John Steiner possiede un profondo interesse per una vasta gamma di argomenti, che spaziano dalla storia e dalla scienza alla filosofia, alla mitologia e alle arti marziali. La sua fascinazione per la tattica e la tecnologia militare informa anche la sua produzione creativa. Attraverso i suoi scritti, approfondisce le intricate questioni dell'esistenza umana e la natura del mondo che ci circonda. L'approccio di Steiner è sia analitico che accessibile, offrendo ai lettori un'esplorazione coinvolgente di argomenti diversi.
Exploring the dynamics of clinical settings, this book delves into the challenges faced by patients who feel immobilized in their development. It highlights the interplay between perception and self-awareness in therapeutic contexts, offering insights into how these themes affect the progress of psychoanalytic work. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychic retreat phenomenon and its implications for both patients and therapists in fostering growth and healing.
Exploring the intricate dynamics of psychoanalysis, this book delves into the themes of illusion and disillusion, highlighting how these concepts shape therapeutic relationships and patient experiences. It examines the role of irony in psychoanalytic practice, revealing how it can both challenge and enrich the understanding of the self and others. Through a critical lens, the work invites readers to reconsider established notions within the field, encouraging a deeper reflection on the complexities of human psychology and the therapeutic process.
Essentially clinical in its approach, this work addresses the issue of patients who feel 'stuck' and resist meaningful contact. The author, an experienced psychoanalyst, employs new developments in Kleinian theory to explore how object relationships and defenses can form complex structures that render both personality and analysis rigid, limiting opportunities for growth and change. These defense systems are described as 'psychic retreats,' where patients withdraw to avoid engagement with the analyst and reality. To contextualize these original concepts, the author builds on established ideas, such as Klein's distinction between paranoid-schizoid and depressive positions, and reviews previous work on pathological personality organizations. Detailed clinical material illustrates how psychic retreats function as a respite from both paranoid-schizoid and depressive anxieties. The author examines these organizations as defenses against unbearable guilt and discusses mechanisms for reversing personality fragmentation, allowing lost parts of the self to be regained and reintegrated. Written for practicing psychoanalysts and psychoanalytic psychotherapists, the book maintains a clinical emphasis throughout, concluding with a chapter on the technical challenges encountered in treating severely ill patients.
The story centers on Wanniukaga, a 400-year-old healer and the last of his people, grappling with vampirism and the spirits of his ancestors. Set in a decaying St. Louis, he navigates a world marked by economic hardship and the loss of his cultural traditions. As he struggles to preserve his heritage amidst rapid change, he finds companionship in two homeless teenagers. Together, they face threats from other vampires, amateur slayers, and a ruthless military operator, all while Wanniukaga balances his fragmented identity and legacy.
Exploring the multifaceted role of fire in human history, this book delves into its significance as a source of light, a means of storytelling, and a catalyst for migration. It examines how fire has shaped cultures and societies, serving both as a guiding force and a powerful weapon. Through various narratives, the text reveals fire's dual nature, highlighting its contributions to civilization while also addressing its destructive potential.
Business, Government, and Society, by Steiner and Steiner, tells the story of how forces in business, government and society shape our world. While current events move rapidly over the surface of the subject matter, the underlying principles and relationships at its core lie undisturbed. The Twelfth edition of this popular textbook is equipped with new chapter opening stories and cases that reflect current concerns in a changing environment. The thorough blend of history and today’s events help students understand the entire context of forces at work in business, government, and society. A new emphasis on management issues and processes allows students to apply the principles they learn to real world situations.
When the dead rise they stop being nice. They're not your friend. They're not your relative, acquaintance, lover, neighbor, or that person who says hi to you at work. The dead have one desire; the blood of the living. They come in the night, and they don't stop. Only the sun holds them back if you can make it to dawn. A chemical engineer, Hayden Cornell was contracted to study two incapacitated vampires. But a global outbreak forces Hayden on the run, where he joins up with Evelyn Gwinnett and several other survivors. Still set on solving the epidemic and why it didn't spread before, Hayden is further spurred on by a mysterious caller representing those who hired him. Tensions rise, as the secrets of survivors come out and pit them against each other. They also discover some would rather die to vampires than live on in a post-apocalyptic world.
Exploring the intersection of reality and fiction, this collection of stories reimagines classic fairy tales with unexpected twists. Each tale delves into the darker aspects of human nature and societal norms, offering a fresh perspective on well-known narratives. The characters are richly developed, facing moral dilemmas and personal challenges that resonate with contemporary issues. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, the author invites readers to reconsider the lessons of these timeless stories in a modern context.
Navigating life as a single woman in a new city becomes even more complicated for Cecilia Freeland when she unexpectedly finds herself battling paramilitary vampire hunters. After a fight for survival turns her into a vampire, she becomes an outcast, struggling to secure an apartment, pay bills, and find a job while evading the relentless Squad Five. Her journey explores themes of survival and alienation in a world that no longer accepts her.
Exploring the concept of primal leadership, this book delves into the dynamics of power and influence in human societies. It examines how ancient instincts shape modern governance and social structures, advocating for a return to more instinctual, authentic forms of leadership. Through a blend of historical analysis and contemporary examples, the author argues for a system that aligns with our primal nature, emphasizing the importance of community, connection, and the natural order in achieving effective leadership and societal harmony.