The Impostor

Author : Javier Cercas
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780525434238

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MAN BOOKER PRIZE NOMINEE • From the acclaimed author of Outlaws • For decades, Enric Marco was revered as a veteran of the Spanish Civil War, a crusader for justice, and a Holocaust survivor. But in May 2005, at the height of his renown, he was exposed as a fraud. Marco was never in a Nazi concentration camp. And perhaps the rest of his past was fabricated, too, a combination of his delusions of grandeur and his compulsive lying. In this hypnotic narrative, which combines fiction and nonfiction, detective story and war story, biography and autobiography, Javier Cercas sets out to unravel Marco’s enigma. With both profound compassion and lacerating honesty, Cercas probes one man’s gigantic lie to explore the deepest, most flawed parts of our humanity.

Author : Damon Galgut
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781555849177

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An “unsettling and engaging” novel about contemporary South Africa, from the Man Booker Prize–winning author of The Promise (The Telegraph). Adam Napier leaves Johannesburg looking for a fresh start. Jobless and directionless, but with a head full of literary ambitions, he moves into his brother’s dilapidated house on the edge of a backwater town. One day he encounters Canning, a man who claims Adam saved his life in their school days. Adam does not remember him at all. But he plays along and, for a time, enjoys all that Canning has: a vast fortune and game preserve inherited from his father, and a beautiful, mysterious younger wife to whom Adam is compulsively, dangerously drawn. “An antipastoral, post-apartheid noir” (Publishers Weekly) by “a worthy heir to Gordimer and Coetzee”, The Imposter evokes a glittering world of the moneyed old guard, newly empowered black Africans, and the betrayal and obsessions hiding in the shadows of the new South African dream (The Guardian, UK).

Author : Celeste Bradley
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0312946015

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It isn't easy moving about Society dressed like a dandy-especially when one is a ruthless spy. But that's precisely the latest mission for Liar's Club agent Dalton Montmorecy. Dalton is posing as Sir Thorogood, the elusive cartoonist whose scathing political caricatures have all of London abuzz. The true identity of Sir Thorogood is a mystery, and Dalton hopes that impersonating him will flush out the real menace before his cartoons do further damage to the Crown. Now, if Dalton could only find a way to get the irksome, yet oddly appealing widow, Clara Simpson, off his trail... When Clara meets Sir Thorogood at a ball, she's certain he is an impostor-because she's the true Sir Thorogood. Secretly penning the cartoons under the frothy nom de plume, Clara hopes to save enough money so that she can leave her in-laws and find a new residence. Now she is determined to reveal an imposter's identity-and that means doing some undercover work herself. But pretending to be someone you're not has a funny way of making a woman do things she wouldn't ordinarily dream of-even if it drives her straight into the arms of her devilishly handsome adversary!

Author : Sarah Fine
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481441926

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The Impostor Queen by Sarah Fine Pdf

The elders chose Elli to be queen, but they chose wrong in this beautifully crafted novel that “fans of Rae Carson’s books and Victoria Areyard’s Red Queen will find much to love in” (VOYA). Sixteen-year-old Elli was a small child when the Elders of Kupari chose her to succeed the Valtia, the queen who wields infinitely powerful ice and fire magic. Since then, Elli has lived in the temple, surrounded by luxury and tutored by priests, as she prepares for the day when the Valtia perishes and the magic finds a new home in her. Elli is destined to be the most powerful Valtia to ever rule. But when the queen dies defending the kingdom from invading warriors, the magic doesn’t enter Elli. It’s nowhere to be found. Disgraced, Elli flees to the outlands, the home of banished criminals—some who would love to see the temple burn with all its priests inside. As she finds her footing in this new world, Elli uncovers devastating new information about the Kupari magic, those who wield it, and the prophecy that foretold her destiny. Torn between the love she has for her people and her growing loyalty to the banished, Elli struggles to understand the true role she was meant to play. But as war looms, she must align with the right side—before the kingdom and its magic are completely destroyed.

Author : Jade Lindgaard,Xavier De La Porte
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781844678402

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The Impostor by Jade Lindgaard,Xavier De La Porte Pdf

How do we explain what Perry Anderson calls “the bizarre prominence of Bernard-Henri Lévy,” easily the best-known “thinker” under sixty in France? “It would,” he continues, “be difficult to imagine a more extraordinary reversal of national standards of taste and intelligence than the attention accorded this crass booby in France’s public sphere, despite innumerable demonstrations of his inability to get a fact or an idea straight. Could such a grotesque flourish in any other major Western culture today?” This book, based on a careful investigation comparing BHL’s words with his deeds, seeks to explore the remarkable persistence of this celebrity pseudo-philosopher since he burst onto the scene in 1977. Delving into his networks in the spheres of politics, the media and big business, Lindgaard and de la Porte reveal what the success of this three-decade long imposture tells us about the degeneration of contemporary French intellectual and cultural life.

