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...

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.

The greatest of English dramatists except Shakespeare, the first literary dictator and poet-laureate, a writer of verse, prose, satire, and criticism who most potently of all the men of his time affected the subsequent course of English letters: such was Ben Jonson, and as such his strong personality assumes an interest to us almost unparalleled, at least in his age.Ben Jonson came of the stock that was centuries after to give to the world Thomas Carlyle; for Jonson's grandfather wa...

The ancient order of the web spinners is changing. An old friend returns brandishing a curious silver knife, and Stewart Zanderson is drawn into a strange world of wonder and deceit. The ensuing bloody scene sets Detective Clementine Figgins on his tail, and into a case she could never explain. But the boy, escaped from the dreaded warehouse, now has the knife. And running from his captors through the canyons of San Diego with his new friends and special dog, he ties everything together. P...

Buddy Figgins has waited three months for someone to come looking for him, but no one has. While his mother sleeps he ventures into the canyons, setting in motion a chain of events that spins out of control.A monster hunts, a thief goes underground, and the blood silver calls to all who have felt its touch.Now, the webbed world is evolving, too fast for some. Buddy feels it all closing in. The Stillwaters, the Council of Webs, the Coyotes, the police. Who's really after him...

"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...

Large-scale data loss and data privacy compliance breaches continue to make headline news, highlighting the need for stringent data protection policies, especially when personal or commercially sensitive information is at stake. While regulations and legislation exist to address these issues, how organisations can best tailor their compliance approaches to their own operational circumstances has remained an open question. The focus of this book is on operationalising a truly risk-based app...

Written by acclaimed integrative oncologist Ben Johnson, MD, DO, NMD, No Ma’am-ogram! Radical Rethink on Mammograms refutes the medical myths and fallacies at the root of today’s conventional breast health care protocols, offering readers safer solutions to breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Dr. Ben discusses the new research behind practical and effective alternatives to harmful mammograms, biopsies, radiation and chemo therapies. His holistic approach includes recommenda...

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

This edition of Ben Jonson's four middle comedies places the works in the popular history and culture of the times, 1605-1614, and surveys the influences, both classical and contemporary, on Jonson as a playwright. On-the-page annotations recreate the audiences perception of the plays as performances by commenting on the stage-directions, the self-conscious theatricality of characters and scenes, and the vivid colloquialisms of early modern London that give the dialogue a heightened dimens...

A magical murder mystery that takes place largely in San Diego's Golden Hill and its surrounding canyons. It explores connectivity, magic and change in a fantastic world, and is the first in the Webworld trilogy.A Shadow Cast In Dust, by Ben JohnsonThe ancient order of the web spinners is changing.An old friend returns brandishing a curious silver knife, and Stewart Zanderson is drawn into a strange world of wonder and deceit.The ensuing bloody scene sets Dete...

UNLEASH THE CHAMPION IN YOUR CHILD WITH "INSPIRATIONAL SPORTS STORIES FOR YOUNG READERS" – A JOURNEY OF LEGENDS, LESSONS, AND LIFELONG INSPIRATION! Dive into 17 Captivating Tales of Triumph!"How 17 Legendary Athletes Overcame Adversity to Become the Worlds Greatest" is perfect for children aged 8 and up, this book combines entertainment, life lessons and extraordinary achievements. Ideal Gift for A...