Life Con

In Scam Goddess, Laci recounts how her scammer instincts have guided her throughout her life—from a religious childhood in rural Texas, to a stint as a city bartender at what might have been a drug front, to swindling her way past the gatekeepers of Hollywood—recounting the greatest true-crime scam stories that inspired her along the way. Whether it’s by the beauty industry, capitalism, or the people we date, we’re all getting scammed. In this book, Laci identifies the secrets to flipping the script and coming out ahead.

The art world is a much dirtier, nastier business than you might expect. Tony Tetro, one of the most renowned art forgers in history, will make you question every masterpiece you’ve ever seen in a museum, gallery, or private collection. Tetro’s “Rembrandts,” “Caravaggios,” “Miros,” and hundreds of other works now hang on walls around the globe.

On a spring day in 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson wandered into the Pacific Ocean and vanished. Weeks later she reappeared in the desert, claiming to have been kidnapped. A national media frenzy and months of investigation ensued. Who was this woman? America’s most famous evangelist, McPherson was a sophisticated marketer who used spectacle, storytelling, and the newest technology—including her own radio station—to bring God’s message to the masses.

Raam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn't make the middle school's basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable . . . but not in the way he'd hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp's golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral.

This program is read by the author. When detective Ron Stallworth, the first Black detective in the history of the Colorado Springs Police Department, comes across a classified ad in the local paper asking for all those interested in joining the Ku Klux Klan to contact a PO box, Detective Stallworth does his job and responds with interest, using his real name while posing as a White man.

David Miller had a dream job and a beautiful family. But one perfect life wasn't enough. So he pretended to be an attorney, then a CIA agent. And he secretly married another woman. He juggled it all quite well—until the day his two wives found out about each other. Miller groped for ways to hold on to his finances and reputation. But when he tried using a gun to silence his second wife, his carefully constructed façade of power and wealth exploded.

Lo que vas a encontrar en este libro es una caja de herramientas prácticas para mejorar, día a día, tu salud física y mental, tus relaciones y tu economía. Más de doscientas personas han pasado por Tengo un Plan y nos han permitido reunir todas estas claves. Te ofrecemos 39 principios de los mayores expertos en cada área, sintetizados con el objetivo de que los apliques fácilmente en tu rutina. Si consigues hacer tuyo uno de estos principios y que tu vida sea un poco mejor, para nosotros ya habrá merecido la pena.

Este audio libro pretende hacerte pensar, de forma amena y clara, para ordenar ideas, para priorizar, y para ayudarte a tomar decisiones. Con un enfoque muy sencillo, cercano y práctico, este libro te quiere hacer reflexionar sobre la importancia de vivir una vida con sentido. Valoramos a las personas por su manera de ser, por sus actitudes, no por sus conocimientos, sus títulos, o su experiencia. Todas las personas fantásticas tienen una manera de ser fantástica, y todas las personas mediocres tienen una manera de ser mediocre.

Con treinta años Laura deja a su pareja y abandona Ibiza para mudarse a Nueva York. Su juventud ha estado marcada por la relación con su padre, un hombre intolerante; su madre, que desapareció para regresar cinco años después; y Pablo, su hermano, que encuentra en la pintura la manera de luchar contra la enfermedad mental que padece.

Victor Lustig: The Life and Legacy of the 20th Century’s Most Notorious Con Artist profiles one of the most eccentric personalities of his age. You will learn about Victor Lustig like never before.

The Hardy Boys are visiting Paris! Joe is excited to check out all the street art he's heard about. And Frank can't wait to go to all the museums he's researched. On their very first day in the city, the brothers are woken up early in the morning by fireworks. But these are no ordinary fireworks. They are a part of elaborate cover for the heist of a priceless artifact.

The Purpose-Driven Life takes the groundbreaking message of the award-winning Purpose-Driven Church and goes deeper, applying it to the lifestyle of individual Christians. This book helps readers understand God’s incredible plan for their lives. Warren enables them to see "the big picture" of what life is all about and begin to live the life God created them to live.

It seems lately that Poppy Lively is invisible to everyone but the IRS. After her accountant absconded with her life savings, newly bankrupt Poppy is on the verge of losing her home when an old flame, now a hotshot producer, gives her a surprising way out: a job in costumes on a Hollywood film set. It’s a bold move to pack her bags, keep secrets from her daughter, and head to Los Angeles, but Poppy's a capable person—how hard can a job in wardrobe be?

Cada semana en el show Despierta América de Univision, Ismael Cala nos inspira para despertar a la vida y hallar la felicidad. Y ahora, en Despierta con Cala encontrarás la motivación para equilibrar tu vida y seguir adelante, con paz y alegría. Ismael Cala te invita a que visualices tu vida como una cuerda floja en la que avanzas con los brazos abiertos, intentado hacer malabares con siete pelotas #siete aspectos de la vida, algunos más delicados que otros#, que no puedes dejar caer... Y mucho menos puedes caer tú mismo al vacío.

Picking up where TrickBaby left off, we dive into the world of Johnny O'Brien, better known as White Folks. After learning to use his fair skin to his advantage to rise to the top of the Chicago con game, Folks is back for the big money and the big stakes of the long con. Following the death of his partner and mentor, Blue, Folks takes off for Canada. Having honed his skills and polished his acting, Johnny is done cheating marks out of small money.

Max the Forger is an artist and gentleman whose colorful lifestyle has spanned over 70 years. He has lived under the strict regime of Barnardo’s children’s homes, been an elephant handler in the circus, lived rough, busked his way from Brighton to Bombay, sold his fakes up and down the country, dined with dukes, socialized with celebrities, associated with gangsters, served time in prison, and donated tens of thousands to charity. And through it all, he never stopped smiling, and loving life - and missing his mum.

En esta sencilla guía paso a paso, el autor de bestsellers internacionales Marc Reklau te muestra cómo puedes encontrar tu propósito. El propio Marc estuvo perdido durante la mayoría de tiempo en su vida y finalmente encontró su propósito cuando tenía cuarenta años, así que pensó que por qué no contarte su versión de los hechos. Podrías ahorrarte un par de años de confusión.

Toby Dorr's memoir exemplifies a story of redemption through her recounting the events that led to aiding a convicted murderer's escape from prison. Her story is a testament to the power of transformation and personal growth in a most unexpected way.

A gripping collection of stories of human criminality at its most bizarre.

These unusual, sensational murders recall not only gruesome historical crimes, but also touch on shocking and macabre modern murders. Included are details of groundbreaking advances in crime detection, law enforcement, and forensic science. This is the top-secret report on the most grisly, and unusual, criminal activity of our time.

Este libro te ayuda a gestionar tus emociones: miedo, culpa, rabia, tristeza, etc. Contiene una serie de ejercicios prácticos para que puedas realizar tu propio proceso de crecimiento y alcanzar un mayor estado de relajación, felicidad y éxito. Es una guía indispensable para aumentar tu autoestima y satisfacción.