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Winner of the 1973 National Book Award, Gravity's Rainbow is a postmodern epic, a work as exhaustively significant to the second half of the 20th century as Joyce's Ulysses was to the first. Its sprawling, encyclopedic narrative and penetrating analysis of the impact of technology on society make it an intellectual tour de force.

Hailed as "dazzlingly insightful and wonderfully sardonic" (Chicago Tribune), "very funny and very painful" (San Francisco Chronicle), and "in a different league from most political books" (The New York Observer), What's the Matter with Kansas? unravels the great political mystery of our day: Why do so many Americans vote against their economic and social interests? With his acclaimed wit and acuity, Thomas Frank answers the riddle by examining his home state, Kansas.

Rarely does a work of history contain startling implications for the present, but in The People, No, Thomas Frank pulls off that explosive effect by showing us that everything we think we know about populism is wrong. Today "populism" is seen as a frightening thing, a term pundits use to describe the racist philosophy of Donald Trump and European extremists. But this is a mistake. The real story of populism is an account of enlightenment and liberation; it is the story of American democracy itself, of its ever-widening promise of a decent life for all.

It is a widespread belief among liberals that if only Democrats can continue to dominate national elections, if only those awful Republicans are beaten into submission, the country will be on the right course. But this is to fundamentally misunderstand the modern Democratic Party. Drawing on years of research and first-hand reporting, Frank points out that the Democrats have done little to advance traditional liberal goals: expanding opportunity, fighting for social justice, and ensuring that workers get a fair deal.

This is a collection of 15 essays on a variety of occult-themed topics, covering the full spectrum of classic esoteric and related subjects, which include Hermeticism, magic, ancient wisdom and philosophy, Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Theosophy, spiritualism, metaphysics, and New Thought by some of the most notable and prominent names in the history of those subjects.

What would your life look like if you could distill the wisdom of the ages and make it your own? Now you can! Far from being "lost classics", this collection of audiobooks offers timeless jewels from some of the greatest names in personal development. Every success fundamental is explored in detail to bring you keen insights to savor - and use! These rare classics are sure to transform your perspective and your life.

Becoming a more effective learner and boosting your productivity will help you earn better grades - but it’ll also cut down on your study time. This is a short, meaty audiobook that will guide you through 10 steps to achieving those goals, including: Pay better attention in class, take more effective notes, get more out of your textbooks, plan like a general, build a better study environment, fight entropy and stay organized, and much more.

In this lecture, Thomas Frank distills the central argument from his New York Times best seller, What's the Matter With Kansas?, which unravels the great political mystery of our day: why do so many Americans vote against their economic and social interests? In this special recorded lecture, Thomas Frank answers the riddle by examining his home state, Kansas, a place once famous for its radicalism.

What does a middle-class democracy look like when it comes apart? When, after 40 years of economic triumph, America’s winners persuade themselves that they owe nothing to the rest of the country? Rendezvous with Oblivion is a collection of interlocking essays examining how inequality has manifested itself in our cities, in our jobs, in the way we travel - and of course in our politics, where in 2016, millions of anxious ordinary people rallied to the presidential campaign of a billionaire who meant them no good.

From the best-selling author of What's the Matter with Kansas?, a wonderfully insightful and sardonic look at how the worst economy since the 1930s has brought about the revival of conservatism. Economic catastrophe usually brings social protest and demands for change - or at least it's supposed to. But when Thomas Frank set out in 2009 to look for expressions of American discontent, all he could find were loud demands that the economic system be made even harsher on the recession's victims....

Welcome to "Unglossy," the podcast that goes beyond the polished exterior of brands to uncover the raw, authentic stories that define them. In a world where images are carefully curated and narratives meticulously crafted, join us as we strip away the gloss and take a closer look at the raw and authentic stories that shape the essence of each brand. Our conversations with industry insiders, brand experts, and thought leaders expose the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected turns that have molded their brand identity.Join me, Tom Frank, partner and chief creative officer with Merrick Creative, a...

