Principles of an epistemology of values : the permutation of collective cohes…

This book addresses the need to create an "axiological epistemology". This term refers to knowledge of what os axiological, i.e. everything related to human values, and the know-how on how to manage the study of values

Low life

A cacophonous poem of democracy and greed, like the streets of New York themselves. —John Vernon, Los Angeles Times This highly original work reads like the reminiscences of a raconteur who knew everyone, was there in the midst of it all himself, and, even when telling stories of the deadliest dives on the Bowery, makes you wish you had been there too. —Michelle E. Hammer, Newsday I…

The president street boys : Growing up mafia

rank Dimatteo was born into a family of mob hitmen. His father and godfather were shooters and bodyguards for infamous Mafia legends the Gallo brothers. His uncle was a capo in the Genovese crime family and bodyguard to Frank Costello. With family connections like those, Frank knew everybody in the neighborhood—and they knew him. After dropping out of high school, Frank lived gangster-style w…

The day of the owl

A man is shot dead as he runs to catch the bus in the piazza of a small Sicilian town. Captain Bellodi, the detective on the case, is new to his job and determined to prove himself. Bellodi suspects the Mafia, and his suspicions grow when he finds himself up against an apparently unbreachable wall of silence. A surprise turn puts him on the track of a series of nasty crimes. But all the while B…

Wettig Opium

'Wettig opium' vertelt een vergeten deel van de Nederlandse koloniale geschiedenis en geeft inzicht in de betekenis van de wettige opiumhandel voor de economie en welvaart van het Koninkrijk der Nederlanden.

Bridging the gap between practice and research

Today, most substance abuse treatment is administered by community-based organizations. If providers could readily incorporate the most recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of addiction and treatment, the treatment would be much more effective and efficient. The gap between research findings and everyday treatment practice represents an enormous missed opportunity at this exciting ti…

Layout 2020

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Codependents' guide to the twelve steps : How to find the right program for …

Millions identified with Melody Beattie in Codependent No More and gained inspiration from her in Beyond Codependency. Now she’s back to help you discover how recovery programs work and to help you find the right one for you. Interpreting the famous Alcoholics Anonymous Twelve Steps specifically for codependent issues for the very first time, this groundbreaking book combines Melody’s exper…

Breaking addiction : A 7-step handbook for ending any addiction

In his revolutionary book the heart of addiction, Dr. Lance Dodes examined the underlying emotions that drive addictive behaviors-whether drinking, gambling, sex, or eating.

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