"Of all the economic bubbles that have been pricked," the editors of The Economist recently observed, "few have burst more spectacularly than the reputation of economics itself." Indeed, the financial crisis that crested in 2008 destroyed the credibility of the economic thinking that had guided policymakers for a generation. But what will take its place? In How the Economy Works, one of our leading economists provides a jargon-free exploration of the current crisis, offer...

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, economists around the world have advanced theories to explain the persistence of high unemployment and low growth rates. According to Roger E. A. Farmer, these theories can be divided into two leading schools of thought: the ideas of pre-Keynesian scholars who blame the recession on bad economic policy, and the suggestions of "New Keynesian" scholars who propose standard modifications to select assumptions of Keynes' General Theory. But Farmer...

In the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, economists around the world have advanced theories to explain the persistence of high unemployment and low growth rates. According to Roger E. A. Farmer, these theories can be divided into two leading schools of thought: the ideas of pre-Keynesian scholars who blame the recession on bad economic policy, and the suggestions of "New Keynesian" scholars who propose standard modifications to select assumptions of Keynes' General Theory. But Farmer...

Ferren's family and neighbors had no other choice. Life on the frontier had become too dangerous, what with the Beasts' attacks getting more and more frequent and deadly. They all had to leave their farms behind to be relocated somewhere safe, closer to the capital. But the journey through the desert is no easy task, as they need to cross a hostile territory rife with monsters and dangers.Thankfully, the villagers can count on Ferren and the group of Powered accompanying him to pro...

Conscription and death. That is the sword of Damocles hanging over every peasant's head. As the realm gets overrun by bloodthirsty Beasts, every family has to pitch in.And so, to spare his father and siblings, Ferren offers to be the one from their household to join the king's army.But during an escort mission, Ferren's convoy is attacked and his right arm ripped off by a ferocious monster.By some miracle, Ferren survives the ordeal and is sent back home, at the bor...

What's really important in life? Do you dare to dream? Have you taken your shot? Prepare to fasten your seatbelt as you ride shotgun with Dan Rogers through a high-stakes poker game of life. As you travel from chronicle to chronicle, you will begin to realize what is important to you within your individual life through lessons that he has learned. At the end of your journey, you will find yourself looking at the world in a much brighter light.

With our world torn by climate change, deforestation, land degradation, hunger, malnutrition, poverty, loss of wildlife habitat, zoonotic pandemics, illegal migration and social injustice, this book seeks to find a practical and pragmatic way forwards. Based on the author's extensive experience of tropical agriculture and forestry around the world, as well as his combination of practical and academic agricultural qualifications, the second edition of Living with the Trees of Life presents ...

Provides tremendous insight and an excellent grasp of the special geoinformatics needs of Caribbean researchersAddressing the use of geoinformatics in Caribbean archaeology, this volume is based on case studies drawn from specific island territories, namely, Barbados, St. John, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Nevis, St. Eustatius, and Trinidad and Tobago, as well as inter-island interaction and landscape conceptualization in the Caribbean r...

Fantastic Universe' started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 175,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Exile from Space' by Judith Merril 'Cogito, Ergo Sum' by John Foster West 'Grove of th...

Beast Under Your Bed Vol. 1, consists of 19 different authors in horror, who came together to bring our youth newly inspired stories. Kids of horror grow up to be adults of horror, and this genre has been lacking in the YA field when it comes to the series we were familiarized with in the 90s and early 2000s.In this anthology, our curator, Megan Guilliams, has presented to you tales perfect for both teens and adults. Every piece carries a theme of its own: the monster in your close...

Fantastic Universe started publishing in 1953 and continued until March 1960. It was one of the better magazines to launch during the boom in science fiction magazines publishing. It published many important stories' by some of the fields best known writers. This is our third Fantastic universe Superpack. Collected in this over sized edition are more than 100,000 words of science fiction and fantasy. Escape back to the golden age of science fiction! 'Gods of the North' by Robert E. Howard ...

Kathryn is an urbane and sophisticated young woman who inherits a home in an Amish community. She arrives in the town and soon develops an unexpected romance with a local farmer named Josh. Josh is everything she wanted but never found in the big city. Things look rosy until his family disapproves of their budding relationship. Kathryn receives an offer to sell the home and return to her former life, but will she stay and fight for the one man that has stolen her heart?