Download or read book Don t Get Duped written by Larry M. Forness and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the health and fitness industry truth is a scarce commodity, charges Dr. Larry M. Forness. American consumers, exposed to a daily barrage of hype and misinformation about all the products and services that claim to make them healthier and more attractive, annually spend forty billion dollars needlessly on a cornucopia of vitamins, minerals, herbal supplements, ergogenic aids, fitness equipment, and alternative healthcare treatments. In this "survival manual," Forness's goal is to teach consumers the critical tools to make them more knowledgeable about these questionable items. The topics covered include the real meaning of ôscientifically proven," methods for quantitatively analyzing such claims as "more energy" and "improved strength," alternative healthcare treatments vs. hard science, fad diets, aging remedies, abuse of the labels "certified" and "licensed," plus an extremely useful glossary explaining commonly used marketing terms. To reinforce his message, Forness has originated the "Bozo du Jour Award," bestowed on various individuals, groups, or companies that have created or participated in misleading advertising, or have done something that could harm consumers. Before you begin yet another weight loss or fitness program or buy the next healthcare product, you owe it to yourself to read what Dr. Forness has to say.

Download or read book Annals of Gullibility written by Stephen Greenspan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-12-30 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to provide a comprehensive look at the problem of gullibility, this groundbreaking work covers how and why we are fooled in areas that range from religion, politics, science, and medicine, to personal finance and relationships. First laying the groundwork by showing gullibility at play in the writings of historic authors we all know, developmental psychologist Stephen Greenspan follows with chapters that describe social duping across the gamut of human conduct. From people who pour bucks into investment scams, to those who follow the faith of scientologists, believe in fortunetellers, or champion unfounded medicine akin to snake oil, we all know someone who has been duped. A lot of us have been duped ourselves, out of naive trust. It's not a matter of low intelligence that moves us to, without evidence, believe the words of politicians, salesmen, academics, lawyers, military figures, or cult leaders, among others. Greenspan shows us the four broad reasons we become drawn into gullible behavior, and he presents ways people can become less gullible. Greenspan takes us into the vast realm of gullibility from the fictional Pied Piper to the historical Trojan Horse, then through modern-day military maneuvers, political untruths, police and criminal justice scams, and financial and love lies. While there have been earlier books focused on liars and manipulators of all sorts, this is the first to focus on the gullible who are their victims, and how the gullible can become less likely to be taken again.

Download or read book Duped written by Abby Ellin and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abby Ellin was shocked to learn that her fiancéas leading a secret life. But as she soon discovered, the world is full of people who aren't what they seem. From Abby Ellin's first date with the Commander, she was caught up in a whirlwind. Within six months he'd proposed, and they'd moved in together. But soon, his exotic stories of international espionage began to unravel. Finally, it all became clear: he was lying about who he was. After leaving him and sharing her story, she was floored to find out that her experience was far from unique. People everywhere, many of them otherwise sharp-witted and self-aware, are being deceived by their loved ones every day. In Duped, Abby Ellin studies the art and science of lying, talks to people who've had their worlds upended by duplicitous partners, and writes with great openness about her own mistakes. These remarkable stories reveal how often we encounter people whose lives beneath the surface are more improbable than we ever imagined.

Download or read book Duped written by Ph. D Kassin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-06-15 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do people confess to crimes they did not commit? And, surely, those cases must be rare? In fact, it happens all the time—in police stations, workplaces, public schools, and the military. Psychologist Saul Kassin, the world’s leading expert on false confessions, explains how interrogators trick innocent people into confessing, and then how the criminal justice system deludes us into believing these confessions. Duped reveals how innocent men, women, and children, intensely stressed and befuddled by lawful weapons of psychological interrogation, are induced into confession, no matter how horrific the crime. By featuring riveting case studies, highly original research, work by the Innocence Project, and quotes from real-life exonerees, Kassin tells the story of how false confessions happen, and how they corrupt forensics, witnesses, and other evidence, force guilty pleas, and follow defendants for their entire lives— even after they are exonerated by DNA. Starting in the 1980’s, Dr. Kassin pioneered the scientific study of interrogations and confessions. Since then, he has been on the forefront of research and advocacy for those wrongfully convicted by police-induced false confessions. Examining famous cases like the Central Park jogger case and Amanda Knox case, as well as stories of ordinary innocent people trapped into confession, Dr. Kassin exposes just how widespread this problem is. Concluding with actionable solutions and proposals for legislative reform, Duped shows why the stigma of confession persists and how we can reform the criminal justice system to make it stop.

