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In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a “layered” manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bank-issued gold certificates. In a groundbreaking manner, Bhatia offers a similar paradigm for the evolution of digital currencies.

In Bitcoin Age, best-selling author of Layered Money and USC Marshall School of Business professor Nik Bhatia explores humanity’s attempt at creating the perfect form of money—one that holds its value, resists manipulation, and empowers individuals rather than institutions.

A series of 100+ poems written during a transformational time in the author's life.

When the Coalition government of Australia was overthrown in 2022, it was tempting to portray the loss as a repudiation of Scott Morrison. And when opposition leader Peter Dutton torpedoed the referendum on establishing an Indigenous Voice to parliament, his credibility as a political leader improved at the expense of the prime minister's. That was when, according to Niki Savva, the conservative Coalition thought it had the forthcoming election in the bag. What followed was a sequence of events that resulted in an improbable triumph for Labor and a historic drubbing for the Liberal Party.

Tito Rodríguez loves his family, his comics, and his neighborhood—Barrio San Antonio in Cali, Colombia—but it’s not easy being a dorky ñoño who gets teased by the kids at school. And things certainly don't get easier when Tito befriends a stray cat who leads him into a hidden realm…one where cats are revealed to be legendary warriors that protect our world from evil spirits who feed on negative emotions. And according to an ancient prophecy, Tito is the Chosen One who will lead the fight against the forces of darkness…probably.

Abandoned by her husband of twenty-two years, not quite destitute, Donna Hendricks finds a little red hardbound in a San Francisco used bookstore for a quarter. Sure that this ancient looking volume is worth a lot, she buys it without looking inside. Later, when she opens it, the book is blank except for the first page that word for word tells of Donna finding a little red hardbound in a used bookstore for a quarter, sure that it is worth a lot and later opening the book. . . The last sentence printed suggests what Donna should do next.

Sir Rigil Barak came to Land’s End expecting a routine mission: investigate some rumors, spy on some nobles, and above all, play the perfect knight. Instead, he is reunited with his less-than-shining past--the same past that has kept him on the road for years, fleeing his noble father's scorn and grieving the woman he thought dead.

The AI Product Playbook: Strategies, Skills, and Frameworks for the AI-Driven Product Manager, by Dr. Marily Nika and Diego Granados, is a practical resource designed to empower product managers to effectively build, launch, and manage successful AI-powered products. This playbook bridges the gap between artificial intelligence theory and real-world product management, offering actionable learnings tailored to non-technical professionals.

Niko Paech forderte 2012 in »Befreiung vom Überfluss« eine radikale Abkehr von diesem Weg. Er warnte vor den falschen Versprechen »grünen« Wachstums und prognostizierte, dass trotz aller Klimagipfel und »nachhaltigen« Produkte die Zerstörung der Umwelt weiter voranschreiten würde. Und er behielt recht. Sein legendäres Manifest prägte die Debatte über den Kapitalismus. Nun liegt es in einer aktualisierten Auflage vor, die von Fridays for Future über Pandemie bis zur wachsenden Politikverdrossenheit neue Entwicklungen einbezieht. Paechs Gedanken sind heute aktueller denn je.

Attraction isn’t just about looks… It’s about scent. What if the most powerful force in human attraction was something you couldn't see or hear—but only sense? Pheromones, the invisible messengers of desire, shape human connection, intimacy, and sexuality in ways most people never realize. Are you ready to unlock their secrets? In The Fragrance of Desire – Understanding Pheromones, author Nik Raddo takes you on an eye-opening journey into the hidden world of scent and attraction.

Die 58-jährige Exfrau eines Senators war eine schillernde Persönlichkeit, aber wer hatte Grund, die Frau zu zerstückeln? Darauf haben weder die Polizei noch Dr. Marcus, der psychiatrische Berater der Sendung, eine Antwort. Jemand will offenbar mit aller Gewalt verhindern, dass die Sendung ausgestrahlt wird. Dafür ist der Mörder sogar bereit, Lexa zu töten.

Channeling Biker Bob takes us inside the psyche of Stewart Chance, a bewildered "new-age" man who can’t figure out why his sensitivity is neither adored by his wife nor fulfilling to his own sense of manhood. In a delightfully raucous manner, Stewart’s transformation is propelled via a charismatic yet irreverent Harley-riding spirit named Biker Bob.

Corrupted powers gather around the ancient mountaintop fortress of Middenheim, the City of the White Wolf. Danger has arisen, not at the embattled borders of the Empire, but at the beating heart itself. Only the noble Templar Knights of Ulric can drive out the darkness, but they will need unlikely help to do it. A lowly thief, a devout servant of Morr, and the Hammers of Ulric gather to defend the city. For if Middenheim falls, the Empire falls with it.

As a vapid, I remained invisible. As a gorgon, the most powerful craved my blood. It happened so quickly. My intense alchemist power awakened and roared through my veins. It unleashed its vengeance, silencing my attackers before I had a moment to second-guess my actions.

What would you do when you catch your husband having an affair? You get even by sleeping with his best friend. What happens when your affair turns into a love story hell-bent on a deadly game of revenge? What happens when love turns into an obsession so dangerous not everyone will make it out on the other side alive.. My marriage is a scam. A political move to further my husband's career. To keep my dignity. I have no choice but to file for divorce.

Er wird dich auch töten Nach dem Tod ihrer Mutter erbt Laura überraschend ein Vermögen und eine Kiste mit verstörenden Fotos. Die in bescheidenen Verhältnissen aufgewachsene Studentin erkennt, dass sie viel zu wenig von dem Leben ihrer alleinerziehenden Mutter wusste. Sie begibt sich auf Spurensuche in die Heide und erfährt dort, dass sie einen Bruder hat, der vermutlich in den USA lebt. Die Spur führt nach Coconut Grove zur Rocklegende Rob Ryan. Er gibt ihr einen Hinweis: „Klub 27". Und warnt sie: „Er wird dich auch töten".

Drawing from her experience at Google and Meta, Dr. Marily Nika delivers the definitive guide for product managers building AI and GenAI powered products. Packed with smart strategies, actionable tools, and real-world examples, this book breaks down the complex world of AI agents and generative AI products into a playbook for driving innovation to help product leaders bridge the gap between niche AI and GenAI technologies and user pain points.

While James Clayborn, a disillusioned stock broker, tries his hardest to come off as a guru, Tommy the tow truck driver is happy to help stranded motorist during the day, drink beer and watch football at night. The guru and Tommy couldn’t be less alike, nor are they friends, but through a chaotic chain of events they are able to fully realize their unusual skills. Working in tandem they pull the darkness from emotionally disturbed individuals and instantly transform them into fully functioning humans.

The Man's Guide to Menopause is your trusted companion and go-to resource for unravelling the complexities of hormonal changes and optimising relationships during the menopause transition. In this audiobook, I won’t just answer questions you might have been afraid to ask—I’ll also give answers to questions you didn’t even know to ask, empowering you with knowledge, empathy, and practical strategies to achieve a more harmonious and fulfilling relationship at home and better understanding of how to support colleagues at work.

As the chicken farming flamenco dancer finishes her first gig, Billy Marlin and Sundog Anderson carry out their half-baked scheme, sending Harry Trunk over the edge with a gun the size of Texas. In the midst of the biggest flood in over a decade our hapless hero's find themselves in a room with a nut case and his pistol. It's fun, it's goofy and the best of all no one gets hurt.