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Texas gold volume 1
Language
English
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Enduring a highly publicized downfall when her husband's fraudulent activities and faithlessness are discovered, Texas socialite Claire starts over against terrible odds to save her family and discover a better life.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Recounts the story behind Theranos, the medical equipment company that misled investors to believe they developed a revolutionary blood testing machine, detailing how its CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, perpetuated the lie to bolster the value of the company by billions.
Author
Publisher
Greywolf Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the hoax as a distinct American phenomenon, exploring the roles of stereotype, suspicion, and racism as factors that have shaped fraudulent activities from the heyday of P.T. Barnum through the "fake news" activities of modern politicians.
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Language
English
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"When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire, after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. In Going Infinite, Lewis takes readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
“Olmsted makes you insanely hungry and steaming mad—a must-read for anyone who cares deeply about the safety of our food and the welfare of our planet.” —Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue! Bible series
“The world is full of delicious, lovingly crafted foods that embody the terrain, weather, and culture of their origins. Unfortunately, it’s also full of brazen impostors. In this entertaining and...
“The world is full of delicious, lovingly crafted foods that embody the terrain, weather, and culture of their origins. Unfortunately, it’s also full of brazen impostors. In this entertaining and...
8) Online scams
Author
Series
Publisher
BrightPoint Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
The internet makes shopping easy, but it also makes it easy for scammers to take advantage of people and steal their money. Online Scams examines the kinds of crimes that people carry out online and explains the warning signs to watch out for.
Publisher
Vertical Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.
Author
Series
Gabriel Allon novels volume 22
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
In this thrilling story of deception in the world of international fine art, restorer and spy Gabriel Allon scours Europe for the secret behind the forgery of a 17th-century masterpiece that has fooled experts and exchanged hands for millions.
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