Deception Specialist

Author : John Shepphird
Publisher : Down & Out Books
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Deception Specialist by John Shepphird Pdf

Rooting out deception is Jack O’Shea’s stock-in-trade. On the road to redemption from his criminal past, reformed-swindler-turned-private-eye Jack O’Shea investigates a strange death at a shadowy Northern California mountain college—a “visa mill” with clandestine ties to Silicon Valley. Accompanied by his retired racing greyhound, Jack discovers the college is built on top of an abandoned gold mine. Dark secrets lie below. As he investigates the suspicious death, Jack’s prior sins come back to haunt. He suspected one day there’d be a knock on his door. Deception may be his specialty but not everything is as it appears. Jack O’Shea was first introduced in a series of short stories published in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine. The debut won the Shamus Award presented by the Private Eye Writers of America. The second in the series was a finalist for Bouchercon World Mystery Convention’s Anthony Award. Critical Acclaim for Deception Specialist: “I’ve always been a sucker for a conman, and it’s a joy to be taken in by reformed grifter Jack O’Shea as he turns the tables on a murderous conspiracy.” —Dennis Tafoya, author of Dope Thief “Won’t get fooled again, not with Jack O’Shea on the case. Master con man turned PI, O’Shea isn’t exactly on the side of the angels, but he’s our kind of rogue.” —Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepless City “A good, old-fashioned mystery thriller powered by a completely original and compelling protagonist, John Shepphird’s Deception Specialist speeds along at a breakneck pace while also tugging at your emotions. I read it in one sitting.” —David Housewright, Edgar Award-winning author of In A Hard Wind “Jack O’Shea used to con people, but now he investigates on their behalf. It takes one to know one and he never misses a trick. He’s got a scar on his face and one on his soul. Anytime he finds himself in over his head, he fights to rise. Deception Specialist is two stories in one and both will catch you holding your breath.” —Jeffery Hess, author of Pascagoula Run, the Beachhead trilogy, No Salvation, and Scar Tissue “Scammers, schemers, and scoundrels are no match for former con man-turned-private eye Jack O'Shea. This Deception Specialist navigates a murderous conspiracy while confronting the ghosts of his swindling past in this edge-of-your-seat page turner.” —Steve Jankowski, author of Below the Line “Tragedy turns a former conman into Shepphird’s Deception Specialist: A force for good in a world gone murderously bad.” —Lawrence Maddox, author of Fast Bang Booze

Author : J. Bowyer Bell,Barton Whaley
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781351529266

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Cheating and Deception by J. Bowyer Bell,Barton Whaley Pdf

Cheating and deception are terms often used but rarely defined. They summon up unpleasant connotations; even those deeply involved with cheating and deception rationalize why they have been driven to it. Particularly for Americans and much of Western civilization, official cheating, government duplicity, cheating as policy, and conscious, contrived deception, are all unacceptable except as a last resort in response to threat of extinction. As a distasteful tool, deception is rarely used to achieve national interests, unless in relation to the deployment of military force. As an area of study, it has by and large been ignored.Intrigued by attitudes toward cheating and deception, the authors decided to analyze its roots, structure, and process. They asked fundamental questions: are there categories of deception, general steps in the process of deception, and ways to evaluate its results across time and in different modes? The book that results is a typology of kinds of deception, beginning with military deception, but extending into other categories and stages.In his introduction to this new edition, Bell outlines how the book came to be written, describes the mixed emotions toward the subject displayed by govenmental and nongovernmental funding sources, and speculates about its critical and commercial reception. He discusses widespread new interest in the subject, the research that has been undertaken since this book was first published, and its limitations.This book provides a general overview of this complex subject, creating a framework for analysis of specific instances of cheating or deception. It will be of particular interest to political scientists, those interested in military affairs and strategy, and psychologists. The general reader will find the book written with a light touch, drawing examples of cheating and deception in the pursuit of love and money. The specialist reader will be intrigued by its broad-ranging examples drawn from policy and politics,

Author : James Wirtz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351487955

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Strategic Denial and Deception by James Wirtz Pdf

