From Publishers Weekly If you're looking for tips on becoming a better poker player, you've probably come to the wrong...
(07/18/07) From Publishers Weekly If you're looking for tips on becoming a better poker player, you've probably come to the wrong place. Brown does cover the game's basics and shares plenty of stories from his early card-playing days, which include Harvard games with the likes of Scott Turow. But he has much bigger stakes to discuss in this upbeat and entertaining guide. Drawing on his background at Morgan Stanley (where he's an executive director) and other financial institutions, Brown proposes that "finance can only be understood as a gambling game" and vice versa—and though the material can be rough going for those without some investment training, he's very convincing once all the cards are laid out. In an extended historical example, Brown shows how the economy of colonial America was jump-started by the introduction of faro dealers into French Louisiana. He sees the current financial market as filled with similar wealth-generating potential and believes "taking risks just makes sense" in...See less
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The tsaiclip aims to stylishly save us from everyday tie related disasters by taking traditionally formal tie clips and...
(08/12/11) The tsaiclip aims to stylishly save us from everyday tie related disasters by taking traditionally formal tie clips and giving them a new look in the shape of a mustache – creating a trendy, modern accessory, while saluting old school business style. For people who wear ties, a tsaiclip is an understated necessity.See less
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This is a collection of essays previously published in newspapers and magazines around the nation where some 10 years...
(03/07/07) This is a collection of essays previously published in newspapers and magazines around the nation where some 10 years ago we could witness Lewis' early literary attempts. The book was consistently funny, insightful, and a good primer on several financial issues that dominated the 1980's. Most of these articles, for those interested in the authors' chronological history, came after he wrote his groundbreaking financial humor book entitled Liars Poker, which is regarded as a "must read" for anyone entering into the investment banking industry, particularly in bond trading where we he worked. Mr. Lewis' writing style is great, which is why I read his book entitled Next, another good read if you are interested. Most of the topics in this book cover financial/business culture issues that date back during the late eighties, so there's also a bit of historical perspective to it. The topics are a wide array and include stories about the domestic S&L scandal, some events that occurred in the...See less
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From Publishers Weekly New Yorker writer Auletta here relates the vicious behind-the-scenes struggle between two top...
(04/09/07) From Publishers Weekly New Yorker writer Auletta here relates the vicious behind-the-scenes struggle between two top officers of the former investment banking firm of Lehman Brothers Kuhn Loeb, which was thereafter swallowed up by Shearson/American Express. PW called this a "modern morality tale." Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Auletta chronicles the activity at Lehman Brothers during the months between July 1983 and April 1984, immediately preceding the firm's takeover by Shearson/American Express. During that brief period, Auletta reveals, Wall Street's oldest investment banking partnership was simultaneously buffetted by the ambition and greed of one faction and by the complacency and misplaced self-assurance of another group of partners. Details shared after the fact with Auletta by many of the participants make clear, often with self-serving insight, that blame for the takeover could well be shared by more than just the two principal players....See less
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Gavin McInnes co-founded Vice magazinein 1994, and later authored two successful books with the Vice brand--Vice Dos and...
(03/09/11) Gavin McInnes co-founded Vice magazinein 1994, and later authored two successful books with the Vice brand--Vice Dos and Don'ts and The Vice Guide to Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll. After splitting from Vice in 2007 due to creative differences, McInnes co-founded the company Street Carnage. McInnes has also published eight issues of a comic titled Pervert and played in a number of punk bands.See less
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With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of...
(12/02/10) With its most inspired creations yet, Invicta demonstrates its technical and design prowess, offering timepieces of style for extreme value. "We have long held firm to the belief that supremely crafted timepieces can be offered for extremely modest sums. It is the founding principle of our flagship and the radical notion that still drives us today. By being true to our convictions, we will continue to turn the balance of power, and deliver true Swiss luxury to anyone who desires it. Let all those who possess our timepieces and pass through our doors witness the quality, value and care in every piece we create, and the spirit of neverending possibilities in everything we do." These are the words that greet visitors and motivate team members inside the Invicta Watch Group's new worldwide headquarters. Emblazoned in stainless steel, it has been the Invicta message since Day One. With each new timepiece, the company sends up a flare for those looking to be defined not by how much they...See less
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You don't have to buy multiples of the same shirt to receive a quantity discount. You'll receive a quantity discount on...
