects: Electronic books.; Psychological; Suspense; Crime;
© 2024., Little, Brown and Company,
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Good grief : on loving pets, here and hereafter / by Bartels, E. B.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."An unexpected, poignant, and personal account of loving and losing pets, exploring the singular bonds we have with our companion animals, and how to grieve them once they've passed"--
Subjects: Pets; Pets;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Business Trip : A Novel. by Garcia, Jessie.;
In this debut from Jessie Garcia, Stephanie and Jasmine are two women who dont know each other but are on the same plane. They text their friends the same exact messages about the same man - the messages becoming stranger and more erratic. When the two women vanish and are each declared missing, it begs the questions: who is Trent McCarthy? What did he do to these women - or what did they do to him?Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Thrillers / Domestic; FICTION / Thrillers / Psychological;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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