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Crack explains why, in a de-industrializing America in which market forces ruled and entrepreneurial risk-taking was celebrated, the crack industry was a lucrative enterprise for the "Horatio Alger boys" of their place and time. These young, predominately African American entrepreneurs were profit-sharing partners in a deviant, criminal form of economic globalization. Hip Hop artists often celebrated their exploits but overwhelmingly, Americans - across racial lines - did not. Crack takes a hard look at the dark side of late 20th-century capitalism.

Hugh wrote this book after his younger brother committed suicide and he came face to face with the man who sexually abused him as a child during the funeral service. As a licensed clinician and a probation officer, he has unique insight into the worst trials and traumas people experience in life. This book allows you to reflect on the success of others and find ways to apply 12 helpful tools in your life to survive trials from health and finance to traumas from sex abuse to suicide.

Retirement doesn't have to be dull or boring! Uncover a world of exciting new hobbies, keep fit and agile, make a real difference in the world, declutter your house, earn extra income, and add a sparkle to your retired life with this friendly and helpful guide.

A plucky yet innocent wallflower writing a dictionary of bawdy slang arranges her own marriage to the ultimate instructor: the town rake. As sexy as it is witty and as charming as it is irreverent, The Very Definition of Love is Emily Henry for the regency era. 1816– Harriet Barrington may be...

From Daron Acemoglu, 2024 Nobel laureate in economics and coauthor of Why Nations Fail, an ambitious and expansive inquiry into the biggest story in global politics over the last hundred years: the rise and fall of liberal democracy With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, it seemed like we...

How to Avoid Romance Scams provides a complete picture of the devastation of romance fraud. This information is shared to help protect those looking for love from bankrupt hearts and empty bank accounts.

In a rare attempt to understand the Indianness of Indians-among the most intelligent people in the world, but also, to a dispassionate eye, perhaps the most baffling-V. Raghunathan uses the props of game theory and behavioral economics to provide an insight into the difficult conundrum...

"Most people invest in the usual assets: real estate, gold, mutual funds, fixed deposits and stock markets. It's always the same four or five instruments. All they end up making is a measly 8 to 12 per cent per annum. Those who are exceptionally unfortunate get stuck in the middle of a crash and...

The book Decisions, Decisions: Practical Guide to Managing Your Health and Finances is aimed at providing new graduates, couples, elderlies, new migrants, and more, a simple and effective tool to guide them through the process of acquiring life insurance, health insurance, of understanding how social security works, how to buy a house, how to appreciate the importance of education, and how to prepare for retirement. Take the time to educate yourself and learn the basic principles you will need to make sound decisions about your life.

Being broke does not just happen by accident. It is a direct result of bad choices made over time that eventually turned into habits that masters you. Like a thermostat, once these habits are set, it becomes nearly impossible to break them without deliberate and intentional effort. 21 Habits of Highly Broke People dives into details on the habits that keeps people poor and practical action steps you can take to break free from these habits.

Hugh decided to write this second self-help after his younger brother committed suicide and he came face-to-face with the man who sexually abused him as a child during the funeral service. As a licensed clinician, and a probation officer he has unique insight into the worst trials and traumas people experience in life. This second book in the Trial Tappers series is an indispensable guide to finding hope and creating lasting change.

Entdecken Sie Ihr Weg zur finanziellen Freiheit: "Börse für Anfänger"- Wollten Sie schon immer die Geheimnisse der Börse entschlüsseln und Ihr Geld für sich arbeiten lassen? Beginnend mit den Grundlagen der Börse in Kapitel 2, zeichnet sich ein umfassendes Bild der historischen Entwicklung von den Anfängen bis zu den einschneidenden Ereignissen wie der Tulpen-Manie, der Dotcom-Blase und der Finanzkrise.

In "Psychologie für Anfänger" tauchen Sie ein in die faszinierende Welt der menschlichen Psyche – von den Grundlagen bis zu den aktuellen Entwicklungen. Verständlich und spannend erklärt, bietet dieses Buch einen inspirierenden Einblick in die Wissenschaft von Verhalten und Denkprozessen. Entdecken Sie die Grundlagen der Psychologie und verstehen Sie, was uns antreibt, wie wir denken und warum wir handeln, wie wir es tun. Von den Anfängen bis zu den neuesten Erkenntnissen nehmen Sie eine fesselnde Reise durch die Geschichte und Entwicklung dieser faszinierenden Disziplin.

Do you plan well but never take action? Frustrated at your lack of willpower and discipline? If you always run out of stamina before reaching your goals, the problem is in your goals. Rewire Your Habits discusses which habits one should adopt to make changes in five life areas: self-improvement, relationships, money management, health, and free time. Adopting one good habit helps you accomplish numerous goals.

Why do three out of four professional football players go bankrupt? How can illiterate jungle dwellers pass a test that tricks Harvard philosophers? And why do billionaires work so hard - only to give their hard-earned money away? When it comes to making decisions, the classic view is that humans are eminently rational. But growing evidence suggests instead that our choices are often irrational, biased, and occasionally even moronic. Which view is right - or is there another possibility?

This book is designed to guide those who are looking for a way to live a more balanced and productive life through the power of routine. This book will help cover various aspects of your life from your mental health, physical health, financial well-being, and more.

Do you want to make changes in your life that last a lifetime? Have you always fallen short of the big goals you set in your life? Do you want to finally make that one change that will transform everything for you? Most people think you just need to set a goal with a deadline, get motivated to do the work, and your life changes overnight. Or, that super achievers in the world were born with some special gift that they don’t have...both of these are wrong. Anyone can succeed and create the life they want, all they’re missing is the correct recipe.

Feeling overwhelmed by personal finance? You’re not alone. Many young adults find navigating the financial world intimidating. This book is your financial GPS, transforming stress into success with simple, actionable steps.

Inequality, social immobility, and political polarization are only a few crucial phenomena driven by the inevitability of social structures. Social structures determine who has power and influence, account for why people fail to assimilate basic facts, and enlarge our understanding of patterns of contagion - from the spread of disease to financial crises. Despite their primary role in shaping our lives, human networks are often overlooked when we try to account for our most important political and economic practices.

Consumer protection advocate Ralph Nader praised Solved! Curing Your Medical Insurance Problems: “Who hasn’t been bewildered and outraged by lengthy, inscrutable medical bills and the tricky ways of the health insurers? …. Learn what to watch out for in this volume by authors who know the inside ways of sellers who try to take you to the cleaners.” Some say, “You get what you pay for.” If only this were true! Too often, consumers find themselves paying much more than they expected, getting much less than they bargained for. Medical care is no exception.