“If you only read one book this year on America’s unending ‘War on Terror,’ it should be this persuasive and devastatingly damning account of how the United States created the original al Qaeda terrorism threat by its own actions and then increased that threat by orders of magnitude by its wanton killings in one country after another in the name of ‘counter-terrorism.’ Once I started reading it, I couldn’t stop!” — Daniel Ellsberg, Pentagon Papers whistleblower and author of The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner
Called by H. L. Mencken, one of the few economists in history who could really write, Henry Hazlitt achieved lasting fame for this brilliant but concise work. In it, he explains basic truths about economics and the economic fallacies responsible for unemployment, inflation, high taxes, and recession. Covering considerable ground, Hazlitt illustrates the destructive effects of taxes, rent and price controls, inflation, trade restrictions, and minimum-wage laws. He also writes about key classical liberal thinkers like John Locke, Adam Smith, Thomas Jefferson, John Stuart Mill, Alexis de Tocqueville, and Herbert Spencer.
Hard-Boiled Egg Index is a true story on the struggles Kudzai Gumunyu and most Zimbabweans went through during the record- and heart-breaking hyper-inflationary period in Zimbabwe. Though saddening, the story is told in a humorous and vivid way detailing how Kudzai had to adjust to the effects of economic meltdown. Zimbabwe's inflation rate reached a mind-boggling 89.7 sextillion percent by 2008 and US$1 was worth 3 nonillion Zimbabwean dollars had the Central Bank not debased the currency three times with twenty-five zeros. The ZWD100 trillion became the highest denomination on the planet. Before the crazily denominated notes, money was being carried in wheelbarrows and grain bags and the purchased item in your hand due to rapid loss of value. Every day became a struggle from shortages of foodstuffs, collapse of services, bank queues, as well a salary that could not keep up with inflation. The writer also gives the life and economic lessons learned, which can be useful to other countries navigating similar economic minefields. It ends with a positive outlook for the country and the hope that the Jewel of Africa (Zimbabwe) will sparkle again given its educated and competent human capital, abundant and rich mineral fields, tourist attractions, rich agricultural lands aided by a favorable climate, as well as, recently, a change of leadership.
“A treasure-trove of useful, well-organized information on sea-going parenting.” —Gary “Cap’n Fatty” Goodlander, Author of Buy, Outfit and Sail Choosing a boat that is right for your family; handling the naysayers; keeping your children safe, healthy and entertained afloat—this inspirational and comprehensive guide may be just what you need to turn your dream into a reality. The three authors, who have each voyaged thousands of miles with children on board, provide a factual and balanced look at the realities of family life on the sea. From their own experience and with information from interviews with dozens of other voyaging parents, they discuss caring for an infant on board, handling the changing needs of children as they grow, education options, ensuring parents find the private time to keep their relationships in tune, and helping children make the eventual transition back to shore life. Added to the authors’ voices are sidebars from other cruising parents with specialized information on subjects as diverse as handling special diets and how your children can keep in touch with friends around the world. A unique bonus chapter, written by a dozen former cruising kids looks at the long-term effects of breaking away from shoreside normalcy. A substantial appendix of resources provides valuable further information on the subjects covered in this book. It is said that every parent inflicts their lifestyle choices on their children. Read this book to find why heading out to sea with your children may be the most rewarding infliction of all.
A top cybersecurity journalist tells the story behind the virus that sabotaged Iran’s nuclear efforts and shows how its existence has ushered in a new age of warfare—one in which a digital attack can have the same destructive capability as a megaton bomb. “Immensely enjoyable . . . Zetter turns a complicated and technical cyber story into an engrossing whodunit.”—The Washington Post The virus now known as Stuxnet was unlike any other piece of malware built before: Rather than simply hijacking targeted computers or stealing information from them, it proved that a piece of code could escape the digital realm and wreak actual, physical destruction—in this case, on an Iranian nuclear facility. In these pages, journalist Kim Zetter tells the whole story behind the world’s first cyberweapon, covering its genesis in the corridors of the White House and its effects in Iran—and telling the spectacular, unlikely tale of the security geeks who managed to unravel a top secret sabotage campaign years in the making. But Countdown to Zero Day also ranges beyond Stuxnet itself, exploring the history of cyberwarfare and its future, showing us what might happen should our infrastructure be targeted by a Stuxnet-style attack, and ultimately, providing a portrait of a world at the edge of a new kind of war.
