Author: James Randi
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312130664
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Six hundred and sixty-six entries, along with hundreds of illustrations, on such topics as the Abominable Snowman, astrologer Jeane Dixon, and the monster of Loch Ness expose the cranks, charlatans, and myths of past and present.
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
Author: James Randi
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312130664
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Six hundred and sixty-six entries, along with hundreds of illustrations, on such topics as the Abominable Snowman, astrologer Jeane Dixon, and the monster of Loch Ness expose the cranks, charlatans, and myths of past and present.
Publisher: St Martins Press
ISBN: 9780312130664
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
Six hundred and sixty-six entries, along with hundreds of illustrations, on such topics as the Abominable Snowman, astrologer Jeane Dixon, and the monster of Loch Ness expose the cranks, charlatans, and myths of past and present.
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
Author: James Randi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impostors and imposture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impostors and imposture
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Faith Healers
Author: James Randi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Exposes the pretension and fraud that surrounds the faith healer business, revealing how alleged faith healers prey on the insecurities and vulnerabilities of the people they preach to.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Exposes the pretension and fraud that surrounds the faith healer business, revealing how alleged faith healers prey on the insecurities and vulnerabilities of the people they preach to.
Hoax
Author: Edward Steers (Jr.)
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813141591
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Investigates six of history's biggest frauds, looking at how the hoaxes were carried out and what continued belief in them reveals about society's understanding of history.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813141591
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Investigates six of history's biggest frauds, looking at how the hoaxes were carried out and what continued belief in them reveals about society's understanding of history.
The Truth about Uri Geller
Author: James Randi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780879751999
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
There is more to Uri Geller than his countless "miracles" - and James (The Amazing) Randi tells all in this fascinating examination of the Geller myth. - What really makes Geller run? - Why have scientists reported on all Geller's "successful" psychic tests and ignored his many failures? - Why will Uri perform almost anywhere, anytime, except in front of professional magicians? - Can Geller actually bend spoons, keys and nails with his "psychic" powers? - Why do people around the world continue to believe Geller has magic powers, when his tricks have been exposed many times? In an eye-opening expos�, Randi provides a devastating blow to Geller and the pseudoscience of parapsychology.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780879751999
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
There is more to Uri Geller than his countless "miracles" - and James (The Amazing) Randi tells all in this fascinating examination of the Geller myth. - What really makes Geller run? - Why have scientists reported on all Geller's "successful" psychic tests and ignored his many failures? - Why will Uri perform almost anywhere, anytime, except in front of professional magicians? - Can Geller actually bend spoons, keys and nails with his "psychic" powers? - Why do people around the world continue to believe Geller has magic powers, when his tricks have been exposed many times? In an eye-opening expos�, Randi provides a devastating blow to Geller and the pseudoscience of parapsychology.
Psychic Blues
Author: Mark Edward
Publisher: Feral House
ISBN: 1936239280
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
With dark humor Magic Castle alumnus explores the business of psychics.
Publisher: Feral House
ISBN: 1936239280
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
With dark humor Magic Castle alumnus explores the business of psychics.
