Author : Catherine Emerson
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 47,56 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN : 9783039107018
Selected papers from a conference organized at the National University of Ireland, Galway, in April 2004.
Author : Patricia Rice
Publisher : Book View Cafe
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 25,5 MB
Release : 2017-09-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1611386993
One question teases the mind, the other troubles the heart— A Regency classic from NYT bestselling author Patricia Rice. . . Eldest daughter of an eccentric art collector, Arianne Richards is the caretaker of the family’s empty coffers—as well as her irrepressible siblings. Discovering a hidden painting, she is determined to sell it to obtain the funds to provide care for her ailing mother. But when her cousin’s suitor, the handsome and wealthy Lord Galen Locke, shows interest in her, as well as the painting, Arianne must question his intentions. But will the truth bring about secrets that should have remained buried? Regency Love and Laughter series: Crossed in Love Mad Maria’s Daughter Artful Deceptions All A Woman Wants Keywords: aristocrat, art, Regency, humor, Wales, lost love, historical romance, scandal, secret heir, spinster, betrayal, disguise, best friends,
Author : Kevin D. Mitnick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 18,88 MB
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 076453839X
The world's most infamous hacker offers an insider's view of the low-tech threats to high-tech security Kevin Mitnick's exploits as a cyber-desperado and fugitive form one of the most exhaustive FBI manhunts in history and have spawned dozens of articles, books, films, and documentaries. Since his release from federal prison, in 1998, Mitnick has turned his life around and established himself as one of the most sought-after computer security experts worldwide. Now, in The Art of Deception, the world's most notorious hacker gives new meaning to the old adage, "It takes a thief to catch a thief." Focusing on the human factors involved with information security, Mitnick explains why all the firewalls and encryption protocols in the world will never be enough to stop a savvy grifter intent on rifling a corporate database or an irate employee determined to crash a system. With the help of many fascinating true stories of successful attacks on business and government, he illustrates just how susceptible even the most locked-down information systems are to a slick con artist impersonating an IRS agent. Narrating from the points of view of both the attacker and the victims, he explains why each attack was so successful and how it could have been prevented in an engaging and highly readable style reminiscent of a true-crime novel. And, perhaps most importantly, Mitnick offers advice for preventing these types of social engineering hacks through security protocols, training programs, and manuals that address the human element of security.
Author : James W. Cook
Publisher :
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 37,73 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN :
In The Arts of Deception, James Cook explores the distinctly modern mode of trickery designed to puzzle the eye and challenge the brain. Upsetting the normally strict boundaries of value, race, class, and truth, the spectacles offer a revealing look at the tastes, concerns, and prejudices of America's very first mass audiences.
Author : Naughty Dog
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 36,17 MB
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1621159353
Adventure alongside Nathan Drake, as Dark Horse Books and Naughty Dog team up to bring you this breathtaking, comprehensive exploration into the Uncharted saga! Encompassing Drake's Fortune, Among Thieves, and Drake's Deception, this epic volume offers a look at hundreds of never-before-seen designs and pieces of concept art from the creation of one of the most exciting game series of this generation, along with insightful commentary from the games' creators! Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of Uncharted history!
Author : Bonnie Carr O'Neill
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 36,86 MB
Release : 2017-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0820351571
Through extended readings of the works of P. T. Barnum, Walt Whitman, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Frederick Douglass, and Fanny Fern, Bonnie Carr O’Neill shows how celebrity culture authorizes audiences to evaluate public figures on personal terms and in so doing reallocates moral, intellectual, and affective authority and widens the public sphere. O’Neill examines how celebrity culture creates a context in which citizens regard one another as public figures while elevating individual public figures to an unprecedented personal fame. Although this new publicity fosters nationalism, it also imbues public life with personal feeling and transforms the public sphere into a site of divisive, emotionally intense debate. Further, O’Neill analyzes how celebrity culture’s scrutiny of the lives and personalities of public figures collapses distinctions between the public and private spheres and, as a consequence, challenges assumptions about the self and personhood. Celebrity culture intensifies the complex emotions and debates surrounding already-fraught questions of national belonging and democratic participation even as, for some, it provides a means of redefining personhood and cultural identity. O’Neill offers a new critical approach within the growing scholarship on celebrity studies by exploring the relationship between the emergence of celebrity culture and civic discourse. Her careful readings unravel the complexities of a form of publicity that fosters both mass consumption and cultural criticism.
