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Money: The Inside Story
Most of us think about money every day. But how many of us know how it actually works?Every morning, someone unassumingly types numbers into a spreadsheet, hits enter and creates millions of pounds. Somewhere deep underground, a machine most of us will never see props up the entire British economy. And hidden in a vault nearby are individual banknotes worth £100 million each. These are just some of the surprising truths about how money works.The Bank of England know more about the money system than most - after all, it is their job to keep it running smoothly. Now, for the first time, two of its economists take you deep into their vaults to tell you the inside story of money.They explain how ordinary banks are able to create money from scratch, and what stops that descending into chaos. They explore what causes inflation and why one country tried to solve rising prices by asking its citizens to cut all banknotes in half. They uncover how a baby hippo briefly became a global currency, and what that says about the future of money. And they reveal what goes on inside the Bank of England during a banking crisis, and why it means your money is safer now than ever before.Along the way, they explore how money is changing today - and what new technologies like crypto mean for its future. The result is a lively and surprising guide to how money is supposed to work, what happens when it doesn't, and where it might be going next.
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Unbroken
ELIDrama and I don't mix. Never have.But Fiona Cafferty? She's a walking whirlwind in tight jeans-and unfortunately, my new trail guide partner.Perfect.We've been oil and water since high school. She's all sass, sunshine, and trouble in denim. I'm the quiet one-hands calloused, jaw set, no patience for nonsense. I'm here in Poplar Springs to work hard and build a steady life for my son.But she's in my space, in my head, and damn if I don't catch myself watching her when I shouldn't.Then she drops a lie that spreads like wildfire-tells folks we're dating.Says it's just to help me save face after my two-timing ex tried to make a fool of me.Now we're faking it.Smiles, hand-holding, playing couple for the town.It was supposed to be temporary. Just a story to shut people up.But she fits into my life-and my son's-too easily. And every day, it feels less like a lie... and more like the one thing I didn't know we were missing.FIONAIt was just one tiny lie.Okay-one giant, town-shaking, gossip-fuelling lie. But it was to protect Eli Carter.He didn't deserve to be cut down by his ex-not in front of half of Poplar Springs. So, I said we were dating. Figured we'd fake it for a week, maybe two, then go our separate ways.Now? We're playing house on the trails, sharing long rides, longer glances, and things that feel a little too real.Eli's not just the strong, silent type-he's a wall of grit and quiet heat. A protective father with a soft spot he keeps buried deep. The kind of man who doesn't say much, but when he does, you feel it in your bones.I used to think he barely tolerated me. Now he's looking at me like I might be the only reason he'd ever stick around.This was never supposed to be serious.But I think I just crossed the line between pretend and something that could break me wide open.
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Cowboy's Sexy Ex
When love knocks you down, you get back in the saddle... Sally Weston was always the one for injured cowboy stuntman Jarod Hunter. She was the only woman who could smooth his rough edges, and make him feel like he was right where he belonged. Until she broke his heart... Now, Jarod's gun-shy about romance with anyone, especially Sally, even though she stirs his blood like no other. With his stuntman career over, Jarod's returned home to manage his aunt and uncle's ranch. But seeing Sally again means he also has to manage his wounded heart... Sally never stopped loving Jarod. But after her father died, she couldn't just abandon her family and run off with Jarod to California, like they'd planned. Jarod never understood that, for Sally, family was the one thing she couldn't turn her back on, even if it meant letting her future with the smoldering cowboy fade away. But now that Jarod's back, she's got a glimmer of hope. Maybe this is a second chance to make things right? Can she convince Jarod to stay home for good? Or will they both suffer the pain of losing each other, all over again?
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Her Second Chance Cowboy
A Texas wedding brings a second chance romance for this sexy single dad... Hosting his best friend's big fat country wedding is the perfect opportunity for Colin McCabe to promote his dude ranch and event space. But he hadn't realized it would mean working side-by-side with the Maid of Honor and wedding planner, Nancy. AKA, his high school sweetheart... Nancy Sharp always knew her dreams were too big for the tiny Texas town she grew up in. She left for a career as an event planner in the big city, and never looked back. But now that she's home to plan the wedding, sparks begin to fly with a certain tall, Stetsoned, and handsome ex. Seeing Colin with the adorable niece he's raising by himself makes Nancy yearn for a family of her own. And she can't help but wonder... What if she had stayed? As they battle their feelings-and a series of wedding mishaps-Colin and Nancy fall for each other all over again. But what will happen once the wedding is over?
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Cowboy's Doorstep Baby
Romance is cookin' for this sexy cowboy and his feisty new chef...Sam Carden's got a lot on his plate, with plans to expand his cowboy camp. But things get more complicated when an old flame shows up with their infant daughter, Molly, and hands her off-permanently. Witnessing this is Arielle Rose, Sam's gorgeous new cook. When Sam's old cook informs him he's recovered from an injury and can return to work again, Sam decides what he really needs is a nanny. Arielle agrees on one condition: she needs time to hone her recipes for a big upcoming competition. Arielle is laser-focused on her job as a chef, so it's a bit distracting to have to watch little Molly while she's preparing for her competition. But the bigger distraction is Sam, who's just about the sexiest man she's ever met. The stress of preparing for the contest is definitely taking a toll. So, when Sam asks her to stay on as Molly's nanny, she's less than thrilled. No matter how attractive she finds Sam or how much she loves being around Molly...Arielle knows she has to follow her dream...but what if it leads away from the family she's falling in love with?
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Freedom After Slavery
Freedom After Slavery: The Black Experience and the Freedmen's Bureau in Texas, provides a historical study of slavery and emancipation in Texas with emphasis on the lives of slaves and freedpeople during their transition to freedom. It reveals a first hand account of the experiences of slaves as they refashion their lives in the midst of formidable challenges. Though services of the Freedmen's Bureau, freed slaves in Texas made significant adjustments in their communities.
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Freedom After Slavery
Freedom After Slavery: The Black Experience and the Freedmen's Bureau in Texas, provides a historical study of slavery and emancipation in Texas with emphasis on the lives of slaves and freedpeople during their transition to freedom. It reveals a first hand account of the experiences of slaves as they refashion their lives in the midst of formidable challenges. Though services of the Freedmen's Bureau, freed slaves in Texas made significant adjustments in their communities.
€ 20,10