"An economist explores the five laws that confirm our worst fears: stupid people can and do rule the world"-- Provided by publisher. Throughout history, a powerful force has hindered the growth of human welfare and happiness: human stupidity. Cipolla, a professor of economic history, seeks to help you detect and neutralize its threat. His serious yet humorous remarks help readers become better equipped to confront political realities, unreasonable...

Can scaredy-mouse Geronimo Stiltonord survive in the age of Vikings and dragons?

Who is Geronimo Stiltonord? He is a mouseking — the Geronimo Stilton of the ancient far north! He lives with his brawny and brave clan in the village of Mouseborg. From sailing frozen waters to facing fiery dragons, every day is an adventure for the micekings! Attack of the DragonsThe micekings are in a panic. The village's best cook is...

"Join Geronimo as he meets his mummy match in a spine-tingling Egyptian adventure.

Discovering that the gift-distributing Elfix aliens have disappeared as the Night of Dancing Stars approaches, Geronimo Stiltonix and his spacemice crewmates race to find the missing aliens before the celebration is ruined.

He is a spacemouse - the Geronimo Stilton of a parallel universe! He is captain of the spaceship MouseStar1. While flying through the cosmos, he visits distant planets and meet crazy aliens. His adventures are out of this world! -- Alien Escape -- Geronimo Stiltonix's spaceship is in danger of exploding! The only solution is to replace the engine's batteries by tracking down a rare element When a group of mysterious aliens claim they can help, Geronimo...

It was my most thrilling adventure yet! My old friend Professor von Volt had discovered the location of the famous Ruby of Fire. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, my sister Thea had dragged me into race to be the first to find the legendary gem. The jewel was protected by thousands of ancient booby-traps -- a 'fraidy mouse's worst nightmare? Would I make it through with my fur?

Geronimo Stilton's ancient ancestor Geronimo Stiltonoot is back in another prehistoric adventure. Geronimo Stiltonoot and his family are off to find a cure for Grandma Ratrock's aches and pains. She's heard that a remedy hides in a legendary valley, and Geronimo isn't even sure it exists. Little does he know that getting there will be an adventure among geysers, volcanoes, and rivers of molten lava.

"My sister Thea and my cousin Trap were not getting along! When Grandfather found them arguing over who would get to join me on a trip to Brazil, he forced us all to go together. My friend Isabela needed my help finding a mysterious emerald. Could Trap and Thea stop shouting their snouts off long enough to help find the stone?" -- Back cover.

Geronimo travels to London on a secret mission to investigate rumors that someone is trying to steal the crown jewels, but before he can solve the mystery, he must help Trap perform a trick in a magic show.

Geronimo and his friends discover a huge oyster with an enormous pearl inside. After a feature article in the Rodent's Gazette, can they protect it from being stolen?