Conspiracy theories Books

Book SynopsisThe COVID-19 pandemic crisis has changed the way we live and communicate. The phases of lockdown brought about by the pandemic fundamentally changed the way we work, lead our everyday lives, and how we communicate, resulting in Internet platforms becoming more important than ever before. Communicating COVID-19 explores the impact of these changes on society and the way we communicate, and the effect this has had on the spread of misinformation. Critical communication and Internet scholar Christian Fuchs analyses the changes of everyday communication in the COVID-19 crisis and how misinformation has spread online throughout the pandemic. He explores the foundations and rapid spread of conspiracy theories and anti-vaccination discourse on the Internet, paying particular attention to the vast amount of COVID-19 conspiracy theories about Bill Gates. He also interrogates Internet users' reactions to these COVID-19 conspiracy theories as well as how Donald Trump communicated about COVID-19 on Twitter during the final year of his Presidency. Communicating COVID-19 is an essential work for anyone seeking to understand the role of digital technologies, changes in communication and the Internet, and the spread of conspiracy theories in the context of COVID-19.Trade ReviewThe world of Covid-19-related conspiracy theories is a murky one, and Fuchs is an excellent guide. His examination of some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic is fascinating and alarming in equal measure. -- The Scotsman, September 2021Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction: Pandemic Times Chapter 2. Everyday Life and Everyday Communication in Coronavirus Capitalism Chapter 3. Conspiracy Theories as Ideology Chapter 4. Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories as Ideology in the Context of the COVID-19 Crisis Chapter 5. Users' Reactions to COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories on Social Media Chapter 6. Donald Trump and COVID-19 on Twitter Chapter 7. Conclusion: Digital Communication in Pandemic Times and Commontopia as the Potential Future of Communication and Society

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Book SynopsisThe Loch Ness Monster: a creature that should have died out with the dinosaurs, or a legend built on hoaxes and wishful thinking?Sir Peter Scott, internationally renowned naturalist and president of the World Wildlife Fund, was convinced that the Monster existed. So were senior scientists at London''s Natural History Museum and Chicago University; they lost their jobs because they refused to renounce their belief in the creature. For decades, the scientific establishment was determined to quash attempts to investigate Loch Ness - until Nature, the world''s greatest research journal, published an article by Peter Scott featuring underwater photographs of the Monster. Drawing extensively on new material, Gareth Williams takes a wholly original look at what really happened in Loch Ness. A Monstrous Commotion tells the story as never before: a gripping saga populated by colourful characters who do extraordinary things in pursuit of one of evolution''s wildest cardsTrade ReviewA Monstrous Commotion is surely the best and sanest recent book on LNM: readable, informative and fully referenced. -- James Hamilton-Paterson * LITERARY REVIEW *But does he exist? The author plays his cards close to his chest throughout this entertaining...book. -- CRAIG BROWN * MAIL ON SUNDAY *Williams is a staunch skeptic, but he has the good grace not to spoil the fun entirely. He is fascinated by the curious characters drawn to Loch Ness from all over the world; by the skulduggery and the hoaxes; and by the wacky methods employed by those hoping to capture the clinching piece of evidence. -- RUPERT HAWKSLEY * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *Gareth William's excellent book isn't about the Loch Ness Monster; it's about the people who have looked for it. -- Mark Mason * THE SPECTATOR *Gareth Williams is the first to provide a non-partisan account of events at the loch ... Williams brings a dry wit and a scientist's illuminating perspective to the endless spectacle of Loch Ness folly. No one has written better about the great Nature debacle ... an entertaining and reasonably comprehensive account of this enduring animal myth -- Ronald Binns * TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT *Williams gleefully exposes the bogus science, the warped facts, and the misunderstanding of evolution. Sifting the evidence, analysing the hearsay, showing the extent of the leg-pulling, he says that Nessie is no more than the action of the wind and the waves. -- Roger Lewis * DAILY MAIL *

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Book SynopsisA sweeping overview of world affairs and, especially having come across the name of William Yandell Elliott, Professor of Politics at Harvard through the first half of the 20th century. Sean found that Elliott had created a kindergarten of Anglo-American imperialists amongst his students, who included Henry Kissinger, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Samuel P. Huntington, and McGeorge Bundy. Upon further investigation, Sean came to understand Elliott’s own integral role, connecting the modern national-security establishment with the British Round Table Movement’s design to re-incorporate America into the British ‘empire’. Whether that goal was achieved will be left to the reader to decide. However, it cannot be denied that W.Y. Elliott’s life and intellectual history serves to demonstrate the interlocking relationship between academia, government, and big business.