Spannende Geschichten, klare Meinungen und ganz viel Leidenschaft für den Fußball - In „Glanzparade – die Show mit Buschmann, Fuss und Wagner“ sprechen die drei Grandseigneurs der Sportberichterstattung über die heißesten Themen auf- und abseits des Rasens. Die komplette Sendung zum Nachhören gibt es hier als Sky Podcast. Falls Du Lust auf noch mehr spannende Sport-Talks hast, findest Du alle Sky Sport Podcasts hier: Meine Geschichte - das Leben von ... https://meine-geschichte.blogs.julephosting.de Glanzparade – die Show mit Buschmann, Fuss und Wagner https://...

Man schreibt das Jahr 1327 Neuer Galaktischer Zeitrechnung. Nach einem tragischen Unfall stößt Perry Rhodan auf ein gigantisches Raumschiff unbekannter Herkunft. Mit einem kleinen Team dringt er in das Schiff vor - und kommt dabei einem Exodus auf die Spur, der über 50.000 Jahre vor unserer Zeit im sagenumwobenen Lemuria seinen Ausgang genommen hat. Doch was ist das Ziel dieser Reise?

Thomas Frank and Martin Boehme discuss productivity, personal finance, their weird llama obsession, and other interesting things. New episodes every other week.

Wenn der Joko & Klaas-Mitarbeiter und Visionär Frank Tonmann (Tonmann) im Kaffee-Koffein-Rausch eine Idee für einen Podcast vorschlägt, dann sagt man nicht “Nein”. Aus diesem Grund sitzen seine zwei Florida TV-Kollegen Thomas Martiens (Strippenzieher) und Sebastian Graage (Troubadour) ab sofort jede Woche mit ihm in seiner Tonmann-Werkstatt und versuchen herauszufinden, was er da eigentlich genau machen will. Das Ergebnis ist seltsamerweise überwältigend. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/EulenvordieSaeue

How would you like to travel along one of the oldest roads in the world? Take two minutes a day and join Eddie and Frank Thomas (authors of the award winning Natchez Trace: a Road Through the Wilderness) as they walk you along a 444 mile journey up the Natchez Trace Parkway. Inspire your weekdays, peek at the beauty of nature, and gather gems of insight as you come to treasure your journey along one of the oldest roads in the world: the Natchez Trace.

Willkommen zu Deinem Podcast "Das Erwachen zu Unendlichkeit" mit Thomas Frank. In diesem Podcast möchte ich eine neue Perspektive anbieten, die Welt im Außen und in unserem Inneren zu sehen, wahrzunehmen und dadurch wieder zu Bewusstsein zu kommen. In meinen Augen leben wir Menschen permanent hypnotisiert von unseren eigenen Gedanken, Annahmen und Glaubenssätzen und haben uns so unbewusst zum Opfer unserer Umstände gemacht. Wir werden ein neues Licht auf diese alltäglichen Situationen werfen, und gleichzeitig ein metaphysisches Verständnis für die Evolution von Bewusstsein entdecken. ...

Hi, my name's Frank! I have always enjoyed talking to people. No matter if they're friends, family, or strangers. So I decided to start this, where I try and talk to a new person every week, no matter what they do. So why don't you stop by and listen in on the conversation?

Tom is sick of it all - dead-end jobs, working for peanuts. He is going to leave it all behind. A year in the wilderness. The ultimate tale of survival and adventure. Tom must quickly learn to adapt to the unforgiving wilderness, using bushcraft skills. On the way, he soon finds out that the most harrowing danger comes from deep within his own mind. Tom fights the elements and long-forgotten memories as he tries to find meaning and redemption.

This is volume one of Guts, Grit, and the Grind, a book series akin to a Chicken Soup for the Man’s Soul. Here you will find stories of mental health challenges of men, written by men, for men in similar circumstances - inspiring stories of resilience, recovery, and transformation. The resource is also a workbook, similar to an automobile owners manual, using car metaphors many men can relate to like "preventative maintenance", "troubleshooting", and "check engine".