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A clear, no-nonsense guide to spotting manipulation before it takes hold. The Anti-Dark Psychology Manual breaks down the subtle tactics used by manipulators—gaslighting, coercion, emotional leverage—and shows you exactly how to shut them down. In a world where influence is constant, this audiobook gives you the awareness and mental tools to protect your autonomy, set firm boundaries, and reclaim control of your decisions.

In her moving spiritual memoir, Mary DeMuth traces the winding path of “thin places” in her life—places where she experienced longing and healing more intensely than before. As DeMuth writes, “Thin places are snatches of holy ground, tucked into the corners of our world, where we might...

When your parents are pathologically self-centered, manipulative, or emotionally abusive, the pain they cause is deep and often difficult to put into words. You may experience anxiety, depression, complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD), low self-esteem, addiction, or other mental health conditions as an adult. But it was not your fault, and there are tools you can use to heal the trauma caused by your childhood.

The first book written specifically for men, Victims No Longer examines the changing cultural attitudes toward male survivors of incest and other sexual trauma. Now, in this second edition, this invaluable resource continues to offer compassionate and practical advice, supported by personal anecdotes and statements of male survivors.

THE CHILLING NEW BOOK FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR, HOWARD SOUNES THAT SHEDS NEW LIGHT ON THE FRED & ROSE WEST MURDER INVESTIGATIONS Thirty years since the death of Fred West and the conviction of his wife Rose, in 1995, the West murder case exerts a magnetic fascination for true crime readers. The...

"Ashley C. Ford brings listeners into her life in this outstanding coming-of-age story...Listeners will cheer as Ford attends college and weep as she visits her father in prison, and when he is finally released." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner This program is read by the author...

'This book will change every person who reads it. A total masterpiece' Caro Claire Burke 'Audacious and instantly gripping . . . Whidbey is deeply satisfying' Catherine Chidgey, New York Times 'There is, to put it simply, no book quite like Whidbey' Vogue 'In the realm of Patricia Highsmith and...

Are you constantly giving in to others at the expense of your well-being? Have you spent countless moments feeling overwhelmed, wondering how to uphold boundaries without compromising your relationships? Are you yearning for a life where you feel respected and at peace in your interactions? You're not alone if you've answered "yes" to any of these questions. Many individuals feel like they are losing themselves in the noise of others' demands and expectations.

For over four decades the story of the extraordinary evil that occurred at the Kincora Boys’ Home in East Belfast in the 1970s and the shocking attempts by MI5 to cover it up have haunted our political and social terrain for decades. Award-winning former BBC journalist Chris Moore has been...

The bad behaviors of toxic people should never determine our self-worth. Narcissists play the Game of Life by a different set of rules than everyone else, and they count on the fact that you haven’t studied their playbook. This book will help you train your brain to turn the tables on partner narcs and take charge of your life once and for all.

Slave Girls, a new series by bestselling author Louise Allen, reveals a shocking modern-day scandal of County Lines - the single most dangerous form of systematic child abuse prevalent today. This is the third installment in the brand new series. Little Candace is growing up in a trap house. Her...

From the star of MTV’s The Hills and The Hills: New Beginnings, a candid and insightful reflection on aughts tabloid fame, the powerlessness and loss of self in toxic situations, and the life-changing power of even our smallest choices. If you know Audrina Patridge from one of the most...

Masculinity today is a mess. One minute you’re told to “man up,” the next, to be more sensitive. Speak up, but don’t offend. Lead, but don’t dominate. Be bold, but stay agreeable. And if you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle of all that—you’re not the only one. Most advice just adds to the confusion. This audiobook cuts through it. It’s not recycled self-help. And it’s not a rant about “real men.” It’s a practical guide built on timeless masculine traits backed by real stories from history, straight-up steps you can use and much more.

En 1914, Sigmund Freud introdujo por primera vez la idea de un trastorno narcisista, pero ese concepto no se hizo oficial hasta hace aproximadamente 50 años. Ahora, el narcisismo es una palabra de moda popular en las redes sociales, blogs y concursos en línea. Pero, ¿de qué se trata realmente el narcisismo y cómo sabe si está relacionado con alguien así? Más importante aún, si descubre que está conectado con un narcisista, ¿cuáles son los peligros, cómo se protege y cómo escapa?

Break the silent cycle of childhood trauma and heal your nervous system with tools for Complex PTSD recovery. If you look highly functioning on the outside but battle chronic anxiety, emotional numbness, or exhausted people-pleasing, you are not broken. This gentle, affirming audio experience...

Are you always waiting for the next bad thing to happen? Always on edge, watching for someone’s tone to shift, bracing for an impact that feels moments away even when nothing is actually wrong? Maybe you’re hypervigilant, scanning every interaction for danger: “Did I do something wrong? Why do they sound blunt? Are they angry?” Maybe you avoid conflict at all costs, terrified of what might erupt if you speak up. Or maybe you reshape yourself to keep the peace — agreeable, compliant, over-giving hoping that if you stay “good,” you won’t be hurt.

You've heard the stories about the dark side of the internet -- hackers, #gamergate, anonymous mobs attacking an unlucky victim, and revenge porn -- but they remain just that: stories. Surely these things would never happen to you. Zoe Quinn used to feel the same way. She is a video game...

'BREATHTAKING' Dolly Alderton, 'REMARKABLE' Marian Keyes, 'LIFE-CHANGING' Emma Jane Unsworth, 'COMPELLING' Amy Liptrot, 'STUNNING' Cathy Rentzenbrink, 'EXTRAORDINARY' Sali Hughes To everyone else, Terri White appeared to be living the dream, named one of Folio’s Top Women in US Media and...

If you've experienced trauma, your nervous system may be stuck in "fight-or-flight" mode—leading to symptoms such as hypervigilance, extreme anxiety, and distrust of others. You may struggle with intense emotions, or have nightmares and flashbacks. And you may even experience physical symptoms such as an upset stomach, a pounding heart, or shakiness. This compassionate guide offers a breakthrough approach to bring your mind and body back into balance.

Bestselling Author Harriet Lerner leads you in the most magnificent dance of all: The Mother Dance! Her phenomenally successful audio books have profoundly changed the way we think about anger and intimacy. Now psychologist and mother Harriet Lerner tackles the most emotionally charged, issue of...