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After two government bailouts of the US economy in less than twenty years, free market ideology is due for serious reappraisal. In Free Market, Jacob Soll details how we got to this current crisis, and how we can find our way out by looking to earlier iterations of free market thought. Tracing the intellectual evolution of the free market from Cicero to Milton Friedman, Soll argues that we need to go back to the origins of free market ideology in order to truly understand it—and to develop new economic concepts to face today’s challenges.

Enter the enchanting world of Sleeping Beauty (Briar Rose), a timeless fairy tale written by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, now brought to life through the captivating narration of Jynelle Brown. Follow the magical story of a beautiful princess who falls into a deep sleep, cursed by a wicked fairy. Only true love’s kiss can break the spell and awaken her from a century-long slumber.

All I wanted on my day off was to get some new ink and see the pretty tattoo artist who had been flirting with me during my last few sessions. I definitely didn’t expect to get teleported to an fantasy world filled with berserker zombies, fairies, and shapeshifters that lived in futuristic cities while oppressing the other races. I also didn’t expect my tattoos to come to life. And since most of them are weapons, it seems I am uniquely suited to fight. This world has already had an apocalypse, but maybe it’s time to start a revolution.

Dive into the captivating life and significant achievements of Englands only monarch to be accorded the epithet The Great. King Alfred, famed for his defense against Viking invasions, ignited an era of enlightenment and advancement for the British Isles. Join Ryan Cherrick as he explores this fascinating chapter in history.

Fifteen years after fleeing Raven’s Hollow, disgraced investigative reporter Malcolm Quinn is dragged home by his father’s failing mind—and a single, terrified message: “Your mother was murdered.” What waits on Widow’s Point is more than a crumbling monastery and a town that pretends nothing is wrong. Beneath the cliffs an ancient force—known only as the Hollow King—stirs, hungry for its next offering. The townsfolk have bargained with the darkness for generations; prosperity and calm seas are the reward… so long as someone quietly vanishes when the storm clouds gather.

When fugitives crash-land on a frozen world, they discover a vast domed paradise hiding impossible technology—and a tyrant who soon seizes control of a Quantum Drive. Jax, a charming rogue; Elka, a brilliant but chaotic scientist; Drahn, a living weapon; Mossback, a stone-skinned pirate; and Ziv, a sentient spark of living electricity must survive a city where nothing is natural, everyone is watched, and freedom is paid for in blood.

Ruby loves living the life of a chicken in tropical Key West. There's only one problem. The beautiful, juicy mango Ruby is craving is on the other side of the busiest street in town! Can she find a way to get the sweet mango snack? Follow Ruby's rhyming adventure and explore the island with Ruby.

Tricity Arts Exchange brings you the vibrant world of creativity in Midland, Bay, and Saginaw counties. Each episode features candid conversations with local authors, actors, musicians, painters, sculptors, directors, and artists of all kinds. Discover the stories behind their work, the inspiration that fuels their craft, and the thriving arts community that makes the Tri-Cities unique. Whether you’re an artist, art lover, or curious listener, this podcast connects you to the people shaping the region’s creative landscape.

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#1 New York Times bestselling author A.J. Jacobs undergoes a hilarious, poignant quest to understand what constitutes family—where it begins and how far it goes—in It’s All Relative, a “thought-provoking…delightful, easy-to-read, informative book” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). A...

They built some of the first communal structures on the empire's frontiers. The empire's most powerful proconsuls sought entrance into their lodges. Their public rituals drew dense crowds from Montreal to Madras. The Ancient Free and Accepted Masons were quintessential builders of empire, argues Jessica Harland-Jacobs.

After a brutal attack at college, I return home to heal over the summer. Enter Silas: a former MMA champion with a scowl as permanent as his tattoos. Taking self-defense lessons from him feels like a step in the right direction. With every training session, our bond strengthens, turning pain into passion and doubt into self-confidence. Before long, our self-control unravels and we cross lines we shouldn't.

Fifty years ago, the nightwalkers appeared, creatures of shadow and darkness, thirsting for blood and death. Thousands died, and the kingdom of Entarna was brought to its knees. Then the Chosen came: six men and women endowed with powers by Amedan, the God of Fire and Light. The Chosen joined with the kingdom’s armies, and together, they managed to defeat the night’s creatures. At least for a time.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with the timeless tale of Jack and the Beanstalk, narrated by the captivating voice of Jason Tibor. This classic story follows Jack, a young boy who trades his family’s cow for magical beans, only to discover a towering beanstalk that leads him to a world of wonder—and danger.

Governments worldwide struggle to remove policy deadlocks and enact much-needed reforms in organizational structure and public services. This book explores collaborative innovation as a way for public and private stakeholders to break the impasse. Torfing draws on his own pioneering work in Europe as well as examples from the UnS and Australia to construct a cross-disciplinary framework for studying collaborative innovation.

Do you ever wonder about the deep, spiritual meaning behind the psychedelic movement, or what it's like to have taken such a recreational substance? Have you heard about acid? This listen is all you need to put your fears of the unknown to the side. Come with me now and let's take a trip into the realm of uncertainty. Whatever you may find, you will leave enlightened.

Through nearly 20 years of experience practicing meditation, researching the Law of Attraction, and developing the knowledge and skills as a psychotherapist, I have created a book that tells the story of how I have been able to manifest my dream life by using these three key elements, Meditation, the Law of Attraction, and Psychology. The second part of the book provides a detailed description of how to implement these three elements into your life that will guarantee a life transformation and allow you to manifest anything you ask for.

Samantha Wynn Greenstone married gay man Jacob Hoff and they had a baby together! Now they navigate a public relationship and parenting and offer laughs and advice along the way.

Recent World War II veteran Bull Ingram is working as muscle when a Memphis DJ hires him to find Ramblin' John Hastur. The mysterious blues man's dark, driving music - broadcast at ever-shifting frequencies by a phantom radio statio - is said to make living men insane and dead men rise. Disturbed and enraged by the bootleg recording the DJ plays for him, Ingram follows Hastur's trail into the strange, uncivilized backwoods of Arkansas, where he hears rumors the musician has sold his soul to the Devil.

When the thief guilds all join forces to steal the treasure of the city, Gabriel and the Shadow Foxes face their toughest challenge yet. But throw in a powerful gorgon, the prying mage academy, and a berserker vigilante hafling, and...well...let’s just say that Gabriel’s unique brand of controlling magic is going to be the only thing that can save the day. If he can just survive the day.