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Book SynopsisOn November 8, 2016, the seemingly impossible became real: Donald Trump—billionaire tycoon with fundamentally xenophobic, savage, and populist speech—won the presidency and began endangering values like democracy and world peace. Author Daniel Estulin argues that nothing about this situation was accidental and that behind this terrifying event many interests are hidden. This volume asks: How did America get here? Was it a truly democratic event? And, above all, what are the interests behind the election of Trump? From his privileged status as a Russian ex-spy, Daniel Estulin dives into the long process that has led Donald Trump to the presidency. In The Shadows of a Presidency offers a behind-the-scenes chronicle of the actors, governments, companies, and institutions involved in his election and the payout it will yield for insiders.

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Book SynopsisAllegations of Russian conspiracies meddling in the affairs of Western countries have been a persistent feature of Western politics since the Cold War – allegations of Russian interference in the US presidential election are only the most recent in a long series of conspiracy allegations that mark the history of the twentieth century. But Russian politics is rife with conspiracies about the West too. Everything bad that happens in Russia is traced back by some to an anti-Russian plot that is hatched in the West. Even the collapse of the Soviet Union – this crucial turning point in world politics that left the USA as the only remaining superpower – was, according to some Russian conspiracy theorists, planned and executed by Russia’s enemies in the West. This book is the first-ever study of Russian conspiracy theories in the post-Soviet period. It examines why these conspiracy theories have emerged and gained currency in Russia and what role intellectuals have played in this process. The book shows how, in the new millennium, the image of the ‘dangerous, conspiring West’ provides national unity and has helped legitimize Russia’s rapid turn to authoritarianism under Vladimir Putin.Trade Review‘Fortress Russia is essential reading for anyone in the USA and Western Europe who wants a greater understanding of how Russia views the world. Yablokov provides key insights into the popular politics within Putin’s Russia, much of it framed by conspiracy theories, at a time of rising populism and fearful nationalism around the world and much of which is keyed to conspiracies surrounding Putin himself. The book helps to reveal the dangerous hall of mirrors in which we live.’ Mark Fenster, author of Conspiracy Theories: Secrecy and Power in American Culture and The Transparency Fix. ‘Ilya Yablokov takes us on a journey through the myriad conspiracy theories that flourish in post-Soviet political culture. The notion of a “subversive agency” is indeed a critical explanatory element for Russian society that gives sense to the profound and violent changes of the last three decades and has been opportunely instrumentalized by the Russian authorities to consolidate their legitimacy. Fortress Russia is a must-read for all those who wish to understand contemporary Russia and its perception of the world.’ Marlene Laruelle, The George Washington University"Fortress Russia offers important insight into the origins, functions, and nature of Russian conspiracy theories, emphasizing continuities in their development since the Imperial period. It is sure to be a useful resource in a wide variety of subfields within Russian and East European Studies, while also offering generalizable insights that expand its relevance to historians, political scientists, and scholars of global cultural history."The Russian Review‘Yablokov offers a convincing model of the function of conspiracy in post-Soviet Russia.’East-West Review"I certainly recommend Fortress Russia, particularly because of its contribution to the study of the toxic love affair between populist politics and conspiracy theories in authoritarian contexts… In a year that has catapulted QAnon to the very top of the trash can of history, the value of Yablokov’s book has risen even more."Eurasian Geography and EconomicsTable of Contents Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Building ‘Fortress Russia’ Chapter 2: The Spectres of conspiracy mythmaking Chapter 3: In Search of the ‘agents of perestroika’ Chapter 4: Sovereign democracy and its enemies Chapter 5: Battling against ‘foreign agents’ Chapter 6: Shadows of the colour revolution Chapter 7: The War has begun Conclusion

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Book SynopsisLeo Lyon Zagami uses the internal documents of the Illuminati to reveal confidential and top-secret events. His book contends that the presence of numerous Illuminati brotherhoods and secret societies—just as those inside the most prestigious U.S. universities such as Yale or Harvard—have always been guides to the occult. From the Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)'s infiltration of Freemasonry to the real Priory of Sion, this book exposes not only the hidden structure of the New World Order and the occult practices, but also their connections to the intelligence community and the infamous Ur-Lodges.

