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A daring, charming, and timely engagement with one of the most influential books of all time, Karl Marx’s Capital, by Oxford scholar Michael Mayo Why does it seem like everything is getting worse? Most of the students Michael Mayo encounters at Oxford, the university where he teaches, arrive...

New York City, 1933: King Kong is premiering at Radio City Music Hall, and Fay Wray is about to become the most famous actress on earth. So what's she doing hanging around a rundown Manhattan speakeasy? This Hollywood scream queen has come to see Jimmy Quinn, a limping tough guy who knows every gangster in New York - and does his best to steer clear of them all. A blackmailer has pictures of a Fay lookalike engaged in conduct that would make King Kong blush, and Fay's movie studio wants the threat eliminated.

Jimmy Quinn is delivering a bribe for the infamous racketeer Arnold Rothstein when a bomb goes off on Wall Street, killing 30 people and scaring every banker in the city down to his spats. Twelve years later, Rothstein is dead, and Jimmy is doing his best to stay out of trouble, running a quiet Manhattan speakeasy. At a bad moment for him and his favorite waitress, a blast rocks the alley outside and draws him right back into the madness of 12 years ago.

Seattle is one of the most prominent cities on the West Coast. Nero wrote this book with an emphasis on multitasking to help aid you in your trip to Seattle. After listening to this book, you will understand why Seattle is historical and discover.

Portland in one of the fastest-expanding cities on the West Coast. Nero hand-feeds you the content so you can multitask. After listening to this book you will understand why Portland is weird and discover Portland's oldest restaurant, a bookstore that covers an entire city block, the only doughnut you will eat ever again, the best food you can smash, and more.