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Conspiracy : [electronic resource] : Why the rational believe the irrational. by Shermer, Michael.; Shermer, Michael.;
Narrator: Michael Shermer.Best-selling author Michael Shermer presents an overarching theory of conspiracy theories -- who believes them and why, which ones are real, and what we should do about them. Nothing happens by accident, everything is connected, and there are no coincidences: that is the essence of conspiratorial thinking. Long a fringe part of the American political landscape, conspiracy theories are now mainstream: 147 members of Congress voted in favor of objections to the 2020 presidential election based on an unproven theory about a rigged electoral process promoted by the mysterious group QAnon. But this is only the latest example in a long history of ideas that include the satanic panics of the 1980s, the New World Order and Vatican conspiracy theories, fears about fluoridated water, speculations about President John F. Kennedy's assassination, and the notions that the Sandy Hook massacre was a false-flag operation and 9/11 was an inside job. In Conspiracy, Michael Shermer presents an overarching review of conspiracy theories -- who believes them and why, which ones are real, and what we should do about them. Trust in conspiracy theories, he writes, cuts across gender, age, race, income, education level, occupational status -- and even political affiliation. One reason that people believe these conspiracies, Shermer argues, is that enough of them are real that we should be constructively conspiratorial: elections have been rigged (LBJ's 1948 Senate race); medical professionals have intentionally harmed patients in their care (Tuskegee); your government does lie to you (Watergate, Iran-Contra, and Afghanistan); and, tragically, some adults do conspire to sexually abuse children. But Shermer reveals that other factors are also in play: anxiety and a sense of loss of control play a role in conspiratorial cognition patterns, as do certain personality traits. This engaging book will be an important read for anyone concerned about the future direction of American politics, as well as anyone who's watched friends or family fall into patterns of conspiratorial thinking. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Politics.;
© 2022., Recorded Books, Inc.,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=9064797 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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The violin conspiracy : [electronic resource] : A novel. by Slocumb, Brendan.; Jackson, JD.;
Narrator: JD Jackson.Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition—the Olympics of classical music—the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself. As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself—and the world—that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him. -- provided by Amazon.com.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 339699 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; African American Fiction.; Literature.; Mystery.;
© 2022., Random House Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=6383581 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Conspiracy theories : a reference handbook / by Webb, Jeffrey B.,author.;
Include bibliographical references and index.Background and history -- Problems, controversies, and solutions -- Perspectives -- Profiles -- Primary documents -- Resources -- Chronology."A comprehensive guide to the history and current shape of conspiracy theories in American life, including the findings of research seeking to understand their origins, type, function, and widespread appeal"--
Subjects: Conspiracy theories; Conspiracy theories; Misinformation.; Disinformation.;
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A conspiracy in Belgravia / [electronic resource] : by Thomas, Sherry.; Reading, Kate.;
Narrator: Kate Reading.Being shunned by Society gives Charlotte Holmes the time and freedom to put her extraordinary powers of deduction to good use. As "Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective," aided by the capable Mrs. Watson, she's had great success helping with all manner of inquiries, but she's not prepared for the new client who arrives at her Upper Baker Street office. Lady Ingram, wife of Charlotte's dear friend and benefactor, wants Sherlock Holmes to find her first love, who failed to show up at their annual rendezvous. Matters of loyalty and discretion aside, the case becomes even more personal for Charlotte as the missing man is none other than Myron Finch, her illegitimate half brother. In the meanwhile, Charlotte wrestles with a surprising proposal of marriage, a mysterious stranger woos her sister Livia, and an unidentified body surfaces where least expected. Charlotte's investigative prowess is challenged as never before: Can she find her brother in time -- or will he, too, end up as a nameless corpse somewhere in the belly of London?Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 294625 KB).
