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The different ways that social change happens, from unleashing to nudging to social cascades. How does social change happen? When do social movements take off? Sexual harassment was once something that women had to endure; now a movement has risen up against it. White nationalist sentiments, on the other hand, were largely kept out of mainstream discourse; now there is no shortage of media outlets for them. In this book, with the help of behavioral economics, psychology and other fields, Cass Sunstein casts a bright new light on how change happens. 

A deal with the devil... Makron, known as Mak to many, is a skilled pirate whose services are in high demand. His ship, Wanderer's Dream, has contracts lined up for the next five years. Despite being a well-known pirate, Mak is respected by many and is often invited to lavish parties and exclusive getaways by his clients. However, today is all about work as Mak and his crew engage in a battle with another pirate, Asben-Felek, who has sent mercenaries after Mak after he stole a valuable cargo from him. Despite some damage to his ship, Wanderer's Dream is able to emerge victorious in the ...

From witches and demons to haunted circuses and deals made with hidden consequences to ghosts and secrets buried in the past, Autumn Nights: 12 Chilling Tales for Midnight brings together the very best of spooky tales to tell under a harvest moon.

THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart… It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the third instalment of THE SELECTION series! For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve...

Black Seed, also known as nigella sativa, has been used as an herbal medicine by ancient civilizations. Not only does it support overall good health, it has been used to help reverse heart disease, diabetes, inflammation, digestion disorders, and more. It is useful in weight management and is a known rejuvenator of hair and skin. In this book, Dr. Ingram goes over scientific evidence that shows that black seed can help protect the body against diseases like: diabetes heart disease cancer high blood pressure digestive ailments skin disorders inflammation immune disordersHolistic medicine ...

The Cure is in the Cupboard. Oregano is a medicine chest in a bottle. Learn how oregano and other herbs can reverse numerous ailments, save you money on doctors bills, reduce risk of infection, eradicate chronic pain, stop headaches, eliminate muscle aches and much more. Strengthen and defend your body against killer infections with one the most powerful herbal remedies available.

The social cost of carbon: The most important number you've never heard of—and what it means. If you're injuring someone, you should stop—and pay for the damage you’ve caused. Why, this book asks, does this simple proposition, generally accepted, not apply to climate change? In Climate...

Kiera Cass, autora best seller internacional, ha cautivado a millones de lectoras en todo el mundo desde que escribió la primera página de su serie "La Selección". Con "La sirena" te sumergirás en un océano de aventuras y emoción...

Through this clear, practical guide, discover the many ways crystals can cure physical, emotional, and spiritual problems; divine the future; and enhance psychic powers. See which ones work best to aid meditation and visualization, clear a room of negative energy, promote creativity, or foresee the future. There's advice on buying, purifying, programming, and charging the stones; crystal folklore; and a breathtaking gallery rich in information.

Thirty-five beautiful girls. Thirty-five beautiful rivals… It’s the chance of a lifetime and 17-year-old America Singer should feel lucky. She has been chosen for The Selection, a reality TV lottery in which the special few compete for gorgeous Prince Maxon’s love. Swept up in a world of...

Latona of the Vitelliae, mage of Spirit and Fire, lies still as death. Her fate rests in the hands of her allies, who must redeem her soul from the churning void where Corinna, leader of a banished Discordian cult, has trapped it. Protected by a cabal of corrupt priests and politicians, Corinna plans her most daring assault yet: a ritual striking at the ancient heart of Aven, with the power to swallow the city in a maw of chaos and strife. Her success would be Aven's doom, and the greatest violence would fall upon the most vulnerable.

In this pathbreaking book, New York Times best-selling author Cass Sunstein asks us to rethink freedom. He reveals that freedom of choice isn't nearly enough. To be free, we must also be able to navigate life. Accessible and lively and drawing on perspectives from the humanities, religion, and the arts, as well as social science and the law, On Freedom explores a crucial dimension of the human condition that philosophers and economists have long missed - and reveals what it would take to make freedom real.

Jade is a force to be reckoned with on the tow ship, with an optimistic and bright personality that shines through in every situation. But don't let her petite frame fool you - she doesn't put up with anyone's shit and can be tough as nails when she needs to be. Unfortunately, a lot of people mistake her size for weakness and try to take advantage of her. Enter Qil, a member of a brutish race of aliens known for their violent natures and retractable armor-like scales. He's tall, with broad shoulders and spikes that can jut out from his body. Normally, his people keep to themselves on their ...

Annika, principessa del Kadier, ha sempre vissuto nel lusso, ma nessuna ricchezza può compensare la perdita della libertà. Dopo la morte della madre, il re - un tempo padre amorevole - si è fatto freddo e distante, e ora è pronto a sacrificarla costringendola a un matrimonio politico. A chilometri di distanza, Lennox ha conosciuto solo privazioni. Il suo popolo è stato esiliato, suo padre è scomparso e l'unica certezza che gli resta è combattere. Addestrato come guerriero, ha un solo scopo: riconquistare il trono che gli è stato sottratto, a ogni costo.

We are what we think, and spending time with positive thoughts makes us positive people. Listening to affirmations can: Help you start your day right. Remind you of your value. Allow you to be a kinder person. Attract wealth. Bring forgiveness. Pump you up… and more!

Der neue Bestseller von Nobelpreisträger Daniel Kahneman. Warum treffen wir, je nach Umständen, völlig unterschiedliche Entscheidungen auf ein und derselben Faktengrundlage? Wieso kommen zwei Experten, die über identische Informationen verfügen, zu komplett anderen Schlussfolgerungen? Zusammen mit Cass Sunstein und Olivier Sibony präsentiert Daniel Kahneman die Vielzahl von oft zufälligen Faktoren, die unsere Entscheidungsfindung stören und häufig negativ beeinflussen - sie sind im Begriff "Noise" zusammengefasst.

America era a candidata mais improvável da Seleção: se inscreveu por insistência da mãe e aceitou participar da competição só para se afastar de Aspen, um garoto que partira seu coração. Ao conhecer melhor o príncipe, porém, surgiu uma amizade que logo se transformou em algo mais... No entanto, toda vez que Maxon parecia estar certo de que escolheria America, algum obstáculo fazia os dois se afastarem. Um desses obstáculos era Aspen, que passou a ocupar o posto de guarda no palácio e estava decidido a reconquistar a namorada.

Jamie’s never gotten over the one that got away. And boy did he ever get away. The bastard ran off without so much as a goodbye after a few sweet, sexy, sweaty days and nights. Just like that. Not a word. Walkr knew that Jamie was the one for him, and yet when duty called, he did what a good soldier had to do. Now, he’s haunted by the Mate Dreams. So that’s not a big deal is it? It sure is when his father wants him to marry within his own race and produce heirs for their bloodline.

Zan’s a broken man. He spent two years in a torture chamber with his captors. His living body armor was ripped from his skin forcibly. His eye was taken. But worst of all, his spirit was broken. Zan is a shell of a man, one with a desire for the permanency of death. Why is he haunted by the Mate Dream when all he wants is a swift and immediate death?

Trois cents ans ont passé, les États-Unis ont sombré dans l'oubli. De leurs ruines est née Illéa, une monarchie de castes. Mais un jeu de téléréalité pourrait bien changer la donne. Elles sont trente-cinq jeunes filles : la "Sélection" s'annonce comme l'opportunité de leur vie. L'unique chance pour elles de troquer un destin misérable contre un monde de paillettes. À condition d'être celle qui conquerra le cœur du prince Maxon, l'héritier du trône.