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Book SynopsisDo we, the human species, really know who we are or where we came from or how we originated or our place in the cosmos? Or is much of what we have been taught wrong or misguided or possibly even blatant lies intended to keep people in power and everyone else in line? Exploring alternative theories on the establishment of society and civilisation, Hidden History: Ancient Aliens and the Suppressed Origins of Civilization looks at a variety of dissenting, suppressed, and forbidden accounts of history and the origins of humanity.Trade Review“This is ONE fascinating book! … This book makes you question everything you thought you knew about ancient history. … The information you will find in this book is like super glue, it really sticks and won’t let go!” – Halo Paranormal Investigations “… a big book, packed with interesting material (some of it new) and well illustrated … while rehashing much that we have heard before over the last few decades, it is a tighter, broader and more thoughtful overview than most.” – Fortean TimesTable of ContentsAbout the Author Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Part I: Origins of the Cosmos 1. Prime Theory – The Big Bang 2. Natural Alternative Theories – Quasi Steady State; Eternal Inflation; A Mirror Universe; Colliding in Higher Dimensions; Gravity Over the Rainbow; The Slow Thaw; A Cyclic Universe; White Holes and Alternate Universes 3. Alien Alternative Theories – Metaphysics, Spirituality, and Religion; A Digitally Simulated Universe; Intervention from Beyond 4. Summary Part II: The Emergence of Life 1. Prime Theory – The Great Chasm 2. Natural Alternative Theories – The World of RNA; Fire and Ice; Molecules With Feet of Clay; Buried at Sea; The Gaia Hypothesis 3. Alien Alternative Theories – Biological SETI and Panspermia; DNA Doctors; Physical Intervention 4. Summary Part III: The First Humans 1. Prime Theory – Lucy the Australopithecus Afarensis 2. Natural Alternative Theories – The Anthropic Principle; Biocentrism; The March of Evolution; Panpsychism 3. Alien Alternative Theories – Zecharia Sitchin and the Coming of the Gods; Jehovah and the Demiurge; Discovering Aliens in the Mirror 4. Summary Part IV: Expansion 1. Prime Theory – Out of Africa 2. Natural Alternative Theories – Ancient Civilizations and Mistaken Identities; Diffusion and the Spread of Ideas; The First People of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, the Americas, Antarctica 3. Alien Alternative Theories – The Problem of Time; The Jewish Exodus; The Hopi Migration; The Aztec Journey; The Mysterious Mound Builders; Power Points and Energy Stations 4. Summary Part V: Early Civilization 1. Prime Theory – The Mesopotamian / Egyptian Genesis 2. Natural Alternative Theories – Mysteries of Göbekli Tepe; Artifact Anomalies; the Americas 3. Alien Alternative Theories – The “Face” on Mars; The Nazca Lines; Stonehenge; Egyptian Pyramids; Sacsayhuamán and Beyond 4. Summary Part VI: Origins 1. Prime Theory – A Purpose for Lost Civilizations 2. Natural Alternative Theories – The Rise of Atlantis and the Coming of the Flood; Studies in Stone; The Message of the Myth 3. Alien Alternative Theories – A Space of Time; Life in the Test Tube 4. Summary Part VII: Future Possibilities – Suppressed History; Alternative Theories; Ancient Aliens; Hidden Origins; Future Scenarios; Summary Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis“A deep dive into the world of Flat Earth conspiracy theorists . . . that brilliantly reveals how people fall into illogical beliefs, reject reason, destroy relationships, and connect with a broad range of conspiracy theories in the social media age. Beautiful, probing, and often empathetic . . . An insightful, human look at what fuels conspiracy theories.” —Science Since 2015, there has been a spectacular boom in a centuries-old delusion: that the earth is flat. More and more people believe that we all live on a pancake-shaped planet, capped by a solid dome and ringed by an impossible wall of ice. How? Why? In Off the Edge, journalist Kelly Weill draws a direct line from today’s conspiratorial moment, brimming not just with Flat Earthers but also anti-vaxxers and QAnon followers, back to the early days of Flat Earth theory in the 1830s. We learn the natural impulses behind these beliefs: when faced with a complicated world out of our control, humans have always sought patterns to explain the inexplicable. This psychology doesn’t change. But with the dawn of the twenty-first century, something else has shifted. Powered by Facebook and YouTube