the money plot frederick kaufman

Frederick Kaufman tackles the complex history of money, beginning with the earliest myths and wrapping up with Wall Street s byzantine present-day doings. Along the way, he exposes a set of allegorical plots, stock characters, and stereotypical metaphors that have long been linked with money and commercial culture. The Money Plot offers a tool to see through the haze of modern banking and finance, demonstrating that the standard reasons given for economic inequality are contingent upon structures people have designed.

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Frederick the Great was an acknowledged master of war. Admired and studied by Napoleon, he commanded the Prussian army at sixteen major battles and numerous sieges and other actions, often leading from the front. Under Frederick the Prussian Army became arguably the most feared and efficient in Europe, often defeating numerically superior forces. Gabriele Esposito details the organization, uniforms and equipment of the various branches of service that made up the Prussian Army. Starting with the infantry, whose incredible discipline and excellent training made them the backbone of Frederick s forces he details the famous Guards and the line regiments but also the light infantry jagers and even little-known garrison and auxiliary units. Equal attention is given to the cavalry: Guards, cuirassiers, dragoons, lancers and hussars. There is also a chapter devoted to the technical corps of artillery, pioneers and the like, and there are chapters on the mercenary freikorps and Frederick s German allies. The whole is lavishly illustrated with beautiful colour plates.

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The Sunday Times Children s Book of the Year. Children s Book of the Week in both the Times and Guardian.The Misadventures of Frederick is a funny, joyful story about friendship and the delights of outdoor adventures (even for the accident-prone) â “ wonderfully written by the talented Ben Manley and beautifully illustrated by Emma Chichester Clark, creator of Plumdog and Blue Kangaroo.In a mansion surrounded by lakes and forests, Frederick is bored. He leads a very sheltered life: and when Emily invites him to play outside he has no choice but to refuse â “ what if he hurts himself? Much better to stay safely indoors. But Emily is not one to take no for an answer . . .A series of brilliantly funny and evocative letters between Frederick and Emily tell this unique story which weaves together the colourful, adventurous world of Emily with Frederick s drab life of boredom and safety.

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Part of the Hero Classics series“Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.”Douglass cultivated himself to such an extent that the listeners of his lectures doubted if his narratives were true. His autobiography is both a compelling tale of a slave and a contribution to the public discourse on slavery. His language is poetic and precise honed in its simplicity as if something artificially put together but immensely natural at the same time. Opening this book is opening the door into Douglass s consciousness and tracking his inner journey of finding himself in the world: a story of his childhood and youth – a long and laborious path to freedom. Douglass talks about the explicit punishments and tortures that slaves were exposed to. Despite the suffering, he emphasizes the power of self-education and continuous resistance that pushes one to fight their predicament. The publication of this book was such an unprecedented event that the author had to leave the US for Europe for about two years. The fact that Douglass s experience and meditations were issued in print gave him a wider audience, not restricting dissemination of his beliefs to those who could physically come to his public speeches.The Hero Classics series: Meditations The Prophet A Room of One’s Own Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl The Art of War The Life of Charlotte Bronte The Republic The Prince Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave

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Few people had a career that spanned two world wars and which involved some of the most dramatic and dangerous moments of the 20th century. Group Captain Frederick Winterbotham CBE, however, was one of them. Following the outbreak of war in the summer of 1914, a young Frederick, then still just 17 years old and only freshly back from a trip around the world, enlisted in the ranks of the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Yeomanry. Soon, though, Winterbotham⠙s thoughts turned in a new direction ⠓ and a transfer to the Royal Flying Corps followed. Having gained his pilot⠙s ⠘Wings⠙, Winterbotham was posted to 29 Squadron, then on the Western Front in France, in April 1917. Early in 1930, Winterbotham rejoined the Air Staff with the official duties of a liaison officer; unofficially he was to operate an Air Department in Britain⠙s Secret Service. It was in this role that, in the 1930s, he made a number of visits to Germany where he undertook a valuable intelligence and high-level espionage role among many of the top Nazis ⠓ meetings that he reveals here in dramatic detail. These encounters included Hitler himself. During the war Winterbotham was based at Bletchley Park and reported directly to the head of MI6, Sir Hugh Sinclair, as well as his successor, Sir Stewart Menzies. He was subsequently appointed as the organisation⠙s deputy and tasked with safeguarding the distribution and use of top secret intelligence throughout the Allied forces, which included the Enigma and Ultra transcripts. So important was this work, that Winterbotham would often report information they contained directly, and personally, to Winston Churchill. Winterbotham remained an unsung war hero, because the cracking of Enigma was considered so secret it was not revealed for some thirty years after the war, when he published his best-selling book The Ultra Secret. This autobiography is the story of one man⠙s remarkable service to his nation through two world wars.

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The third uproarious adventure from the comic pairing of Michael Rosen and Neal Layton sees Malcolm and his awful Uncle Gobb return, each with a cunning plot ...This time, there is a plot. Thatâ ™s the plot of the story. Or is it? The plot of the story could also be that Uncle Gobb has an evil plot. And his plot is about a plot. A plot of land. Are you following? Good! The plot of land is behind Malcolmâ ™s school and it is where Uncle Gobb wants to set up his own rival Dread Shed School of Facts. Oh no! Malcolm is going to need to come up with his own plot to stop Uncle Gobbâ ™s plot. So maybe that, in fact, is the actual plot of this story. Youâ ™ll just have to read this book to find out!A bonkers book about standing up for yourself, from two crazily creative people. Sure to delight fans of Andy Stanton and Tom Gates.

