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The rich are not only getting richer, they are becoming more dangerous. Starting in the early 1980s the top one percent broke away from the rest of us to become the most unstable force in the economy. An elite that had once been the flat line on the American income charts - models of financial propriety - suddenly set off on a wild ride of economic binges. Not only do they control more than a third of the country's wealth, their increasing vulnerability to the booms and busts of the stock market wreak havoc on our consumer economy, financial markets, communities, and government finances.

“Scale” has become a favored buzzword in the startup world. But scale isn't just about accumulating more users or capturing more market share. It's about whether an idea that takes hold in a small group can do the same in a much larger one. Translating an idea into widespread impact, says University of Chicago economist John A. List, depends on one thing only: whether it can achieve “high voltage”—the ability to be replicated at scale. In The Voltage Effect, List explains that scalable ideas share a common set of attributes, while any number of attributes can doom an unscalable idea.

Is there a set of principles, which, when consistently applied, can help you attain both goals? What if you could cut through the noise and decode nutrition labels and financial statements with ease? How can you harness the power of compounding in your fitness and investing journey? In The Health and Wealth Paradox, Ankush Datar and Mihir Patki present a unique set of first principles. These principles of health and wealth are so deeply intertwined that one can learn from either discipline and apply those lessons to both

Few things in life are more satisfying than beating a rival. We love to win and hate to lose, whether it's on the playing field or at the ballot box, in the office or in the classroom. In this bold new look at human behavior, award-winning journalist and Olympian Matthew Syed explores the truth about our competitive nature: why we win, why we don't, and how we really play the game of life.

Life Skills Mastery for Young Adults: 50+ Essential Skills for Budgeting, Finance, Emotional Wellness, Diet and Nutrition, Personal Health, Inspiration, and Personal Growth Are you a young adult looking to gain the tools and confidence to navigate adulthood successfully? Life Skills Mastery for Young Adults is your all-in-one guide to mastering the essential skills that will set you up for a thriving, independent future. This practical and empowering book covers everything from managing your finances to taking charge of your health, ensuring you have the knowledge to make informed decisions...

We're living exciting bonus years - decades that our parents and grandparents didn't have. But how to navigate this complex terrain? AARP's Navigating Your Later Years for Dummies helps you and your family understand the growing range of opportunities. Even more importantly, it helps you chart the next steps to live the life you choose, as independently as you choose, no matter your specific circumstances and needs.

Today we think statistics are the enemy, numbers used to mislead and confuse us. That’s a mistake, Tim Harford says in The Data Detective. We shouldn’t be suspicious of statistics - we need to understand what they mean and how they can improve our lives: they are, at heart, human behavior seen through the prism of numbers and are often “the only way of grasping much of what is going on around us”.

Building a Resilient Tomorrow does not dwell on overhyped descriptions of apocalyptic climate scenarios, nor does it travel down well-trodden paths surrounding the politics of reducing carbon emissions. Instead, it starts with two central facts: Climate impacts will continue to occur, and we can make changes now to mitigate their effects.

The national best seller that defines a new economic class and shows how it is key to the future of our cities. The Rise of the Creative Class gives us a provocative new way to think about why we live as we do today - and where we might be headed. Weaving storytelling with masses of new and updated research, Richard Florida traces the fundamental theme that runs through a host of seemingly unrelated changes in American society: the growing role of creativity in our economy.

Turn learning about money into an exciting adventure. Discover financial freedom with fun lessons and a FREE BONUS! Are you a teen feeling overwhelmed by managing money and unsure about the future? Maybe saving for your dreams while enjoying life feels impossible? You're not alone. Many teens are learning to handle their own finances for the first time—whether from a part-time job or allowance. Big dreams like college and hanging out with friends can feel expensive, but you can take control!

Forget learning how to use money simply as a tool for survival. How about we start big? Why not start with discovering the secret to building wealth? Financial freedom isn’t something that just happens – it’s something you can build… and the younger you are when you pick up the necessary skills, the better. This one-of-a-kind money guide for teens will equip you with the foundational knowledge you need to understand how money works and what you need to do to make it work for you. If you want to have money, you need to know how to make it work for you – and that journey starts right here.

Spread through the public in the form of popular stories, ideas can go viral and move markets - whether it's the belief that tech stocks can only go up or that housing prices never fall. Whether true or false, stories like these - transmitted by word of mouth, by the news media, and increasingly by social media - drive the economy by driving our decisions about how and where to invest, how much to spend and save, and more. But despite the obvious importance of such stories, most economists have paid little attention to them. Narrative Economics sets out to change that.

A bold new remedy for the sprawling and wasteful health care industry. In this provocative book, Jonathan Bush, cofounder and CEO of athenahealth, calls for a revolution in health care to give customers more choices, freedom, power, and information, and at far lower prices.

Extra pounds on your body... or in the checking account? Are you concerned about your body and finances? Do you need practical tips to better manage your health and money? Wuwong obtained a Ph.D. in biochemistry and an MBA in finance. Do her degrees matter? Thousands achieve similar academic success. Yet, how many people started a biotech company and went from having fifty dollars in her checking account to a six-figure annual investment earning? In addition, how did she apply her training and knowledge to overcome genetic predispositions (obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol) to stay ...

Retirement isn’t just about what you’re leaving behind—it’s about what you’re gaining: happiness, personal freedom, the joy of breakfast in the afternoon, and designing your dream retirement as an active, happy retiree. Do you ever wonder how to redefine yourself after leaving your career behind? Ready to swap deadlines for dancing in your living room and trade stress for a new routine, a new YOU? This book is your fun, fabulous guide to making retirement the most exciting, vibrant, and fulfilling chapter of your life!

Every day, we make decisions on topics ranging from personal investments to schools for our children to the meals we eat to the causes we champion. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. The reason, the authors explain, is that, being human, we are all susceptible to various biases that can lead us to blunder. Our mistakes can make us poor and unhealthy. We often make bad decisions about education, personal finance, health care, family, and the environment.

Simpler government arrived four years ago. It helped put money in your pocket. It saved hours of your time. It improved your children's diet, lengthened your life span, and benefited businesses large and small. It did so by issuing fewer regulations, by insisting on smarter regulations, and by eliminating or improving old regulations. Cass R. Sunstein, as administrator of the most powerful White House office you never heard of, oversaw it and explains how it works, why government will never be the same again (thank goodness), and what must happen in the future. Cutting-edge research in behavioral economics has influenced business and politics.

Live happier cheaper and far better! With America Canada and Europe dissolving into a cesspool of crime, inflation, and overpopulation it is time for you to wake up and take charge of your future! This book will introduce and guide you into happier days and ways! Southeast Asia has become the most comfortable, most inexpensive, and most enjoyable destination in all of the so called Third World! Retirement there is more than a possibility...it is a happy imperative as things get crazier in the First World with each passing day. Entertaining and very inexpensive...this book tells you exactly ...

Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs' 14 years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and as special advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General on the Millennium Development Goals and Sustainable Development Goals, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and a clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice.

Based on three years of research and more than 300 firsthand interviews with experts, Your Best Health Care Now is your easy-to-follow, real-world guide to making today's health system work for you. You'll learn all the smart moves and timely tips to get better care and save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars - no matter what your concerns may be. Whether you're trying to book a free checkup, negotiate with a surgeon, or worrying about high insurance deductibles and rising premiums, Your Best Health Care Now has the answers you need.