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Robbie Parsons is one of London's finest, a black cab driver who knows the city by heart. In his backseat is a man with a gun in his hand - a man who brazenly committed a crime in front of the Artemis Club then jumped in and ordered Parsons to drive. As the criminal eventually escapes to Nairobi, Detective Superintendent Richard Jury comes across the case. He knew one of the victims, a professor of astrophysics and an expert gambler. Feeling personally affronted, Jury enlists his whole gang of merry characters to contend with a case that involves Tanzanian gem mines, a closed Reno casino, and a hidden pub.

This reissue of Thomas Sowell’s classic study of decision making, which includes a preface by the author, updates his seminal work in the context of The Vision of the Anointed. Sowell, one of America’s most celebrated public intellectuals, describes in concrete detail how knowledge is shared and disseminated throughout modern society. He warns that society suffers from an ever-widening gap between firsthand knowledge and decision making—a gap that threatens not only our economic and political efficiency but our very freedom.

Unraveling the minds of history's most successful individuals.

Around three and a half thousand years ago, members of a small community of Bronze Age people spent several days away from their usual activities of farming, hunting, weaving and food processing in order to construct a burial mound.

To Dana Steele, books and the knowledge they hold are the key to contentment. But now that search for knowledge must include the second key needed to release three souls held captive by an evil god.

Examines the survival and revival of the old pre-Christian gods, investigates prehistoric sacred sites, and reveals ancient shamanic traditions Looks at Rosicrucianism and the distinctive Germanic forms of astrology, alchemy, and the Kabbalah Discusses German poets, philosophers, and...

Is thought detrimental? 15 August 1965. Duration: 63 minutes. Why does one seek pleasure? Can the mind face only facts and not thought? Why have I never said, 'Thought is poison' to myself? Meeting something one doesn't know, facing something which has no answer. Acting without knowing. What is a state of mind which is silent? Time is detrimental. Are we twisting everything to our core of pleasure?

How have Japanese companies become world leaders in the automotive and electronics industries, among others? What is the secret of their success? Two leading Japanese business experts, Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi, are the first to tie the success of Japanese companies to their ability to create new knowledge and use it to produce successful products and technologies.

After fleeing from the destruction of Vamont, Salvos splits from her companions to begin her quest for knowledge and power. She will study under both Fairykind and Humankind, if necessary, to learn the skills she needs to reunite with her first companion. Meanwhile, Daniel shall have to face his past, while Edithe will continue her fight in the bloody company war between the Valiant Dreamers and Iron Champions. Alone and without her companions, Salvos will have no choice but to adapt and overcome these new obstacles that bar her path to her goal.

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.

Delve into the exciting field of “epistemology”, the philosophical term for our inquiry into knowledge: what it is, the ways we acquire it, and how we justify our beliefs as knowledge. Taught by acclaimed Professor Joseph H. Shieber of Lafayette College, these 24 mind-bending lectures take you from ancient philosophers to contemporary neurobiologists, and from wide-ranging social networks to the deepest recesses of your own brain.

In this short, new book, Rachel Peachey dives into this deeply religious side of Dr. Montessori and presents the reader with 50 wonderful children's activities, inspired by her teaching philosophy and deep beliefs in Christ. Rachel begins with a basic introduction and overview of the Montessori teaching methodology, and discusses Dr. Montessori's faith. Then she presents activities to help guide children ages 2 to 6, on subjects such as Studying Scripture, God's Creation, Talking to God, and more.

This first collection of tales by Rosalie Parker contains eight stories that explore the uncanny in the modern world. As Glen Cavaliero observes in his introduction, "like all good stories of the preternatural, these in The Old Knowledge have a subversive effect." In them, "the world of logical, predictable reality is seen to be at risk from rejected modes of knowledge which can thwart the materialist and victimise those innocents who stumble into another order of reality."

Early in his career, A.J. Jacobs put his Ivy League education to work at Entertainment Weekly. He emerged five years later knowing which stars have fake boobs, which stars have toupees, which have both, and not much else. This realization led Jacobs on a life-changing quest: to read the entire contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica, all 33,000 pages, all 44 million words.

Beautiful, brilliant, and dangerous, Morn Hyland is an ex-police officer for the United Mining Companies - and the target of two ruthless, powerful men. One is the charismatic ore-pirate Nick Succorso, who sees Morn as booty wrested from his vicious rival, Angus Thermopyle. Thermopyle once made the mistake of underestimating Morn and now he's about to pay the ultimate price. Both men think they can possess her, but Morn is no one's trophy - and no one's pawn. Meanwhile, within the borders of Forbidden Space, wait the Amnioin, an alien race capable of horrific atrocities....

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step into the rugged frontier with Old Time Western Radio, a collection of classic tales from the Golden Age of broadcasting. These are the timeless stories of dusty trails, lone riders, frontier justice, and the legends who shaped the American West. Every episode has been carefully restored and remastered, preserving the grit, drama, and adventure that made Western radio one of the most beloved genres of its time. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Restoration and ...

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step into the dark, atmospheric world of classic horror with Old Time Horror Radio. This podcast resurrects the most chilling broadcasts from the golden age of radio, bringing you restored episodes from iconic series such as Suspense, Lights Out, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, The Witch’s Tale, and more. Each story delivers gothic tension, eerie soundscapes, and the unforgettable terror that defined early audio drama. Experience the original masterpieces of fear—remastered for a new generation of listeners. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with ...

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Rediscover the golden age of laughter with Old Time Comedy Radio. This collection brings together the funniest moments from classic radio’s greatest comedians, featuring timeless sketches, sharp one-liners, and unforgettable characters that shaped American humor. From quick-witted wordplay to spirited ensemble performances, each restored episode captures the charm, energy, and comedic brilliance that defined mid-century entertainment. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced audio.Source: OTRR.org – Certified Public Domain ...

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step back into the shadowy world of classic detective tales, suspense thrillers, and noir-era intrigue with Old Time Mystery Radio. This curated collection brings together the greatest mystery programs of the golden age, featuring hard-boiled investigators, sinister secrets, and cases that twist deeper with every clue. Restored and remastered from the original broadcasts, each episode preserves the atmospheric tension, sharp storytelling, and unforgettable characters that defined vintage radio drama. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with ...

https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Step into a universe of cosmic wonder, strange worlds, and visionary storytelling with Old Time Sci-Fi Radio. This podcast brings you fully restored sci-fi classics from the golden age of radio, featuring tales of alien encounters, time travel, futuristic machines, rogue robots, lost civilizations, and distant galaxies. These episodes, originally broadcast in the nineteen forties and nineteen fifties, capture a bold era when writers and performers imagined the future long before it arrived. 🎧 Fully restored and professionally remastered with enhanced ...