Download or read book Don t Get Duped written by James Foster and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Don't Get Duped: A Consumer's Guide to Avoiding Scams', you will discover the most prevalent types of scams in today's digital age and learn valuable insights on how to protect yourself from falling victim. This comprehensive guide offers an in-depth understanding of various fraud methods, including online dating scams, online shopping scams, investment scams, and more. By examining the techniques used by scammers and providing practical tips on recognizing and avoiding scams, this book empowers consumers to make informed decisions and safeguard their personal and financial well-being. With real-life interviews from fraud victims, advice on reporting scams, and updates on emerging scam trends, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to navigate the digital world safely.

Download or read book Duped written by Timothy R. Levine and published by University Alabama Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scrupulous account that overturns many commonplace notions about how we can best detect lies and falsehoods From the advent of fake news to climate-science denial and Bernie Madoff's appeal to investors, people can be astonishingly gullible. Some people appear authentic and sincere even when the facts discredit them, and many people fall victim to conspiracy theories and economic scams that should be dismissed as obviously ludicrous. This happens because of a near-universal human tendency to operate within a mindset that can be characterized as a "truth-default." We uncritically accept most of the messages we receive as "honest." We all are perceptually blind to deception. We are hardwired to be duped. The question is, can anything be done to militate against our vulnerability to deception without further eroding the trust in people and social institutions that we so desperately need in civil society? Timothy R. Levine's Duped: Truth-Default Theory and the Social Science of Lying and Deception recounts a decades-long program of empirical research that culminates in a new theory of deception--truth-default theory. This theory holds that the content of incoming communication is typically and uncritically accepted as true, and most of the time, this is good. Truth-default allows humans to function socially. Further, because most deception is enacted by a few prolific liars, the so called "truth-bias" is not really a bias after all. Passive belief makes us right most of the time, but the catch is that it also makes us vulnerable to occasional deceit. Levine's research on lie detection and truth-bias has produced many provocative new findings over the years. He has uncovered what makes some people more believable than others and has discovered several ways to improve lie-detection accuracy. In Duped, Levine details where these ideas came from, how they were tested, and how the findings combine to produce a coherent new understanding of human deception and deception detection.

Download or read book Echoes from Our Heavenly God written by Mikinson Henry and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-11-24 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about meditating, devoting and spending time with God, in order to find peace, love strength and protection. It can help you to live in harmony and love with each other. It can also help strengthen your spiritual growth and help carry the image of our heavenly God around you. This book will also help you to find safety in our God, our Lord. All you need to do is spend time with our Lord and you will see God’s grace, goodness and His love flowing over you. This prayer book can also help you strengthen your relationship with God, and carry the image of God wherever you go. As long as your heart is willing, God will fulfill you with abundant joys.

Download or read book Unseen Warfare written by Hakeem Collins and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your everyday guide to discerning and destroying the works of the devil Few Christians are aware of just how many day-to-day struggles are actually the work of demonic powers, bent on keeping them from their divine destiny. Jesus has given you all that you need for victory, but to walk in the fullness of your spiritual authority, you must learn to discern, disarm, and destroy the works of the devil. In this manual for spiritual warfare, seer, prophet, and bestselling author, Hakeem Collins goes beyond basic teaching to offer revelatory training and unique spiritual insight on overcoming the powers of darkness in your daily life. This powerful book will help you Gain a deeper understanding of spiritual warfare and its impact on your daily life. Discover the rules of engagement for the spiritual battles you face every day. Grow in the spiritual gift of discernment, to detect places in your life where the enemy is at work. Achieve victory on the battlefield of the mind. Learn about generational curses in the Bible and gain practical insight on breaking family curses. Break free from ungodly soul ties and harmful patterns from your past. Incorporating prophetic impartation, powerful prayers, and activations, this resource will empower you to stop wrestling with the devil, and start demolishing his works in your life

Download or read book Lonely Planet Brazil written by Lonely Planet and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 1362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet’s Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Party at Carnaval in Rio, come face to face with monkeys and other creatures in the Amazon, and snorkel the natural aquariums of Bonito – all with your trusted travel companion.

