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Paul C: Edge of Belief

Edge of Belief

A Utah con I never saw coming

What significance do the ancient myths of our ancestors have today, and what do they have to do with the challenges of the present? Far more than many believe. In times when social and political uncertainty increases or technological developments rapidly transform our world, these ancient stories are once again gaining attention. This book impressively demonstrates that myths are far more than romantic tales from past centuries. They are coded instructions for action in times of crisis-and those who read them correctly will discover strategies for courage, responsibility, and change.

The author combines sound cultural-historical knowledge with modern analysis and makes it clear: The ancient stories of Valhalla, Siegfried, and the gods of the Edda are not just cultural heritage, but practical guidance in turbulent times. They remind us that it is the individual who makes decisions when the community begins to hesitate. They show how to create order out of chaos and why forgetting these stories is a danger to every society.

This book is aimed at readers interested in myths, history, and cultural memory-and at all those seeking guidance in the present. Anyone who wants to learn why our ancient stories should not only be passed on, but also understood and utilized, will find inspiration, food for thought, and concrete impulses for action here.

An indispensable work for all who see in ancient myths not only the past, but also the guideposts for a self-determined future.
Hermann Selchow

German myths in the mirror of present

The heirs of legends

De la cour impériale à la cuisine de rue : la philosophie culinaire japonaise

L'évolution de la cuisine japonaise

LARGE PRINT EDITION
36 Disturbing True Crime Stories of Murder and Mayhem
Three Book Collection: Volumes 19, 20, and 21 of the True Crime Case Histories Series
***** This series can be read in any order *****

The true crime genre tends to revolve around the same notorious names, retold and reexamined until every detail becomes familiar. But for every killer who achieved infamy, dozens more committed equally heinous acts that barely made it past the local news. Their victims' stories remain untold, their families' grief unacknowledged by the wider world.
This collection digs deeper, unearthing cases that prove not all monsters are famous. Through careful research and compelling storytelling, these accounts reveal that the most disturbing crimes often happen far from the spotlight-in quiet suburbs, rural communities, and forgotten corners where evil thought no one was watching.
A sampling of the stories includes:

The Perfect Murder - She was 26 and planning her dream wedding. Her fiancé seemed perfect-a psychiatric nurse studying to become a doctor. But while she picked out flowers and finalized seating charts, he was Googling "chemicals to dissolve bodies."

The Body in the Garden - For eighteen years, an eccentric elderly woman hosted neighborhood barbecues. But her guests had no idea she was keeping an unthinkable secret wrapped in plastic in the garden shed, just feet from where children played.

The Bargain Basement - Patients came to him for cosmetic surgery at bargain-basement prices. But when emergency responders arrived at his basement operating room, they found the surgeon trying to save a dying patient with a wire coat hanger.

The Wrong Car - A college senior celebrating her final weeks before law school made the same decision millions make every weekend--she opened an app and requested a ride home. But the car that pulled up wasn't the rideshare she thought it was.

The Crown Hill Murder - A sixteen-year-old girl disappeared from her own home. Her family never suspected that someone they trusted completely had been planning her death for weeks.

The Social Media Killer - When a controlling husband's threats finally escalated to murder, he made a chilling decision: to document his crime in a way that would shock the world.

Plus thirty more chilling true crime cases.

These aren't stories ripped from headlines you've already read. They're deep dives into lesser-known cases, reconstructed from court transcripts, police files, and witness testimony. These aren't padded with speculation or cheap thrills-they're thoroughly researched investigations into humanity's capacity for evil when it believes it's invisible.

36 Disturbing Stories True Crime Stories

True Crime Case Histories - (Books 19, 20, & 21) LARGE PRINT EDITION

On March 18, 1990, in the early hours after St. Patrick's Day, two men dressed as police officers walked into Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and walked out with over $500 million in stolen art. Vermeer's The Concert, Rembrandt's The Storm on the Sea of Galilee, and works by Degas and Manet disappeared without a trace. It remains the most expensive and baffling art theft in history.
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist: Art, Ambition, and Unsolved Mystery (1990) offers a gripping deep dive into the events of that night and the decades-long investigation that followed. Author James G. Edwards II masterfully blends true crime with art history, exploring how a single robbery devastated a cultural institution, shook the art world, and fueled countless theories from mob connections to inside jobs.
Readers will encounter the legendary stolen works, the eccentric founder who built the museum, and the law enforcement efforts that have yielded no arrests, no recoveries, and no closure. Through historical detail and dramatic pacing, this book tells the full story behind an unsolved crime that continues to haunt and intrigue.

