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The world’s leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer over the course of his twenty-five-year career.Successful New York psychiatrist Richard Gallagher was skeptical yet intrigued when a hard-nosed, no-nonsense Catholic priest asked him to examine a woman for a possible exorcism. Meeting her, Gallagher was astonished. The woman’s behavior defied logic. In an instant, she could pinpoint a person’s secret weaknesses. She knew how individuals she’d never known had died, including Gallagher’s own mother, who passed away after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She spoke fluently in multiple languages, including Latin—but only when she was in a trance. This was not psychosis, Gallagher concluded. It was, in his scientific estimation, what could only be describe as paranormal ability. The woman wasn’t mentally disturbed—she was possessed. This remarkable case was the first of many that Gallagher would encounter. Sought after today by leaders of all faiths—ministers, priests, rabbis and imams, Gallagher has spent a quarter-century studying demonic activity and exorcisms throughout history and has witnessed more cases than any other psychiatrist in the world today.In this eerie and enthralling book, Gallagher chronicles his most famous cases for the first time, including: A professional who claimed her spiritualist mother had “assigned” her a spirit who “turned on her.”A petite woman—”90 pounds soaking wet”—who threw a 200-pound Lutheran deacon across the room to the horror of onlookers in a church hall;And “Julia,” the so-called Satanic queen and self-described witch, who exhibited “the most harrowing” case, a “once-in-a-century” possession.Going beyond horror movies and novels, Demonic Foes takes you deep into this hidden world, sharing in full details of these true-life tales of demonic possession.

The world’s leading psychiatric authority on demonic possession delves into the hidden world of exorcisms and his own transformation from cynic to believer over the course of his twenty-five-year career.Successful New York psychiatrist Richard Gallagher was skeptical yet intrigued when a hard-nosed, no-nonsense Catholic priest asked him to examine a woman for a possible exorcism. Meeting her, Gallagher was astonished. The woman’s behavior defied logic. In an instant, she could pinpoint a person’s secret weaknesses. She knew how individuals she’d never known had died, including Gallagher’s own mother, who passed away after a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She spoke fluently in multiple languages, including Latin—but only when she was in a trance. This was not psychosis, Gallagher concluded. It was, in his scientific estimation, what could only be describe as paranormal ability. The woman wasn’t mentally disturbed—she was possessed. This remarkable case was the first of many that Gallagher would encounter. Sought after today by leaders of all faiths—ministers, priests, rabbis and imams, Gallagher has spent a quarter-century studying demonic activity and exorcisms throughout history and has witnessed more cases than any other psychiatrist in the world today.In this eerie and enthralling book, Gallagher chronicles his most famous cases for the first time, including: A professional who claimed her spiritualist mother had “assigned” her a spirit who “turned on her.”A petite woman—”90 pounds soaking wet”—who threw a 200-pound Lutheran deacon across the room to the horror of onlookers in a church hall;And “Julia,” the so-called Satanic queen and self-described witch, who exhibited “the most harrowing” case, a “once-in-a-century” possession.Going beyond horror movies and novels, Demonic Foes takes you deep into this hidden world, sharing in full details of these true-life tales of demonic possession.

What to Say to a Porcupine uses the format of Aesop’s fables to illustrate fundamental principles of customer service in a quick and lighthearted way.What do a demanding colony of porcupines, an upscale restaurant run by hyenas, and a famous medieval knight have in common? They are all part of one of the most engaging books on customer service in existence.In this book, you’ll explore how:great service is all about going the extra mile, as learned by a group of rabbits running an express mail delivery service in “By a Hare”;there’s a better way to great your customers, as one grizzly honey-shop owner discovers in “Bear with Me”;and how to handle difficult conversations with customers in a positive, constructive manner, as demonstrated in this book’s titular story “What to Say to a Porcupine.”Each story is followed by a short discussion, illuminating topics ranging from the best tips for building customer relationships to how to motivate a service team. Fun, quick, and constructive, What to Say to a Porcupine provides all customer service professionals with easy-to-remember lessons for delivering superior customer service.