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The Children of the New Forest is a children s novel printed in 1847 by Frederick Marryat. It is place in the time of the English Civil War and the Commonwealth. The story accompanies the fortunes of the four Beverley children (Edward, Humphrey, Alice and Edith) who are orphaned during the war, and hide from their Roundhead tyrants in the shelter of the New Forest where they grasp to live off the land. These four children in the novel usually become ideal models of manhood and womanhood, and even the gypsy boy Pablo is trained into their civilising ways. The peril they build to bait cattle catches more than they deal for, leading to one experience after another. Against all chances they dextrously exercise through the traitorous landscape of the times, usually recovering their family estate. Their deeds and efforts to live in the forest form the center of this novel. This book is a celebration of genteel ness, courage and tolerance.

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An easy to read, yet incredibly detailed step-by-step guide on how to manage your money in the modern day. Real-life examples with excellent storytelling and actionable steps. This is the best financial guide I ve read. Joe Gomez, Liverpool FCEverything you need to know about finance from your own personal banker @urbanfinancierThe Money Ladder applies to everyone, whether you re looking for ways to make more money, or you re trying to grow and protect what you ve already made. Franklin Asante understands money. As a private banker, he has helped many clients to manage their finances and achieve their short- and long-term goals. Now, in The Money Ladder, Franklin shares his experience and knowledge through a practical 3-step plan to help you to first of all understand money and then to grow it for the future. Step one: wealth generationStep two: wealth accumulation Step three: wealth preservation We are born with many human instincts, but managing money is not one of them. Through explaining the basics, Franklin gives you the tools you need in order to make informed financial choices about what to do with your money for the best return on your investments and to achieve lasting results. He also offers advice on saving, investing and borrowing, along with tips on how to prepare your cashflow, fill in a balance sheet and understand what assets are available to you. This book will help you to achieve your financial goals, by laying out the foundations you need to build the future you want. If you start on the bottom rung and learn the basics of money, you will find it much easier to climb the ladder to future financial freedom.

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The Nazi Connection details Frederick William Winterbotham s work as Chief of the Air Intelligence Department in the British Secret Intelligence Service before World War II. Tasked with gathering intelligence on military aviation in potential adversary nations, Winterbotham focused on Germany, visiting the country multiple times as a civilian Air Ministry official. His apparent sympathy for Nazi ideology allowed him to gather vital information on Germany⠙s rearmament plans, while building relationships with high-ranking Nazis. Winterbotham was welcomed by top Nazi officials, including Alfred Rosenberg, and even met Hitler, Hess, and Göring. During his visits, Winterbotham learned about Hitler⠙s plans to invade the Soviet Union and gained insights into Germany s military preparations, including the emerging concept of blitzkrieg. Despite this critical intelligence, convincing British leaders to heed these warnings proved difficult. Winterbotham⠙s predictions were dismissed until Germany⠙s military aggression became undeniable. The Nazi Connection explores the complex web of espionage and deception surrounding Winterbotham⠙s mission. It questions how different the course of history might have been if Britain had acted on Winterbotham s intelligence about Nazi Germany⠙s intentions. This story of missed opportunities and high-stakes intelligence offers a fascinating look into the prelude to World War II.

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The Gunpowder Plot is perhaps the most famous and well-documented event in British Early Modern history. This means the story can be told through original dialogue recorded at the time to a greater extent than any other of the period. James Traversâ ™ new account exploits this potential for dramatic first-hand history by drawing on those original sources, at The National Archives and elsewhere. The book includes material from the official investigation and new evidence relating to the torture of Guy Fawkes. This expert retelling of the Gunpowder Plot story brings seventeenth-century voices fresh to the page. It shows the complex motivations of the principal figures involved, both officers of the state and the plotters themselves, and tells the story of the Plot without the benefit or distortion of hindsight. Moving away from the crude dichotomy of Catholic and Protestant, charactersâ ™ decisions and reactions are shown at the heart of events. It can be argued, for example, that Fawkes was as much anti-Scottish as anti-Protestant. It is a dramatic tale, with original documents unveiling the key figuresâ ™ fateful decisions as they happen. The plottersâ ™ generation was the first audience of Shakespeareâ ™s plays and his words were common currency among them. There are shades of meaning in their plans and confessions, which have eluded historians until now.At the time, Fawkes was the â ˜unknown faceâ ™ of the Plot, prized by the well-known and well-connected plotters as a man who could pass unnoticed in Westminster, even as he went to destroy the Houses of Parliament. Today, â ˜Guido Fawkesâ ™ has become the face of political disaffection, thanks to his popularity as a mask for protestors. And in a modern world of religious terrorism, this book lets us understand what drove the participants in British historyâ ™s most potentially destructive home-grown plot.

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The essential guide to the basics of personal financeSelected as one of The Sun⠙s ⠘Top Books to Turn the Page on Money Woes⠙.Manage money, plan for the future in five simple stepsBecoming your own financial hero is simpler than you think. The principles of financial security have been cloaked in mystery for generations. Money plays a key role in our daily lives, but for many of us, these skills were not taught or developed at a young age.THE MONEY BASICS: How to Become Your Own Financial Hero is the straightforward, practical guide to money management, based on Peter Komolafe⠙s innovative and accessible five-step B. A. S. I. C. approach: Budget, Avoid Debt, Save Early, Invest Early and Credit Score.Anyone can implement these methods, no matter what your financial situation. Learn the principles of financial security by cutting through the murk and jargon.The Money Basics will:· Help you identify poor money habits· Set you on a budgeting plan that works for you· Demystify financial terms and processes· Provide you with a system to control debt, not let it control you· Define investing once and for all· And more⠦Manage money, and plan for the future with confidence. Take control of the one thing that will give you freedom of choice⠔money.

