Selling Illusions

Author : Neil Bissoondath
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016445541

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Selling Illusions by Neil Bissoondath Pdf

Since he immigrated to Canada two decades ago, Neil Bissoondath has consistently refused the role of the ethnic, and sought to avoid the burden of hyphenation -- a burden that would label him as an East Indian-Trinidadian-Canadian living in Quebec. Bissoondath argues that the policy of multiculturalism, with its emphasis on the former or ancestral homeland and its insistence that There is more important than Here, discourages the full loyalty of Canada's citizens. Through the 1971 Multiculturalism Act, Canada has sought to order its population into a cultural mosaic of diversity and tolerance. Seeking to preserve the heritage of Canada's many peoples, the policy nevertheless creates unease on many levels, transforming people into political tools and turning historical distinctions into stereotyped commodities. It encourages exoticism, highlighting the differences that divide Canadians rather than the similarities that unite them. Selling Illusions is Neil Bissoondath's personal exploration of a politically motivated public policy with profound private ramifications -- a policy flawed from its inception but implemented with all the political zeal of a true believer.

Author : Aprilynne Pike
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062077097

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Illusions by Aprilynne Pike Pdf

"I don't do patrols, I don't go hunting, I just stick close to you. You live your life. I'll keep you safe," Tamani said, sweeping a lock of hair from her face. "Or die trying." Laurel hasn't seen Tamani since she begged him to let her go last year. Though her heart still aches, Laurel is confident that David was the right choice. But just as life returns to normal, Laurel realizes that a hidden enemy lies in wait. Once again, Laurel must turn to Tamani to protect and guide her, for the danger that now threatens Avalon is one that no faerie thought would ever be possible. And for the first time, Laurel cannot be sure that her side will prevail.

Author : Eldon Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781401943387

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Choices and Illusions by Eldon Taylor Pdf

Explains the workings of the human mind and how its power can be used to change the world and realize full potential.

Author : Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781645176572

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Stoners' Optical Illusions by Editors of Thunder Bay Press Pdf

These mind-bending optical illusions will make you wonder if you smoked more than you thought. Are your eyes playing tricks on you, or did you unknowingly (or knowingly) smoke too much weed? Stoners’ Optical Illusions contains more than 150 colorful and mind-bending illustrations—such as moving lines, wriggling shapes, and hidden 3-D images—done in a weedy theme to make you feel tripped out every time you turn the page. Each optical illusion includes an explanation of how and why it makes your head spin, breaking down the science into basic concepts that every stoner can grasp.

Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307472496

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The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Pdf

Taking us back to a time that is half history, half myth and wholly magical, bestselling author Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni gives voice to Panchaali, the fire-born heroine of the Mahabharata, as she weaves a vibrant retelling of an ancient epic saga. Married to five royal husbands who have been cheated out of their father's kingdom, Panchaali aids their quest to reclaim their birthright, remaining at their side through years of exile and a terrible civil war. But she cannot deny her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna—or her secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy—as she is caught up in the ever-manipulating hands of fate.

Author : Brad Honeycutt,Terry Stickels
Publisher : Imagine Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Art
ISBN : 1936140713

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The Art of the Illusion by Brad Honeycutt,Terry Stickels Pdf

While even the simplest of illusions please, this stunning volume showcases over 200 of the finest images from around the world. Artists include Rafael Olbinski, Rob Gonsalves, Octavio Ocampo, David MacDonald, Gene Levine and M.C Escher. From the most classic optical illusions to complex graphic and painterly designs.

Author : Madeline J. Reynolds
Publisher : Entangled: Teen
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-06
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781640635647

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Illusions by Madeline J. Reynolds Pdf

Dear Thomas, I know you're angry. It's true, I was sent to expose your mentor as a fraud illusionist, and instead I have put your secret in jeopardy. I fear I have even put your life in jeopardy. For that I can only beg your forgiveness. I've fallen for you. You know I have. And I never wanted to create a rift between us, but if it means protecting you from those who wish you dead—I'll do it. I'll do anything to keep you safe, whatever the sacrifice. Please forgive me for all I've done and what I'm about to do next. I promise, it's one magic trick no one will ever see coming. Love, Saverio

Author : Donald G. Mahar
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781442269156

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Shattered Illusions by Donald G. Mahar Pdf

This failed soviet KGB operation in Canada tells the story of two double agents, one Soviet and one Canadian. The Soviet was betrayed by a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, captured by the KGB, imprisoned, and counted as dead until he reappeared 36 years later in a British embassy and traded back to Canada.

Author : Chris Hedges
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780307398581

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Empire of Illusion by Chris Hedges Pdf

Pulitzer prize–winner Chris Hedges charts the dramatic and disturbing rise of a post-literate society that craves fantasy, ecstasy and illusion. Chris Hedges argues that we now live in two societies: One, the minority, functions in a print-based, literate world, that can cope with complexity and can separate illusion from truth. The other, a growing majority, is retreating from a reality-based world into one of false certainty and magic. In this “other society,” serious film and theatre, as well as newspapers and books, are being pushed to the margins. In the tradition of Christopher Lasch’s The Culture of Narcissism and Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death, Hedges navigates this culture — attending WWF contests as well as Ivy League graduation ceremonies — exposing an age of terrifying decline and heightened self-delusion.

