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When the novel "Brave New World" first appeared in 1932, its shocking analysis of a scientific dictatorship seemed a projection into the remote future. Here, in one of the most important and fascinating books of his career, Aldous Huxley uses his tremendous knowledge of human relations to compare the modern-day world with his prophetic fantasy. He scrutinizes threats to humanity, such as overpopulation, propaganda, and chemical persuasion, and explains...

U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his partner, Chuck Aule, come to Shutter Island's Ashcliffe Hospital in search of an escaped mental patient, but uncover true wickedness as Ashcliffe's mysterious patient treatments propel them to the brink of insanity.

A young woman participates in a medical study. After a series of nightmares and unusual side effects, the line between dreams and reality is blurred. She finds herself on the run from those involved, desperate to uncover the truth.

The human mind is like a Pandora's Box of secrets and wonders. But can it be controlled? Find out as this feature-documentary explores brainwashing, mind control, and the art of suggestion. Delve into the subconscious and learn how some have harnessed the mysteries of the mind to their advantage. Look into the abyss and count down from 10, Brainwashed: The Secrets Of Mind Control is about to begin. --From container.

"A definitive account of the psychology of zealotry, from a National Book Award winner and a leading authority on the nature of cults, political absolutism, and mind control"-- A definitive account of the psychology of zealotry, from a National Book Award winner and a leading authority on the nature of cults, political absolutism, and mind control. In this unique and timely volume Robert Jay Lifton, the National Book Award-winning psychiatrist, historian,...

So far the Foundation was safe. But there was a hidden Second Foundation to protect the first. The Mule has yet to find it, but he was getting closer all the time. The men of the Foundation sought it, too, to escape from Mule's mind control. Only Arkady, a 14 year-old girl seemed to have the answer, or did she ...?

"When four young people are taken against their will to become part of a cult, they are worshiped by their followers and become lost in their new reality--but what happens if they rebel against the one holding them captive?"--

In the summer of 1973, dozens of teenagers were lured to a remote plantation and brainwashed into attacking outsiders.

"Eris and Sona are pitted against each other in the ongoing war between Godolia and the Badlands"--

It is not a time of peace in Dells. In King's City, the young King Nash clings to the throne, while rebellious lords from north and south build armies to overthrow him. War is near, and the mountains and forests are full of spies and thieves. This is where Fuego lives, a girl with irresistible beauty who can control the minds of everyone around her.