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A major work of financial theory and practice with immediate relevance to the rebuilding of the economy, and restoring the promise of equality When the government decides to spend money, it simply creates the necessary funds for itself--as if out of thin air. That's how we pay for interstate...

When a man agrees to do a favor for a friend, he gets more than he bargained for as he becomes embroiled in a woman’s murder in this new thriller from the USA Today bestselling author of Layover. Ryan Francis has it all—great job, wonderful wife, beautiful child—and he loves posting photos...

Named one of the best books of 2021 by NPR, The Washington Post, and Financial Times “No one states problems more correctly, more astutely, more amusingly and more uncomfortably than Francine Prose . . . The gift of her work to a reader is to create for us what she creates for her protagonist...

""Thornton Wilder's 1926 debut novel probes the inscrutable mystery of the ancient, fabulous wealth that confers a kind of immortality on its custodians, allowing their natures to form without concession or compromise to life beyond their privileged enclave. . . . [It] established Wilder as one...

Ecuador, 1969: An American expatriate, Fay Fern, sits in the corner of a restaurant, she and her young son Wright turned away from the television where Vincent Kahn becomes the first man to walk on the moon. Years earlier, Fay and Vincent meet at a pilots’ bar in the Mojave Desert. Both seemed...

Did America fake the moon landing? Was 9/11 an inside job? What is the government hiding at Area 51? From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history's greatest cover-ups and decide for yourself. Humanity has long been obsessed with the unexplained, and we have ascribed many...

The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across cultures and demographics. This book uncovers how sports provide meaning, identity, and community, making them an essential part of human life. The book examines the psychological mechanisms behind sports fandom, including the formation of beliefs, emotional connections, and the role of rituals. It explores how sports fandom satisfies core psychological, social, and cultural needs, drawing parallels between sports and religious devotion.

Nestled in the shadowy embrace of ancient oaks, the Idlewood Plantation whispers with secrets of the past. Carrie Jo and Ashland, bound by fate and mysteries untold, find themselves once again at Idlewood's enigmatic threshold. A fortuitous stroke of luck grants them a chance to complete their unfinished work, but the plantation's eerie corridors are not done with them yet.

In the eerie shadows of Idlewood, a sinister presence lurks—the Shadow Man. As the final touches are put on the restoration of the enigmatic Idlewood, Rachel finds herself the target of this malevolent spirit's wrath. The haunting intensifies, plunging her and Angus into a fight for survival against the unseen forces.

Idlewood Plantation has been a paranormal enthusiast's dream, but for historian Carrie Jo, it's anything but pleasant. Another Ferguson child calls out to her from beyond the grave, and this time a local legend is involved. The discovery of the Ouroborus Grimoire heightens the supernatural activity, and the ghosts of Idlewood aren't happy about it.

Less than a year after turning her world upside down, Ryan Fortner reappears in Niki's life. Crypto Division isn't done with her, and neither is the supernatural. Their investigation of a stolen sword leads to a deadly discovery. A rift between worlds has unleashed Tugarin Zmei, a mythical warlord sworn to destroy Niki's bloodline. It's bad enough that her ancestral magic is barely under control—now Tugarin wants her head.

In pursuit of Chernobog's followers, Niki Baird, Ryan Fortner, and their allies venture into the Otherworld—a treacherous realm of mythical creatures and mysterious curses. Each discovery spurs more questions, but one truth comes to light: Chernobog seeks Koschei's Needle, a powerful artifact an undying sorcerer hid in Niki's world.

My arrival in the capital saw me accused of murdering the little Prince, and being taken into custody. Now I'm facing life in exile on Freedom Island—a prison island, where the most horrible criminals in the entire Empire end up: from Faceters and Black-Bookmen to murderers and rapists. An island from which, according to rumor, only three people have ever managed to escape.

I'm a pretty unique guy. I have golden blood flowing through my veins. There are only about thirty people like me in the entire world. Yes, golden blood is a real thing. Google it if you don't believe me. My blood has allowed me to join a group of test subjects, eventually becoming the proud owner of an AI neural chip best known as Alisa. My blood has allowed me to be reborn after death: reborn to a new life in a world governed by magic, a world where humans are locked in mortal combat with monsters. Reborn—into the body of a terminally ill young guy who has but two days left to live.

The Treasury of Amaterasu was inaccessible even to the Goddess's own descendants, but it opened for me. But what will I find inside? Did Amaterasu leave something in there for me, as a sign from our past? And if so, what could it be? A message? A warning? The truth? Or perhaps some kind of artifact?

Colin and his companions thought they had seen it all in this savage world. But as they investigate the aftermath of their last battle, a new mystery emerges: why would a dragon hunt a whale? The path to the truth is riddled with danger. Mutant dinosaurs, conniving mandrills, and territorial dragons stand between Colin and the answers he seeks. As a Beastmaster, Colin has faced many challenges, but this quest will test his abilities like never before.

Death is already approaching; it feels like it can't be much longer now. The virus had me on the ropes even before the bone dagger in my side sped the process along. The betrayal of one of the members of my team, together with the Feathered Serpent's attack, should have been the final events of my life....

As Carrie Jo embarks on her newest project at Idlewood, she is not alone. The restoration team quickly realizes that this is no ordinary refurbishment. Idlewood harbors secrets beyond crumbling walls and faded photographs. The story takes a sinister turn when the spirits of the long-deceased Ferguson children reveal themselves, trapped in a time loop, unaware of their ghostly state. The mystery deepens with the discovery of an enigmatic clock and a menacing fog that seems to have a life of its own. But nothing is as chilling as the elusive Shadow Man.

In Tech Monopoly, Herbert Hovenkamp explores competition problems in a wide range of high-tech firms—from those that sell purely digital products, such as video streaming, search, software, or email services, to others that sell more traditional "tactile" products, such as hardware, clothing, groceries, or rides. He offers a realistic look at the powers and limitations of antitrust law in tech markets with an assessment that is as comprehensive as it is accessible.

Trust Me tells the story of a turbulent year in the life of Lewis Nelson and his daughter Skye, who spend their time together at the edge of a fragile wilderness in Western Oregon.