John Brooks Knihy

Used.Acceptable Condition.Softcover.By J.A. brooks.144 Pages.The East End,City and North.1982.Printed in England.Minor Wear present.

The Battle of Jutland, fought between the British and German fleets in 1916, was the greatest naval engagement of the First World War. John Brooks presents a full account of the Battle, based on contemporary sources, which offers challenging new interpretations of the action and of its technologies, tactics and leadership.

"Once in Golconda is a dramatic chronicle of the breathtaking rise, devastating fall, and painstaking rebirth of Wall Street in the years between the wars. Focusing on the lives and fortunes of some of the era's most memorable traders, bankers, boosters, and frauds, John Brooks brings to vivid life all the ruthlessness, greed, and reckless euphoria of the '20s bull market, the desperation of the days leading up to the crash of '29, and the bitterness of the years that followed." --Barnes and Noble website.

'The best business book I've ever read.' Bill Gates, Wall Street Journal 'The Michael Lewis of his day.' New York Times What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself. This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America.

The 1960s were a speculative era on Wall Street, marked by growth and success for small investors, which ended abruptly with the crashes of the 1970s. Brooks chronicles this adventurous and humorous period, blending solid reporting with a casual narrative style, revealing the dual nature of Wall Street as a source of hope and chaos.

Building on the successful City Guide series, Jarrold Publishing are pleased to announce the latest addition to the range, London. This attractive pictorial guidebook provides everything visitors need to enjoy a day trip or longer break in England's capital, with full details of all the major attractions, superb colour photography and detailed maps. This book represents a new development in the City Guide format, with a greater extent and a fresh, updated design. The guide opens with a brief history of the city from Roman times to the present. The rest of the book is divided clearly into short sections covering major attractions and popular areas of London including The Thames, Royal London, The City of London, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's and Covent Garden. There are also sections covering Museums, Markets and Events. A useful section giving further information (contact details, opening times etc) is included at the end of the book, and informative panels throughout give interesting asides on London characters from the past and other fascinating London facts. photography that Jarrold have made their trademark, along with a useful underground map and two beautiful illustrative maps of attractions along the River Thames that can be reached in a day's walking. The guide will be initially available in English.

South American Handbook 1981 [Nov 06, 1980] Brooks, John

An einem Dienstagmorgen erleben John Brooks und seine Frau den Albtraum aller Eltern: Das eigene Kind stirbt. Casey beendet ihr Leben durch Suizid. Auf der Suche nach Antworten erzählt John Brooks von der schwierigen und dramatischen Beziehung zu seiner Tochter Casey mit einer solchen Offenheit und Ehrlichkeit, dass man sich seiner Geschichte keine Sekunde lang entziehen kann. Gab es Anzeichen, die John Brooks und seine Frau hätten erkennen können? Haben sie etwas falsch gemacht? Wann schlug die Teenager-Rebellion in Selbstzerstörung um? Diese Fragen verfolgen den Vater. Eindringlich erzählt er von den Wutanfällen seiner Tochter, die immer unerreichbarer wird für die Liebe der Eltern und der auch mehrere Therapeuten nicht helfen können. Erst nach ihrem Tod begreifen die Eltern, dass Casey an einer Bindungsstörung litt, die nicht behandelt worden war.