Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders
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Killer Clown: The John Wayne Gacy Murders
Terry Sullivan
Explores the horrifying crimes committed by John Wayne Gacy, who hid behind a jovial clown persona.
The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer
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The Iceman: Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer
Philip Carlo
Provides a chilling glimpse into the mind of Richard Kuklinski, a ruthless contract killer.
The Nuremberg Interviews
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The Nuremberg Interviews
Leon Goldensohn
Offers a unique perspective on the actions and motivations of Nazi leaders during the Nuremberg Trials.
The Butcher of Poland
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The Butcher of Poland
Garry O'Connor
Examines the brutal actions of Heinrich Himmler, the architect of the Holocaust.
The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple
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The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple
Jeff Guinn
Traces the rise and tragic downfall of Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple cult.
The Milwaukee Cannibal: The Gruesome True Story of Jeffrey Dahmer
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The Milwaukee Cannibal: The Gruesome True Story of Jeffrey Dahmer
Robert Keller
Examines the disturbing crimes of Jeffrey Dahmer, the Milwaukee Cannibal.
Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (The Little Red Book
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Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (The Little Red Book
Mao Zedong
A collection of quotes and sayings reflecting Mao's ideology and influence on Chinese politics.
State and Revolution
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State and Revolution
Vladimir Lenin
Explores the transition from capitalism to communism and the role of the state.
The Green Book
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The Green Book
Muammar Gaddafi
Presents Gaddafi's political manifesto outlining his vision for governance and society.
Last Testament in His Own Words
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Last Testament in His Own Words
Radovan Karadzic
Provides insight into Karadzic's perspective during the Bosnian War and subsequent trials.
Collected Works
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Collected Works
Joseph Stalin
A compilation of writings covering various topics, including politics and ideology.
Civilization and Its Discontents
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Civilization and Its Discontents
Sigmund Freud
Explores conflicts between individual desires and societal constraints.
Speeches and Writings
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Speeches and Writings
Kim Il-sung
A collection of speeches and writings reflecting Kim Il-sung's leadership in North Korea and its ideology.
Power and Innocence: A Search for the Sources of Violence
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Power and Innocence: A Search for the Sources of Violence
Rollo May
Examines the sources of violence in society and human psychology.
Obedience to Authority
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Obedience to Authority
Stanley Milgram
Examines the willingness of individuals to follow orders, even when morally conflicted.
Making Evil
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Investigates the psychology of evil acts and the factors that drive individuals to commit them.
The Origin of Satan
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The Origin of Satan
Elaine Pagels
Delves into the history and evolution of the concept of Satan in religious thought.
Zero Degrees of Empathy
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Zero Degrees of Empathy
Simon Baron-Cohen
Investigates the concept of empathy and its role in human behavior.
Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil
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Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil
Paul Bloom
Explores innate moral instincts in humans from infancy.
Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty
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Evil: Inside Human Violence and Cruelty
Roy Baumeister
Explores the nature of evil and its manifestations in human behavior.
On Evil
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Offers philosophical reflections on the concept of evil and its place in human existence.
Becoming Evil
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Becoming Evil
James Waller
Examines the process by which ordinary individuals become perpetrators of genocide and mass violence.
Evil
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The De Malo represents some of Aquinas' most mature thinking on goodness, badness, and human agency.
On Aggression
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On Aggression
Konrad Lorenz
Explores the biological and psychological aspects of aggression in animals, including humans.
Hanns and Rudolf: The True Story of the German Jew Who Tracked Down and Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz
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Hanns and Rudolf: The True Story of the German Jew Who Tracked Down and Caught the Kommandant of Auschwitz
Thomas Harding
Thrilling account of a Jew who tracked down the Kommandant of Auschwitz
The Psychopathology of Serial Murder
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The Psychopathology of Serial Murder
Stephen J. Giannangelo
"The Psychopathology of Serial Murder" delves into the disturbing world of serial killers and their psychological profiles.
Mengele: The Complete Story
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Mengele: The Complete Story
Gerald Posner and John Ware
"Mengele: The Complete Story" provides a comprehensive biography of the infamous Auschwitz doctor.
Hitler's Furies
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Hitler's Furies
Wendy Lower
"Hitler's Furies" offers a sobering account of the role of German women in the crimes of Nazi Germany.
The Architect of Genocide
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The Architect of Genocide
Richard Breitman
"The Architect of Genocide" explores Heinrich Himmler's role in the Holocaust and Nazi atrocities.
Goebbels: A Biography
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Goebbels: A Biography
Peter Longerich
"Goebbels: A Biography" offers an in-depth look at Joseph Goebbels, Hitler's chief propagandist.
The Master of Confessions: The Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
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The Master of Confessions: The Making of a Khmer Rouge Torturer
Thierry Cruvellier
"The Master of Confessions" uncovers the chilling transformation of a Khmer Rouge torturer and his role.
The Making of the Atomic Bomb
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The Making of the Atomic Bomb
Richard Rhodes
"The Making of the Atomic Bomb" provides a detailed historical account of the development of atomic weapons.
On the Beach
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"On the Beach" is a post-apocalyptic novel that explores the human condition in the face of nuclear disaster.
On the Natural History of Destruction
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On the Natural History of Destruction
W.G. Sebald
"On the Natural History of Destruction" reflects on the devastation of German cities during World War II.
The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
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The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
Jon Ronson
"The Psychopath Test" takes readers on a journey into the world of psychopathy and the challenges of diagnosis.
The Anatomy of Violence
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The Anatomy of Violence
Adrian Raine
"The Anatomy of Violence" examines the links between brain biology and violent behavior.
The Mask of Sanity
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The Mask of Sanity
Hervey M. Cleckley
"The Mask of Sanity" delves into the clinical characteristics of psychopathy and its diagnosis.
Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Sex Offenders
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Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Sex Offenders
Anna C. Salter
"Predators: Pedophiles, Rapists, and Other Sex Offenders" offers a chilling exploration of the minds of sexual predators.
The Jigsaw Man
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The Jigsaw Man
Paul Britton
"The Jigsaw Man" presents the work of a forensic psychologist who played a pivotal role in criminal investigations.
Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse
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Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse
Gail Elizabeth Wyatt
"Lasting Effects of Child Sexual Abuse" delves into the long-term impact of this heinous crime on survivors.
Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People
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Dangerous Personalities: An FBI Profiler Shows You How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People
Joe Navarro
"Dangerous Personalities" provides insights from an FBI profiler on identifying and safeguarding against harmful individuals.
Our Dark Side: A History of Perversion
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Our Dark Side: A History of Perversion
Elisabeth Roudinesco
"Our Dark Side: A History of Perversion" explores the historical and psychological aspects of human perversion.
The Anatomy of Motive
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The Anatomy of Motive
John E. Douglas
"The Anatomy of Motive" by John E. Douglas unravels the complex motivations behind criminal acts.
Forensic Psychology
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Forensic Psychology
Solomon Fulero
"Forensic Psychology" offers an overview of the field's principles and practices in criminal investigations.