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It was ash on fingertips and vast. Stepping upon it gave the impression that it had come not from below, buffed by millions of years of wind slicing against rock, but rather from above; that, perhaps, it had drifted down and settled here. This is the post-apocalyptic sandscape that Calix and Annora must navigate - when they're old enough to join the scavenger crews outside of the domes, that is.

Far beneath the city’s depths burns far more than the fuel that feeds it. Stuck in the same dead-end job as his father, Rylan drinks himself into oblivion most nights. Better than the oblivion of the Link, everyone around him a slave to virtual reality. At least that’s what he tells himself. His ex, Clarisse, has found herself a new lover, someone with more than a passing interest in him. They have a job for him, and it involves explosives. Best just to drink this one off. Wait it out, until everyone has regained their senses....

Life on the plains is tough, dangerous, and just plain boring. Elissa dreams of breaking the monotony and winning the Liberty Trials: a hoverbike race around the perimeter of the plains with entry to Neon City at stake. Her town sits in the shadow of the enormous blister of Neon’s dome, within reach and yet forbidden. If she could only win…everything would change. If only the stranger hadn’t appeared. If only she could get Quintessa, one of the three Queens, off her back. If only the murderous Rohen could get exactly what he deserved. So many questions. So many variants.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste filosoferna på 1700-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 500 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras arbete med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Adam Smith, Denis Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Nicolas de Chamfort, Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, för att utöka ditt sinne och kunskap om vår kultur.

Bli bekant med de viktigaste författarna på 1700-talet genom ett noggrant urval av 600 citat som introducerar deras huvudsakliga idéer och avgränsar strukturen i deras verk med klarhet. Upptäck nya aspekter eller fördjupa dig i tankarna hos Adam Smith, Montesquieu, Diderot, Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, Rousseau, Beaumarchais, för att utvidga ditt sinne och din kunskap om vår kultur.

Adam Smith was een Schotse filosoof en econoom van de Verlichting. Het blijft in de geschiedenis als de vader van de moderne economie, waarvan de belangrijkste werk, "The Wealth of Nations", is één van de oprichters teksten van het economisch liberalisme. Deze tekst inspireerde deze grote economen, die Marx de "klassiekers" en dat de belangrijkste principes van het economisch liberalisme zal leggen. De meeste economen beschouwen hem als "de vader van de politieke economie".

Are you okay with working in a place you hate, or at least you do not enjoy every day for most of your life? Did your dreams involve living from paycheck to paycheck? Do you know working from nine to five jobs will not make you reach? Are you looking for something to transform your life? If these are some of the thoughts that keep you awake at night, then are you ready to make a positive change in your life? According to Forbes in 2017, a survey indicates that 70 percent of employees hate their jobs. Another one by Gallup Poll says 85 percent!

Eighteen-year-old high school dropout Beaumont Benning has been working a dead-end job transporting cadaver heads by messenger bag for the last three years. As a human working for the local ghoul cartel, there isn't much in the way of promotion potential. So, when a dodgy-sounding job opportunity comes Beau's way, who is he to say no? Especially to people who might eat him for saying no.

Once again, hidden on the fog shrouded streets of London are heinous criminals set upon their nefarious schemes. All that stands in their way are two men, stalwart and unafraid to take on villainy in all its insidious disguises: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. In this, the ninth entry in this best-selling series, the crime-solving friends tackle five brand new mysteries that are totally different to any of their previous adventures.

Hun, som ønsker at være dronning, må vinde kongens kærlighed - og rigets. Whitehall udspiller sig i det 17. århundrede hos den engelske konge Charles II hofs og er fortællingen om hans dronning, den portugisiske prinsesse, Catherine af Braganza.

What's holding you back? Seth Allen Smith says look in the mirror. It's who, not what. All of us feel trapped, stuck, or unable to move forward in life at some point. But ultimately, the greatest obstacle to achieving your full potential is you. But the good news is you can find the solution in the mirror too. This book combats a destructive mindset that we all sometimes fall into: I can't change. I am the victim of my circumstances and confined by my personal limitations.

This book features the cumulative experiences of many years testing and tweaking campaigns that cover everything from email marketing, list building, affiliate marketing, social marketing and traffic. It'spure gold because it will not only save you precious time, but we'll show you exactly how to maximize your time so that every minute spent on your online business is time that will directly impact your ability to make more money, over the haul.

We are just two girls named Sara(h)! One of us has an H the other an A, but we are still Sara(h)'s nonetheless! We talked too much while at work about just nonsense so we decided to make it productive! We have some "Would you Rather's", "This or That", our "Favorite Things", "Rants & Raves" and so much more! We are so excited you are here to join in on the fun!

Adam is on a mission to create impact in a world that promotes the victim mentality. His mission is to lead, train, and mentor others to become greater assets to themselves, families, and communities. He uses tactical preparedness, personal protection, leadership development, and mental clarity. The Savage mentality is understanding the violence and aggression are tools to be wielded not feared.

"600 Quotations from the Great 18th Century Writers" is a collection of inspiring thoughts and reflections from six of the greatest literary minds of all time. During this time, society was experiencing a cultural upheaval, with more emphasis being placed on happiness and the pursuit of knowledge. While these quotes might be over 200 years old, they bear as much relevance today as they did when they were first coined. A superb read for dipping in and out of.

"100 Quotes by Adam Smith" is a selection of thoughts and observations from one of the finest philosophical minds of the 18th century. Smith’s views on religion, morality, and human nature are presented front and centre. However, he wasn’t short of a few witticisms, and there are plenty of one-liners worth committing to memory. A superb book for leisurely browsing, this is a welcome addition to any book collection. Born in Kirkcaldy, Adam Smith (1723–1790) became known as one of the most important philosophers and political economists of the 18th century.

The Dementia Research Charity Chatathon a bi-annual event last held in December 2022. This podcast shares the recordings from the 12.5 hour marathon livestreams. Listen or watch, as Adam Smith interviews researchers working across all areas of discovery to beat Alzheimer's disease and all forms of dementia. http://www.chatathon.uk

Known as the ‘Age of Enlightenment,’ the 1700s was a time that provoked significant leaps in philosophical thought. Most importantly, the thinkers of the time espoused the virtues of happiness, the evidence provided by the senses, and the distance between organised religion and the state. ‘500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 18th Century’ offers a fascinating insight into the philosophical revolution that was taking place at the time. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in philosophy.

Historian and broadcaster Professor Adam Smith explores the America of today through the lens of the past. Is America - as Abraham Lincoln once claimed - the last best hope of Earth?Produced by Oxford University’s world-leading Rothermere American Institute, each story-filled episode looks at the US from the outside in – delving into the political events, conflicts, speeches and songs that have shaped and embodied the soul of a nation.From the bloody battlefields of Gettysburg to fake news and gun control, Professor Smith takes you back in time (and sometimes on location) to uncover fresh ...

“On documentary” is a podcast hosted by filmmaker Adam James Smith exploring the art of documentary filmmaking from various points of view. In each episode, Adam interviews an individual from the world of documentary film, including directors, producers, editors, funders, critics, programmers, distributors, and beyond.