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  My Journeys in Economic Theory

  Edmund Phelps

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  Edmund Phelps is among the most important economists of his generation. He developed a new understanding of unemployment and inflation and went on to rethink the roots of innovation. 
   
   
   
  In this book, Phelps tells the story of his role in reshaping economic theory, offering a powerful personal account of a creative and rewarding career. My Journeys in Economic Theory charts two major phases of Phelps's work, illuminating the breadth of his contributions to the field. First, introducing the expectations of wage setters and cofounding the "equilibrium" rate of unemployment, he built the microeconomic foundations for the employment theory pioneered by Keynes and Hicks. More recently, he conceived a theory of "mass flourishing" in which individuals' creativity and society's dynamism fuel grassroots innovation and generate job satisfaction in the process. 
   
   
   
  Phelps recounts his vivid experiences in the world of economics as well as his relationships with luminaries such as John Rawls, Thomas Nagel, Paul Samuelson, and Paul Volcker. At its core, this book shares the joy of intellectual achievement: the excitement of coming up with a new idea that radically departs from prevailing views and the satisfaction of exercising one's own ingenuity instead of applying or developing others' models.

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  Combat Love - A Story of Leaving...

  Alisyn Camerota

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  CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota's memoir Combat Love is her story of growing up longing for stability and attachment as the foundation of her family crumbled. Set on the Jersey Shore in the free-range 1980s, Camerota finds the belonging she craves courtesy of a local punk rock band named Shrapnel and their diehard fans. Combat Love chronicles her near-misses and misadventures at clubs like CBGB and Max's Kansas City, coupled with the sex, drugs, and punk rock of 1980s New Jersey. By the time she leaves home at sixteen, it feels like home had left her long ago. 
   
    
   
  Combat Love is also the story of two women, mother and daughter, trying to forge their own paths and independence, and find their own happiness, success, and wholeness. Camerota's story searches for the line between shelter and risk, nurture and neglect, parenting and personal freedom. What are we willing to sacrifice for self-actualization and happiness? What if the answer is your mother, or your daughter? 
   
    
   
  The two-time Emmy-award-winning Camerota retraces her steps down an often gritty path toward her dream of becoming a journalist. At times heartbreaking and pulse-pounding, Combat Love is an inspiration for anyone who's ever searched for that elusive place called home.

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  Sevastopol Sketches - A Gripping...

  Leo Tolstoy, Tim Zengerink

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  What if the real story of war lies not in glory—but in the hearts of those who endure it? 
  Sevastopol Sketches offers an unfiltered look into the Crimean War through the eyes of a young officer who would become one of the world’s greatest authors—Leo Tolstoy.  
  In this gripping trilogy of war vignettes—Sevastopol in December, Sevastopol in May, and Sevastopol in August—Tolstoy reveals the raw and often tragic reality of conflict.  
  From the trenches and hospitals to the fleeting moments of human compassion, this audiobook delivers a profound meditation on war’s cost, captured with rare honesty and literary brilliance. 
  What you'll discover inside: 
  ●	A Realistic Portrait of Warfare – The brutal, everyday truth of combat without romanticism. 
  ●	Three Powerful Sketches – Each offering a unique window into different phases of the siege. 
  ●	Reflections on Courage and Humanity – A deep exploration of morality in the face of death. 
  ●	Tolstoy’s Early Masterpiece – The foundation of his literary voice and philosophical depth. 
  Start listening today and experience the war that shaped one of literature’s greatest minds—and see the battlefield through the eyes of conscience.

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  Discourse on Metaphysics

  Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz

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  Embark on a philosophical journey into the depths of metaphysics with "Discourse on Metaphysics" by Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this groundbreaking work, Leibniz explores fundamental questions about the nature of reality, existence, and the universe. 
  Through clear and concise discourse, Leibniz delves into the nature of substance, causality, and the existence of God, offering profound insights that continue to shape philosophical discourse to this day. As listeners delve into Leibniz's intricate arguments and thought-provoking ideas, they'll be challenged to reconsider their understanding of the world and their place within it. 
  Perfect for philosophy enthusiasts and students of metaphysics, "Discourse on Metaphysics" offers a stimulating exploration of some of the most profound questions ever asked by humanity. Whether you're seeking to deepen your understanding of metaphysical concepts or simply intrigued by the mysteries of existence, this audiobook provides a rewarding and enlightening experience. 
  So, if you're ready to engage with one of the greatest minds in philosophy, start listening to "Discourse on Metaphysics" today and embark on a journey of intellectual discovery and enlightenment.

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  The Day Nina Simone Stopped Singing

  Darina Al Joundi, Mohamed Kacimi

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  The Homeland actress’s “recollections of her unconventional youth in war-torn Beirut are heartbreaking yet humorous . . . in this unique” memoir (Publishers Weekly).   Raised in 1970s Lebanon on Charles Baudelaire, A Clockwork Orange, and fine Bordeaux, Darina Al-Joundi was encouraged by her unconventional father to defy all taboos. She spent her adolescence defying death in Beirut nightclubs as bombs fell across the city. The more oppressive the country became, the more drugs and anonymous sex she had, fueling the resentment directed at her daily by the same men who would spend the night with her.   As the war dies down, she begins to incur the consequences of her lifestyle. On his deathbed, her father’s last wish is for his favorite song, “Sinnerman” by Nina Simone, to be played at his funeral instead of the traditional suras of the Koran. When she does just that, the final act of defiance elicits a catastrophic response from her surviving family members.   In this dramatic true story, Darina Al-Joundi is defiantly passionate about living her life as a liberated woman, even if it means leaving everyone and everything behind in this “beautifully taut and relentlessly unemotional” memoir (Kirkus).

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  Roomful of Witnesses

  R. L. Stine

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  Prepare for edge-of-your-seat suspense in this Thriller Short.Originally published in THRILLER 2 (2009),edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cussler.In this compelling Thriller Short from bestselling author R.L. Stine, a man discovers what can happen when hostility gets the best of him. For former convicts Wayne Mullet and Leon Maloney, working at a retirement home for chimpanzees located in the Louisiana woods is a step up from prison life. Their jobs at The Haven aren’t the greatest. Still, Wayne wants to keep his. But when Leon takes his resentment out on two old dudes, Leon gets what’s coming to him. Unfortunately, though, it’s Wayne who’s left holding the bag in a room full of witnesses.Don’t miss any of these exciting stories from Thriller 2: The Weapon by Jeffery DeaverRemaking by Blake CrouchIced by Harry HunsickerJustice Served by Mariah StewartThe Circle by David HewsonRoomful of Witnesses by R.L. StineThe House on Pine Terrace by Phillip MargolinThe Desert Here and the Desert Far Away by Marcus SakeyOn the Run by Carla NeggersCan You Help Me Out Here? by Robert FerrignoCrossed Double by Joe HartlaubThe Lamented by Lawrence LightVintage Death by Lisa JacksonSuspension of Disbelief by Tim MaleenyA Calculated Risk by Sean ChercoverThe Fifth World by Javier SierraGhost Writer by Gary BraverThrough a Veil Darkly by Kathleen AntrimBedtime for Mr. Li by David J. MontgomeryProtecting the Innocent by Simon WoodWatch Out for My Girl by Joan JohnstonKilling Time by Jon LandBoldt’s Broken Angel by Ridley Pearson

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