Showing results for "obsession" in Social Sciences

Crimes fueled by emotions. When it comes to the emotions, people can react in strange and unexpected ways. Whether it's a heart hurt by unrequited love, or a lover so passionate they'll stop at nothing to get their way - even the most mild-mannered soul can suddenly flip, becoming a vengeful spirit with dark intentions. From the ancient Greek myth of Jason and Medea to Shakespeare's Othello, themes dealing with deeply felt emotions have persisted. But unlike mythology or fiction, The Best New True Crime Stories contains stories from real life.

Through interviews, research, and her own experience, Brown not only gives us the real story on weight, health, and beauty, but also offers concrete suggestions for how each of us can sort through the lies and misconceptions and make peace with and for ourselves.

“Dead Girls is everything I want in an essay collection: provocative lines of inquiry, macabre humor, blistering intelligence... I love this book. I want to take it into the middle of a crowded room and hold it up and scream until someone tackles me the ground; even then, I’d probably keep...

During his nearly fifteen-year reign of terror, Ronald Lloyd Bailey’s depraved obsession with sexual sadism held communities across southeast Michigan in a shroud of fear. From the early 1970’s to the mid-1980’s, the former patient at one of Michigan’s foremost psychiatric hospitals, abducted as many as fifteen teens and over time became a sadistic serial killer.

Mars has been a source of fascination and speculation ever since the ancient Egyptians observed its blood-red hue and named it for their god of war and plague. But it wasn't until the 19th century when "canals" were observed on the surface of the Red Planet, suggesting the presence of water, that scientists, novelists, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs became obsessed with the question of whether there's life on Mars. The Big Book of Mars is the most comprehensive look at our relationship with Mars - yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

🎙️ Obsessions est un podcast culturel qui explore les livres, films, musiques, lieux... qui fascinent. Dans chaque épisode, une personne passionnée raconte l'une de ses obsessions culturelles ; différentes personnalités dressent ainsi un panorama de ce que nos préférences culturelles disent de notre rapport à l’art et à l’histoire. 📖 Cinéma, littérature, musique, architecture… 🇫🇷🇬🇧 Un podcast bilingue, avec des épisodes en français et en anglais. 📅 Un épisode tous les 15 jours. 🎧 Écoutez sur Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer et toutes vos plateformes...

Obsession tells the stories of the world's most prolific people in culture and commerce. Their origin story, their life purpose, how they get things done. But these are not well-balanced people. To get to the top, you have to be truly obsessed. "Obsession" tells the stories of those who reached the top of their field. What was happening in the world that created the backdrop for their success? How did they spot those trends? Who helped them? And what did they have to sacrifice along the way?Do not try this at home. But maybe, just a little bit.

Do you ever find yourself going down a Wikipedia rabbit hole for hours, fascinated by the most random things? Do you wonder about the origins of everyday objects, the hidden history behind peculiar customs, or the surprising science of seemingly mundane topics? Then welcome to the 5-Minute Obsession, the podcast for the insatiably curious and delightfully distracted!With each episode, step into the world of fleeting curiosities with Owen, your AI host who’s as intrigued by life’s little wonders as any human could be.. From the bizarre history of garden gnomes to the surprisingly complex ...

Are you obsessed with obsession? Have you ever blurred the line between love and infatuation? In "Obsession," we'll delve deep into the history, culture, science and often deadly consequences of unrequited love. You'll learn what makes someone turn pathological and hear from real people who have experienced both sides of obsessive relationships -- and they're more common than you might think. This podcast series is funded by Focus Features and produced by LA Times Studios. The Los Angeles Times newsroom was not involved in the creation of this series.

From Sloppers AI and food influencer Vivian Delicious, it's Taco Tuesday every day. Folded, rolled, layered — a portable architecture of flavor. Tacos are endlessly adaptable and deeply contested, both street food and haute cuisine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Two rigs, countless stories, one average guy.”A fun and practical podcast about my sometimes unreasonable, yet rewarding RV Obsession—from an old RV where I got my feet wet, to the Jayco, a Class A motorhome to a vintage Winnebago Chieftain that is as old as it’s Average Owner. We talk about it all!And…. You can always reach me at my emailaverageguyrv@yahoo.com

Our love affair with our cell phones will grow even stronger over the coming years. A recent study from PEW University says over 44% of us have slept with our cell phones. Honestly, cell phones are changing the way we live, work, shop, receive news and other information. The majority of Americans under age 18 don't know what a landline is and have never lived in a home that had one.

In his first memoir, Ander Monson guides listeners through a scene-by-scene exploration of the 1987 film Predator, which he has watched 146 times. Some fighters might not have time to bleed, but Monson has the patience to consider their adventure, one frame at a time. He turns his obsession into a lens through which he poignantly examines his own life, formed by mainstream white male American culture.

Your Nerdy Obsession podcast will excite, educate and examine hobbies or pursuits that preoccupy the guests time. The definition of nerdy is an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit. The definition of obsession is an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Terrifying things are happening to Kay Weden, a 40-something single mom and high school teacher in Salisbury, North Carolina. Despite having no known enemies, Kay's home, car, and peace of mind are under attack throughout 1993. Most chilling of all are the senseless attacks on her only son and the shot fired in the night through a wall of her house, which narrowly misses his head as he sleeps.

Your Nerdy Obsession podcast will excite, educate and examine hobbies or pursuits that preoccupy the guests time. The definition of nerdy is an intelligent but single-minded person obsessed with a nonsocial hobby or pursuit. The definition of obsession is an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

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Discussing the things I currently can't get enough of!

I obsess. I come across something new and I consume until I can't take any more, then I'm on to the next. Some obsessions last a week, others a lifetime. Let's explore together.

What started out as a radio bit on the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show has now become a podcast! Caroline Kraddick and her bestie, Nicole, discuss all their obsessions from new music, new products, basically anything that makes you cooler. They of course mix in stories from their travels around the world and their lame dating life! You’re going to be obsessed with Caroline’s Obsessions.