Machiavellianism: Political Strategies, Psychological Dimensions, and Societal Influence: This book is a comprehensive exploration of the enduring relevance of Niccolò Machiavelli’s insights. This accessible yet scholarly resource examines three interconnected areas: the art of political strategy, the psychological underpinnings of Machiavellian traits, and the profound cultural influence of his work across centuries.

From analyzing Machiavelli’s tactical approach to political power and its applicability in contemporary governance to exploring the psychological traits that bear his name and their impact on group dynamics, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice. It also investigates how Machiavelli’s legacy permeates political theory and social institutions from the workplace to police forces.

Ideal for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in political science, psychology, and related fields, this volume serves as a valuable reference for faculty and scholars. Whether you’re seeking to grasp the basics or engage deeply with Machiavelli’s multifaceted influence, this book serves as a survey of the continuing influence of one of history’s most provocative thinkers.

D.V. Thurman Cryptid Hunter: A wayward reporter of the paranormal sets out to investigate the disappearance of a famed monster hunter. Instead, they end up on a misadventure featuring the murderous factions of Southern Ohio’s most dysfunctional paranormal society and a cadre of possibly real paranormal characters such as an interdimensional porcupine and The Men in Gray (the lesser known and less competent cousins of the Men in Black). A priest is haunted by his father’s ties to the CIA’s most nefarious Cold War-era experiments. A college professor who dreams of a writing career makes a deal with an ancient evil to become a bestseller. This collection of one novella and two short stories spans the genres of satire, science fiction, suspense, and horror. These strange tales will entertain and mystify, but they all leave more questions than answers.

Philosphy of Science for Psychology Students: Psychology and philosophy are interesting disciplines in their own right, and closer cousins than many of us often realize. In this book, psychology and philosophy are in dialogue as the author aims to engage readers with some significant questions from the philosophy of science that impact how psychology is currently practiced. The author has done so by dividing the book into seven chapters:

Chapter 1 discusses the replication crisis and answers the question: is psychology even science?
Chapter 2 discusses the influence of positivism on psychology, particularly regarding psychology’s use of operational definitions.
Chapter 3 discusses the statistical revolution and its relationship to induction in science and psychology.
Chapter 4 discusses the Kuhnian concept of scientific revolutions and asks whether psychology can be paradigmatic.
Chapter 5 addresses whether or not it can properly be said there is one scientific method.
Chapter 6 addresses questions about the future of psychology as a scientific discipline.
Finally, Chapter 7 is an invited chapter by Dr. Jeanette Braswell about the relationship between spirituality and psychology. Dr. Braswell is a brilliant writer who takes a perspective different from the modal standpoint on psychology.

In summation, the goal of the book is to raise several questions about the philosophy of science and its relevance to psychology.

Under the Paranormal Curve: This book is intended for anyone interested in psychological research, parapsychological topics, and students and teachers who are participating in psychology research methods courses. The book compares and contrasts the methodologies and approaches used by psychological scientists with those used by parapsychologists. In addition to covering the basics of correlational research, experimental research, and statistics, the book also discusses the often-fascinating intersection of psychology and parapsychology throughout history. Among other topics covered readers will learn of William James’ involvement in a club of paranormal enthusiasts, the oddball world of ghost hunting, and Stanford’s history with psychic experiments. Readers will learn what differentiates science from pseudoscience and hopefully also learn a little about the nature of belief itself.