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George Osborn was born into a dysfunctional family. His father was
an alcoholic and George got into drugs, petty theft, and sex while
still young. His involvement in occult practices made him feel
completely controlled by spirits, to the point where he nearly lost
his life under a train. Through an encounter with a local church
youth club, George mended his ways for a time, but he lost interest
and slid away from his Christian life. As a young adult, George was
into getting high, having sex, and travelling the world, and Christ
seemed very distant. On his return to England, George, like a
prodigal son, returned to his Christian commitment - and stayed.
His story could be that of any young man in today's world, and is
an honest, relevant account of the redemptive power of Christ.
'George Osborn's story is like a modern day version of the story of
the prodigal son. Real, raw and supernatural, I'm praying his story
will inspire others to turn back to their Father God.' Justin
Brierley, Editor, Premier Christianity.
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Wealth of Nations (Hardcover)
Adam Smith; Contributions by Jonathan B Wight, George Osborne
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"The Wealth of Nations" is a treasured classic of political
economy. First published in March of 1776, Adam Smith wrote the
book to influence a special audience - the British Parliament - and
its arguments in the early spring of that year pressed for peace
and cooperation with Britain's colonies rather than war. Smith's
message was that economic exploitation, through the monopoly trade
of empire, stifled wealth-creation in both home and foreign lands.
Moreover, protectionism preserved the status quo, and privileged a
few elites at the expense of long run growth. Smith wrote, 'It is
the industry which is carried on for the benefit of the rich and
the powerful that is principally encouraged by our mercantile
system. That which is carried on for the benefit of the poor and
the indigent is too often either neglected or oppressed.' This
edition, based on the classic Cannan version of the text, includes
a foreword by George Osborne MP and an introduction by Jonathan B.
Wight, University of Richmond, which aims to place the work in a
business context.Wight also provides an invaluable 'Notable Quotes'
section where he extracts and categorises some of the most famous
and pertinent sections of Smith's work. This classic work is as
essential today as it was when it first written.
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