Light Money

Not so long ago, wine was an exclusively European product. Now it is thoroughly American; emblematic of Napa Valley, an area idealized as the epicenter of great wines and foods and a cultural tourist destination. But the romanticized accounts you find about it and its denizens is not what you'll encounter in James Conaway's candid book. Napa at Last Light exposes the often shadowy side of the latter days of Napa Valley - marked by complex personal relationships, immense profits, passionate beliefs, and sometimes desperate struggles to prevail. In the balance hang fortunes.

In today's financial markets, trading floors on which brokers buy and sell shares face-to-face have increasingly been replaced by lightning-fast electronic systems that use algorithms to execute astounding volumes of transactions. Trading at the Speed of Light tells the story of this epic transformation. Donald MacKenzie shows how in the 1990s, a new approach to trading - automated high-frequency trading or HFT - began and then spread throughout the world.

The early years of venture capital were a far cry from today’s very public dealings. Alan Patricof, one of the pioneers of the venture arena, offers a behind-the-scenes look at the past 50 years of the industry. From buying stock in Apple when its market valuation was only $60 million to founding New York Magazine to investing in AOL, Audible, and more recently, Axios, his discerning approach to finding companies is almost peerless.

Learning to take control of your future with swing trading feels risky. There's a mountain of conflicting advice--and managing trades feels like a ton of work. Where's the trading book for people who don't have time to make trading a second job? This is it.

Since its founding in 1892, GE has been more than just a corporation. For generations, it was job security, a solidly safe investment, and an elite business education for top managers. GE electrified America, powering everything from lightbulbs to turbines, and became fully integrated into the American societal mindset as few companies ever had. And after two decades of leadership under legendary CEO Jack Welch, GE entered the twenty-first century as America's most valuable corporation. Yet, fewer than two decades later, the GE of old was gone.

It was the heady days of the late 1970’s and marijuana smuggling from Colombia to South Florida was at its pinnacle. The War on Drugs was in its infancy and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale was the prime entry point for the smugglers. Through the early to mid 1970’s, there had been an evolution of smuggling organizations from Donald Steinberg to Black Tuna to the Whittington Brothers to “Big Ed” Hindelang to Joe Pegg. Known affectionately as Pegleg, Joe Pegg had grown his empire into a 50 boat armada with hundreds of employees. The Broward County authorities had heard rumors on the...

In a few short months each year, holiday lighting is installed throughout the world. It takes a special skill and trade to do this, and is extremely profitable in the end. Learn how to start your own LED holiday lighting business, and make an entire year's income in just a few short months.

Imagine the hottest rock star on the planet. Do you see the girl next to him, the one teaching him to play guitar? Yeah. That’s Aria. Aria knows that the new guy’s picking up the guitar fast. She knows he wants to start a garage band after school. And she knows he can sing. Man, can he sing. Senior year’s rocking. Until Aria figures out the true identity of the hot new guy…He’s Sax Grayson. Freaking Sax Grayson! She’s dating a multi-platinum artist. She’s kissing a Grammy-award winning singer. She’s in a garage band with a rock star!

Lilith: Goddess of Darkness and Light A look at the magick and rituals of the most useful Daemon and Goddess in all magick. Lilith. A daemon to some. A goddess to others. A name which struck fear in the hearts of men and women in the middle ages. A name associated with the most powerful Daemoness in history. A name that is very maligned. She is actually a goddess of feminism, and encompasses all the aspects of her dual nature: Darkness and Light The largest book I have ever written on a single Goddess. Lilith is both Goddess and Daemoness, her powers range all across the spectrum. Over ...

Every freelance writer dreams about making money using their gift of creative communication. In this funny book, which is part memoir, part inspiration and lots of suggestions on how to successfully navigate the publishing world, you will learn how to make money as a freelance writer. Whether you are a new writer, or one who has lots of experience getting published, the tips and ideas will help you meet your goals: more bylines, and more checks! Learn about School Library Publishers, Specialty Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Press Releases, Gift Book Publishers, Textbook Publishers and much ...

