Great Transformation

In this classic work of economic history and social theory, Karl Polanyi analyzes the economic and social changes brought about by the great transformation of the Industrial Revolution. His analysis explains not only the deficiencies of the self-regulating market, but the potentially dire social consequences of untempered market capitalism. New introductory material reveals the renewed importance of Polanyi's seminal analysis in an era of globalization and free trade.

From one of the world’s leading writers on religion and the highly acclaimed author of the bestselling A History of God, The Battle for God and The Spiral Staircase, comes a major new work: a chronicle of one of the most important intellectual revolutions in world history and its relevance to...

Odd Arne Westad and Chen Jian chronicle how an impoverished and terrorized China experienced radical political changes in the long 1970s and how ordinary people broke free from the beliefs that had shaped their lives during Mao’s Cultural Revolution. These changes, and the unprecedented and sustained economic growth that followed, transformed China and the world.

From one of the world’s leading writers on religion and the highly acclaimed author of the bestselling A History of God, The Battle for God and The Spiral Staircase, comes a major new work: a chronicle of one of the most important intellectual revolutions in world history and its relevance to...

Uncover the deeper meaning of the societal changes we’re experiencing, awaken to your true power, and become an active agent of transformation in the world. We are collectively experiencing a Great Transformation, the kind that will forever alter who we are—not just as individuals but as a...

New York Times bestselling author Mike Dooley invites 6 world-renowned authors to channel their often shocking and inspiring insights on the mysteries hinted at by ancient prophecies. They discuss the energetic and psychic upheaval we're now living through, offering unique lessons on how each of us can now tap into our own supernatural powers.

Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the re-launch of the Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent tremor - one of a series growing more powerful by the day. It's clear something sinister is underfoot. Nevertheless, Suzy's got a long-overdue package that the Express must deliver, and it may just lead her to some answers.

The world’s two great economic powers are on opposite trajectories. In the United States, decades of neoliberal policies produced a small class of rich elites and gutted the middle class. In China, the same global forces have created a massive new upper class. The result is the greatest reshuffling of global incomes since the Industrial Revolution—a dramatic shakeup of each country’s political order. As the two powers retreat from one another, the implications for their futures, and for the world economy, are uncertain.

The Mediterranean is one of the great wellsprings of human civilization. Central to the region’s history are the splendorous cities that flowered around the region—bases of power that saw innovation, commerce, expansion, and the building of great empires. Many of these cities have become icons of the ancient world, and exemplars of the cultures, conquests, and ways of life that have built western civilization.

Advancing to higher levels of ritual magic with purpose and power requires an exaltation of consciousness-a spiritual transformation that can serve as an antitode to the seeming banality of modern life. Based on Kabbalistic techniques, the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and an Hermetic tradition spanning nearly two thousand years, this innovative new work introduces the history of the Golden Dawn and its mythology, the Tree of Life, Deities, demons, rules for practicing magic, and components of effective ritual.

Hello, you brave soul looking at this book, welcome to my world! I’m Pooja Gowda, a South Indian girl who stumbled into something wild, something bare, and somehow turned it into a life I never dreamed of. This isn’t fiction spun from thin air, but it’s me, peeled open, every bit true. From Madras summers to Bangalore nights, from convent rules to naked truths, it’s the story of a woman who found freedom in the last place she’d look: her own skin. I didn’t set out to write this for applause or shock. It’s more like a whisper, or maybe a shout, to anyone who’s ever felt ...

SEASON OF THE END TIMES – THE GREAT TRIBULATION The Rapture of the Church happened in the blink of an eye. The world is at war, millions die, the Antichrist has come to power, and the One World Religion requires all to accept the Mark of the Beast. Christians in internment camps face the guillotine if they refuse to worship the Beast and take his Mark. Biblical Prophecy unfolds, the abomination of desolation of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem by the Antichrist. The United States is in shambles from natural disasters and nuclear destruction. President Benjamin Arnold, the Space Force, and ...

What was it really like to live in the Middle Ages? Forget the polished myths of knights in shining armor and fairy-tale castles. The reality was far grittier, harsher, and endlessly more fascinating. Beneath the Crown: The Untold Stories of Medieval Life and Power takes you on an unflinching journey into the everyday struggles of medieval Europe. From waking in bug-ridden straw beds to eating week-old pottage and trudging barefoot through mud-soaked streets, this book reveals the raw truth of survival in a world defined by disease, superstition, and unrelenting toil. Life was brutal, but ...

Brought to you by Penguin. A world-leading economist guides us through the ruins of the current world order: where do we go next? Global neoliberalism is on its last legs, while a new international economic order is taking hold. Trade blocs, tariff wars, economic sanctions, and national...

Born from the living earth and raised beneath the grace of Mithila, Sita enters the world as a woman of quiet radiance, fearless devotion, and unyielding truth. Her path carries her from a royal wedding and forest exile into captivity, public judgment, motherhood, and a final return to the divine mother who first gave her life. Sita: The Unbroken Goddess retells her sacred journey through immersive mythology, revealing a heroine whose gentleness never diminishes her power. She loves deeply, speaks with courage, survives betrayal, protects her children, and refuses to remain trapped inside ...

For over two thousand years, the strangest discipline in the Western tradition pursued a single audacious project: the transformation of matter, of life, and of the human being. Alchemy in a Nutshell: Substance, Symbol, and the Great Work is a clear and unhurried companion to one of the deepest and most misunderstood traditions of human inquiry. The book traces alchemy from its Hellenistic origins in Alexandria through its Arabic flowering, its medieval European synthesis, its early modern transformation under Paracelsus and Newton, and its modern psychological rereading by Jung. Each ...

The comfortable drift toward mediocrity is the silent killer of great brands and companies. Most organizations and departments don’t collapse from disruption. They slip, inch by inch, day by day, into sameness—playing it safe, optimizing yesterday’s success, and mistaking efficiency for progress. In Eat the Donkey, Anthony Reeves—who has led brand, creative, design, and media teams for Amazon, Nike, Airbnb, LVMH, and Kohler—proves how iconic brands break that pattern. Through vivid stories from the Australian Outback to the world’s most influential boardrooms, Reeves reveals why...

Are you ready to unlock the most powerful life transformation system ever created? The Wisdom of 33 is the most comprehensive, practical, and spiritually aligned personal development book of the 21st century—bringing together the revolutionary insights of the 33 most influential self-help masters who have changed the world. From Napoleon Hill to Jay Shetty, Tony Robbins to Brené Brown, Louise Hay to Joe Dispenza, this book distills their timeless wisdom into one integrated system you can apply step-by-step to master your: Mindset & Beliefs Wealth & Prosperity Health & Vitality ...

A Powerful Guide to Building Unshakable Confidence for Women and Men Struggling with self-doubt, low self-esteem, or anxiety in social or professional settings? Build Stronger Confidence is your go-to roadmap for creating lasting confidence, higher self-worth, and a mindset for personal success. This practical and inspiring guide offers proven, step-by-step techniques to help you: Stop negative self-talk and develop a powerful inner dialogue Overcome fear, insecurity, and impostor syndrome Boost self-confidence in your career, relationships, and everyday life Cultivate inner strength, ...

What if the world’s most famous alchemical mystery was never just about turning lead into gold? For centuries, the Philosopher’s Stone has haunted the imagination of alchemists, mystics, scholars, and seekers. It promised gold, healing, immortality, and hidden wisdom. But behind the legend lies something even more fascinating: a complete vision of transformation—of matter, of the soul, and of human possibility. The Philosopher’s Stone for Beginners is a clear, engaging guide to alchemy’s most enduring symbol. Written for curious readers with no prior background, this book explains...