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For fans of Freakonomics and Thinking, Fast and Slow, here is a book by Hans Rosling, the scientist called "a true inspiration" by Bill Gates, that teaches us how to see the world as it truly is. Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends-what percentage of the world's population live in poverty; why the world's population is increasing; how many girls finish school-we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective-from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don't know what we don't know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn't mean there aren't real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future.

When this gem first appeared in 1963, it took the form of a small paperback designed for mass distribution. We've conjured up that spirit again with this special edition of Rothbard's primer on money and government.Innumerable economists, investors, commentators, and authors have learned from this book through the decades. After fifty years, it remains the best book in print on the topic, a real manifesto of sound money.Rothbard boils down the Austrian theory to its essentials. The book also made huge theoretical advances. Rothbard was the first to prove that the government, and only the government, can destroy money on a mass scale, and he showed exactly how they go about this dirty deed. But just as importantly, it is beautifully written. He tells a thrilling story because he loves the subject so much.The passion that Murray feels for the topic comes through in the prose and transfers to the reader. Readers become excited about the subject, and tell others. Students tell professors. Some, like the great Ron Paul of Texas, have even run for political office after having read it.Rothbard shows precisely how banks create money out of thin air and how the central bank, backed by government power, allows them to get away with it. He shows how exchange rates and interest rates would work in a true free market. When it comes to describing the end of the gold standard, he is not content to describe the big trends. He names names and ferrets out all the interest groups involved.Since Rothbard's death, scholars have worked to assess his legacy, and many of them agree that this little book is one of his most important. Though it has sometimes been inauspiciously packaged and is surprisingly short, its argument took huge strides toward explaining that it is impossible to understand public affairs in our time without understanding money and its destruction.

What Has Government Done to Our Money? details the history of money, from early barter systems, to the gold standard, to present-day systems of paper money. Rothbard explains how money was originally developed, and why gold was chosen as the preferred commodity to use as money. The author also explains how the gold standard makes money a commodity, and how market forces create a stable economy. Rothbard shows that many European governments went bankrupt due to World War I and left the gold standard in order to try to solve their financial issues, which was not the right solution. He also argues that this strategy was partially responsible for World War II and led to economic problems throughout the world.

2019 Reprint of 1963 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. This book is an analysis of the causes of the Great Depression of 1929. The author concludes that the Depression was caused not by laissez-faire capitalism, but by government intervention in the economy. The author argues that the Hoover administration violated the tradition of previous American depressions by intervening in an unprecedented way and that the result was a disastrous prolongation of unemployment and depression so that a typical business cycle became a lingering disease.

A trio of experts on high-tech business strategy and innovation reveal the principles that have made platform businesses the most valuable firms in the world and the first trillion-dollar companies. Managers and entrepreneurs in the digital era must learn to live in two worlds—the conventional economy and the platform economy. Platforms that operate for business purposes usually exist at the level of an industry or ecosystem, bringing together individuals and organizations so they can innovate and interact in ways not otherwise possible. Platforms create economic value far beyond what we see in conventional companies. The Business of Platforms is an invaluable, in-depth look at platform strategy and digital innovation. Cusumano, Gawer, and Yoffie address how a small number of companies have come to exert extraordinary influence over every dimension of our personal, professional, and political lives. They explain how these new entities differ from the powerful corporations of the past. They also question whether there are limits to the market dominance and expansion of these digital juggernauts. Finally, they discuss the role governments should play in rethinking data privacy laws, antitrust, and other regulations that could reign in abuses from these powerful businesses. Their goal is to help managers and entrepreneurs build platform businesses that can stand the test of time and win their share of battles with both digital and conventional competitors. As experts who have studied and worked with these firms for some thirty years, this book is the most authoritative and timely investigation yet of the powerful economic and technological forces that make platform businesses, from Amazon and Apple to Microsoft, Facebook, and Google—all dominant players in shaping the global economy, the future of work, and the political world we now face.

¡Vuelve este clásico del manga! Rally y Minnie se ocupan en el día a día de llevar una armería en Chicago... ¡Pero también se dedican a la caza de recompensas! Su tarea principal es la persecución de forajidos sobre cuya cabeza pesa una recompensa. Sin embargo, de algún modo siempre acaban aceptando trabajos arriesgados y metiéndose en líos considerables.

Amazon Best Seller in Financial Services Industry, Analysis & Trading Investing Strategies, and Stock Market Investing National Indie Excellence Award--WINNER, Business 2023 Nonfiction Book Awards Gold Winner A better approach to investing This is not a typical investment book. It is an experiential guide on cultivating the mindset and behavior necessary to weather inherently uncertain and unpredictable markets. It doesn’t just tell you how to invest but how to think better about investing. Referencing studies on psychology, decision making, and investment behavior, Jennings provides a no-nonsense analysis of the financial markets and a road map to navigating its inevitable twists and turns. Jennings uses mental models to create a latticework of wisdom that will help you evaluate investment advice and learn better behavior in the face of uncertainty. To name a few: ignore expert predictions, be wary of stories, and try to invest like a dead person. An engaging dive into investing psychology and best practices, The Uncertainty Solution is an authoritative, accessible guide for both lay investors and professionals inundated with financial news and data. Read this book to improve your thinking about investing, practice better investment behavior, and ultimately, have more money.

