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Fascination with conspiracies is massive right now, especially
since the rise of Donald Trump, who is both the subject of many
conspiracy theories and also the purveyor of them. New theories
appear on social media on a near-daily basis, and with continual
claims and counter-claims about fake news, it's hard to know what
to believe. To help clear up the confusion, here is a new edition
of the most balanced and informed book on the topic, now updated
with all the latest events, including pro- and anti-Trump theories,
Edward Snowden's mass-surveillance claims, post-truth issues, and
much more. In this outstanding guide to conspiracies, researcher
Andy Thomas looks at all the major theories, from the Roman Empire
to the present day, exploring the social and psychological factors
that have prompted them to spread. The accounts are stripped of
unfounded opinion and presented factually, dramatically
highlighting the core issues. Are we really under everyday
mass-surveillance, as Edward Snowden claims? Is the rise of Donald
Trump and global populism a genuine movement of the people or a
manipulated social control experiment? Is there a secret governing
elite ruling from the shadows, using fear and economic manipulation
to create a network of global superstates? Could the attacks of
9/11 have been engineered by agencies within the USA itself? Andy
Thomas invites you to read accounts and analyses of these and many
other issues, to consider the facts and decide for yourself.
An independent analysis of the events of September 11, 2001, that
includes historical and geo-political background and examines the
motivation of the people who played key roles in the destruction of
the evidence and the obstruction of justice for the families of the
victims.
The "Canadian Oxford Dictionary" defines hoax as a "humorous or
malicious deception," and hex as "a magic spell." In "Hoaxes and
Hexes," Barbara Smith explores these intriguing reflections of
human nature, showing our curious desire to believe in the
impossible and explain the inexplicable. Here are tales of
swindlers, charlatans and imposters, among them the flamboyant
19th-century financier known as Lord Gordon-Gordon; David Walsh,
author of the horrendous Bre-X gold-mine hoax of the 1990s; and the
eccentric Josef Papp, who claimed to have crossed the Atlantic in a
homemade submarine. The persistent power of hexes is recorded in
stories of cursed places-including a strange haunting in the
Cypress Hills and a deadly Lake Superior lighthouse-and weird
coincidences, such as the legendary Hollywood hex on Oscar-winning
actresses. Whether you believe in the power of hoaxes or hexes,
these bizarre stories show them to be a fascinating part of our
history.
Enter a hidden world of mysteries, scandals, secrets, and lies
Perhaps it is human nature to believe there is more to the world
than meets the eye - that the greatest secrets and truths are
hidden from us. Whatever the reason, conspiracy theories are a
global phenomenon. Conspiracies Uncovered delves into some of the
most pervasive theories, from the "The assassination of John F.
Kennedy" to the moon landings, showcasing the evidence for and
against each one, revealing the surprising truths behind some and
the bizarre inspirations for others.
Machiavelli is one of the most famous strategists of all time. In
this collection he discusses the dangers of conspiracies, and the
component parts of an army, vital for gaining and holding power in
his day. He also gives advice on tactics and discipline, and
explains why promises made under force ought not to be kept. GREAT
IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They
have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They
have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have
enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched
lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the
great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas
shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Challenges the scientific theories on the establishment of
civilization and technology
- Contains 42 essays by 17 key thinkers in the fields of
alternative science and history, including Christopher Dunn, Frank
Joseph, Will Hart, Rand Flem-Ath, and Moira Timms
- Edited by "Atlantis Rising" publisher, J. Douglas Kenyon
In "Forbidden History" writer and editor J. Douglas Kenyon has
chosen 42 essays that have appeared in the bimonthly journal
"Atlantis Rising" to provide readers with an overview of the core
positions of key thinkers in the field of ancient mysteries and
alternative history. The 17 contributors include among others, Rand
Flem-Ath, Frank Joseph, Christopher Dunn, and Will Hart, all of
whom challenge the scientific establishment to reexamine its
underlying premises in understanding ancient civilizations and open
up to the possibility of meaningful debate around alternative
theories of humanity's true past.
Each of the essays builds upon the work of the other contributors.
Kenyon has carefully crafted his vision and selected writings in
six areas: Darwinism Under Fire, Earth Changes--Sudden or Gradual,
Civilization's Greater Antiquity, Ancestors from Space, Ancient
High Tech, and The Search for Lost Origins. He explores the most
current ideas in the Atlantis debate, the origins of the Pyramids,
and many other controversial themes.
The book serves as an excellent introduction to hitherto suppressed
and alternative accounts of history as contributors raise questions
about the origins of civilization and humanity, catastrophism, and
ancient technology. The collection also includes several articles
that introduce, compare, contrast, and complement the theories of
other notable authors in these fields, such as Zecharia Sitchin,
Paul LaViolette, John Michell, and John Anthony West.
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"Final Warning" is the definitive resource on the nature and
origins of the movement towards a one-world government. A wealth of
in-depth research explains the roles of the major arms of the
conspiracy today, such as the Federal Reserve, the Committee on
Foreign Relations (CFR), the Trilateral Commission and the
Bilderbergers. The history of the New World Order is traced, from
the Illuminati and the fomenting of the French Revolution, to the
1913 takeover of the US government by the bankers, the world wars,
the rise of communism and the United Nations.
This is not a book of facts; it’s a book of ‘facts’. Should you finish it believing we became the planet’s dominant species because predators found us too smelly to eat; or that the living bloodline of Christ is a family of Japanese garlic farmers – well, that’s on you.
Why are we here? Do ghosts exist? Did life on Earth begin after a badly tidied-up picnic? Was it just an iceberg that sank the Titanic? Are authors stealing their plotlines from the future? Will we ever talk to animals? And why, when you’re in the shower, does the shower curtain always billow in towards you?
We don’t know the answers to any of these questions. But don’t worry, no matter what questions you have, you can bet on the fact that there is someone (or something) out there, investigating it on your behalf. From the sports stars who use cosmic energy to office plants investigating murders, The Theory of Everything Else will act as a handbook for those who want to think differently.
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