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Thank you for Life Saving Information
I started looking for a book on the subject since the media hit with the Winona case. I saw Dr. Goldman on Larry King Live, have read quotes from him in recent Time and People magazines and decided to go out and read this compelling book. It touches all the issues I suffer from. It is a compassionate yet straight talking book about a disorder so secretive yet so destructive. Most people simply don't understand the torment and anguish. The book clears up misconceptions and helps the reader grab ahold of themselves. Dr. Goldman, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

A personal book for anyone dealing with Kleptomania
This book about Kleptomania is an excellent book.I was looking for books on this subject, but I found a lot of books that were written in the 80's.This book was published in 1998 and is a great book for anyone dealing withKleptomania.This book is also good for family members and employers whoare dealing with someone who is stealing.I feel that every employershould read this book.

This book is an easy to read and understandbook.Great for teens who `might' think that they have a problem and forolder people who also after getting in trouble with the law find that theyhave a problem with stealing.Kleptomania is not people who stealeverything; people with kleptomania steal things that are useless to them. This book tells you the signs of a person who might be kleptomania.Takingobjects on impulse, without planning ahead; repeatedly taking items thatare of no value or need for personal use; feeling increased tension rightbefore the theft, and then feeling relief and pressure at the time of thetheft and people with kleptomania steal without feelings of anger orrevenge.

Kleptomania is a rare condition.Many people do not come toseek help when they are stealing, unless the courts have told them to.Istarted therapy on my own because I realized that I did have a problem. This book helped me to see that this is a rare problem and that I can behelped and so can anyone dealing with this condition.I would recommendthis book to anyone who might think that they have a problem with stealing. ... Read more

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In this brilliantly versatile collection of stories from the award-winning author of Harvest, the reader will encounter a range of themes, from murder mystery to science fiction. The author's vision of a post-apocalypse future is dark, but rendered with a rich vein of irony and humour that allows us to roller-coast with her into a world where air and water and the earth itself take on new shades of meaning. Then there are the here-and-now stories of bodies turning up in backyards, of love betrayed and sexuality discovered, of bitter awakenings and upbeat endings. Intelligent, opinionated, and playful, this is a collection that defies limitations of time, space, and imagination to conjure up new morality tales for our time. ... Read more

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This article covers Kleptomania: One of the impulse control disorders, characterized by an overwhelming impulse to steal.

The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Psychology. This single-volume, accessible resource covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information. More than 650 articles -- 65% of those are entirely new or updated since the last edition. Each article ranges from 25 to 1,500 words, covering the topics researchers want to know about, including:
Abnormal psychology
Bipolar disorder
Dyslexia
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Insomnia
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Unconscious motivation
And hundreds more

In addition to more that 175 photographs, charts and graphs, students will also find a new glossary of over 350 terms, an updated organizations list and an updated and expanded index.

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The Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders is a comprehensive two-volume set providing detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, in an easy-to-use format. It includes entries for all 150 disorders classified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, and also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

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This digital document is an article from GUI Program News, published by Worldwide Videotex on June 1, 2000. The length of the article is 3202 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: COPY THE UNCOPYABLE WITH KLEPTOMANIA.(Product Announcement)
Publication: GUI Program News (Newsletter)
Date: June 1, 2000
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Juvenile theft is a common form of delinquent behavior that most children participate in at least once.For the majority of juveniles, theft is merely an isolated incident.For a smaller population of juveniles, theft is a part of “fitting in” with a peer group, and will be “outgrown” by young adulthood.For a very small percentage of these delinquent youth, theft is a central part of a developing criminal lifestyle, and they may continue to steal or commit other illegal activities as adults.Many of these chronic delinquents will end up in jail or prison. ... Read more