The Socionomic Theory of Finance is a 13-year-long effort by Robert Prechter. It includes supporting chapters from twelve other scholars, writers, researchers and analysts. In contrast to the dismal science of economics, Prechter's theory is original, exciting and intellectually fulfilling. Every chapter rebuts conventions and offers ground-breaking insights in presenting a cohesive model with real-world application. The book draws a crucial distinction between finance and economics and ties both fields to human social behavior. Top reviewers from multiple disciplines have offered acclaim. Professor Terry Burnham calls it "the best book ever written on financial markets." In time, STF will transform the thinking of every individual in the world of finance. Read it and be among the first. Are you a professor or student? Special pricing available. Contact the publisher for details at institute@socionomics.net or 470-892-2037.
If you're exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly trying to hold everything together, this collection brings together the two books thousands of women have used to break the burnout cycle and rebuild emotional stability. Already read The Burnt-Out Bitch? This collection includes both books in one volume, making it perfect for readers who want the complete journey in a single place. This volume includes: • The Burnt-Out Bitch — understanding burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overload • The Regulated Bitch — learning how to calm your nervous system and respond to life with clarity and control Together, these books walk you through the full journey: Burnout → awareness → regulation → rebuilding. You'll learn how to: • Recognize the patterns that keep you stuck in survival mode • Let go of perfectionism and constant self-pressure • Set boundaries without drowning in guilt • Calm your nervous system during stressful moments • Build emotional regulation habits that actually last This collection also includes access to the companion workbook tools designed to help you put these ideas into practice in real life. Perfect for readers who want the complete series experience in one volume. Part of The Regulated Woman Series, which also includes Spanish editions such as La Mujer Agotada and upcoming translations. Also available in audiobook format for listeners who prefer to learn on the go. If you're ready to stop living in survival mode and start feeling steady again, this collection gives you the full roadmap. Scroll up and click Add to Cart to begin rebuilding from the inside out.
ESSENTIAL MONEY SKILLS EVERY KID SHOULD KNOW! Are you looking for a gift that will entertain your child and empower them with valuable life skills? WELL, LOOK NO FURTHER! "Money Skills for Kids," by Ferne Bowe (author of "Money Skills for Teens" and "Life Skills for Tweens"), is the book you've been searching for. Packed with practical advice, real-life examples, and interactive activities, it is designed to make the complex world of understanding money fun, accessible and engaging. Perfect for kids aged 8 to 13, this book is an educational tool - that takes the reader on the journey through the maze of money management, transforming them into savvy savers and wise spenders. READY TO START THE JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF MONEY? HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT'S INSIDE: * Unravel the mystery of earning and spending money wisely. * Learn how to transform a brilliant money-making idea into reality. * Master the art of saving with easy and effective strategies. * Take the first step in banking by choosing and opening a savings account. * Set and achieve financial goals like a pro. * Learn the crucial difference between needs and wants. * Dip your toes into the fascinating world of investing. And that's just the beginning! Every chapter is a stepping stone towards becoming financially independent. GIVE THEM THE GIFT OF MONEY SKILLS! Prepare your child for a future where money is a tool, not a challenge. Help them on their journey towards confidence, independence, and smart financial decisions. Click 'Add to Cart' now and set your child on the path to financial success.
