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Many politicians say that "if you work hard and play by the rules," then even low-income citizens can move up the economic ladder. But what if the rules are designed to only benefit the wealthiest Americans? What if America's economic policies suppress the dreams of average citizens? In other words, what if the economy is rigged?Economist Ryan Mattson and coauthor Ben Johnson argue against the insidious myth of American meritocracy, which they say has become a weapon of propaganda d...

The true crimes of one of nineteenth century England's most notorious thieves and killers, whose exploits still capture the public's imagination.Once immortalized in Madame Tussauds's Chamber of Horrors, and brought to life in two silent films, his gnarled and prematurely aged features would be the last image his victims ever saw, yet ironically, he was known by the name of Peace. A grotesque figure who took on many names and many faces, he could slip into the home...

Progress can be unstoppable at times, and not even death can prevent the desire for knowledge. A dark trade has long existed to provide fuel for the fires of research, a trade which is viewed by many as the most despicable occupation of all.The resurrection men of Yorkshire came from all walks of life, and employed a myriad of macabre methods to raise their defenseless prey from beneath the consecrated ground. This was a trade which offered great reward, but was definitely not for the fain...

Hugo Award winner Ben Bova and Les Johnson complete Bova’s Outer Planets series (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto), a Grand Tour of the human settled solar system, with a final encounter on Pluto.Major Larry Randall has been called to Pluto to retrieve Dr. Aaron Mikelson. Mikelson, no longer human after a horrific accident, is now melded to an AI. His enhanced senses have detected an alien artifact on Pluto’s surface, and he’s not leaving witho...

An endless Winter. A dark Manor. A frightful Beast.An uncommon Beauty.And the power of True Love.To save his family from poverty, Marius Dufresne chooses to become the captive of a mysterious Beast. Her domain is an eternal winter's night, deep and dark and hidden far away from the world.Soon Marius discovers that there is more to his mysterious captor than meets the eye. A terribl...

Many politicians say that " if you work hard and play by the rules," then even low-income citizens can move up the economic ladder. But what if the rules are designed to only benefit the wealthiest Americans? What if America' s economic policies suppress the dreams of average citizens? In other words, what if the economy is rigged?Economist Ryan Mattson and coauthor Ben Johnson argue against the insidious myth of American meritocracy, which they say has become a weapon of propaganda direct...

"Discoveries Made upon Men and Matter and Some Poems" with the aid of Ben Jonson is a literary compilation that unveils the multifaceted genius of this Renaissance playwright and poet. The series brings collectively Jonson's insightful prose reflections in "Discoveries Made upon Men and Matter" and a spread of his poems. In this paintings, Jonson's eager observations on lifestyles, literature, and human nature are laid naked, imparting readers with a profound glimpse into the thoughts of o...

Existentialist philosophy claims that men are free. Otherwise, they enjoy an unparalleled state of liberty in the world. However, the reality men face their world can be artlessly depressing. In a man's world, every indication suggests that men are not free. God often becomes a source of strength for men. This book examines the degree to which God is necessary for men to survive in a man's world. It refutes popular existentialist notions about human ontology. If you are a fan of existentia...

Ben Johnson's comedy 'The Alchemist' is one of the most enduring Renaissance plays. It was extremely popular in its day, and is one of the few plays from that era (except of course those of Shakespeare) that are still played today.

In a world awash in educational chess content, knowing how to study the game most effectively can be challenging.As the Perpetual Chess Podcast host, USCF Master Ben Johnson has spent hundreds of hours talking chess with many of the world's top players and most accomplished trainers. In the popular Adult Improver Series, he has spoken with dozens of passionate amateurs who have elevated their games significantly while pursuing chess as a hobby.Guests like former World Champ...

What does it really mean for students to be college and career ready? In this new edition of Teaching Students to Dig Deeper, Ben Johnson identifies the ten attributes students need for success, according to key research, the College Board, the ACT, and rigorous state standards. In order to thrive beyond high school, students must become…• Analytical thinkers• Critical thinkers• Problem solvers• Inquisitive• Opportunistic• Flexible

Identifying the "scenes" of written texts is a critical skill for following the course set by an author. Even a small variation in course heading can result in compounding an error over time with regard to one's intended destination. Perhaps nowhere is this more important than in the opening unit of Mark's Gospel. In this book, Brad Johnson sets out to follow the course prescribed by the author of the second Gospel. Making use of the principles of Inductive Bible Study, rhetorical criticis...