Does foreign denial and deception threaten the interests of contemporary democracies? Strategic denial and deception (D&D) has emerged as a little understood challenge to security in general, and the intelligence community in particular. To gain advantages, adversaries seek to deny critical information about their own activities and capabilities, and to decieve foreign governments. In recent years, Iraq, India, Somalia, Colombian criminal groups, and terrorists, for example, have all used D&D successfully against the United States. Denial and deception is a low cost, potentially high impact to level political, military, and economic playing fields, particularly against strong opponents.Concerns about the threat of denial and deception have waxed and waned since the end of World War II. Sometimes it shaped assessments about the former Soviet Union, for example. At other times, such as the end of the Cold War, such threats appear to fade into insignificance. This volume considers whether globalization, proliferating communication technologies, and the dissemination of vast amounts of information make effective foreign denial and deception more or less likely. Contributors also examine whether more information and data sources make policymakers better informed or simply create confusion.Drawing on lessons learned from historical experiences, the authors propose ways to minimize future challenges. Chapters include ""Elements of Strategic Denial and Deception,"" by Abram Shulsky; ""Conditions Making for Success and Failure of D&D,"" by Barton Whaley; ""Conditions Making for Success and Failure of D&D,"" by M.R.D. Foot; ""Conditions Making for Success and Failure of D&D,"" by J. Bowyer Bell; ""Arms Control,"" by Lynn M. Hansen; and ""Prescription: Detecting Deception-Practice, Practitioners, and Theory,"" by Barton Whaley and Jeffrey Busby.While there are previous books about celebrated D&D cases, from Troy to Pearl Harbor and D-Day, no work attempts to assess how these instruments o

Author : Donald C. Daniel,Katherine L. Herbig
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781483190068

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Strategic Military Deception by Donald C. Daniel,Katherine L. Herbig Pdf

Strategic Military Deception explains the nature of deception, its processes, and the elements and conditions when a person used and succeeds at deception. The main focus of the book is the discussion of strategic military deceptions. The book is mainly a collection of research that seeks to develop a common idea of deception’s basic elements and its relationships. The first part of the book contains such topics as the application of game, communication, organization, and systems theories. The second part of the book deals with the testing and validation of some of the theories of deception through a series of historical case studies. By analyzing a series of cases, the book identifies some recurring patterns in a group of deception cases. There are also chapters that focus on the use of deception during World War II. The book will be a useful tool for military agents, game theorists, and psychoanalysts.

Author : Mike Nappa
Publisher : Revell
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781493405190

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The Raven (Coffey & Hill Book #2) by Mike Nappa Pdf

"A thrill ride into the stark territory between grace and the letter of the law."--Tosca Lee, New York Times bestselling author As part of his regular street performance, a deception specialist who goes by the name The Raven picks his audience's pockets while they watch. It's harmless fun--until he decides to keep the spare wallet a city councilman doesn't seem to miss, hoping for a few extra bucks. When he finds not money but compromising photos of the councilman and his "personal assistants," The Raven hatches a plan to blackmail the man. However, he quickly finds himself in over his head with the Ukrainian Mafia and mired in a life-threatening plot code-named, "Nevermore." Private investigators Trudi Coffey and Samuel Hill must scramble to sort out the clues--and their complicated feelings for each other--to rescue The Raven and save hundreds of lives from a wildcard bent on revenge. Mike Nappa snags readers from the first page of this fast-paced thriller--and he never lets go until the end.

Author : Patti Larsen
Publisher : Patti Larsen Books
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-02-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989925188

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The Medium Deception by Patti Larsen Pdf

When Detective Elle Gordon’s favorite auntie needs a deception expert, Petal offers to do the job pro bono. Finding out who’s been blackmailing clients at The Medium House might be the easy part, however, when one of the practitioners ends up dead and the lead suspect is none other than her ex-husband’s new girlfriend. cozy murder mystery series, cozy mystery series, murder mystery series, murder mystery book, cozy murder mystery book, cozy mystery book, paranormal cozy mystery book

Author : Patti Larsen
Publisher : Patti Larsen Cozy Mystery Books
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781988700854