APRENDE A LEER EN LA ESCUELA DE MONSTRUOS. Con letra mayúscula y texto rimado, ¡aprender a leer está chupado! Más de 1 millón de pequeños lectores. ¡No te pierdas la serie con la que los más pequeños aprenderán a disfrutar de los libros! María y su mascota van juntas a todas partes: ¡incluso a clase! El problema es que la mascota hoy tiene mucha hambre, tanta que empieza a comer y comer... ¡todo lo que hay en la escuela! ¿Cómo conseguirán que vuelva a ser una bolita pequeña y peluda? ¡Se está convirtiendo en la mascota más grandota! La Escuela de Monstruos es la serie más divertida para aprender a leer: - Letra mayúscula - Frases rimadas - Vocabulario sencillo - Ilustraciones a todo color - Protagonistas geniales: ¡una clase de monstruos! Los niños y niñas ganarán confianza para disfrutar de la lectura y practicarán nuevo vocabulario en las actividades de cada libro.
Juan Ramón Rallo reconstruye y destruye en dos tomos el pensamiento económico de Marx Karl Marx es incuestionablemente uno de los pensadores más influyentes de la historia. Ningún otro autor ha logrado un predicamento similar al suyo en disciplinas tan dispares como la Economía, la Filosofía, la Historiografía, la Sociología o las Ciencias Políticas. Sus ideas han alentado movimientos sociales y políticos de masas que en muchos casos llegaron a tomar el poder y a aplicar un programa revolucionario de inspiración marxista. De entre toda la abundantísima literatura que existe sobre Marx, este libro de Juan Ramón Rallo es único por dos motivos. En primer lugar, no hay otra obra que ofrezca simultáneamente una revisión sobre Marx y a la vez contra Marx tan extensa y detallada. En segundo lugar, no existe hasta el momento una crítica integral a la teoría económica marxista tan meticulosa y ordenada como la que presenta Rallo. El primer tomo está dirigido a presentar el pensamiento marxista, especialmente ―aunque no exclusivamente― en su vertiente económica, de un modo sistemático y aséptico: no se pretende ni distorsionar ni caricaturizar a Marx, sino simplemente explicar, del modo más accesible posible, cuáles fueron sus ideas. Con este fin, Rallo revisa, desmenuza e integra la extensa obra de Marx, desde La crítica a la filosofía del derecho de Hegel a las Glosas marginales a Adolf Wagner, pasando por Los Manuscritos económico-filosóficos de 1844, La ideología alemana, La miseria de la filosofía, los Grundrisse, las Teorías sobre la plusvalía, sus artículos en prensa, sus manifiestos políticos, su correspondencia personal y, por supuesto, los tres monumentales volúmenes de El Capital. A través del análisis conjunto de toda esta literatura, auxiliada por el estudio de la obra de Engels y de otros destacados intelectuales marxistas, Rallo consigue exponer de un modo coherente las teorías de Marx sobre el valor, el dinero, el capital, la explotación, los precios, los salarios, las ganancias, las clases sociales, el crecimiento económico, las crisis económicas y el advenimiento del comunismo. En el segundo tomo Rallo hace una crítica exhaustiva y rigurosa del pensamiento marxista: su objetivo es detallar y demostrar todos los errores que cometió Marx al describir la estructura y el funcionamiento del capitalismo para, al mismo tiempo, exponer cuáles son las auténticas anatomía y dinámica de la sociedad moderna. En suma, se pretende rescatar al capitalismo de la crítica marxista a través de la crítica a Marx: una crítica a la crítica. Con este fin, Rallo desmonta paciente y escalonadamente los pilares que sostienen el edificio intelectual del marxismo. En primer lugar, las mercancías son intercambiables por ser bienes económicos que satisfacen necesidades humanas y se intercambian en función de la importancia relativa de las necesidades que permiten satisfacer. En segundo lugar, valor de uso y valor no son facetas contradictorias de la mercancía, sino facetas que se complementan y potencian mutuamente: el valor no anula al valor de uso, sino que contribuye a multiplicarlo y a desarrollarlo. En tercer lugar, el capitalista no es capitalista por explotar la fuerza de trabajo del obrero, sino por suministrar tiempo, protección e información dentro del proceso de producción, elevando así la productividad social y, por tanto, elevando el bienestar de todos (incluido el del obrero). En cuarto lugar, la