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Popular Culture November 2019
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Maybe you're wondering how to make the scam phone calls stop. Perhaps someone has stolen your credit card number. Or you've been a victim of identity theft. Even if you haven't yet been the target of a crime, con artists are always out there, waiting for the right moment to steal your information, your money, and your life. Frank Abagnale reveals the latest tricks that today's scammers, hackers, and con artists use to steal your money and personal information often online and over the phone. Using plain language and vivid examples, Abagnale reveals hundreds of tips, including: The best way to protect your phone from being hacked; The only time you should ever use a debit card; The one type of photo you should never post on social media; The only conditions under which you should use WiFi networks at the airport; The safest way to use an ATM.
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Be a Free Range Human: Escape the 9-5, create a life you love and still pay the bills by Marianne CantwellTrapped in a job or business that's "just not you"? Always dreaming of your next vacation or living for the weekend? Marianne Cantwell's straight-talking bestseller will help you break out of that career cage and Be A Free Range Human. It's about much more than just quitting your job and becoming your own boss. It's about life on your terms, working when, where and how you want so you don't have to fit yourself into someone else's box to make a great income.
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Face it by Debbie HarryHarry recounts her path from glorious commercial success to heroin addiction, the near-death of partner Chris Stein, a heart-wrenching bankruptcy, and Blondie's breakup as a band, to her multifaceted acting career in more than thirty films, a stunning solo career and the triumphant return of her band, and her tireless advocacy for the environment and LGBTQ rights.
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Superstition: Light side; Dark side by Sally CoulthardEver wondered why we touch wood, salute magpies, skip over cracks and throw salt over our shoulders? Then Sally Coulthard has the answer as she gets under the skin of these peculiar pastimes in her new book Superstition. Exploring the history and background of fifty of these fascinating cultural behaviours, discover how they affected our everyday life and why many of these beliefs are still pertinent today. By looking at the material circumstances and challenging environments of our forefathers we start to understand how strange rituals and rules give comfort and reassurance, whether it's hoping for a good harvest, wishing our loved ones a safe journey or trying for a baby. Superstition aims not only to give readers a fascinating insight into recent history but also bring a smile of recognition that, perhaps, we've got more in common with our superstitious ancestors than we'd care to admit.
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The Simpsons: A cultural history by Moritz FinkThis book looks at The Simpsons place in the pop culture firmament, from inspirations like Mad magazine to its critical role in the renaissance of animated television. The author recounts the birth of the show, discusses its remarkable merchandising success, and examines the show's popularity as the longest running episodic programme in TV history.
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Star Wars: Scum and villainy: Case files on the galaxy's most notorious by Pablo HidalgoStar Wars: Scum and Villainy profiles the misdeeds of infamous smugglers, pirates, gamblers, bounty hunters, and thieves throughout galactic history. Page through the case files of three generations of galactic law-enforcers and explore their case reports, surveillance images, warrants, artifacts, and much more.
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How to go plastic free: Eco tips for busy people
by Caroline Jones
Packed with simple and practical ways to start reducing the amount of plastic you use, How to Go Plastic Free will show you how to eliminate plastic from your life, one step at a time.
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An easy pedal: Convert your bicycle to a low-cost pedal assist electric by Richard Jakl"The converting of my bicycle to a pedal assist electric started with the idea of putting to use an automotive power window motor I had for many years. The step by step building instructions, detailed drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, complete material lists and many pictures should greatly help in building and assembly. Hopefully you can make this a fun project as it was for me."
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Dust & grooves: Adventures in record collecting by Eilon PazDraws on six years of travel throughout the world to explore the vinyl collections of famous and unknown DJs, producers, dealers and everyday enthusiasts, pairing photographic essays with in-depth interviews on individual histories and collections.
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