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By the author of the modern classic The Black Swan, this collection of aphorisms and meditations expresses Taleb's view of modern civilization's hubristic side effects--modifying humans to satisfy technology, blaming reality for not fitting economic models, inventing diseases to sell drugs, defining intelligence as what can be tested in a classroom, and convincing people that employment is not slavery.
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1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 23 cm
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English
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Horses are the epitome of grace, power, and freedom. They also have an ability to touch our souls and connect with our hearts in a way that few other animals can. From a little girl's first pony to a gnarled cowboy's last quarter horse, they can offer us some of our deepest friendships and inspire us to be the best version of ourselves. Spirit: A book of happiness for horse lovers is a compendium of enduring quotes that capture the essence of our...
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190 pages ; 18 cm
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English
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Every era is defined by its protests, and a new wave of resistance is sweeping the globe as citizens take to the streets to defend their rughts and values. You had better make some noise collects the words of visionaries across geography and time-- social activists, revolutionaries, writers, artists, politicians and more. Their voices reverberate through the centuries, inspiring us to stand by our convictions and make our own voices heard.
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193 pages ; 18 cm
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Movie quotes, we all do it. Every day, with or without noticing, you quote movies. Hit a search engine and you can find thousands of lists of the best movie quotes of all time. From Rhett Butler to Obi-Wan Kenobi, movie quotes have become an integral part of expression. However, the movie quotes that often show up on these "best of" lists rarely lend themselves to important moments in life. Nor are they meant to provide personal motivation. Open any...
15) 300 arguments
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90 pages ; 16 cm
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English
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A seemingly unrelated group of aphorisms combine to reveal an arrangement that gathers power as the author presents arguments about desire, ambition, and failure.
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