Nonfiction Money

**Selected by Bill Gates as One of Five Books to Read This Winter** From one of the world’s most celebrated intellectuals, a brilliantly insightful work that explains how we think about each other’s thoughts about each other’s thoughts, ad infinitum. It sounds impossible, but Steven Pinker...

Do you like true crime stories? What about real crime committed by women? You may not have heard much about some of these bad women, but they were real and ruthless All had their "15 minutes of fame" leaving trails of death and mayhem behind them Their escapades were daring and reckless and many paid the ultimate price in the end • Radiant Jade – Mat Hari of the East Traitor to her native China, assassin and spy for the Japanese, Radiant Jade was the daughter of a Manchu prince and the mistress of murder and intrigue so sinister that 300 million Chinese thought she was the devil ...

The co-host of the popular NPR podcast Planet Money provides a well-researched, entertaining, somewhat irreverent look at how money is a made-up thing that has evolved over time to suit humanity's changing needs. Money only works because we all agree to believe in it. In Money, Jacob Goldstein...

An updated and expanded edition of the book that launched a global phenomenon, The Obstacle Is the Way presents an infinitely elastic formula for turning our toughest trials into our greatest triumphs. Since bestselling author Ryan Holiday introduced Stoicism to the world with The Obstacle Is...

Joe Biden made less than $200,000 a year for most of his life, but as soon as he left office, he bought his second multimillion-dollar mansion. He shared a bookkeeper with Hunter Biden, and a law firm with several Biden family members that managed their money. Hunter, who hasn’t had a real job...

Every business starts out with an idea; the business owner endeavoring to make a dream a reality. Between starting the business and the realization of success, almost everything changes. In the Agency Blueprint, Creative Agency financial expert Robert Patin draws on his experience to outline and demystify how businesses lose their way from the original vision. Through methodical processes, Patin outlines his tried-and-tested approaches to bringing businesses back in line with what entrepreneurs want their company to be. This book provides a refreshingly straightforward and insightful read, ...

De-mystify dating once and for all! Dr. Henry Cloud addresses common dating issues and presents a "how to" guide for getting to know yourself and your date, so you can find (and keep) the love of your life. Let's face it--dating isn't always fun. But starting today, you can begin a journey that...

Discover the dynamic world of entrepreneurship with "The Hustler's Guidebook: Unleashing your inner entrepreneur. This ebook is your ultimate companion for going through the exhilarating journey of hustling in today's fast-paced, ever-evolving business world. Whether you're a beginner entrepreneur with a groundbreaking idea or a seasoned business owner looking to scale new heights, this guide offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and motivational anecdotes to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit.

LEARN HOW YOU CAN PUBLISH A SUCCESSFUL E-BOOK IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS SPENDING NO MONEY! If you ever wanted to become an author, this book will show you the easiest way to go about it. You will not need any money and you don't need a big publishing house or any type of agency representation. The internet and any electronic device like a word processor or computer makes it likely that anyone of any age can write their own E-book. A sixth grader can put together a small and informative E-book that will sell and make them the expert on the subject of the book. You can even create an E-book if ...

Becoming a young Wall Street banker is like pledging the world's most lucrative and soul-crushing fraternity. Every year, thousands of eager college graduates are hired by the world's financial giants, where they're taught the secrets of making obscene amounts of money-- as well as how to dress...

There is $100,000 worth of knowledge inside your brain. What if there was a system to package up that knowledge and distribute it to others in a valuable way. Not only do you help improve and increase the quality of life for others with your knowledge, but you open up the potential to profit abundantly. Writing short books is the best way to turn your knowledge into a 6-figure business. There are, however, two very distinct paths to making $100K as an author. Which path is right for you? Inside of “Write Your Way to $100K” you will discover: Why Writing is a great superpower. The one ...

From saving for a new bike to investing their allowance online, kids get the "cents" they need with this. Kids will also learn: How coins and bills are made. What money can buy - from school supplies to fun and games. How credit cards work. Ways to watch money grow - from savings to stocks. Cool financial technology. And more!

Alexander Hamilton has become a global celebrity. Millions know his name and imagine knowing the man. But what did he really want for the country? What risks did he run in pursuing those vaulting ambitions? Who tried to stop him? How did they fight? It's ironic that the Hamilton revival has obscured the man's most dramatic battles and hardest-won achievements—as well as downplaying unsettling aspects of his legacy.

Brought to you by Penguin. There's an old saying: 'a rising tide lifts all boats'. It's normally couched in positive terms; that overall economic improvement will benefit everyone. In the case of hi-tech money laundering, however, it offers a dark vision of the future. The better these...

Do you want to earn your first real income as an author and make a good living, but have no idea how and where to start? How to Earn Your First $500 from Self-Publishing Non-Fiction Books Even in Your Pajamas is a practical, beginner-friendly guide that provides the clarity you need. It will guide you on turning your ideas, knowledge, and experience into a profitable book, whether you are a complete beginner or have published a few books and are still waiting for your author success. Inside the book, you will learn: ✔ Setting the right expectation and why your first $500 milestone is a ...

What is money — and where did it come from? Before dollars and coins, people traded goats, salt, and seashells. On one island, giant stone wheels counted as money. In China, paper money appeared a thousand years before Europe. In Rome, soldiers were paid in salt. And today, we can buy a sandwich just by tapping a phone. The History of Money: The Story of Cows, Coins, Credit Cards and Crypto for Curious Kids takes readers ages 6–8 on a fascinating journey through time, from ancient barter to modern banking, from pirate treasure to Bitcoin. With kid-friendly prose, surprising stories, and...

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE An illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim Minshall We live in a...

This audiobook contains basic math skills for early learners!

From the bestselling author of What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, powerful insights from 1001 actual days in the lives of high-achieving women. Balancing work and family life is a constant struggle, especially for women with children and ambitious career goals. It’s been the...

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