Download or read book Putin s Assassin written by Victor Malarek and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-06-26 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Tribune investigative reporter Matt Kozar is compelled to head to Ukraine, the homeland of his great-grandparents, after hearing an impassioned speech by high-ranking US senator William Bradford denouncing Vladimir Putin’s murderous invasion. On a trek to a front line, Kozar witnesses firsthand the shocking and unimaginable war crime atrocities committed by Russian soldiers. With his horrifying accounts splashed across the front page of the Tribune, the reporter returns to New York to be hit by news that the senator has been arrested and charged in the brutal murder of his intern. In this fast-paced political thriller, Kozar and his forensics expert girlfriend, Mei, get caught up in a seemingly impossible investigation of Senator Bradford’s wildly unbelievable claim that he was framed by the Kremlin. The reporter hits one dead end after another while locking horns with Bradford’s attorney and a Washington, DC, homicide captain. Putin’s Assassin is the second book in the Matt Kozar series and follows Wheat$haft by Victor Malarek.

Download or read book Lonely Planet Brazil written by Regis St Louis and published by Lonely Planet. This book was released on 2022-10 with total page 1215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lonely Planet’s Brazil is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at Iguacu Falls, take a jungle trip, and frolick in the waves at Ipanema Beach; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Brazil and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet’s Brazil Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Brazil’s best experiences and where to have them NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel Planning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kids Color maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Over 115 maps Covers Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais & Espírito Santo, Sao Paulo State, Parana, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasilia & Goias, Mato Grosso & Mato Grosso do Sul, Bahia, Sergipe & Alagoas, Pernambuco, Paraiba & Rio Grande do Norte, Ceara, Piaui & Maranhao, The Amazon The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s Brazil, our most comprehensive guide to Brazil, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Rio de Janeiro, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

Download or read book The Fear of Being Challenged written by Bryian K. Revoner and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are frustrated with politics as usual, then its time to consider joining the Realacrats. Bryian Revoner, a former rapper, songwriter, and producer, takes a blistering look at the current political system and explains what needs to change to bring social responsibility back to the forefront of American and world politics. Revoner proposes a new political party with a thorough and developed ideology, explaining how his theories would make the world stronger and better. Written in a tone that recalls the works of Richard Wright, Malcolm X and Amiri Baraka, he establishes a platform of ideas and suggestions that challenges everyone. Join him as he takes a firm and unwavering stand against genetic entitlement, shares strategies to overcome political gridlock, challenges severely slanted religious views, and proposes solutions to problems that harm everyone. Take on a system that sustains bigotry, corruption, and the abuse of power and join a growing movement. It's not too late to overcome The Fear of Being Challenged.

Download or read book Black Box Thinking written by Matthew Syed and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nobody wants to fail. But in highly complex organizations, success can happen only when we confront our mistakes, learn from our own version of a black box, and create a climate where it’s safe to fail. We all have to endure failure from time to time, whether it’s underperforming at a job interview, flunking an exam, or losing a pickup basketball game. But for people working in safety-critical industries, getting it wrong can have deadly consequences. Consider the shocking fact that preventable medical error is the third-biggest killer in the United States, causing more than 400,000 deaths every year. More people die from mistakes made by doctors and hospitals than from traffic accidents. And most of those mistakes are never made public, because of malpractice settlements with nondisclosure clauses. For a dramatically different approach to failure, look at aviation. Every passenger aircraft in the world is equipped with an almost indestructible black box. Whenever there’s any sort of mishap, major or minor, the box is opened, the data is analyzed, and experts figure out exactly what went wrong. Then the facts are published and procedures are changed, so that the same mistakes won’t happen again. By applying this method in recent decades, the industry has created an astonishingly good safety record. Few of us put lives at risk in our daily work as surgeons and pilots do, but we all have a strong interest in avoiding predictable and preventable errors. So why don’t we all embrace the aviation approach to failure rather than the health-care approach? As Matthew Syed shows in this eye-opening book, the answer is rooted in human psychology and organizational culture. Syed argues that the most important determinant of success in any field is an acknowledgment of failure and a willingness to engage with it. Yet most of us are stuck in a relationship with failure that impedes progress, halts innovation, and damages our careers and personal lives. We rarely acknowledge or learn from failure—even though we often claim the opposite. We think we have 20/20 hindsight, but our vision is usually fuzzy. Syed draws on a wide range of sources—from anthropology and psychology to history and complexity theory—to explore the subtle but predictable patterns of human error and our defensive responses to error. He also shares fascinating stories of individuals and organizations that have successfully embraced a black box approach to improvement, such as David Beckham, the Mercedes F1 team, and Dropbox.

