'Spectacular and terrifyingly true' Owen Jones'Explosive' John McDonnell, New Statesman, Books of the Year'Thought-provoking and funny' The TimesFT BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, THE TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018, NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018 and CITY AM BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018Be honest: if your job didn't exist, would anybody miss it? Have you ever wondered why not? Up to 40% of us secretly belie...

This 52-lesson curriculum by Marty Machowski takes a deeper dive into the theological truths of his popular children's storybook study, The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New. Arranged within a traditional systematic theological framework, each truth in The Ology is also connected to the Bible's larger redemptive story. Lessons cover a wide range of theological topics, including the study of God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, God's Word, sin, change, and more.E...

Laney is desperate to escape the echoes of her abusive past. Trust feels dangerous, companionship feels impossible, and even taking care of herself is a battle she rarely wins. Running is her only option until it leads her deep into the woods and straight into the path of a stranger.Wyatt, a solitary hunter living off grid, far from crowds and noise. Choosing isolation over risk, silence over friendship. Wyatt is guarded, antisocial, and fiercely protective of the small circle he c...

For years, Catherine Foundling struggled to scrape together enough money to enroll in the War College of Ater, the capital of the Dread Empire.Only when she arrives there, it's not as a powerless orphan: she is the Squire, apprentice of the Black Knight, and is immediately dragged into the schemes of powerful lords.Catherine must get to the bottom of a string of eldritch murders and the greater plot that lurks behind them before they get her killed—all while staying under a...

This volume offers a substantive and useful commentary on Ezra-Nehemiahand explores its contemporary significance.Respected Old Testament scholar Gary Edward Schnittjer explains that the Ezra-Nehemiah narrative begins well but ends in disappointment for the returning exiles. From the first verse to the last, this commentary takes seriously the faithfulness of Yahweh as it crashes into the unfaithfulness of God's people. Schnittjer pays special attention to the biblical connections ...

Why profits—and what you do with them—define real investing.Dividend growth investing is not merely a strategy for equity investors—it is a philosophy of ownership and a mentality. At its core, it brings to minority ownership of public equities the same business attitude that majority ownership of a private business involves: Profit is paramount, and those profits belong to the risk-takers who own the business.Following up on his bestseller, The Case fo...

Long renowned as the “master of suspense,” Alfred Hitchcock is one of the rare filmmakers to achieve both a critical reputation for cinematic artistry and enduring popularity with everyday moviegoers around the world. His distinctive public image brought together a serious, even tormented artist and a mischievous magician with a penchant for practical jokes.This book presents an engaging overview of Hitchcock’s life and work along with close studies of ten films spanning nearly fiv...

This first comprehensive guide to Chinese Polestar Astrology invites you to use the rich cosmology, symbolism, and practical tools of this ancient system to unlock your life’s purpose, overcome limitations, and thrive in every area of your life.According to Chinese Polestar Astrology, life is a dance between fate, nature, and character; factors that intertwine to create patterns and layers that define our existence. Understanding or deciphering their reciprocity ma...

A rich, thorough exploration of infinity that combines mathematical precision with playful, accessible coverage of a fascinating variety of paradoxes and conundrums.In this rich, thorough account of all things infinite, Joel David Hamkins combines playful thought experiments with mathematically precise exposition to explore the vast, fascinating spectrum of paradoxes and conundrums of infinity. Written with equal parts wonder and rigor, the book moves from classica...

¿Qué pasa cuando la comida favorita que un niño o una niña trae a la escuela recibe comentarios denigrantes a la hora del almuerzo? Descúbrelo en esta edición bilingüe.What happens when a child’s favorite packed lunch is met with disparaging comments at the school lunch table?En un salón lleno de sándwiches, cuatro estudiantes se destacan con sus comidas caseras que reflejan las culturas de las que forman parte. Antes de que puedan disfruta...

The herculean struggle to restore stability in Puerto Rico and a grave warning for America“A shrewd and ominous insider account of a government in financial free fall.”—Publishers Weekly"I could not put down David Skeel’s new book. It is at once an engrossing and personal narrative, an illuminating analysis of inventive legal and political strategies, a sobering examination of responses to the debt crisis in Puerto Rico, an...

Quantum Mechanics: An Introduction for Device Physicists and Electrical Engineers, Fourth Edition provides a complete course in quantum mechanics for students of semiconductor device physics and electrical engineering. It provides the necessary background to quantum theory for those starting work on micro- and nanoelectronic structures and is particularly useful for those beginning work with modern semiconductors devices, lasers and qubits.This book was developed from a co...