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The Desultory Man is a compelling novel by G. P. R. James that delves into the complexities of human nature and the consequences of indecision. Set in early 19th-century England, the story follows the protagonist, Edward Glendinning, a young man torn between his desire for adventure and his sense of duty to his family.

The Money Delusion dives into the dramatic and devastating stories of nations that printed, borrowed, or gambled their way into ruin. From Weimar Germany’s wheelbarrows of cash to Zimbabwe’s trillion-dollar bills and Argentina’s chronic collapses, this audiobook unpacks how economic arrogance and political desperation triggered financial meltdowns that destroyed savings, starved populations, and shattered empires.

The fifth volume in CSA Word's massively popular complete and unabridged ‘Short Stories’ collection is bound to please. With something for everyone this collection of classic stories read by only the best-suited and most established readers will delight the ears as a vintage wine excites the gullet; The Vintage Collection is audible gold. Features eye-catching typographical series design.

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A New York Times bestselling author and leading expert on market risk argues that seismic shifts in the global economy will trigger a multi-trillion-dollar migration of wealth, outlining new rules of investing for the forward-thinking. “I can’t tell you how much I learned from...

Supercharged Supply Chains: Discover Unparalleled Business Planning and Execution Practices provides authoritative guidance on effective Supply Chain Management. Written by the experts at Oliver Wight, a leading global consultancy firm, the book provides listeners with a clear understanding of what is required to operate at a Class A Excellent level. The operating principles are supported by practical examples and cases that demonstrate why typical approaches fail, and why Unparalleled Business Planning and Execution Practices succeed.

Max Weber was the first to identify beliefs and practices that influenced economic behavior. He found Catholics generally less motivated to succeed in business than Protestants because of their religious belief that everyone could achieve salvation. The branch of Protestants known as Calvinists, on the other hand, believed God determined everyone's salvation status before birth. Nothing a person might do on earth could save a soul marked for damnation.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

The London Classics Collection: Stories of the City allows you to step into the heart of London with a curated selection of iconic literary works that explore the soul of one of the world's most fascinating cities. From the smoky alleys of Victorian London to the political upheavals of the 20th century, this collection brings together stories that capture the city's rich history, diverse characters, and unflinching reflections on society.

Il 12 marzo 2034 il commodoro della Marina militare degli Stati Uniti – Sarah Hunt – si trova sul ponte della sua nave ammiraglia, nel Mar Cinese Meridionale, quando intercetta un peschereccio in avaria. Lo stesso giorno, il maggiore Chris "Wedge" Mitchell, aviatore della marina statunitense, sta testando una nuova tecnologia invisibile sorvolando con un F-35E Lightning lo stretto di Hormuz, sul confine dello spazio aereo iraniano. Entro la fine della giornata, Wedge sarà un prigioniero iraniano e la Marina militare cinese avrà affondato la nave di Sarah Hunt.

An anthology of short stories of spaceships, aliens, and the outer worlds by classic Science Fiction authors, from the Golden Age to the New Wave Era. This compilation includes stories by William Bender, Jr., Ray Bradbury, G. Gordon Dewey, Charles E. Fritch, Edward W. Ludwig, James V. McConnell, Stanley Mullen, Robert Silverberg, Jerry Sohl, Henry Slesar, and L.J. Stecher Jr.

Current events these days are fraught with political animosity, global pandemic, warfare, gun violence, and economic insecurity. The troubling times that we live in leave us uncertain where we stand and in what direction we are going. It is with good reason that anxiety levels have peaked and the affliction has extended to almost every segment of society—whether we like to admit it or not. We may not be able to change the world, but this book by James G. Meade, PhD, shows us how we can help ourselves.

What if the most dangerous force in economics isn’t greed or fraud—but agreement? In Collapse by Committee, James G. Woods II investigates the economic disasters that weren’t caused by lone wolves or rogue traders, but by groups of educated, well-intentioned leaders who, together, made catastrophic decisions. Across decades and continents, history reveals a troubling truth: when ego meets consensus and data is buried under politics, markets fall hard.

The Fundamentals A Testimony To The Truth, commonly known as The Fundamentals, is a compelling collection of ninety essays published between 1910 and 1915 by the Testimony Publishing Company of Chicago. Designed to present a fresh statement on the core principles of Christianity, this influential work arose from concerns over certain theological shifts associated with liberal Christianity, particularly biblical higher criticism. It is widely recognized as the cornerstone of modern Christian fundamentalism. Authored by sixty-four prominent writers from various major Protestant denominations, ...

From the opulent palaces of imperial Russia to the burning sands of ancient Egypt, Passions of Power reveals the secret love lives that changed the course of history. Dive into the seductive and volatile romances of iconic rulers—Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, whose union threatened the stability of Rome; Napoleon and Joséphine, entangled in a love both intoxicating and destructive; and Catherine the Great, whose personal passions were as legendary as her political ambition.

The bullet that pierced the heart of Patrolman Joe Zanella in a small Pennsylvania town was the opening moment of a crime story with few parallels. It wasn't the robberies, rapes, the daring escape or even the cop killing that catapulted Stanley Barton Hoss to the FBI's most wanted man, but it was the broad daylight kidnapping of the lovely young mother and her child. In a nearly unprecedented step, J. Edgar Hoover enlisted the army to assist in a nationwide manhunt.

Relationships can feel like a puzzle of emotions, desires, and power plays—and that’s no accident. Love, Lies, and Power: Machiavelli on Modern Relationships reveals how the principles of strategy and influence from Machiavelli’s The Prince apply to dating and interpersonal connections today.

Power is not given; it is taken and maintained through skillful strategy. The Prince Reforged: Surviving and Thriving in a Cutthroat World distills Niccolò Machiavelli’s legendary insights into a practical, modern manual for success.

The voice that defined soul. The life that defied expectations. The truth that changes everything. What do we really know about the legends we claim to love? We know their hits, their accolades, their public personas—but do we know their truths? Etta James sang with a passion that could shatter hearts and heal souls, but behind that incomparable voice lived a woman fighting battles most of us can't imagine. At Last! The Etta James Chronicles pulls back the curtain on one of music's most complex and captivating figures, revealing the real woman behind the legend.

On a cold December morning in 2010, police searching for a missing woman stumbled upon four bodies wrapped in burlap along a desolate stretch of Ocean Parkway. What began as a missing persons case exploded into one of the most chilling serial killer investigations in American history—the hunt for the Long Island Serial Killer.