Download or read book Raising an Executive written by True Tamplin and published by True Tamplin. This book was released on 2018-08-10 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raising An Executive is the ultimate kick-in-the-pants for prominent businessmen, politicians, and even pastors who should be spending more time with their sons. If the thought of your son getting addicted to drugs, porn, or video games, having a teen pregnancy, or simply not wanting to be anything like his dad makes you sick to your stomach, then this book is for you. This book will equip you with the tools and mindset you need in order to be both a successful businessman and father. Get ready for some sensitive issues and painful adjustments. Both being an executive and raising one is not easy, but it’s worth every sacrifice.

Download or read book Dupes written by Paul Kengor and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-06-27 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this startling, intensively researched book, bestselling historian Paul Kengor shines light on a deeply troubling aspect of American history: the prominent role of the "dupe." From the Bolshevik Revolution through the Cold War and right up to the present, many progressives have unwittingly aided some of America's most dangerous opponents. Based on never-before-published FBI files, Soviet archives, and other primary sources, Dupes exposes the legions of liberals who have furthered the objectives of America's adversaries. Kengor shows not only how such dupes contributed to history's most destructive ideology—Communism, which claimed at least 100 million lives—but also why they are so relevant to today's politics.

Download or read book Marriage Vows Under Fire Mega Series 1 written by Lanette Zavala and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Natalie and Joseph Reyes have everything any young interracial couple could desire - a loving marriage, children together, wealth, and enterprise. But the demands of a controlling mother-in-law and her husband's unaccounted hours spent in places unknown to Natalie threaten to drive a wedge between them. With dwindling trust in her beloved accompanied by mysterious symptoms within her body, Natalie agonizes as a single mother within her marriage. Relatives who witness Natalie's faith can only wish for her problems. An adulterous past and scandalous tendencies threaten to shatter the love between Shasta and Javier Reyes. Unknown to their family, a violent face-off occurs when Natalie's psychotic cousin, Emma Jean, torments the men who attempted to kidnap her. Cousin Tiphany Taylor hopes to marry the wealthy father of her children until reality forces her to make a heart-wrenching decision. Alicia Reyes goes on a manhunt for her meddling widowed mother and finds a homeless man to groom for the mission. The shattering worlds of the prominent Reyes and Taylor families blend as a distractive force against the couple, who married from each family. Surrounded by everyone elsea s drama, Natalie and Joseph rarely find time to strengthen what she sees as a starving marriage. Marriage Vows Under Fire Mega Series 1 is an extensive version of Wedding Vows Under Fire Launch Series.

Download or read book No Mopes Allowed written by David A. Oliver and published by Gray and Company, Publishers. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you like no-nonsense crime-busting, straight-shooting opinions, and offbeat humor, you’ll love this greatest-hits collection from surprise Internet sensation Chief David A. Oliver of the Brimfield Police Department . . . He’s been called “the coolest police chief in existence,” but David Oliver says he’s just doing his job—and still doesn’t understand how his small-town police department’s Facebook page attracted a worldwide audience. Readers from as far away as Australia, Ireland, and Hong Kong, and from every state in the U.S. “stop by” daily for a virtual cup of coffee with the chief. Whether he’s busting “mopes” (old-fashioned cop slang for criminal types), comforting a teen runaway, or promoting school safety, Oliver’s folksy and feisty style connects with readers. He tackles tough issues: The invasion of Meth and other drugs. Drunk driving. School shootings. He champions personal responsibility, and chastises politicians. “I have a low tolerance for nonsense,” Oliver says. This book collects the best of the chief’s politically incorrect essays, delightfully sarcastic letters to criminals, humorous crime reports, inspirational quotes, and more. Enter the colorful world of the Brimfield PD . . . Where you do NOT want to win a pair of “silver bracelets” and “a trip to the bed-and-breakfast” . . . Where drug mopes are pursued by a “Meth Whisperer” . . . Where dispatch calls might include an APB (“All-Pig Bulletin”) . . . And where kids caught bicycling safely are issued tickets—for free ice cream. If you’re not a mope, you’ll fit right in! David Oliver will donate all of his income from this book to the Chief Oliver Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that distributes funds to police department charitable programs and assists juvenile survivors of sexual assault.