Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert

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Ever oscillating between absolute triumph and failure, the volatile life of the acrobatic financial genius Eddie Gilbert is a drama bordering on Shakespearean proportions. Jailed two times and on his way to making his third fortune, Eddie Gilbert's is a most entertaining real life story. Although reminiscent of famous financiers, such as Michael Milken, Gilbert's story has yet to be heard.

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Great book!.......2003-09-04

Pick it up and you won't be able to put it down!

Need a new hero in your life?.......2003-08-30

Richard Whittingham has always produced exciting and important books (in military history, police novels, sports history, etc.). So it shouldn't have come as a surprise when I picked up his latest, "Boy Wonder of Wall Street" (biography), and had trouble putting it down. But I was surprised. After all, what's to admire about another financier (yawn), especially one who has been labeled an "embezzler" and a "crook"(ugh)? Well, Whittingham has produced again. "Boy Wonder" is spellbinding. It's a consistently surprising, revealing and ultimately heart-warming tale of a truly unforgettable character. Rarely in biography (and fiction, for that matter) is an ending of sweet redemption so winningly delivered --- and I have given away nothing with that statement except that this is a terrific read that will stay with you a long time. Need a new hero in your life? Eddie Gilbert's your man. Five stars!

The Many Lives of Eddie Gilbert.......2003-06-05

I have known Eddie Gilbert personally for over a decade, and I find that at 80 years old he continues to work as hard as most people in their 30's. He is a driven man, whose ambition is boundless.

This recent book is a swift read and covers the major events in Eddie's life in a well researched and balanced way. From the heights of two separate fortunes to the depths of two jail stints, it is really an amazing story. The most amazing part is that it is true. Eddie Gilbert is still making history today as a very, very successful real estate investor. Everything he touches turns to gold. He is a very loyal family man, who values friendships and would do everything to follow through on his word.

I recommend reading the book, not for its literary merits, which are very modest, but for the truly extraordinary story of the many lives of Eddie Gilbert.

Best business book of the year!.......2003-06-01

This well written book is a facinating review of a very intelligent man that made some poor decisions early in his career and spent most of his life redeeming himself to the public and his friends. It is wonderful to read about his ultimate success in overcoming the adversity of the press, the legal system and the cutthroat Wall Street environment. The book illustrates that it is possible to have been in jail and to be financially successful and respected by family and business associates alike in the end.

The author did a excellent job of researching the material that has resulted in a very factual, objective narrative... but it still reads like a novel!

I would strongly recommend purchasing this book, particularly if you are a business leader that must make people judgements.

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Consumption, culture, and marketing are the central phenomena of our day. This book reflects the growing interest in consumption and consumer culture in an increasing range of social science disciplines. It reflects the convergence of interest in these areas within the humanities, business, and social sciences. Consuming People looks at people in the act of consumption and consumed by the act of consumption. It examines the evolution of the concept and practice of consumption in modern history and its elevation to great significance in everyday life. The book combines academic analysis with a discussion of the possibilities for consuming people in the future. The authors provide insights into modernity and the contemporary condition that will appeal to a wide range of readers in many disciplines.
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The silent night shift: outsourcing agency finds customers eager to relinquish routine, time-consuming tasks.(BROKERS: People, Ideas and Trends shaping ... An article from: Risk & Insurance

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Sootblowers: an oft-neglected, high-energy consuming system.(FOUR MINUTE FOCUS): An article from: Solutions - for People, Processes and Paper

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Sootblowers: an oft-neglected, high-energy consuming system.(FOUR MINUTE FOCUS): An article from: Solutions - for People, Processes and Paper
Alarick Tavares
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CONSUMING PEOPLE
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Of consuming interest: A guide to Titles II & III of the ADA for people with vision loss

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Of consuming interest: A guide to Titles II & III of the ADA for people with vision loss
Scott Marshall
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Chemical education is essential to everybody because it deals with ideas that play major roles in personal, social, and economic decisions. This book is based on three principles: that all aspects of chemical education should be associated with research; that the development of opportunities for chemical education should be both a continuous process and be linked to research; and that the professional development of all those associated with chemical education should make extensive and diverse use of that research. It is intended for: pre-service and practising chemistry teachers and lecturers; chemistry teacher educators; chemical education researchers; the designers and managers of formal chemical curricula; informal chemical educators; authors of textbooks and curriculum support materials; practising chemists and chemical technologists. It addresses: the relation between chemistry and chemical education; curricula for chemical education; teaching and learning about chemical compounds and chemical change; the development of teachers; the development of chemical education as a field of enquiry. This is mainly done in respect of the full range of formal education contexts (schools, universities, vocational colleges) but also in respect of informal education contexts (books, science centres and museums).