Author : Russ Kick
Publisher : Red Wheel Weiser
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2003-05-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781609258788

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Abuse Your Illusions by Russ Kick Pdf

The third of Russ Kick’s bestselling Disinformation Guides gathers another all-star line-up of exposés: Juries have ruled in recent trials that Watergate was really about a Democratic Party prostitution ring. Ignored in the U.S. and distorted elsewhere, the Milosevic tribunal hasn’t gone the way authorities were anticipating. (We present exclusive first-hand reporting from the trial). Most theologians don’t believe in the physical Resurrection of Jesus. In 2001, the U.S. uncovered the biggest spy ring in the country since WWII, yet most people never heard about it. The U.S. is engaging in bioweapons research that violates international treaties and federal law. (The New York Times knows about this but refuses to report it). Teddy Roosevelt and Wall Street created Panama for profit. Gandhi wasn’t so wonderful, after all. These are just some of the revelations in the third of our all-star anthologies. Following up on bestsellers You Are Being Lied To and Everything You Know Is Wrong, editor Russ Kick has again assembled a line-up of leading investigative journalists, academics, activists, commentators, and independent researchers, covering CIA assassinations, the anthrax attacks, fluoride, TWA 800, Abraham Lincoln, child protective services, the tobacco industry, forgotten uprisings, the government's missing trillions, even more revelations about 9/11 and much more. Contributors include Gary Webb, Greg Palast, Noreena Hertz, Howard Zinn, Douglas Valentine, Jim Hougan, Kristina Borjesson, Arianna Huffington and many more well-known writers—some of whom you’ll be extremely surprised to see in these pages!

Author : J. C. Sum
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1540374769

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Corporate Illusions Made Easy by J. C. Sum Pdf

From the author of the best-selling, "Urban Illusions" and "Pack Flat Illusions for Kids & Family Shows" comes another specialty illusion book written specifically for the working Corporate Magician - "Corporate Illusions Made Easy"! J C Sum, one of Asia's top professional illusionists and illusion designers, shares ten original illusions that have been custom-designed for product launches, media events, tradeshows, conferences and road shows across Asia Pacific & Europe over the last 20 years. From making corporate executives appear, producing new products, launching corporate logos and staging motivational stunts, the illusions in the book are simple to build, effective in design and practical to stage in non-traditional performance environments. All illusions are professional level effects and take into account realistic budgets, size, logistics, venue and staging constraints typical of corporate events. Best of all, no prior illusion knowledge is necessary to understand, build and execute the illusions. New illusionists will be introduced to known as well as original illusion methods and ideas that they can execute with confidence. Experienced illusionists will find original practical solutions for common requests from corporate clients that they can use immediately. In the first illusion book of its kind, it also includes an extensive discussion on presenting illusions for corporate events, the role of the "Corporate Illusionist," how to go about building the illusions in the book as well as incorporating corporate messaging into the illusions. If you book a launch, conference, awards dinner or tradeshow with just one idea from this book, you will recoup your investment in the book many times over with a single engagement. Contents include: Examining Illusions for Corporate Events - The Role of the Corporate Magician/ Illusionist Different Types of Corporate Events & Venues How to Build the Illusions in this Book The Arrival: A Self-Contained Surrounded VIP Appearance Showcase: An Elegant Production of a Product in a Clear Display Case Rising Identity: A Unique Way to Introduce a new Corporate Identity or Logo Corporate Restraint: A Motivational Escape Illusion Performed by a CEO Global Crossing: The Teleportation of a CEO Executive Travel: A Magical Transformation of Corporate Executives The Sword Box: Metaphor Incorporating Corporate Messaging with an Illusion Jeweled Revelation: A Big Effect for a Small Item Production The Conference: The Appearance of a Committee of People on Stage A Big Reveal: The Magical Production of a Large Inanimate Product "Corporate Illusions Made Easy" features detailed illusion construction plans, full illusion presentations and corporate messaging & customization.

Author : Naila Moloo
Publisher : Vanguard Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-25
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1784659444

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Chronicles of Illusions: The Blue Wild by Naila Moloo Pdf

Ora and Anya are two normal girls. They've always been normal. Until... Anya is desperate. Her brother, Dax, lies unconscious in a darkened room, a spell cast upon him. What can she do? Ora is miserable. She has to get away from the orphanage - by any means she can find. When they are brought together and discover a secret library, they learn that they may have the capability to bring Dax back from the brink. If they can only get into the Ash Chronicles and retrieve the three artefacts they need to save him, there may be hope. If they spend too long within the books, though, they risk transforming into characters, where the thin line of imagination and the real world merge forever. They must figure out what is right from wrong - and if they don't? Society will come crashing down. Anya and Ora must travel through unknown realms without falling into the trance of fantastical false tales. They will be separated, love will be tested, and death will take its toll.

Author : Neil Bissoondath
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Minorities
ISBN : OCLC:1012105647

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Selling Illusions by Neil Bissoondath Pdf

Author : Neil Bissoondath
Publisher : New Canadian Library
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781551993720

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Digging Up the Mountains by Neil Bissoondath Pdf

This dazzling collection of short stories, originally published in 1985, marks the brilliant debut of Neil Bissoondath, a major voice in Canadian fiction. Focusing on contemporary themes of cultural dislocation, revolution, and the shifting politics of the Third World, the stories resonate with Bissoondath’s compassion for people threatened by circumstances beyond their control.

Author : Tom Savini
Publisher : Imagine (PA)
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Film makeup
ISBN : UCSC:32106009529527

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Grande Illusions by Tom Savini Pdf