I'm an ex-Leftie who now works as a money man in the UK.
I'd like to rediscover Socialist philosophy and ideals. Problem: 10+ years of economic analysis of public spending and government fiscal policy has left me thinking that Socialism is unrealistic, ill thought out, and well, a bit...silly. Help me turn myself around before it's too late! ...much more inside....
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posted by anonymous
on May 21, 2013 -
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I've been Googling and looking through different lists of recommended books (including some recommended by orgs like RAINN) about healing from sexual trauma, but I'm looking for 1 or 2 good books that are reasonably-priced. (Many of these books seem to be out of print and therefore expensive.) This is about an assault that happened to me as an adult, so books about child abuse are out.
What I don't want: hokey, religious, new-age, preachy, textbooks, "workbooks"
My ideal book would deal with many of the symptoms of Rape Trauma Syndrome, including having "body memories" of the assault.
Hope this is descriptive enough.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 20, 2013 -
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What are the legal rights and obligations of someone reading aloud in public from a published book?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 24, 2012 -
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I am moving to Sweden and want to read up on the country before I do. Recommend me good books related to Sweden!
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 28, 2012 -
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Book recommendations for a Marine with PTSD? I'm looking for some escapist adventure/expedition books that do NOT involve people dying at the end or eating their friends.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 28, 2012 -
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Need book recommendations for improving communication in marriage as a substitute for therapy
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 21, 2012 -
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My husband wrote a novel a few years back. It has pretty much sat in our house in digital and a print-out form. I will not comment on how the major publishing houses tend to not come searching in your house for The Next Great American Novel... *ahem* But what SHOULD he do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 12, 2011 -
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My therapist is not kink-aware, but she'd like to be. Can you point me to some good reading materials for her?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 18, 2011 -
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I'm looking for book and/or movie recommendations that portray survival during the (emotional) worst case scenario that in reality, isn't all that bad.
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posted by anonymous
on May 12, 2011 -
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What are some books or other resources that will help me make small, daily, incremental changes? Looking to overcome shyness, build self-confidence, self-discipline, and a few other skills.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 29, 2011 -
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Can you suggest any great books about living with borderline personality disorder, either for partners or for people with BPD tendencies and behaviors?
also, am I ruined forever? I feel like damaged goods. I'd be happy to hear from anyone living with BPD, too.
posted by anonymous
on Jan 9, 2011 -
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Book suggestions! Looking for fiction that features people a) being Done Wrong and b) dealing with that and moving on with their lives again afterwards.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
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Should I try to move from the newspaper industry to the book publishing industry? Or is this just jumping from one sinking ship to another? Canada-specific advice appreciated.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 24, 2010 -
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Can you recommend a good book about the WPA artists program, or a great book that came out of the Federal Writers' Program? Bonus points if you know of a fictional story that uses it as the main theme.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2009 -
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My mom is dealing with the aftermath of a stalking situation. Looking for books and other things that might help her get through it.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 18, 2009 -
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Readers, Psychologist, Philosophers or Writers Please,
How not to get confused and feel unsetteled after reading different books and Theories?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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How to win friends and influence soccer moms, the book? Looking for a good reference to sharpen social skills.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 23, 2008 -
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Right now, the 2008-2009 US medical school application cycle is substantially underway. I've submitted applications to a number of allopathic programs, and in the hopes of receiving interview invitations and then making a positive impression, I'd like some recommendations on books to brush up on commonly asked topics.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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I'm thinking of starting up a home-based business doing repair and cosmetic work on old/damaged books and other artefacts. How do I get started? General knowledge about the logistics of starting a small, home-based business are also welcome.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 9, 2008 -
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What are "heading notes"? This is a book publishing question, not computer programming.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 16, 2007 -
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Should I finish off the Harry Potter series of books even though I get totally depressed after reading them?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 30, 2007 -
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I'm in an unusual situation and it's proving extremely difficult to change things. Short version: I've been out of work for five years mostly due to severe depression, anxiety, and an abusive relationship, and have been trying to establish myself since recovering with no luck. I'm a bookworm with a degree who seeks an entry-level publishing position, but will take other (hopefully related, but not an absolute requirement right now) positions in the interest of establishing a recent job history for myself. (Extra long version inside...)
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 19, 2007 -
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I'm now managing my third startup, having successfully built and sold the first two. Nonetheless, despite my supposed expertise, I often have the sense that I'm totally faking it, completely flying blind.
Are there any good books on startup company management? All the entrepreneurship books I've found are exceedingly basic, and focus only on business plan writing / fundraising; conversely, all the standard management books seem tailored only to Fortune 500s.
Anything in between? A good book on how to manage a fast-growing (and, this time, non-tech) startup company day to day?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2007 -
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Should I send my book proposal manuscript to a literary agent who is advertising for submissions on Craigslist?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2005 -
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How would you publish an anonymous memoir?
posted by anonymous
on Jan 11, 2005 -
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