The Truth Agenda explores some of the most famous unexplained mysteries and global cover-ups of recent history. What is the truth about UFOs, pyramids, religious apparitions, psychic phenomena, visions of the future and ancient prophecies, and what is their connection to famous conspiracy theories concerning the Moon landings, 9/11, the New World Order, and claims that the planet is secretly run by a powerful ruling elite? Leading mysteries researcher Andy Thomas pulls the many threads together in an accessible, stimulating and credible overview which suggests that our world may be very different from the picture presented by the establishment. The Truth Agenda shows how we can avoid control manipulations and help to create a more positive future. Why do so many people believe in conspiracy theories, and what is the evidence to support them? What is the basis for the wide belief that we are now in a ‘New Era’ of massive change and consciousness shift? Why is there such huge but officially undeclared interest in paranormal phenomena from authorities and religions? How does all this tie together and explain the agendas of control and surveillance in the West, and what can we do?
This is the most balanced and well-reasoned investigation available into why people believe today’s highly divisive conspiracy theories, from COVID and QAnon to 5G scares, fake news and more. Through their part in some huge controversies, conspiracy theorists are being branded the Number One Enemies of our times – the new heretics. They are seen to threaten the very fabric of modern society, spreading doubts and fears that result in Washington Capitol invasions, transmission mast burnings or the spread of anti-vaxx material. Yet the theorists prefer to call themselves "truth seekers" and see the mainstream establishment as the real disruptor, treating its increasingly harsh censorship as direct validation of their views. In truth, the new heretics, whose numbers are swelling, are symptoms of a wider polarization splitting apart much of the world in ideological divisions. Many have lost trust in politicians and the media, while nuanced debate is crushed and information overload and manipulation breeds uncertainty, civil unrest and mental health issues. How does the age old strategy of divide-and-rule play out in such an environment? Using his extensive experience of negotiating disputes between cynics and truth seekers, Andy Thomas explores the proliferation of conspiracy thinking, peeling back unhelpful layers of biased thinking on all sides to find more insightful ways to bridge the polarised divides and create a better way forward.
Hell is in New Jersey is inspired by the Etgar Keret short story A Souvenir of Hell. It follows a disillusioned 29-year-old named Dylan who has worked at Outer Shell gift shop for eleven years. The Outer Shell is located at the exit from Hell, where Inhabitants march in a straight line out of the exit, by the gift shop and back through the entrance. This was once a cultural phenomenon, now nobody cares. Fed up with his station in life and, infatuated with one of the dead women in the line, Dylan goes on a quest to leave his former life behind and, with the help of his two friends, sneak into Hell. Battling a throng of incompetent guards, a Devil with a speech impediment and a villain with a fake English accent Dylan eventually completes his quest and later realizes it was a horrible mistake. Hell is in New Jersey takes Keret's vision and adds a modern theme to it touching on the short attention span of the human race and the disenchantment in most of us.
Covering ancient ceremonies, mythology, the gospels, and traditions from around the world, this book uncovers the fascinating background to one of the biggest festive seasons—Christmas. Have you ever wondered where Christmas comes from? Or why and how it has been celebrated throughout the centuries? This book takes you on an intriguing and entertaining journey through its social history. Learn about the: astrological associations Nativity excesses of the Roman festival of Saturnalia Puritan ban of Christmas introduction and rise of gift-giving origins and developments of Santa Claus food and traditions from around the world history of its stories, songs and symbols Andy Thomas is a lecturer and author on folklore, histories and conspiracy theories and has made numerous appearances on radio and TV. Beautifully illustrated, this book tells the fuller story behind the sparkle and the merriment, and shows why Christmas has survived and still has meaning for us today.
On the heels of the summer movie "Signs, " this book is a comprehensive guide for newcomers to crop circles and an essential history for those who are already intrigued. 195 photos, 90 in color.
The Rise of Laodicea is a Biblical Investigation, of sorts, that seeks to uncover the Prophetic Nature of the first three chapters of the book of Revelation. It seeks to uncover the pre-history that Christ was revealing about future Church History and how it has actually taken place over the centuries. This uncovering leads to the very last church, prophetically, the Church of Laodicea. How is this last church related to what weve seen in the last 50 years, leading up to today?
