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This book explores the science, psychology, and controversy behind polygraph testing. Far from being a flawless instrument of justice, the polygraph is better understood as a “stress detector” than a “lie detector.” It measures physiological changes—heart rate, breathing patterns, and skin conductance—that may be linked to deception but are not exclusive to it. Nervousness, fear, anger, or even the pressure of being under suspicion can all produce the same readings as a lie. This ambiguity is at the core of the ongoing debate about whether polygraphs are reliable science or clever theater.

Public Wi-Fi Dangers: 10 Tips for Safe Browsing is your essential guide to navigating the convenience—and the peril—of open wireless networks in today’s hyper-connected world. In this clear, practical, and eye-opening guide, cybersecurity author Alsden Keir strips away the illusion of safety surrounding public Wi-Fi and arms you with the knowledge to protect yourself. Each chapter focuses on a specific threat—and the corresponding action you can take to neutralize it.

Every day, we send and receive countless messages—emails from work, reminders from banks, shipping updates from online stores, and texts from friends. Communicating through screens has become so common that most of us don’t even think twice before opening a message, clicking a link, or responding to a notification. But in that sea of normal communication lies something much more dangerous: messages designed to trick you, to make you give away your passwords, financial details, or other private information. These scams often come hidden in the very tools we trust most—email and text.

When people think of scams, they often imagine dramatic heists or strangers tricking someone into wiring money overseas. But the truth is, cons come in many forms—and they aren’t always about money. You can be conned into giving away personal information, compromising your time, handing over control, or even entering relationships under false pretenses.

This guide isn’t about hype. It’s about clarity. It’s about helping you, the curious and cautious investor, take your first steps into the world of digital currencies with your eyes wide open. Whether you’ve already bought your first Bitcoin or are still wondering what “blockchain” really means, this book aims to demystify the landscape and arm you with practical knowledge.

In a world where every click is tracked, every search is analyzed, and every online move leaves a trace, digital privacy has never been more critical or vulnerable. Beginners Guide to VPNs: Your Secret Tunnel to Online Privacy by Alsden Keir is your essential roadmap to understanding, choosing, and using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) confidently and clearly. Far from being a tool for tech experts or conspiracy theorists, a VPN is a simple, effective solution for anyone who values online privacy, security, and freedom.

The world of digital currencies, often shrouded in technical jargon and dense conceptual frameworks, can feel like an impenetrable fortress to the uninitiated. Words like blockchain, decentralization, mining, wallets, tokens, gas fees, and hash rates swirl around conversations, news articles, and social media posts, leaving many curious individuals feeling overwhelmed and left out. It’s easy to believe that cryptocurrency is a domain reserved only for tech experts, coders, or Wall Street rebels. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to be a computer scientist to understand digital currency.