Famous Phonies

Author : Brianna DuMont
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781632202079

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Famous Phonies by Brianna DuMont Pdf

Amazing true stories about Shakespeare, Hiawatha, Homer, George Washington, and more. If you like to think of Shakespeare only as a brilliant bard, or prefer only to know Pythagoras by his math skills, then you might want to put this book down. Seriously. Because this book is about to change your idea of history. But if you like a little controversy, or want to impress your parents and friends with some little-known tidbits of historical drama, then Famous Phonies: Legends, Fakes, and Frauds Who Changed History is for you. Over the centuries, plenty of scandals, swindles, and skeletons have passed under history’s radar and missed out on being included in your textbook. (We’re looking at you, George “I cannot tell a lie” Washington.) Some of the biggest names in history can be found between these pages—and the light isn’t flattering. These figures are lucky that prime-time TV and all-access internet didn’t exist in Ancient Greece, Renaissance Europe, medieval England, or Revolutionary America, or else they could have kissed their sterling reputations goodbye. Famous Phonies: Legends, Fakes, and Frauds Who Changed History explores the underbelly of history, making you question everything you thought you knew about history’s finest. Follow the fake lives of these twelve history-changers to uncover the fabrications of the famous and the should-be-famous! So, if you can handle it, take a peek at inside. Some of the famous “phonies” covered in this book include: George Washington Pythagoras Hiawatha Gilgamesh Confucius Major William Martin William Shakespeare Pope Joan Homer Prester John Huangdi The Turk

Author : James E. Combs
Publisher : Popular Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0879726687

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Phony Culture by James E. Combs Pdf

Questioning why Americans remain uneasy at the End of History, contends that we are blighted by the construction of a phony culture dominated by the value of the confidence man, and demonstrates America's transformation into this culture of artifice, where the practices of confidence tend to make everything and everybody into a phony. The author explores the various dimensions of American cultural phoniness, ranging over phony language, phony people, phony places and things, phony events, phony deals, and phony politics. Paper edition (unseen), $18.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Dick Meyer
Publisher : Crown
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-09-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307406637

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Why We Hate Us by Dick Meyer Pdf

Americans are as safe, well fed, securely sheltered, long-lived, free, and healthy as any human beings who have ever lived on the planet. But we are down on America. So why do we hate us? According to Dick Meyer, the following items on this (much abbreviated) list are some of the contributors to our deep disenchantment with our own culture: Cell-phone talkers broadcasting the intimate details of their lives in public spaces Worship of self-awareness, self-realization, and self-fulfillment T-shirts that read, “Eat Me” Facebook, MySpace, and kids being taught to market themselves High-level cheating in business and sports Reality television and the cosmetic surgery boom Multinational corporations that claim, “We care about you.” The decline of organic communities A line of cosmetics called “S.L.U.T.” The phony red state–blue state divide The penetration of OmniMarketing into OmniMedia and the insinuation of both into every facet of our lives You undoubtedly could add to the list with hardly a moment’s thought. In Why We Hate Us, Meyer absolutely nails America’s early-twenty-first-century mood disorder. He points out the most widespread carriers of the why-we-hate-us germs, including the belligerence of partisan politics that perverts our democracy, the decline of once common manners, the vulgarity of Hollywood entertainment, the superficiality and untrustworthiness of the news media, the cult of celebrity, and the disappearance of authentic neighborhoods and voluntary organizations (the kind that have actual meetings where one can hobnob instead of just clicking in an online contribution). Meyer argues—with biting wit and observations that make you want to shout, “Yes! I hate that too!”—that when the social, spiritual, and political turmoil that followed the sixties collided with the technological and media revolution at the turn of the century, something inside us hit overload. American culture no longer reflects our own values. As a result, we are now morally and existentially tired, disoriented, anchorless, and defensive. We hate us and we wonder why. Why We Hate Us reveals why we do and also offers a thoughtful and uplifting prescription for breaking out of our current morass and learning how to hate us less. It is a penetrating but always accessible Culture of Narcissism for a new generation, and it carries forward ideas that resounded with readers in bestsellers such as On Bullshit and Bowling Alone.

Author : David Alexander
Publisher : Triumvirate Publications
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-03-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Blackout Heist by David Alexander Pdf

New York City falls into chaos when an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapon is set off in orbit, triggering the most massive power failure and blackout in history. The blackout, whose epicenter is New York City, is far more serious than any ordinary mass power outage, since EMP destroys unprotected electrical and digital systems, including computers, automotive systems, radio and cellular communications, public transportation switching and control systems, street lighting and other vital infrastructure without which civilization can't function. The EMP pulse triggers multinational military and civil operations ranging from rescue to combat, while in the meantime New York's five boros are turned into a savage battleground in a concrete jungle where survival of the fittest has suddenly become the only law. To some city denizens, though, the blackout comes as a blessing in disguise, making it possible to stage and execute the heist of the century under cover of darkness ... The Blackout Heist.

