'The ultimate takedown' New York Times 'The problem of Facebook is Zuckerberg. And the question posed by this splendid book is: what are we going to do about him?' Observer 'A comprehensive account . . . drawn from first-hand testimonies. Thoroughly engaging' The Times 'What marks this book out is how it gets under the corporate bonnet . . . to build a picture of astounding corporate arrogance and irresponsibility' Sunday Times 'An explosive new book' Daily Mail __________________________________________ Award-winning New York Times reporters Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang unveil the tech story of our times in a riveting, behind-the-scenes exposé that offers the definitive account of Facebook's fall from grace. Once one of Silicon Valley's greatest success stories, for the past five years, Facebook has been under constant fire, roiled by controversies and crises. It turns out that while the tech giant was connecting the world, they were also mishandling users' data, allowing the spread of fake news, and the amplification of dangerous, polarising hate speech. Critics framed the narrative as the irreconcilable conflict between the platform's lofty mission to advance society by bringing people together while also profiting off of them. The company, many said, had simply lost its way. But the truth is far more complex. Drawing on their unrivalled sources, Frenkel and Kang take readers inside the complex court politics, alliances and rivalries within the company, its growing political influence as well as its skirmishes with privacy groups and the FTC, to shine a light on the fatal cracks in the architecture of the tech behemoth. Their explosive, exclusive reporting led them to a shocking conclusion: The missteps of the last five years were not an anomaly but an inevitability - this is how the platform was built to perform. In a period of great upheaval, growth has remained the one constant under the leadership of Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg. Each has stood by as their technology is co-opted by hate-mongers, criminals and corrupt political regimes across the globe, with devastating consequences. In An Ugly Truth, they are at last held accountable.

This is a fiction based on facts and premises that exist in our modern world. To alert and inform the public at large that there are an estimated 1 million individuals a year, 70% of those are women and preteen children, the majority abducted and sold for as little as 900 US dollars. Becoming items of merchandise in the modern Global Trafficking of Human Slaves that today earns a net profit in the hundreds of billions, to those who enslave for profit. Told from the viewpoint of a young girl so entangled in this ugly enterprise, now finds herself transformed into a rare item of merchandise for sale. The viewpoint of her close friend who is also targeted for the same fate. Last the lonely man who via revelation realizes his collective responsibility for the continued existence of this the most ugly and evil human enterprises, and the penance he will undertake for the salvation of them all.

The pages in the book take you on a reflective journey of your life while absorbing the words written. A controversial view on Live Identity Finance and the Emotions created during the processes of life. We are all unique and yet somehow insist on conforming to the beliefs of others. Life is about preventing yourself from waking up in someone else's dream. A guide to touch on the topics less spoken of and the introduction to a series of books to follow. Dealing with Growing up issues to marriage, parenting, separation, and grief. They will include a detailed exposé on the everyday unimaginable situation not spoken about in fear of taking away someone else's financial gains. You can begin to advocate for your own LIFE, with the right resources and confidence.

Buy now to get the main key ideas from Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang’s An Ugly Truth In An Ugly Truth (2021), Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang document Facebook’s ongoing battles and fight for domination. They reveal how the biggest social media network worldwide played a role in the Myanmar genocide and other horrific events, facilitated foreign interference in the 2016 US election, allowed access to private data without users’ consent, and shared their information with other apps. It is true that Mark Zuckerberg’s tech giant has positively contributed to societies and communities in various ways, but Facebook has constantly faced challenges and caused controversies due to its privacy abuse and lack of misinformation censorship. Many opponents have tried to take it down over the years, yet Zuckerberg never fails to give his business the right push to rise and thrive again.

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"Sara's story only grew louder, braver, bolder with her death. It's a story that we all need to keep hearing." -- Lisa-Jo Baker, bestselling author of Surprised by Motherhood Sara Frankl knew she had a terminal disease, but she didn't let it stop her from living. In the face of immeasurable pain, Sara chose joy -- again and again. Her unforgettable message of hope and purpose lives on, even after her death, in her words. Choose Joy is a compilation of the lessons Sara learned while she was dying, written in her own words and sewn together by her close friend Mary Carver. It is a reminder to see the beauty in life, even when it looks nothing like you hoped or planned. In a world full of tragedy, choosing joy is no small task -- but, as Sara knew, the importance lies in the choosing. Once you learn to make that choice, every day, no matter what happens, joy will come.

