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NEW BOOK : ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS

Title : "Narcissism Book of Quotes"

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The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists - The point of view and lessons of the victims.

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NEW BOOK : MENTAL HEALTH

Title : "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" - Seventh Edition (Revised February 2006) - Excerpts

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin

Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited

Description :

The Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) and relationships with abusive narcissists - FAQs, journal entries, excerpts from the archives of the Narcissism List.

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NEW BOOK : MENTAL HEALTH

Title : "The Developmental Psychology of Psychopathology" - Second Online Edition

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin

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Psychopathology as the outcome of problems in early childhood development.

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NEW BOOK : MENTAL HEALTH

Title : "The Conundrums of Psychology" - Second Online Edition

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The fundamental assumptions underlying the modern study of psychopathology examined.

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NEW BOOK : PHILOSOPHY

Title: "Cyclopedia of Philosophy"

Author: Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin, Ph.D.

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Cyclopedia of issues in modern philosophy: The philosophy of science, the cognitive sciences, cultural studies, aesthetics, art and literature, the philosophy of economics, the philosophy of psychology, and ethics.

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NEW BOOK : PHILOSOPHY

Title: "Bioethics and Population"

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Issues in the ethics and practice of demography and bioengineering - population control, the right to life, cloning, and abortion.

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NEW BOOK : PHILOSOPHY

Title: "Issues in Ethics"

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Issues in ethics - the right to life, cloning, abortion, animal rights and other controversial topics.

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NEW BOOK : PHILOSOPHY

Title: "The Silver Lining - Moral Deliberations in Films"

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Moral deliberations and philosophical dimensions in eight modern films.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS AND GEOPOLITICS

Title : "After the Rain - How the West Lost the East"

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin, Ph.D.

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An anthology of more than 50 articles regarding the politics, economics, geopolitics and history of countries in central and eastern Europe and the Balkans.

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After the Rain - How the East Lost the West

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS AND GEOPOLITICS

Title : "The Belgian Curtain - Europe after Communism"

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The European Union, NATO, the euro, and central and eastern Europe after the fall of communism.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS AND GEOPOLITICS

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The antecedents and aftermath of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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NEW BOOK : TERRORISM AND GEOPOLITICS

Title : "Terrorists and Freedom Fighters"

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The history of four terrorist organizations in the Balkans and a general introduction to terrorism and freedom fighting.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS AND GEOPOLITICS

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Russia's economy and politics under President Vladimir Putin.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS

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Critical analysis of the foundations and tenets of capitalism and of the dismal science - economics.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS

Title : "The Labor Divide"

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Modern labour theories and practice. Covers issues like employment, unemployment, migration, brain drain, entrepreneurship, workaholism, and trade unions.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS

Title : "Corruption and Financial Crime"

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Essays about corruption, money laundering, crime, and international finance.

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NEW BOOK : BUSINESS

Title : "The Exporter's Handbook"

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A tutorial for export transactions - from financing to shipping, INCOTERMS and contracts.

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NEW BOOK : BUSINESS

Title: "Small Business Manual"

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Issues in owning and managing a small business in developing and poor countries.

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NEW BOOK : PUBLISHING and MEDIA

Title : "TrendSiters - Digital Content and Web Technologies"

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin, Ph.D.

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Essays dedicated to the new media, doing business on the web, digital content, its creation and distribution, e-publishing, e-books, digital reference, DRM technology, and other related issues.

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NEW BOOK : ECONOMICS

Title : "Cyclopedia of Economics"

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Cyclopedia of issues in economics analyzed through the prism of the economies of countries in transition, emerging markets, and developing countries.

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NEW BOOK : SHORT STORIES and POETRY

Title : "The Suffering of Being Kafka"

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin

Description :

A second volume of short stories and poetry in English and Hebrew.

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NEW BOOK : LINKS and FACTOIDS

Title : "Links and Factoids"

Author : Shmuel (Sam) Vaknin

Description :

Anthology of fascinating historical and scientific facts and links to relevant Web sources.

