136 Results for : debunk
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Scarface Al and the Crime Crusaders: Chicago's Private War Against Capone , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 380min
According to the Elliot Ness myth, which has been widely disseminated through books, television shows, and movies, Ness and the Untouchables defeated Al Capone by marshaling superior firepower. In Scarface Al and the Crime Crusaders, Dennis Hoffman presents a fresh new perspective on the downfall of Al Capone. To debunk the Eliot Ness myth, he shows how a handful of private citizens brought Capone to justice by outsmarting him rather than by outgunning him. Drawing on previously untapped sources, Hoffman dissects what he terms a "private war" against Capone. He traces the behind-the-scenes work of a few prominent Chicago businessmen from their successful lobbying of presidents Coolidge and Hoover on behalf of federal intervention to the trial, sentencing, and punishment of Al Capone. Hoffman also reconstructs in detail a number of privately sponsored citizen initiatives directed at stopping Capone. These private ventures included prosecuting the gangsters responsible for election crimes; establishing a crime lab to assist in gangbusting; underwriting the costs of the investigation of the Jake Lingle murder; stigmatizing Capone; and protecting the star witnesses for the prosecution in Al Capone's income tax evasion case.Hoffman suggests that as American society continues to be threatened by illegal drugs, gangs, and widespread violence, it is important to remember that the organized crime and political corruption of Prohibition-era Chicago were checked through the efforts of private citizens.The book is published by Southern Illinois University Press. Dennis E. Hoffman is an associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/007820/bk_acx0_007820_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Camp Legend , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 598min
Welcome to Camp Legend, where every kid is a true believer in legendary figures like Santa Claus, Cupid, the Easter Bunny, and even Bigfoot - well, almost everyone. Twelve-year-old Taj Tennyson didn’t ask to go to Camp Legend but here he is, the only nonbeliever in the whole camp. So how did a kid who made it his life’s mission to debunk magic even get invited to a camp where kids spend their entire summer learning to become legendary figures? By accident, really - well, maybe not exactly by accident. When Taj sets a trap to catch his parents pretending to be the Tooth Fairy, the real Tooth Fairy gets fried by the wire he’d connected to a couple nine-volt batteries instead. Before he knew it, he’d incapacitated her and unintentionally helped a group of bad guys, named the Red Claw, kidnap her. Because Taj sees the kidnapping, he finds himself under the watchful care of Father Time as part of the Legendary Witness Protection Program. Instead of spending his summer vacation building robots and taking it easy, he’s pretending to fit in with kids who practically worship the holiday seasons. Awkward! His only hope for returning to normal life is to find a way to fit in, or discover who kidnapped the Tooth Fairy and bring them to justice. Only, on his quest for freedom, he unearths a deadly plot that threatens not just the legendary figures, but quite possibly the entire world - and it’s all his fault. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Shea Taylor. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/228729/bk_acx0_228729_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Woman's Guide to Basketball: How to Talk His Language, Hörbuch, Digital, 48min
Shaq, Kobe, LeBron, their names are regularly in the headlines, now it's time to learn why they're famous. Paula Duffy, "sportstress" extraordinaire, is lending her knowledge and enthusiasm to one of the most exciting sports today with A Woman's Guide to Basketball: How to Talk His Language.In her exciting follow-up to A Woman's Guide to Football Duffy hits the court with the 24-second clock running to explain the game of basketball and invite women to join in the fun.A firm believer that a little sports knowledge can go a long way, Duffy says "sports talk is the most easily learned and best way to break the ice in any context: at home, in business or at play. I am here to debunk the myth that men don't like to talk. Men do like to talk...sports. I enjoy teaching the ladies how to connect through sports, what men like to talk about and how to understand their language."Women who don't know the rules of the game are often intimidated, but in under an hour, they can get a firm grasp of the game. In no time, they'll learn the basics, who the top players are and the crowd-thrilling moves such as the Alley Oop, the Pick and Roll, and how to shoot from way downtown.From the first jump ball to the final second on the clock, women can finally bring together nascent hoop dreams and their desire to relate to the b-ball obsessed men in their lives. Language: English. Narrator: Paula Duffy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/000021/bk_gdan_000021_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Work from Home: 50 Ways to Make Money Online Analyzed: Passive Income with Affiliate Marketing, Blogging, Airbnb, Freelancing, Dropshipping, eBay, YouTube, Shopify, Photography, Etc. , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 735min
Save time and money! Discover which online business is a perfect match for you - before you start the business.How many times have you started a business only to later realize it wasn't what you expected? Would you like to go into business knowing beforehand the potential of the business and what you need to do to scale it? If so, this audiobook can help you.Work from Home consists of:Passive-income ideas - 50 ways to make money online analyzed (part I)Affiliate marketing - Learn how to make $10,000-plus each month on autopilot (part II)In Work from Home, you'll discover:A concise, step-by-step analysis of 50 business models you can leverage to earn passive income (including one that allows you to earn money watching TV!)Strategies that’ll help you simplify some of the business models (and make them more passive!)What you can do to scale your earnings (regardless of which business you choose)Strategies you can implement to minimize the level of competition in each marketplaceMyths that hold people back from succeeding (we debunk more than 100 such myths!)Well over 150 insightful tips and 100 frequently asked questions (with answers)How to make $10,000+ each month on autopilot with affiliate marketingAnd much, much more!Plus, bonus materials: This audiobook will reveal the download password to the author’s business scorecard, which neatly summarizes, in alphabetical order, each business model’s score across those four criteria, i.e. simplicity, passivity, scalability, and competitiveness!Sounds good? Download this audiobook now and let's get started! