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Crime and Punishment is the second of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's full-length novels following his return from 5 years of exile in Siberia, and is considered the first great novel of his "mature" period of writing. The novel focuses on the mental anguish and moral dilemmas of Rodion Raskolnikov, an impoverished ex-student in St. Petersburg who formulates and executes a plan to kill an unscrupulous pawnbroker for her cash. Raskolnikov, in an attempt to defend his actions, argues that with the pawnbroker's money he can perform good deeds to counterbalance the crime while ridding the world of a vermin, ...

Was it a typo when the CEO mandated that the organization "institutionalize incompetents"? If not, how did the company wind up institutionalizing incompetence instead? How to Work for an Idiot is still the confessions of a recovering Idiot Boss. After decades of writing and consulting, Dr. Hoover finally realized that many of the people he kept trying to "energize" and "enlighten" were, well, idiots. More importantly, he was an idiot for thinking he could change them. This new edition is bigger and better - and filled with even more idiots - than before.

A glimpse into a life less ordinary from one of the world's most prolific BASE jumpers and infamous party animals, Chris 'Douggs' McDougall. This riotous and often touching life story gives an insight into the world of hyper extreme sports where death lurks at every corner. Douggs faces the challenge armed with a case of beer, a wry sense of humour and an attitude that catches the authorities flat-footed.

In 1987 a massive snowstorm hits New York as Peter Kaldheim flees the city, owing drug debts to a dealer who is no stranger to casual violence. Leaving behind his chaotic past, Kaldheim hits the road, living hand-to-mouth in flophouses, panhandling with his fellow itinerants. As he makes his way across America in search of a new life, the harsh reality of living hand-to-mouth forces him to face up to his past, from his time in Rikers prison to relationships lost and lamented.

From his early days videotaping crazy skateboard stunts to starring in the Jackass movies, there was little that Stephen "Steve-O" Glover wouldn't do. Whether it was stapling his nutsack to his leg or diving into a pool full of elephant crap, almost nothing was out of bounds. As the stunts got...

Sam Moses, a motorsports writer for Sports Illustrated, was assigned to go racing and write about what happened. Fast Guys, Rich Guys, and Idiots is a personal odyssey that peers over the cliff of change and into the pit of obsession. From small-time races to glittery grands prix, it lays bare the greed, lust, and desperation of every driver for time behind the wheel and a faster car. It explains the perfectionism behind taking a turn at the limit and describes the intoxicating thrill of stealing down the Daytona backstraight at nearly 200 miles an hour.

A fascinating, complex dual biography of Hollywood's most dazzling—and famous—brothers, and a dark, riveting portrait of competition, love, and enmity that ultimately undid them both. One most famous for having written Citizen Kane (with Orson Welles, as most recently portrayed in David...

Join Moe and Jeremy as they explore mankind’s greatest mysteries! From alien abductions and crackpot conspiracies to mythical monsters and haunted houses, this podcast is your window to the weirdest wonders of the world!

A hodgepodge of information about our lives, daily interactions with others, and current events. We discuss an array of topics adding funny comments and entertaining commentary throughout each episode.

Holly and Sophia explore the highs and lows of life after graduating, how lives take unexpected turns, how relationships change in your 20s and everything you need to know about becoming an adult. Join us whilst we try and navigate our way through life, giving you insights and answers to fears you may have about life too! We hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we clearly love making each episode!

Join Michael Griffiths as he attempts to understand the ever-changing world around us. I (Michael Griffiths) don't have any fancy qualifications, I'm no philosopher, and I'm certain that I'll never be regarded as an intellectual. That is why I wanted to do the show, so that real people can come together and figure stuff out. I will change my mind often as I grow through understanding. The more I learn, the more my perspective will (hopefully) shift. I would love for you to join me on this journey of discovery as I attempted to quell the Idiot inside and grow into a useful human.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Ozzi's reporting is strong, balanced and well told...a worthy successor to its obvious inspiration, Michael Azerrad's 2001 examination of the '80s indie underground, 'Our Band Could Be Your Life.'"--New York Times Book Review A raucous history of...

My random ramblings. I’m just a regular guy, recently diagnosed autistic (though looking back, it makes so much sense). I have a lot of random thoughts, so I figured I’d share them, because why not. I am a conservative Christian, and while that’s not everything this podcast will be about, there will be episodes that may touch on politics, religion, etc. I love talking tech, and video games, and just about anything else. Sometimes it may just be me rambling about something random. I will try to tag everything with a category, from [tech] to [politics] to [life] and everything in-between. ...

This podcast is about my life. Stories of years gone by or just last week. Some stories might be funny and some might be serious. With my life, you never know what is going to happen. So be sure to tune in and find out!

Entertaining stories of dating in your 30's and all the bizarre happenings that occur as a result. Come along as our host, Sarah, chronicles the funny, weird, bizarre and always true, Tales of a Bumbling Idiot. The names are always changed, the cringe is always real, and the story is always worth it.

Hey guys its Anna and Ill be discuss random topics, history, play games, eat food, go on adventures, and just have fun! I have unpopular opinions and sick humor....enjoy!

Crime happens everyday, but the dumb ones often go unnoticed. This is a podcast that discusses REAL crimes committed by REAL idiots.

An honest podcast where two young women talk about the things in their life and giggle along the way.

Just two idiots talking about their crazy lives.....

Cara & I sit down and talk about random things that we find interesting