This valuable book encourages music leaders to step-up and persevere in low-resource contexts, and challenges all those who lead music in worship to focus not just on producing musical results but on building Christlike communities.
This experimental novel is a Derridan collage of fragments in place and time. We learn rapidly, through the community, of a cosmic catastrophe on Earth, and the events that brought this global crew together. Elsewhere in counterpoint, in non-places, Nullitopias of the book's title, we hear isolated radio messages, of celebrations and commemorations; and know people, identities and events by their functions. At a time, somewhere in the distant skies, Jack Malik reflects on his identity, journey and circumstance.
At any time in our history, you will find significant and seemingly indisputable events occurring, the kind that can change the course of our lives -- the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Yet for every one of them, somebody, somewhere will loudly dispute the 'official' account, doubting that the truth has been told. In today's environment, with trust in authorities at an all-time low, conspiracy theories have found a new currency, and websites and social networking ensure they receive a wider and more rapid spread than ever before. But how do we separate truth from imagination? Was Princess Diana murdered, as many people think, despite all the official denials? Did NASA really go to the Moon, when anomalies in the photographic record suggest otherwise? Could 9/11 really have been set up by agencies within the USA itself? The author opens the conspiracy casebook by examining the mindset of those who believe in conspiracies, and considers whether the dismissive attitude towards them has been fair. Part Two looks into history to establish that conspiracies do occur, credibility should therefore be given to belief in some of the alleged plots and cover-ups of today. This leads into a well-argued examination of some of the most popular conspiracies of our times, including theories over assassinations, UFO cover-ups, and widely voiced concerns over 9/11 and the 'New World Order'. Part Three draws the conclusion that while not all conspiracy theories can be proven, they do at least draw attention to paths not to take, and can be valuable in helping to create a better world where new trust and hope can be forged. Are we living in a world of control, of oppression, of habitual deception? Is this really how things are, or simply human nature massively distorted through a dark lens? The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.
At any time in our history, you will find significant and seemingly indisputable events occurring, the kind that can change the course of our lives -- the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Yet for every one of them, somebody, somewhere will loudly dispute the 'official' account, doubting that the truth has been told. In today's environment, with trust in authorities at an all-time low, conspiracy theories have found a new currency, and websites and social networking ensure they receive a wider and more rapid spread than ever before. But how do we separate truth from imagination? Was Princess Diana murdered, as many people think, despite all the official denials? Did NASA really go to the Moon, when anomalies in the photographic record suggest otherwise? Could 9/11 really have been set up by agencies within the USA itself? The Kindle edition includes an update on all the conspiracy theories that have emerged in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The author opens the conspiracy casebook by examining the mindset of those who believe in conspiracies, and considers whether the dismissive attitude towards them has been fair. Part Two looks into history to establish that conspiracies do occur, credibility should therefore be given to belief in some of the alleged plots and cover-ups of today. This leads into a well-argued examination of some of the most popular conspiracies of our times, including theories over assassinations, UFO cover-ups, and widely voiced concerns over 9/11 and the 'New World Order'. Part Three draws the conclusion that while not all conspiracy theories can be proven, they do at least draw attention to paths not to take, and can be valuable in helping to create a better world where new trust and hope can be forged. Are we living in a world of control, of oppression, of habitual deception? Is this really how things are, or simply human nature massively distorted through a dark lens? The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.
Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet had a sharp mind and a great determination to make a difference in the world. When Thomas met Alice Cogswell, a little girl who was deaf, he decided to go to Europe to study deaf education and became a teacher. The signs he learned developed into American Sign Language and helped his students to leave their isolation behind.