Art, Ambition, and Unsolved Mystery (1990)

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

Unmasking the Modern False Prophets: How to Discern and Guard Yourself Before It's Too Late is a bold, prophetic, deeply revealing book that exposes the hidden operations, strategies, and spiritual deceptions shaping today's prophetic landscape. This is not a theoretical study. It is a rare, insider-level blueprint that unveils how false prophets rise, how they infiltrate churches, and how sincere believers lose discernment without realizing it. The Modern Wolves In Sheep's Clothing are here!
Many Christians can sense that something is wrong in the modern prophetic movement-they see power, passion, and miracles, yet feel a disturbing lack of purity, holiness, and truth. This book explains why. It exposes the spiritual anatomy of deception, the stages of prophetic corruption, the psychology of prophetic drift, and the unseen realms that manipulate crowds, destinies, and entire churches.
Unmasking the Modern False Prophets blends Scripture, prophetic insight, experiential understanding, and practical discernment tools to equip you with spiritual clarity in a generation filled with noise, charisma, and counterfeit anointing. It is your spiritual defense system-your training manual for accurate discernment in the last days.

WHAT THIS BOOK REVEALS
¿ How true prophets are designed, formed, and tested by God
¿ The spiritual architecture behind prophetic calling
¿ The anatomy of a false prophet and how corruption begins
¿ The realms, dimensions, and sources of counterfeit power
¿ How divination hides inside prophetic environments
¿ Why believers lose discernment and fall for deception
¿ The dangerous signs of prophetic manipulation
¿ How to protect your soul from polluted altars and spiritual transfer
¿ How sexual, financial, and emotional manipulation operates
¿ How to discern prophetic accuracy vs. prophetic impurity
¿ The consequences of attacking false prophets blindly
¿ How to guard your home, destiny, family, and spiritual life

INSIDE THE BOOK
Part I - The Pattern of the True Prophet
Understand the nature, burdens, psychology, and spiritual wiring of genuine prophetic ministry.
Part II - The Fall, The False, and The Fabrication
Learn how prophetic corruption begins, how false power operates, and how deception evolves in stages.
Part III - Discernment
Master the tools, tests, and spiritual intelligence required to discern voices, spirits, and prophetic authenticity.
Part IV - Defense and Deliverance
Practical steps to guard your soul, protect your destiny, break free from manipulation, and stay aligned with the Holy Spirit.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
¿ Christians who feel confused by modern prophetic activity
¿ Believers who want spiritual clarity, protection, and discernment
¿ Leaders, pastors, intercessors, and prophetic people
¿ Anyone who has been wounded, misled, or manipulated by prophetic environments
¿ Those who want biblical, Spirit-led understanding-not hype, fear, or guesswork

KEY BENEFITS
You will learn to:
¿ Discern authentic prophetic voices from counterfeit ones
¿ Identify deceptive patterns before they destroy your life
¿ Protect yourself from spiritual transfer, manipulation, and polluted altars
¿ Strengthen your spiritual radar and sharpen your discernment
¿ Walk in purity, wisdom, and maturity in the last days
¿ Restore your confidence in true prophetic ministry
¿ Guard your destiny with intelligence and accuracy
Unmasking the Modern False Prophets is not entertainment. It is a warning, a weapon, and a wake-up call.
If you want clarity in a generation of confusion, this book will open your eyes, fortify your spirit, and keep you safe.

