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The idea that people are basically driven by individualism and economic incentives and that prosperity and good societies come from top-down leadership has dominated politics for the last 30 years (from some perspectives, much longer). This book shows that the age of homo economicus and centralisation is coming to an end. Instead, Collier and Kay argue that community and mutuality will be the drivers of successful societies in the future - as they are already in some parts of the world.

The Greatest Mysteries of All Time, Volume 6 is an exciting addition to this series, featuring the most acclaimed writers, past and present. This unique collection of master writers, including Wilkie Collins, Aldous Huxley, and Edith Wharton, edited by multi-award winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, is a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.

Ah, the pleasures of Christmas: the hanging of lights, the traditional feasts, the gathering of families, and...a bit of murder, conspiracy, and theft. The holiday season seems to inspire the imagination of the best mystery writers, and their talents shine here in these delightful tales of Yuletide crime. In this busiest of seasons, seize a few hours to enjoy a sleigh—or slay--full of mysterious treasures, served with the finest of flair.

A young man obsessed with winning over an uninterested beauty gets more than he bargained for when he buys a love potion to gain her affection.

"Tired of the everyday grind? Ever dream of a life of… romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you… Escape!" Radio Spirits is pleased to present 20 classic tales from one of radio's greatest action and adventure series. This collection will bring you tales of black pearls, headhunters, volcanoes, Nazi convoys and cargos of gold in exotic settings and locales - from South of the Border to Dutch East India, Paris, North Africa and points unknown!

From selling sweets in the playground at lunchtime to selling toys in my high-street stores, rubbing shoulders with royalty and advising world leaders, this is my little black book of stories of how I made it happen! If I can make it happen, so can you.

Perché essere soddisfatto con quel tanto che basta per sopravvivere quando puoi godere delle ricchezze dell'Infinito? In questo audiolibro imparerai a fare amicizia con i soldi e ad averne sempre un surplus. Il tuo desiderio di essere ricco è il desiderio di una vita più piena, più felice, più meravigliosa. È un impulso cosmico. È qualcosa di positivo, di molto positivo. Inizia a vedere il denaro nel suo vero significato - come simbolo di scambio. Significa la libertà dal bisogno, bellezza, lusso, abbondanza e raffinatezza.

Dieses Hörbuch enthält folgende Kriminal-Kurzgeschichten: "Das verräterische Herz" von Edgar Allan Poe, Inhalt: Mord an einem alten Mann, ausgelöst durch eine Psychose.

We're John Paul & James. We invite y'all to join us as we seek to educate, illuminate, and provoke some conversations with knowledge, humor, awkward moments of sadness and complete nonsense. This is a passion project that started in the minds of two everyday working class Americans and we hope you all see fit to make our show a permanent fixture on your podcast playlist. Now, let's see if we can't fuck around and learn something...