At 11 PM you scroll and feel everyone else got the money memo except you. The feeling is loud and mostly built from a comparison set you never chose. This book splits the feeling from the math, then hands you the math in a 30 minute baseline.James Green applies Festinger, Kahneman, and Thaler to a tight budget. Present bias makes a $12 lunch beat a $180 retirement move today. Creep eats 1% to 2% of every raise. The hedonic treadmill erases the joy of the upgrade in 6 months anyway....

You have probably noticed that the Amazon playbook that worked 3 years ago is not working the way it used to, and that your organic rankings are drifting, your margins are shrinking, and your advertising costs keep climbing. The reason is not a mystery, and it is not a temporary market correction: Amazon has changed how the platform operates through AI on both sides of every transaction, and Amazon's total take rate now exceeds 47% in many categories. When a customer searches today, the ex...

Every business owner eventually reaches the same crossroads, where the leads are not coming in consistently, the sales are unpredictable, and you spend more time chasing prospects than actually running your business. The concept of a sales funnel is not new, because marketers have been talking about awareness, consideration, and conversion for decades, and what has changed is the technology available to automate every single stage of the process. AI can now write compelling copy, design ef...

"The most comprehensive and comprehendible history of the West Virginia Coal War I've ever read." —John Sayles, writer and director of MatewanOn September 1, 1912, the largest, most protracted, and deadliest working-class uprising in American history was waged in West Virginia. On one side were powerful corporations whose millions bought armed guards and political influence. On the other side were fifty thousand mine workers, the nation's largest labor uni...

On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. A wave of mass hysteria swept the country, leading to a sensational trial, that culminated in four controversial executions, and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover. Historian James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement in the wake of the Civil War and brings to life an epic twenty-year struggle for the eight-h...

A novel that will have you laughing out loud one minute, and swooning the next!In the town of Newsands, painfully shy Alex is abandoned by his two best friends for the summer.But he unexpectedly lands a part-time job at Wonderland, a run-down amusement arcade on the seafront, where he gets to know the other teen misfits who work there.Alex starts to come out of his shell, and even starts to develop feelin...

"News from No Man's Land" by James Green is a compelling exploration of the complexities of modern life and the human condition. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Green delves into the lives of individuals grappling with their identities, relationships, and the socio-political landscape around them. The prose is both lyrical and poignant, capturing the essence of struggle and resilience. Green's ability to weave together diverse voices creates a rich tapestry that resonates wi...

The first prototype for the Tiger tank was set to be ready for Hitlers birthday on April 20, 1942. The Henschel Company, competing with Porsche, produced the superior model, and by August of that year the formidable Tiger--or Panzerkampfwagen VI Tiger Ausf. H.--was in full production. This book takes us behind the scenes with the Tiger tank, reviewing the full history, the design and mechanics, and the mixed record of this machine, which was designed to outgun its Russian counterparts. Mil...

An uplifting and empowering anthology, A Year of Pride and Joy shares joyful contributions from 52 contemporary LGBTQIA+ voices, including Olympic gold medalist diver Tom Daley, author and historian Blair Imani, and singer Rina SawayamaEdited by award-winning children’s author Simon James Green, this buoyant title celebrates the joy, talent, and contributions of members of the LGBTQIA+ community—and delivers a full year of celebration.Each of the 5...

In "News from No Man's Land," James Green intricately weaves together a collection of essays that explore the intersection of personal narrative and social critique within the context of political and historical upheaval. The literary style is characterized by its poignant prose and vivid imagery, drawing readers into the complexities of modern life, particularly as experienced in America post-9/11. Through a deeply reflective lens, Green confronts themes of identity, belonging, and aliena...

"Side-splitting comedy" - The Guardian"Refreshingly positive...sure to leave you with a smile on your face." - OK MagazineNoah's back, and more bananas!He and Harry are now officially boyfriends, but is Noah ready for the difference?It's no help that a group of cosmopolitan French exchange students have descended on Little Fobbing - including sexy Pierre Victoire, who seems to have his...

"A riotous, real-feeling debut" - The GuardianPoor Noah Grimes! His father disappeared years ago, his mother's Beyonce tribute act is an unacceptable embarrassment, and his beloved gran is no longer herself. He only has one friend, Harry, and school is... Well, it's pure hell. Why can't Noah be normal, like everyone else at school?Maybe if he struck up a romantic relationship with someone - maybe...