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Weathering and erosion are key processes that change our world! Learn how physical and chemical weathering shape our land, and produce Earth's life-sustaining soil. Experience the Earth's dynamic hydrologic cycle on the surface and underground. Learn about rivers, the water table, groundwater, and how water moves and modifies the Earth's surface. Understand the power of glaciers, how they move, shape and subdue the land. Investigate the mountain ranges and the topography of the ocean floor, and explore the unique characteristics of shorelines and beaches. Then travel way up into space for a fascinating look at Earth's landforms from a whole new perspective.

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Hundreds of well-illustrated articles explore the most important fields of science.

Based on content from the McGraw-Hill Concise Encyclopedia of Science & Technology, Fifth Edition, the most widely used and respected science reference of its kind in print, the new Concise Encyclopedia Series delivers:

* Detailed, well-illustrated explanations, not just definitions
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McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Physics
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McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Physics

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With 700 alphabetically arranged articles, including all major fields of physics, this authoritative work covers atomic physics, classical mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, acoustics, electricity and electronics, optics, theoretical physics, and much more. It also details some of the most recent advances and breakthroughs in theoretical and experimental research. A scholarly but accessible introduction to the world of physics for the serious student and nonspecialist alike. Copiously illustrated with graphs, charts, photographs, and line drawings.

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Most Useful Engineering Book I Own!.......2007-07-12

This book explains every physics principle I have heard of clearly and concisely. Topics range from common to truly weird. I ran across 4-D Complex numbers related to motion control systems in satellites (Quaternions) - It is in there. I strongly recommend this book for Engineers (and some pages would make nice wall paper).

McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Physics, 2nd Ed.

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McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Physics, 2nd Ed.
Sybil P., Editor in Chief Parker
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OFN9D6

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Wacky, yet Educational.......2001-08-26

I greatly enjoyed "Babyboomer in Bosnyphilosh". It was filled with slapstick humor and the inevitably crazy situations a man sleeping like Rip Van Winkle would find himself in. Yet at the same time it was very educational. Personally, I believe that a world in which Liberalism has triumphed would be much darker, but Burke uses the craziness to get his point across better than an Orwellian-style work might have. It's Theater of the Absurd at its best!

Laugh, then ponder, then laugh again.......2001-01-03

This book is wonderful! After just a few pages, I was hooked and could not put it down. This is a awesome futuristic, political satire that I really enjoyed. B. Burke sets you up to laugh out loud, stop to ponder the irony, and then laugh out loud again. This is a must read for todays college student or graduate.

The Erie Times=News says :.......2000-12-29

...Burke is obviously a born storyteller. His yarn is highly readable; it moves along with the skill of some much better known writers. Read the full review at GoErie.com entitled Be Ready TO Think And Laugh.

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The only major fleet engagement of World War I, the Battle of Jutland has been surrounded by controversy ever since. The British public felt Admiral Jellicoe had failed – a reaction rooted in a hundred years of the 'Nelson cult', a conviction that anything short of a Trafalgar-style annihilation was letting the side down. True, the German Fleet had sunk more ships and suffered fewer casualties, but the British had forced them to disengage and run for port and were still cruising off Denmark spoiling for a fight. This title recounts in detail how on an early summer's evening in 1916, the two fleets clashed head to head: the events that followed would spark a polemic that still rages today.

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1916 battle off the coast of Denmark and surrounding........2007-09-26

one of the most overlooked causes of WW1,was Germany's desire to have a world class navy(which the British were determined to stop)!! This book shows how close in fact Germany was to having one.Imagine a modernized navy with all the armour,propulsion systems, and fire power but with the electronics and communications little advanced past the age of wooden ships and you have Jutland.From reading this book I wondered how much of the damage inflicted on the "enemy" was actually "friendly fire",this problem,an obvious one when one can't easily discern the opponent was never addressed in this book.Also with all of the explosive gases released by the continuous firing,there would be alot of "accidents"caused when a spark met a trapped gas pocket,not to mention crew error which becomes an even bigger factor in such confusion.This adds alot of meaning to the term "we have met the enemy and he is us".Casualty wise the Germans won,but strategically the British navy forced the Germans to limp home and concentrate more on the development of U-boats.U-boats are a poor mans catch-up weapons much like the SCUD missiles of today used by militarily weak 3rd world nations.Excellent maps and diagrams to follow although the time sequences could be questioned as well as the positions of the ships but i wouldn't have the expertise to do so,so i'll take the author's word,which is as good as the best.

