Discovering the power of rare events, coining a new concept for the opposite of fragility, and unafraid to criticize anyone from Wall Street to academia, Nassim Taleb is the most original thinker of the age of uncertainty.
Arguing that inflation is always and everywhere a monetary phenomenon, looking for the cause of the Great Depression at the Fed, and bringing free-market ideas into popular culture, Milton Friedman is one of the most influential and controversial economists of the 20th century.
With a fourteen-page article that changed finance forever, Harry Markowitz laid the mathematical foundations of diversification and turned investment management into a scientific discipline.
In the darkness of the Great Depression, John Maynard Keynes overturned the dogmas of classical economics, laid the theoretical foundations of state intervention and, as the founder of modern macroeconomics, changed economic thought forever.
Abdominal bloating is an extremely common complaint, affecting 10-30% of adults. Although it is usually due to harmless causes, it can sometimes be the herald of serious disease. This guide covers the causes of abdominal bloating, diagnostic methods, dietary and lifestyle recommendations, and when to see a doctor.
A journey into the extraordinary world of Okay Temiz, who brought a wholly new breath to Turkish music! From his mother's music to instruments he built himself, to his worldwide success... the story of this musical genius will captivate you!
How was modern jazz born? The bebop revolution and its legends (Parker, Gillespie...) take the stage! Why did the big bands decline? What was the significance of 52nd Street? Jazz is still changing, still evolving!
Sunburn is an inflammatory reaction of the skin caused by excessive ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This comprehensive guide covers degrees from mild to severe, treatment methods, the meaning of SPF, and strategies to protect against skin cancer.
Food poisoning, caused by consuming contaminated food or drink and usually presenting with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, is a common health problem. This comprehensive guide covers the most common pathogens, prevention, home treatment, and when to seek emergency care.