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Randal Schaffer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/125762/bk_acx0_125762_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Beyond Democracy: Why Democracy Does Not Lead to Solidarity, Prosperity and Liberty But to Social Conflict, Runaway Spending and a Tyrannical Government , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 233min
Do you wonder why government keeps growing bigger and the public debt keeps getting higher, while your freedom and prosperity look ever more threatened? After reading his book, you won't wonder anymore - you'll know why it is happening and what can be done about it. Beyond Democracy is a groundbreaking and fascinating book for everyone who wants to better understand current social problems and the economic crisis. Widely considered to be the best political system imaginable, most people wrongly assume that the only alternative to democracy is a dictatorship or some type of oligarchy. It is no exaggeration to say that democracy has become a secular religion. It is perhaps the largest political faith on earth. To criticize the democratic ideal is to risk being regarded an enemy of civilized society. Yet that is precisely what Karel Beckman and Frank Karsten propose to do. In this provocative and highly readable book, they tackle the last political taboo: the idea that our salvation lies in democracy. With simple, straightforward arguments they show that democracy, in contrast to popular belief, does not lead to freedom, civilization, prosperity, peace, and the rule of law, but the opposite: to loss of freedom, social conflict, runaway government spending, a lower standard of living and the subversion of individual rights. They debunk 13 great myths with which democracy is usually defended. What is more, they offer an appealing alternative: a society based on individual freedom and voluntary social relations. More information can be found about this thought provoking book at: beyonddemocracy.net ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/010063/bk_acx0_010063_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Most Dangerous Secret Societies Revealed , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 52min
Secret societies have already come a long way. But up to date, the truth behind these societies is still unsung to many folks, which has paved the way to diverse beliefs and misconceptions behind them. To others, secret society entails an elite cabal meeting carried out in smoke-filled rooms with coveted agendas on how to manipulate and dominate the world. Also, others believe that it mirrors the image of secluded groups of men and women who band together in order to perform hidden ceremonies. But how far has one already pondered about these secret societies? How far-fetched is the real catch behind these mysterious groups. What is the truth that lurks behind every agenda that they have? Do they pose any threats? Well, the answer is a big YES. Today, this article will debunk to you The World's Most Dangerous Secret Societies along with their concealed beliefs, hidden agenda and finally, their plan of dominating and manipulating the world. The ghost of the Hashshashins still haunts some insights and beliefs nowadays. With this, it just takes a split of a second for everyone t to realize the detrimental impact of such strategy to the society. On this account, this research aims to explore on various dangerous groups that have led to the occurrence of terror to many inhabitants in various parts of the world. Also, it discloses significant external and internal factors in order for people to have sensitive understanding about how each group as inflicted terror to humanity. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: E. Jonathan Kessler. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/050479/bk_acx0_050479_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tarot for Beginners: A Holistic Guide to Tarot Reading , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 263min
Do you want to learn how to use Tarot cards to divine your future and others’?This book will teach you everything you need to know about tarot cards so that you can start using them for divination today. For hundreds of years, tarot cards have been used to help people make difficult decisions and avoid problems in life before they come up.By taking listeners on a step-by-step journey into the exciting realm of tarot, this audiobook will show you how to pick a tarot deck that suits you and take you all the way to starting a tarot business.What will this audiobook teach you? What is tarot How to pick a deck How to debunk many of the myths that surround tarot What is the meaning of the major and minor arcana What different tarot spreads mean and how to use them What card reversals meanWhat are the obstacles to tarot readingHow to start a tarot-reading business And much more!You will learn the major and minor arcana as well as how to use different tarot spreads to achieve different results. This book will teach you why you choose certain spreads over others, depending on the reading, and more importantly, it will teach you what reversals and other things that may come up during readings mean. Learning tarot used to be a long, hard, arduous process, but unlike other books, this one teaches you exactly what you need to know to be able to start doing readings today. It also uses easy-to-listen language instead of esoteric terms to help you learn faster. If you want to learn how to do tarot readings and start divining your future, then you need this audiobook today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Florin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/181971/bk_acx0_181971_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Empath: An Extensive Guide for Developing Your Gift of Intuition to Thrive in Life , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 139min