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Lillian Jackson Braun never seems to run out of ideas for her popular series of mysteries featuring journalist Jim Qwilleran and his feline cohort, Koko. In this latest, The Cat Who Tailed A Thief, Koko again exhibits his preternatural intelligence by trying to tip off Qwilleran to important clues to a murder.That Qwilleran is not possessed of the same mental acuity as his cat is what makes this series work. Braun may not be noted forrefined prose, perceptive characterizations, or stunningly original plots, but what she does do well is cats. Fans of felines in general and Koko in particular will find this book, the 19th in the Qwilleran series, almost as irresistible as, well, catnip.Some would even say it's purr-fect.Book Description
The delightful New York Times bestselling mystery series continues with "another winner!" (Austin American-Statesman)In this latest installment, prizewinning reporter Jim Qwilleran--along with his lovable Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum--solve a mystery that arises when a local banker dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a flashy young widow, an unfinished house-restoration project, and a trail of clues as elusive as a cat burglar in the night...

* A New York Times bestseller
* Braun's newest hardcover, The Cat Who Sang for the Birds, will be on sale from G.P. Putnam's Sons Jan. 12thDownload Description
"The delightful New York Times bestselling mystery series continues with ""another winner!"" (Austin American-Statesman) In this latest installment, prizewinning reporter Jim Qwilleran--along with his lovable Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum--solve a mystery that arises when a local banker dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving behind a flashy young widow, an unfinished house-restoration project, and a trail of clues as elusive as a cat burglar in the night... " ... Read more

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Haggis Anyone?
There's something very odd going on in rural Moose County and that something is thievery. The people of this area just aren't used to this kind of behavior and normally don't bother locking up anything but the times they are a changing. At first it isn't anything big that goes missing and most people including Jim Qwilleran can't understand why anyone would steal a pair of cheap sunglasses or a bag of old clothes. Then things get serious when the local banker who is a newcomer to Pickax City is killed in a mugging. Since the murder occurred while that banker was on a business trip to a big city down below however most people just write it up to how terrible things are in big cities. The ever-alert Koko however smells a rat.

As the plot thickens there is as always lots of other action in progress. Qwilleran and Polly have an argument over her cat's name, which prompts him to write a column in the local paper about the subject, which brings in a deluge of postcards with appropriate names for cats. The area is planning a huge ice festival, which is threatened by the possibility of an early thaw. Qwill and the cats are ensconced in the Indian Village apartments for the winter because their barn is so hard to heat and they end up living next to the radio weatherman whom Qwill does not care for. The weatherman, Wetherby Goode by name has been a background player in this series since the action moved to Moose County but in this installment he plays a major role and he and Qwill become fast friends.

When one of the leading citizens of Pickax dies the action becomes fast and furious and Qwilleran doesn't believe it was natural causes for a minute. Koko has been trying to tell him all along but as usual he just didn't get the point. Koko ends up being so frustrated that he starts walking over to Yum Yum and bopping her on the head like it was her fault that Qwill is a little dense at times.

All in all this entry into this lovable series will keep you guessing while at the same time tickling your funny bone as you read of the antics of the local residents. People of Scottish decent will particularly like this book as the normal Scottish flavor of the stories is kicked up a notch and Qwill finally makes his public debut in a kilt.

In the end of course the guilty are thwarted and justice prevails but this road to justice is one of the most enjoyable journeys that you will ever take.

Fantastic Story to Read When It's Cold Out
When new banker, Willard Carmichael, and his young wife Danielle move to Pickax, they are the talk of the town. Literally. Especially with the rash of petty thievery that began the minute the two of them moved in. However, now Willard has been murdered in a suspicious mugging Down Below (in the city), and Qwill begins to investigate, seeing as how Willard's house-restoration project has now conveniently fallen into the hands of Danielle's flashy cousin, whose rich wife suddenly kicks the bucket on their honeymoon. Now, with Koko and Yum Yum's help, Qwill intends to catch the murderer, and the thief, before anyone else loses their life.

I will admit that I bought this book mainly due to the fact that it's takes place around Christmastime (my favorite time of year), and that it featured a deaf cat (I have a deaf cat), even if only for one sentence. However, I received quite a surprise, as I absolutely adored the book, and have now become a Lilian Jackson Braun fan for life. Qwill is an interesting, and exciting character, who's constant work on his articles for the MOOSE COUNTY SOMETHING, keep the reader quite entertained, as well as his work on collecting stories for his newest book. Koko and Yum Yum are also fun characters, who spend their days playing, and being quite vocal. Cat lovers will adore this book, as will all fans of cozy mysteries.

