Want to know how to start a riot? Yep...make moonshine? Sure...beat a lie detector test? You got it!True, if everyone knew how to do such things, the world may not be a better place. But for our readers, this is just the sort of Forbidden Knowledge that can transform their lives.Who couldn't use a little more danger in their life? A little more edge? A little more fun? With "Forbidden Knowledge", readers get it all. Featuring an edgy design, this book will be talked about for years to come - but may not be used as evidence in court!
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Michael Powell has penned more than 60 titles, and has quickly established a reputation for writing bestselling instructional guides, gift books and comedy titles for adults and children. He has always been interested in doing things that he shouldn't! Despite having several 'questionable' hobbies he lives a surprisingly quiet life in Somerset.
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97 of 101 people found the following review helpful
By Jason
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Format:Paperback
I had high hopes that this would be a "how to" book of obscure, yet useful information. When I opened to chapter one entitled, "Tell if your neighbor is a zombie," I knew to temper my hopes significantly. Split into three primary types of tidbits, this book is a mixed bag at best.
Examples of the Practical:
How to pull of an eBay scam (mostly illegal), beat a speed camera (unlikely but possible), negotiate with terrorists (provided you aren't afraid of death), count cards at a casino (if you want to get your head cracked), have fun in an elevator (if you want to make everyone hate you), and stuff you shouldn't do in an elevator (old news).
Examples of the Interestingly Impractical:
How to stage a coup (interesting for today's political climate), become a Mafia boss (in real life, not on myspace or facebook), build an atom bomb (doubtful), perform heart surgery (only if you like death and inevitable jail time), and bullfight (for fans of puncture wounds).
Examples of the Stupidly Impractical:
See Chapter one and several others like it.
Aside from my successful eBay scam and the money I got posing as an African Prince with financial difficulties, this book didn't really provide me with any useful "forbidden" knowledge. I realize this is a book with its roots in humor, but I didn't laugh that much while reading it, either. It's essentially a bigger, slightly better list that's similar to Cyber Jokes: The Funniest Stuff on the Internet.
Examples of the Practical:
How to pull of an eBay scam (mostly illegal), beat a speed camera (unlikely but possible), negotiate with terrorists (provided you aren't afraid of death), count cards at a casino (if you want to get your head cracked), have fun in an elevator (if you want to make everyone hate you), and stuff you shouldn't do in an elevator (old news).
Examples of the Interestingly Impractical:
How to stage a coup (interesting for today's political climate), become a Mafia boss (in real life, not on myspace or facebook), build an atom bomb (doubtful), perform heart surgery (only if you like death and inevitable jail time), and bullfight (for fans of puncture wounds).
Examples of the Stupidly Impractical:
See Chapter one and several others like it.
Aside from my successful eBay scam and the money I got posing as an African Prince with financial difficulties, this book didn't really provide me with any useful "forbidden" knowledge. I realize this is a book with its roots in humor, but I didn't laugh that much while reading it, either. It's essentially a bigger, slightly better list that's similar to Cyber Jokes: The Funniest Stuff on the Internet.
55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was a ridiculous book. Item one was "How to tell if your neighbor is a Zombie." Does he crave human flesh? Does his lips appear blue? Most of the articles were either like the first or along the lines of "Do you need to get the safe open? Hire a locksmith." "Do you want to start a riot? Get some people together and riot." This book was a waste of time.
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By T. Gallion
Format:Paperback
This book is rather off the wall. It's supposed to be a semi humourous book of secrets or tricks. Most of the subject matter is probably illegal or at least immoral. It's entertaining with a Maxim magazine type of attitude. Some tidbits of useful information. Most of the book's subject matter is not covered thoroughly enough to be useful though. Some of the "tricks" are outdated and don't work. It's worth reading once or twice. Maybe I would buy it used if it's cheap, I actually don't think it's worth buying brand new.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Forbidden Knowledge
I expected more from this book. It's interesting, although I thought it would give the reader more of rush! Maybe it's me.
Published 1 month ago by Debbie Block
5.0 out of 5 stars
good book, great seller
excellent book. A lot of things I didn't need but a lot of things for survival. All in all, very good
Published 1 month ago by Saralee Couchoud
3.0 out of 5 stars
an okay book
its not what i expected and theres not enough detail but there were parts that was humorus and some of it is useful!
Published 2 months ago by drew reeves
1.0 out of 5 stars
misleading
Was misdirected by the title of the book "Forbidden'. Totally NOT impressed at all. Waste of money. Very general. Disappointed.
Published 3 months ago by John
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome!
This was a pretty cool book! It's a great way to learn stuff you wouldn't have otherwise. It's not necessarily "necessary" information, but some of the stories and facts... Read more
Published 3 months ago by mhm1742
1.0 out of 5 stars
Frat Garbage
This is really a horrible book. It's really not funny at all and all of the "knowledge" applies to frat boys and college kids. Read more
Published 4 months ago by AntiStar
2.0 out of 5 stars
Meh.
I originally bought this thinking it was a little more serious about some of the topics covered. Unfortunately it appears to have been written more humorously. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Thomas D Rice
1.0 out of 5 stars
Forbidden knowledge
This book is a waste of money. Never in my life have I wanted to trash a book as much as this one. Everything covered in this book is complete garbage. Read more
Published 4 months ago by h20cowpoke
4.0 out of 5 stars
interesting to read
Good bathroom reader...easy to order and great timing for christmas gift for my husband. Filled with some interesting fun facts
Published 4 months ago by Rhonda
4.0 out of 5 stars
Humerus and moderately interesting
This book was fairly funny. It's not jam-packed with information that is useful in your every day life (unless you want to start pick-pocketing or scamming ebay for a living). Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christine
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