How to Discern and Guard Yourself Before It's Too Late

Wolves In Sheep Clothing - Unmasking The Modern False Prophets

Peter Grimes - charismatic con man, or misguided, thrill-seeking adventurer?
The incredible exploits of American Peter Grimes, the most audacious con artist of the twentieth century, reads like a wildly far-fetched Jazz Age novel, but it is all true. Given life's gifts in abundance, he used those gifts in all the wrong ways. Grimes grew up in the Pennsylvanian coal mining town of Scranton. However, ordinary life was never going to be an option. He had surrendered to an irresistible urge, a microbe he called the Wanderlust. Grimes certainly kept the authorities busy as he plied his trade across the globe. But would the piper eventually have to be paid?Hoodwinked is the first biography to meet the challenge of untangling Peter Grimes' life story. What really compelled him to carry out his breathtaking scams? What part did family background and opportunity play? And why do victims fall for swindlers such as Grimes?Cathy Koning's curiosity was initially piqued by the discovery of two love letters written by Grimes from Borneo. She was astounded to discover deception, and creativity, on a grand scale. Peter Grimes was the ultimate chameleon who took his cue for his next adventure from current events, new technologies, and even other con artists, with prison no deterrent whatsoever.Grimes connected with everyone from dare-devil aviators Phil Parmelee and Cliff Turpin, boxer and film actor Frank Moran, shady players in President Harding's administration, Hearst journalist Basil Woon, British aristocrat Baronet Hartwell, Buster Keaton, Tigran Sarkies, the owner of Singapore's Raffles Hotel, to the notorious religious cult leader William Riker, and Canadian shipping magnate Robert Dollar. He clearly knew how to work the room.Grimes also drugged and substituted a Norwegian sailor for himself in Japan in order to escape a second prison term in San Quentin. A top-level US government cover-up followed, kept hidden until now, as was Grimes' highly secretive, and highly profitable, bootlegging ventures with racketeers Waxey Gordon and Frank Costello during Prohibition.Lavishly illustrated, Hoodwinked is riveting reading for anyone searching for thought-provoking true crime and narrative non-fiction. 
Hoodwinked Testimonials

"Koning masterfully combines a biographical history of Peter Grimes, whilst keeping her reader on the edge of the seat. How on earth does he get away with it? You can't but help compromise your moral compass with sneaky admiration as he weaves his way to become one of the world's most creative and notorious con men." Sandi Keane-former Editor-in-Chief, Michael West Media and Editor, Independent Australia

"In Hoodwinked, Koning has created a spellbinding tale from the real life story of Peter Grimes, the charming and intriguing con man who grifted and lied his way across the world. His wild ride of a life will make you doubt that it could be real, but it was, and Koning's research is impeccable. A must read!" Alex de Fircks-Family Historian and Writer

"The extraordinary story of Peter Grimes and his daring escapades is so remarkable, it could easily be the plot of a movie. Through meticulous research and heartfelt dedication, Cathy Koning brings his incredible journey vividly to life." Fran Yeoh-Author of Christmas Island Archives website

The Extraordinary Life and Times of American Con Artist Peter Grimes

Hoodwinked

Pandemien, Kriege, Klimanotstand: Auch in der Vergangenheit haben die Menschen verheerende Katastrophen erlebt. Was können wir aus ihren Erfahrungen lernen?

Die Corona-Pandemie, die Klimakatastrophe, neue Kriege in Europa und im Nahen Osten: Wir scheinen vor einer noch nie da gewesenen, fatalen Extremsituation zu stehen. Doch in den letzten 800 Jahren haben die Menschen in Europa schon mehrmals der 'Apokalypse' ins Auge schauen müssen und die beginnende Endzeit befürchtet. Im 14. Jahrhundert hinterließ die Pest eine Spur der Verwüstung. Im späten 16. und 17. Jahrhundert verursachte eine Klimaverschlechterung eine quälend lange Serie von Hungersnöten, Seuchen und Kriegen. Im 20. Jahrhundert brachten Krieg und Vernichtung menschlichen Lebens in bisher ungekanntem Ausmaß die politische und moralische Ordnung auf der ganzen Welt aus der Balance. Diese extremen Szenarien markieren Brüche und gesellschaftliche Belastungsproben. Der Historiker Hartmut Lehmann erklärt leicht verständlich, was die Katastrophen für die Menschen in ihrem Alltag bedeuteten und was davon sie in Erinnerung behielten. Er fragt, welche Rolle Verschwörungstheorien bei all diesen Ereignissen spielten und wer als Sündenbock herhalten musste. Nicht zuletzt geht es darum, welche Lektionen aus den existentiellen Bedrohungen der Vergangenheit uns heute helfen könnten, die Herausforderungen unserer Zeit zu bewältigen.

