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After the economic meltdown of 2008, Warren Buffett famously warned, "beware of geeks bearing formulas." But as James Weatherall demonstrates, not all geeks are created equal. While many of the mathematicians and software engineers on Wall Street failed when their abstractions turned ugly in practice, a special breed of physicists has a much deeper history of revolutionizing finance.

The Imaginarium Geographica... "What is it?" John asked. The little man blinked and arched an eyebrow. "It is the world, my boy," he said. "All the World, in ink and blood, vellum and parchment, leather and hide. It is the World, and it is yours to save or lose." An unusual murder brings...

In an age riven by "fake news," "alternative facts," and disputes over the validity of everything from climate change to the size of inauguration crowds, the authors argue that social factors, not individual psychology, are what's essential to understanding the persistence of false belief and that we must know how those social forces work in order to fight misinformation effectively.

What is it that separates the doers, leaders, and success stories among us from the dreamers, also-rans, and wannabes? To best-selling author James P. Owen, it's all about having The Try - the quality of giving 110 percent to the task or challenge at hand. In The Try - a dozen true stories of ordinary people who've done extraordinary things across varied fields of endeavor—Owen reveals The Try as a character trait that can be forged in several ways.

These iconic works explore the depths of human suffering, identity, and transformation, showcasing some of the most profound voices of the 20th century. From the haunting reflections on war in All Quiet on the Western Front and A Farewell to Arms to the poetic expression of inner conflict in the works of Owen, Rosenberg, and Brooke, this collection provides a window into the world of writers who grappled with the aftermath of trauma and the search for meaning.

On a September evening in 1931, John and Jack, two of the Caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica, discover a plea for help on an ancient medieval parchment--which seems to have been written by their friend, Hugo Dyson! When they rush to warn him, Hugo is abducted by fierce creatures called...

The Crusade has begun... "There's an old myth in the Archipelago," he said softly, shaking his head."A legend really...I recall it mentioned a Crusade, but those events happened eight centuries ago...We always thought it was only a story..." It has been nine years since John, Jack, and Charles...

World War II has been raging for three years, but a more terrible evil is just over the horizon. The last stones are falling from the Keep of Time, and the Imperial Cartological Society, led by Richard Burton, has collected doors and is building a new tower at the request of an old enemy: the...

John Barrowman, Eve Myles and Gareth David-Lloyd star in three Torchwood radio adventures from the Lost Files, each set before the TV story Children of Earth. The Devil and Miss Carew sees Gwen and Rhys involved in a nursing home mystery. Submission finds the Torchwood team heading for the bottom of the sea – the Mariana Trench – after they intercept a distress call. The House of the Dead sees a special séance being held at the most haunted pub in Wales.

The fate of two worlds is at stake in this new addition to a series that blends fantasy and legend. Seven years after the events of The Shadow Dragons, John, Jack, and Charles are finally able to return to their beloved Archipelago of Dreams. But even as old friends celebrate their return, new...

Sports journalists John James, Owen Warden and Stuart Steele discuss the National Football League.

The Long Shortcut is a no-BS podcast for founders building in real time. Owen and James share the wins, failures, tools, and chaos of startup life — from messy ops to early sales and finding product-market fit. It’s raw, honest, and occasionally useful. If you’re building something and need a dose of reality (with a few laughs), you’re in the right place. There’s no straight path to success — just a long shortcut.

A podcast about interpreting the Bible in ways that resist oppression and open doors for human liberation

Who are We: BleachBANGS was formed in 2009 by a few Like-minded audiophiles that were frustrated with the direction that corporate radio has taken. Our Mission is to Promote under-promoted, and unsigned bands and get their music and story out to the fans that otherwise would have never had a chance to discover these bands. We accomplish this with Live Interviews, Concert Photography, Concert Reviews, Podcasts, Youtube, Social Media, as well as our website BleachBANGS.com. Festival Coverage: We have had the honor of covering Rocklahoma in Pryor Ok several years running, Rockstar Energy Uproar ...

So you're about to have a baby? And you have no idea what to do? This is the book for you armed with 10 of the most important steps to prepare for a baby. Men can be ahead of the game with these 10 steps that can keep you out of the doghouse. Men, get this for yourself; women get this for your guy.

Nicole Schwing und Al Cardel folgen dem Artefakt der Tyloonen. Als sie kurz vor ihrem Ziel stehen, stossen sie auf die Duplikaten...

Ein Komet rast direkt auf die Alpha Base zu! Der Versuch den Kometen von seiner derzeitigen Laufbahn abzulenken, birgt eine Gefahr, die die Crew der Alpha Base noch nicht abschätzen konnte...

Captain Nicole Schwing erwacht aus ihrer Ohnmacht und findet sich in einer völlig fremden Welt wieder...

Kehren die Götter der Taylonen wirklich zurück? Was plant das Imperium? Wer versucht Scott Fish umzubringen? Wie kann man den bevorstehenden Krieg aufhalten...

Ich weiß, dass ich ein Verlier bin...Einer jener Menschen, die nach viel streben, nichts erreichen und nie wissen, worum es wirklich geht...