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Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish social philosopher and a pioneer of political economy. One of the key figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, Smith is the author of The Theory of Moral Sentiments and The Wealth of Nations, his magnum opus and the first modern work of economics. It earned him an enormous reputation and would become one of the most influential works on economics ever published. Smith is widely cited as the father of modern economics and capitalism. Smith studied social philosophy at the University of Glasgow and the University of Oxford.

Eighteen-year-old high school dropout Beaumont Benning has been working a dead-end job transporting cadaver heads by messenger bag for the last three years. As a human working for the local ghoul cartel, there isn't much in the way of promotion potential. So, when a dodgy-sounding job opportunity comes Beau's way, who is he to say no? Especially to people who might eat him for saying no. 

Whitehall is a royal tale full of true history and sensual intrigue. Set in the 17th century court of King Charles II and his queen, Portuguese Princess Catherine of Braganza. Her journey to find her place as the foreign wife in a court riddled with political and religious intrigue - not to mention the many mistresses of Charles the “Merry Monarch” - is a tale of perseverance only a true queen could endure. Love mingles with betrayal before a sensual renaissance of art, culture, and sex in this lush historical serial.

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.

Step into the world of Dollars and Senseless, the podcast that dives deep into personal financial journeys. Join us as we interview individuals from all walks of life, sharing their stories of money management, successes, setbacks, and everything in between. From tales of triumph over debt to the nuances of building wealth, we're here to amplify real voices and real experiences. Tune in to gain insights, learn from others' financial paths, and find inspiration in the diverse narratives that shape our financial lives.

Adam Smith é um filósofo e economista escocês do Iluminismo. Ele permanece na história como o pai da economia moderna, cuja obra principal, A Riqueza das Nações, é um dos textos fundadores do liberalismo económico. Este texto inspirou os seguintes grandes economistas, aqueles a quem Karl Marx chamaria "clássicos" e que estabeleceram os grandes princípios do liberalismo económico. A maioria dos economistas consideram-no "o pai da economia política".

Young Rip Van Winkle never shies away from adventure, but when he sneaks into a graveyard, he finds himself at the center of an unimaginable dilemma. The ghost of Boston's first settler reveals disturbing news about the fate of the city he so loves and tasks him with saving the city. But before the harrowing quest begins, the young would-be hero finds himself the target of not one, but two active threats.

A young couple's journey through a nightmarish hellscape. The dead in the shadows. The undead on street corners. At night, Nate must scavenge for his family. At night, death awaits. And who is the strange girl writing messages in blood? Dark, thrilling, and tragic, The Risen explores a new kind of existence, where the undead aren’t the only threat to humanity.

Poetry that was written about life. The third book in a series of Poetry of a Musketeer. Authored by Adam Smith, an Israeli poet-writer and retired fencer. The book has 100 poems about everything that might catch an eye or stream of thoughts of a musketeer. Any warrior has his spirit, mind, and heart aligned together.

If you are thinking of listening to this book to become a millionaire, it’s not exactly what you should be doing. Although this book will give you inspiration, it’s not a magic book that turns anybody into a millionaire. It requires a lot of hard work to get there where you want to get. This book will help start your creative juices flowing.

Blood Running Nose: Poetry is a compilation of poetry written during corona virus quarantine in Israel. Author transfers through accurate verse his despair, loneliness, and the struggle of a man who is facing uncertainty in all he does. Accurate verse delivers the state of mind one would experience while in quarantine alone.

Shadows and Roses is an anthology of poems written during the first half of 2020 by Adam Prockstem Smith. These short poems reflect the soul and the moodiness of the author, but what is in it for you? You might ask. Well, the language and self-expression will allow you to relate and at times find answers and expression of your feelings. Each one of us tries his/her best to be understood, and Adam has well perfected the art of self-expression even in the most meticulous of topics. In this audiobook, you may find poems about love, hatred, self-search, and even the nature.

Deep Darkness is a compilation of poems written when the author was engaging in a spiritual self-searching. The poems may be at times profound and at times dark, but they all are just a matter of self-expression. The listener may find them beautiful, well-composed, or the opposite, but the author tends to think he has done a good job picturing different states of mind within the human realm. 

Whisky and cola is a widespread drink, so poems in this book are about widespread topics that occur in lustful minds wandering during the night. If you are looking for a fashionable, entertaining listen, you have found it. Some ideas in these poems may seem widespread; some others may seem unique; overall, this book is a balanced mix of both. 

Ever wanted to know what the people who impact the world think? This is your chance. Listen to this book and find out. Absorb the knowledge in this book, and soon enough, you will find yourself within the one percent. It will take hard work a dedication, but as everything in this life, it will pay off, so just start. 

The book has 100 poems about everything that might catch an eye or stream of thoughts of a musketeer. Any warrior has his spirit, mind, and heart aligned together. Writing with a pen is similar to fencing; it is a continuation of a greater self that is connected to the great flow. Rapier is a weapon of musketeer; quill is a weapon of an artist. Enjoy these hundred kills in the name of the great flow, the great void, the nothing, and the all. 

Bobik is a story about a labrador retriever who belongs to a captain of a shuttle to Mars. There are fights with cultists. There is an encounter with an alien. There is a fight with a virus and much more in this book. Bobik helps his master to solve all these problems and while doing so, he falls in love with a female labrador retriever brought in by one of the passengers. Listen to and enjoy the adventures of a dog in space.

In this insightful book, you will find the collective wisdom of 15 international thought leaders, scattered across three continents and multiple industries, as they share their best strategies for building influence and authority. Covering everything from video and print media to social media and consulting, Authority lets you inside the minds of experts who have built their own authority and helped countless others do the same. 

With Deke Allinson on their tail and Annora more exposed then she has ever been, can Elissa hold it together long enough to reach safety? Or, is the fire burning all around her a reflection of her own desire for revenge? There's talk on the street, too. The authority have rounded up the remaining protesters and mean to make an example out of them. However things end, one thing is for sure - it will never be the same again.

Born of beast, through blood and bile and spewing guts. A beast she must temper, while her humanity scrambles in the earthenware of the world of once-before. She did not know her parents, but they are there every day - in the mirror, in her burning eyes, in her twisted ways. And in those dead still roaming the Welsh hillsides and towns.