Subjects: Mystery fiction; Historical fiction; Electronic books.; Women private investigators; Fiction.; Historical Fiction.; Mystery.;
© 2017., Blackstone Publishing,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=3281082 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive;
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The Romanov conspiracy : a thriller / by Meade, Glenn,1957-;
"Dr. Laura Pavlov, an American forensic archaeologist, is about to unravel a mystery that promises to shed light on one of the 20th century's greatest enigmas. A member of an international team digging on the outskirts of the present-day Russian city of Ekaterinburg, where the Romanov royal family was executed in July 1918, Pavlov discovers a body perfectly preserved in the permafrost of a disused mine shaft. The remains offer dramatic new clues to the disappearance of the Romanovs, and in particular their famous daughter, Princess Anastasia, whose murder has always been in question. Pavlov's discovery sets her on an unlikely journey to Ireland, where a carefully hidden account of a years-old covert mission is about to change the accepted course of world history and hurl her back into the past - into a maelstrom of deceit, secrets, and lies. Drawn from historical fact, The Romanov Conspiracy is a high-tension story of love and friendship tested by war, and a desperate battle between revenge and redemption, set against one of the most bloody and brutal revolutions in world history."--Publisher.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Romanov, House of;
© 2012., Howard Books,
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The Lusitania conspiracy : a novel / by Walters, Ronald J.;
"May 7, 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Lusitania, the event that catalyzed the United States involvement in World War I. Though the ship's sinking has guaranteed it a place in our history textbooks, the conspiracy behind it remains shrouded in mystery. Did the British Navy have advance knowledge of the attack? Was the attack preventable? Was the ship deliberately put at risk? While the answers to these questions may be lost forever in time, there is no shortage of theories as to what really led to the German attack on the Greyhound of the Seas. Bringing to life such influential historical characters as Nikola Tesla, Mark Twain, and Winston Churchill, as well as a host of fascinating characters created by the author, this gripping novel delves deeply into one of the greatest unsolved conspiracies in history and offers a unique look at what secrets might still be lurking in the ship's dark past. The Lusitania Conspiracy follows Tesla, perhaps the most brilliant scientist who has ever lived, as he endeavors to make the world a better place through his groundbreaking work with radar and tonal oscillation. But the Allied forces have other plans for Tesla's inventions namely, a super weapon that would bring Germany to its knees and ensure the Allies victory in the so-called war to end all wars. As imaginative as he was scientific, Tesla is joined in his never-ending quest to remain a force for good by his reverent assistant who shares his boss's quick wit and penchant for adventure. Tesla's unparalleled intellect also allows him the ability to consort with his deceased best friend, Mark Twain. Along the way, Twain advises Tesla from beyond the grave, often providing the insight and courage that Tesla needs in order to persevere. Once aboard the Lusitania, Tesla and Li find themselves tangled in a web of intrigue, where nothing is as it seems and no one is to be trusted"--Dust jacket flap.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Action and adventure fiction.; Lusitania (Steamship); Shipwrecks; World War, 1914-1918;
© 2015., Walters Media Llc,
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The great railroad conspiracy; the social history of a railroad war. by Hirschfeld, Charles,1913-cn;
Bibliographical references included in "Notes" (p. 121-128)
Subjects: Michigan Central Railroad Company.; Railroads;
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The Conspiracy of Pontiac / by Parkman, Francis,1823-1893.; Parkman, Francis,1823-1893.History of the conspiracy of Pontiac and the war of the North American tribes against the English colonies after the conquest of Canada.;
Bibliography: p. [13].
Subjects: Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765.; Indians of North America;
© c1962., Collier Books,
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The Axmann conspiracy : the Nazi plan for a Fourth Reich and how the U.S. Army defeated it / by Selby, Scott Andrew.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Map of Axmann's Breakout from the Bunker -- Map of Zones of Allied Occupation -- Chronology of Background Events -- Dramatis Personae -- Prologue: Hitler's Bunker -- Breakout -- Joining the CIC -- Death Throes of the Third Reich -- Zero Hour -- The Informant -- Operation Nursery -- The First Arrests -- Life in Occupied Germany -- Upper and Lower Bavarian Groups -- Face-to-Face -- Expansion -- The Setup -- Capture -- The Roundup -- Epilogue."A trusted member of Hitler's inner circle, Artur Axmann, the head of the Hitler Youth, witnessed the Führer commit suicide in Berlin--but he would not let the Reich die with its leader. Evading capture, and with access to remnants of the regime's wealth, Axmann had enough followers to reestablish the Nazi party in the very heart of Allied-occupied Germany--and position himself to become dictator of the Fourth Reich. U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps Officer Jack Hunter was the perfect undercover operative. Fluent in German, he posed as a black marketeer to root out Nazi sympathizers and saboteurs after the war, and along with other CIC agents uncovered the extent of Axmann's conspiracy. This is the previously untold true story of the Nazi threat that continued in the wake of World War II and the espionage that defeated it"--From publisher description.
Subjects: National socialism.; Conspiracies; Axmann, Artur, 1913-1996.; Axmann, Artur, 1913-1996; Nazis; Hunter, Jack D.; United States. Army. Counter Intelligence Corps; Espionage, American;
© c2012., Berkley Books,
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A conspiracy so immense : the world of Joe McCarthy / by Oshinsky, David M.,1944-cn;
Bibliography: p. 565-579.
Subjects: McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957.; Internal security; Communism; Legislators; United States. Congress. Senate;
© c1983., Free Press ; Collier Macmillan,
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