Beauty queen, evil stepmother... and ugly duckling? In this retake of the classic fairy tale, The Ugly Duckling, learn the origin story of Tammy Norwell, the mean stepmother character in Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series. BONUS! Read the first chapter of Pumpkin Run, Book 1 of the Castlewood High Tales Series, included at the end of this story.

In a deliciously sexy twist on the classic game, USA Today bestselling author Mira Lyn Kelly proves that when playing truth or dare—always choose dare. After her one attempt at commitment ends in the worst kind of betrayal, Maggie Lawson vows that the only people she’ll love ’til death do they part will be her friends. Unfortunately that means Maggie letting her bestie rope her into a year-long dating dare: score a new date each month or pay a penalty. Seems doable—until Maggie’s date stands her up, leaving only one option: the sexy stud who just moved in upstairs. The problem? He and Maggie can’t stop fighting—and that’s just the beginning. His name is Tyler Wells and the last thing he needs is his neighbor distracting him with her girl-next-door smile and sharp tongue. Tyler’s in Chicago for one reason: to woo back his selfish ex in order to reclaim the child he once thought was his—and that means keeping Maggie out of his bed. A tall order, since Maggie has become a bigger temptation than he ever expected to face. But before they can even consider leaving the past behind, Maggie and Tyler must accept a brand-new dare: real, forever love. Praise for Truth or Dare “It’s clear from the beginning that all the snark between Tyler and Maggie is masking a powerful attraction that they both wish to ignore. Every time they resist just makes every time they give in that much hotter (and sweeter).”—Library Journal “Truth or Dare is a sexy, heartfelt story about hard choices, sweet temptation, and forever love!”—USA Today bestselling author Tina Wainscott “I so enjoyed this book! Incredible tension, a great cast of characters—undoubtedly all ready for their books—some very funny moments and lines (‘Friends don’t let friends take their wine home in a baggie’!) and some really gooey emotional conflict.”—Molly O’Keefe, author of Indecent Proposal “Delicious tension, raw emotion, and plenty of heat make Truth or Dare a sexy, witty read.”—Elisabeth Barrett, author of the Star Harbor series “Mira Lynn Kelly is a master storyteller, and she proved it again here. She crafted unforgettable characters that wormed their way into the reader’s heart. You could never go wrong reading one of her books!”—The Romance Reviews Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

This is book 2 of the Beasts MC romance series! Book 3 is available everywhere now I’m rock hard and ready to break her. She’s in my bed for her own protection. But there’s nothing to protect her from me. Who cares that our marriage is fake? The night I have planned for my new bride is going to be very, very real. KELLAN I didn’t ask for this. She didn’t, either. But someone is determined to hurt and destroy my MC president’s daughter. And it’s fallen to me to keep her safe. Caught without options, I marry her and take her as my wife. Emma is gorgeous and smart – far too good for a violent biker like me. That doesn’t stop me from putting my hands all over her. I love the way she moans my name, the way she moves under the cover of darkness. I can’t stop wanting her, no matter how hard I try. But danger is never far behind. I know I should let Emma go. I’m not the right man for her. But my vows have become real. In my heart, Emma is mine. To have. To hold. To feel. To own. She’s a biker’s bride… ‘Til death do us part. EMMA When my father tells me to marry his second-in-command, I’m frozen in shock. I had always sworn I’d never get involved with a biker. I’d seen too much. The club tore families apart. I wouldn’t let that happen to me. But then my father tells me he’s dying. And a mysterious man tries to assault me in the middle of the night. Something is happening, something that scares me. I have no choice but to follow my father’s orders. That’s how I became the outlaw’s bride. Kellan is a beast and a monster. A killer, a sinner, a rogue. But he kisses me at the altar with so much passion that my heart comes to a standstill. I shouldn’t want him. He’s not the man I imagined as my husband. But as my dad’s enemies get closer, I can’t stop wanting our marriage to be real. Our lives are on the line. And I realize that, although Kellan might not be the man I ever predicted for myself… He’s the one I’m falling for. And he’s the one I’ll be with. As long as we both shall live. *** Fake wedding with a hot bad boy biker? How could anyone say no?? Check out ROCK HARD by bestselling motorcycle club romance author Zoey Parker if you love fake marriage romance with unexpected babies and hot sex, or if you like reading MC romance series about alpha male bad boy bikers. I promise that this new adult contemporary romance will blow you away with its themes of dark romance, hot sex, and never-ending passion. So what are you waiting for??