Air bags cause accidents, because well-protected drivers take more risks. This well-documented truth comes as a surprise to most people, but not to economists, who have learned to take seriously the proposition that people respond to incentives. In The Armchair Economist, Steven E. Landsburg shows how the laws of economics reveal themselves in everyday experience & illuminate the entire range of human behaviour. Why does popcorn cost so much at the cinema? The 'obvious' answer is that the owner has a monopoly, but if that were the whole story, there would also be a monopoly price to use the toilet. When a sudden frost destroys much of the Florida orange crop & prices skyrocket, journalists point to the 'obvious' exercise of monopoly power. Economists see just the opposite: If growers had monopoly power, they'd have raised prices before the frost. Why don't concert promoters raise ticket prices even when they are sure they will sell out months in advance? Why are some goods sold at auction & others at pre-announced prices? Why do boxes at the football sell out before the standard seats do? Why are bank buildings fancier than supermarkets? Why do corporations confer huge pensions on failed executives? Why don't firms require workers to buy their jobs? Landsburg explains why the obvious answers are wrong, reveals better answers, & illuminates the fundamental laws of human behaviour along the way. This is a book of surprises: a guided tour of the familiar, filtered through a decidedly unfamiliar lens. This is economics for the sheer intellectual joy of it. ...

A mesmerising story of passionate awakening & redemption, Mary Balogh's new novel unites a war hero consigned to darkness with a remarkable woman who finds her own salvation by showing him the light of love. Blinded by a cannon blast on the Napoleonic battlefields, Vincent Hunt, Lord Darleigh, needs time away from the well-meaning meddling
- & matchmaking
- of his family. But anonymity proves impossible, & soon another marital trap is sprung. Luckily, he is saved in time by a stranger with a captivating voice that stirs something deep inside. & when Miss Sophia Fry's intervention on his behalf finds her unceremoniously booted from her guardian's home, Vincent can see a solution to both their problems: marriage. At first, quiet, unassuming Sophia rejects Vincent's proposal. But when such a gloriously handsome & heartbreakingly vulnerable man persuades her that he needs a wife of his own choosing as much as she needs protection from destitution, she agrees. Dare they believe a bargain born of desperation might lead them both to a love destined to be?

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In a time long forgotten, the cruel Fomori rule over Érin, the green isl&. They praise their king Balor, who reigns from his fortifications in the north with an iron fist.

Each Player becomes a Tribe Leader trying to gain control over the mythical island of Erin while simultaneously fighting off the relentless demon like Fomori.

The players face a dilemma: Do they spread across the island aggressively at the risk of growing more corrupt & strengthening the power of the Fomori, or do they proceed more carefully, potentially losing ground to the Fomori & the other Tribes.


Includes::
• 1 Map, 1 Rulebook
• 54 Earning Cards
• 6 Tribe Leader Cards
• 4 Overview Boards
• 1 First Player Tile
• 50 Fomori Tiles
• 4 Balors Castle Tiles
• 92 Resources (20 Sword Disks, & 60 Building Disks)
• 30 Tactic Tiles
• 8 Tracking Tokens
• 8 Wooden Blockers
• 1 Wooden Round Counter

The game ends when a certain number of rounds have been played or somebody reaches the corruption limit.

The winner is either the one with the highest amount of Fame Points or the one with the fewest Corruption Points.

Product Information:
• The Arrival
• Board Game
• Strategy
• Ages: 12+
• Box dimensions: 29.8 x 29.7 x 7.2cm





























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The fully revised & updated 2012 edition of the Arsenal Miscellany is essential reading for fans of the Gunners. Written by lifelong Arsenal devotee Adam Gold, a regular contributor to Goonertalk.com, this goldmine of information reveals all manner of facts, feats & stories from the proud history of one of English football's most famous clubs. A rich source of quirky trivia, the book explains how Arsenal played its part in the birth of one of English football's most famous cliches, reveals the former player who has an anteater named after him at London Zoo, & tells the story of the lethal strikeforce that first hit it off together at a petrol station. In addition, it also explains why Arsenal can lay claim to being English football's 'team of the century', relives the Gunners' greatest triumphs over Spurs, & charts the changing face of the club's iconic crest through the ages. Alongside these meticulously researched entries are biographical sections on club heroes like Cliff Bastin, Charlie George, Liam Brady, Ian Wright, Tony Adams, Thierry Henry & Dennis Bergkamp as well as detailed season-by-season records to satisfy even the most ardent of statisticians. With its extensive array of facts, feats & anecdotes to chew over, this labour of love is the perfect Christmas present for the Arsenal fan in your life
- young or old. Beautifully printed on imitation cloth.
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Classic crime drama. During a friendly charity match between Arsenal & amateur side the Trojans, the Trojans' key striker Jack Dyce (Anthony Bushell) mysteriously collapses in full view of the capacity crowd. When it is discovered that Dyce has been poisoned, Inspector Slade (Leslie Banks) of Scotland Yard is called in to investigate. At first unable to find a motive, when another murder is discovered, Slade has to work fast to track down the killer. ...

Join the crew of the colony ship Covenant & discover what they think is an uncharted paradise...

But is actually a dark,

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The Second Edition of The Art Book is a substantially expanded & updated version of the hugely successful original. Introducing 100 new artists selected from all periods & from across the globe, the new edition

Includes:: for the first time leading figures from the fields of photography & performance art. Works & text entries for a selection of artists from the original have also been updated.

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Read this brilliant, funny children’s book from the TV tie-in series of Paddington! Mrs Brown doesn’t know what to paint for the art competition. Can Paddington help her think of a winning idea?  Product Information: • ISBN: 9780008479695 • Author: Harper Collins • Publisher: Harper Collins • Format: Paperback • Pages: 32 • Dimensions: 25 x 0.5 x 25 cm ...

Transport back to the Twenties in this stylish & colourful 1000 piece puzzle featuring an image from The Art Deco collection. They were called the Roaring Twenties or sometimes the Jazz Age. Women's fashions threw aside the slinky, figure-hugging dresses that bared arms & legs, topped with cloche hats pulled down over bob haircuts. In this newly interconnected world, taste in art, architecture & design were influenced by the unlikeliest of events. Even after the Wall Street Crash, the Art Deco continued & with hard times ahead, the need for fantasy & glamour was even greater. This puzzle image is called Summer Waiting featuring a Twenties lady in a stylish red dress. This puzzle is a must have for any chic puzzle lover & makes for a rewarding & challenging puzzle experience. This piece is made from high quality card & comes presented in a rectangular box which has been shrink wrapped for further protection. Finished piece measures 680mm x 480mm. ...

A practical audio guide to help listeners improve their assertiveness skills. By the end of the programme they will feel that they have had a personal coaching session & put into practice the tips they have been given. It will be the audio self-help guide to expressing oneself clearly & confidently. ...