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  Blood and Treasure - The...

  Duncan Weldon

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  Wars are expensive, both in human terms and monetary ones. But while warfare might be costly it has also, at times, been an important driver of economic change and progress. Over the long span of history nothing has shaped human institutions—and thus the process of economic development—as much as war and violence. Wars made states and states made wars. As the costs of warfighting grew so did state structures, taxation systems and national markets for debt. And as warfare became ever more destructive the incentive for governments to resort to it changed too. 
   
  Blood and Treasure looks at the history and economics of warfare from the Viking Age to the war in Ukraine, examining how incentives and institutions have changed over the centuries. It surveys how warfare helped drive Europe's rise to global prominence, and it explains how the total wars of the twentieth century required a new type of strategy, one that took economics seriously. 
   
  Underpinning this riveting narrative is a focus on how and why the economics of conflict have changed over time. This is a story of how economics can help to explain the motivations of war, and how understanding the history of warfare can help explain modern economics.

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  CDL Study Guide - Commercial...

  Christian Dollwet

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  As your indispensable companion in mastering the intricacies of commercial driving, this comprehensive manual is meticulously crafted to provide aspiring drivers with the essential knowledge and skills required to conquer the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam. 
  Traverse the complex landscape of road regulations and rigorous CDL requirements as the guide leads you through a meticulous exploration of every facet crucial for acing the exam. From grasping the fundamentals of vehicle operation to mastering intricate traffic regulations, no aspect is left unexplored. 
  Within the pages of this guide you'll discover: 
  - In-Depth Coverage: Immerse yourself in comprehensive coverage of all CDL exam sections, ensuring a nuanced understanding of each topic. 
  - Clear and Concise Explanations: Navigate road safety protocols, transportation regulations, and vehicle maintenance practices with clear and concise explanations. 
  - Practice Questions and Quizzes: Reinforce your knowledge and assess your readiness for the exam with thoughtfully crafted practice questions and quizzes. 
  - Insider Tips and Strategies: Benefit from the wisdom of experienced commercial drivers as they share insider tips and strategies to boost your confidence and performance on test day. 
  - User-Friendly Format: Experience a user-friendly format that simplifies complex concepts, catering to both novice and experienced drivers alike. 
  Whether your aspirations lead you to long-haul trucking, passenger transportation, or another facet of commercial driving, this guide is your ultimate key to success. Empower yourself with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the road safely and pass the CDL exam with flying colors.

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  Time is Now - A Journey Into...

  Raj Verma

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  Technology has transformed our professional and personal lives. In the future, the integration of tech, business, and life will become even more seamless. With so much rapid change, how can leaders adapt their decision making for success?In Time is Now, Raj Verma takes readers on a journey to demystify AI and the future of decision making. Through both personal and professional reflections, Verma shows the power of Now as a convergence of Information, Context, and Choice:Information is data, the collection of memory which shapes our identity.Context is the analysis of all information in the present.Choice is focused on the future, approached with courage and conscience.From these three pillars of Now, we write our future—for better or worse. How can we leverage artificial intelligence to amplify our own intelligence? By demystifying AI, can we demystify ourselves? The pages inside provide the first steps to answer these important questions.

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  Who is Oprah Winfrey? - The...

  Phil Cooper

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  How did Oprah Winfrey do to become the world's most well-known female personality as well as a successful entrepreneur? 
  It turns out it was not just all luck. Her mantra, "Turn Your Wounds Into Wisdom," served her well from an early age, especially after tragically losing her first child and later when she worked to turn her life dreams into reality.  
  Her journey is captured in this book, and by reading, you learn: 
  The Beginning of Her Morning Show Career 
  The Many Secrets Behind Oprah Winfrey's Success 
  Oprah's way of managing her money 
  And much much more 
  Ready to learn from the world's best?

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  Mastering the Art of Early...

  Vines Graener

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  Having been raised under the influence of two disparate realities, John recognized the profound impact of familial beliefs on shaping one's outlook on life. By confronting and ultimately rejecting the limitations imposed by his family's reality, John embarked on a journey of self-discovery, forging his own path towards early retirement and financial abundance. In doing so, he embraced the transformative power of leveraging alternative perspectives and charting his own course towards prosperity. 
  Getting a raise isn't the golden ticket to wealth. If you're serious about building your financial future, a raise might actually steer you off course. John's early retirement wasn't fueled by salary bumps but by leveraging debt strategically, a move that defies conventional wisdom. 
  Debt, like income, comes in shades of good and bad. Unfortunately, many are drowning in the wrong kind of debt. Similarly, not all income is created equal. While most believe any increase in income is positive, working harder for what's considered "bad income" won't lead to wealth. To retire rich and young, focus on generating "good income." 
  Income can be categorized into three types: ordinary, portfolio, and passive. Ordinary income involves trading time for money, typical of paychecks and commissions. Portfolio income stems from investments like stocks and bonds, while passive income flows from assets like real estate or intellectual property. According to John's mentor, the worst type is ordinary income—it's heavily taxed, time-consuming, and lacks leverage or residual value, trapping you in a cycle of work and pay.

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  How to Make Money - An Ancient...

  PLINY

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  Ancient Romans liked money. But how did they make a living and sometimes even become rich? The Roman economy was dominated by agriculture, but it was surprisingly modern in many ways: the Romans had companies with CEOs, shareholders, and detailed contracts regulated by meticulous laws; systems of banking and taxation; and a wide range of occupations, from merchant and doctor to architect and teacher. The Romans also enjoyed a relatively open society, where some could start from the bottom, work, invest, and grow rich. How to Make Money gathers a wide variety of ancient writings that show how Romans thought about, made, invested, spent, lost, and gave away money. 
   
   
   
  The Roman elite idealized farming and service to the state but treated many other occupations with suspicion or contempt, from money lending to wage labor. But whatever their attitudes, pecunia made the Roman world go round. In the Satyricon, Trimalchio brags about his wealth. Seneca accumulated a fortune—but taught that money can't buy happiness. Eumachia inherited a brick factory from her father, married well, and turned to philanthropy after she was widowed. How to Make Money also takes up some of the most troubling aspects of the Roman economy, slavery and prostitution, which the elite deemed unrespectable but often profited from.

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