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Why do heroes fight each other? Why do villains keep trying even though they almost never win? Why don't heroes simply take over the world?
Economics and comic books seem to be a world apart. But in the hands of economics professor and comic hero aficionado J. Brian O'Roark, the two form a powerful alliance. With brilliant deadpan enthusiasm, he shows how the travails of superheroes can explain the building blocks of economics and how the laws of economics explain the mysteries of superhero behavior.
Superman has a day job because of elastic demand; Spiderman's existential doubts are all about opportunity cost; game theory sheds light on the battle between Captain America and Iron Man; the Peltzmann effect makes sense of why heroes can go to the bad; sunk cost fallacy explains the Flash's tragic dilemmas; the utility curve helps us decide who is the greatest superhero of all.
Why Superman Doesn't Take Over the World: What Superheroes Can Tell Us About Economics probes the motivations of our favorite heroes and considers what it would look like if their stories played out in reality.
Critic Reviews
"This light and breezy read will have your mind soaring as you learn to see your favorite heroes on an entirely new light." (Dirk Mateer, author of Principles of Economics)
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- Ricardo
- 07-05-19
Interesting listen...
A good refresher for people in economics and those who are interested in comics. I enjoyed how it ties superheroes to reality through,
Daily life or daily economics.
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- Mr.
- 04-03-19
I found it somewhat entertaining
an interesting educational reference for a brief overview of economic theories. someone entertaining and amusing using superheroes as a lens to give an educational overview of economics.
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- R. Nanna
- 11-24-21
Misses the base truth
While translating comic book realities into economic theory adeptly, it misses the foundational truth that also the writers of comic books miss — Kal El MUST take over the world in order to preserve truth and justice!
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- Narrated by: Stephen J. Dubner
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,608
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,869
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,862
The New York Times best-selling Freakonomics changed the way we see the world, exposing the hidden side of just about everything. Now, with Think Like a Freak, Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have written their most revolutionary book yet. With their trademark blend of captivating storytelling and unconventional analysis, they take us inside their thought process and offer a blueprint for an entirely new way to solve problems. The topics range from business to philanthropy to sports to politics, all with the goal of retraining your brain.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very little new material - deceptively short
- By Joshua on 05-15-14
By: Steven D. Levitt, and others
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The Logic of Life
- The Rational Economics of an Irrational World
- By: Tim Harford
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 191
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 65
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Story4 out of 5 stars 66
Life sometimes seems illogical. Individuals do strange things: take drugs, have unprotected sex, mug each other. Love seems irrational, and so does divorce. On a larger scale, life seems no fairer or easier to fathom - why do some neighborhoods thrive and others become ghettos? Why is racism so persistent? Why is your idiot boss paid a fortune for sitting behind a mahogany altar? Thorny questions, and you might be surprised to hear the answers coming from an economist.
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5 out of 5 stars
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enlightening & good fun
- By Rebecca on 01-28-08
By: Tim Harford
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Stealing America
- What My Experience with Criminal Gangs Taught Me about Obama, Hillary, and the Democratic Party
- By: Dinesh D'Souza
- Narrated by: Dinesh D'Souza, Andrew Klavan
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1,725
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,561
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,556
In the fall of 2014, outspoken pundit, author, and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza found himself hauled into federal court for improperly donating money to a friend who was running for the Senate. D'Souza pleaded guilty, apologized for his offense, and was sentenced to eight months in a state-run confinement center near his home in San Diego. In the facility, he lived among hardened criminals - drug dealers, thieves, gangbangers, rapists, and murderers.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Is it already too late?
- By Jenny on 04-30-16
By: Dinesh D'Souza
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What's Wrong with China
- By: Paul Midler
- Narrated by: George Spelvin
- Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 65
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 56
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
What's Wrong with China is the widely anticipated follow-up to Paul Midler's Poorly Made in China, an expose of China manufacturing practices. Applying a wider lens in this account, he reveals many of the deep problems affecting Chinese society as a whole. Once again, Midler delivers the goods by rejecting commonly held notions, breaking down old myths, and providing fresh explanations of lesser-understood cultural phenomena.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Midler Should Be Required Reading
- By Laura S. on 03-17-19
By: Paul Midler
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The Art of Strategy
- A Game Theorist's Guide to Success in Business and Life
- By: Barry J. Nalebuff, Avinash K. Dixit
- Narrated by: Matthew Dudley
- Length: 17 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 306
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 262
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Story4 out of 5 stars 260
Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It’s the art of anticipating your opponent’s next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using a diverse array of rich case studies - from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history - the authors show how nearly every business and personal interaction has a game-theory component to it.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Completely misleading title
- By Motorjaw on 01-28-15
By: Barry J. Nalebuff, and others
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The Propaganda Project
- By: Phil M. Williams
- Narrated by: Tristan Wright, GraceWright Productions
- Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
In a world of infinite information and propaganda screaming at us from every direction, the truth is of paramount importance to our mental health, and can be a matter of life and death for every person on this planet. In The Propaganda Project, I expose the tricks of the propagandist--the tricks needed to legitimize the illegitimate, to make us think up is down, black is white. I dig deep into the muck to extract the truth about government, and the financial interests pulling the strings.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good summarizations.
- By Amazon Customer on 08-03-22
By: Phil M. Williams
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Willful Blindness
- Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril
- By: Margaret Heffernan
- Narrated by: Margaret Heffernan
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 341
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 271
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 267
Margaret Heffernan argues that the biggest threats and dangers we face are the ones we don't see - not because they're secret or invisible, but because we're willfully blind. A distinguished businesswoman and writer, she examines the phenomenon and traces its imprint in our private and working lives, and within governments and organizations, and asks: What makes us prefer ignorance? What are we so afraid of? Why do some people see more than others? And how can we change?
