How Rich Countries Got Rich ... and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor (Reinert Erik S.)(Paperback)

How Rich Countries Got Rich ... and Why Poor Countries Stay Poor (Reinert Erik S.)(Paperback)

A maverick economist explains how protectionism makes nations rich, free trade keeps them poor---and how rich countries make sure to keep it that way. Throughout history, some combination of government intervention, protectionism, and strategic investment has driven successful development

Global Economic History (Allen Robert C.)(Paperback)

Why are some countries rich and others poor? In 1500, global income differences were small, but disparities have grown dramatically since Columbus reached America. In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen shows how the interplay of geography, globalization, technological change, and

Institutional Economics: An Introduction (Voigt Stefan)(Paperback)

Why is it that some countries become rich while others remain poor? Do markets require regulation to function efficiently? If markets offer an efficient way of exchanging goods, why do individuals even create firms? How are economic transactions organized in the absence of a state that could

Rich Dad's Guide to Investing - What the Rich Invest In, That the Poor and Middle-Class Do Not (Kiyosaki Robert T.)(Paperback / softback)

Kicking Awaythe Ladder (Chang Ha-Joon)(Paperback)

How did the rich countries really become rich? In this provocative study, Ha-Joon Chang examines the great pressure on developing countries from the developed world to adopt certain 'good policies' and 'good institutions', seen today as necessary for economic development. Adopting a historical

Contemporary France (Drake Helen)(Paperback)

Few countries can claim a political heritage as rich, varied and influential as France - the birthplace of modern politics. Ideas about France are often based on popular stereotypes, yet the reality of French national identity is both diverse and changeable. In this authoritative yet accessible new

Rich Man Poor Bank: What the banks DON'T want you to know about money (Quann Mark J.)(Paperback)

Book of Memory (Gappah Petina)(Paperback / softback)

Moving between the vibrant townships of the poor and the suburbs and country retreats of the rich, The Book of Memory is a compelling, contemporary tale of love, obsession and the cruelty of fate. At nine years old she was adopted by a wealthy man -- a man whose murder she is now convicted

Rich Girl, Poor Girl (Wood Val)(Paperback)

____________________ Winter, 1860. Rosalie has been granted a life of comfort and wealth but neither of these protects her when her mother suddenly dies. Polly has lead a life of grinding poverty; after losing her own mother, she finds herself alone on the bitterly cold streets of Hull. Then fate

Rich Witch, Poor Witch (Bently Peter)(Paperback)

You don't need a wand to work magic Witch sisters Rita and Rose couldn't be more different. Witch Rose is poor, and helps others for free, whereas Rita is rich and charges clients huge fees. But when the princess Anna Lucinda Cecilia Grace is too glum to even smile, Witch Rita tries everything from

Titans: Burning Rage (Jurgens Dan)(Paperback)

Streets of Blood With tensions rising between the rich and the poor, San Francisco is on the brink of an all-out class war. But as Robin, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Raven struggle to keep the unrest under control, two of their associates are stoking the flames Rather than keeping the peace, Hawk

Monsieur Vnus: A Materialist Novel (Hawthorne Melanie)(Paperback)

When the rich and well-connected Raoule de V n rande becomes enamored of Jacques Silvert, a poor young man who makes artificial flowers for a living, she turns him into her mistress and eventually into her wife. Raoule's suitor, a cigar-smoking former hussar officer, becomes an accomplice in the

African Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Taylor Ian)(Paperback)

Africa is a continent of 54 countries and over a billion people. However, despite the rich diversity of the African experience, it is striking that continuations and themes seem to be reflected across the continent, particularly south of the Sahara. Questions of underdevelopment, outside

Anancy and Mr Dry-Bone(Paperback / softback)

Poor Anancy and rich Mr Dry-Bone both want to marry Miss Louise, but she wants to marry the man who can make her laugh. She does not laugh at Mr Dry-Bone's conjuring tricks and acrobatics so Anancy decides to ask the animals for help in winning her over. A delightful story, based on characters from

From Wealth to Power: The Unusual Origins of America's World Role (Zakaria Fareed)(Paperback)

What turns rich nations into great powers? How do wealthy countries begin extending their influence abroad? These questions are vital to understanding one of the most important sources of instability in international politics: the emergence of a new power. In From Wealth to Power, Fareed Zakaria

Rich Girl, Poor Girl (Lokko Lesley)(Paperback / softback)

Friendship, ambition, betrayal - the brilliant novel from the author of BITTER

How Come That Idiot's Rich and I'm Not? (Shemin Robert)(Paperback)

Have you ever wondered why some people attract wealth while others stay financially trapped? The key is learning wealth-friendly, upside-down thinking. In this New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestseller, Robert Shemin, one-time 'idiot' and currently a multimillionaire,

Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition (Dryden Gordon)(Paperback)

If you've ever wondered why animals prefer some foods and not others, how poor feeding management can cause conditions such as laminitis, rumenitis or rickets, or how to construct a diet to optimize animal performance and health, then Fundamentals of Applied Animal Nutrition will introduce you to

Making Social Spending Work (Lindert Peter H.)(Pevná vazba)

How does social spending relate to economic growth and which countries have got this right and wrong? Peter Lindert examines the experience of countries across the globe to reveal what has worked, what needs changing, and who the winners and losers are under different systems. He traces the

A Call Less Ordinary: Why Your Purpose Matters (Wilson Rich)(Paperback)

What is my calling? What is my purpose in life? And how do I pursue it once I know what it is?Rich Wilson, in A Call Less Ordinary, aims to help you answer those life changing questions.Embracing God's calling is not easy, but it is the most fulfilling thing you can do with your life. And yet,

The Stone Cutter (Taylor Sean)(Paperback)

A poor stone cutter who wished he was a rich man has his wish granted. He then keeps changing his wish, and each wish is granted. Finally he wishes himself back as he was at the start of the story. Turquoise/ Band 7 books offer literay language and extended descriptions, with longer sentences and

Why We Fight (Martin Mike)(Paperback)

Why are we willing to die for our countries? Does religion precipitate violence? Do pride, anger and vengeance lead to war? Can ideology persuade someone to blow themselves up? This ground-breaking book explores how tens of thousands of years of evolution have shaped our brains to fight, and not to

Should Rich Nations Help the Poor? (Hulme David)(Paperback)

In the past decade, the developed world has spent almost US$ 2 trillion on foreign aid for poorer countries. Yet 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty and around 2.9 billion cannot meet their basic human needs. But should rich nations continue to help the poor? In this short book,

You Should See Me in a Crown (Johnson Leah)(Paperback / softback)

Liz has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town. She hopes to become a doctor and has a plan that will get her out of Campbell, Indiana, forever. But when the financial aid she was counting on unexpectedly falls through,