Where has capitalism gone wrong? Why are advanced capitalist economies so sick, and why do conventional policy solutions--such as reduced taxes and increased money supply--produce only wider income disparity and inequality? We are now living in a new world in which a majority of people enjoys the highest living standard in history, acquiring more and more goods and services as necessary luxuries. But as Kozo Yamamura shows, despite our apparent lust for gourmet food and designer clothes, for larger homes, the latest gadgets, and exotic vacations, demand for these goods actually grows slowly, so relying on them to reinvigorate our economies will not succeed. With Too Much Stuff, Yamamura upends conventional capitalist wisdom to provide a new approach. He calls for increased tax-funded demand to address a range of societal needs--such as environmental concerns, social safety nets, infrastructure, and better education and housing for all. By addressing these needs, argues Yamamura, we can also take huge steps toward reducing the growing wealth gap that threatens global democracy. Both solutions-oriented and accessibly written, this book draws on fascinating case studies from the United States, Japan, and Germany, as well as convincing evidence from across the Western world, to suggest practical steps forward that we can all understand and support. Too Much Stuff boldly challenges the economic orthodoxy and, in so doing, challenges us to think outside the box for the betterment of all.

The Official Story of a Musical Icon─Told in Full for the First Time in his Own Words! Karma is the definitive autobiography from the incomparable Grammy, Brit, and Ivor Novello award-winning lead singer of Culture Club, and LGBTQ+ vanguard: Boy George. Nothing short of an amazing story. Karma is the long-anticipated celebrity memoir from Boy George. The memoir delivers a searingly honest and captivating account of his extraordinary life. Take a front-row seat to the highs and lows of a life lived in the spotlight. Boy George's compelling storytelling shines a light on his encounters with legendary figures like David Bowie, Prince, and Madonna, providing an intimate peek into the music industry's glittering world. Humor, sarcasm, and signature style. This is the explosive and honest account of Boy George's life as a child growing up in sixties London and coming out to his Irish Catholic family. Hear his account of his exploration of his sexuality through the hedonism of the seventies (the glam rock and punk rock revolution that birthed Culture Club), his recollections of the heydays of the nineties, and his ultimately embracing the man and artist that he is today. For those seeking books on self-acceptance and recovery from addiction, Karma stands as an example of the transformative power of embracing one's true self. Inside explore: • An explosive self-acceptance journey • The glitz and glamour as well as personal struggles that have shaped Boy George's life • An essential addition to the library of celebrity autobiographies and LGBTQ+ books for adults If you enjoy lgbtq+ celebrity autobiography books such as Pageboy, Unprotected, or Starving In Search of Me, then Boy George’s Karma is for you.

Get the Summary of Boy George's Karma: My Autobiography in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Karma: My Autobiography" by Boy George is a candid memoir that delves into the artist's life, from his challenging upbringing in south-east London to his rise to fame with Culture Club and beyond. George candidly discusses his early life as a gay youth, his transformative experiences with music and fashion, and his first romantic encounters. He shares stories of his family's dynamics, his mother's resilience, and his father's attempts to connect with him. The book also explores George's musical influences, his encounters with the punk movement, and his practice of Nichiren Buddhism and The Three Principles...

They say, "Executing a murderer won't bring your loved one back." But now it can. The Karma Booth. It will change history, ethics, religion, science, everything. What are its terrible secrets? How does it work? And how can it be stopped? Ethics consultant and ex-diplomat Timothy Cale is hired by the U.S. government to investigate this earth-shattering scientific breakthrough, and he better do it soon because the moral quagmires and complications are multiplying. Cale and his partner, London police detective Crystal Anyanike, must stop a powerful psychopath on a killing spree while searching for the elusive billionaire behind the Booth's invention, the one man with the answers to all their questions...

On a freighter headed for Japan in November 1943, a shivering boy stood on deck with his father's arms around him. Wrenched from his home in Bangkok by the Japanese military, the boy wondered what fate awaited him. "Bunji," his father said, "I doubt your life in Japan will be easy for you. But do whatever you must in order to live fully. Take risks and live. Make your own karma." A week later, with his father's execution for treason for aiding the British in Burma, Bunji became an orphan. Put into a Tokyo orphanage, he battles hunger, cold, and loneliness. Despite his misery, he wants to go to school. Remembering his father's last words to him, at age 12 Bunji runs away from the orphanage only to become a starving street urchin in Kobe. Then, thanks to his resourcefulness and the kindness of many, he goes on to live a life full of adventures and accomplishments in Asia, Europe, and the Hawaiian islands.

Can people truly change? Two things keep Holly Campbell grounded: her precocious son and preserving her forty-year-old family diner in the face of expansion and change. She doesn't need a blast from the past like Luke Saxon, who's back in Butterfly Harbor after more than a decade away. The hard-luck kid who nearly destroyed her family, leaving her to pick up the pieces, is taking over as sheriff. She can't trust him, even if Luke's ideas for the town's upcoming anniversary seem to show he's trying to give back to their community. Has Butterfly Harbor found its unlikely savior? And has the widowed single mother finally found a man she can believe in, rely on…and love?

SUGAR AND SPICE, Book One Hot kisses, sexy shoes and a midnight rendezvous – the perfect recipe for Happy Ever After. Throw in a fairy godmother with personal agenda, a midnight deadline and a marriage-of-convenience and you have a hot and sassy twist on a modern day Cinderella story. For over a hundred years, the Karmanski women have been cooking up delicious treats, and a little magic. But now their business, Karma Café, is in trouble and each of the Karmanskis has a different opinion on how to save their livelihood. The matriarch, Odette, is old-school, and more than ready to rely on magic. Natalia is sure if she can just marry her daughter off to a wealthy suitor, all their problems will be solved, and she has just the suitor in mind-the gorgeous CEO of Chastain Shoes. Anja’s just as determined to foil her mother’s plans and stay single. She cooks up a scheme to serve up the perfect match for this prince of a guy. With the aid of a little magical help, she’s going to put a Happy Ever After twist on her mother’s matchmaking. Administrative Assistant, Dedra Hanson has three addictions. Gorgeous shoes, yummy treats and her sexy boss. Her credit card balance and bathroom scale do a pretty good job of keeping the first two addictions in check. And the third? Love of her job has always kept her from acting on her passion for Paul Chastain. But now that she’s leaving her job because her playboy CEO boss is about to become engaged to a chilly socialite to save his business, Paul Chastain is fair game. All she needs for one wild fantasy night? The nerve to seduce her boss, and a little bit of magic. The only question left is, can she leave when the clock strikes midnight? SWEET NOTHING, Book Two What's a girl determined to get rid of her reputation as being pure as driven snow to do? Find a prince of a guy to help her out, of course. Bianca White was sick and tired of being as sweet as sugar and pure as snow. What she wanted was a hot, wild affair with a guy who could make her forget all her inhibitions. And she found the perfect candidate in visiting hottie, Jacob Carlisle. Now she just has to figure out how to seduce him. After an eight-year search, attorney Jacob Carlisle is sure he’s found the runaway heir to the White fortune. As soon as he confirms her identity, he’s determined to bring Bianca White back to Chicago to face her greedy stepmother. He just has to ignore his overwhelming attraction for her and keep his hands off her sexy little body. Can Bianca and Jacob both get what they want? DECADENT DESIRES, Book Three Bedtime Bliss is on the menu when a guy used to fighting dragons has to awaken a beauty of her own power, and the magic of sensual delights before the Valentine’s Ball. But can she accept the repercussions of magic and her duty to family? Or would it be easier to return to the sweet bliss of sleepy obliviousness where life is simple, love is a myth and magic is reserved for fairy tales?