„The Great Thoughts” Compiled by: George Seldes (1985)

„From Abelard to Zola, from Ancient Greece to contemporary America, the ideas that have shaped the history of the world.”

The Conscious Universe: The Scientific Truth of Psychic Phenomena – by: Dean Radin, Ph.D. (1997, 2009)

Another book that focusses too much on external experiences to try to understand plainly apparent internal realities.

The Holographic Universe – by: Michael Talbot (1991)

The Holographic Universe theory is valid and very consistent with my own views, but I think Talbot is over-reaching in this book by perhaps relying too much on all the extreme and bizarre anecdotes about „ghosts” and psychic phenomena. Not that such things don't exist, I just don't think we should, or even need to, look to such external experiences for the truth.

Spanish-English Dictionary . By: Merriam-Webster, Incorporated (1998)

I got some „Spanish as a second language” lesson books from the jail and got this dictionary to help with the lessons.

The Trouble With Blame – by: Sharon Lamb (1996)

I got this book hoping to find support for my belief that all blame is folly. Lamb turns out to be a feminist who attacks men in general throughout the book for victimizing women then causing women to blame themselves. Not quite what I had in mind, but maybe even better, since this book will no doubt help me understand better how „victims” think. (Lamb's observations wouldn't be so bad if she left feminism out of it, i. e. a male can suffer every inequity that a female suffers, so why be sexist?)

Dying for the Gods: Human Sacrifice in Iron Age and Roman Europe – by: Miranda Aldhouse Green (2001, 2006)

I strongly suspect that capital punishment is, from an anthropological perspective, a modern form of human sacrifice exhibiting all the elements of the same in history. I ordered this book in order to investigate this suspicion. Green seems to, albeit unwittingly, support my suspicions.

How To Make A Serial Killer: The Twisted Development of Innocent Children into the World's Most Sadistic Murderers – by: Christopher Berry-Dee and Steven Morris (2006, 2008)

Another book recommended to me by my investigator (Michael). He said this book picks up where „Serial Killers” (ibid.) leaves off, explaining the psychological development of serial killers. Jenkins (ibid.) would argue.

Serial Killer – by: Joel Norris (1988)

This book is also refered to in „Using Murder” (ibid.) frequently. But I got it as a recommendation from my investigator (Michael) who thought that it had some valid points about „Serial Killer” psychology. But Jenkins (in „Using Murder”) cites this book in not such a favorable light. Kenkins book focusses on dispelling the myths and outright fabrications in books like „Serial Killer”.

Dandelion Wine – by: Ray Bradbury (1957, 1976)

The book „Using Murder” (ibid.) refers to this Bradbury classic as an illustration of how in the 1950's and '60's, „There was a sense that the multiple killer was a phenomenon that had definitely been relegated to the American past,” (p. 38-39). So I ordered the book to see for myself how this „sense” is portray by one of the great poets of our time.

Physics of the Impossible – by: Michio Kaku (2009)

Since my arrest in 2005 I have been very interested in all sorts of sciences other than computer science. I think maybe I liked computer science in the past because it made me feel I was in control of something (i. e. the computer). But now I am more driven by a sense of awe and wonder rather than a need for power or control, which explaines several of the books in this collection.

Beyond Einstein – by: Michio Kaku (1995)

After reading Physics of the Impossible by the same author I wanted to know more about the Superstring theory.

The Witch-Hunt in Early Modern Europe – by: Brian P. Levack (1987, 2006)

This book is research for my case. I'm trying to understand the social forces behind persecution.

A Child Called „It”: One Child's Courage to Survive – by (and about): Dave Pelzer (1995)

Cry me a river... I ordered this book hoping to get some better insight into the victim mentality that plagues our culture.

The Malleus Maleficarum and the construction of witchcraft: Theology and popular belief – by: Hans Peter Broedel (2003)

More research on persecution for my case.

Creating Fear: News and the Construction of Crisis – by: David L. Altheide (2002)

Research for my case.

Satan' Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt – by: Debbie Nathan and Michael Snedeker (1995, 2001)

A very good example of how the persecutorial mentality can get out of hand even in modern times.

Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children From Sex – by: Judith Levine (2002)

More research for my case.

The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference – by: Malcolm Gladwell (2000, 2002)

A book recomended by a friend (Judy) after a conversation on related topics.

The Anatomy of Human Destructinevess – by: Erich Fromm (1973)

This book was mentioned in a letter from a friend (Anikó), so I ordered it hoping it would help me understand how psychiatrists view destructive behavior.

Judicial Deception – by (and about): Reginald L. Jensen

I ordered this book hoping for some rational analysis of our so-called Justice System, but it ended up being a long winded gripe about personal grievances.

Oxford Dictionary of Biology (2008)

I got this book to learn more about cell biology.

The Biology and Treatment of Cancer: Understanding Cancer – various authors (2009)

I think cancer is a natural and necessary part of evolution. I got this book to learn more about what cancer is. (No I don't have cancer or know anyone who does. I am just curious.)

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose – by Eckhart Tolle (2005)

This book was also recomended by a friend (Tom) after a discussion of my belief that a global awakening will someday drastically change the world.

The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – by: Eckhart Tolle (1999)

I ordered this book to learn more about Tolle's beliefs.

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal talks on Zen Meditation and Practice – by: Shunryu Suzuki (1970)

Also recomended by a friend (Roger) during a conversation about enlightenment.

Free on the Inside: Bible (NKJV 2001)

Kept for reference.

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2010

Kept for reference.

The American Heritage Dictionary, 4 edition (2007)

My most used book.

We were NOT abused! - by: David L. Riegel (2007)

More research material for my case. (I did not realize this was a NAMBLA book when I ordered it, nor did I know that NAMBLA could be this rational)

High Priest – by: Timothy Leary (1968, 1995)

Psychologists today are finally starting to admit that Leary was on to something.

Info-Psychology; A Manual on the Use of the Human Nervous System According to the Instructions of the Manufacturers, and a Navigation Guide – by: Timothy Leary (1987)

This book was recomended to me by another inmate here at the jail who was writing to me before he got out.

Using Murder: The Social Construction of Serial Homicide – by: Philip Jenkins (1994)

More research for my case.

Decisions, Uncertainty, and the Brain: The science of Neuroeconomics – by: Paul W. Glimcher (2003)

Again, I am trying to understand modern psychological theory.

Certainty of Justice: Reform in the Crime Victim Movement – by: Frank J. Weed (1995)

Apparently I am not the only one who sees the whole victim movement hype as a plague on society.

The Mask of Sanity: An Attempt to Clarify Some Issues About the So-Called Psychopathic Personality – by: Hervey Cleckley, M.D. (1941, 1988)

Research for my case. (This entire book, over 450 pages, was downloaded for me from a link on a now defunct „Joseph Duncan Fan-blogsite” calling itself „The Cellar”)

Introduction To Fifth Nail Booklist

This sub-blog for The Fifth Nail Exposed is a list of the books I have been reading as I wait in one isolation cell or another for the government to make up its mind about whether I am "competent" enough to be killed. Each entry gives the title, author and published and/or copyright date, along with a brief comment about each book. The comments are only meant to express what I think about the book and are not intended to be any sort of review or critique. Some of these books are from the book carts that are usually made available to prisoners in isolation. The selection from these book carts is usually extremely limited and comprised of mostly "junk fiction". But occasionally I find books worth reading, or at least somewhat entertaining. Many of the books in this list have been sent to me by my friends and attorneys. The books are either titles that they think I will enjoy, or they are books that I have specifically requested. After I am done reading them I usually end up donating them to the jail or prison book cart. I like books that challenge the way I think. So, if after reviewing this booklist you think of a book that i might enjoy, or otherwise find interesting, then by all means let me know (via blog comment or mail) so I can check it out. I appreciate all recommendations - they usually end up being good books. But, there are strick rules and proceedures for sending books in to me, so PLEASE DO NOT SEND ME ANY BOOKS, without consulting with me first. Thanks.