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BOOKS ABOUT SOCIAL ISSUES, GROUPS, AND ALTERNATE LIFESTYLES HOMICIDE: 100 YEARS OF MURDER IN AMERICA (Hardcover - $27.00). A comprehensive overview of 50 of the most fascinating and baffling murder cases from 1900 to the present. The book highlights the changing investigative techniques used to solve these murders from decade to decade. Featured cases include Belle Gunness, the Hall Mills case, Black Dahlia case, the Coed Killer, the Trailside Murders, and many more. (Roxbury 1998) THE TRUTH ABOUT LYING (Paper - $12.95). A book about how and when people lie, how we respond when other people lie to us, how to tell when someone is lying, and how we lie to ourselves. After an overview of the pervasiveness of lying today and throughout history, the book looks at the range of lies and the reasons people lie. It includes the stories of ordinary, respectable people, discussing how and why they lied in various situations, and discusses how to deal with lying in your own life. 240 pages. (Smart Books 1994). YOU THE JURY: A RECOVERED MEMORY CASE (Hardcover - $25.95). This book offers a balanced look at both sides of the repressed or recovered memory syndrome. It starts with the case of a young woman who suspects her step-father of having molested her as a child, after she has troubling memories and sees a therapist. After she sues her step-father, the book follows the case through the courts, as it is argued by two top lawyers -- Mark E. Roseman, representing the plaintiff, and William B. Craig, representing the defense. They fight the case in the book as they would a real case, with the result left up to the jury -- the reader -- to decide. (Seven Locks Press 1996). CAN WE TALK? THE POWER AND INFLUENCE OF TALK SHOWS (Hardcover - $26.95). This book takes a close look at the talk show explosion, how it came to be, how it continues to shape our world, and where it might lead in the future. The book looks at the history of talk shows in both radio and TV, at the major players in the industry, and at the effect of these shows. It includes interviews with key personalities and experts on radio and TV. (Plenum 1996). MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS: THE BATTLE FOR PERSONAL PRIVACY (Hardcover - $22.95). A look at the privacy battles that have led to the growing loss of privacy we face today. The book highlights the landmark court cases from the 1850s to the 1990s that have contributed to where we are now. Then, it deals with current privacy issues involving the workplace, police, press, health care, government, financial institutions, schools, home and neighbors, advertising and marketing, and the new developments resulting from the explosion of E-mail and the Internet. (Pearson 1995). PRIVATE EYES (Paper - $24.95). A look at the role of the private investigator in American marriage, business and industry. The book features interviews with top private detectives and it highlights some of their most interesting cases and the techniques they used in their investigations. Areas covered include surveillance, going undercover, using public records, doing interviews, high-tech devices, criminal defense, and working with attorneys and the police. 264 pages. (Paladin 1994). EROTIC POWER (Paper - $14.95). An exploration of erotic dominance and submission, based on interviews with dozens of members of a community involved in D&S activities (which includes S&M, B&D, and other erotic activities that have become trendy today). The book looks at lifestyles, personal relationships, reasons for getting involved, and more. The book is now in its 12th printing and has become a classic in this field. 256 pages. (Kensington Publishing 1997). SECRETS OF THE SHAMAN (Paper - $12.95). The second in a series of explorations with a shaman, introduced by SHAMAN WARRIOR. It describes the author's experiences learning advanced techniques, including perceiving personal energy centers, gaining knowledge from ancient artifacts, seeing and projecting energy through mirrors, and more. (New Falcon 1993). SHAMAN WARRIOR (Paper - $12.95). The first in a series of explorations with a shaman, who works with seeing, power, the forces of nature, and other shamanic techniques. The book describes several expeditions into the wilderness to explore his work. Also, the book describes methods for seeing into other realities, directing dreams, projecting one's consciousness into other places and the future, contacting one's inner voice, meeting one's ally, and working with trance, channeling, and ritual. 240 pages. (New Falcon 1988). BOOKS ABOUT CREATIVITY, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, ETHICS, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORK WITH ME! RESOLVING EVERYDAY CONFLICT IN YOUR ORGANIZATION (Hardcover - $27.95). A practical guide that explains what it takes to deal with such commonplace workplace conflicts as clashes between co-workers, breakdowns in communication, power struggles, and friction with troublesome people. It shows you how to apply the proven ERI (Emotions - Reason - Intuition) model to handle the emotional fallout of a workplace conflict and assess the factors contributing to the problem. Plus learn how to use reason and intuition to determine the most effective strategy for creating a satisfying and lasting resolution. The book is written for everyone in an organization -- from frontline workers, managers, and supervisors to human resource directors and CEOs. And professionals, new business owners, and entrepreneurs will find it helpful, too. (Davies-Black 2000).
