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In this compelling dialogue, two of the world’s most influential thinkers reflect on the value of equality and debate what citizens and governments should do to narrow the gaps that separate us. Ranging across economics, philosophy, history, and current affairs, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel consider how far we have come in achieving greater equality. At the same time, they confront head-on the extreme divides that remain in wealth, income, power, and status nationally and globally.

Der zweite Band der großen Green Creek-Saga. Nachdem der Hexer Gordo Livingstone von seinem alten Rudel verraten wurde, genießt er die Ruhe und Einsamkeit in seiner kleinen Autowerkstatt in Green Creek. Von Werwölfen hat er erst mal genug. Doch dann kommt das Bennett-Rudel in die Stadt und mit ihm der attraktive Mark. Als Green Creek von einem schrecklichen Verbrechen heimgesucht wird, bitten die Bennetts Gordo um Hilfe. Und mit dem Erwachen seiner Magie kann er auch das Seelenband zwischen sich und Mark nicht länger ignorieren.

Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer; Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom; and Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people. The Age of Myth is over. The time of rebellion has begun.

Der Auftakt zur großen queeren Romantasy-Saga von Bestsellerautor T. J. Klune. Oxnard Matheson ist zwölf, als sein Vater die Familie verlässt. Ox fühlt sich ungeliebt und wertlos – und irgendwie anders als andere Jungs in seinem Alter. Ox ist sechzehn, als die Familie Bennett ins Nachbarhaus einzieht. Die Bennetts sind lebensfroh und charismatisch – und Werwölfe. Ox fühlt sich unwiderstehlich angezogen von dieser aufregenden neuen Welt voll Magie, Freundschaft und Abenteuer. Doch als Ox dreiundzwanzig ist, geschieht ein Mord und nichts ist mehr wie zuvor.

The Final Frontier is a unique and striking exploration of the consistencies, common elements, and recurring themes associated with the Near-Death Experience. This examination is based on the accounts of 286 people who had the experience. Less than one-third of the respondents associated with this research had any knowledge of NDEs before their experience. Their NDEs' events, descriptions, and sensations do not differ in a meaningful way from those with prior knowledge.

The Aging Revolution is the story of Butler and his disciples: women and men who saw older distressed adults in hospitals and homes, and worse: being ignored by most of the medical establishment. These revolutionaries could not ignore the suffering, and they set out—individually and collectively—to create entirely new ways of caring for aging adults to ease their suffering and improve their quality and length of life.

A poignant, heartfelt, and funny memoir about how, in 1985, Michael J. Fox brought to life two iconic roles simultaneously—Alex P. Keaton in Family Ties and Marty McFly in Back to the Future. Read by Michael J. Fox, this program features renowned clips from Back to the Future, plus interviews...

Omega-3-Fettsäuren waren mitentscheidend für die Evolution unserer Intelligenz. Aufgrund unserer Entwicklungsgeschichte können wir jedoch nur die aquatischen Omega-3-Fettsäuren effizient verwerten. Doch Fisch und Meeresfrüchte stehen uns aufgrund der Überfischung der Weltmeere nicht mehr ausreichend zur Verfügung, ganz zu schweigen von ihrer Belastung mit Schadstoffen. Algenöl ist die ursprüngliche und rein pflanzliche Quelle für aquatische Omega-3-Fettsäuren und zugleich die einzige nachhaltige Alternative, um den weltweiten Mangel an aquatischen Omega-3-Fettsäuren zu beheben.

Will your children come to seek your advice when dealing with challenges on social media? Challenges like cyberbullying, anxiety, or dangerous strangers reaching out to meet. What about posting that one message that will cost them entry into their favorite college? Social media has become a necessity in our modern society. It allows us to connect to information globally in the blink of an eye.

Written specifically for psychology students—and not other academics—Cognitive Psychology For Dummies is an accessible and entertaining introduction to the field. Cognitive Psychology For Dummies follows the structure of a typical university course, which makes it the perfect supplement for students in need of a clear and enjoyable overview of the topic. The complexities of a field that explores internal mental processes—including the study of how people perceive, remember, think, speak, and solve problems—can be overwhelming for first-year psychology students

The Tim Buck Two Gang is the story of three friends who work for a railway yardmaster, each tasked with delivering something to the top of a steep mountain or else meeting his doom. Each of them is unsure how he will make it to the top by himself, so they decide to work together to complete the tasks. With the guidance and help from an ogre, two friendly birds, and a handful of woodland animals, the three friends embark on a journey to the top of the mountain, where they are rewarded with the unexpected.

What's Your Decision? presents a time-tested, trustworthy approach to decision making based on the insights of Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits and the author of The Spiritual Exercises, one of history's most influential spiritual texts.

Because of God’s never ending concern for humanity, He inspired a select number of men to document various histories of the Israelites in the Old Testament. God intervened in such a way that when they were recorded, they would paint a mosaic of His intentions toward humanity. The Bible, in fact, is an encrypted message from God to us. Even if the writers did not fully understand what they were conveying, God’s plan becomes clear in A Compendium to the Bible.

Superbly narrated by Mike Fraser, F. J. Sheed’s remarkable translation of this classic spiritual autobiography is finally in audio format, with an introduction by noted historian of late antiquity Peter Brown. Incorporated in this edition are a wealth of notes on literary, philosophical, biblical, historical, and liturgical topics by Michael P. Foley, an Editor’s Preface, and a timeline.

More than 115 million Americans consider walking to be their primary mode of exercise, and the proven health benefits from walking well include cardiovascular health, dementia prevention, stress reduction, and more. Authors Michael J. Gelb and Bruce Fertman provide secrets, advice, and guidance on walking with pleasure, power, poise, and peace.

Without words, apps would be an unusable jumble of shapes and icons, while voice interfaces and chatbots wouldn't even exist. Words make software human-centered, and require just as much thought as the branding and code.

¿Qué tiene de malo manipular nuestra naturaleza? ¿Dónde están las líneas rojas, si las hay? El filósofo Michael Sandel trata de responder a esta pregunta a través de un ameno pero profundo repaso del campo de la bioética.

Loving Lions provides listeners with a glimpse into the darkness and confusion of addiction, from both the addict's perspective and the family's experience. The author provides a detailed description of his journey through active addiction, and the recovery process that led him back to his family, and to his future as the founder of Baystate Recovery Services.

In the summer of 1914, sixteen-year-old Evan Sinclair leaves home to join the Great War for Civilization. Little does he know that, despite the war raging in Europe, the true source of conflict will emerge in Ottoman Palestine, since it's from Jerusalem where the German Kaiser dreams to rule as Holy Roman Emperor.

Inspired by tales passed down from generation to generation, these eleven monster and ghost filled nightmares skillfully weave legend and lore into modern settings. From vengeful spirits to creatures that wander the moors, ghost hunts gone wrong to a father’s worst nightmare, Old Tales Reborn is a collection fans of supernatural fiction and folk horror will cherish.