Lots of Disjointed Information.......2007-01-28

I was somewhat disappointed with this book. Volumes in the Osprey Campaign Series range in quality from excellent to mediocre, but most are very good. This volume lies on the mediocre side. A huge amount of information is included in the book, but it's very difficult to decipher. The main problem is a lack of clarity and disjointedness to the writing. For example, in "Opposing Plans" section, plans are never actually discussed. We hear a lot about the direction ships intended to sail and why certain tactics were adopted (like both sides planning to lure ships over submarine cordons), but we never hear about what either side was trying to do. Were they intending to fight a major engagement on May 31, or did it just sort of happen?

There are numerous additional small issues. None of these problems are crippling, but they are all irritating. For example, an extensive order of battle is provided that lists all of the ships that took part in Jutland. However, the list does not indicate the class of each ship (dreadnaught, pre-dreadnaught, battle cruiser, etc). This is a particular problem for the German order of battle, because unlike the British whose ships are organized formations with names like "Cruiser Squadrons" (suggesting that most ships in that section were some form of cruiser), the German formations have names like "Geschwader." Because there is no master list to refer to, and because LOTS of ships involved, it is difficult to tell what kind of ship the author is talking about from one moment to the next. As another example, it is often difficult to tell what type of action is occurring in the battle descriptions; are ships firing at each other? Closing on each other? Closing and firing? etc. This is especially problematic at the start of the battle, but the authors descriptions becomes more clear as the battle progresses.

All that said, this is not really a bad book. The 2D maps are very useful (though they only come into play once the combat is well underway and none show the initial dispositions of the fleets, instead less clear 3D maps are used), there are lots of very nice photographs of WWI-era warship, and there is a lot of information about WWI fleet combat. The real loss is that this could have been a great book but it ends up being merely ok. It would likely be a very useful summary for someone already familiar with the battle, but will probably of less value to someone unfamiliar with it.

Great background, clear story.......2000-11-08

I found this book very informative and enjoyable. It reflects the British point of view, containing many facts, details and anecdotes, just what I had hoped for. The battle itself is somewhat confusing, but the excellent maps the book provides are a big help in following that portion of the story. I did note an apparent color coding error on the first battle map, but the editing is nowhere near the sloppy job done on one of the other books in the series.

As to bias, this is what an intelligent reader expects in such an endeavor. One seeks it when it does not adversely affect the inclusion of all of the facts. The reader easily copes with biased conclusions and the excessive of biased adjectives when they appear. One expects a British author to conclude that Britain won the battle. Probably her population as accepts this as fact, as the Germans also believe that they won the battle. Victory is often controversial, especially to the non-professional reader. Again the experienced reader, with the facts in hand, will draw his own (biased?) conclusion. That is part of the fun!

As to Jutland, one may award the victory according to his personal judgment. Historically, of course, it is generally considered that the tactical victor is the side that retains the battlefield.

Here, I think the world has agreed, the strategic victory belongs to Britain, as she obtained her major objectives, while Germany's surface fleet remained merely a psychological threat restricting, to some extent the use of the British home fleet.

I recommend this book as enjoyable reading to anyone with an interest in the subject.

An badly biased book is a bad book!.......2000-10-06

The author of this book claims a victory for sea control for the British, exagerates damage done to German ships and diminishes those received by British ships. Well, here are some hard facts: Number of ships: German 99; British 159 , Losses: G:11 with 61180 tons Br.:14 with 115025 tons. Personnel losses: G: 2551(6,8%), Br.:6094(11,6% ); Weight of fired shells: German: 85,9 tons , British: 201,1 tons. So, the German fleet sunk about double the battleship tonnage with less than half the metal weight killing more than double the amount of sailors! Now comes the hard question: where is the claimed British victory just somewhat smaller than Nelson's. It must be because I am dumb and German that I can't see it. In fact after the battle the British surface fleet controlled absolutly nothing in the region of Deutsche Bucht to Denmark where however the German fleet did make massive sorties out of this region! And there seemed to be no willingnes whatsoever on the British side to risk their battleships in pitched battle again. So, which sides' moral was dented? Even the best maps and photos couldn't make a book good when it trys to declare victory from defeat because of the author's nationality. So this may be just a good book if you are a: English or b: have at least one other book about the subject for comparison (and you want the good maps and pictures).