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The master criminal who can t be caughtThe Infallible Godahl is a self-proclaimed master criminal â “ with the most perfect criminal mind ever devised whose Watson is the writer Oliver Armiston. It is Godahl s credo that, if he thinks a problem through to its logical end, he will never get caught or more precisely â “ not only never been caught, but never even been suspected of a crime. This volume collects the six Godahl stories. Frederick Irving Andersonâ ¦ is one of the distinguished short-story writers in the history of the American short story in general, and the short crime story in particular. â “ Otto Penzler

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A new interpretation of the American Revolution as a transformative monetary contestAmerican money and American democracy have always been in tension, pitting political equality against economic inequality. In Money and the Making of the American Revolution, Andrew Edwards shows how this struggle emerged in America’s founding era. Everyone knows that the founders waged a revolt against taxation without representation. Edwards shows that the dispute over taxes was really a dispute over money: what it was, who could make it, and how to keep it from being used at the expense of the colonists in North America. The colonial rebels refocused their resistance on democratic, local control—defending the power they had used to make money for themselves.Edwards’s narrative spans four continents, linking the problems of money and revolt in early America to the transatlantic slave trade, the disastrous mismanagement of the East India Company in India, and violence against Native Americans. His analysis emerges from the story itself, through the lives of individuals ranging from John Blackwell, Oliver Cromwell s one-time war treasurer, to Thomas Paine, the impassioned pamphleteer of the American Revolution. Edwards argues that as the republican vision of an agrarian, independent monetary system faded, the leaders of the Revolution tied the nation to capitalism and imperialism at its founding. The colonists may have won the battle for representation, but the money that underpinned European empire had established a stronghold in the new republic. Money and the Making of the American Revolution offers both an ambitious new interpretation of the Revolution and a fascinating story about the power of economic ideas.

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Money is a foundation of life, it impacts almost all of our choices, whether it #39;s what to have for lunch or when we will retire - so why don #39;t we like talking about it? Money is complicated, or at least it seems complicated. From ISAs to pensions and debt to tax, money management feels like a mine-field, but it doesn #39;t need to be. Makala Green, a financial expert, The UK #39;s first black female chartered financial expert, a businesswoman and a speaker and wealth coach with over 17 years #39; experience has spent years learning about the different aspects of the financial world. Here, she shares all her knowledge to help us break down barriers and gain financial freedom. The Money Edit is a no-jargon, straight-talking guide, giving us the confidence and clarity to understand money and help us make the right choices - no matter what life stage we are at. Makala busts money-myth after myth and shows us how to:1. Cultivate a money mindset2. Address difficult conversations about money3. Track income and expenses and learn how to budget4. Start saving and plan for the future5. Get on the property ladder6. Adapt when financial circumstances change. No matter your background, upbringing or circumstances, The Money Edit is a simple approach with plenty of real-life examples, checklists, planning tools and resources to get you started. Makala is here to make you feel positive, confident and in control when it comes to money.

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The New York Times bestseller from business journalist Christopher Leonard infiltrates one of America’s most mysterious institutions—the Federal Reserve—to show how its policies spearheaded by Chairman Jerome Powell over the past ten years have accelerated income inequality and put our country’s economic stability at risk. If you asked most people what forces led to today’s unprecedented income inequality and financial crashes, no one would say the Federal Reserve. For most of its history, the Fed has enjoyed the fawning adoration of the press.When the economy grew, it was credited to the Fed. When the economy imploded in 2008, the Fed got credit for rescuing us. But here, for the first time, is the inside story of how the Fed has reshaped the American economy for the worse.It all started on November 3, 2010, when the Fed began a radical intervention called quantitative easing. In just a few short years, the Fed more than quadrupled the money supply with one goal: to encourage banks and other investors to extend more risky debt. Leaders at the Fed knew that they were undertaking a bold experiment that would produce few real jobs, with long-term risks that were hard to measure.But the Fed proceeded anyway…and then found itself trapped. Once it printed all that money, there was no way to withdraw it from circulation. The Fed tried several times, only to see the market start to crash, at which point the Fed turned the money spigot back on.That’s what it did when COVID hit, printing 300 years’ worth of money in a few short months. Which brings us to now: Ten years on, the gap between the rich and poor has grown dramatically, inflation is raging, and the stock market is driven by boom, busts, and bailouts. Middle-class Americans seem stuck in a stage of permanent stagnation, with wage gains wiped out by high prices even as they remain buried under credit card debt, car loan debt, and student debt.Meanwhile, the “too big to fail” banks remain bigger and more powerful than ever while the richest Americans enjoy the gains of a hyper-charged financial system. The Lords of Easy Money “skillfully” (The Wall Street Journal) tells the “fascinating” (The New York Times) tale of how quantitative easing is imperiling the American economy through the story of the one man who tried to warn us. This is the first inside story of how we really got here—and why our economy rests on such unstable ground.

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TRULY INSPIRING Mail on SundayNow familiar to millions of Gardeners World fans as Longmeadow (the home of Nigel Nellie), this is the story of Monty Sarah Don s early days there. The Jewel Garden is the story of the garden that bloomed from the muddy fields around the Dons Tudor farmhouse, a perfect metaphor for the Monty and Sarah s own rise from the ashes of a spectacular commercial failure in the late 80s .At the same time The Jewel Garden is the story of a creative partnership that has weathered the greatest storm, and a testament to the healing powers of the soil. Monty Don has always been candid about the garden s role in helping him to pull back from the abyss of depression; The Jewel Garden elaborates on this much further. Written in an optimistic, autobiographical vein, Monty and Sarah s story is truly an exploration of what it means to be a gardener.

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The impassioned abolitionist and eloquent orator provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom. Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins, the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive descriptions, and storytelling power.