Author : Susanne Winnacker
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781444916195

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Tessa is a Variant, able to absorb the DNA of anyone she touches and mimic their appearance. Shunned by her family, she's spent the last two years with the Forces with Extraordinary Abilities, a secret branch of the FBI. There she trains with other Variants, such as long-term crush Alec, who each have their own extraordinary ability. When a serial killer rocks a small town in Oregon, Tessa is given a mission: she must impersonate Madison, a local teen, to find the killer before he strikes again. Tessa hates everything about being an impostor - the stress, the danger, the deceit - but loves playing the role of a normal girl. As Madison, she finds friends, romance, and the kind of loving family she'd do anything to keep. Amid action, suspense, and a ticking clock, this super-human comes to a very human conclusion: even a girl who can look like anyone struggles the most with being herself. 'Fun and suspenseful.' Marissa Meyer, New York Times bestselling author of CINDER 'An unpredictable page-turner ... reminiscent of a Stephen King novel.' VOYA

Author : Bruce R. Bartlett
Publisher : Doubleday Books
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Conservatism
ISBN : 9780385518277

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"In this book, Bartlett attacks the Bush Administration's economic performance root and branch, from the "stovepiping" of its policy process to the coercive tactics used to ram its policies through Congress, to the effects of the policies themselves. He is especially hard on Bush s enormous new Medicare entitlement and predicts that within a few years, Bush's tax cuts and unrestricted spending will produce an economic crisis that will require a major tax increase, probably in the form of a European-style VAT."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Susanne Winnacker
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-28
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781101594438

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Tessa is a Variant, able to absorb the DNA of anyone she touches and mimic their appearance. Shunned by her family, she's spent the last two years training with the Forces with Extraordinary Abilities, a secret branch of the FBI. When a serial killer rocks a small town in Oregon, Tessa is given a mission: she must impersonate Madison, a local teen, to find the killer before he strikes again. Tessa hates everything about being an impostor—he stress, the danger, the deceit—but loves playing the role of a normal girl. Disguised as Madison, she finds friends, romance, and the kind of loving family she'd do anything to keep. Amid action, suspense, and a ticking clock, this superhuman arrives at a very human conclusion: even a girl who can look like anyone struggles the most with being herself.

Author : Enda M. Larkin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000359749

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The Impostor Leaders by Enda M. Larkin Pdf

Taking a novel approach to the subject of leadership, this book uses its dark side as a vehicle to highlight some important leadership lessons, helping all managers to reflect on their own performance. The Impostor Leaders clarifies what is meant by genuine leadership, focusing on the fact that leading and managing go hand in hand. Based on this ability to consistently combine the leadership and management roles, this book describes in detail and practical terms, using real-world examples, the range of good and bad leader-types seen in organizations today. The Leadership Wheel is also introduced as a conceptual framework to isolate eight types of leaders across four categories. Appealing to leaders and managers across industry sectors, this book’s substantial analysis of bad leadership gives readers a tangible framework against which to consider their own capabilities.

Author : Dr Jessamy Hibberd
Publisher : Aster
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-06-13
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781783253326

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The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd Pdf

DR JESSAMY HIBBERD'S NEW BOOK AVAILABLE NOW - HOW TO OVERCOME TRAUMA AND FIND YOURSELF AGAIN You've definitely heard of it, you've almost certainly felt it and it's actively stopping you from being your best self. In a new book on imposter syndrome Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides a definitive guide to understanding and tackling the psychological mind trap. - The Sunday Times Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which people believe they are not worthy of success. They convince themselves that they have done well due to luck and are terrified their shortcomings will eventually be exposed, making it impossible to enjoy their accomplishments. The Imposter Cure explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secrets fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women. Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do. Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements. "I still have a little imposter syndrome, it never goes away, that you're actually listening to me... I share that with you because we all have doubts in our abilities, about our power and what that power is." Michelle Obama "There are still days when I wake up feeling like a fraud, not sure I should be where I am." Sheryl Sandberg "When I receive recognition for my acting, I feel incredibly uncomfortable. I tend to turn in on myself. I feel like an imposter." Emma Watson

Author : Portia Mount,Susan Tardanico
Publisher : Center for Creative Leadership
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781604916638

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Beating the Impostor Syndrome by Portia Mount,Susan Tardanico Pdf

The Impostor Syndrome is a well-researched, well-documented phenomenon that occurs when successful and intelligent professionals feel they do not deserve their accomplishments and that they have faked their way to success. This syndrome can cause negative stress, fear, anxiety, loss of confidence, and can eventually lead to derailment. However, by overcoming inaccurate beliefs about yourself and your abilities, you can overcome the Impostor Syndrome and enjoy a more fulfilling career.

Author : Prosper Mérimée
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1853
Category : Russia
ISBN : BL:A0026375138

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Demetrius the Impostor by Prosper Mérimée Pdf

Author : Louise J. Kaplan
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0520065654

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The Family Romance of the Impostor-poet Thomas Chatterton by Louise J. Kaplan Pdf

00 The enigma of Thomas Chatterton is investigated by Louise J. Kaplan, who untangles the counterfeiter from the artist, the troubled adolescent from the visionary poet, as she recreates the short life of a fatherless boy who found an authentic voice only in the realm of his imaginings. The enigma of Thomas Chatterton is investigated by Louise J. Kaplan, who untangles the counterfeiter from the artist, the troubled adolescent from the visionary poet, as she recreates the short life of a fatherless boy who found an authentic voice only in the realm of his imaginings.

Author : Molière
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0573617465

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Molière's Tartuffe, Or, The Impostor by Molière Pdf

Tartuffe, a pious hypocrite, insinuates himself into the household of Orgon, a gullible but wealthy Parisian. Many attempts by Orgon's wife, Elmire, and other family members to show the truth about Tartuffe are frustrated, while Orgon nearly loses his wealth, his daughter, and his honor to the treachery of Tartuffe.

Author : William North
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1072 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1845
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590726494

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The impostor; or, Born without a conscience, by the author of 'Anti-Coningsby'. by William North Pdf