The Last Supper has been thrilling audiences with its original theatrical approach of combining actors with a contemporary choir. It is the story of Leonardo da Vinci's struggle to complete his famous mural. Actors portray Leonardo, Jesus, the twelve Apostles, an Angel and two women, while singers express the meaning and emotion of the action through song. The climax of the piece is a stunning moment where the mural is re-created on the stage."--Publisher
Während sich Kyle Montgomerys letzte Kinderkurse einen Tag vor Weihnachten im Fit-to-Fight Studio mit einer lustigen Prüfung jeweils ihrem Ende zuneigen, steigt seine innere Unruhe und auch Verärgerung, da sich sein Mann Jason seit Tagen äußerst merkwürdig verhält. Sie haben immer noch keine Pläne für die kommenden Feiertage und Jason ist plötzlich nicht zu erreichen. Kyles Ärger verfliegt erst, als er von Jasons Überraschungsplänen erfährt, die Feiertage in ihrem Feriendomizil in Big Sur zu verbringen. Obwohl sie vereinbart haben, sich nichts zu schenken, erfüllt Jason dort Kyle einen sehnlichen Wunsch. Zu diesem Zeitpunkt ahnt noch niemand, wie wichtig Jasons Geschenk eines Tages für ihr gemeinsames Leben wird. Als sich die Ereignisse zuspitzen, können sie die dramatischen Auswirkungen nur mit der Hilfe ihrer Freunde bewältigen.
Der reiche Unternehmer Jason Montgomery hat ein Auge auf den jungen Kyle Brennon geworfen, der als Schüler auf das private Internat geht, an dem Jason Kampfsport unterrichtet. Nach der ersten Kontaktaufnahme bestätigt sich, dass Kyle ebenfalls schwul ist. Schnell entwickelt sich zwischen den beiden nicht nur Freundschaft, sondern auch eine knisternde, turbulente Beziehung, in der Jason Kyle durch erotische Dominance/ Submission-Spiele auf den Tag X des ersten Mals vorbereitet. Doch Jason hat nicht damit gerechnet, dass er sich in Kyle verliebt ...
Als Tim auf einer Bergtour mit Freunden aus gesundheitlichen Gründen gezwungen ist, mit einem der Bergführer in einer kleinen Versorgungshütte zu übernachten, weiß er am nächsten Morgen nicht, ob das, was sich in der letzten Nacht ereignet hat, nur ein Traum war. Erst zu Hause findet er die Wahrheit heraus und somit wird für ihn der Gedanke, seine dunklen Sehnsüchte weiterhin zu verdrängen, unerträglich. Nun steht er vor der Entscheidung, sein bisheriges Leben aufzugeben und es stattdessen in die Hände von Luke zu legen, der ihm seine Wünsche nach bedingungsloser Unterwerfung, Fesseln und Flogger nicht nur erfüllen kann, sondern Tim auch gleichzeitig mit einer Mischung aus Respekt und Liebe begegnet.
The Pragmatic Programmers classic is back! Freshly updated for modern software development, Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java 8 With JUnit teaches you how to write and run easily maintained unit tests in JUnit with confidence. You'll learn mnemonics to help you know what tests to write, how to remember all the boundary conditions, and what the qualities of a good test are. You'll see how unit tests can pay off by allowing you to keep your system code clean, and you'll learn how to handle the stuff that seems too tough to test. Pragmatic Unit Testing in Java 8 With JUnit steps you through all the important unit testing topics. If you've never written a unit test, you'll see screen shots from Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEA, and NetBeans that will help you get past the hard part--getting set up and started. Once past the basics, you'll learn why you want to write unit tests and how to effectively use JUnit. But the meaty part of the book is its collected unit testing wisdom from people who've been there, done that on production systems for at least 15 years: veteran author and developer Jeff Langr, building on the wisdom of Pragmatic Programmers Andy Hunt and Dave Thomas. You'll learn: How to craft your unit tests to minimize your effort in maintaining them. How to use unit tests to help keep your system clean. How to test the tough stuff. Memorable mnemonics to help you remember what's important when writing unit tests. How to help your team reap and sustain the benefits of unit testing. You won't just learn about unit testing in theory--you'll work through numerous code examples. When it comes to programming, hands-on is the only way to learn!