Erika Sorocco

Winter with Qwill and the kitties
Come spend the winter holidays (Christmas through Valentine Day) in Moose County!Be there for Hixie Rice's First Annual Ice Festival, celebrate Scottish Night and Lynette's wedding!If you haven't got the faintest idea what I'm talking about you will probably not give this a five star rating but if you have visited Moose County before you'll enjoy this latest trip to 400 miles North of everywhere.

The action begins with on December 23rd as Qwill is Christmas shopping.A series of petty thefts is plaguing Moose County. The crime escalates from minor nuisances to grand thefts and a respected member of a beloved County family is accused.A sudden death of a new Moose County citizen occurs during a trip 'Down Below' interrupts the more immediate concerns of the up-coming local theater production, a newspaper write-in poll of intriguing cat names, and preparations for the Ice Festival.When a popular member of an old Moose County family dies Qwill and Koko increase their efforts to get to the bottom of things.They solve all and bring the culprits to justice before the spring thaw.Of more importance to Moose County devotees is the addition of 'Wetherby Goode' the local radio weather forecaster.

This long running (this is the 19th installment) series of cozies has a loyal core of fans who wouldn't dream of missing a trip to see Qwill, the semi-retired journalist who is also one of the richest men in the 'North central eastern United States' and his friends both human and feline.If you like your murders in series and cozy join the annual trek up north, but if you prefer your crimes to be challenging or graphic travel elsewhere.

Delightful
I love it!I am a big fan of The Cat Who series and this is another in a long line of terrific books, great mysteries and cute cat antics.Koko makes me laugh and Lilian Jackson Braun has a great way of writing about him.Such as, "Even before he unlocked his front door, he knew there was a message on the answering machine.Koko was announcing the fact with yowls and body-bumps against the door panels.Given the condo's quality of construction, it was doubtful how much battering the door could take."I love these books... one of the neatest things Koko does is to boot people out of the house!

Koko and Qwill do it again!
It's winter in Moose County, 400 miles north of everywhere, and there's a petty pilferer around! But when a charity jar with almost $2,000 is discovered missing, the investigation really gets going. Soon some of the pilfered items show up in the work locker of one of the community's best-loved young men, leading Qwill to suspect a frame-up. But there are plenty of other twists and turns in this book, including a mugging that turns into murder, a suspicious wedding between a young gentleman and a middle-aged widow (with plenty of money), and finally another murder. Of course, Kao K'o Kung knows what is really going on long before Qwill figures it out, but then, if you've read this far in this series, you should be used to that by now. ... Read more

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Psychologist Dr. Will Cupchik is a leading authority on usually honest and well-functioning adults who compulsively shoplift and/or shop. This book offers legal and mental health professionals, and laypersons, detailed information related to understanding, assessing and treating these 'AtypicalTheft Offenders'? ... Read more

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So GREATI couldn't put it down!
I have worked in the retail security field for years, and found this book to be right on the money. His insight into the mind of the shoplifter is incredible! If you work in security you HAVE to buy this book...

Shoplifting "facts" by Cupchik appear questionable.
Fair book with very large font.Cupchik makes some generalizations that are questionable.Most of his writing is based on two studies that he has authored with a very limited sample, and these are slammed into a strongpsychoanalytic theory for discussion.Although the text is thoughtprovoking, more validation is needed to test his conclusions.Overall,fair book.

A book you will feel is wrtitten for you, about you.
Will Cupchik's book is turning my life around. An absoluteMUST READ for anybody with a shoplifting problem, habbit, adiction. Ifthis is you, or anyone you know, please, please buy this book (don't steal it :-)). I wish i had read it years ago. Upon purchasing i found it harder to put down than any book i have ever read. I felt it was wrtitten about me, for me. I have been arrested three times for shoplifting and i can proudly say, i will not offend again and truly beleive it in my heart Thanks Dr Cupchik. ... Read more