A World of Chance: Betting on Religion, Games, Wall Street: Reuven Brenner, Gabrielle A. Brenner, Aaron Brown

Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Did you know that the modern insurance industry is a direct outgrowth of gambling? Did you know that poker provided one of the most important sources of capital for penniless Western frontiersmen in the United States? Did you know that major opera houses of Europe [...]

A World of Chance: Betting on Religion, Games, Wall Street: Reuven Brenner, Gabrielle A. Brenner, Aaron Brown

Editorial Reviews
Review
‘Did you know that the modern insurance industry is a direct outgrowth of gambling? Did you know that poker provided one of the most important sources of capital for penniless Western frontiersmen in the United States? Did you know that major opera houses of Europe [...]

A Random Walk Down Wall Street, Completely Revised and Updated Edition: Burton G. Malkiel

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It’s unlikely that you’ll spot many dog-eared copies of A Random Walk floating amongst the Wall Street set (although bookshelves at home may prove otherwise). After all, a “random walk”–in market terms–suggests that a “blindfolded monkey” would have as much luck selecting a portfolio as a pro. But [...]

The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten Rules for Financial Success: Burton G. Malkiel

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Review
Wake up to the nasty little secrets of Wall Street…and start using these ‘ten rules for financial success.’ — CBS MarketWatch
–This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Product Description
The perfect beginner’s guide from the best-selling author [...]

The Poker Face of Wall Street: Aaron Brown

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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. [...]

A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market: John Allen Paulos

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From Publishers Weekly
We like to think not only that mathematicians are smarter than the rest of us but that by dint of their mastery of numbers, they hold the key to understanding the baffling mysteries of the universe. Alas, Paulos (Innumeracy) says that’s not always [...]

The Random Walk Guide to Investing: Ten Rules for Financial Success: Burton G. Malkiel

Editorial Reviews
Review
Wake up to the nasty little secrets of Wall Street…and start using these ‘ten rules for financial success.’ — CBS MarketWatch
–This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Book Description
The perfect beginner’s guide from the best-selling author [...]

The Poker Face of Wall Street: Aaron Brown

Editorial Reviews
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. [...]

A Mathematician Plays the Stock Market: John Allen Paulos

Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
We like to think not only that mathematicians are smarter than the rest of us but that by dint of their mastery of numbers, they hold the key to understanding the baffling mysteries of the universe. Alas, Paulos (Innumeracy) says that’s not always [...]