- USB Dynamic Microphone with Onboard DSP - XLR Output - Silver - Headphone Output - Adjustable Gain

Color: Silver

- [Pure & Natural] The USB cardioid mic captures the clear and crisp sound in front of the mic capsule and reduces unwanted background noise. Using this directional condenser mic in a quiet environment will bring you the ideal recording effect and has an accurate reproduction of your voice. - [All Metal Construction] Made out of solid, quality materials, the microphone for computer recording is built to last. It also finished in a very nice matte blue coating which gives a real premium look and feel to the K669L. The 6ft permanently attached USB cable is long enough to connect the usb audio mic to your pc. - [Easy to Setup] To attach the tripod, it's just connecting and twisting. The laptop mic for recording lets you adjust and pivot the mic in relation to the sound source, which optimizes your sound quality. Good for starting out a podcast, vlogging recording vocals singing or instrument. - [Plug & Play] No need any sound card or driver using this external mic. Compatible with PS4, Mac or Windows. Just plug it in, select it as the input mic of your application, that’s it. You can adjust the mic gain on the front to get good clarify of your voice. Improves audio recording on YouTube or recording software Audacity. (Incompatible with Xbox. ) - [You Will Get] The package comes with a desktop microphone with 6ft usb cable, pivot mount, tripod stand and user’s manual. This microphone for youtuber doesn’t need the 48v phantom power, but if your laptop only has USB C port, you will need a genuine lightning adapter for connection.

Color: Blue

- [Sounds fuller and richer] This external laptop microphone is a welcome improvement in the virtual meeting environment, providing increased clarity and greater noise reduction. You can easy to be heard and understood, and will be more relaxed and comfortable during conferences. - [Plug & play] Recognized both in pc and laptop immediately, this computer conference mic works well for Zoom, WebEx, Teams, Discord and making videos. The stand up mic doesn't take up much space for work from home situations, and is convenient for traveling. (Incompatible with Xbox.) - [Easy control & adjustment] The knob on the front of the desk mic comes in handy to increase / reduce sound. You can also turn it all the way down to mute the mic. With the help of the included pivot mount, you can quickly adjust the angle and position of the mic for zoom meetings or chatting. - [Multipurpose] The directional condenser mic is sensitive that it picks up your faintest whisper. For online meeting and web calls you can leave the pc mic closer to your monitor and still facing you. For recorded talks and lectures you can pull it to the front edge of your desk and it's not in the camera's view at all. - [You will get] The package comes with a computer microphone with pivot mount, 6ft non-detachable usb cable, a tripod stand and user’s manual. The silver microphone has a clean look and will match with your laptop and other setup in the home office very well. (Note: If your laptop only has USB C port, you will need a genuine lightning adapter for connection.)

Color: Silver

Downtown White Police: Demonizing the Alpha Cop, Glorifying Thugs, and Militarizing Law Enforcement is a take-no-prisoners exposé of the forces at work in American society that are leading us down the dangerous path to a militarized police force. Former police officer James Lancia excuses no one for what is happening in the nation today. Rather, through a riveting blend of real-life cop stories and social and political analysis, he explains the situation like only an insider can. Downtown White Police discloses not only the disturbing fact that our police are becoming militarized, but also explains why this troubling trend is happening—and why it has little to do with race. What’s more, Lancia reveals how the media, the entertainment industry, politicians, and social justice advocates are shamelessly hyping the news and creating a false paradigm that demonizes the alpha cop and glorifies the criminals in order to fundamentally change law enforcement into an agent of the federal government. Whether you’re concerned about your own safety or about the future of our democracy, your eyes will be opened to the reality of crime and the need for citizens to act in order to preserve our civil liberties—before it´s too late.

Join the technological revolution that's taking the financial world by storm. Mastering Bitcoin is your guide through the seemingly complex world of Bitcoin, providing the knowledge you need to participate in the internet of money. Whether you're building the next killer app, investing in a startup, or simply curious about the technology, this revised and expanded third edition provides essential detail to get you started. Bitcoin, the first successful decentralized digital currency, has already spawned a multibillion-dollar global economy open to anyone with the knowledge and passion to participate. Mastering Bitcoin provides the knowledge. You supply the passion. The third edition includes: * A broad introduction to Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain—ideal for nontechnical users, investors, and business executives * An explanation of Bitcoin's technical foundation and cryptographic currency for developers, engineers, and software and systems architects * Details of the Bitcoin decentralized network, peer-to-peer architecture, transaction lifecycle, and security principles * New developments such as Taproot, Tapscript, Schnorr signatures, and the Lightning Network * A deep dive into Bitcoin applications, including how to combine the building blocks offered by this platform into powerful new tools * User stories, analogies, examples, and code snippets illustrating key technical concepts