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4 out of 5 stars
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How Not to Be the Blind Leading the Blind
- By Cynthia on 06-29-13
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Fooled by Randomness
- The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets
- By: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Narrated by: Sean Pratt
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,566
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,282
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,261
This audiobook is about luck, or more precisely, how we perceive and deal with luck in life and business. It is already a landmark work, and its title has entered our vocabulary. In its second edition, Fooled by Randomness is now a cornerstone for anyone interested in random outcomes.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pass on this one and read The Black Swan
- By Wade T. Brooks on 06-25-12
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The Up Side of Down
- Why Failing Well Is the Key to Success
- By: Megan McArdle
- Narrated by: Mia Barron
- Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 278
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 232
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Story4 out of 5 stars 234
Most new products fail. So do most small businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. So what determines who will bounce back and follow up with a home run? If you want to succeed in business and in life, Megan McArdle argues in this hugely thought-provoking book, you have to learn how to harness the power of failure. McArdle has been one of our most popular business bloggers for more than a decade, covering the rise and fall of some the world' s top companies and challenging us to think differently about how we live, learn, and work.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Book
- By Ray on 05-21-14
By: Megan McArdle
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When to Rob a Bank
- ...And 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-Intended Rants
- By: Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner
- Narrated by: Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt, Erik Bergmann
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,757
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,411
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,397
When Freakonomics was initially published, the authors started a blog - and they've kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books.
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3 out of 5 stars
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this book is free on the blog and podcast.
- By S on 05-12-15
By: Steven D. Levitt, and others
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How to Be Perfect
- The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question
- By: Michael Schur
- Narrated by: Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, and others
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,132
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,902
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,892
Most people think of themselves as “good", but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad” - especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia, and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more, so we can sound cool at parties and become better people.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Strong start but personal politics hurts story.
- By Jeffrey Watkins on 02-02-22
By: Michael Schur
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Game-Changer
- Game Theory and the Art of Transforming Strategic Situations
- By: David McAdams
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner, David McAdams
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 260
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 207
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Story4 out of 5 stars 207
The aim of David McAdams’s Game-Changer is nothing less than to empower you with this wisdom - not just to win in every strategic situation (or “game”) you face but to change those games and the ecosystems in which they reside to transform your life and our lives together for the better.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting but not gripping
- By Sarah S. on 05-20-15
By: David McAdams
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Addicted to Outrage
- By: Glenn Beck
- Narrated by: Glenn Beck
- Length: 15 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,022
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 941
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 934
In Addicted to Outrage, New York Times best-selling author Glenn Beck addresses how America has become more and more divided - both politically and socially. Americans are now less accepting, less forgiving, and have lost faith in many of the country's signature ideals. They are quick to point a judgmental finger at the opposing party, are unwilling to doubt their own ideologies, and refuse to have any self-awareness whatsoever. Beck states that this current downward spiral will ultimately lead to the destruction of everything America has fought so hard to preserve.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Best Audible book ever!
- By Cheryl on 09-21-18
By: Glenn Beck
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Be More Pirate
- Or How to Take on the World and Win
- By: Sam Conniff Allende
- Narrated by: Sam Conniff Allende
- Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 54
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 45
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 45
Be More Pirate unveils the innovative strategies of Golden Age pirates, drawing parallels between the tactics and teachings of legends like Henry Morgan and Blackbeard with modern rebels like Elon Musk, Malala, and Banksy. Featuring takeaway sections and a guide to building your own pirate code 2.0, Be More Pirate will show you how to leave your mark on the 21st century.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Soft
- By Cyber_Tygre on 02-17-23
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Humans Need Not Apply
- A Guide to Wealth and Work in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- By: Jerry Kaplan
- Narrated by: John Pruden
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 443
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 383
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Story4 out of 5 stars 381
After billions of dollars and 50 years of effort, researchers are finally cracking the code on artificial intelligence. As society stands on the cusp of unprecedented change, Jerry Kaplan unpacks the latest advances in robotics, machine learning, and perception powering systems that rival or exceed human capabilities. Driverless cars, robotic helpers, and intelligent agents that promote our interests have the potential to usher in a new age of affluence and leisure.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Misleading title, more about wealth distribution
- By Me on 07-18-16
By: Jerry Kaplan
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I'll Make You an Offer You Can't Refuse
- Insider Business Tips from a Former Mob Boss
- By: Michael Franzese
- Narrated by: Dave Hoffman
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 156
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 154
By age 24, charming mob boss Michael Franzese was one of the wealthiest people on Fortune magazine’s survey. As one of the rare people who quit the mob and lived to tell about it, Franzese has a unique perspective on how business is done. And one thing he noticed was that the way he made millions per week in business inside the mob can be applied to doing business outside the mob (minus the illegal part).
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing
- By RCLEM011@FIU.EDU on 11-27-21
By: Michael Franzese
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The World According to Star Wars
- By: Cass R. Sunstein
- Narrated by: Kaleo Griffith
- Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 196
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 173
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Story4 out of 5 stars 171
A deeply original celebration of George Lucas' masterpiece as it relates to history, presidential politics, law, economics, fatherhood, and culture by a Harvard legal scholar and former White House advisor.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The title says it all
- By Steve on 06-16-16
By: Cass R. Sunstein
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Thou Shall Prosper
- Ten Commandments for Making Money, 2nd Edition
- By: Rabbi Daniel Lapin
- Narrated by: A.C. Fellner
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 636
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 537
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