Tag: Life

Wealth and Life


Free Download J. A. Hobson, "Wealth and Life"
English | 2013 | pages: 526 | ISBN: 0415521270, 0415521262 | EPUB | 1,2 mb
First published in 1930, this book endeavours to trace and express the relations between economic and human values, between wealth and life. Hobson studies everything from the role of production processes and consumption in the determination of human welfare; to the changing attitudes of economic science towards ethical considerations; as well as the tendency of organised society to exercise a control of economic processes in the interests of equity, humanity, and social order.

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The Full Catastrophe Stories from when life was so bad it was funny


Free Download Sarah Macdonald, "The Full Catastrophe: Stories from when life was so bad it was funny"
English | 2019 | pages: 256 | ISBN: 1743795459 | EPUB | 1,4 mb
We’ve all had days when if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry. Whether it’s a domestic drama, career cockup or just a run-of-the-mill disaster, we’ve all been there – no matter who we are. In this hilarious and moving collection, well-known Australians from all walks of life share their stories as a kind of mass therapy; a feel-good tonic for when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan. From Annabel Crabb’s tale of Russian interference in the birth of her first child to Kate McClymont on how to manage mobsters, or Frank Moorhouse on the worst possible Valentine’s Day to Emma Alberici on moving to London with three small children, these entertaining tales of woe remind us that this too shall pass.

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The Full Catastrophe Stories from when life was so bad it was funny


Free Download Sarah Macdonald, "The Full Catastrophe: Stories from when life was so bad it was funny"
English | 2019 | pages: 256 | ISBN: 1743795459 | EPUB | 1,4 mb
We’ve all had days when if we didn’t laugh, we’d cry. Whether it’s a domestic drama, career cockup or just a run-of-the-mill disaster, we’ve all been there – no matter who we are. In this hilarious and moving collection, well-known Australians from all walks of life share their stories as a kind of mass therapy; a feel-good tonic for when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan. From Annabel Crabb’s tale of Russian interference in the birth of her first child to Kate McClymont on how to manage mobsters, or Frank Moorhouse on the worst possible Valentine’s Day to Emma Alberici on moving to London with three small children, these entertaining tales of woe remind us that this too shall pass.

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The Early Life of Walt Disney


Free Download Andrew Stanley Kiste, "The Early Life of Walt Disney"
English | ISBN: 1526780801 | 2021 | 272 pages | PDF | 14 MB
The Origins of Walt Disney tells the story of the famous artist and entertainer in a fresh way, placing him in the cultural narrative of twentieth century America and the world.

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Tactical Defensive Training for Real-Life Encounters


Free Download Ralph Mroz – Tactical Defensive Training for Real-Life Encounters
Paladin Press | 2003 | ISBN: 1581604270 | English | 192 pages | PDF | 33.14 MB
Even though this book also deals with firearms and bladed weapons, and it is targeted towards Law Enforcement – it is equally valid for anyone interested in self-defense. In short: It is a great book about awareness, preparation, common sense, self-preservation and self-defense – armed or unarmed.

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Pomp and Piety Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England


Free Download Ben Norman, "Pomp and Piety: Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England"
English | ISBN: 1398110175 | 2024 | 280 pages | PDF | 9 MB
Get to know this distinguished group on an intimate level by discovering what they ate and drank, how their houses were furnished, what possessions were most important to them, the pastimes they enjoyed, the people they loved, the friends they hated, the outlandish customs they tolerated, and the lives they led.

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Pomp and Piety Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England


Free Download Ben Norman, "Pomp and Piety: Everyday Life of the Aristocracy in Stuart England"
English | ISBN: 1398110175 | 2024 | 280 pages | PDF | 9 MB
Get to know this distinguished group on an intimate level by discovering what they ate and drank, how their houses were furnished, what possessions were most important to them, the pastimes they enjoyed, the people they loved, the friends they hated, the outlandish customs they tolerated, and the lives they led.

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