How did we get to where we are? John Cassidy shows that the roots of our most recent financial failure lie not with individuals, but with an idea - the idea that markets are inherently rational. He gives us the big picture behind the financial headlines, tracing the rise and fall of free market ideology from Adam Smith to Milton Friedman and Alan Greenspan. Full of wit, sense and, above all, a deeper understanding, How Markets Fail argues for the end of 'utopian' economics, and th...

The history of the dot-com stock rise and fall from an economics reporter and staff writer for The New Yorker .The Internet stock bubble wasn't just about goggle-eyed day traders trying to get rich on the Nasdaq and goateed twenty-five-year-olds playing wannabe Bill Gates. It was also about an America that believed it had discovered the secret of eternal prosperity: it said something about all of us, and what we thought a...

Wie lässt sich eine gerechtere, zukunftsfähige Gesellschaft denken?Diese zentrale Frage eint Kapitalismuskritiker durch die Jahrhunderte. Rasant und gewinnbringend porträtiert John Cassidy die wichtigsten Denker und Denkerinnen, deren Ideen für die Gegenwart genauso relevant sind wie vor 250 Jahren.Von Adam Smiths Kolonialkritik über Rosa Luxemburgs sozialistischer Utopie bis zu den ökologischen Visionen des indischen Ökonomen J. C. Kumarappa entfaltet er i...

Brought to you by Penguin.A sweeping history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest criticsAt a time when we are faced with fundamental questions about the sustainability and morality of the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from colonialism and the Industrial Revolution to the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence.John Cassidy adopts a...

In "The Life and Times of Gen. John Graves Simcoe," D. B. Read deftly intertwines biography with historical narrative, crafting a vivid portrayal of one of Canada's most pivotal figures. The book employs a meticulous chronological structure, allowing readers to traverse Simcoe's life from his military exploits during the American Revolution to his tenure as the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada. Read's literary style is characterized by eloquent prose, well-researched anecdotes, an...

A Financial Times Most Anticipated Book of 2025A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Book of 2025A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics.Capitalism has long been understood as a driving force behind the biggest political, economic, and social dislocations of our time. But in this sweeping, kaleidoscopic history of the economic system that has shaped our world, the Pulitzer Pr...

In "Laura the Undaunted," John Price-Brown masterfully weaves a tale of resilience and courage against the backdrop of societal constraints and personal turmoil. Set in a richly imagined world that balances literary realism with a touch of romantic idealism, the novel explores the life of Laura, a young woman determined to break free from the shackles of tradition. Price-Brown's evocative prose captures the emotional landscape of his characters, immersing readers in their struggles, aspira...

This book gathers the European reception of John. D. Caputo's proposal for a radical theology of our time. Philosophers and theologians from within Europe respond to Caputo's attempt to configure a less rigid, less dogmatic form of religion. These scholars, in turn, receive responses by Caputo. This volume so aims to strengthen the development of radical theology in Europe and abroad.

In "The Story of Our Submarines," John Graham Bower presents a comprehensive narrative that delves into the evolution and operational history of submarines, particularly focusing on their pivotal roles in naval warfare. With meticulous research, Bower employs a vivid, journalistic style that interweaves technical precision with engaging storytelling, allowing readers to grasp complex military strategies while absorbing human tales of bravery and innovation. Setting the book in the broader ...

It was a fateful night for more than a few people once the White Event struck. It was the night that Bass Reeves Jr. lost his old job, and gained a new one. It was the night that changed the lives of many of the residents of the fast-growing town of Cassidy. The town was already in the midst of change, as it was slowly migrating from a cattle drive town, to a mining one. The White Event simply brought even more change to Cassidy, much of which was unexpected and not for the better.

Wild Seas, Wilder Cities is a ‘wild-seeded’ collection of short stories, poems, memoirs and environmental articles from 49 unique contributors, all concerned with showing the positive side of our relationship with the earth.Thanks to funding from Portsmouth Creates, this audiobook features 50 different voices from across the Portsmouth community and beyond. Our readers range from teenagers to those in their nineties, including experienced actors, writers and volunteers from the pub...

It was a fateful night for more than a few people once the White Event struck. It was the night that Bass Reeves Jr. lost his old job, and gained a new one. It was the night that changed the lives of many of the residents of the fast-growing town of Cassidy. The town was already in the midst of change, as it was slowly migrating from a cattle drive town, to a mining one. The White Event simply brought even more change to Cassidy, much of which was unexpected and not for the better.