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The New York Times Book Review Editors Choice • A spellbinding work of history that reads like a Cold War spy thriller—about the U.S.-sanctioned plot to assassinate the democratically elected leader of the newly independent Congo A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: The New Yorker, The Economist, Financial Times “This is one of the best books I have read in years . . . gripping, full of colorful characters, and strange plot twists.” —Fareed Zakaria, CNN hostIt was supposed to be a moment of great optimism, a cause for jubilation. The Congo was at last being set free from Belgium—one of seventeen countries to gain independence in 1960 from ruling European powers. At the helm as prime minister was charismatic nationalist Patrice Lumumba. Just days after the handover, however, the Congo’s new army mutinied, Belgian forces intervened, and Lumumba turned to the United Nations for help in saving his newborn nation from what the press was already calling “the Congo crisis.” Dag Hammarskjöld, the tidy Swede serving as UN secretary-general, quickly arranged the organization’s biggest peacekeeping mission in history. But chaos was still spreading. Frustrated with the fecklessness of the UN and spurned by the United States, Lumumba then approached the Soviets for help—an appeal that set off alarm bells at the CIA. To forestall the spread of Communism in Africa, the CIA sent word to its station chief in the Congo, Larry Devlin: Lumumba had to go.Within a year, everything would unravel. The CIA plot to murder Lumumba would ?zzle out, but he would be deposed in a CIA-backed coup, transferred to enemy territory in a CIA-approved operation, and shot dead by Congolese assassins. Hammarskjöld, too, would die, in a mysterious plane crash en route to negotiate a cease-?re with the Congo’s rebellious southeast. And a young, ambitious military officer named Joseph Mobutu, who had once sworn fealty to Lumumba, would seize power with U.S. help and misrule the country for more than three decades. For the Congolese people, the events of 1960–61 represented the opening chapter of a long horror story. For the U.S. government, however, they provided a playbook for future interventions.

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From the author of The Undoing Remarkable. Stephen King Breathtakingly suspenseful. Megan Abbott Smart, surprising and stealthily unsettling. The TimesWhen a young writer dies before completing his first novel, his teacher, Jake, (himself a failed novelist) helps himself to its plot. The resulting book is a phenomenal success. But what if somebody out there knows?Somebody does. And if Jake canâ ™t figure out who heâ ™s dealing with, he risks something far worse than the loss of his career.What readers are saying It builds to a legitimately great ending that I may never forget. Highly recommended. This book is thrilling, exciting and totally nerve-racking! It definitely had me on the edge of my seat and reading well past my bedtime. Addictive . . . I read it quickly without coming up much for air. Wow! This book blew me away- I read it so fast and the ending is so good! No spoilers- just read it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the best plot ever really is THAT good. The Plot was a NYT bestseller for w/c 6th June

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⠘Just when you think you ve figured the plot out ⠓ a huge twist hits⠦ reminds me of the kind of chills you get with Freida McFadden books!!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠓From the bestselling thriller author of The Perfect Couple and The Vanishing of Class 3B, comes a brand new edge-of-your-seat thriller for 2025. When Ella Leonard arrives at work one Monday morning, she⠙s stunned.The place isn⠙t just shut ⠓ it⠙s gone. Boarded up, closed down.Days later, she gets home to find she⠙s been evicted from her flat, her belongings piled on the doorstep.It⠙s as if, bit by bit, someone is taking her entire life away from her.Who, and why? And how much worse can it get?The answer? A lot worse.⠓Praise for Jackie Kabler: Filled with tangible foreboding and pitch-perfect twists⠦an unputdownable thriller B P Walter, bestselling author of The Dinner Guest Twist after twist and lightning-paced, I couldn t put it down. Annabel Kantaria, author of Coming Home The twists never stop coming in this revenge thriller featuring the most compelling, audacious and scheming cast of characters. It⠙s fast, fun and fierce ⠓ a perfect summer read!⠝ Jo Furniss, author of Dead Mile The book twists and turns like a snake, well written, great characters and descriptions⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘An excellent storyline and the revenge plot was clever and entertaining⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘A sharp and clever read that keeps readers guessing with each page turn⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Disturbingly unforgettable. It⠙s twisted, it⠙s dark and it⠙s intense. If you love psychological thrillers, you really need to try this one⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This author is quickly becoming one of my favourites⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It was UNREAL, sooooooo good! What a plot, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this book. It was a page-turner I did not want to stop reading⠦⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a tightly plotted clever novel which is very enjoyable⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great twists and turns as your head will spin until the bitter end!⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Filled with suspense, intrigue and a cast of engaging characters Lucy Clarke, bestselling author of The Hike An intriguing and gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing as you frantically turn the pages⠙ C. L. Taylor, bestselling author of Every Move You Make⠘This is a psychological thriller that has everything: intrigue, mystery and constant twists and turns. I couldn t put it down!⠙ Alex Lake, bestselling author of Seven Days⠘One of the best thrillers of the year⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Suspenseful, full of tension and absolutely gripping⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘Totally engrossing and superbly written⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⠘I was totally captivated⠙ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Jackie certainly knows who to grab the reader s attention ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a rollercoaster! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER #39;Gripping and horrifying... witty and brilliant. Buy it #39;The Times #39;A treasure trove of killer facts #39; Guardian #39;Read it, absorb it, and understand how the country works #39; Laura Kuenssberg Paul Johnson and the enormously respected Institute for Fiscal Studies aim to hold Government to account - without which politicians will get away with their half-truths, elisions and dubious claims. This is a forensic examination - by the man best placed to do so - of the way the state raises and spends £1 trillion of our money every year. To follow the money. To provide an explanation, of where that money comes from and where it goes to, how that has changed and how it needs to change. #39;This book is the antidote to naivety that our political class needs. Anyone, in fact, who has strong views about how society should be run would benefit from reading it, because every political ambition costs money and as Johnson writes, someone has to pay for all this ... The story he tells may leave you reeling... Johnson #39;s buoyant yet acerbic style will keep you engaged. The sobering realities he lays out are peppered with entertaining asides #39; Book of the Week, Sunday Times