The worst customer situations demand more of front-line employees than good intentions and the right attitude. These kinds of issues can send seasoned service professionals into red alert, and require the communication skills of a crisis counselor. The Customer Service Survival Kit explains how to use the right words to turn volatile scenarios into calm and productive customer encounters. Anyone can learn this delicate art with the book’s blend of clear techniques, lessons from behavioral science, case studies, situation-specific advice, and practice exercises. Readers will discover: • The power of leaning into criticism • Trigger phrases that can make bad situations worse • The secret to helping people feel deeply heard in a crisis • How to use the divide-and-conquer approach to safely deliver bad news • Indispensable problem-solving tools • How to become immune to intimidation • How to wrap up transactions so that customers are happy • And more! Best yet, learning to handle worst-case scenarios has the spillover effect of boosting the skills and confidence needed to deal effectively with ANY customer—the key to radical improvements in every organization.

Meet Colette - a young girl who really, really doesn't like animals at all They bite. They scratch. They are boring. Worst of all, they don't really love you - they are only there for the food. In fact, their ultimate goal is to take over the world, with you as their servant Then, to her horror, her mother arrives home - with a newly-adopted kitten You'll discover who really has the last word - and how sometimes love and affection can be found where you least expect it.

Meet Colette. She really, really doesn't like animals at all. They bite. They scratch. They are boring. Worst of all, they don't really love you - they are only there for the food. In fact, their ultimate goal is to take over the world, with you as their servant Then, to her horror, her mother arrives home - with a newly-adopted kitten You'll discover who has the last word - and how sometimes love and affection can be found where you least expect it.

This book presents extensive research into the cinematic representation of the British-identifying Protestant, unionist and loyalist community in Northern Ireland and is the first time such comprehensive analysis has been produced. Gallagher’s research traces the history of the community’s representation in cinema from the emergence of depictions of both nationalist and unionist communities in social-realist dramas in 1980s British and Irish cinema to today, through periods such as those focused on violent paramilitaries in the 1990s and irreverent comedy after the Northern Ireland peace process. The book addresses the perception that the Irish nationalist community has been depicted more frequently and favourably than unionism in films about the period of conflict known as “The Troubles”. Often argued to be the result of an Irish nationalist bias within Hollywood, Gallagher argues that there are other inherent and systemic reasons for this cinematic deficit.

This book presents extensive research into the cinematic representation of the British-identifying Protestant, unionist and loyalist community in Northern Ireland and is the first time such comprehensive analysis has been produced. Gallagher’s research traces the history of the community’s representation in cinema from the emergence of depictions of both nationalist and unionist communities in social-realist dramas in 1980s British and Irish cinema to today, through periods such as those focused on violent paramilitaries in the 1990s and irreverent comedy after the Northern Ireland peace process. The book addresses the perception that the Irish nationalist community has been depicted more frequently and favourably than unionism in films about the period of conflict known as “The Troubles”. Often argued to be the result of an Irish nationalist bias within Hollywood, Gallagher argues that there are other inherent and systemic reasons for this cinematic deficit.

U avtoritetnogo nju-jorkskogo psikhiatra doktora Richarda Gallakhera neobychnaja professija. On - spetsialist po oderzhimosti demonami... i nauchnyj konsultant v oblasti ekzortsizma. Mnogo let nazad k nemu v dver postuchalsja svjaschennik, poprosivshij issledovat odnu neobychnuju patsientku. Posle provedennykh testov Gallakher byl udivlen: devushka byla psikhicheski zdorova, no demonstrirovala ekstrasensornye sposobnosti, rasskazyvaja podrobnosti zhizni neznakomykh ej ljudej, vkljuchaja mat psikhiatra. Ona umela upravljat povedeniem domashnikh zhivotnykh i beglo govorila na neskolkikh jazykakh, no tolko kogda byla v transe. Sebja ona nazyvala zhritsej sataninskogo kulta, v kotorom sostojala mnogo let. I posle znakomstva s nej so svjaschennikom i psikhiatrom stali proiskhodit sovsem pugajuschie veschi...Sejchas doktor Gallakher - spetsialist s mirovym imenem, posvjativshij svoju zhizn issledovaniju demonicheskoj oderzhimosti. Imenno k nemu obraschajutsja za konsultatsiej ekzortsisty vsekh konfessij, chtoby otlichit nastojaschuju oderzhimost ot psikhicheskogo ili meditsinskogo zabolevanija. Gallakher absoljutno uveren: nastojaschee vmeshatelstvo demonov - ne psikhoz, depressija, shizofrenija ili epilepticheskij pripadok, a nechto sovsem drugoe. Ego kniga govorit nam: v etom mire est mesto dlja "temnykh", demonicheskikh sil, kotorye nauka ne v silakh objasnit. I ochen opasno nedootsenivat stepen ikh vlijanija na ljudej...