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  • King Larry

    The Life and Ruins of a Billionaire Genius

    From Howard Hughes to Mark Zuckerberg, the public has always been fascinated by genius entrepreneurs who succumb to their eccentricities. Now, James Scurlock engages, educates, and entertains readers with the captivating story of DHL cofounder and billionaire Larry Hillblom.King Larry begins with an early biography of Larry Lee Hillblom, a mercurial young man who grew up on a peach farm outside of ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD

  • Maxed Out

    Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders

    Foreclosures are hitting record highs; Americans are declaring bankruptcy at rates ten times that during the great Depression; more college students drop out because of debts than due to poor grades; reports of debtor suicides proliferate in the media. In other words, it's a great time to be in the banking business.Maxed Out takes us on a road trip that is sometimes hysterical and often horrifying ... Read more

    $16.99 CAD

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    Maxed Out

    Hard Times, Easy Credit and the Era of Predatory Lenders

    Narrated by James D. Scurlock ...

    Abridged

    4 hours 59 min

    In this shocking and illuminating road trip through an America ravaged by debt, award-winning film director James Scurlock examines our multitrillion-dollar addiction to easy credit in all of its absurdities and contradictions.Maxed Out ventures beyond the mind-numbing statistics to expose a financial industry spinning wildly out of control. From the gilded master-planned communities of Northern ... Read more

    $25.99 CAD

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  • Dombey and Son

    Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.Dombey and Son was written by Charles Dickens and published in monthly parts from 1846-1848. The book centers around Florence Dombey, a neglected daughter seeking her father's love and approval. ... Read more

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  • NIGHT AND DAY (The Original 1919 Edition)

    Enriched edition.

    Virginia Woolf's 'Night and Day' (The Original 1919 Edition) is a seminal novel that explores the intricacies of romantic relationships, societal conventions, and the role of women in early 20th-century England. The novel is characterized by Woolf's signature stream-of-consciousness narrative style, providing a deep dive into the inner thoughts and emotions of the characters. Set against the ... Read more

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