Ergebnis für "Control" in Psychologie

"A crisp, twisting tale in the hands of a writer in the bloom of his abundant talents." — Graydon Carter A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful...

Twelve housemates enter a house as part of a bold, new television show. All they know is they're to have their actions monitored 24 hours a day and compete in a series of tasks with the knowledge that - at the end of the show - one of them will walk away with 100,000 pounds. But all is not as it seems, and the truth - and danger - becomes apparent as soon as the doors lock them in on their first night, and the first of the 12 is murdered....

Ethan Cole is the man people call when systems falter. In a high-pressure corporate leadership role, he absorbs volatility, manages risk, and keeps ambitious projects from collapsing. Reliability is his reputation. Control is his strength. Promotion is inevitable. At home, the demands are quieter—but no less exacting. A wife who watches more than she speaks. Children who do not need performance, only presence. Small moments that cannot be delegated.

Brought to you by Penguin. FROM GRANTA BEST OF YOUNG BRITISH NOVELIST AND WINNER OF THE DESMOND ELLIOT PRIZE Ray wants the perfect body. But how far is too far? When his training turns extreme, Ray is pulled into a dark gym culture that promises results at any cost. As his body changes, so does...