Beginning Ubuntu Linux, Fourth Edition is the update to the bestselling book on Ubuntu, today’s hottest Linux distribution. Targeting newcomers to Linux and to the Ubuntu distribution alike, readers are presented with an introduction to the world of Linux and open source community, followed by a detailed overview of Ubuntu’s installation and configuration process. From there readers learn how to wield total control over their newly installed operating system, and are guided through common tasks such as writing documents, listening to audio CDs and MP3s, watching movies, using VoIP and chat, and of course general system maintenance matters. Additionally, there’s a series of comprehensive tutorials on Linux internals and the command–line prompt—essential for any Linux user—and the book includes special sections on optimization, security, and system maintenance. The book comes with a DVD containing the complete Ubuntu Linux distribution. All you need to do is insert the DVD and follow the instructions in the book to install this distribution. The ultimate guide to Ubuntu, the hottest Linux distribution on the planet. Forgoes introductions to esoteric Linux topics so commonly found in other books and instead focuses on everyday tasks for everyday users: printer and file sharing configuration, office document management, and listening to MP3s and watching movies among them.
Enquiry. Deep questioning. Throughout my life I have seen very little evidence of this taking place. In my early life as an engineering apprentice at Rolls Royce I had so many questions. In my subsequent management jobs in industry I had so many questions. In the engineering businesses that I started the questions begun to be answered. A few life traumas and then retraining in osteopathy and yoga and shortly after, tai chi, matched enquiry with answers. Over 25 years of yoga teaching, answers have come thick and fast. Treating over 6000 patients using my own patented therapy, full movement method, has produced a host of other questions and again lots of answers. What has been a source of astonishment and continues to provide a source of continuing amazement is how much factual information there is out there but how little understanding of how things work. Why do people assume that age brings infirmity when in many cultures it does not? Why do so few find any interest in protecting their health with the worlds most advanced system--yoga Why are so many people inappropriately labelled when they have pain? How is it that so many medical people are so astonishingly ignorant of the most simple solutions to ordinary bad backs? How can so many "medical professionals" be so utterly inadequate with normal people who are in pain? How can one spend 10 years learning and not know of the need to stretch a muscle when it is tight? How can yoga have found so few adherents? Where are the thinkers in the culture? Where are the wise people today? My fervent wish is that this book ends up in the hands of someone who is a thinker and has just not been able to find sufficient power in their own belief, to counter the force of opinion of someone who does not know that he does not know or, worse, is sure that he does know and is unaware of his own supreme ignorance.
On the edge of the city lies the neglected Scheme, a City Fund zone bounded by the Lake and the Pyramid. Jack Malik, entrepreneur and nightclub operator, carries a letter from murdered dancer Alina home to Russian enclave Kaliningrad, and agrees to collect a secret parcel from Shanghai. What he brings will attract the City Leader's attention, and echo through the Cosmos. Dedicated to the visionaries of Cubesats and personal spacecraft.
New York Times best-seller. A new story of common wisdom from the best-selling author of The Traveler's Gift. Orange Beach, Alabama, is a simple town filled with simple people. But like all humans on the planet, the good folks of Orange Beach have their share of problems--marriages teetering on the brink of divorce, young adults giving up on life, business people on the verge of bankruptcy, as well as the many other obstacles that life seems to dish out to the masses. Fortunately, when things look the darkest, a mysterious man named Jones has a miraculous way of showing up. An elderly man with white hair, of indiscriminate age and race, wearing blue jeans, a white T-shirt and leather flip flops carrying a battered old suitcase, Jones is a unique soul. Communicating what he calls "a little perspective," he explains that he has been given a gift of noticing things that others miss. "Your time on this earth is a gift to be used wisely," he says. "Don't squander your words or your thoughts. Consider even the simplest action you take, for your lives matter beyond measure...and they matter forever." Jones speaks to that part in everyone that is yearning to understand why things happen and what we can do about it. Like The Traveler's Gift, The Noticer is a unique narrative blend of fiction, allegory, and inspiration in which gifted storyteller Andy Andrews helps us see how becoming a "noticer" just might change a person's life forever. The story of Jones continues in The Noticer Returns, available now. The Noticer and The Noticer Returns also are available in Spanish, La maleta and Perspectiva.
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