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From veteran Financial Times journalist Robin Wigglesworth, an epic history of the debt that built the modern world. Long considered the "boring" corner of finance, bonds are anything but. They are bigger than the stock market and rival even the global banking system in influence. But they are...

Erotic Stories is a genre dedicated to exploring desire, intimacy, and fantasy through vivid narrative and emotional depth. It goes beyond physical encounters to portray the inner worlds of characters: their longings, vulnerabilities, impulses, and the moments that ignite connection. These stories invite readers into private realms where attraction unfolds slowly or strikes suddenly, where tension builds through glances, words, and unspoken needs, and where pleasure becomes a language of its own. At its core, Erotic Stories is about storytelling that engages the senses.The genre thrives on ...

We have been here before. The king of Saudi Arabia had warned the Americans repeatedly: if you do not treat us with respect, we will cut off your oil. For years, nobody believed him. On 5 October 1973, he made good on his threat. The consequences were immediate. In America, fuel rationing and a...

In this unique exploration of the role of risk in our society, Peter Bernstein argues that the notion of bringing risk under control is one of the central ideas that distinguishes modern times from the distant past. Against the Gods chronicles the remarkable intellectual adventure that liberated humanity from oracles and soothsayers by means of the powerful tools of risk management that are available to us today.

Brought to you by Penguin. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Sand, salt, iron, copper, oil and lithium. They built our world, and they will transform our future. These are the six most crucial substances in human history. They took us from the Dark Ages to the present day. They power our computers and...

Published in 1916, this story is over a hundred years old, yet its message is just as relevant today as it was in 1916. Perhaps even more so. Why? Because never have we had greater access to information yet at the same time we’ve never been more deficient in common sense. Advertising legend David Ogilvy believed this book changed his life and was so passionate about its message that he had his employees read it every year. This is less a book about advertising, or even about Adams himself, as much as it’s a book about the power of mindset.

Written “in the manner of a good crime thriller” (The Wall Street Journal), the inside story of the largest law-enforcement sting operation ever, in which the FBI created its own tech start-up to wiretap the world In 2018, a powerful app for secure communications called Anom took root among...

Audiobooks Werewolf Love Stories is a podcast for listeners who crave intense romance, forbidden attraction, and supernatural destiny. Each episode immerses you in gripping audiobook-style stories where passion collides with power, and love is tested by ancient laws, uncontrollable instincts, and rival packs. In this world, werewolves are not just creatures of the night — they are alphas, protectors, outcasts, and kings.And humans are not merely fragile beings — they are mates, warriors, and hearts powerful enough to soften even the most savage soul. Our stories explore the emotional ...

Why are humans seemingly hardwired to worship gold? It is unique amongst metals: it is malleable, it doesn’t tarnish, and it shines like nothing else. Over time it has come to symbolise wealth and status. It can represent goodness and fidelity but also greed and lust. Financial educator, author and broadcaster Alvin Hall explores why we are so obsessed with this particular metal, and what it represents around the world - in terms of wealth and symbolism - both historically and now.

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Every place has a story older than its postcards. Myths Trip is a travel podcast that takes you to real destinations through the myths, legends and folklore that shaped them. In each episode, we visit a temple, mountain, river, village or city and uncover the ancient tales behind it: gods and spirits, heroes and monsters, forgotten kings and local superstitions. Then we bring it back to today, with travel tips on what to see, when to go, and how to experience the place like a local. Perfect for curious travelers, history and mythology lovers, and anyone planning their next trip or simply ...

Bloomsbury presents Long and Short - 72 Stories by Groww to Unravel Stock Markets by Groww, read by Mikhail Sen. Some stories stay with you forever, like the story behind your name, the first time you rode a bicycle without training wheels, the bedtime stories your grandmother told you, your...

Five years in the making, ‘Cameron at 10’ is the gripping inside story of the Cameron premiership, based on over 300 in-depth interviews with senior figures in 10 Downing Street, including the Prime Minister himself. As dusk descended on 11 May 2010, David Cameron entered 10 Downing Street...

Brought to you by Penguin. The first book of the next crisis. All economic and financial activities take place across time. Interest coordinates these activities. The story of capitalism is thus the story of interest: the price that individuals, companies and nations pay to borrow money. In The...

Random House presents the audiobook edition of The Spider Network by David Enrich, read by Mike Chamberlain. Shortlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the Year The Spider Network is the almost-unbelievable and darkly entertaining inside account of the Libor scandal – one of the...

Most of us think about money every day. But how many of us know how it actually works? Every morning, someone unassumingly types numbers into a spreadsheet, hits enter and creates millions of pounds. Somewhere deep underground, a machine most of us will never see props up the entire British...

The defining, behind-the-scenes chronicle of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and dominant pop cultural entities in America’s history -- Marvel Comics – and the outsized personalities who made Marvel including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. “Sean Howe’s history of...

The extraordinary inside story of LEGO, based on unprecedented access to the company’s archives and rare interviews with the founding family that still owns the company ""This book tells the story of how my family built the LEGO brand."" —Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, former President/CEO of the...

Brought to you by Penguin. In his sophomore year of college, Mark Zuckerberg created a simple website to serve as a campus social network. The site caught on like wildfire, and soon students nationwide were on Facebook. Today, Facebook is nearly unrecognizable from Zuckerberg's first, modest...

From tech booms and tax evasion to banks and money laundering; scams and crashes to fixers and investors, Lala has seen it all. A comprehensive account of the stock market over the last 25 years, it tells you what to watch out for while investing. It also looks at policies that the government needs to revise if the country is to harness domestic capital more effectively.