circulación del capital no profundiza la separación entre el obrero y los medios de producción, sino que posibilita la capitalización histórica del obrero. En quinto lugar, los precios de producción de las mercancías no guardan ninguna conexión necesaria con sus valores-trabajo sino con sus utilidades marginales para los compradores. En sexto lugar, las clases sociales no están predeterminadas por la posición de cada individuo respecto al control social de los medios de producción, sino que la estructura de control de los medios de producción depende de las funciones económicas que cada individuo desempeñe a través o al margen de esos medios de producción. En séptimo lugar, no hay ninguna tendencia a que la tasa general de ganancia decrezca a largo plazo o, al menos, no por las razones que expone Marx. Y, por último, el comunismo no es una inevitabilidad histórica y su promesa de liberación de la humanidad supondría, en realidad, la supresión de la libertad individual. En su Anti-Marx, Juan Ramón Rallo aborda la titánica tarea de reconstruir y destruir a la vez el pensamiento económico de Marx. Se trata de la más ambiciosa crítica al marxismo escrita hasta la fecha.
- Los auriculares de alta resolución inalámbricos con cancelación de ruido más pequeños y ligeros de Sony. Con la nueva actualización del firmware, que estará disponible el 17 de noviembre de 2022, ahora también es posible una conexión multipunto. Para una comodidad absoluta, los auriculares Bluetooth se pueden conectar con dos dispositivos Bluetooth al mismo tiempo. Cuando se recibe una llamada, los auriculares saben cuál de los dispositivos está sonando y se conectan automáticamente a él. - Estos auriculares de Sony te ofrecen lo mejor de ambos mundos: sonido ambiental natural cuando quieres interactuar con el mundo que te rodea y cancelación de ruido de alta calidad cuando quieres concentrarte. - Disfruta de audio inalámbrico de alta resolución y llamadas telefónicas nítidas con estos auriculares Bluetooth. - Las funciones inteligentes permiten una experiencia de escucha sencilla. Speak-to-Chat detiene automáticamente la música cuando inicias una conversación, o los auriculares también tienen controles táctiles intuitivos. - Hasta 20 horas de duración de la batería con funda de carga con protección IPX4 contra salpicaduras de agua por todos lados. - * A partir del 30 de marzo de 2022. Según una investigación de Sony Corporation, se midió utilizando las directrices de Strategy Analytics en un estilo verdaderamente inalámbrico que admite la cancelación de ruido y es compatible con el mercado de auriculares LDAC. LDAC es un códec certificado de «Hi-Res Audio Wireless». - Nota Para cargarlos mejor, asegúrate de que los auriculares estén bien colocados en la caja de carga y de que solo se carguen con el cable USB tipo C incluido y que estén firmemente conectados al estuche de carga.
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Bitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design. Few people know the true history of Bitcoin and its original design due to years of heavy censorship, social media engineering, and tight information controls online. Hijacking Bitcoin destroys the most popular narratives that surround Bitcoin and sets the historical record straight. Roger Ver's passion and pain come through as he tells the story of a beloved project corrupted in front of his eyes. Written by one of the most prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry, this book is impossible to ignore. From the inside flap: Bitcoin has been captured and changed for the worse. That's the undeniable conclusion of Hijacking Bitcoin. Chocked full of history and inconvenient truths, this book goes on a myth-busting rampage against the most popular narratives that surround BTC. Is Bitcoin truly decentralized? Is it supposed to be digital gold or digital cash? Did the original design really have scaling problems? Roger Ver addresses these questions head-on and provides uncomfortable answers. Roger Ver is the world's first investor in Bitcoin startups and has been a prominent name in the cryptocurrency industry since the beginning. Yet, as he confesses in the introduction, this book is not a love story. It's a devastating exposé of the corruption, propaganda, and centralization of power in Bitcoin.