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The foundation for all modern economic thought and political economy, The Wealth of Nations is the magnum opus of Scottish economist Adam Smith, who introduces the world to the very idea of economics and capitalism in the modern sense of the words.

The Wealth of Nations, first published in 1776, is the first book of modern political economy and still provides the foundation for the study of that discipline. Along with important discussions of economics and political theory, Smith mixed plain common sense with large measures of history, philosophy, psychology, sociology and much else. Few texts remind us so clearly that the Enlightenment was very much a lived experience, a concern with improving them human condition in practical ways for real people.

The Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759) was the first major text by Adam Smith who, seven years later, was to publish what was to become one of the major economic classics, The Wealth of Nations (1776). However, Smith regarded The Theory of Moral Sentiments as his most important work because in it he identified the profound human instinct to act not necessarily in self-interest but through, as he phrased it, a ‘mutual sympathy of sentiments’. 

Hailed by the New York Times Book Review as "the best book there is about the stock market," this timeless classic by the creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning TV show Adam Smith's Money World is still relevant more than 40 years later.

It was a killer year for horror fiction of the harder kind. Authors, editors, and publishers presented readers with some startling works of horrific imagination, stories graphic in the extreme yet with subtleties suggesting larger meanings, tales that explore humanity by plumbing depths of soulless inhumanity and, in some cases, outright depravity. The stories here represent the best of them, disturbing tales that dig deep and take you into the dark heart of horror itself, unrelenting and unapologetic.  

It was Adam Smith (1723-1790) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith's doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest. Though each individual seeks only personal gain, the collective result is increased prosperity, which benefits society as a whole.

> An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations is one of the most important and influential works ever published on economic theory and is the foundation of classical economics. In it, Adam Smith stresses the importance of the division of labor to economic progress. He criticizes the arguments for economic planning and offers a detailed theoretical and historical case for free trade. In this masterpiece of the 18th-century Scottish Enlightenment, Smith develops a theory of social order arising from the unintended consequences of self-interested behavior.

This classic statement of economic liberalism or the policy of laissez-faire was first published in 1776. It is an engrossing analysis of the economic facts of life. Several fundamental principles, many of which are now referred to as axioms, were introduced in this work, the division of labor, supply-and-demand, and free market capitalism being among the most obvious.

It was Adam Smith (1723 - 1790) who first established economics as a separate branch of knowledge, and many would say his work has never been surpassed. The Wealth of Nations, which appeared in 1776, is the definitive text for all who believe that economic decisions are best left to markets, not governments. At the heart of Smith’s doctrine is an optimistic view of the effects of self-interest.

Are you okay with working in a place you hate, or at least you do not enjoy every day for most of your life? Did your dreams involve living from paycheck to paycheck? Do you know working from nine to five jobs will not make you reach? Are you looking for something to transform your life? If these are some of the thoughts that keep you awake at night, then are you ready to make a positive change in your life? According to Forbes in 2017, a survey indicates that 70 percent of employees hate their jobs. Another one by Gallup Poll says 85 percent!

A damaged man is incapable of love because he does not believe love will be freely given, only earned through works. He seeks false intimacy in lust and mistakes sex for acceptance. These men seek insecure women who believe themselves unlovable and who use sex to earn approval. When these couples enter into marriage, unmet needs and secret expectations pile up until the relationship is full of festering resentment. Along come children who add greater urgency to fixing the emotional damage. But with no hope in sight, what can the couples do except march toward inevitable divorce?

In this book, Seth Adam Smith expands on the philosophy behind his extraordinarily popular blog post "Marriage Isn't for You" shares how living for others can enrich every aspect of your life, just as it has his. With a mix of humor, candor, and compassion, he reveals how, years before his marriage, his self-obsession led to a downward spiral of addiction and depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at the age of twenty.

First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds nations' wealth. A fundamental work in classical economics. The book touches upon such broad topics as the division of labour, productivity, and free markets.

Out of the shadows and meaner than ever, volume three of this award-winning horror series packs international star power. Featuring 10 brand-new stories by the legendary Guy N. Smith, the prolific Adam Millard, master of horror Nicholas Paschall, and others, this collection is certain to keep you up at night. Take care as you reach into these dark places, for the things here bite, and you may withdraw a hand short of a few fingers.

Vandalism with Cheese is a book full of poetry that was written to inspire rebellious spirits and the ability to confront what seems irrational and impossible but still takes place in our world. The feelings that are delivered through combinations of words are just as a painting on a canvas, they bring you joy and make you wonder, whether you feel the same or you feel differently than the author does. Listening to this book is an opportunity to entertain your emotional intelligence and the opportunity to enjoy a collection of original tercets from the beginning of 2020.

Zen. When it tells you to write, you write. When it tells you to feel, you feel. Time to call on the odds and stop the endless chatter in your head. Just look around us what can you see? What can you feel? We all have a story and poems are just a tiny frame, a picture, for the feelings living inside of us. We are all loafers from time to time. So I ask you, why not to be a Zen loafer and give it a listen, it will inspire you, it will command you to quieten your mind, and it will make your day to be Zen. Grab a copy, a cup of tea, and enjoy some easygoing wisdom.

This audiobook came as a result of summer meditations of Adam Smith. The author gives way to his thoughts and lets them dance in form of words in front of your eyes. The poems in this audiobook were written to make the listener think and entertain himself on a vast amount of topics but most of all about ordinary life and ordinary chaos.

Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations has influenced economic thinkers for generations. Smith was a firm believer that the economic progress of any nation was tied to free trade and the division of labor.

Demonics: Poetry of the Dark Side - poetry inspired by the Kylo Ren (galaxy far, far away) biography and other meditations on the topic of the dark side and role of the demons in our world. This is not a Star Wars franchise product. It's an independent book of poetry telling the perspective of an immortal demon who is observing our world and humanity with his own physical presence. There are two parts to this book; the first one is titled "The Fallen One". The second is titled "The Force". It talks about soul collection, temptations, sacrifice, and the dark side in general.

This audiobook is a sort of introduction to Zen and the art of everyday living. The author reviews his observations at a new job place: a pet store. He finds it educational, conventional, and in alignment with his philosophy of Zen. 

Some appearances and experiences he has got while working at the store complement his wisdom and soul-searching. This book will be interesting to every Zen practitioner, regardless of whether he is a lay practitioner or a monk.