Debunk the myths surrounding empaths....Do you or someone you know seem to be constantly struggling to fit in with the societal norm?Does confusion, personal struggle, chronic exhaustion, anxiety, and depression run rampant throughout your daily life?Have you tried everything to make sense of this, but nothing seems to be falling into place?If so, chances are high that you, or your loved one, are simply unaware of being an empath. In fact, many people struggle with heightened sensitivities and empathy overload.As an empath, it’s important to know that you are not alone and that there are certain things you can do to protect yourself and maintain your emotional strength. There are certain exercises, journaling prompts, and meditations that can initiate spiritual healing and empower this inner energy.In Empath, you will discover:Why being an empath doesn’t necessarily mean oversensitivity and fragilityThe key characteristic needed to categorize someone as a true empathThe differences between empaths, highly sensitive people, and empathy, including why these differences matterHow the workings behind empaths can be explained using scienceThe lurking siren that can attract any empath and throw them into a downward spiralWhat type of empath you are, along with what precautions you need to takeJust how destructive society and its status quo can be on the empathThe best way to protect yourself from narcissists and energy vampiresThe influence Oprah Winfrey has on the empath community, as well as why you should implement her teachings into your own lifeThe 3 effective action steps every empath must do to avoid addictionThe best 14 careers for empaths to make appropriate use of their unique gift..And much, much moreEnough with all the confusion, enough with the lack of ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Miriam Webster. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183933/bk_acx0_183933_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Adventures in Paranormal Investigation , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 442min
Tales of alien abductions, miraculous relics, and haunted castles have attracted believers and skeptics across the globe for centuries. Paranormal investigator Joe Nickell tackles the world's most seemingly inexplicable myths in Adventures in Paranormal Investigation. With four decades of experience in the field, Nickell employs skepticism and scientific analysis to pull truth from the mires of false evidence and trickery that surround both old and new legends and mysteries. Unlike authors who engage in hype and sensationalism in order to foster or debunk myths, Nickell approaches each case with a rational and scientific approach intended to find the truth. Occam's Razor - all things being equal, the simplest solution is the best one - is a principal instrument in his investigative toolbox, as well as the belief that it is the claimant's responsibility to provide the extraordinary proof required in such extraordinary cases. Adventures in Paranormal Investigation features Nickell's on-site explorations in unusual phenomena. Among the 40 unique cases, Nickell examines mysteries ranging from snake charmers who purport to hold influence over the reptiles, to the Holocaust victims who reportedly haunt a gas chamber in Dachau, to Lake Simcoe's resident lake monster Igopogo in Canada. In addition to the case studies, Nickell analyzes how the propensity to fantasize can affect human perceptions of and belief in paranormal activity and how his personal experience with the paranormal was altered when intuition led to the discovery of a daughter he didn't know existed. More than just another myth-busting text, Adventures in Paranormal Investigation brings together reason and scientific analyses to explain both the phenomena and the role of human perception therein, establishing Nickell as the foremost paranormal investigator of our time. The book is published by The University Press of Kentucky. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Chris Hugan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/028865/bk_acx0_028865_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Guardrails: How Free Minds Are Contained by False Narratives and Conspiracy Rabbit Trails , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 20min
Includes: GuardrailsNipsey’s Not DeadMandoozledWhy Autohoaxing Matters Guardrails starts with False Prophets, a short treatise that explains how conspiracy theories are used to reinforce the big deceptions. It describes how free-thinkers are routinely brought back into the paddock. Many well-intentioned truthers have unwittingly helped to bury the very truth. And just what is the truth buried by the conspiracy theories? Simple. The truth is, the media is not reporting factual events to inform you; they are reporting stories to conform you. And even if some see through it, there are ready-made conspiracy theories to explain away all the glitches in the matrix critical observers take note of. Here is the shocking truth: conspiracy theories are part of the government-entertainment-media-complex. Those who are deconstructing the news and recognizing the psychological operations inherent in its dominant narratives are not conspiracy theorists. We're media analysts, critics, and deconstructionists. The conspiracy theorists are the ones running around hunting the bad guy. Free-thinkers who can bypass political correctness and see through the propaganda don't need to insert hypothetical scapegoats into their assessment for a cohesive explanation. Nothing outside of logic is required to see the truth. The deception, on the other hand, requires several logical fallacies, most notably, an appeal to televised news as an authority. In Part 2, The Metascript, I make the case for the existence of a hidden dictatorship governing the minds of all men through the manufacture of an artificial reality construct. The exemplar cited is the life and death of Nipsey Hussle, and how it relates to the fertility rites of mystery Babylon and the nightly news. Part 3, Mandoozled, contains the clearest and most definitive debunk of the Mandela Effect ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jack Nolan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/185027/bk_acx0_185027_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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