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A data-rich, eye-opening look at how, when, and why political fundraising is consequential. Over the last two decades, the number of competitive congressional races has declined precipitously. Yet candidates and officeholders dial for more and more dollars each election, and they do so earlier and earlier in the campaign cycle.  In The Money Signal, Danielle M. Thomsen offers a new perspective on the role of money in politics. She shows that fundraising matters because it is widely used as an indicator of a candidateâ ™s viability and strength, which shapes subsequent donations, dropout decisions, media attention, and rewards in office. Put simply, money is a focal point that candidates, donors, journalists, and party leaders rally around. For candidates, fundraising is a highly public form of self-presentation that pays dividends long before the election and well after the votes are cast.  Thomsen draws on comprehensive fundraising data that spans more than four decades, in addition to interviews, surveys of candidates and donors, newspaper coverage, committee assignments, and analysis of legislative success. The Money Signal highlights the numerous ways that dollars influence the perceptions and behavior of key actors and observers throughout the election cycle. Â

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When U.S. presidents clash with corporate titans, what tips the balance of power? In The Power and the Money, acclaimed presidential historian Tevi Troy takes readers on a riveting journey through the biggest battles between CEOs and the nation’s commander in chief. He unearths the untold stories – both political and personal – that have shaped America. Troy shows how the vast reach of the federal government become a critical fact of life for every business, entrepreneur, and innovator. Today, companies find themselves navigating a competitive landscape defined by stringent regulations, so top CEOs and key business leaders must influence the legislative and regulatory system. As public affairs teams and government relations experts put forward strategies to survive Washington, CEOs have become the most important warrior on the frontlines. The Power and the Money shows how some of the nation’s most important CEOs forged (and fumbled) relationships with the president. Troy also shows how the most powerful man in the world depends on CEOs. CEOs provide assistance in the form of personnel, policy insights, and campaign cash, but they also become essential foils for presidents, serving as both allies and convenient enemies. The Power and the Money reveals an intricate web of power, where CEOs need presidents, and presidents need CEOs. Troy shows how each must step carefully – or risk unpredictable costs and collateral damage. From heavyweights John D. Rockefeller and Mark Zuckerberg to Katherine Graham, Elon Musk, and more, Troy takes readers inside the friendships and the conflicts that shook the American economy and re-shaped America. Drawing on his experiences as bestselling historian and former senior White House aide, Troy offers unique insights and details that shed light on the growing, intertwining behemoths of government and big business – and what it means for the future of our nation.

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Hudební CD - Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T. Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T.Rex, The Jam či The Kinks stali se Supergrass rychle součástí britské kytarové smetánky. Uspěli hned s první deskou I Should Coco z roku 1995. Za svou kariéru prodala několik miliónů desek, šest jejích alb se dostalo do britské Top10 a deset jejích singlů do Top20. Rok vydání : 1997 (2. album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop CD1: In It For The Money - 2021 Remaster In It For The Money (2021...

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A gripping, wildly entertaining memoir that takes you behind the scenes of global business and shines a rare light on the people that are reshaping our world. Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he’d seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the world: SoftBank, backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.The Money Trap is Sama’s thrilling, stranger-than-fiction story, detailing his experiences alongside SoftBank’s iconic founder Masayoshi Son – a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as ‘the crazy guy who bet on the future’ and whose mission is ‘happiness for everyone’. Sama takes the reader on a wild ride as he consorts with billionaire CEOs and heads of state, negotiates mega-deals across the world and contends with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life. This fascinating and humorous saga provides a unique insider perspective on an industry that continues to disrupt our daily lives, from ridesharing apps to OpenAI.Written with self-deprecating wit, unflinching honesty and searing introspection, The Money Trap is ultimately a morality tale: in life, as in technology investing, more money isn’t always the answer.

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The Sunday Times bestseller - Welcome to the wonderful world of Anya the Garden FairyBeat the rising cost of living and transform your garden on a budget with Anya Lautenbach.The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden waste , and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks.Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn t need to cost the earth or break the bank.This title was The Sunday Times bestseller in February 2024.

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⠘A riveting page-turner about the world of technology and dealmaking⠙ ⠓ Jonathan Safran Foer, author of Extremely Loud Incredibly Close An extraordinary account⠦ details the thrills and horrors of the risks [Sama] so frequently took Sunday TimesA gripping, wildly entertaining memoir that takes you behind the scenes of global business and shines a rare light on the people that are reshaping our world.Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he⠙d seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the world: SoftBank, backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.The Money Trap is Sama⠙s thrilling, stranger-than-fiction story, detailing his experiences alongside SoftBank⠙s iconic founder Masayoshi Son ⠓ a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as ⠘the crazy guy who bet on the future⠙ and whose mission is ⠘happiness for everyone⠙. Sama takes the reader on a wild ride as he consorts with billionaire CEOs and heads of state, negotiates mega-deals across the world and contends with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life.This fascinating and humorous saga provides a unique insider perspective on an industry that is disrupting our daily lives. Written with self-deprecating wit, unflinching honesty and searing introspection, The Money Trap is ultimately a morality tale: in life, as in technology investing, more money isn⠙t always the answer. [A] raffish and funny exposé of life on the highest peaks of finance . . . wittily observed . . . I imagine the financially ambitious reader drooling with pleasure - Wall Street Journal

