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For over a decade in the 1990s and early 2000s, the McDonalds Monopoly promotion was a cultural phenomenon. Millions of people bought fries and sodas hoping to peel off a "Park Place" or "Boardwalk" game piece and win a million dollars. But what nobody knew was that there were no legitimate winners. The game was rigged from the very beginning. "The Golden Ticket" tells the incredible true story of Jerome "Uncle Jerry" Jacobson, an ex-police officer turned security auditor who was entrusted with transporting the high-value game pieces.Instead of delivering them, he built a massive criminal conspiracy, funneling the winning tickets to a network of mobsters, psychics, strip club owners, and distant relatives in exchange for a cut of the prize money. This book details the intricate mechanics of the fraud and the nail-biting FBI investigation, Operation "Final Answer," which involved undercover agents posing as a television crew to catch the scammers.It is a story of greed, flawed security, and how one man controlled the luck of an entire nation, stealing over $24 million before the house of cards finally collapsed. It exposes the dark side of the worlds most famous marketing promotion.

In the old economy, your earning power and your cost of living were tied to the same location. If you wanted a high salary, you had to pay high rent in New York or London. The remote work revolution has broken this link, creating a powerful financial opportunity known as "Geo-Arbitrage.""The Geographic Dividend" is a strategic guide to leveraging global economic inequality for your personal wealth. The concept is simple but revolutionary: earn in a strong currency (like the Dollar, Euro, or Pound) while living in an economy where that currency has three to four times the purchasing power.This isnt just about cheap travel; it is a wealth acceleration strategy. Mark Halloway explains how to navigate the logistics of tax residency, visas, and banking to legally optimize your finances. By decoupling your income from your location, you can increase your savings rate from 10% to 70% without sacrificing your quality of life.Whether you are a bootstrapper needing a long runway for your startup or an investor looking to reach financial independence decades early, this book shows you how to use the map as your most powerful investment tool. Stop budgeting for coffee and start budgeting for continents.

The Debtor is set in Banbridge, a small New England village shaped by wealth, class, and social expectation. The story follows residents navigating propriety, ambition, and human folly, particularly socially conscious women whose interactions reveal pride, curiosity, and class tensions. Early scenes, including a humorous social-call mishap, foreshadow the intricate interplay of debt, reputation, and the moral choices that drive the narrative.

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Beneath the waves lies a world of wonderand danger.In 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Jules Verne takes readers on an extraordinary underwater journey aboard the mysterious submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.When Professor Aronnax and his companions are captured at sea, they are thrust into a breathtaking voyage through the ocean depthsencountering lost civilizations, monstrous sea creatures, and dazzling marine landscapes.Blending scientific imagination, thrilling adventure, and philosophical depth, this timeless masterpiece is one of the foundations of modern science fiction.Perfect for readers who love exploration, maritime adventure, and visionary storytelling.Dive into one of the greatest adventure novels ever writtendownload 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea today.

The Bobbsey Twins is the first book in the beloved childrens series that follows the adventures of two sets of fraternal twins, Bert and Nan, and Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey. Living in a lively and loving household, the twins explore their world with curiosity, courage, and a sense of fun, often finding themselves in amusing or mysterious situations.Filled with heartwarming family moments, playful mischief, and valuable lessons about friendship, honesty, and teamwork, the story captures the joys of childhood in early 20th-century America. Laura Lee Hopes engaging storytelling and relatable characters have made The Bobbsey Twins a timeless classic for generations of young readers.Ideal for fans of classic childrens literature, this book combines adventure, humor, and wholesome family values in a way that continues to delight children and nostalgic readers alike.

Ame-se para Ser Amada partiu de uma indignação. A indignação de ver todos os dias mulheres solapando a própria autoestima em comparações infindáveis. A indignação de ver tantas mulheres se diminuindo

Before the 1920s, "halitosis" was an obscure medical term that nobody cared about, and Listerine was a pungent liquid used to clean hospital floors and treat Gonorrhea. "The Bad Breath Empire" tells the audacious story of Gerard Lambert, the marketing genius who didnt just sell a producthe sold a new anxiety.This book deconstructs one of the most successful marketing campaigns in history. Lambert took a general-purpose antiseptic and rebranded it as the cure for "chronic halitosis," positioning bad breath not as a hygiene issue but as a social death sentence that would prevent you from getting married or hired. Through aggressive "whisper copy" advertisements featuring sad bridesmaids ("Always a bridesmaid, never a bride"), he shamed an entire nation into rinsing their mouths with floor cleaner.It is a masterclass in "constructive discontent"the art of making consumers feel inadequate so you can sell them the solution. This book challenges entrepreneurs to look at their products differently: Are you selling a liquid, or are you selling social insurance?

