In this book, a psychologist and a professor detail the history, psychology, and effects of this little-studied condition that has altered individuals and societies worldwide, arguing that the disorder deserves its own classification. Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm in 1964 developed the term "malignant narcissism," believing it to be the worst form of psychopathology, a disorder that essentially epitomized evil. Malignant narcissism, however, has never been identified as a clinical condition in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; instead, it is seen as a conglomeration of several other disorders. Yet researchers since Fromm have described malignant narcissists as unique in their callous nature and proclivity to extreme violence, with a component of sadism bringing them pleasure when inflicting pain. The largest concern about malignant narcissists is that "some have the ability and wherewithal to rise to great positions of power and influence" and to affect large numbers of people. Authors Smith and Hung explain the differences between malignant narcissists, "everyday" narcissists, and psychopaths, illustrating these conditions with vignettes of historic public figures and people in popular culture, among others. Illustrates concepts through case studies from history and popular culture and of prison inmates Explains how malignant narcissism differs from psychopathy and related disorders Details the absolute characteristic that sets this disorder apart from others: sadism Addresses theories and research on this disorder as well as treatments and medications Includes a bibliography

Networks continue to grow in size, complexity, and importance, most businesses want their networks to be flexible, reliable, and cost efficient. Network operators need to avoid downtime due to human error, and they need to manage growing networks without increasing network support staff. How can you balance these competing realities? With automation!This practical guide will help you understand the automation features of Junos, show you the tools available to program Junos, and explain which tool is best for your particular network requirement.This book covers: The Junos management architectureAPIs for interacting with JunosLibraries for simplifying the interaction with JunosOn-device automation scripts to modify and extend Junos behaviorExamples of automating network provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshootingMechanisms for performing high-speed changes (SDN)

Christians are not buckets to be filled, but fires to be kindled. What they believe and do is more important than what happens to them. My purpose in writing A Mere Christian is of course to share what I've gleaned from Lewis, Chamblin, and others. The closer we get to the ever-certain return of Christ for his Church, the more God makes his followers to understand what has previously been mystery. Our view of that return is closer than was Jack's and more of God's mystery is revealed. We need to know what we believe and why we believe it. Above all we need to understand just how great is our God I am extremely indebted to C. S. Lewis and Mere Christianity. His incomparable work originated as a series of three broadcast radio talks in Great Britain during World War II. I owe many thanks also to Knox Chamblin, Ph.D., professor at Reformed Theological Seminary. His iTunes U course on C. S. Lewis taught me a great deal. Walter Hooper, Lewis' personal secretary near the end of his life, called him the most thoroughly converted man he ever knew. "I am a very ordinary layman of the Church of England, not especially 'high, ' nor especially 'low, ' nor especially anything else." -C. S. Lewis His humility stirs me. These men have kindled their fire in me. Ron Smith, MD http: //www.amerechristian.com