algorithms, the Flat Earth movement is growing. At once a definitive history of the movement and an essential look at its unbelievable present, Off the Edge introduces us to a cast of larger-than-life characters. We meet historical figures like the nineteenth-century grifter who first popularized the theory, as well as the many modern-day Flat Earthers Weill herself gets to know, from moms on vacation to determined creationists to neo-Nazi rappers. We discover what, and who, converts people to Flat Earth belief, and what happens inside the rabbit hole. And we even meet a man determined to fly into space in a homemade rocket-powered balloon—whose tragic death is as senseless and absurd as the theory he sets out to prove. In this incisive and powerful story about belief, Kelly Weill explores how we arrived at this moment of polarized realities and explains what needs to happen so that we might all return to the same spinning globe.Trade Review“A deep dive into the world of flat Earth conspiracy theorists . . . that brilliantly reveals how people fall into illogical beliefs, reject reason, destroy relationships, and connect with a broad range of conspiracy theories in the social media age. Beautiful, probing, and often empathetic . . . An insightful, human look at what fuels conspiracy theories.” —Science "This provocative book is sure to inspire debate about conspiracy theories as well as how citizens of a fractured world can learn to overcome their fear of radical planetary change. A timely and disturbing study of flawed, dangerous thinking." —Kirkus Reviews "Insightful and surprisingly empathetic . . . an illuminating take on a much scrutinized subject." —Publishers Weekly “An illuminating study that locates the common human psychological impulses behind conspiracy culture.” —Library Journal “In lively prose, Weill untangles the most complicated webs, revealing the real people who believe the unbelievable.” —Booklist "An inquisitive, empathetic, deeply reported, and disturbingly funny tour through the furthest reaches of the most fringe possible conspiracy community. While Weill's subjects frequently risk falling off the edge of their own self-created map of the known universe, she follows them deftly to the brink, showing what their delusional explorations can teach us about belief, community, and the long history of pseudoscience around (sorry!) the world." —Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies "In this delightful deep dive into flat earth culture past and present, taking in YouTube recommendation algorithms, amateur rocketry, and a rat’s nest of conspiracy theories, Kelly Weill explains why, after several millennia of setbacks, the idea that the earth is flat is burgeoning once again."—Michael Strevens, author of The Knowledge Machine "Weill's elegant writing, informed by both historical research and deep-delving reporting, offers a complex and vivid portrait of a conspiracy community that serves as a metonym for this moment—when so many of us are in dispute about the very nature of reality. An essential and enjoyable read." —Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords “Kelly Weill is one of the best observers of the fringes of modern American life, making her the perfect chronicler of the Flat Earth movement. Her deep reporting and gift for storytelling make Off The Edge a gripping read— but what sets Weill apart is her ability to cover her subjects with great empathy, all without losing sight of the enormous damage and personal consequences of their actions.”—Charlie Warzel, co-authorof Out of Office“A deep dive into the world of flat Earth conspiracy theorists . . . that brilliantly reveals how people fall into illogical beliefs, reject reason, destroy relationships, and connect with a broad range of conspiracy theories in the social media age. Beautiful, probing, and often empathetic . . . An insightful, human look at what fuels conspiracy theories.” —Science "This provocative book is sure to inspire debate about conspiracy theories as well as how citizens of a fractured world can learn to overcome their fear of radical planetary change. A timely and disturbing study of flawed, dangerous thinking." —Kirkus Reviews "Insightful and surprisingly empathetic . . . an illuminating take on a much scrutinized subject." —Publishers Weekly “An illuminating study that locates the common human psychological impulses behind conspiracy culture.” —Library Journal “In lively prose, Weill untangles the most complicated webs, revealing the real people who believe the unbelievable.” —Booklist “Even-handed… perfectly encapsulates disturbing implications of conspiracy theorists and their beliefs.