Ergebnis für "The Trick" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “From The New Yorker’s beloved cultural critic comes a bold, unflinching collection of essays about self-deception, examining everything from scammer culture to reality television.”—Esquire Book Club Pick for Now Read This, from PBS NewsHour and The New York...

In the summer of 1942, Stanley Lovell, a renowned industrial chemist, received a mysterious order to report to an unfamiliar building in Washington, D.C. When he arrived, he was led to a barren room where he waited to meet the man who had summoned him. After a disconcerting amount of time, William “Wild Bill” Donovan, the head of the OSS, walked in the door. Following this life-changing encounter, Lovell became the head of a secret group of scientists who developed dirty tricks for the OSS, the precursor to the CIA.

Discover everything you’ve ever wondered about the legendary spirits, creatures, and figures of Japanese folklore including how they have found their way into every corner of our pop culture from the creator of the podcast Uncanny Japan. Welcome to The Book of Japanese Folklore: a fascinating...

Becoming Baba Yaga provides an in-depth look at the Baba Yaga mythos and history through Slavic folklore. Filled with historical and cultural context, analyses, and the stories themselves that add depth to the conversation. A comprehensive resource for anyone hoping to learn more about this ambiguous character and how her multifaceted presence still ripples through the present day, Becoming Baba Yaga is as thoughtful as it is illuminating.

Weil man immer wieder von Deutschen und anderen Deutsch-Muttersprachlern liest die sich fuer die Grüne Insel sehr faszinieren und sich einen Ausgedehnten Urlaub, einen Studienaufenthalt oder ein Ganz neues Leben in Irland vorstellen können aber oft nur schwer oder teilweise Infos finden, möchte ich hier fuer alle Interessierten Einblicke zur Vorbereitung und zum Start hier in Irland (Arbeits- und Wohnungsmarkt, Sozialversicherung, Infrastruktur etc) sowie zum Alltagsleben bieten - Genauso möchte ich euch aber in meine eigenen Einblicke und Eindrücke mitnehmen, Land, Leute, Kultur und ...

Nimble and expertly researched, The Devil’s Best Trick brilliantly melds cultural and historical commentary and a suspenseful true-crime narrative. Randall Sullivan, whose reportage and narrative skill has been called “extraordinary” and “enthralling” by Rolling Stone, takes on a bold task in this book that is both biography of the Devil and a look at how evil manifests in the world.

In this engaging, accessible account, Nadine Akkerman and Pete Langman explore the methods spies actually used in the period, including disguises, invisible inks, and even poisons. Drawing on a vast array of archival sources, they show how understanding the tricks and tools of espionage allows us to reimagine well-known stories such as the Babington and Gunpowder plots.

Müssen wir den Greenwashing-Lügen der Konsumgüterhersteller auf den Leim gehen, die uns jedes noch so pestizid- und schadstoffbelastete Produkt als ökologisch fair, nachhaltig und klimafreundlich verkaufen möchten? Müssen wir nicht!

En este libro llevado ahora al audiolibro, el experto en inversión Juan Haro nos explica una serie de fórmulas prácticas y sencillas para que nosotros también podamos multiplicar nuestros ahorros y proteger lo que es nuestro. Para ello, conoceremos nuevas formas para la creación de sociedades y cómo afectan a la vulnerabilidad del patrimonio, descubriremos nuevas herramientas de inversión y conoceremos de primera mano un sinfín de trucos para ahorrar en nuestra declaración de la renta.

Para empezar, analizaremos por qué los seres humanos distamos mucho de ser seres racionales. Entenderemos cómo procesamos la información de una manera que está lejos de ser objetiva porque, en definitiva, buscamos creer lo que queremos creer. Examinaremos por qué nuestra memoria no es fiable y cómo elaboramos falsos recuerdos de una manera perfecta.

Noah redet über Sachen, die ihn interessieren und frönt seinem Redevergnügen. Fun Fun Fun.

The story they have chosen to tell is wrong. It is time to tell a better story. Thus begins Keith Richotte's playful, unconventional look at Native American and Supreme Court history. When the Supreme Court first embraced plenary power in the 1880s, it did not bother to seek any legal justification for the decision—it was simply rooted in racist ideas about tribal nations. By the 21st century, however, the Supreme Court was telling a different story, with opinions crediting the U.S. Constitution as the explicit source of federal plenary power.

Man muss sich das mal vorstellen: Bis zu 700 Millionen Euro Umsatz machen Discounter und Supermärkte – am Tag! Klar: Wir alle gehen mehrmals pro Woche zu Aldi, Lidl, Edeka, Rewe und Co. Gleichzeitig wird alles immer teurer. Alles in allem wissen wir dafür quasi so gut wie nichts über die, denen wir da regelmäßig unser Geld geben, oder? Aber wer pro Tag mehr als eine halbe Milliarde umsetzt, den sollten wir uns mal genauer anschauen. Warum glauben wir beispielsweise, dass Discounter immer am billigsten sind – wenn doch ausgerechnet deren Inhaber*innen zu den reichsten Deutschen ...

From this audiobook, you'll learn: how planning and shooting a short film today can lead to a feature-length project tomorrow; everything you need to know about writing a movie project on a burger budget; tips on how to find locations and not get arrested; Shooting tips galore for building exciting scenes; sound and film editing tips and all kinds of special effects wizardry, including puppetry; screenings, promotions, and juicy tips on film festival strategy; and more.

What if the greatest danger to humanity is not ignorance, but the illusions of knowledge? In this provocative collection of essays, Boris Kriger unravels the deceits of human thought—its rationalizations, its comforting lies, its masks of philosophy, religion, and economics. From the absurdities of bohemia to the corruption of charity, from the false promises of systems to the fragile brilliance of uncalculated kindness, Tricks of the Mind exposes how easily we mistake coherence for truth, greed for prudence, ritual for spirit.

News Media Psychological Tricks: The Way They Shape Your Reality pulls back the curtain on the hidden techniques the news uses to influence how you think and feel. From the choice of a single headline word to the order in which stories are told, the media employs subtle but highly effective methods rooted in psychology. This book explores those methods and reveals how they work, so you can become a sharper, more critical consumer of information.

In the vein of Neil Strauss’ The Game and Joshua Foer’s Moonwalking with Einstein comes the fascinating story of one man’s colorful, mysterious, and personal journey into the world of magic, and his unlikely invitation into an underground secret society of revolutionary magicians from...

Trick-O-Threat with ScyberX is a dynamic and engaging podcast dedicated to keeping cybersecurity professionals, business leaders, and aspiring individuals up-to-date with the latest trends, challenges, and insights in the cybersecurity industry. Hosted by industry experts from ScyberX, each episode dives deep into real-world experiences, emerging threats, best practices, and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or looking to break into the field, Trick-O-Threat with ScyberX offers actionable advice and expert commentary.

"Trick or Treat: A Halloween Cultural Odyssey" is a podcast that takes listeners on a journey through the diverse cultural traditions and origins of the Halloween holiday. Join host Amelia as she explores how this quintessentially American celebration is rooted in customs and beliefs from around the world, from the Celtic festival of Samhain to the Mexican Día de los Muertos and the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival. Through engaging interviews and immersive storytelling, this podcast uncovers the fascinating ways in which cultures have blended and evolved to create the modern Halloween ...

If you're into mental magic tricks and can't get enough of them, The Secret of Mental Magic Tricks: How To Amaze Your Friends with These Mental Magic Tricks Today will get you pretty excited. But what if you don't know much about it or are just getting started? This audiobook has you covered on that as well because it explains exactly what mental magic tricks are which includes the various rules.