Science Wealth

We may be living longer, but people are more socially isolated than ever before. As a result, we are hindered both mentally and physically, and many of us are looking for something concrete we can do to address problems like poverty, racism, and climate change. What if solutions could be found on your very doorstep or just two door knocks away? Cormac Russell and John McKnight offer a wealth of illustrative examples from around the world that will inspire you to explore your own community and discover its hidden treasures.

Born out of the political turmoil of the English Civil War, Leviathan stands out as one of the most in influential political and philosophical texts of the 17th century. It argues for the restoration of the monarchy in light of the republic and calls for a commonwealth ruled by an authoritative, autocratic figure with absolute sovereignty. This would put an end to all controversy, war, and fear and establish peace via social contract.

Kojo Koram traces the tale of how, after the end of the British empire, an interconnected group of well-heeled British intellectuals, politicians, accountants and lawyers offshored their capital, seized assets and saddled debt in former 'dependencies'. This enabled horrific inequality across the globe, as ruthless capitalists profited and ordinary people across Britain's former territories in colonial Africa, Asia and the Caribbean were trapped in poverty.

“Mi objetivo al escribir Padre Rico y Padre Pobre, así como los otros libros de la serie Padre Rico, fue responder a la pregunta: ¿Qué nos enseñaron en la escuela respecto al dinero? Sabemos la respuesta: no mucho. En su mayoría, las enseñanzas que nos imparten son obsoletas y no funcionan. Nos enseñaron, por ejemplo, a “ahorrar dinero”. Pero ¿para qué ahorrar dinero si los gobiernos están imprimiendo millones de dólares falsos?”

When this groundbreaking yet compassionate audiobook was first published, it lifted a veil on women's resistance to managing their money, revealing that many were still waiting for a prince to rescue them financially. In this revised edition, which reflects our present-day economic world, Barbara Stanny inspires listeners to take charge of their money and their lives. Filled with real-life success stories and practical advice, this audiobook is the next best thing to having one's own financial coach.

From the American Revolution through the Civil Rights movement, Americans have long mobilized against political, social, and economic privilege. Hierarchies based on inheritance, wealth, and political preferment were treated as obnoxious and a threat to democracy. Mass movements envisioned a new world supplanting dog-eat-dog capitalism. But over the last half-century that political will and cultural imagination have vanished. Why? The Age of Acquiescence seeks to solve that mystery.

Every day, we make decisions on topics ranging from personal investments to schools for our children to the meals we eat to the causes we champion. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. The reason, the authors explain, is that, being human, we are all susceptible to various biases that can lead us to blunder. Our mistakes can make us poor and unhealthy. We often make bad decisions about education, personal finance, health care, family, and the environment.

Andrew Carnegie wrote the "Gospel of Wealth" in 1889, during the height of the Gilded Age, when 4,000 American families controlled almost as much wealth as the rest of the country combined. His essay laid the foundation for modern philanthropy. Today, we find ourselves in a new Gilded Age—defined by levels of inequality that surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between the advantaged and the disadvantaged demands our immediate attention. Now is the time for a new "Gospel of Wealth."

In Titans of Capital, Peter Phillips, a political sociologist, poses three key research questions: To what extent do the wealthy influence—or even dominate—decision making that affects all of us in society? Who are the most powerful people? And how does the accumulation of capital work?

Are you struggling to stand out in the crowded world of social media? Do you want to grow your platforms, engage your audience, and generate income effortlessly? The solution is here: ChatGPT Social Media Empire. This comprehensive guide reveals how to harness the revolutionary power of AI to build and scale your social media presence like a pro. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, content creator, or influencer, this book is your ultimate roadmap to success. It’s time to stop guessing and start growing your social media empire with precision and confidence.

A shocking investigative journey into the way the resource trade wreaks havoc on Africa, The Looting Machine explores the dark underbelly of the global economy. Africa: the world's poorest continent and arguably its richest. While accounting for just 2 percent of global GDP, it is home to 15 percent of the planet's crude oil, 40 percent of its gold, and 80 percent of its platinum. A third of the Earth's mineral deposits lie beneath its soil. But far from being a salvation, this buried treasure has been a curse.

We live in times where we wield unprecedented power over our surroundings, and much seems possible in the future. In 1962 science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke formulated his famous Three Laws, of which the third law is: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." It could be said we live in magical times. But much knowledge and magic have been lost. This knowledge was revered and studied by the ancients through to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Today we have current fictional pop culture wizards like Gandalf and Dumbledore. But in the past, this type of ...

Kelly argues instead for the democratization of ownership, including public ownership of vital services, worker-owned businesses, and more. She sketches the outlines of a nonextractive capitalism that would be subordinate to the public interest. This is an ambitious reimagining of the very foundations of our economy and society.

The best-selling author of Bringing Down the House (63 weeks on the New York Times best seller list and the basis for the hit movie 21) and The Accidental Billionaires (the basis for the Academy Award-winning film The Social Network) delivers an epic drama of wealth, rivalry, and betrayal among megawealthy Russian oligarchs - and its international repercussions.

Readers of this book call it, “simply magical.” In this updated edition of R!k Schnabel’s best-selling book, you will discover how to harness and use the power of your thinking patterns to create a Rich Mind. This is a unique system of thought-training unlike positive thinking that will enable you to draw more luck your way and open doors that may well be shut to you, and live more successfully. Using a mix of personal experience, philosophy, and professional techniques, Schnabel shows you how settling for less is a choice, not your destiny. Schnabel’s teachings have touched people ...

When Bloomberg News invited the young American journalist Alex Cuadros to report on Brazil's emerging class of billionaires at the height of the historic Brazilian boom, he was poised to cover two of the biggest business stories of our time: how the giants of the developing world were triumphantly taking their place at the center of global capitalism and how wealth inequality was changing societies everywhere.

There are some times in life where it is fun to not plan ahead. For example, a random day hanging out with friends or a spontaneous holiday trip to some new place. Web design, though, is not one of those times! If you leave your web design journey to chance, expect to fail. What this book covers is what I wish I knew when I first started web design. It is the big lessons that make a big difference.

Discovered in a limestone cave in the holy land, archeologist Lena Thurman has unearthed an artifact that can save humanity or destroy it... Journey with her and Geneticist Kyly Anderson as they uncover the power of the ancient object and risk their lives keeping it out of the hands of the Russian oligarch who will stop at nothing to possess it. From New York to a secret island in the middle of the South China Sea, run with Lena and Kyle as they try to prevent a firestorm that could change the destiny of all of humanity.

The Science of Getting Rich holds the secret to how economic and emotional security can be achieved in a practical, imaginative, and noncompetitive way, while maintaining a loving and harmonious relationship with all of life. By living in accordance with the positive principles outlined in this book, we can find our rightful place in the cosmic scheme and create for ourselves an environment in which to grow in wealth, wisdom, and happiness.

Are you plagued by thoughts of mediocrity, scarcity, and inadequacy? Look around you. Are you surrounded by abundance, or are you dressed in modest attire within a mundane environment? Are you basking in wealth, or are you struggling to finance the life you believe you deserve? The most genuine answer lies in your current circumstances. "Subconscious Mind Wealth" offers you the opportunity to transform your mindset and, in doing so, alter your world to attract abundance. More than 95% of your mental processing occurs subconsciously. As you read this, your brain is rapidly and subconsciously...