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A gripping and entertaining memoir that shines a rare light on an industry that is disrupting our lives.Veteran Morgan Stanley banker Alok Sama thought he d seen it all. Then he found himself chief dealmaker at the most influential technology investor in the world?SoftBank, the backer of Arm Holdings, Yahoo, Nvidia, TikTok, Uber, T-Mobile, Alibaba and WeWork.The Money Trap is Sama’s thrilling, stranger-than-fiction personal odyssey featuring his experiences alongside SoftBank’s iconic founder, Masayoshi Son, a visionary maverick who wants to be remembered as “the crazy guy who bet on the future” and whose mission is “happiness for everyone.” Sama takes the reader on a wild journey as he consorts with A-list CEOs and heads of state, and negotiates mega-deals on a Gulfstream jet, Son’s sanctuary with its exquisite Japanese garden, and a waterside restaurant in the Turkish Riviera?all while contending with a mysterious dark-arts smear campaign that takes a toll on his private life.This fascinating and humorous saga provides a unique insider perspective on the insanity of high finance and venture investing. Written with self-deprecating wit, unflinching honesty and searing introspection, The Money Trap is ultimately a morality tale: in life, as in technology investing, more money isn’t always the answer.

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A new edition of the classic African American autobiography, now with with the inclusion of Douglass s other works.The pre-eminent American slave narrative published in 1845, the Narrative powerfully details the life of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass from his birth into slavery in 1818 to his escape to the North in 1838: how he endured the daily physical and spiritual brutalities of his owners and drivers, how he learned to read and write, and how he grew into a man who could only live free or die.Also included in this edition are Douglass s famous oration The Meaning of the Fourth of July to the Negro and his only known work of fiction, the novella The Heroic Slave.Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey was born into slavery in 1818 in Tuckahoe, Maryland. He changed his surname to Douglass to conceal his identity after escaping slavery in 1838 and making his way to Philadelphia and New York. Having been taught to read by the wife of one of his former owners, Douglass wrote later that literacy was his pathway from slavery to freedom , and in 1845 he published his instantly bestselling Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Renowned as the foremost African American advocate against slavery and segregation of his time, he repeatedly risked his own freedom as an antislavery lecturer, writer and publisher. He died in Washington, D.C., in 1895, and after lying in state in the nation s capital, was buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.Ira Dworkin is Associate Director of the Prince Alwaleed Center for American Studies and Research and Assistant Professor of English and Comparative Literature at The American University in Cairo.

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LP vinyl - Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T. Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T.Rex, The Jam či The Kinks stali se Supergrass rychle součástí britské kytarové smetánky. Uspěli hned s první deskou I Should Coco z roku 1995. Za svou kariéru prodala několik miliónů desek, šest jejích alb se dostalo do britské Top10 a deset jejích singlů do Top20. Barva LP : Tyrkysová Rok vydání : 1997 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP (tyrkysový vinyl) In It For The Money (2021...

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LP vinyl - Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T. Speciální reedice úspěšného druhého alba skupiny Supergrass „In It For The Money”, které se v Británii vyšplhalo až na druhou příčku žebříčku a celosvětově se ho prodalo více jak jeden milión kusů. Britská indie rocková kapela vznikla v roce 1993 v Oxfordu. Inspirováni Buzzcocks, T.Rex, The Jam či The Kinks stali se Supergrass rychle součástí britské kytarové smetánky. Uspěli hned s první deskou I Should Coco z roku 1995. Za svou kariéru prodala několik miliónů desek, šest jejích alb se dostalo do britské Top10 a deset jejích singlů do Top20. Rok vydání : 1997 (2.album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP In It For The Money (2021 Remaster) / Richard III (2021 Remaster)...

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“This is the perfect guide for readers ready to move from balancing their checkbook to investing in the stock market and themselves… Highly recommended.” – Library JournalRealize financial stability and investing confidence with this one-of-a-kind resource by renowned money expert Nicole Lapin.New York Times bestselling author of Rich Bitch Nicole Lapin gives you the skinny on how financial markets and common investing strategies work to build your understanding and gain confidence. The Money School is divided into courses (of course), four of them, with three levels each, totaling 12 lessons all together. The first course focuses on the stock market, where you’ll learn all about one of the most potent and accessible forces in our financial system. The second zooms into debt (the good kind!), where you own debt, not owe it via CDs and treasury bonds. The third course steps it up with more exotic or advanced securities like commodities, currencies, and derivatives. The final part wraps it all up with how you can make a portfolio to help you reach your own financial success as you define it.Once you have completed the courses, turn to the end of the book for self-assessment quizzes and a full dictionary of key financial terms to keep on hand as a resource. Class is in session!

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LP vinyl - "We're Only in It For the Money" je třetí studiové album skupiny The Mothers of Invention, vydané v březnu roku 1968. "We're Only in It For the Money" je třetí studiové album skupiny The Mothers of Invention, vydané v březnu roku 1968. Obsah: LP A1. Are You Hung Up A2. Who Needs The Peace Corps A3. Concentration Moon A4. Mom And Dad A5. Bow Tie Daddy A6. Harry, You're A Beast A9. Flower Punk A10.Hot Poop B1. Nasal Retentive Caliope Music B2. Let's Make The Water Turn Black B3. The Idiot Bastard Son B4. Lonely Little Girl B5. Take Your Clothes Off When You Dance B6. What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body? (Reprise) B7. Mother People B8. The Chrome Plated Megaphone Of Destiny

