Individualism has been one of the driving forces in the rise of modern capitalism, and methodological individualism has been dominant in social science for many years. In this paradigm the economy is seen as a machine to routinize production and improve efficiency, and the discipline of economics has come to focus on control and automation. Recent innovations in natural and social sciences, however, indicate a shift in thinking away from individualism and towards interconnectedness. The En...

This book takes a radical approach to ecological economics, proposing a new paradigm based on earth systems science. This book questions the foundation of economics on individual private property, and proposes new forms of relationship to land and to the state. It questions the foundation of economics on the individual, and proposes new forms of regional ecological collectives, integrated at the global level. It critically examines the assumptions of economics and re-envisions it as more i...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

Looking for a steamy romance series that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Dive into The Davis Twins Saga with Taking Chances and Making Choices.In Taking Chances, the first book in this exciting series, divorced Abby finally discovered true love when she met dreamy Seth. Her life seemed to be on track, but Seth’s twin brother, Sam, had other ideas.In the second book, Making Choices, Abby is faced with the impossibl...

In this irresistible three-book box set, Abby finds herself falling for both charming Seth and his twin, bad boy Sam, making for a roller coaster of a romance!In Taking Chances, Abby is a divorcée who discovers true physical satisfaction for the first time. But just when she thinks she's found her happily-ever-after, a big surprise shakes up her world.Abby is in a difficult position in Making Choices. She must choose between the Davis twin...

CRIME AND MYSTERY STORIES BY20 VENDORS OF VILLAINYMystery Writers of America is pleased to present this sinister volume of larceny, deception, and murder, brought to you by the very finest purveyors of perfidy.Donald E. Westlake tells a tale of a cheating wife who tries to turn the tables on her blackmailer, only to find herself caught in a bigger web of lies than she could have imagined. From Robert Bloch comes a story of a man whose ve...

Winner of a third-place award in the collection of prayers category from the Catholic Media Association.Every mother is looking for a spiritual lifeline—words that help bring you closer to God when you need him the most.The Ave Prayer Book for Catholic Mothers is your go-to resource to find the perfect words to lift up in prayer for almost any occasion or need. This beautiful, full-color, hardcover book includes a collection of original and traditi...

The Davis brothers are handsome, sexy, and simply irresistible. Is it possible to choose just one?In Taking Chances, Abby is a divorcée who discovers true physical satisfaction for the first time. But just when she thinks she's found her happily-ever-after, a big surprise shakes up her world.Abby is in a difficult position in Making Choices. She must choose between the Davis twin brothers. Will her decision ruin her relationship with one o...

Heavy wind swept across the clearing, howling through the surrounding maples and pounding the tiny cabin with sheets of rain as the worn and bent farmer trudged across the newly sown lawn, making for the warmth of the candle-lit windows.Did you get a mental picture as you read the above sentence? Did you see the cabin? Did you see the rain blowing across the clearing and beating on the tiny structure?If you answered yes, consider yourself extremely lucky. You have retained ...

Abby finds herself torn between the irresistible Davis twins: Seth, the charming and compassionate brother, and Sam, the mysterious and brooding bad boy.Just when Abby thinks she has found her happily-ever-after with Seth, Sam arrives and threatens to turn her world upside down.Can Abby resist the allure of the forbidden, or will she succumb to her deepest desires?Find out in this sizzling love triangle romance that will leave you on the edge of you...

A sexy billionaire. A spicy Brit. Strangers on a plane discover they have competing agendas--and explosive chemistry...New York billionaire Marcus Davies heads to Jackson Hole planning to land a lucrative deal for his auction house. He also wants a routine flight and a silent row mate.Imagine his surprise when he finds himself seated next to Claudia Montgomery, a fascinating and spicy Brit with her own agenda.What happens when strangers on a plane g...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!