The book has an active table of contents for readers to easy access to each chapter.The Wealth of Nations was published in 1776 by Adam Smith and it is one of the most important economic works in economic history since the date. What set Adam Smith’s work apart was the follows:He believed in that self-interest is God's providenceHe believed in that if government is away from interfering with free competition, the invisible hand of capitalism wil...

In the icy grip of the Arctic, John Rae embarks on a perilous expedition to unravel the fate of the lost Franklin expedition. Driven by an unyielding determination, he navigates treacherous ice floes, encounters enigmatic Inuit tribes, and uncovers chilling evidence that paints a grim picture of the doomed explorers. As Rae delves deeper into the frozen wilderness, he uncovers a tale of survival, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit that drives men to the brink of the unknown.

It is already well known to those who take an interest in Arctic discovery, that The Hudson's Bay Company intended fitting out an expedition in 1840, which was to have proceeded to The norThern shores of America by Back's Great Fish River, for The purpose of tracing The coast between The river Castor and Pollux of Dease and Simpson, and The Strait of The Fury and Hecla, as it was Then very generally supposed that Boothia was an island. The party was to have been commanded by that able and ...

Volume I contains a biographical study of John Rae, a brilliant economist and scholar who lived in Canada for a period in the early part of the nineteenth century, an analysis of Rae's contributions to economics, and a collection of his articles and essays on a variety of topics. These miscellaneous writings, many of which originally appeared in contemporary newspapers and magazines, reveal the broad range of his intellectual interests as well as his polemic and literary skill. Volume II i...

Atypical Interaction presents a state-of-the-art overview of research which uses conversation analysis to explore how communicative impairments impact on conversation and other forms of talk and social interaction. Although the majority of people use spoken language unproblematically in social interaction, many individuals have an atypical capacity for communication. The first collection of its kind, this book examines a wide range of conditions where the communication of children...

The Teacher Guide content is matched lesson by lesson to the Student Book. Written in partnership with the UK Geographical Association, Collins Cambridge IGCSE ® Geography Teacher Guide has been fully updated to support the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus and Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217).This Teacher Guide covers the Cambridge IGCSE® Geography (0460) syllabus, as well as the Cambridge O-Level syllabus (2217), both for first teaching in 2018 and first examination in ...

Best intentions can go suck it.I walked into a dark alley with the best of intentions, and look where that got me. Drugged, kidnapped, and thrown into a world I didn't even know existed.Now I'm being held captive by a hot as sin vampire, whilst trying not to be killed by his wife, and, oh yeah, he's the leader of the Russian Mob and I'm suddenly a target. Go me.Safe to say, I'm not sure I'll do anything for anyone ever again.Follow Benji...

A gripping drama based on a true story and riddled with dark humor, from the insightful pen of K.L. Johns.Running from burnout, disillusionment, and a sociopath, Bailey's plan was simple. Returning to her childhood island town after 20 years away, she longed for rest and comfort, but the universe had other plans. Forged through fire, Bailey emerges as a chosen scribe and messenger for the people.The story blends dark humor, small‑town eccentricity, and introspective drama. ...

Soon to be seen in Star Wars: The Last Jedi, welcome to the casino city of Canto Bight. A place where exotic aliens, captivating creatures, and other would-be high rollers are willing to risk everything to make their fortunes. Set across one fateful evening, these four original novellas explore the deception and danger of the lavish casino city*.*• An honest salesman meets a career criminal as a dream vacation turns into the worst nightmare imaginable, in a story by Saladi...

The presidency of Barack Obama seeks a major transformation of American politics and policy. This new collection, edited by Steven E. Schier, examines the unusual combination of risk and ambition in Obama's presidency concerning popular politics, Washington politics, and economic and foreign policy. It also places the Obama presidency in historical perspective, noting the unusual circumstances of his election and the similarities and differences between presidential politics today and thos...

Scottish doctor and explorer John Rae is a controversial figure in the history of the Arctic. He began his career with the Hudson's Bay Company as a surgeon in Moose Factory, Ontario, where he learned to survey, live off the land, and travel great distances on snowshoes. These skills served him well when, in 1846, he was charged with completing the geography of the northern shore of North America and set out on his first expedition. Some years later, while exploring the Boothia Peninsula i...

Although Arctic explorer and Hudson Bay Company surveyor John Rae (1813–1893) travelled and recorded the final uncharted sections of the Northwest Passage, he is best known for his controversial discovery of the fate of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845. Based on evidence given to him by local Inuit, Rae determined that Franklin’s crew had resorted to cannibalism in their final, desperate days. Seen as maligning a national hero, Rae was shunned by British society.This collection...