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Throughout his long career, Frederick Douglass cut an imposing figure, renowned as an impassioned abolitionist, a fiery writer and newspaper editor. He was a great public speaker, who became a one-man crusade for black liberation. - Robert McCrum, The Guardian. It is difficult to think of anyone, at any time, who examined the race problem in its many aspects more profoundly, extensively, and subtly than W. E. B. Du Bois. - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. I knew that, in a large degree, we were trying an experiment--that of testing whether or not it was possible for Negroes to build up and control the affairs of a large educational institution. I knew that if we failed it would injure the whole race. â •Booker T. Washington.Three African American Classics contains three of the most significant works of African American literature by three authors who led vastly different lives. In Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass (1818-1895), a runaway slave, describes the horrors and humiliations of slavery, his escape, and his journey to becoming one of America s great statesmen and orators. Booker T. Washington (1856-1915), born into slavery, was freed at the age of nine at the end of the Civil War. Until his first day at school he was known only by the name Booker, but to be like all the other children, he quickly added Washington, beginning his non-confrontational approach to self-advancement. Up from Slavery describes his childhood as a slave, his dogged pursuit of education, his founding of the Tuskegee Institute, now Tuskegee University, his work promoting educational and business opportunities for former slaves, and as an advisor to several US presidents.The Massachusetts-born, Harvard-educated W. E. B. Du Bois (1868-1963) begins The Souls of Black Folk with the prescient phrase: the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the colour line. Lyrically and poetically written, The Souls of Black Folk is a seminal work in the history of sociology and a cornerstone of African-American literature. It is a profound examination of race in America, drawing on both Du Bois s academic training and his personal experience as an African American in the United States. The Souls of Black Folk has been called the political Bible of the Negro race. This edition is set in an easy to read 11-point font.

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On November 4th 1606, a traitor was caught beneath the Houses of Parliament with a plot to kill the king. This is the extraordinary story of the Gunpowder Plot from its daring beginning to its grisly end, specially written for young readers who are growing in confidence. With colourful illustrations on every page, a timeline and list of key people.

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Eliminate debt and save your way to financial freedom with social media sensation Santis O⠙Garro⠙s fool-proof advice.In December 2018, Santis O⠙Garro found herself in a dire situation: a newly single mother in €15k of debt, with bills mounting and no one to turn to for help. Something had to change. The only option was to face her bad financial habits so she could get out of debt ⠓ and fast.A year later, she had not only eradicated her debt, but was also financially secure enough to quit her job and pursue a new career. Here, she shows you how to change your money mindset so you can live a debt-free life, too.Packed with practical advice, you will learn how to conquer:The weekly shop⠦Monthly bills⠦Annual car insurance⠦Back-to-school fees⠦⠦ and even have some cash left over for an emergency fund and special occasions.So take the stress out of saving and let The Money Mentor show you the way to financial freedom.

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One crime to solve. Over 70 killer conundrums to piece together the clues. A classic murder mystery game in a puzzle book. The second book in the Murder Mystery Puzzle Club series.The Murder Mystery Puzzle Club is back – and there #39;s another killer on the loose in Wobberley Edge. The timing couldn’t be worse as the village prepares for the arrival of famed crime novelist Verity Winchester. But while the residents are in the thrall of detective fiction, our five amateur sleuths must search for a very real killer – and this time there’s more than one victim. Can you help them piece together the clues in time to stop the murderer in their midst?Put your logic and reasoning to the test and master the art of deduction as you examine hidden clues, eliminate the suspects and piece together the evidence to stop the killer in their tracks. Get ready to join this team of amateur sleuths to solve over 70 puzzles and catch the culprit – or culprits. Do you have what it takes to make an accusation, and pin down WHO, WHY and HOW?Also available:The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: Murder in the Village (9781789296839)The Murder Mystery Club Puzzle Book: The Perfect Plot (9781789296822)

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In 1840 a brutal attempted murder is thwarted in the Shropshire town of Ludlow. The true life crime sent shockwaves across Victorian society and the British Empire. The victim of the attack, accountant William Miller Mackreth, must now recover from both his physical and mental scars and return to his fiancée Jane and his life in Bristol. A tale of mystery, intrigue, love and endurance, The Dangerous Journey is written by William⠙s great great grandson who recreates a moving and faithful account of the events leading up to the attack by the enigmatic Josiah Mister and the sensational trial that followed.

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Enter a world of dragon politics and missing librarians â “ in 1920s New York City. Immerse yourself in The Lost Plot, the fourth gripping instalment in the Invisible Library series from Genevieve Cogman.A covert mission. A royal demand. And a race against time.In a 1920s-style America, Prohibition is in force, fedoras and flapper dresses are in fashion â “ and intrepid librarians Irene and Kai find themselves caught in a fierce dragon duel.A demanding queen has ordered her heirs to find a rare book, and it seems a young librarian has become tangled in the conflict. If Irene and Kai can t extricate him, there could be grave political fallout for the library. This could even trigger war.Irene and Kai s quest: to outsmart gangsters, evade security, rescue the librarian and retrieve the book. If they can t, it could have dire consequences for Irene s job. And, incidentally, for her life . . .Continue the literary magic with The Mortal Word, the next step in this enchanting historical fantasy.Praise for the series: I absolutely loved this â “ N. K. Jemisin, author of The Fifth Season Irene is a great heroine: fiery, resourceful and no one s fool â “ The Guardian Cogman keeps upping the ante on this delightful series! â “ Charles Stross, author of the Merchant Princes series

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Reviled by his contemporaries and historians alike, the monstrous Titus Oates masterminded the fabricated Popish Plot of 1678â “1681, a conspiracy that led to the wrongful execution of 27 Catholics. His story is one of staggering ambition, lies, and betrayal. Yet Oatesâ ™ life also opens a window into an age of religious tension, political intrigue, and moral complexity. Was he truly the vilest liar in the world, or has his story been shaped by the biases of his time?Drawing on a wealth of contemporary sources, from state papers to private letters and trial records, Jonathan Oates untangles fact from fiction, uncovering the truth about Oatesâ ™ character, his actions, and his legacy. By exploring his life in its full context, the author reveals a fascinating portrait of a man who played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of Britain.The Catholic Conspiracy to Kill King Charles II is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the turbulent world of Restoration England, and the shadow cast by one of its most controversial figures.

