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Risk Makes Sense

Human Judgement and Risk

by Dr Robert Long, Joshua Long ...

Narrated by Patrick International ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Social Psychology of Risk
Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

In a world of growing risk aversion, one could be forgiven for thinking that risk doesn’t make sense. Risk elimination thinking and behaviour sets a trajectory for a ‘dumb down’ workplace culture. The more efforts are made to ‘engineer out the idiot’, the more the system creates an unthinking workforce.A Newsletter in 2011 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK lists a number of things ... Read more

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In a world of growing risk aversion, one could be forgiven for thinking that risk doesn’t make sense. Risk elimination thinking and behaviour sets a trajectory for a ‘dumb down’ workplace culture. The more efforts are made to ‘engineer out the idiot’, the more the system creates an unthinking workforce.A Newsletter in 2011 by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK lists a number of things
... Read more
Plays

Enriched edition.

by Anton Chekhov, Liam Oakley0 ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Robert Edward Crozier Long, A. E. Chamot ...

In "Plays," Anton Chekhov unveils a masterful collection of dramatic works that profoundly explore the complexities of human existence and the subtleties of relationships. Renowned for his innovative use of subtext and his ability to evoke deep emotions through seemingly simple dialogue, Chekhov's plays such as "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya" offer a rich tapestry of life in late 19th ... Read more

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In "Plays," Anton Chekhov unveils a masterful collection of dramatic works that profoundly explore the complexities of human existence and the subtleties of relationships. Renowned for his innovative use of subtext and his ability to evoke deep emotions through seemingly simple dialogue, Chekhov's plays such as "The Cherry Orchard" and "Uncle Vanya" offer a rich tapestry of life in late 19th
... Read more
Life on Gorge River, A

New Zealand's Remotest Family

by Robert Long ...

Robert Long and his family - wife Catherine, and children Christan (17) and Robin (14) - live in complete isolation, in a hut two days' walk south of Haast in South Westland. Robert has lived there for nearly 30 years; Catherine for 20 and the kids all their lives. Their only contact with the outside world is a helicopter or plane once a month, and two trips a year to the 'outside world'. This is ... Read more

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Robert Long and his family - wife Catherine, and children Christan (17) and Robin (14) - live in complete isolation, in a hut two days' walk south of Haast in South Westland. Robert has lived there for nearly 30 years; Catherine for 20 and the kids all their lives. Their only contact with the outside world is a helicopter or plane once a month, and two trips a year to the 'outside world'. This is
... Read more
Danger on the Amazon

“A Rick Spears Adventure”

by Robert P. Long ...

DANGER ON THE AMAZON leads Rick and his friends from Alaska to Hawaii, and then to the Amazon River in Brazil. Here the canoeing begins at a tributary running from the mountains. Swift waters with dangerous rocks and whirlpools challenge the canoers. Uncivilized natives, hostile to strangers are encountered. As they proceed they fish and hunt for their food. They make friends with some natives, ... Read more

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DANGER ON THE AMAZON leads Rick and his friends from Alaska to Hawaii, and then to the Amazon River in Brazil. Here the canoeing begins at a tributary running from the mountains. Swift waters with dangerous rocks and whirlpools challenge the canoers. Uncivilized natives, hostile to strangers are encountered. As they proceed they fish and hunt for their food. They make friends with some natives,
... Read more
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Lost Sci-Fi Books 211 thru 220 - Ten Lost Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60s

by Isaac Asimov, H. P. Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, Andre Norton, Richard Matheson, John Wyndham, Kenneth Sterling, Robert Silverberg, Frank Belknap Long, I. M. Bukstein ...

Narrated by Scott Miller ...

Series Audiobook box set - Lost Sci-Fi 10 Book Box Sets
Unabridged

6 hours

Lost Sci-Fi Books 211 thru 220- Ten Lost Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sIn the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth SterlingDance of the Dead by Richard MathesonNever Trust A Thief! by Robert SilverbergHey Ma, Where's Willie? by I. M. BuksteinRing Around The Sun by Isaac AsimovNever on Mars by John WyndhamDeath-Wish by Ray BradburyAtomic Station by Frank ... Read more

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Lost Sci-Fi Books 211 thru 220- Ten Lost Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sIn the Walls of Eryx by H. P. Lovecraft and Kenneth SterlingDance of the Dead by Richard MathesonNever Trust A Thief! by Robert SilverbergHey Ma, Where's Willie? by I. M. BuksteinRing Around The Sun by Isaac AsimovNever on Mars by John WyndhamDeath-Wish by Ray BradburyAtomic Station by Frank
... Read more
Anton Chekhov: Plays, Short Stories, Diary & Letters (Collected Edition)

Enriched edition. Three Sisters, Seagull, The Shooting Party, Uncle Vanya, Cherry Orchard, Chameleon and more

by Anton Chekhov, Gary Bishop6 ...

Translated by Julius West, Julian Hawthorne, Alfred Edward Chamot, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Robert Edward Crozier Long, Thomas Seltzer, Constance Garnett, C.E. Bechhofer Roberts0, S.S. Koteliansky1, Gilbert Cannan2, J. M. Murry3, B. Roland Lewis4 ...