(11/26/10) You don't have to buy multiples of the same shirt to receive a quantity discount. You'll receive a quantity discount on any order of 11 or more apparel items!See less
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Starred Review. Eight-time Emmy-winner Stewart (America: The Book) seeks to expand his audience to aliens who might land...
(11/16/10) Starred Review. Eight-time Emmy-winner Stewart (America: The Book) seeks to expand his audience to aliens who might land on earth after the extinction of the human race and be puzzled over the artifacts we've left behind. "Greetings... on behalf of not only ourselves, but the entire Viacom family," he writes in this laugh-out-loud, rollicking social satire. In place of skits there are elaborate, color illustrations accompanied by captions written with his trademark deadpan humor; for instance, a photo of a mother and baby-elephant holds the caption, "advances in contraception and industrialized food production allowed modern couples to have fewer offspring, while leaving the total weight of families constant." Nothing is off-limits here, not even Benjamin Franklin, whose pithy saying "Nothing is certain but death and taxes" Stewart expands upon. The book ends with a plea to the aliens to reconstruct the human race from DNA in the hope that, with guidance from the visitors, "we could...See less
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"The fast-paced narrative by Suzanne Taylor and Kathy Schroeder provides a candid and entertaining look at Intuit and...
(11/04/10) "The fast-paced narrative by Suzanne Taylor and Kathy Schroeder provides a candid and entertaining look at Intuit and its founders." -- San Jose Mercury News, 1 February, 2004See less
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100%of customers would recommend this to a friend (1/1) Ultramodern watch boasts four time zones and both digital and...
(11/15/10) 100%of customers would recommend this to a friend (1/1) Ultramodern watch boasts four time zones and both digital and analog time, completed with a sleek leather strap. * Buckle closure. * Approx. band length: 175mm adjustable to 225mm. * Approx. band width: 28mm. * Approx. case diameter: 58mm. * Stainless steel/leather/mineral crystal. * By DIESEL®; imported.See less
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From Pontus Madsen's Softa designs. It's a magical angel! Shirt Info: Screenprinted on soft and comfortable American...
(11/15/10) From Pontus Madsen's Softa designs. It's a magical angel! Shirt Info: Screenprinted on soft and comfortable American Apparel 2001 and 2102 in Brown. See sizing information for specific details!See less
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Fight the chill in style with this fresh fully lined heavyweight hoodie/jacket. Cool off set pockets and other fresh...
(11/15/10) Fight the chill in style with this fresh fully lined heavyweight hoodie/jacket. Cool off set pockets and other fresh details. * Marc Ecko mens hoodie jacket in Gray Dust * Fully lined = extra warm * Off set pockets at chest and shoulder * Thick ribbed cuffs and hem * Model is Wearning Size: MediumSee less
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The Harrison navy and red cashmere Union Jack sweater at Bluefly is a Rib knit crewneck.
(11/30/09) The Harrison navy and red cashmere Union Jack sweater at Bluefly is a Rib knit crewneck.See less
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Mini Designer Chair Collection Vol. 2 - Most of us can only wish that we had the money and space for all of the designer...
(11/25/09) Mini Designer Chair Collection Vol. 2 - Most of us can only wish that we had the money and space for all of the designer chairs we've fallen in love with over the years. The Mini Designer Chair Collection Vol 2. has made this a dream-come-true. The sets of 1/12 scale models of famous chairs lets you fulfill your collector's fantasies with ...See less
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The universal symbol for power found on every pc in the world. Said to give the wearer extra power during the day. By...