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The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen Pdf

(Free Cozy Murder Mystery Book with a Female Detective) Infiltrate. Investigate. Hyperventilate. New jobs can be a real killer. Enter the world of wit and intrigue with The After Hours Deception by Patti Larsen – A humorous cozy mystery that will keep you guessing and giggling! Meet Petal Morgan, a twenty-eight-year-old whose life seems to have lost its way. With no clear direction toward her lifelong dream and a mounting pile of student loans, she finds herself teetering on the brink of bankruptcy. In a humbling turn of events, Petal reluctantly moves into the unfinished apartment above her parents' garage, feeling the weight of failure upon her shoulders. But just when Petal thinks her luck couldn't get any worse, an unexpected encounter with an old friend leads her down a path she never anticipated. In a stroke of fate, she stumbles upon a job that not only reveals her hidden talents but also brings her face to face with a shocking discovery – a dead body! Welcome to Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries, where deception takes center stage and secrets are the currency of the trade. Petal finds herself thrust into a world of mystery and intrigue, armed with her quick wit and newfound skills. As she delves deeper into the enigmatic web surrounding the murder, she uncovers a trail of deception that leads to unexpected places. Patti Larsen's The After Hours Deception invites you to join Petal on a rollercoaster ride of laughter and suspense in the realm of Masquerade Inc. Cozy Mysteries. Get ready to laugh out loud as Petal navigates through hilarious misadventures, uncovers hidden motives, and exposes the quirks of the eclectic characters populating her newfound world. With each twist and turn, you'll find yourself engrossed in a delightful blend of humor, mystery, and a touch of whimsy. Petal's journey will not only keep you on the edge of your seat but also leave you chuckling with every page turned. So, prepare to embark on an unforgettable escapade alongside Petal Morgan, the accidental detective with a knack for stumbling upon the unexpected. Explore the enticing world of Masquerade Inc., where deception becomes the key to unraveling the truth. Don't miss out on the uproarious charm of The After Hours Deception – because sometimes, life's detours can lead to the most thrilling and hilarious adventures of all! KEYWORDS: cozy mystery, cozy mystery series, cozy mystery books, cozy murder mystery books, cozy murder mystery series, cozy murder, cozy mystery books, murder mystery series, free ebook, free murder mystery, free mystery, free cozy murder mystery book, cozy series

Author : Philip Houston,Michael Floyd,Susan Carnicero,Don Tennant
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-07-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781250009753

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Spy the Lie by Philip Houston,Michael Floyd,Susan Carnicero,Don Tennant Pdf

Three former CIA officers—among the world's foremost authorities on recognizing deceptive behavior—share their proven techniques for uncovering a lie Imagine how different your life would be if you could tell whether someone was lying or telling you the truth. Be it hiring a new employee, investing in a financial interest, speaking with your child about drugs, confronting your significant other about suspected infidelity, or even dating someone new, having the ability to unmask a lie can have far-reaching and even life-altering consequences. As former CIA officers, Philip Houston, Michael Floyd, and Susan Carnicero are among the world's best at recognizing deceptive behavior. Spy the Lie chronicles the captivating story of how they used a methodology Houston developed to detect deception in the counterterrorism and criminal investigation realms, and shows how these techniques can be applied in our daily lives. Through fascinating anecdotes from their intelligence careers, the authors teach readers how to recognize deceptive behaviors, both verbal and nonverbal, that we all tend to display when we respond to questions untruthfully. For the first time, they share with the general public their methodology and their secrets to the art of asking questions that elicit the truth. Spy the Lie is a game-changer. You may never read another book that has a more dramatic impact on your career, your relationships, or your future.

