Life Theory

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The music industry is a leading indicator of today's economy; it is among the first to be disrupted by the latest wave of technology. Drawing on interviews with leading band members, music executives, managers, promoters, and using the latest data on revenues, royalties, streaming tour dates, and merchandise sales, Rockonomics takes listeners backstage to show how the music industry really works - who makes money and how much, and how the economics of the music industry has undergone a radical transformation during recent decades.

A powerful companion volume to her harrowing memoir series, "A Suitcase and a Song," "Glimmers: Live Life in the Glow" moves beyond recounting the past to offer a pathway toward healing. Have the shadows of the past dimmed your present? Does the weight of trauma feel inescapable, leaving you searching for wholeness amidst shattered pieces? You are not alone. In "Glimmers," Kitty Mae Reed shares the insights and tools forged in the crucible of her own healing journey – the journey that followed the experiences detailed in her memoirs. This vital PTSD self-help resource explores the vast ...

John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce suffered lifelong opposition and endured for the causes of gospel truth, missionary zeal, and political justice. They found, in solid doctrine and humble joy, the tough roots for habitual tenderness in response to their adversaries - without doctrinal or moral flinching. They are examples of remarkable grace. In the third book of the Swans Are Not Silent series, best-selling author John Piper looks at the lives of these three great men and how they not only endured great opposition but did so with joy and without bitterness.

From Berlin to the Congo, from Moscow to the back streets of London, these are the stories of the agents on the front lines of British intelligence. And the truth is often more remarkable than fiction.

MI6 has been cloaked in secrecy and shrouded in myth since it was created a hundred years ago. Our understanding of what it is to be a spy has been largely defined by the fictional worlds of Ian Fleming and John le Carré. Gordon Corera provides a unique and unprecedented insight into this secret world and the reality that lies behind the fiction.

People all over the world have changed their marriages, careers, personal lives, and overall satisfaction with life through learning how to be faster thinkers, as this is an essential skill. With these five simple steps, you’ll learn: pоѕіtіvе thinking fоr bеttеr results, how tо thіnk your wау to success, rеаѕоnѕ fоr studуіng smarter, and much more.

Entrepreneurs, businessmen, and investors are constantly looking for principles and rules that will pave the way for success. Usually, those at the forefront are successful entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley or legendary Wall Street investors. But the principles of economic growth, wealth creation, and preservation were written long before the rise of the modern market economy and its heroes.

Technology is our new life partner. No longer confined to the sidelines, new interactive technologies like AI therapists, avatar friends, and robot assistants are ready to transform technology's role from basic tools of convenience to intimate elements of our social and emotional lives.

Dred Scott was an unlikely candidate to become the impetus and rallying cry of a brand-new political party in the mid-19th century. He was sold to US Army doctor John Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri. Emerson's commission brought him to the Wisconsin Territory in 1836, which was free territory where slavery was illegal. By 1840, Dred Scott had married another slave of Emerson's, and the couple had a child. Desperate to shake off the yoke of slavery, Scott sued for his freedom in Missouri, arguing that once he had entered free territory he could no longer be a slave.

The exemplary life of a noble soldier/statesman, a description of ancient Germany, and a discussion of oratory are the subjects of three short masterpieces by the brilliant Roman historian, Tacitus.

John F. Kennedy is the president that everyone knows. He was a rich man's son, an athlete, a war hero, a ladies' man, an author, a president - his face rendered forever young because the last time Americans saw him, he was riding in a convertible in Dallas, his glamorous wife at his side. Then the bullets struck, and the assassinated president became a legend, the truth of his life obscured by his tragic and untimely death. But JFK had more depth to his character than the magazine covers indicated.

Imagine a future where your money works for you, tasks run on autopilot, and you focus on what matters. Welcome to AI Cashflow Revolution, the ultimate guide to transforming your finances, productivity, and life with AI.

During the last four years of Richard Nixon's life, Monica Crowley served as his foreign-policy assistant and political confidante - a trusted member of the small circle of advisers with whom he shared hours of daily one-on-one conversations. This is the remarkable story of the final public and private years of the 37th president, based on full reconstructions of the conversations Crowley had with him at the time.

The Life and Legacy of Jules Henri Poincaré A Master of Pattern Recognition, He Laid the Groundwork for Chaos Theory, Relativity, and More Step into the life of one of history’s most quietly transformative minds—Jules Henri Poincaré, the mathematician, physicist, philosopher, and polymath who bridged the old world of Newtonian mechanics and the modern age of chaos and relativity. In this sweeping and intimate biography, The Life and Legacy of Jules Henri Poincaré traces the journey of a man whose insights redefined the laws of the universe—often before the world was ready to ...

From widespread unemployment and mounting international hostilities, every day we are swept into more political chaos - so one brave man looks to the Star Wars universe for answers to our most urgent problems.

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Revenge of Geography comes a sweeping yet intimate story of the most influential humanitarian you’ve never heard of - Bob Gersony, who spent four decades in crisis zones around the world.

Nurturing Our Humanity offers a new perspective on our personal and social options in today's world, showing how we can build societies that support our great human capacities for consciousness, caring, and creativity. It brings together findings—largely overlooked—from the natural and social sciences debunking the popular idea that we are hard-wired for selfishness, war, rape, and greed. Its groundbreaking new approach reveals connections between disturbing trends like climate change denial and regressions to strongman rule.

Hey there, future life navigator! Ever feel like the universe is serving you a plate of burnt toast instead of the perfect breakfast you ordered? What if those crispy, disappointing moments could actually be the secret ingredient to your best life? Welcome to "Burnt Toast Theory" – your fresh, no-nonsense guide to turning life's unexpected detours into amazing opportunities! In this game-changing book, you'll discover how to: Transform career setbacks into launchpads for success Navigate relationship changes with grace and come out stronger Turn health challenges into catalysts for ...

The extensively revised and updated edition of Steven Landsburg's hugely popular book, The Armchair Economist - "a delightful compendium of quotidian examples illustrating important economic and financial theories" (The Journal of Finance). In this revised and updated edition of Steven Landsburg's hugely popular book, he applies economic theory to today's most pressing concerns, answering a diverse range of daring questions, such as: why are seat belts deadly, why do celebrity endorsements sell products, and many more.

Curious about the ancient Greek philosopher Plato but short on time? "Plato: A Short Introduction to His Life and Works" is your perfect solution! This concise book explores Plato's life, contributions to philosophy, and lasting impact on Western thought. You'll discover: Rise of the Philosophers in Ancient Greece Sources of information about him The life of Plato, his trips to Syracuse, the Academy, and Aristotle The works of Plato, order of the dialogues, Theory of Forms, natural science,… Plato’s masterwork the “Republic,” Ideal State, education, Allegory of the Cave, dialectic,...