Tom Phillips

A história de "Verdade", de Tom Phillips, é fantástica. O manuscrito deste livro foi roubado de uma gráfica nos arredores de Londres em 2019 e encontrado numa estante da Biblioteca do Congresso Americano no mesmo ano, com correçes nas margens de suas paginas. A caligrafia das correçes foram identificadas como sendo...OK, tudo isso ai e mentira. Vamos aos fatos reais:"Verdade" narra casos reais de pessoas, paises e invençes ficticias ao longo da historia. Nele, Tom Phillips, o editor-chefe da empresa de checagem de fatos mais importante do Reino Unido, discorre de forma leve e engraçada sobre como nos, seres humanos ou seja, eu e voce tambem somos uns trouxas que acreditam em um monte de lorotas com todos os sinais de serem conversa fiada.Numa epoca em que fake news tornaram-se este fenomeno politico to relevante, vale conhecer o curriculo das grandes mentiras que nos foram contadas ao longo do tempo.

Online dating was supposed to make life easier, to help us bypass cheesy chat-up lines and avoid those awkward getting-to-know-you chats. But thanks to Tinder, the worlds favourite dating app, you can now be horrified by lewd come-ons, cringe at incompetent smalltalk and wonder at what some people think passes for banterin the comfort of your own home! Isnt technology great?Featuring some of the most awkward, embarrassing and outright insane Tinder conversations ever committed to smartphone, this is an essential - and entertaining - guide to how NOT to use Tinder.

Superb entertaining Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charm Telegraph Exceptionally funny from cover to cover it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtful Irish Independent Fans of Phillips s earlier books Humans and Truth will be pleased that the ex BuzzFeed editor is on form not letting the grimness of his subject spoil his gagsmithery Guardian A great read Phillips fills his timeline of unfilled apocalypses with wry humour New Scientist Do you feel like we re living in the end times Does it seem like everything is on fire and one disaster follows another Here s a small comfort you re not the first to feel that way If there s one thing that people throughout history have agreed on it s that history wasn t going to be around for much longer This book is about the apocalypse and how humans have always believed it to be very f cking nigh Across thousands of years we ll meet weird cults failed prophets and mass panics holy warriors leading revolts in anticipation of the last days and suburbanites waiting for aliens to rescue them from a doomed Earth We ll journey back to the worst period to be alive as the world reeled from a simultaneous pandemic and climat

This work tells the story of the 20th century using images and messages from 2000 picture postcards. The postcards depict the day-to-day life of people and what mattered to them, pleased them, shocked or amused them via the cards they chose to send. Year-by-year the book presents everyone from the high and mighty to the low and the worthy talking about the characters, events and hot spots of the century. Saucy seaside jokes, the disasters of the war, the hazards of travel, the caprices of life in work and leisure - all are pictured and discussed. Each year begins with postcard views of the New York skyline and of Piccadily Circus. Though centred on Britain and the USA, cards come from every corner of the world, from Los Angeles to Beijing, from Antarctica to Alaska. Themes which evolved with the century emerge including: transportation (aviation takes us from the Wright Brothers to the moon); cinema; the role of women; fashion; and holidays. Each postcard is accompanied by a caption which places its message in context.

Do you feel like we re living in the end times Does it seem like everything is on fire and one disaster follows another Here s a small comfort you re not the first to feel that way If there s one thing that people throughout history have agreed on it s that history wasn t going to be around for much longer This book is about the apocalypse and how humans have always believed it to be very f cking nigh Across thousands of years we ll meet weird cults failed prophets and mass panics holy warriors leading revolts in anticipation of the last days and suburbanites waiting for aliens to rescue them from a doomed Earth We ll journey back to the worst period to be alive as the world reeled from a simultaneous pandemic and climate crisis And we ll look to the future to ask the unnerving question how might it all end But it s also a book about how we live in a world where catastrophe is always looming whether it s a madman with a nuclear button or the slow burn of environmental collapse Because when we talk about the end of the world what we really mean is the end of our world Our obsession with doomsday is really about change our fear of it and our desire for it and how ultimately we can find hope in it Praise for the Brief History

And they all lived happily ever after or so we are told in folk and fairy stories when we are young but then we grow up and realise that life isnt all roses and happy endings. Life is hard, life is brutal, life is raw and we just have to pick our way through it the best we can.These traditional folk tales for adults explores the unhappily ever afters we so rarely see in stories. Each tale is expanded and the world built around them, bringing them to life, each posing a different moral question. Its not all serious, but take heed of the lessons they teach, and use them to avoid an unhappy ever after of your own...

UMA VIAGEM EMOCIONANTE PELOS MOMENTOS MAIS CATASTRÓFICOS DA HISTÓRIA DA HUMANIDADE«Por muito longe que a humanidade vá, por muitos desafios que conquistemos, a catástrofe está sempre ao virar da esqu

Nestled within our green and pleasant land lies pockets of emerald trees. Their roots search deep into the ground and the branches reach high towards the sun. For centuries some of these have stood watching and listening to the human creatures living among them, hearing their stories and remembering. What mysteries could these woodlands tell if the trees could speak? Stories of brave deeds and foolish, star-crossed lovers, of monsters, giants and witches, hobs and kings. Discover the secrets of our forests in this engaging collection of folk tales.

God is moving today!God desires to draw all people to Himself. He is awakening the world through the reconciling love of Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit. What if the Lord was already awakening you, your family, your church, your city? Are you willing to let His Spirit, without warning, sweep through your own life?In Jesus Now, join Dr. Phillips as he explores: the themes and patterns of previous revivals that are becoming apparent today. the unpredictable, untamed purposefulness of God to draw His church to Himself through ordinary and anonymous Christians. how the power of prayer has found extraordinary new expression within Christians who have raised the name of Jesus above a denomination or ministry. human impediments to God-initiated and sustained spiritual awakening. ten principles to discern current revivals. how to seek and follow Jesus, who has promised to do far more than you could ever imagine or request! God is up to something big. What is your place in His great awakening? Because of Jesus, our churches, nation, and lives will never be the same again.

