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The tutor The tutor Peter Abrahams Master of psychological suspense Peter Abrahams returns with an ingenious tale of an ordinary family that unknowingly invites the agent of their destruction into their own home.When Scott and Linda G… OL102878W
The politics of deceit The politics of deceit Smith, Glenn, W. A compelling indictment of the Bush Administration's cynical, anti-democratic manipulation of the media In this devastating analysis of American politics today, a former Democratic campaign advisor … OL12352913W
Hush, hush Hush, hush Laura Lippman On a searing August day, Melisandre Harris Dawes committed the unthinkable: she left her two-month-old daughter locked in a car while she sat nearby on the shores of the Patapsco River. Melisandre wa… OL17864100W
Hunger Hunger Michael Grant Continuation of Gone, everyone 15 and overs disappeared. People are getting special powers and animals are mutating. Foods running out, supplies are down and two long lost brothers are creating rival… OL18163967W
The last Mrs. Parrish The last Mrs. Parrish Alice Feeney Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody. She deserves more--a life of money and power like the one blond-haired, blue-eyed Daphne Parrish takes for granted. And she has a plan to get it. OL19721299W
Vita nostra Vita nostra Марина Дяченко,Sergey Dyachenko,Marina Dyachenko "While vacationing at the beach with her mother, Sasha Samokhina meets the mysterious Farit Kozhennikov under the most peculiar circumstances. The teenage girl is powerless to refuse when this strang… OL19765058W
In sheep's clothing In sheep's clothing George K. Simon ..."Illustrates the true nature of disturbed characters, exposes the tactics the most manipulative characters use to pull the wool over the eyes of others, and outlines powerful, practical ways to de… OL19945050W
The king whisperers The king whisperers Kerwin C. Swint Throughout history, behind so many de facto rulers, there can often be found a shadowy puppet-master pulling the strings. From spies, silver-tongued devils and the truly evil, this is a brilliant tap… OL19948262W
Suicide notes from beautiful girls Suicide notes from beautiful girls Lynn Weingarten Gone Girl meets 13 Reasons Why in this stylish, sexy, and atmospheric story about friendship packed with twists and turns that will leave you breathless. They say Delia burned herself to death in her… OL20007203W
D'après une histoire vraie D'après une histoire vraie Delphine de Vigan ""Tu sais parfois, je me demande s'il n'y a pas quelqu'un qui prend possession de toi.""--P. [4] of cover. OL20024427W
Les saboteurs sont parmi nous Les saboteurs sont parmi nous Jacqueline Arbogast Comment gérer les gens qui nous veulent du mal. "Cet ouvrage vous permettra, entre autres, de prendre conscience des saboteurs qui gravitent autour de vous et de comprendre leurs stratégies, leurs mo… OL24281323W
What's the catch? What's the catch? David S. Sobel Examines the common traps by which individuals can be manipulated, such a peer pressure, groupthink, advertising, and media, and what can be done to avoid them. OL24307870W
Se libérer des gens qui nous empoisonnent la vie Se libérer des gens qui nous empoisonnent la vie Pierre Haineault Comment se débarrasser des personnes désagréables, négatives, bref détestables, mais qui sont toujours collées à nos "baskets." OL24419517W
Le grand vertige Le grand vertige Martine Latulippe Comment Éloi a-t-il pu se retrouver les yeux bandés, les poignets attachés aux rails, la bouche bâillonnée? C'est à cause de la nouvelle élève, Cassandre, une fille aux charmes de laquelle Éloi a suc… OL24895996W
Au secours des femmes Au secours des femmes Pierre Mailloux La violence faite aux femmes expliquée clairement, pour comprendre comment se construit le cycle de la violence, comment s'élabore le jeu de manipulation de l'homme violent. Met en avant l'impératif … OL27693205W
Propaganda Propaganda Edward L. Bernays “Bernays' honest and practical manual provides much insight into some of the most powerful and influential institutions of contemporary industrial state capitalist democracies.”—Noam Chomsky OL2781905W
The final ultimatum The final ultimatum Unoma Nwankwor Under dire circumstances, Olanma Obinze agreed to an ultimatum to marry bad boy Abayomi Rice or else she would not get the incredible job she interviewed for. Although the romance began passionately,… OL28174566W
Les manipulateurs sont parmi nous Les manipulateurs sont parmi nous Isabelle Nazare-Aga Sympathiques, séduisants, réservés ou carrément tyranniques, les manipulateurs utilisent diverses manoeuvres pour parvenir à leurs fins. Agissant en douceur, ces proches, parents, conjoint, connaissa… OL9994843W