The Encyclopedia of Deception examines lying from multiple perspectives drawn from the disciplines of social psychology, sociology, history, business, political science, cultural anthropology, moral philosophy, theology, law, family studies, evolutionary biology, philosophy, and more. From the “little white lie,” to lying on a resume, to the grandiose lies of presidents, this two-volume reference explores the phenomenon of lying in a multidisciplinary context to elucidate this common aspect of our daily lives. Not only a cultural phenomenon historically, lying is a frequent occurrence in our everyday lives. Research shows that we are likely to lie or intentionally deceive others several times a day or in one out of every four conversations that lasts more than 10 minutes. Key Features: More than 360 authored by key figures in the field are organized A-to-Z in two volumes, which are available in both print and electronic formats. Entries are written in a clear and accessible style that invites readers to explore and reflect on the use of lying and self-deception. Each article concludes with cross references to related entries and further readings. This academic, multi-author reference work will serve as a general, non-technical resource for students and researchers within social and behavioral science programs who seek to better understand the historical role of lying and how it is employed in modern society.

This book contains hundreds of predictions covering dates from now up to the year 2100, not only by Nostradamus himself, but by other great and famous mystics.

According to the author, who has spent many years translating the original works of the most famous seer of all time, humankind could soon find itself plunging headlong into a holocaust whose destruction could well be of planetary proportions. Manuelian believes that the present situation in the world -- Nationalism vis a vis Globalism; the resurgence of neo-Fascism and Imperialism; the rise of Islamic Fundamentalism; the prevalent economic woes all over the world; ethnic conflicts and regional wars -- are all reminders of a precarious world that is teetering and tottering dangerously and that the coming years until the turn of the century could be the most critical in the overall life of the planet.

The author applies a new dating system to the predictions of Nostradamus in order to present detailed prophecies of what the 21st century may hold in store.

Based upon a more optimistic outlook than mo st books that delve into the prophecies of 16th century seer, Nostradamus, this study challenges many of the traditional views put forward regarding his predictions. '

Whether you call them gods, angels, ETs, or aliens, sufficient proof now exists that beings more advanced than humans have influenced our history. Evidence suggests that these outsiders shaped our religions, genes, technology, and cultures. In fact, they may have provided the impetus for modern civilization. Paul Von Ward investigates why modern science and religion refuse to address the possibility that humans interact with Advanced Beings (ABs). He reviews sacred texts, myths and legends--from the Old Testament, Hebrew texts, and the Vedas, to the Greek myths, Sumerian tablets, and other historical sources to make the link between religions, their gods, and alien intervention. He shows how this history of AB intervention has been suppressed and challenges readers to reexamine the origins of notions like “divine revelation” to find common ground among the world’s cultures and religions. Previously published as God, Genes, and Consciousness.