Author : Jackson Yogarajah
Publisher : Jackson Yogarajah
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A to Z About Body Language by Jackson Yogarajah Pdf

A to Z about Body Language is written by an expert on body language and deception detection with over 25 years of teaching and deception detection experience. The writer's expertise and deception detection services are often sought after by enforcement agencies, including the Royal Malaysian Police Force in Malaysia. This book is useful for anyone who wishes to avoid being deceived or for those seeking to benefit from their own body language. Written in two parts, it can help anyone learn simple ways to read body language, detect deception, and take advantage of their very own body language. The author includes a chapter on his observation of the video clip and body language of Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah, who piloted the missing MH 370. The clip in the airport at the time of his departure, 7th March 2014, gives convincing and dramatic body language signs and later clues to the disappearance of MH 370. The author's further research on the ill-fated flight, points to the disappearance of MH 370 to Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah. The writer also rebuts author Florence de Changy's latest book that MH370 was shot down into the sea, and that the disappearance was a massive cover-up by the Malaysian authorities. The book benefits you in more ways than you ever thought about body language, by learning to spot body language and using it in the best ways for your own advantage. You will also learn more about your body language and the subconscious mind and how to use its power to make you a better person. Crossing your arms may be viewed somewhat negatively by some, but not if you know its significance and its benefits. If you change the way, you use your arms, and if you understand your habit mind, which is your subconscious mind, you can be a better person. If you are a school teacher, you can use body language to help your class of boisterous children to be calm and focused. By requesting these children to cross their arms and legs for just two to three minutes, these children's anxieties and restlessness would vanish, and they would be as calm as after the storm. The second part of the book teaches you simple ways to escape from been deceived or scammed out of your hard-earned money, betrayed by a trusted friend, colleague, relative, or even your spouse. The simple lie detection skills highlighted within are the most valuable aids this book will provide you. It is a treasured skill, as you can never be guaranteed if people are lying, until you ask the right questions, observe and listen to the how-to that is taught in this book. It is not hard to determine truths, analyze body language and verbal language if you know what you are looking and listening for. This is what is precisely taught in this beneficial 13-chaptered book that generously features a grand total of 266 photographs, images, tables, drawings, and illustrations, to help you interpret correctly the hidden messages you see, hear, feel, smell and taste every day.

Author : Pamela Meyer
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781429988537

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Liespotting by Pamela Meyer Pdf

Liespotting shows how to use the latest techniques to spot deception in work and life situations. GET TO THE TRUTH People--friends, family members, work colleagues, salespeople--lie to us all the time. Daily, hourly, constantly. None of us is immune, and all of us are victims. According to studies by several different researchers, most of us encounter nearly 200 lies a day. Now there's something we can do about it. Pamela Meyer's Liespotting links three disciplines--facial recognition training, interrogation training, and a comprehensive survey of research in the field--into a specialized body of information developed specifically to help business leaders detect deception and get the information they need to successfully conduct their most important interactions and transactions. Some of the nation's leading business executives have learned to use these methods to root out lies in high stakes situations. Liespotting for the first time brings years of knowledge--previously found only in the intelligence community, police training academies, and universities--into the corporate boardroom, the manager's meeting, the job interview, the legal proceeding, and the deal negotiation. WHAT'S IN THE BOOK? Learn communication secrets previously known only to a handful of scientists, interrogators and intelligence specialists. Liespotting reveals what's hiding in plain sight in every business meeting, job interview and negotiation: - The single most dangerous facial expression to watch out for in business & personal relationships - 10 questions that get people to tell you anything - A simple 5-step method for spotting and stopping the lies told in nearly every high-stakes business negotiation and interview - Dozens of postures and facial expressions that should instantly put you on Red Alert for deception - The telltale phrases and verbal responses that separate truthful stories from deceitful ones - How to create a circle of advisers who will guarantee your success

Author : CHEE SENG LEOW,SAIFUL AMIN JALUN,MAISARAH AHMAD,MARIMUTHU NADASON
Publisher : Human Behaviour Academy
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Trapping the Cunning Fox by CHEE SENG LEOW,SAIFUL AMIN JALUN,MAISARAH AHMAD,MARIMUTHU NADASON Pdf

Trust is fundamental in business or relationships between people. Unfortunately, in this fast-changing world of ours, we have to be always ready to overcome challenges from others. In the real world, life can be harsh or cruel. By identifying deceit cues, you are able to protect yourself and avid being victimized. This book helps you to get prepared for the daily changes facing you in business or social life. Couples tend to feel insecure with each other as they go along. By understanding each other’s traits, they can overcome lies and build a healthy and long-lasting relationship. Besides, couples can learn some techniques to enhance their relationship. Furthermore, this book is suitable for police officers, lawyers and anyone who has some interest in lie detection to improve their work performance.