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune "An inquisitive, empathetic, deeply reported, and disturbingly funny tour through the furthest reaches of the most fringe possible conspiracy community. While Weill's subjects frequently risk falling off the edge of their own self-created map of the known universe, she follows them deftly to the brink, showing what their delusional explorations can teach us about belief, community, and the long history of pseudoscience around (sorry!) the world." —Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies "In this delightful deep dive into flat earth culture past and present, taking in YouTube recommendation algorithms, amateur rocketry, and a rat’s nest of conspiracy theories, Kelly Weill explains why, after several millennia of setbacks, the idea that the earth is flat is burgeoning once again."—Michael Strevens, author of The Knowledge Machine "Weill's elegant writing, informed by both historical research and deep-delving reporting, offers a complex and vivid portrait of a conspiracy community that serves as a metonym for this moment—when so many of us are in dispute about the very nature of reality. An essential and enjoyable read." —Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords “Kelly Weill is one of the best observers of the fringes of modern American life, making her the perfect chronicler of the Flat Earth movement. Her deep reporting and gift for storytelling make Off The Edge a gripping read— but what sets Weill apart is her ability to cover her subjects with great empathy, all without losing sight of the enormous damage and personal consequences of their actions.”—Charlie Warzel, co-authorof Out of Office“A deep dive into the world of flat Earth conspiracy theorists . . . that brilliantly reveals how people fall into illogical beliefs, reject reason, destroy relationships, and connect with a broad range of conspiracy theories in the social media age. Beautiful, probing, and often empathetic . . . An insightful, human look at what fuels conspiracy theories.” —Science "This provocative book is sure to inspire debate about conspiracy theories as well as how citizens of a fractured world can learn to overcome their fear of radical planetary change. A timely and disturbing study of flawed, dangerous thinking." —Kirkus Reviews "Insightful and surprisingly empathetic . . . an illuminating take on a much scrutinized subject." —Publishers Weekly “An illuminating study that locates the common human psychological impulses behind conspiracy culture.” —Library Journal “In lively prose, Weill untangles the most complicated webs, revealing the real people who believe the unbelievable.” —Booklist “Even-handed… perfectly encapsulates disturbing implications of conspiracy theorists and their beliefs.”—Minneapolis Star-Tribune "The book is well-researched and makes for quick and entertaining, if disturbing, reading.”—Ars Technica "An inquisitive, empathetic, deeply reported, and disturbingly funny tour through the furthest reaches of the most fringe possible conspiracy community. While Weill's subjects frequently risk falling off the edge of their own self-created map of the known universe, she follows them deftly to the brink, showing what their delusional explorations can teach us about belief, community, and the long history of pseudoscience around (sorry!) the world." —Anna Merlan, author of Republic of Lies "In this delightful deep dive into flat earth culture past and present, taking in YouTube recommendation algorithms, amateur rocketry, and a rat’s nest of conspiracy theories, Kelly Weill explains why, after several millennia of setbacks, the idea that the earth is flat is burgeoning once again."—Michael Strevens, author of The Knowledge Machine "Weill's elegant writing, informed by both historical research and deep-delving reporting, offers a complex and vivid portrait of a conspiracy community that serves as a metonym for this moment—when so many of us are in dispute about the very nature of reality. An essential and enjoyable read." —Talia Lavin, author of Culture Warlords “Kelly Weill is one of the best observers of the fringes of modern American life, making her the perfect chronicler of the Flat Earth movement. Her deep reporting and gift for storytelling make Off The Edge a gripping read— but what sets Weill apart is her ability to cover her subjects with great empathy, all without losing sight of the enormous damage and personal consequences of their actions.”—Charlie Warzel, co-author of Out of Office