Anton Chekhov's 'Plays, Short Stories, Diary & Letters (Collected Edition)' offers a comprehensive look into the masterful works of one of the greatest Russian writers of all time. This collection showcases Chekhov's diverse literary talents, from his compelling plays that capture the complexities of human nature to his poignant short stories that delve into the depths of Russian society. Chekhov ... Read more

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Anton Chekhov's 'Plays, Short Stories, Diary & Letters (Collected Edition)' offers a comprehensive look into the masterful works of one of the greatest Russian writers of all time. This collection showcases Chekhov's diverse literary talents, from his compelling plays that capture the complexities of human nature to his poignant short stories that delve into the depths of Russian society. Chekhov
... Read more
The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov

Enriched edition. Poignant Russian Tales of Love, Disillusionment, and Everyday Life in 19th-Century Russia

by Anton Chekhov ...

Translated by Julian Hawthorne, Thomas Seltzer, Constance Garnett, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Julius West, Gilbert Cannan, Robert Edward Crozier Long, S.S. Koteliansky, C.E. Bechhofer Roberts, J. M. Murry, B. Roland Lewis ...

In "The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary that exemplifies Chekhov's mastery of the short story form. With a distinctive literary style characterized by subtle irony, intricate character development, and profound psychological insight, this collection highlights the existential dilemmas of everyday life. ... Read more

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In "The Collected Short Stories of Anton Chekhov," readers are invited into a rich tapestry of human emotion and social commentary that exemplifies Chekhov's mastery of the short story form. With a distinctive literary style characterized by subtle irony, intricate character development, and profound psychological insight, this collection highlights the existential dilemmas of everyday life.
... Read more
New Aesop Fables for Children : Volume 2

by Robert Long, Yuko Sakai ...

This is the second volume of 45 new and delightful fables, which involve animals, insects, people, and objects, and touch on a variety of social, moral and even political themes that are particularly relevant to this time. The fables, which have been written for third and fourth grade levels, will appeal to both young and old. ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

This is the second volume of 45 new and delightful fables, which involve animals, insects, people, and objects, and touch on a variety of social, moral and even political themes that are particularly relevant to this time. The fables, which have been written for third and fourth grade levels, will appeal to both young and old.
... Read more
The Nisselinka Claims

by Robert Longe ...

In the early years of the 20th century Edward Wickford, a settler in northern British Columbia, lays claim to a rich vein of copper and gold. But events outside his control wreak havoc with his plans and dreams of wealth. Two world wars and two generations later, his grandson’s ownership of the same mineral rights is threatened by a hard-driving promoter of a public company listed on the junior ... Read more

$6.99 CAD

In the early years of the 20th century Edward Wickford, a settler in northern British Columbia, lays claim to a rich vein of copper and gold. But events outside his control wreak havoc with his plans and dreams of wealth. Two world wars and two generations later, his grandson’s ownership of the same mineral rights is threatened by a hard-driving promoter of a public company listed on the junior
... Read more
Sonoran Desert Bestiary

A More-than-Natural History

by Gary Paul Nabhan ...

The Sonoran Desert has many marvelous and well-known creatures such as the javelina and the coyote, often found on postcards and lawn ornaments. But what about the lesser-known creatures—the ones that are underfoot yet unseen, that lurk only in the shadows and in our imaginations? In this collection of essays, prose poems, and illustrations, naturalist Gary Paul Nabhan and artist Robert J. Long ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

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The Sonoran Desert has many marvelous and well-known creatures such as the javelina and the coyote, often found on postcards and lawn ornaments. But what about the lesser-known creatures—the ones that are underfoot yet unseen, that lurk only in the shadows and in our imaginations? In this collection of essays, prose poems, and illustrations, naturalist Gary Paul Nabhan and artist Robert J. Long
... Read more
Secret Science Behind Miracles

With Self-Suggestion and The New Huna Theory of Mesmerism and Hypnosis

by Dr. Robert C. Worstell, Max Freedom Long ...

You've heard of fire-walking, distance-healing, and raising the dead - but can you explain how they do it?Arriving in Hawaii in 1917, psychology-trained teacher Max Freedom Long was fascinated by tales of the kahunas and their amazing abilities. However, no native would tell him the secret behind these miracles - which were commonplace in the backwater areas he travelled to. Study as he might, he ... Read more

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You've heard of fire-walking, distance-healing, and raising the dead - but can you explain how they do it?Arriving in Hawaii in 1917, psychology-trained teacher Max Freedom Long was fascinated by tales of the kahunas and their amazing abilities. However, no native would tell him the secret behind these miracles - which were commonplace in the backwater areas he travelled to. Study as he might, he
... Read more
Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Novellas and stories of Russian realism and modernism, in multiple translations

by Anton Chekhov, Keaton Briarwell5 ...

Translated by Julius West, Julian Hawthorne, Marian Fell, Herman Bernstein, Robert Edward Crozier Long, Thomas Seltzer, Constance Garnett, C.E. Bechhofer Roberts, S.S. Koteliansky0, Gilbert Cannan1, J. M. Murry2, B. Roland Lewis3 ...

Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations gathers the master's compressed dramas of provincial longing, moral hesitation, failed love, illness, vanity, and fleeting illumination. Across pieces such as his clinical sketches, comic miniatures, and mature stories of spiritual unease, Chekhov refines a prose of radical restraint: plot loosens, atmosphere deepens, ... Read more

$2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Anton Chekhov: The Collected Novellas and Short Stories in Multiple Translations gathers the master's compressed dramas of provincial longing, moral hesitation, failed love, illness, vanity, and fleeting illumination. Across pieces such as his clinical sketches, comic miniatures, and mature stories of spiritual unease, Chekhov refines a prose of radical restraint: plot loosens, atmosphere deepens,
... Read more

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