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434437747

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Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #1 by Arthur Conan Doyle Pdf

Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine #1 features fiction by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Carole Bugge, Ron Goulart, Marc Bilgrey, Edward D. Hoch, Hal Blythe, and Jean Paiva. Features by Kim Newman, Lenny Picker, Mrs Hudson, and Marvin Kaye. Edited by Marvin Kaye.

Author : Scott Fearon,Jesse Powell
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466879201

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Dead Companies Walking by Scott Fearon,Jesse Powell Pdf

Unlike most investors, who live in fear of failure, Scott Fearon actively seeks it out. He has earned millions of dollars for his hedge fund over the last thirty years shorting the stocks of businesses he believed were on their way to bankruptcy. In Dead Companies Walking, Fearon describes his methods for spotting these doomed businesses, and how they can be extremely profitable investments. In his experience, corporate managers routinely commit six common mistakes that can derail even the most promising companies: they learn from only the recent past; they rely too heavily on a formula for success; they misunderstand their target customers; they fall victim to the magical storytelling of a mania; they fail to adapt to tectonic shifts in their industry; and they are physically or emotionally removed from their companies' operations. Fearon has interviewed thousands of executives across America, many of whom, unknowingly, were headed toward bankruptcy – from the Texas oil barons of the 80s to the tech wunderkinds of the late 90s to the flush real estate developers of the mid-2000s. Here, he explores recent examples like JC Penney, Herbalife and Blockbuster Entertainment to help investors better predict the next booms and busts—and come out on top.

Author : Brianna DuMont
Publisher : Skyhorse
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781634509329

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Fantastic Fugitives by Brianna DuMont Pdf

Throughout history—and even today—the head honchos usually like things the way they are. Rocking the boat does not make them happy—not one bit. They may even want your head for going against the grain. But that threat didn’t stop the characters spotlighted in Fantastic Fugitives from changing history. They founded countries, won wars, and even ended empires—all while on the run! History’s Most Wanted covered in this book include: Spartacus Martin Luther Harriet Tubman John Dillinger Emmeline Pankhurst Nelson Mandela And six more! The exciting second book in the Changed History series, Fantastic Fugitives lets you follow these historical figures’ fast-paced stories to learn how anyone can change the world. Even you! Just make sure you have your running shoes on. This book is ideal for kids ages 8 and up, and is especially good for reluctant readers and those kids who think history reading is simply dry and boring. There are many color illustrations, photographs, and maps included through the book and sidebars with fascinating facts break up larger chunks of text in each chapter. Teachers, librarians, and parents will like that this can be used as a good go-to book to inspire kids to become interested in history.

Author : Brianna DuMont
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781510701724

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Thrilling Thieves by Brianna DuMont Pdf

Caution: don’t look for the good guys in here. What do Mother Theresa, Honest Abe, and Mahatma Gandhi have in common? They’re all too good for this book, that’s what. Sure, you’ll find some familiar faces like Queen Elizabeth I and Thomas Edison in here, but you’ll learn that behind their angelic smiles were cunning con artists who stole their way to gold and greatness. Follow the trail of twelve troublemakers to learn what really made the Mona Lisa the most iconic painting in the world, meet the most powerful pirate from history (it’s probably not who you’re expecting), and watch empires rise and fall with the theft of a simple tea plant. Turns out our world owes a lot to those who dabble on the dark side. If you’re not scared of crooks and criminals, take a peek at this new side of history . . .

Author : Maurice Hinson,June C. Montgomery
Publisher : Alfred Music Publishing
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2000-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 0739012797

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Stories of the Great Composers: Book & CD by Maurice Hinson,June C. Montgomery Pdf

It is important that young students learn about the lives of the great composers who have enriched our lives with beautiful music. The 12 units in Stories of the Great Composers give elementary students a glimpse into each composer's life, character and music. Includes a CD recording of the suggested listening, featuring one composition by each composer.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1927
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105015160323

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Dress & Vanity Fair by Anonim Pdf

Author : Peter Manuel
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Music
ISBN : 0195063341

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Popular Musics of the Non-Western World by Peter Manuel Pdf

Emphasizing stylistic analysis and historical development, this unique book is the first to examine all major non-Western music styles, from reggae and salsa to the popular musics of non-Western Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Reading
ISBN : UIUC:30112119121165

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Illinois Reading Council Journal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Diane Zak
Publisher : Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1992-03
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0201605090

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Lotus 1-2-3 Realease 2.3 by Diane Zak Pdf

Author : Seattle Public Library
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
ISBN : NYPL:33433090104575

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Seattle Public Library Bulletin by Seattle Public Library Pdf

Author : James J. Fuld
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 0486414752

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The Book of World-famous Music by James J. Fuld Pdf

Well-researched compilation of music information, analyzes nearly 1,000 of the world's most familiar melodies -- composers, lyricists, copyright date, first lines of music, lyrics, and other data. Includes 30 black-and-white illustrations.