Lektionen aus vergangenen Katastrophen

Apokalypsen

Peter Grimes - charismatic con man, or misguided, thrill-seeking adventurer?The incredible exploits of American Peter Grimes, the most audacious con artist of the twentieth century, reads like a wildly far-fetched Jazz Age novel, but it is all true. Given life's gifts in abundance, he used those gifts in all the wrong ways. Grimes grew up in the Pennsylvanian coal mining town of Scranton. However, ordinary life was never going to be an option. He had surrendered to an irresistible urge, a microbe he called the Wanderlust. Grimes certainly kept the authorities busy as he plied his trade across the globe. But would the piper eventually have to be paid?Hoodwinked is the first biography to meet the challenge of untangling Peter Grimes' life story. What really compelled him to carry out his breathtaking scams? What part did family background and opportunity play? And why do victims fall for swindlers such as Grimes?Cathy Koning's curiosity was initially piqued by the discovery of two love letters written by Grimes from Borneo. She was astounded to discover deception, and creativity, on a grand scale. Peter Grimes was the ultimate chameleon who took his cue for his next adventure from current events, new technologies, and even other con artists, with prison no deterrent whatsoever.Grimes connected with everyone from dare-devil aviators Phil Parmelee and Cliff Turpin, boxer and film actor Frank Moran, shady players in President Harding's administration, Hearst journalist Basil Woon, British aristocrat Baronet Hartwell, Buster Keaton, Tigran Sarkies, the owner of Singapore's Raffles Hotel, to the notorious religious cult leader William Riker, and Canadian shipping magnate Robert Dollar. He clearly knew how to work the room.Grimes also drugged and substituted a Norwegian sailor for himself in Japan in order to escape a second prison term in San Quentin. A top-level US government cover-up followed, kept hidden until now, as was Grimes' highly secretive, and highly profitable, bootlegging ventures with racketeers Waxey Gordon and Frank Costello during Prohibition.Lavishly illustrated, Hoodwinked is riveting reading for anyone searching for thought-provoking true crime and narrative non-fiction books.
Hoodwinked Testimonials
"Koning masterfully combines a biographical history of Peter Grimes, whilst keeping her reader on the edge of the seat. How on earth does he get away with it? You can't but help compromise your moral compass with sneaky admiration as he weaves his way to become one of the world's most creative and notorious con men." Sandi Keane-former Editor-in-Chief, Michael West Media and Editor, Independent Australia

"In Hoodwinked, Koning has created a spellbinding tale from the real life story of Peter Grimes, the charming and intriguing con man who grifted and lied his way across the world. His wild ride of a life will make you doubt that it could be real, but it was, and Koning's research is impeccable. A must read!" Alex de Fircks-Family Historian and Writer

"The extraordinary story of Peter Grimes and his daring escapades is so remarkable, it could easily be the plot of a movie. Through meticulous research and heartfelt dedication, Cathy Koning brings his incredible journey vividly to life." Fran Yeoh-Author of Christmas Island Archives website

Welche Bedeutung haben die alten Mythen unserer Vorfahren heutzutage und was haben sie mit den Herausforderungen der Gegenwart zu tun? Weitaus mehr, als viele glauben. In allen Zeiten, in denen gesellschaftliche und politische Unsicherheiten zunehmen oder technologische Entwicklungen unsere Welt rasant verändern, rücken die alten Geschichten wieder ins Bewusstsein. Dieses Buch zeigt eindrucksvoll, dass Mythen weit mehr sind als romantische Erzählungen aus vergangenen Jahrhunderten. Sie sind verschlüsselte Handlungsanleitungen für Krisenzeiten - und wer sie richtig liest, entdeckt darin Strategien für Mut, Verantwortung und Wandel.

