History of Finance: From the Origins of Stock Exchanges to Modern Financial Systems.Spanning centuries of evolution, ‘History of Finance: From the Origins of Stock Exchanges to Modern Financial Systems’ explores in depth the development of global finance, from the earliest forms of exchange and trade to the era of cryptocurrencies and decentralised finance. This book offers a detailed analysis of how the financial system has transformed, coping with crises, adapting to technological...

In the quaint town of Weston Springs, Ben Stewart has always been a pillar of strength for his family and community. His dedication to his responsibilities began at a young age, when he shouldered the weight of providing for his widowed mother. But as the years passed by, Ben found himself stuck in a monotonous routine, longing for more. A pivotal moment comes when Ben attends the joyous union of his friends. As he leaves the celebratory event with his loving girlfriend, a spark of realiza...

From setting appropriate goals for each type of fitness to learning how to feed both body and soul, this ground-breaking guide goes beyond the typical health mantras—eat right, exercise regularly, reduce stress—and explores the emotional and physical obstacles to corporeal and spiritual fitness. Based on the immensely successful training of a six-time Ironman triathlete by a renowned Huichol Indian healer, this handbook seeks to remedy the conspicuous absence of spirituality in typical Wes...

Unleash greater potential from your talent by making people a top priority.Most executives would say that people are their most valuable asset; but even with the best intentions of putting employees first, companies can be held back by outdated policies. This business fable highlights 13 talent management principles, illustrating them in action at a fictional company with a charismatic and passionate Chief People Officer. Through the story, you will experience:best practice...

One woman’s explosive true story about her romance with President John F. Kennedy, her role as his liaison to the criminal underworld, and the terrible aftermath that followed.A Dangerous Beauty reveals the harrowing story of the woman at the center of one of America’s greatest political scandals.In 1960, Hollywood socialite Judith Campbell Exner was introduced to Senator John F. Kennedy in the throes of his run for president. Their secret romance ...

How Augustine Can Help You Lead Your Congregation Toward Healing and UnityPastoral ministry often exposes pastors to deep brokenness--in church members, in congregations, and even in themselves--leaving many pastors feeling overwhelmed, isolated, and uncertain. How can a pastor guide a congregation toward healing and unity when these ideals feel so far out of reach?Seasoned pastor and seminary professor Mark D. Allen turns to Augustine of Hippo, a trusted, ...

"The OPTIMISM MINDSET Bible"! Step into a world of possibilities with "The OPTIMISM MINDSET Bible." This book is much more than a simple self-help tool.It's a valuable guide, an map that will lead you through the labyrinth of your mind, opening doors to a brighter future.If you're looking for effective tools to transform your life, then you're in the right place. This book, with over 220 pages of wisdom, is designed to awaken the potential lying within you....

' Brilliant thriller' Publishers WeeklyEveryone is looking for Geiger...Detached and with an innate ability to recognize lies, Geiger was the best of the best in the field of Information Retrieval. Until he was asked to break his only rule and do the unthinkable - to torture a child. Something broke in Geiger's neatly controlled mind, opening up a flood of terrible memories long kept at bay. And now Geiger is missing, presumed dead.But, with no body ever found, ther...

Geiger's business is extracting information. A meticulous torturer, his methods range from the brutal to the psychologically complex, and he will stop at nothing to get the job done. His clients are referred to him from international corporations, government agencies and organised crime; his skills are in worldwide demand. He calls his company Information Retrieval.Geiger only has one rule: that he will never work on a child. So when a client presents Geiger with a twelve-year-old ...

A collection of ten short stories set largely on Chicago's West Side, written over a span of twenty years (1975-1995), that focus on residents of a part of the city whose day-to-day lives have rarely if ever been immortalized in fiction. The anthology features the eponymous "Candle in the Dark," winner of the 1975 Triton College New Writer's Workshop Award for best short story, published in the Fall 1980 issue of AIM Magazine, and the story "Beatitude" originally published as "Bru...

The Unbelievable Truth is a real and honest story from Mark Allen Brooks. In this book, Mark shares his life starting from his childhood and going through years filled with trouble, addiction, and mental health problems. He doesn't try to hide anything. He opens up about the hard times, the bad choices, the people he hurt, and the times he hurt himself.From a young age, Mark struggled with feeling different. He faced abuse, lived with mental illness, and fell deep into a world of d...

Anyone who has spent time in Syracuse, New York, knows that basketball season is the most wonderful time of the year. And while the local popularity of the sport is known nationwide, the region also has a long and rich basketball history. Sports historian Mark Baker traces the evolution of Syracuse's "hoops roots,"? beginning in the early days, when local, national and college basketball organizations were primitive institutions. It was during this time that one of the first teams to gain ...