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Over the years, Mondo has received global recognition for their astonishing artisanal posters, andtheir creations for Batman: The Animated Series

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Can you forgive the past?It s 1963 and a young German reporter has been assigned the suicide of a holocaust survivor. The news story seems straighforward, this is a tragic insight into one man s suffering. But a long hidden secret is discovered in the pages of the dead man s diary.What follows is life-and-death hunt for a notorious former concentration camp-commander, a man responsible for the deaths of thousands, a man as yet unpunished.__________Readers can t get enough of The Odessa File . . .***** I personally assure anyone who wants to read it you will not be bored. Give it a try. ***** Still amazed by it. Bravo. ***** Great thriller that transcends the genre with a terrifying and unexpectedly poignant story. ***** This is probably amongst my favourite books of all time. ***** Fascinating and complex plot.

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From Elizabeth Macneal, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory, The Burial Plot is a spellbinding Gothic thriller about murder and manipulation. London, 1839.With the cemeteries full and money to be made in death, tricksters Crawford and Bonnie survive on wicked schemes and ill-gotten coin. But one blistering evening, their fortunes flip. A man lies in a pool of blood at Bonnie’s feet and now she needs to disappear.Crawford secures her a position as lady’s maid in a grand house on the Thames. As Bonnie comes to understand the family – the eccentric Mr Moncrieff, obsessively drawing mausoleums for his dead wife, and their peculiar daughter Cissie, scribbling imaginary love letters to herself – she begins to question what secrets are lying behind the house’s paper-thin walls and whether her own presence here was planned from the beginning. Because Crawford is watching, and perhaps he is plotting his greatest trick yet . . .

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From Elizabeth Macneal, the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Doll Factory, The Burial Plot is an unstoppable thriller about murder, manipulation, and a young woman trying to wrestle power from the hands of a dangerous man. But heâ ™s always one step ahead . . . London, 1839. Where the cemeteries are full and there is money to be made in death, Bonnie and Crawford lead a life of trickery, surviving off ill-gotten coin and nefarious schemes. Until one hot evening, their luck runs out. A man lies in a pool of blood at Bonnieâ ™s feet and now she needs to disappear.Crawford secures her a position as ladyâ ™s maid in a grand house on the Thames, still deep in mourning for its late mistress. As Bonnie comes to understand this family â “ the eccentric Mr Moncrieff, obsessively drawing mausoleums grand enough for his dead wife, and their peculiar daughter Cissie, scribbling imaginary love letters to herself from the mysterious Lord Duggan â “ so too does she begin to question what really happened to Mrs Moncrieff and whether her presence here is all part of some dark plan.Because Crawford is watching, and perhaps he is plotting his greatest trick yet . . .

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Updated with the latest research, Gravetter/Wallnau/Forzano/Witnauer s ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition delivers straightforward instruction, hands-on learning tools and real-world examples to help you go beyond memorizing formulas to truly understanding the hows and whys of statistics. Giving extra focus to the topics students typically struggle with most, the authors take time to fully explain statistical concepts. Integrated applications reinforce concepts, offering further support to ensure that even those with a weak background in mathematics can fully grasp statistics. The authors also illustrate how an understanding of statistical procedures will help you comprehend published findings -- ultimately leading you to become a savvy consumer of information. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution helps you learn on your own terms.

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The new novel from the bestselling author of Middlesex and The Virgin Suicides.Brown University, 1982. Madeleine Hanna, dutiful English student and incurable romantic, is writing her thesis on Jane Austen and George Eliot â “ authors of the great marriage plots. As Madeleine studies the age-old motivations of the human heart, real life, in the form of two very different men, intervenes.Leonard Bankhead, brilliant scientist and charismatic loner, attracts Madeleine with an intensity that she seems powerless to resist. Meanwhile her old friend Mitchell Grammaticus, a theology student searching for some kind of truth in life, is certain of at least one thing â “ that he and Madeleine are destined to be together.But as all three leave college, they will have to figure out how they want their own marriage plot to end.

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Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the behavioral and social sciences. The authors provide a conceptual context that makes it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will also instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.

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See how interesting the behavioral sciences can be with Gravetter/Forzano s RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 7th Edition. Inviting and conversational, the text leads you through the research process from start to finish, using a step-by-step approach that emphasizes the decisions researchers make at each stage. Current research examples are selected to be of particular interest to students like you. Learning objectives help you focus on what s important and give you opportunities to apply your learning and test your understanding. Chapter after chapter, the authors lecture in a book style delivers clear explanations of topics that make the text easy to read and understand.

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When London hansom cab driver Henry Gough is forced to cross the line of Victorian respectability in order to feed his family, he is drawn towards city districts awash with vice and crime. Stumbling upon a clandestine plot that will imperil his country, he turns informer and embarks on a dramatic adventure beset with danger.Frank Hurst transports us effortlessly and in some style from the dimly-lit streets of nineteenth-century London to the dusty plains of the Indian Raj and the grand estates of Tsarist Russia, where foreign forces seek to challenge British imperial ambitions in the Orient.Brimming with political intrigue, riddles, romance, violence and deception, this is an epic story, with more than a grain of truth at its coreâ ¦

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