Der Autor verbindet fundiertes kulturgeschichtliches Wissen mit moderner Analyse und macht deutlich: Die alten Erzählungen von Walhall, Siegfried oder den Göttern der Edda sind nicht nur kulturelles Erbe, sondern praktische Lebenshilfe in unruhigen Zeiten. Sie erinnern uns daran, dass es der Einzelne ist, der Entscheidungen trifft, wenn die Gemeinschaft zu zaudern beginnt. Sie zeigen, wie man aus Chaos Ordnung schafft und warum das Vergessen dieser Geschichten eine Gefahr für jede Gesellschaft ist.

Dieses Buch richtet sich an Leserinnen und Leser, die sich für Mythen, Geschichte und kulturelles Gedächtnis interessieren - und an all jene, die in der Gegenwart nach Orientierung suchen. Wer erfahren möchte, warum unsere alten Geschichten nicht nur überliefert, sondern verstanden und genutzt werden sollten, findet hier Inspiration, Denkanstöße und konkrete Handlungsimpulse.

Ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, die in den alten Mythen nicht nur die Vergangenheit, sondern die Wegweiser für eine selbstbestimmte Zukunft erkennen.
Hermann Selchow

Deutsche Mythen im Spiegel der Gegenwart

Die Erben der Legenden

Obtain an inside look at a real-life Ponzi scheme from the vantage point of one of its victims.
We've all heard of Ponzi schemes, but what happens when you're the victim of one?
After a 30-year career with the 3M Company, Pat Dougherty retired on December 1, 2022. Prior to retiring, he invested in a clean energy company called Rhino Onward International (ROI) that claimed to be seeking investors to fund a clean energy hydrogen plant in Arizona. Having friends in management positions with ROI, Dougherty considered it to be a secure investment, but that trust was soon to be shattered!
In the fall of 2023, ROI shut its doors, and it was revealed that the two founders had been skimming money from ROI to pay off other business ventures, other investments, and to fund their lavish lifestyles. And as more information came to light, it was revealed that their scam involved roughly 250 investors to the tune of close to $50M. Having personally lost a good chunk of his retirement savings, Dougherty decided to tell his story and expose these two for the Con Artists they are!
In Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, Dougherty chronicles his ordeal from the time of his initial investment to the revelation of the scam. Relating his experiences and utilizing his digital communication with the company's two founders, Dougherty exposes the depth of their lies and deception. Offering readers a unique look at the inner workings of a Ponzi scheme, Dougherty's firsthand account is a stark reminder that if an investment opportunity looks too good to be true, then it probably is.

A Ponzi Scheme Victim's Story

Wolves in Sheep's Clothing

'A burst of brilliance' - Cal Flyn'Made me look at the night sky in a completely different way.' - Will MillardWhen the Sky Falls&nbsp;is a global cultural history of shooting stars spanning from the prehistoric to the present day, and exploring beliefs, superstitions, and the relationship between humanity and meteors throughout time.Structured across four parts - 'Art, Culture and the Meteor', 'Utilising Space Rocks', 'Belief and Superstition' and 'Shooting Stars' Influence on History' - the book explores the varied influences the shooting star has had on our global culture and history from the governing of kings, queens and emperors, to folklore, superstitions, myths, art, music and literature, not to mention the various scientific advancements and applications that meteors have allowed.In the present day - an era largely devoid of superstition and belief - more than anything else, a shooting star symbolises hope: an irrational excuse to make a wish in an increasingly rational world. Despite (or perhaps because of) light pollution decreasing our ability to witness the night sky in the 21st century, the shooting star retains its magic. For anyone - from the tired Russian drivers who witnessed the Chelyabinsk Event in 2013, to the amateur stargazer catching a glimpse of a falling Perseid - a shooting star tearing through the black still feels like a little miracle: this book tells their captivating story.

A human history of shooting stars

When the Sky Falls

Edge of Belief

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