Die meisten Menschen reagieren auf Ereignisse, anstatt sie zu planen. Dieses Buch verwandelt strategisches Denken von einem abstrakten Konzept in ein praktisches Alltagswerkzeug. In 14 Kapiteln lernen Sie, Taktik von Strategie zu unterscheiden, die Opportunitatskosten jeder Entscheidung zu berechnen, wiederkehrende Entscheidungen zu automatisieren, um mentale Energie freizusetzen, Spieltheorie auf Beziehungen anzuwenden und bewusst zu entscheiden, welche Kampfe Sie fuhren mochten. Keine abstrakte Theorie, sondern reproduzierbare Rahmenbedingungen, die in Bezug auf Karriere, Finanzen, Zeit, Beziehungen und alltagliche Entscheidungen getestet wurden. Dieses Buch wird Ihre Art zu denken, zu entscheiden und zu handeln radikal verandern weg vom Leben nach Standard, hin zum bewussten Leben.

SOBRE A OBRAÉ com grande satisfação que a Editora Foco apresenta ao mercado jurídico brasileiro o Volume 3 da obra "Franchising: Aspectos Jurídicos", coordenada pelos renomados juristas Sidnei Amendo

First published in 1923, The Prophet is a timeless masterpiece of spiritual and philosophical literature. This internationally beloved classic follows Almustafa, a wise prophet who, after living for twelve years in the city of Orphalese, prepares to return to his homeland. Before he departs, the townspeople gather to seek his guidance on lifes most meaningful questions.In a series of poetic and deeply moving discourses, Almustafa speaks on love, marriage, children, work, freedom, joy, sorrow, and deathoffering insights that are both simple and profound. Written in lyrical prose, Gibrans words blend spirituality, philosophy, and emotional truth in a way that resonates across cultures and generations.Celebrated for its universal themes and elegant language, The Prophet remains one of the best-selling and most translated books of all time. A book to be cherished, gifted, and revisited, it continues to inspire readers seeking wisdom, comfort, and a deeper understanding of life.

Em Desvendando a Mente Humana: Uma Jornada pela Bipolaridade, Essy Sena conduz o leitor por uma imersão profunda na mente de quem convive com o Transtorno Afetivo Bipolar (TAB). Com um olhar sensível

Na França, um homem é punido: seus mamilos são arrancados por tenazes, bem como parte da pele de suas coxas e de seus braços; despejam-lhe nas feridas abertas um líquido fervente; seus membros são am

King Solomon was famous for his wisdom. People traveled from all over the ancient world to seek his judgment on their most difficult problems. Yet, his own life was a disaster of uncontrolled spending, hundreds of wives, and poor parenting that eventually tore his kingdom apart. This phenomenonbeing wise for others but a fool for oneselfis known by psychologists as "The Solomon Paradox."This book explores the cognitive science behind why our brains are excellent at solving other peoples problems but terrible at solving our own. When we look at a friends situation, we see the big picture; when we look at our own, we are blinded by microscopic emotions.Crucially, the book offers a solution: "Self-Distancing." You will learn techniques to trick your brain into treating your own life as a third-party case study. By talking to yourself in the third person or journaling as an observer, you can access the wisdom you already possess but usually reserve for your friends. Stop being the smart friend with the messy life.

In a world of Facebook friends and Instagram followers, we feel more connected than ever. Yet, loneliness is at an all-time high. The British anthropologist Robin Dunbar proposed a biological explanation for this paradox: the human brain has a hard cognitive limit on the number of stable social relationships it can maintain. That number is approximately 150."The Village in Your Brain" explains the science behind "Dunbars Number." It traces our social evolution from primate grooming circles to hunter-gatherer tribes, showing that our neocortex was designed for village life, not global connectivity. When we try to maintain thousands of weak ties online, we exhaust our emotional bandwidth and neglect the deep, supportive bonds we actually need for survival.This book is a call to declutter your social life. It categorizes relationships into layersfrom the "support clique" of 5 people to the "sympathy group" of 15and provides a framework for aligning your digital habits with your biological reality. It challenges the quantity-over-quality mindset of the social media age.