(11/16/09) The universal symbol for power found on every pc in the world. Said to give the wearer extra power during the day. By Cufflinks, Inc.See less
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Meet Jessica Jones, one-time costumed heroine turned private investigator. After realizing that her powers were...
(11/08/09) Meet Jessica Jones, one-time costumed heroine turned private investigator. After realizing that her powers were unremarkable compared to those of the icons in the Marvel Universe, Jones gave up being a super hero and eventually opened up a detective agency. While her intent to help others is intact, her personal behavior is anything but valiant: She is bitter, resentful and self-destructive. In lieu of professional help, Jessica battles her inferiority complex and depression with a chain-smoking habit and alcoholic tendencies. In spite of her self-imposed exile from the spandex crowd, Jessica's cases continually lead her back to her old circle of acquaintances, which only fuels her angst even more. Jessica is imperfect and human, and her textured personality is eloquently rendered by Bendis and Gaydos.See less
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Faust's latest is a self-help book for superheroes struggling with a post-Gotterdammerung lack of supervillains to...
(11/08/09) Faust's latest is a self-help book for superheroes struggling with a post-Gotterdammerung lack of supervillains to fight, based on psychiatrist Eva Brain-Silverman's case studies of six fractious members of the Fantastic Order of Justice, aka the F*O*O*J. As "Dr. Brain" takes her six patients through some fascinating therapeutic processes, secrets and hidden tensions come to light. In the midst of it all, Hawk King, an ancient Egyptian deity and the most respected superhero, dies. Immediate grave repercussions include accusations of murder and conspiracy by self-proclaimed world's greatest detective and former LAB (League of Angry Blackmen) member X-Man, and the resignation from F*O*O*J of Omnipotent Man, a 71-year-old refugee from the planet Argon. As the F*O*O*J descends into a maelstrom of recrimination, internal power struggles, and personal secrets brought to unforgiving light, the role of the superhero becomes less antisupervillain and more--for lack of a better word--preemptive....See less
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Amazon.com: The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York: Robert A. Caro: Books
(11/26/08) Amazon.com: The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York: Robert A. Caro: BooksSee less
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Robert Ludlum was often credited with being the creator of the modern day action/adventure/international conspiracy...
(07/09/07) Robert Ludlum was often credited with being the creator of the modern day action/adventure/international conspiracy genre that provides a riveting reading experience and at the same time reinforces the cynicism so prevalent regarding our powerful political institutions. The sales of his novels certainly reached unparalleled heights, with each successive book further embellishing his reputation and delighting his legions of devoted readers. As difficult as it usually is to identify the most memorable character among the many created by a writer as prolific as Ludlum, the adventures and experiences of Jason Bourne in THE BOURNE IDENTITY almost undeniably created a character who universally captivated Ludlum's fans and whose presence seemed to demand that Ludlum return to create a series that would further enlighten his readers about both Bourne's future and his past. Thus, over the next several years THE BOURNE SUPREMACY and THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM formed a powerful trilogy which has led to...See less
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In this nonfiction book, Sam Sheridan ventures into the world of mixed martial arts. He is more than a journalist. From...
(03/11/07) In this nonfiction book, Sam Sheridan ventures into the world of mixed martial arts. He is more than a journalist. From a Muay Thai camp in Thailand, to working with Pat Miletich in Iowa, he subjects himself to grueling training. He signs up for fights. He wins, he loses, he gets hurt. "A Figher's Heart" is memorable, inspiring, and instructive. He points out - being a fighter is all about figuring our who you are, what works for you. It's interesting how that idea comes up again and again throughout the book, whether he is training in Asia or in Brazil. By studying seemingly unrelated arts - Muay Thai, wrestling, boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Chi Gun, the author discovers surprising parallels. I found it very interesting to read about the psychological aspects of professional fighting. The author covers a wide range of topics - from intreviewing a boxer who had killed his opponent in the ring and how it affected him, to his own experience of preparing for a fight. If you haven't ever...See less
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