{"title":"Todd Grande","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTodd Grande\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the complexities of the human mind through a thoughtful lens, blending \u003cem\u003epsychology\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/em\u003e to illuminate behaviour and thought patterns. His work delves into topics such as mental health, crime, and the nuanced workings of personality, offering readers a compelling analysis beyond surface impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom examining the principles of harm reduction to dissecting notorious criminal minds, Todd Grande’s books invite reflection on both individual and societal challenges. Readers can expect insightful, well-reasoned perspectives grounded in psychological science and ethical considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-psychology-of-notorious-serial-killers-by-todd-grande-9781950057252","title":"The Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat drives serial killers to commit their horrific crimes? Are sex crimes really motivated by sexual desire? Why do some killers stop killing, while others escalate?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe science of personality theory has advanced dramatically in recent years, shedding new light on the inner workings of these criminals. In \u003cem\u003eThe Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers\u003c\/em\u003e, professional counsellor Todd Grande applies personality theory to over a dozen of the most notorious serial killers in modern history, unraveling the mystery surrounding their crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSerial killers are typically motivated by sexual domination, money, political ideology, or experiencing psychosis. Dr. Grande delves into the thought processes, behaviours, and emotions of these criminals, analysing common personality traits as well as environmental factors such as childhood stressors and even certain kinds of injury. Empirically supported principles create a framework that offers new insight into why people do what they do and how they might recover from destructive patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll human behaviour exists on a continuum, and through the study of extreme behaviours, any behaviour becomes a little more understandable. Learning about serial killers can enlighten us about the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000810782956,"sku":"9781950057252","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8125743482882.jpg?v=1763306589"},{"product_id":"harm-reduction-by-todd-grande-9781950057313","title":"Harm Reduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA secret binds them together, the truth will unravel them.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny Ocean's life is already on shaky ground when a violent attack sparks a chain of events that leaves her with a terrible secret that she can share with no one, and which clouds her every waking moment with guilt and fear for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrying to make amends, Jenny works hard and becomes a professional counsellor dedicated to helping others unravel their problems. For a time, it seems her life is finally on track, but her past catches up with her in the form of Rio Winston. At first an enigmatic client, Rio turns out to be a narcissistic serial killer who leverages her past to draw her into a web of complicity in his delusional and homicidal mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny becomes trapped in a confusing, dark journey mixing horror and fascination, balancing her coerced alliance with Rio with her affair with police detective Sam Longford—only to find that the distance separating a killer from the law isn't as great as she once thought. Featuring a trio of characters bound together by desire, obsession, grandiosity, and remorseless need, \u003cem\u003eHarm Reduction\u003c\/em\u003e journeys into the depravity of serial murder, the pain of ambivalence, moral compromise in the face of survival, and the tenuous hope of finding a way out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383834231020,"sku":"9781950057313","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8126353482882.jpg?v=1773383287"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/todd-grande.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}