As the clock ticked down to midnight on December 31, 1999, the world held its breath. Experts warned that airplanes would fall from the sky, nuclear power plants would melt down, and the global banking system would collapseall because early computer programmers had used two digits instead of four to represent the year. This was the Y2K bug, the first global panic of the digital age."The Bug That Cost Billions" revisits the hysteria and the massive engineering effort that took place behind the scenes. It tells the story of the army of retired COBOL programmers who were called back into service to patch billions of lines of code in legacy systems. It explores the survivalist movement that stocked up on canned food and ammo, convinced that civilization would end when the calendar flipped.Crucially, the book addresses the modern misconception that Y2K was a hoax because "nothing happened." It argues that nothing happened precisely because $300 billion was spent fixing it. It is a fascinating case study in prevention paradox: when you successfully prevent a disaster, everyone assumes the danger was never real.

Unleashing it was easy. Surviving it wont be Conan, Jack, Jerry and Yash barely escaped with their lives the last time they messed around with portals, demons and the powerful relic known as the summonstone. But when the chance to reunite with an old friend arises, they decide to use its ancient power one more time. Big mistake.What they summon is not an old friend, or even a new one. Its something mischievous, something monstrous and now its loose

When Alice Jollys second child was stillborn and all subsequent attempts to have another baby failed, she began to consider every possible option, no matter how unorthodox.Shot through with humour and full of hope, Dead Babies and Seaside Towns is an intensely personal account of the search for an alternative way to create a family. As she battles through miscarriage, IVF and failed adoption attempts, Alice finds comfort in the faded charm of Britains crumbling seaside towns.The journey ultimately leads her and her husband to a small town in Minnesota, and to two remarkable women who offer to make the impossible possible.In this beautifully written book, Alice Jolly describes with a novelists skill the events that many others have lived through even if they may feel compelled to keep them hidden. Her decision not to hide but to share them, without a trace of self-pity, turns Dead Babies and Seaside Towns into a universal story: one that begins in tragedy but ends in joy.

Not a Fictional Mum makes sure no woman gets left behind Giovanna Fletcher In this inspiring, topical and painfully funny memoir, Not a Fictional Mum asks what it is that really makes a mum? What Makes a Mum? is a less conventional journey of being mothered and reaching motherhood, from teenage foster care, struggling with infertility and navigating the adoption process. Not a Fictional Mum reveals the policies and statistics that led her to campaign for change, and what emerges is a picture of resilience, determination and hope.A personal account and a manifesto for change, What Makes a Mum? looks at family beyond genetics and offers a guiding hand to anyone in the long and sometimes agonising pursuit of becoming a mother.

The thrill of the carnival turns sinister as FBI Agent Hailey Rock tracks a murderer using fairground games as instruments of death. Can she unveil the face behind the funhouse mirror before the carnival leaves town, taking another soul with it?"A brilliant book. I couldnt put it down and I never guessed who the murderer was!"Reader review for Only MurderThis is book #15 in a long-anticipated new series by #1 bestseller Rylie Dark, whose bestseller has received over 700 five star ratings and reviews.A cat-and-mouse thriller with harrowing twists and turns and filled with heart-pounding suspense, the mystery series offers a fresh twist on the genre as it introduces two brilliant protagonists who will make you fall in love and keep you turning pages late into the night.Future books in the series are now available!"I loved this thriller, read it in one sitting. Lots of twists and turns and I didnt guess theculprit at all Already pre-ordered the second!"Reader review for Only Murder"This book takes off with a bang An excellent read, and Im looking forward to the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"Fantastic book! It was hard to put down. I cant wait to see what happens next!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"The twists and turns kept coming. Cant wait to read the next book!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"A must-read if you enjoy action-packed stories with good plots!"Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I really like this author and this series starts with a bang. It will keep you turning the pages till the end of the book and wanting more."Reader review for SEE HER RUN"I cant say enough about this author! How about out of this world! This author is going to go far!"Reader review for ONLY MURDER"I really enjoyed this book The characters were alive, and the twists and turns were great. It will keep you reading till the end and leave you wanting more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT"This is an author that I highly recommend. Her books will have you begging for more."Reader review for NO WAY OUT