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Superb ... entertaining ... Phillips traverses this sprawling terrain with energy and charmTelegraphExceptionally funny from cover to cover, it is not only an entertaining read but also deeply researched and thoughtfulIrish IndependentFans of Phillipss earlier books Humans and Truth will be pleased that the ex-BuzzFeed editor is on form, not letting the grimness of his subject spoil his gagsmitheryGuardianA great read ... [Phillips] fills his timeline of unfilled apocalypses with wry humourNew ScientistDo you feel like were living in the end times? Does it seem like everything is on fire? That one disaster follows another? Heres some comforting news: youre not the first to feel that way. If theres one thing that people throughout history have agreed on, its that the end of the world has always been very f*cking nigh. This book is about the apocalypse, and the many ways weve incorrectly predicted that the world would end. From ancient times to the modern day, its a tale of weird cults, failed prophets and bored suburbanites waiting for aliens to rescue them . . . plus one very unfortunate chicken. But why are we obsessed with a prediction that hasnt ever come true? (. . .Yet). And after 3,000 years of getting it wrong, how can we learn to live in a world which feels like it could all burn down tomorrow?Praise for the Brief History series:Uproarious . . . Abundant good humourThe TimesWitty, entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read it Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ckBrilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant Jeremy ClarksonVery funny Mark WatsonBoth readable and entertainingTelegraph

Accusé davoir volé un rubis, John va devoir enquêter aux côtés du grand détective Toadius McGee ! Orphelin, John, douze ans, a trouvé refuge dans un faux plafond du Muséum dhistoire naturelle de New

Tem a impressão de que estamos a um passo do fim do mundo? E que cada tragédia que acontece traz consigo a promessa de outra desgraça ainda maior? Eis um pequeno consolo: não é o primeiro a senti-lo.

TOM PHILLIPS IS A VERY CLEVER, VERY FUNNY MAN Greg JennerThis is a book about TRUTH - and all the ingenious ways, throughout history, that weve managed to avoid it.We live in a post-truth age, were told. The US has a president who openly lies on a daily basis (or who doesnt even know whats true, and doesnt care). The internet has turned our everyday lives into a misinformation battleground. People dont trust experts any more.But was there ever really a golden age of truth-telling? As the editor of the UKs leading independent fact-checker, Tom Phillips deals with complete bollocks every day. Here, he tells the story of how we humans have spent history lying to each other - and ourselves - and asks an important question: how can humanity move towards a truthier future?PRAISE FOR HUMANS: A BRIEF HISTORY OF HOW WE F*CKED IT ALL UP:F*cking brilliantSarah Knight, The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ckVery funnyMark WatsonIn dark times, its reassuring to learn that weve always been a bunch of clueless f*cking nitwitsStuart Heritage, Dont Be a Dick, PeteA light-touch history of moments when humans have got it spectacularly wrong... Both readable and entertainingTelegraph

How does a goddess become a witch? Why do the 9 oclock horses roam the streets of Leicester? Where can you find a bleeding gravestone? And should you be afraid of the shag-dog? Everywhere has a story to tell. Every building, road, forest and field. Some are true, some are not. These stories have been passed down through the ages so that we dont forget them, and now they are being passed on to you. They will open your eyes to the wonders of what lies just around the corner. You will become the keeper of these local tales. Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children is a book to read on your own, together or out loud. Bring our folk tales to life and let them leap off the page.

Uproarious . . . [Phillips and Elledge] pair the abundant good humour of this book with a warning about the corrosive effects of conspiracy theoriesThe TimesFrom the Satanic Panic to the anti-vaxx movement, the moon landing to Pizzagate, its always been human nature to believe were being lied to by the powers that be (and sometimes, to be fair, we absolutely are).But while it can be fun to indulge in a bit of Deep State banter on the group chat, recent times have shown us that some of these theories have taken on a life of their own - and in our dogged quest for the truth, it appears we might actually be doing it some damage.In Conspiracy, Tom Phillips and Jonn Elledge take us on a fascinating, insightful and often hilarious journey through conspiracy theories old and new, to try and answer a vital question for our times: how can we learn to log off the QAnon message boards, and start trusting hard evidence again?Praise for the Brief History series:Witty, entertaining and slightly distressing... You should probably read it Sarah Knight, author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ckBrilliant. Utterly, utterly brilliant Jeremy ClarksonVery funny Mark WatsonBoth readable and entertainingTelegraph

Este es un libro sobre la VERDAD y todas nuestras ingeniosas maneras de evitarla a lo largo de la historia.Se dice que vivimos en una era de la posverdad. Estados Unidos tuvo un presidente que mentia abiertamente a diario (o que ni siquiera sabia lo que era cierto ni le importaba). Internet ha convertido nuestra vida cotidiana en una batalla de desinformacion. La gente ya no confia en los expertos.Pero, ¿de veras ha existido alguna vez una edad dorada de la veracidad? Como editor de la principal organizacion verificadora de datos independiente del Reino Unido, Tom Phillips se enfrenta a diario a absolutas sandeces. En este libro nos cuenta la hilarante historia de como los humanos nunca hemos dejado de mentirnos los unos a los otros (y a nosotros mismos) a lo largo de los siglos, y formula una pregunta importante: ¿como puede avanzar la humanidad hacia un futuro mas veraz?