What's the matter with Wall Street? And how do we fix it? Even after the global financial meltdown of 2008, economists have clung to Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand" theory of an always self-regulating market that benefits private and public interests alike. But Duke University professor John Staddon i[...]

Michael Brock is a man in a hurry. He's in the fast lane at Drake & Sweeney, a giant Washington law firm. He's a rising star, with no time to waste, no time to toss a few coins into the hands of beggars. No time for a conscience. But a chance violent encounter with a homeless man stops him cold. The[...]

This book is part of TreeTops Fiction, a structured reading programme providing juniors with stories they will love to read. Offering chapter books with full-colour illustrations, written by well-known authors, these stories are full of humour and have real boy appeal. They are tightly levelled all[...]

Painted murals first appeared in Latin America in the early 20th century; in the 1950s, spray-can graffiti associated with Latino gangs followed, notably the "cholo" graffiti of Los Angeles. Today, street art has traveled to nearly every corner of the globe, evolving into a highly complex and ornate[...]

He gave up the money. He gave up the power. Now all he has left is the law.

Michael Brock is billing the hours, making the money, rushing relentlessly to the top of Drake & Sweeney, a giant D.C. law firm. One step away from partnership, Michael has it all. Then, in an instant, it all come[...]

Michael er en ung suksessrik advokat i det prestisjetunge Drake & Sweeney, et stort firma i Washington D.C. Han vil etter planen blir opptatt som partner om tre år, og fremtiden er sikret. En dag kommer en uteligger inn i firmaet og truer med å drepe ham. Overfallsmannen blir drept, mens Michael o[...]

Praise for The Go-Go Years "Those for whom the stock market is mostly a spectator sport will relish the book’s verve, color, and memorable one-liners."—New York Review of Books "Please don’t take The Go-Go Years too much for granted: as effortlessly as it seems to fly, it is nonethele[...]

Develop a Winning Investment Strategy -- with Expert Advice from "The Nation's #1 Money Manager"

Peter Lynch's "invest in what you know" strategy has made him a household name with investors both big and small.

An important key to investing, Lynch says, is to remember that [...]

It is common to hear talk of how music can inspire crowds, move individuals and mobilise movements. We know too of how governments can live in fear of its effects, censor its sounds and imprison its creators. At the same time, there are other governments that use music for propaganda or for torture.[...]

A hot rod is an automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed and acceleration. Hot rods are more than that--they're an American icon. Hot rods can be found on the streets and at the dragstrips. This beautifully illustrated guide provides a history of hot rods in America from their first appearance [...]