Modern Money

As the founder of financial futures and initiator of Globex, the world’s first global electronic trading system, Leo Melamed revolutionized the finance industry. Man of the Futures, his definitive memoir, recounts Melamed’s journey from Holocaust survivor and accidental runner at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), to one of the most prominent leaders in the world of finance.

Curious about starting as an angel investor but never knew where to start? Angel investing offers amazing rewards to those who venture into this venture. This venture is all about finding those start-ups and the founders that shine with their passion and ideas and solve the painful problems we all experience with their vision and innovative thinking. Angel Investor School will give you the tools to change the world through investment, supporting new technologies and ideas.

The turn of the 2020s will mark an extremely rare convergence of low points for multiple political, economic, and demographic cycles. The result will be a major financial crash and global upheaval that will dwarf the Great Recession of the 2000s - and maybe even the Great Depression of the 1930s. We're facing the onset of what Dent calls "Economic Winter". In Zero Hour, he and Andrew Pancholi explain all of these cycles, which influence everything from currency valuations to election returns, from economic growth rates in Asia to birthrates in Europe.

This audiobook will make you more like a disciple and less like a consumer with your money.

In April 2020, the United States will embark on what has been called "the largest peacetime mobilization in American history": the decennial population census. It is part of a tradition of counting people that goes back at least three millennia and now spans the globe. In The Sum of the People, data scientist Andrew Whitby traces the remarkable history of the census, from ancient China and the Roman Empire, through revolutionary America and Nazi-occupied Europe, to the steps of the Supreme Court.

In Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy, the revolutionary, acclaimed book, radio series and podcast, best-selling economist Tim Harford introduced us to a selection of 50 radical inventions that changed the world. Along the way he entertained us with a myriad of great stories and revealed some of the most surprising landmarks in our history.

Modern portfolio theory has failed investors. A change in direction is long overdue. In Getting Back to Business, dividend-investing guru Daniel Peris proposes a radical new approach - radical in that it does away with MPT in favor of a more intuitive, common-sense approach practiced by business people in their own affairs everyday: cash returns on cash investments.

Investing is a great way to start building wealth and achieving your financial goals, no matter your age or previous experience. But it also comes with its share of risks, and it’s easy to lose all your money if you don’t know what you’re doing.

Are you ready to master money? One of the richest and most famous men in the world, P.T. Barnum wrote, "Money is in some respects like fire; it is a very excellent servant but a terrible master." This book contains his twenty golden rules for making money and living well.

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is today." - What is this book about? This book will teach you how to achieve financial independence in the shortest amount of time possible. It profiles people who have achieved financial independence and retired early. Sometimes VERY early. Why does this book exist? The traditional concept of retirement is a weird one. At some point, society decided everyone should spend their younger and healthier years trading their time for money with the hope that maybe someday you will have enough money so you don't need to work ...

Hay innovaciones, ideas e inventos que permiten curar el cáncer. Otras nos permiten llegar a nuestros destinos de vacaciones mucho más deprisa. Son divertidas. Generan dinero. Y, por descontado, los inventos tienen éxito porque resuelven un problema que alguien, en algún lugar, quiere resolver. El arado, por ejemplo, tuvo éxito porque ayudó a los agricultores a producir más comida con menos esfuerzo.

Tiny homes aren’t for everyone. Living in a tiny home is a passion that some people just don’t have, but you do! Tiny homes have become so popular because it creates a simple way of living. Not only are they so much cheaper than building a standard house, but they have more authenticity, more personality, and double the fun! Venturing into real estate can be hard but with tiny homes, it can be as simple as one, two, three! You are probably out there in the world trying to find ways to build your wealth.

The Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises is increasingly recognized as one of the most important originators of modern economic thought. This book studies his ideas in a clear and systematic way and pulls out from Mises's own writings the main themes of his work. Mises's central theme is an emphasis on microeconomics. All real economic decisions, he insists, are taken by particular people at particular times and places; the motivating forces, therefore, are personal and psychological.

In this fascinating book, Johann Chapoutot, one of France’s most brilliant historians, traces the profound links between Nazism and the principles of modern corporate management, our definitions of success, and a concept of personal freedom that masks rigid hierarchical structures of power and control.

The digital world offers multiple opportunities for teens to fast-track and grow finances at a young age. But because of its constantly evolving nature, most teens struggle to apply old and new financial concepts and strategies that could make or break the road to financial independence. This guide to personal finance will equip teens with essential money skills and empower you to look forward to the future

Having a will is important, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Without a comprehensive plan, your family can get tangled up in frustrating and stressful legalities for years. Even if you’re in the process of getting an estate settled and things are going horribly wrong, it’s not too late. You can get back on track with what you know your loved one wanted. Most importantly, you can do your own estate and crisis planning, and get it right the first time.

Dive deep into a comprehensive study of corporate finance and master the essential skills to make strategic decisions that drive the success of your business. With this comprehensive guide, you will be ready to make strategic financial decisions that drive the growth and sustainability of your business.

The real estate industry is a unique industry. You can earn a real estate license, but it will not teach you how to sell real estate. No one knows how to sell real estate as the result of attending real estate school. Agents need to know how to operate their own business, and they need to develop a business plan based on the market they want to serve. It's also your responsibility to educate yourself on the latest trends in your local community and the technology you can use to reach that community. This audiobook will help.

Awaken your inner magic with candles and quartz. This is a complete guide for "Modern Witches" who wish to explore the transformative power of these ancient elements. Through clear explanations, this book will teach you how to use candles and quartz to manifest your desires, find emotional balance, strengthen your intuition and create a fuller, more meaningful life. From the basics of candle magic to the therapeutic benefits of crystals, this book will provide you with all the tools you need to begin your own spiritual journey.

The story of the "Lentil Underground" begins on a 280-acre homestead rooted in America's Great Plains: the Oien family farm. Forty years ago, corporate agribusiness told small farmers like the Oiens to "get big or get out." But 27-year-old David Oien decided to take a stand, becoming the first in his conservative Montana county to plant a radically different crop: organic lentils. Unlike the chemically dependent grains American farmers had been told to grow, lentils make their own fertilizer and tolerate variable climates, so their farmers aren't beholden to industrial methods.