MAKING ETHICAL CHOICES, RESOLVING ETHICAL DILEMMAS (Paper - $16.95). A revolutionary new system for understanding one's ethical approaches and that of others. This book does for ethics what Myers-Briggs does for personality, by describing the four dimensions of ethical choice -- orientation, style, philosophy, and approach to rules. Where one falls on these four dimensions creates a unique personal profile on an Ethical Choices Map. Then, the book illustrates the varying approaches people use to deal with the ethical dilemmas affecting themselves and their relationships with family members, friends, work associates, and others. (Paragon 1998). THE EMPOWERED MIND: HOW TO HARNESS THE CREATIVE FORCE WITHIN YOU (Hardcover - $24.95; Paper -$9.95). A Book of the Month main selection in 1994. These powerful techniques help you tap into the creative force we all possess, and shows you how to focus and direct this inner power like a laser beam to achieve virtually any goal you desire. Acquire new skills, make better decisions, increase your creativity, get along with anyone, and boost your energy and self-confidence. (Prentice Hall 1993). MIND POWER: PICTURE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS (Hardcover - $21.95). This book features ways to use powerful mind power techniques, such as creative visualization and guided thinking, to achieve a variety of goals: overcoming stress, increasing energy, raising your confidence, improving skills, becoming more creative, having better relationships, getting more of what you want, etc. 183 pages. (Prentice Hall 1987). RESOLVING CONFLICT (Paper - $14.95). A step-by-step guide to resolving any conflict, using the ERI (emotional-rational-intuitive) method of conflict resolution. Includes chapters on: dealing with the negative emotions, determining the reasons for a conflict, recognizing and using different conflict styles, improving communication, working out negotiations and compromises, and finding alternatives and solutions. 264 pages. (New Harbinger 1990). SHAMANISM FOR EVERYONE (Paper - $14.95). A guide to gaining shamanic wisdom safely and easily and using it in your daily life. The book includes techniques for "seeing" into other realities, working with the forces of nature, mental projection, looking into the future, becoming more sensitive and perceptive about others, and more. 211 pages. (Whitford 1989). SHAMANISM AND PERSONAL MASTERY (Paper - $14.95). A hands-on, practical guide for using shamanic techniques to tap the personal power within each of us. Techniques include using power words and rituals, creative visualization and consciousness projection, dream recall and analysis, and using personal power objects. It suggests applying certain principles, such as having patience, persistence, courage, and commitment to achieve one's goals. (Paragon, 1991). BOOKS ABOUT SALES, MARKETING, AND FINANCIAL SUCCESS GET RICH THROUGH MULTI-LEVEL SELLING (Paper - 3nd Edition: $14.95). A step-by-step approach to building a multi-level business. Deals with how to find and sell to customers, and how to recruit, motivate, and train a sales organization. Includes information on getting leads, telephone techniques, advertising, making presentations, selling at trade shows, finding good distributors, putting on meetings for customers and salespeople, coordinating a sales team, and more. Ideal for introducing new distributors and training them. New edition includes chapters on selling health products and being a speaker to gain sales. 190 pages. (Self-Counsel Press, 3nd edition 1998, 1st edition: 1989). SUCCESS IN MULTI-LEVEL MARKETING (Paper - $14.00). A more comprehensive approach to building a multi-level business, that covers similar topics to GET RICH THROUGH MULTI-LEVEL SELLING, except in more detail. An excellent book for the really serious multi-level professional who wants to build a high-power team. 357 pages. (Prentice Hall 1991). COLLECTION TECHNIQUES FOR A SMALL BUSINESS (Paper - $19.95). A comprehensive, step-by-step guide with proven methods used by successful and profitable small businesses. Provides tips on how to establish a credit policy for your business; keep track of accounts and debts; reduce the number of customers that don't pay on time; recognize and deal with the most common objections and stalling tactics; write collection letters; set up a reminder system for sending overdue notices to debtors; use special motivational techniques to get the debtor to pay; use lawyers, collection agencies, and the courts; and more. 310 pages. (Oasis Press 1994). COLLECT YOUR COURT JUDGMENT (Paper - $24.95). After you win your judgment in court, you still have to collect - and some debtors can make it very hard to do so. This book shows you what to do to get your money, including finding where it is. It describes how to get the necessary court papers for doing levies on banks, wage garnishments, placing liens on property, conducting debtor examinations, and more. (Nolo Press; third edition 1997). RESOLVING CONFLICT (Paper - $14.95). A step-by-step guide to resolving any conflict, using the ERI (emotional-rational-intuitive) method of conflict resolution. Includes chapters on: how to deal with the emotional feelings standing in the way of resolving the conflict, determining reasons for a conflict, recognizing and using different conflict styles, improving communication, working out negotiations and compromises, and finding alternatives and solutions. 264 pages. (New Harbinger 1990). THE EMPOWERED MIND: HARNESS THE CREATIVE FORCE WITHIN YOU (Hardcover - $24.95; Paper - $9.95). A Book of the Month selection for February 1994. These powerful techniques enable you to tap into the creative force we all possess, and show you how to focus and direct this inner power like a laser beam to achieve virtually any goal you desire. Acquire new skills, make better decisions, increase your creativity, get along with anyone, and boost your energy and self confidence. (Prentice Hall 1993). MIND POWER: PICTURE YOUR WAY TO SUCCESS IN BUSINESS (Hardcover - $21.95). This book features ways to use powerful mind power techniques, such as creative visualization and imagery, to achieve a variety of goals to be more successful -- overcome stress and tension, increase your energy, become more confident, improve skills, increase your creativity, better your relationships with others, get more of what you want, etc. 183 pages. (Prentice-Hall 1987). You can also see our books featured at www.amazon.com
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