Author : Anna Porter
Publisher : ECW Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,35 MB
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1773056727
A savvy art world thriller with a strong, independent heroine and the follow-up to The Appraisal, finalist for the 2018 Staunch Prize. Former Budapest cop Attila Feher would really like to see art expert Helena Marsh again, so he arranges a contract for her to determine whether a painting is a copy of a famous Artemisia Gentileschi canvas or the real thing. A simple appraisal becomes a dangerous assignment when usual eastern European gangsters show up and people start dying and the seething corruption that underlies the lost promise of post-Soviet Hungary swirls to the surface. In a race to get to the truth and to outwit her adversaries, Helena and Attila must solve the mystery of the painting’s origins. Richly atmospheric, set in Strasbourg, Budapest, and Paris, this witty, sophisticated novel will satisfy readers of political thrillers by Alan Furst and Philip Kerr. Deceptions is a thinking-person’s thriller, a romp to the last satisfying page.
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Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,18 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Bull-fights
ISBN : 9780847823673
In Passes: The Art of Bullfight, art photographer Ricardo Sanchez generously pays homage to Spain's best bullfighters. In page after page of spectacularly colorful and original photography he vividly captures the ballet of the pass. The bullfighter's subtle and precarious dance is revealed in the photographic blur of a speeding half-ton bull, dared and challenged by swirling and swooping capes, just at the critical moment that it passes mere inches from the matador. With an essay from Spain's leading authority and most respected bullfighting critic and an excerpt from Hemmingway's Death in the Afternoon, the work in Passes is poised to join that of legendary artists such as Francisco de Goya and painters Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso in tribute to bullfighting and the ancient Spanish ritual of the corrida.
Author : ChatStick Team
Publisher : ChatStick Team
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 34,86 MB
Release : 2024-09-04
Category : True Crime
ISBN :
🔍 Unmask the Masters of Deception! 🔍 Dive into the shadowy world of con artists with The Conman’s Game: Scams, Frauds, and the Masters of Deception. 🌍✨ This compelling book, brought to you by the ChatStick Team, uncovers the most notorious scams throughout history and the criminal minds behind them. From the earliest frauds that shook society to the sophisticated cybercrimes of the modern age, this book offers a thorough exploration of deception in all its forms. What You’ll Find Inside: Historical Roots: A journey through the earliest recorded frauds and the evolution of scams over time. The Ponzi Phenomenon: An in-depth look at Charles Ponzi’s infamous scheme and its enduring legacy. Identity Thieves: The shocking tales of impostors who mastered the art of deception. Corporate Greed Exposed: A detailed account of the Enron scandal and the fallout that followed. Cybercrime Chronicles: Navigate the complex and dangerous world of digital fraud in today’s connected society. The Psychology of a Con: Understand the psychological tactics that make these criminals so effective. Impact on Victims: Heart-wrenching stories of loss and betrayal from those who fell prey to these schemes. The Pursuit of Justice: Follow the tireless efforts of law enforcement to bring con artists to justice. Why You Should Read This Book: True Crime Enthusiasts – Immerse yourself in the real-life stories of con artists who defied the law. Educational Insight – Gain a deeper understanding of how scams have shaped societies across the world. Psychological Exploration – Delve into the minds of history’s most cunning criminals and learn what drives them. Ideal for readers interested in true crime, criminal psychology, and historical fraud, The Conman’s Game is an unmissable journey through the darker side of human nature. Download your copy today and discover the secrets behind the world’s most infamous scams! 📚🎯
Author : Louis S. Warren
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 45,81 MB
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 030742510X
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody was the most famous American of his age. He claimed to have worked for the Pony Express when only a boy and to have scouted for General George Custer. But what was his real story? And how did a frontiersman become a worldwide celebrity? In this prize-winning biography, acclaimed author Louis S. Warren explains not only how Cody exaggerated his real experience as an army scout and buffalo hunter, but also how that experience inspired him to create the gigantic, traveling spectacle known as Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show. A dazzling mix of Indians, cowboys, and vaqueros, they performed on two continents for three decades, offering a surprisingly modern view of the United States and a remarkably democratic version of its history. This definitive biography reveals the genius of America’s greatest showman, and the startling history of the American West that drove him and his performers to the world stage.