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Book SynopsisThis book argues that our growing distrust of science is fuelled by tools scientists themselves created, as technological advances and developments in data analysis have led to disinformation, data torturing, and data mining. Smith examines these issues and offers solutions for restoring the credibility of the scientific community.Trade ReviewGary Smith has done it again. Distrust is a wild ride that derails the Big Data hype train with force, style, and above all sardonic humour. Smith is a master of illustrating by example-examples that are fresh, unexpected, at times shocking, and at times hilarious. Come along on Smith's tour of statistical snake-oil and you'll never look at AI or data science the same way again. * Carl T. Bergstrom, Professor of Biology, University of Washington. Author of Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Digital World *Any fan of Carl Sagan's The Demon Haunted World will love this book. Like Sagan, Smith discusses the challenges to human progress that result from a lack of critical thinking skills, and he does so with a Sagan-esque keen eye and eloquent voice. Smith also makes clear how the threats to sound judgment and effective decisions are more formidable than those of Sagan's day, as faulty thinking is now aided and abetted by an internet-fuelled distrust of science, viral misinformation, and venomous conspiracy theories. The wisdom in this book is desperately needed. * Tom Gilovich, Irene Blecker Rosenfeld Professor of Psychology, Cornell University. Author of The Wisest One in the Room *It turns out that, unlike the mythical hero, AI has two Achilles' heels. Not only are the technologies not intelligent, more perniciously, neither are too much of the statistics and data use on which AI and big data rely. Gary Smith provides a brilliantly executed counter against pseudo-science and the accumulating garbage we misleadingly call information, including timely and important warnings and ways forward for policy-makers, practitioners, academics, and citizens alike. * Leslie Willcocks, Professor Emeritus, London School of Economics and Political Science *An immensely readable look at why we need science more than ever, but also why and how science needs to clean up its act. Recommended for anyone who occasionally wonders whether that 'outspoken' family member on Facebook might just have a point. * Nick Brown, PhD, scientific integrity researcher *Smith marvellously illustrates the evolution of disinformation. He richly demonstrates how blind faith in technology enables more misrepresentations of the truth. Distrust articulates a humbling view of how we should think critically about new findings from hyped technology trends. * Karl Meyer, Managing Director, Digital Alpha Advisors LLC and former Partner at Kleiner Perkins *The lessons of Distrust are very much needed. * Washington Post *Distrust is a veritable page-turner, and I finished it in a few sittings. On a higher level, it is a call for common sense, for scepticism, for methodological rigour and for epistemic modesty. I suspect most scientists will love it. * Nature *Meta Malcolm Gladwell fans will likely enjoy. * Library Journal *The book is great fun. It's lovely to watch Smith demolish the fraud in every medium. * The Straight Dope *Using a wide range of entertaining examples, this fascinating book examines the impacts of society's growing distrust of science, and ultimately provides constructive suggestions for restoring the credibility of the scientific community. * Campaign for the American Reader *Smith's Distrust is a strikingly readable exploration of several interrelated threats to the credibility of science...The book can serve as both a guide to helping readers better spot bogus scientifc claims and a warning as to the individual and institutional failings that threaten the credibility of science. * Keith Raymond Harris, Metascience *Distrust: Big Data, Data-Torturing, and the Assault on Science is a highly recommended book for anyone interested about current, and future, issues related to what science is and how it is done. * K. Kampourakis, Science & Education *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Disinformation, Data Torturing, and Data Mining Part I - Disinformation 1: The Paranormal Is Normal 2: Flying Saucers and Space Tourists 3: Elite Conspiracies 4: A Post-Fact World Part II - Data Torturing 5: Squeezing Blood from Rocks 6: Most Medicines Disappoint 7: Provocative, but Wrong Part III - Data Mining 8: Looking for Needles in Haystacks 9: Beat the Market 10: Too Much Data Part IV - The Real Promise and Peril of AI 11: Overpromising and Underdelivering 12: Artificial Unintelligence Part V - The Crisis 13: Irreproducible Research 14: The Replication Crisis 15: Restoring the Luster of Science

