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Taking behavioral economics from the cocktail party to the boardroom, with dramatic results Books like Predictably Irrational and Nudge have brought behavioral economics into the mainstream. But while we all marvel at how different-and weird-real people behave compared to the "rational actors" of traditional economics, in the end we go back to business as usual.

Late one night, fate brings together DJ Aspirin and 10-year-old Alyona. After he tries to save her from imminent danger, she ends up at his apartment. But in the morning sinister doubts set in. Who is Alyona? A young con artist? A plant for a nefarious blackmailer? Or perhaps a long-lost daughter Aspirin never knew existed? Whoever this mysterious girl is, she now refuses to leave.

The Tazza Farnese is one of the most admired objects from classical antiquity. A libation bowl carved from banded agate, it features Medusa's head on its outside and, inside, an assembly of Egyptian gods. For more than two millennia, these radiant figures have mesmerized emperors and artists, popes and thieves, merchants and museum goers. In this, the first book-length account of this renowned masterpiece, Marina Belozerskaya traces its fascinating journey through history. That it has survived at all is a miracle.

Dan and his family awake one day in a world where everyone is dead but no evidence points to a cause. Initial searches for survivors yield nothing and, in panic, the family turns their house into a stronghold. Eventually, they find Laura, a survivor who manages to win their hearts…and leads Dan to temptation. Laura reveals her panicking encounter with strange entities which Dan recognizes in his childhood hallucinations. He forces himself to find and confront them: An older power controls the fate of men.

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark is a 12-year-old vampire who loves solving mysteries but is afraid of...everything. She's afraid of spiders, lakes, and loud noises - just to name a few. And her pesky sister, Penny, never lets her forget it. But with a little courage and help from her friends, Ellie just might achieve her dream of becoming a real detective.

Kit Kat was born in Athens, Greece. Her mother was a prostitute, and their protector was a pimp. After an early childhood marked by violence, homelessness, and an orphanage, a Greek-American woman adopted her and moved her to New York. Kit Kat was eight years old, with a new name, a new country, and a new mother who tried to silence her memories and experiences. She sought refuge in books, and after a failed suicide attempt at the age of thirteen, she discovered Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre.

"Люблю. Целую. Твоя крыша" - современный любовный роман Марины Комаровой. Я - ураган в юбке. Он - педант и зануда. Я всегда в творческом полёте, он - взвешивает и контролирует. Я приехала в Киев, чтобы сделать карьеру, а он оказался моим боссом.

A special "best of" presentation from Volumes 11 through 20, featuring Tom Dreesen, Charles Fleischer, Mike Marino, Gary Gulman, Jerry Diner, Norm McDonald, Ian Edwards, Jim Jefferies, Jo Koy, Bob Marley, Dom Irrera, Bob Saget, Sebastian, and Daniel Tosh.

Ten-year-old Kai feels like he’s got this junior protector thing down. But when he fails to prevent his mom and sister from being kidnapped, Kai isn't sure he’s cut out for the job. Delphi is finally starting to feel at home in Pineapple Cove. But when she discovers an underwater world that just feels right, she questions where she truly belongs. Together, Kai and Delphi must face their fears, journey to an underwater world, and rescue Kai’s family, before time runs out.

Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns the new theme park rides are mysteriously breaking, she jumps at the chance to solve the riddle. But if Ellie's fear of heights stalls the case, the park will close and her sister's birthday will be ruined. With only a few hours to solve the puzzle, Ellie recruits her friends to uncover the twisted truth and stop the theme park sabotage. Suspecting everyone from nasty neighbors to monstrous competitors, their only clue is a cluster of sticky holes.

Professeur des écoles, Marine n'est pas là pour parler pédagogie ou dénoncer les problèmes de l'Education Nationale. Simplement raconter la richesse des rencontres avec ses élèves. Des histoires fortes marquantes. Voyage en immersion au sein d'une école REP Parisienne, afin de découvrir l'envers du décor. Ce podcast sera composé de plusieurs épisodes. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The hated house of her childhood has been sold, and Alison now has a smart new apartment and a new, exciting career. Everything, in fact, that she’s ever dreamed of. Mother is but a sad and miserable memory. Life is good, life is slim. But then it all starts to go horribly wrong...again, and Alison has to ask herself - is it her? She’s trying her very best to be a good person, but it’s harder than she thought it would be and, if she’s honest, which she’s mostly not; it’s a bit boring. Is she more like Mother than she’d care to admit?

Georgie Sinclair’s husband has walked out and work is getting her down. So when she spots Mrs Shapiro, an eccentric old neighbour, rummaging through her skip in the middle of the night, it’s just the distraction she needs. And although they mistrust each other at first a firm friendship is formed. Then Mrs Shapiro is admitted to hospital and, to Georgie’s surprise, she is named as her next of kin.

[Contains explicit content] Hop on the "L" and take a fast-moving, nostalgic tour through Chicago on this episode of Sounds Like America. You'll be guided along the way by some of the Third Coast's funniest comedians - with stops for deep dish, blues, improv, and much more. The comedy in this episode was recorded at live venues all around the country.

Captain Xavran Rax from the planet Aldrai doesn't need a lover, a friend, or even a companion. He's been keeping a secret about his wife's death for over a decade, and the only reason he decides to bring a woman into his household is because he believes it would benefit his four children. Mara Takolsky doesn't find Aldraians even remotely attractive. Neither does she care about children of any species. She accepts the proposal of Captain Rax only because her dead fiance owed a lot of money to the criminals who now wish to collect it from her, either in money or blood.

Qu'elles soient joyeuses ou tragiques, visibles ou non, les ruptures rythment notre existence, nous transforment, nous remettent profondément en question. Comment conjuguer ces "bifurcations" de nos vies que sont les ruptures avec l'idée de notre identité, une et constante ? Nous révèlent-elles la multiplicité de nos identités possibles, ou le fait que nous nous affirmions progressivement, au fur et à mesure de ces "accidents" de la vie ? Nous épurent-elles ou nous démolissent-elles ?

Lexi is back from the underworld, heartsore but determined to exact some sweet vengeance on the shadow shapers. To do that, she'll need Zeus's help, but Zeus is trapped in the wires, slowly disintegrating into nothingness. Without his lightning bolt, he's toast. So all she has to do is find the missing pieces of the lightning bolt and her troubles should be over, right? Wrong. She may have found out who she is, but her memory is still full of holes—which will make tracking down the lightning bolt kind of tricky.

As a busy professional working in a high-demand career, it’s easy to put your work and clients first and ignore your own needs. Becoming physically run-down, emotionally burned-out, and spiritually depleted can result in frustration, anxiety, and even disillusionment. Beyond Balancing the Books is a practical guide that will help you find your authentic heart-centered focus. Using powerful everyday exercises and intentional questions, Marino’s grounding meditations will instill a reinvigorated sense of purpose.

"Dirt on the Diamond" goes beyond the box scores, offering a genuine and entertaining perspective on the rollercoaster of emotions that define a player's journey. Whether you're a devoted baseball fan or someone fascinated by the personal narratives of athletes, our podcast promises an authentic exploration of the funny, brutal, and often unpredictable facets of life in the sports world.

She’s a smart little vampire. But she’s terrified of everything. Can she summon some courage, or will her class trip be ruined? Twelve-year-old Ellie “Scaredy Bat” Spark would give her fangs to prove herself and become a real detective. So when she learns the jellyfish at the lake have vanished, she jumps at the chance to solve the puzzle. But if her fear of boggy water stalls the case, the park will close and her best friend’s dream of going to science camp will be dashed.