Author : Gina Robinson
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781466826502

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License to Love by Gina Robinson Pdf

LICENSE TO LOVE: An Agent Ex Novel from Gina Robinson Rock Powers is one of the most successful magicians in Vegas for a reason—he creates illusions too spectacular to believe. But his former assistant, gorgeous Lani Silkwater, pulled off the greatest trick of all: disappearing into thin air the day after they were married. Two years later, Rock can't resist a clue to Lani's whereabouts—or the outlandish plan Lani and her mysterious boss propose, if it means a chance to win her back for good... Working as a magician's assistant was one of Lani's strangest undercover assignments, but she never imagined it would be so dangerous—to her heart. Leaving Rock was the right thing for both of them, but with a terrorist group closing in on Vegas, Rock's talent with sleight of hand is imperative. To save them both, Lani must reveal secrets she's kept for years, and one of them is how much she loves the sexy magician who stole her heart...

Author : Clarence Dunlap Lee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Deception
ISBN : UCAL:$B50247

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The Instrumental Detection of Deception by Clarence Dunlap Lee Pdf

Author : John Shepphird
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2024-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1643963635

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Deception Specialist by John Shepphird Pdf

Rooting out deception is Jack O'Shea's stock-in-trade. On the road to redemption from his criminal past, reformed-swindler-turned-private-eye Jack O'Shea investigates a strange death at a shadowy Northern California mountain college-a "visa mill" with clandestine ties to Silicon Valley. Accompanied by his retired racing greyhound, Jack discovers the college is built on top of an abandoned gold mine. Dark secrets lie below. As he investigates the suspicious death, Jack's prior sins come back to haunt. He suspected one day there'd be a knock on his door. Deception may be his specialty but not everything is as it appears. Jack O'Shea was first introduced in a series of short stories published in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. The debut won the Shamus Award presented by the Private Eye Writers of America. The second in the series was a finalist for Bouchercon World Mystery Convention's Anthony Award. Critical Acclaim for Deception Specialist "I've always been a sucker for a conman, and it's a joy to be taken in by reformed grifter Jack O'Shea as he turns the tables on a murderous conspiracy." -Dennis Tafoya, author of Dope Thief "Won't get fooled again, not with Jack O'Shea on the case. Master con man turned PI, O'Shea isn't exactly on the side of the angels, but he's our kind of rogue." -Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times bestselling author of Sleepless City "A good, old-fashioned mystery thriller powered by a completely original and compelling protagonist, John Shepphird's Deception Specialist speeds along at a breakneck pace while also tugging at your emotions. I read it in one sitting." -David Housewright, Edgar Award-winning author of In A Hard Wind "Jack O'Shea used to con people, but now he investigates on their behalf. It takes one to know one and he never misses a trick. He's got a scar on his face and one on his soul. Anytime he finds himself in over his head, he fights to rise. Deception Specialist is two stories in one and both will catch you holding your breath." -Jeffery Hess, author of Pascagoula Run, the Beachhead trilogy, No Salvation, and Scar Tissue "Scammers, schemers, and scoundrels are no match for former con man-turned-private eye Jack O'Shea. This Deception Specialist navigates a murderous conspiracy while confronting the ghosts of his swindling past in this edge-of-your-seat page turner." -Steve Jankowski, author of Below the Line "Tragedy turns a former conman into Shepphird's Deception Specialist A force for good in a world gone murderously bad." -Lawrence Maddox, author of Fast Bang Booze

Author : Jenny Summerfield,Lyn Van Oudtshoorn
Publisher : CIPD Publishing
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0852925808

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Counselling in the Workplace by Jenny Summerfield,Lyn Van Oudtshoorn Pdf

Effective corporate initiatives and processes are the bedrock of successful organizations; the Developing Practice series provides manager with essential frameworks to identify, formulate and implement the best policies and practice in the management and development of people.