Как да се създаде обменно средство, служещо всекиму ... Парите са тази мярка, с която се изразяват по-голяма част от икономическите концепции. Икономистите се ползват от тях точно така, както търговците от килограмите, а архитектите - от метрите. Обае рядко се подлага на анализ принципа на тяхното функциониране или се предприемат опити за изясняване, защо за разлика от метъра или килограма, те не представляват постоянна мерна единица, а почти ежедневно променят своята стойност. В тази книга се разглежда принципа на функциониране на парите. В нея показани причините за постоянното колебание на един от най-важните ... |
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Shortlisted for the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books. ... Life's Greatest Secret is the story of the discovery and cracking of the genetic code. This great scientific breakthrough has had far-reaching consequences for how we understand ourselves and our place in the natural world. The code forms the most striking proof of Darwin's hypothesis that all organisms are related, holds tremendous promise for improving human well-being, and has transformed the way we think about life. Matthew Cobb interweaves science, biography and anecdote in a book that mixes remarkable insights, theoretical dead-ends and ... |
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It was one of the most searing images of the twentieth century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother's coffin as the world watched in sorrow-and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling-and how their lives would play out from that point on. For Harry, this is that story at last. Before losing his mother, twelve-year-old Prince Harry was known as the carefree one, the happy-go-lucky Spare to the more serious Heir. Grief changed everything. He struggled at school, struggled with anger, with loneliness-and, ... |
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"The Little Prince" is a classic tale of equal appeal to children and adults. On one level it is the story of an airman's discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from another planet - "Тhe Little Prince" of the title - and his stories of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a thought-provoking allegory of the human condition. First published in 1943, the year before the author's death in action, this translation contains Saint-Exupery's delightful illustrations. ... |
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When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. ... |
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Rowan: I'm in the business of creating fairy tales. Theme parks. Production companies. Five-star hotels. Everything could be all mine if I renovated Dreamland. My initial idea of hiring Zahra was good in theory, but then I kissed her. Things spiraled out of control once I texted her using an alias. By the time I realized where I went wrong, it was too late. People like me don't get happy endings. Not when we're destined to ruin them. Zahra: After submitting a drunk proposal criticizing Dreamland's most expensive ride, I should have been fired. Instead, Rowan Kane offered me a dream job. The catch? I had ... |
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Discover the gripping sequel to Namina Forna's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy, The Gilded Ones . Set in an ancient West African-inspired world, this series is perfect for fans of Children of blood and bone and Black Panther. It's been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera, and discovered who she really is... But war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera - a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own ... |
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You don't have to use your imagination to feel the power of alchemy and magic - they are potently available in the elements that surround you! Our ancestors harnessed the powers of earth, air, fire and water and north, south, east and west; these have been key parts of pagan and witchcraft traditions for millennia, and now it's your turn! Modern science has revealed active energies such as electricity, gravity, magnetism, atoms and even the mysterious dark matter, all of which can be utilised spiritually in alchemic magic within this oracle. All energies from the smallest atom to the greatest solar power, from ... |
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Двуезично издание на български и английски език. ... За всички деца по света, които ще помогнат за опазването на природата и промяна в отношението ни към океаните и моретата! Всяка зима гърбатите китове напускат полярните морета и поемат към тропическите води на Хавайските острови - най-прелестното място на планетата. Там от незапомнени времена поемат първата си глътка въздух всички малки китчета. На пътешествие се отправят заедно цели семейства, които си помагат да преодолеят огромния Тихи океан. А по пътя мъжките китове пеят. Ами да, китовете имат чудесни гласове и постоянно огласят с песните си океанските дълбини.& ... |
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Taryn Cornick barely remembers the family library. Since her sister was murdered, she's forgotten so much. Now it's all coming back. The fire. The thief. The scroll box. People are asking questions about the library. Questions that might relate to her sister's murder. And something called The Absolute Book. A book in which secrets are written - and which everyone believes only she can find. They insist Taryn be the hunter. But she knows the truth. She is the hunted... "The Absolute Book" is a tale of sisters, ancient blood, a forgotten library, murder, revenge and a book that might just have the ... |
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From the New York Times bestselling author of "Six Crimson Cranes" comes a fantasy filled with courtly intrigue, deceitful demons, and breathtaking gowns ... the stakes are higher than ever in this thrilling sequel to "Spin the Dawn"! Maia Tamarin's journey to sew the dresses of the sun, the moon, and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She returns to a kingdom on the brink of war. Edan, the boy she loves, is gone, perhaps forever and no sooner does she set foot in the Autumn Palace than she is forced to don the dress of the sun and assume the place of the emperor's bride-to-be to keep the ... |
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A crime buried for years. And one that's just began... On New Year's Eve at the end of one of the hardest years in history, hundreds of revelers shoot their guns into the air in time-honoured LA tradition. But as the rain of lead comes down, a man is shot dead in the middle of a crowded street party. Detective Renee Ballard soon connects the bullet to an unsolved cold case last worked by legendary ex-LAPD detective Harry Bosch. As they investigate where the old and new cases connect, a new crime shatters the night shift. The Midnight Men are a pair of violent predators who stalk the city during the dark hours, ... |