A Treasury of Deception
Author: Michael Farquhar
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143035442
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
We may say that honesty is the best policy, but history—to say nothing of business, politics, and the media—suggests otherwise. In this infinitely citable book, the author of two bestselling treasuries of scandal recounts some of the greatest deceptions of all time. With what forged document did the Vatican lay claim to much of Europe? Who wrote Hitler’s diaries? Why do millions still believe the vague doggerel that Nostradamus passed off as prophecy? Organizing his material by theme (con artists, the press, military trickery, scientific fraud, imposters, great escapes, and more), Michael Farquhar takes in everything from the hoodwinking of Hitler to Vincent “the Chin” Gigante’s thirty-year crazy act. A Treasury of Deception is a zestful, gossipy exposé—and celebration—of mendacity. A Treasury of Deception also includes: Ten tricksters from scripture Ten great liars in literature Ten egregious examples of modern American doublespeak Ten classic deceptions from Greek mythology
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780143035442
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
We may say that honesty is the best policy, but history—to say nothing of business, politics, and the media—suggests otherwise. In this infinitely citable book, the author of two bestselling treasuries of scandal recounts some of the greatest deceptions of all time. With what forged document did the Vatican lay claim to much of Europe? Who wrote Hitler’s diaries? Why do millions still believe the vague doggerel that Nostradamus passed off as prophecy? Organizing his material by theme (con artists, the press, military trickery, scientific fraud, imposters, great escapes, and more), Michael Farquhar takes in everything from the hoodwinking of Hitler to Vincent “the Chin” Gigante’s thirty-year crazy act. A Treasury of Deception is a zestful, gossipy exposé—and celebration—of mendacity. A Treasury of Deception also includes: Ten tricksters from scripture Ten great liars in literature Ten egregious examples of modern American doublespeak Ten classic deceptions from Greek mythology
An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural
Author: James Randi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impostors and imposture
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An encyclopedia of the occult and supernatural, covering such topics as astrology, the Bermuda Triangle, crystal power, the Shaman, and tarot cards.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Impostors and imposture
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
An encyclopedia of the occult and supernatural, covering such topics as astrology, the Bermuda Triangle, crystal power, the Shaman, and tarot cards.
The Encyclopedia of Misinformation
Author: Rex Sorgatz
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683352343
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
“In an era of ‘alternative facts,’ Rex Sorgatz’s The Encyclopedia of Misinformation helps put things in perspective.” —Fast Company This compendium of misinformation, deception, and self-delusion throughout history examines fakery in the context of science and advertising, humor and law, sports and video games, and beyond. Entries span eclectic topics: Artificial Intelligence, Auto-Tune, Chilean Sea Bass, Clickbait, Cognitive Dissonance, Cryptids, False Flag Operations, Gaslighting, Gerrymandering, Kayfabe, Laugh Tracks, Milli Vanilli, P.T. Barnum, Photoshopping, Potemkin Villages, Ponzi Schemes, Rachel Dolezal, Strategery, Truthiness, and the Uncanny Valley. From A to Z, this is the definitive guide to how we are tricked, and how we trick ourselves. “Occasional salty language and pop-culture references make this compendium of 300 short entries a delightful mix of high- and lowbrow.” —Booklist
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1683352343
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
“In an era of ‘alternative facts,’ Rex Sorgatz’s The Encyclopedia of Misinformation helps put things in perspective.” —Fast Company This compendium of misinformation, deception, and self-delusion throughout history examines fakery in the context of science and advertising, humor and law, sports and video games, and beyond. Entries span eclectic topics: Artificial Intelligence, Auto-Tune, Chilean Sea Bass, Clickbait, Cognitive Dissonance, Cryptids, False Flag Operations, Gaslighting, Gerrymandering, Kayfabe, Laugh Tracks, Milli Vanilli, P.T. Barnum, Photoshopping, Potemkin Villages, Ponzi Schemes, Rachel Dolezal, Strategery, Truthiness, and the Uncanny Valley. From A to Z, this is the definitive guide to how we are tricked, and how we trick ourselves. “Occasional salty language and pop-culture references make this compendium of 300 short entries a delightful mix of high- and lowbrow.” —Booklist
The Affirmative Action Hoax
Author: Steven Farron
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Debates surrounding Affirmative Action, the public policies and initiatives designed to help eliminate past and present discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, have raged for years. In his book, Professor Farron examines the history of affirmative action and exposes the fraudulent nature of its justification. The Affirmative Action Hoax centers on universities where academic achievement can be clearly compared and where affirmative action generates intense controversy. The Affirmative Action Hoax offers an uninhibited examination of the practice and exposes the damage it causes to society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Debates surrounding Affirmative Action, the public policies and initiatives designed to help eliminate past and present discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin, have raged for years. In his book, Professor Farron examines the history of affirmative action and exposes the fraudulent nature of its justification. The Affirmative Action Hoax centers on universities where academic achievement can be clearly compared and where affirmative action generates intense controversy. The Affirmative Action Hoax offers an uninhibited examination of the practice and exposes the damage it causes to society.