David Orrell Livres

The story and history of money, finance and economics but also its interaction with people, governments and society.

In Earth in Mind, environmental educator David W. Orr focuses not on problems in education, but on the problem of education. Much of what has gone wrong with the world, he argues, is the result of inadequate and misdirected education. Orr presents concrete proposals for reorganizing the curriculum to draw out our affinity for life.

Describes the long slog to Germany including winter action during the surprise German Bulge counter-offensive and the massive Rhine crossing operation (VARSITY). As numerous RUR members were in 9th Parachute Battalion, this book contains a full description of the legendary seizing of the mighty Merville Battery.

A brand-new edition of David Orrell's acclaimed critique of what economics gets very wrong

Exploring the quest to predict the future, this book examines the efforts of historical figures like seers, mathematicians, and modern scientists. It questions the efficacy of contemporary forecasting methods, particularly in climate science, highlighting the challenges even short-term predictions face. By contrasting ancient wisdom with today's technological advancements, it delves into the complexities of forecasting and the inherent uncertainties that persist across time.

Instant Economics pulls together all the pivotal economic knowledge and thought into one concise volume.

An integrative vision of the role of design in our interaction and relationship with nature.

From the inability of wealth to make us happier, to our catastrophic blindness to the credit crunch, this book reveals ten ways in which economics has failed us. It explains how the economy is the result of complex and unpredictable processes; how risk models go astray; and, why the economy is not rational or fair.

How quantum economics can dispel the illusions surrounding money and help us reform finance

A revelatory history of money's nature and purpose, suggesting more productive, even redemptive, ways to use it.