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Book SynopsisWho killed JFK? What happened to Malaysian Airways plane MH370, the flight ''that disappeared''? What really happened to Jeffrey Epstein?Featuring government cover-ups, secret societies, unsolved mysteries and brazen experiments, Conspiracy explores the range of conspiracy theories from the most outlandish to the most plausible, and gets to the bottom of what really happened. Whether discussing strange goings on at CERN or the meetings of the Bilderberg Group, authors Charlotte Greig and Mike Rothschild examine the facts with a clear and critical eye and tell you what it is we really need to worry about.

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Book SynopsisQuestioning actions taken by American intelligence agencies prior to 9/11, this book charges that the CIA and NSA repeatedly and deliberately withheld information from the FBI, thereby allowing hijackers to attack the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. It looks at the findings of the four main 9/11 investigations.

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Book SynopsisWho believes in conspiracy theories, and why are some people more susceptible to them than others?What are the consequences of such beliefs?Has a conspiracy theory ever turned out to be true?The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories debunks the myth that conspiracy theories are a modern phenomenon, exploring their broad social contexts, from politics to the workplace. The book explains why some people are more susceptible to these beliefs than others and how they are produced by recognizable and predictable psychological processes.Featuring examples such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and climate change, The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories shows us that while such beliefs are not always irrational and are not a pathological trait, they can be harmful to individuals and society.Table of Contents Preface Chapter 1 –Psychology of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 2 – When do People Believe Conspiracy Theories? Chapter 3 – The Architecture of Belief Chapter 4 – The Social Roots of Conspiracy Theories Chapter 5 – Conspiracy Theories and Ideology Chapter 6 – Explaining and Reducing Conspiracy Theories Further Reading Notes References

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Book Synopsis''A first class, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Fast-paced, flawlessly executed and hugely entertaining, it''ll leave you breathless.'' Sara LotzA missing plane.A cabin full of suspects.One woman''s quest for the truth.When Atlantic Airlines Flight 702 disappears mid-flight between London and New York, the world is stunned. With the public clamouring for answers, authorities seem at a loss as to how to explain the plane''s disappearance. There were 256 passengers on Flight 702, with many carrying dark secrets on board with them. Could one of them hold the truth behind the plane''s disappearance? College student Kaitlin Le''s beloved twin brother Conor was on that plane. She refuses to believe the official statements, or to join her parents in their blind acceptance of Conor''s death. But as she journeys deeper into the murky heart of what really happened on board that plane, it becomes clear she''s drawing

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Book SynopsisISIS started as rebels under the US occupation of Iraq. They grew by ravaging Libya and Syria. Their backers are Saudi Arabia and Turkey, and they fight as proxies for US neocons and allies. The motives are oil, gas, and empire-building. ISIS is a supercharged new brand of Al Qaeda, which like Gladio was founded by the US to fight Russia. The so-called founders and bogeymen of ISIS, Zarqawi and Baghdadi, were puppets invented by the CIA. ISIS is the latest offensive in a very long-term Anglo-Zionist Divide and Conquer project to balkanise and subjugate the Middle East, by fostering narrow sectarianism and infighting among its peoples. Britain installed the Saudi-Wahhabi monarchy over 200 years ago, which is the main source of funding for Islamic extremism, including ISIS. Turkey''s dictator Erdogan runs ISIS for NATO; like the Saudis, he is an Islamic fundamentalist and a long-term ally of Israel. ISIS fighters were used to smash up and take over Qaddafi''s Libya, then sent through Turkey to lay waste to Syria and Iraq. The US and its allies in Europe and the Middle East covertly support ISIS, while pretending to fight it, leaving Russia to take action on its own to quash the cancer threatening the entire region. However, the attacks in Paris, San Bernardino and Brussels are best explained as classic Gladio false flag operations, pinned on ISIS to foster the "Clash of Civilisations. The name ISIS is short for "Islamic State in Iraq and Syria", and it is also known as ISIL, Daesh and Al Qaeda in Iraq.

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Book SynopsisThis completely reworked second edition of Modern Esoteric includes new information, over a dozen additional images, and up-to-date revisions. Winner of the Best Book Design 2014, Modern Esoteric examines the flaws in modern history and looks at how conspiracy theories, esoteric knowledge, and fringe subjects can be used to help change the dead-end course humanity seems to be following. The Lifeology section explores the long and storied "alternative narrative" of life on this planet. In the Control section, author Brad Olsen examines how Big Brother is here in the form of the New World Order, and how they keep the knowledge of humankind's true nature from the mass population. Finally, the Thrive section looks at all the ways humans are evolving to achieve their full potential.

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