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Sam Vaknin


Web and Journalistic Activities

Author of extensive Web sites in:

– Psychology ("Malignant Self Love") - An Open Directory Cool Site,

– Philosophy ("Philosophical Musings"),

– Economics and Geopolitics ("World in Conflict and Transition").

Owner of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List and the Abusive Relationships Newsletter (more than 6000 members).

Owner of the Economies in Conflict and Transition Study List , the Toxic Relationships Study List, and the Link and Factoid Study List.

Editor of mental health disorders and Central and Eastern Europe categories in various Web directories (Open Directory, Search Europe, Mentalhelp.net).

Editor of the Personality Disorders, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the Verbal and Emotional Abuse, and the Spousal (Domestic) Abuse and Violence topics on Suite 101 and Bellaonline.

Columnist and commentator in "The New Presence", United Press International (UPI), InternetContent, eBookWeb, PopMatters, Global Politician, eBookNet.org, and "Central Europe Review".

Publications and Awards

"Managing Investment Portfolios in States of Uncertainty", Limon Publishers, Tel-Aviv, 1988

"The Gambling Industry", Limon Publishers, Tel-Aviv, 1990

"Requesting My Loved One – Short Stories", Yedioth Aharonot, Tel-Aviv, 1997

"The Suffering of Being Kafka" (electronic book of Hebrew and English Short Fiction), Prague and Skopje, 1998-2004

"The Macedonian Economy at a Crossroads – On the Way to a Healthier Economy" (dialogues with Nikola Gruevski), Skopje, 1998

"The Exporters' Pocketbook", Ministry of Trade, Republic of Macedonia, Skopje, 1999

"Malignant Self Love – Narcissism Revisited", Narcissus Publications, Prague and Skopje, 1999-2006

The Narcissism Series (e-books regarding relationships with abusive narcissists), Skopje, 1999-2006

"After the Rain – How the West Lost the East", Narcissus Publications in association with Central Europe Review/CEENMI, Prague and Skopje, 2000

Winner of numerous awards, among them Israel's Council of Culture and Art Prize for Maiden Prose (1997), The Rotary Club Award for Social Studies (1976), and the Bilateral Relations Studies Award of the American Embassy in Israel (1978).

Hundreds of professional articles in all fields of finances and the economy, and numerous articles dealing with geopolitical and political economic issues published in both print and Web periodicals in many countries.

Many appearances in the electronic media on subjects in philosophy and the sciences, and concerning economic matters.


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1. "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" - Sixth, Revised Print Edition (January 2005)

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1. "Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited" - Seventh Revised Electronic Edition (February 2006)

Malignant Self Love - Narcissism Revisited

The e-book version of Sam Vaknin's "Malignant Self - Love - Narcissism Revisited". Contains the entire text: essays, frequently asked questions and appendices regarding pathological narcissism and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

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2. "Toxic Relationships - Abuse and its Aftermath" (February 2006)

How to identify abuse, cope with it, survive it, and deal with your abuser.

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3. "Pathological Narcissism FAQs" - Seventh, Revised Edition (February 2006)

Dozens of Frequently Asked Questions regarding Pathological Narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

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4. "The World of the Narcissist" - Seventh, Revised Edition (February 2006)

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5. "Excerpts from the Archives of the Narcissism List" (May 2004)

Hundreds of excerpts from the archives of the Narcissistic Abuse Study List regarding Pathological Narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

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8. "The Narcissism Series" - Seventh, Revised Edition (February 2006)

Seven e-books (more than 2500 pages) regarding Pathological Narcissism, relationships with abusive narcissists and psychopaths, and the Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).

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9. "After the Rain - How the West Lost the East" - Second Electronic Edition

After the Rain - How the East Lost the West

The economics, politics, history, cultures, and societies of countries and regions in conflict and transition, especially in the Balkans.

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