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  For a Dollar and a Dream - State...

  Jonathan D. Cohen

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  Every week, one in eight Americans place a bet on the dream of a life-changing lottery jackpot. Americans spend more on lottery tickets annually than on video streaming services, concert tickets, books, and movie tickets combined. 
   
   
   
  The story of lotteries in the United States may seem straightforward: tickets are bought predominately by poor people driven by the wishful belief that they will overcome infinitesimal odds and secure lives of luxury. The reality is more complicated. For a Dollar and a Dream shows how, in an era of stagnant upward mobility, millions of Americans turned to the lottery as their only chance at achieving the American Dream. Gamblers were not the only ones who bet on betting. As voters revolted against higher taxes in the late twentieth century, states saw legalized gambling 
  as a panacea, a way of generating revenue without cutting public services or raising taxes. Alongside stories of lottery winners and losers, Jonathan Cohen shows how gamblers have used prayer to help them win a jackpot, how states tried to pay for schools with scratch-off tickets, and how lottery advertising has targeted lower income and nonwhite communities. 
   
   
   
  For a Dollar and a Dream charts the untold history of the nation's lottery system, revealing how players and policymakers alike got hooked on hopes for a gambling windfall.

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  The Shape of Veronica

  Stephanie Bull

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  Veronica is a grotesque monster with or without her clothes. At least that's what she's always been told, and when she sees her twisted body in the mirror every day, she knows it to be true. 
   Kept out of the sight of everyone, she grows up isolated and unfamiliar with how a normal person should behave. When she accidentally reveals her distorted frame to the undergardener on her eighteenth birthday and he is not revolted, she takes the first tentative steps in a journey of sexual awakening that knows no bounds. But as she settles into her private exploration of sensual pleasure with the few people she can trust, the outside world forces itself into hers, threatening to destroy the only enjoyment she has come to know. A classic new tale of erotica set in a past that never was, written with unrestrained sensuality and delightful wit. 
  This audiobook contains regular scenes of a graphic and descriptive sexual nature and is therefore suitable only for a mature adult audience.

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  End Poverty Make Trillions

  Darryl Finkton Jr.

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  Ever wonder why poverty exists and how we could get rid of it? Here's your answer. 
  Darryl Finkton, Jr. is a hedge fund manager turned community organizer. Raised in poverty, Darryl went on to graduate from Harvard College and the University of Oxford, where he studied as a Rhodes Scholar. In “End Poverty. Make Trillions.” Darryl shares how he rose from rags to riches, and how we can ensure everyone has an opportunity to generate wealth. 
  A Surprisingly Simple Plan for Ending Poverty–and Making Trillions of Dollars for Ourselves While We Do It 
  Poverty costs the United States more than a trillion dollars a year for myriad complex reasons. Ending it would result in joy that is hard to quantify. Yet for all the complexities involved, the “how” of it all–the way to escape national suffering and decline and start off toward a future of organic, resilient national growth–is simple. 
  It’s SO SIMPLE. 
  To have lives of dignity and purpose and contribute meaningfully to our capitalist economy, America’s poor people do not need the rest of us to feed or shelter them. They don’t need us to derail our lives to take care of them or even think about them all that much. 
  They need MONEY. 
  Subscribe to Darryl's podcast On Wealth for more information on ending poverty, making trillions, and accessing wealth for you and your community. 
  www.endpovertymaketrillions.com

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  On the Nature of Things -...

  Lucretius, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could uncover the secrets of the universe, explore the foundations of science and philosophy, and gain a deeper understanding of the natural world? 
  On the Nature of Things: Lucretius’ Epic on Science, Philosophy, and the Cosmos brings you Lucretius’ timeless masterpiece, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. 
  Written in poetic form over two thousand years ago, On the Nature of Things explores the natural world, human existence, and the cosmos. Drawing on Epicurean philosophy, Lucretius addresses atomism, the nature of the soul, the origins of life, and the universe’s infinite expanse, blending philosophy and early science into a monumental work. 
  This isn’t just an ancient poem—it’s a transformative guide to understanding the world through reason and observation. Whether you’re fascinated by philosophy, science, or the mysteries of existence, Lucretius’ insights provide an inspiring and thought-provoking journey through the laws of nature and the human condition. 
  What You’ll Discover: 
  - The Foundations of Science and Philosophy: Explore early ideas of atomism, physics, and the cosmos that shaped scientific thought. 
  - Life, Death, and the Human Experience: Reflect on the soul, mortality, and living free from fear and superstition. 
  - The Beauty of the Natural World: Appreciate nature’s wonders, the origins of life, and the interconnectedness of all things. 
  - Modernized for Today’s Listeners: Experience Lucretius’ brilliance in clear, accessible language while preserving its poetic depth. 
  Lucretius’ On the Nature of Things is a testament to the pursuit of knowledge through reason, challenging us to see the universe as it is while inspiring awe for the natural world and our place within it. 
  Imagine exploring timeless ideas about existence, science, and the cosmos—ideas that remain strikingly relevant today. 
  Download your copy and embark on a journey with Lucretius’ masterpiece.

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  Birth Of America The: The...

  One Day University

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  Learn from award winning professors in this set of five talks originally delivered at One Day University. Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior, and psychologists are actively involved in studying and understanding mental processes, including brain functions, and behavior. In fact, the field of psychology is considered a "Hub Science" with strong connections to the medical sciences, social sciences, and education. Human nature is a related concept but nevertheless  a bit different, as it  denotes the fundamental dispositions and characteristics—including ways of thinking, feeling, and acting—that humans are said to have naturally.

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  The Good Eater - A Vegan’s...

  Nina Guilbeault

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  For years, there has been no doubt that widespread consumption of meat is both environmentally destructive and morally dubious. A growing chorus of scientists, health experts, and activists champion the benefits of a plant-based diet. Nevertheless, change has been slow to arrive, and the chasm between our appetites and our collective well-being seems impossibly vast. We know we must transition to a more plant-based world. But what would such a world look like, and how do we realistically get there? 
   
   
   
  One group of people has been grappling with this question for decades: vegans. Once mocked for its hempy puritanism, the vegan movement has grown into a veritable cultural juggernaut. Yet visions of what our food system should look like continue to conflict. Is the healthful vegan lifestyle appealing—or alienating? Are high-tech meat alternatives merely a repeat performance of harmful fast-food values? Is modern veganism itself misguided—a wrong answer to the right questions? 
   
   
   
  In The Good Eater, Harvard-trained sociologist (and vegan) Nina Guilbeault, PhD, vividly explores the movement's history and its present-day tensions by grappling with the most fundamental question of all: Is there a truly ethical way to eat? What emerges is a fascinating portrait of how social change happens, with profound implications for our plates-and our planet.

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