A gripping new novel from million-selling author Bernice Bloom "This is the best book yet. I loved it." Mary Brown heads to the beautiful island of St Lucia on the holiday of a lifetime. She’s planning to relax and take things easy. But on the second evening, while walking on the beach, she finds a purse buried in the sand. Inside it is a folded map, a key, and an invitation to a party on a boat the next evening. There’s also an identity card for someone called Cara Jeffries. And...thousands and thousands of dollars. The wallet does not have a phone number, so Mary heads to the boat ...

John Piper shows us the blazing glory of Christ and urges us to set him as the sun at the center of our personal solar systems, so that each area of our life might orbit in the way it was designed to. When Christ is our supreme treasure, we are able to keep money, sex, and power in their proper place, enjoying them and glorifying God with them instead of rejecting them or worshiping them.

What happens when we choose our way over God’s way? What blessings await when we walk in His truth? In Living in the Light of Truth, seasoned pastors Stuart and Paul Woodward draw from decades of ministry experience to show how God’s Word speaks directly to the issues we face today—money, sex, church life, family, identity, and more. With honesty, biblical clarity, and real-life stories, they explore the life-changing consequences of the choices we make in light of God’s truth. This is not just another theological book. It is a practical guide for everyday Christian living, written ...

While most retirement planning books ignore this truth, Holistic Retirement Planning shows us why it's best to address the heart and mind before considering personal finance. Such matters, including goals, values, and purpose, should be the focal point of any retirement plan.

Earth’s oceans are so vast, not even merfolk have explored everywhere. And for good reason. An unexpected call from the CIA seems initially like a routine job, but Agent Michaels has a surprise for her. At a nondescript Agency warehouse, Alex discovers something she never imagined possible and soon finds herself on the way to Atlantis, deep on the ocean floor halfway around the world. Worse, the denizens of the fabled city are locked in a desperate fight for survival against an adversary older than human civilization... and they’re losing. If Alex gets caught up in the undersea war, she...

Trigger decides, against his better judgment, to take a boring case finding missing cash for a big-shot banker. It'll be easy money, he said. Like a vacation, he said. If kidnapping, assault, blackmail, extortion, and domestic terrorism are his idea of a vacation, he should probably stick to banking.

🌋 Plan Smarter. Travel Deeper. Experience the Real Iceland. Have you ever dreamed of soaking in a hidden hot spring, surrounded by silence and steam? Of watching the northern lights from a remote cabin—far from tour buses and noise? Or tasting homemade Icelandic dishes in a cozy, family-run café instead of another overpriced tourist stop? This isn’t a fantasy. It’s the Iceland you deserve to experience. But planning a trip here? It’s not always easy. The weather is unpredictable. The roads can be tricky. And most guidebooks recycle the same crowded routes. The Ultimate Iceland ...

Are you overwhelmed by the thought of estate planning? Does the very mention of trusts, wills, beneficiaries, probate, and taxes make you cringe? If so, you're not alone—67% of Americans don’t have an estate plan in place. They just don’t know where to begin. But it doesn't have to be this way. This book is your comprehensive solution to turning a complex process into a manageable task.

Are you tired of "being stuck" in your business that isn't growing or don't know how to make it happen? 2022 is a year that has three doubles in it. Would you like to double your business this year and become the only one at what you do with a proven step-by-step system? In this step-by-step uniquely written structured workbook, and multi-media action oriented book filled with the right systems and tools, Bimal Shah helps you build a customized proven path to achieving that 200% growth in one year and taking over your industry by becoming unique and different. In Becoming A Pioneer- Book 1,...

Would you like to know how to make your home more energy efficient? Are you wondering if there are simple ways to save money while saving the environment? You really can have the best of both worlds, and it doesn't have to be difficult or complicated! In this book you will learn about some exciting, cutting-edge energy efficient technologies that will help you easily move into the future as a knowledgeable and caring steward of your home and the planet. Written in easy-to-understand language by an electromechanical engineer with advanced degrees, this book will teach you everything you need...