One of the Best of the Osprey Campaign Series.......2000-09-12

Author Charles London has set himself a difficult task: to write a 96-page campaign summary of the controversial Battle of Jutland in 1916. This was the only major clash of dreadnought battleships before aircraft changed naval warfare, but its uniqueness and inconclusive results provide ample fodder for competing interpretations.

On the whole, this volume repesents one of the very best of the Osprey Campaign series. The maps are excellent, and provide much better depictions of the action than the sketch maps usually provided in much lengthier works. The strategic level map on page 32 which depicts the opening moves is one of the best I have seen, including locations of all U-Boats and British submarines (unfortunately he did leave out Zeppelin patrol areas). Both the photographs and artwork are of excellent quality. This volume is a valuable visual companion to John Campbell's technical Jutland: An Analysis of the Fighting, which lacks photos and decent maps.

On the negative side, the author is rather blatantly biased toward the British. There is little or no mention of significant damage to British dreadnoughts, including the seven hits on HMS Malaya, the six hits on HMS Barham and the torpedo hit on HMS Marlborough (all three of which had close calls with sinking). On the other hand, damage to German ships is sometimes exaggerated; such as when the author claims that three German pre-dreadnoughts were hit when in fact, two were hit by one shell each (minor damage) and the third suffered one sailor killed from a shell splinter. The author alludes to the German advantage in night fighting but fails to mention that they had starshells, while the British did not.

The author makes selective use of the vast technical data available on Jutland. He notes that both sides gunnery was about the same - 3% probability of hits and that the various advantages and defects of their ship designs canceled each other out. In fact, the British obtained 2.75% hits of rounds fired versus 3.39% for the Germans. In the initial battlecruiser action, the German edge was even more lop-sided: the Germans scored 44 hits versus only 17 hits for the numerically-superior British.

Organizationally, this volume would have done better to provide strict time delimiters, to break the action into phases. Instead, the author uses the "flow" style, which gets very confusing after the initial battlecruiser action. The maps help to sort out the battle, but the text does not. One wonders also why the author included photographs of the Goeben, and ships sunk in the Falklands Battle two years prior to Jutland, but no photos of several major ships such as the Lutzow and Pommerm which were sunk there.

Finally, the author seems somewhat unsatisfied with the indecisive conclusion of Jutland, as everyone always seems to be, except perhaps the Germans. The author uses the fact that the Grand Fleet "remained on the battlefield" the next morning to claim a victory for sea control and assert that Jellicoe would have won any follow-up engagement off the Horn Reef. Here the author's bias ignores the fact that the Grand Fleet had lost all cohesion after twelve hours of fighting; most of the destroyers were separated in the night action and three dreadnoughts had wandered off 45 miles away from the main body. Certainly Jellicoe had the strength to finish off any German cripples, but any renewed battle would have witnessed a thoroughly-spread out Grand Fleet fighting in minimal visibility conditions. Any action on 1 June would likely have been a scaled-down repeat of the previous day: ships blundering into each other in the haze and quick, furtive exchanges of gun fire. More ships might have been sunk, but without radar, air support, better navigation and improved communications, the clash of dreadnoughts could not be decisive in 1916.

Despite the author's bias and certain errors, this volume is still a valuable adjunct to any Jutland collection. Just remember to keep other works handy to sort out the omissions.

Jutland 1916 : Clash of the Dreadnoughts
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Jutland 1916 : Clash of the Dreadnoughts
Charles London
Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OREXC0

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What an Eye-Opener!.......1999-10-05

The result of the author's PhD dissertation at MIT, book looks for correlations in 100+ long term economic data sets from over 500 years of Western economic history. He finds that long cycles are statistically real. Provides an overview of the various theoritical schools and their interrelations.

Would you believe that Trotsky predicted the 1990-92 business downturn!

This book sent me on a very enlightening reading spree amongst it's extensive bibliography.

All-in-all, a great read for a dissertation.

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In this book, Tim Clark tells the story of subsequent efforts to save the black-footed ferret, showing how it points up the necessity of finding new ways to conserve and restore species. According to Clark, the problems facing conservation are not fundamentally biological but stem from human systems-policy decisions, organizational priorities, and professional rivalries. The focus in conservation, he says, must shift from science to practical problem solving.

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A must-read for environmental policymakers.......2007-08-16

Very informative and enlightening book on the environmental decisionmaking, especially when it comes to endangered species programs.

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