capitalists and financiers

Chronicles how the author became Putin's number one enemy by exposing the Russian leader's campaign to steal and launder hundreds of billions of dollars and kill anyone who stands in his way.

"After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! Pompous developer Wonyong Keum plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. At the city's edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the thousands of hungry and homeless evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats' ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule, no matter the cost" -- Provided by publisher.

On the Road Less Traveled is the inspirational story of Edmund A. Hajim, an American financier and philanthropist who rises from dire childhood circumstances to achieve professional success and personal fulfillment. At age three, Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him in order to seek employment -- mostly in vain -- leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. This establishes a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for Hajim's entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan.

"Relishing their newfound feelings for each other, Korra and Asami leave the Spirit World, but find nothing in Republic City but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! A pompous developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. What's more, the triads have realigned and are in a brutal all-out brawl at the city's borders--where hundreds of evacuees have relocated! In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team and a couple!"-- Provided by publisher.

"By the time his outrageous financial crimes were exposed, financier Bernie Madoff had stolen more than 18 billion dollars from thousands of investors. 'Madoff Talks' offers [an] investigation . . . into the largest Ponzi scheme in world history--and a . . . glimpse into the mind of its chief architect. . . . Author Jim Campbell explores the role of the 'Big Four' Madoff clients, JPMorgan Chase, and hungry 'feeder funds.' . . . This . . . account of the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff reveals what motivated the respected financier to commit such massive a fraud, how Madoff managed to keep the scheme hidden in plain sight, the true scale of all investment losses--including international losses, what Ruth Madoff and the rest of the family knew, and more"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a comprehensive history of Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick, and describes their early partnership as heads of the largest steel mill in American and the 1892 steelworker's strike that transformed that relationship into a bitter feud that lasted over twenty years.

French swindler and scoundrel Augustus Melmotte arrives in London determined to secure a marriage for his daughter that will raise their station in society, and settles on Felix, the adored son of Lady Carbury, who is induced to propose for the sake of securing a fortune.

A guide for people looking to make a career change, with self-assessment questions, tips for repurposing current skills and gaining new ones, an overview of issues for career changers in different age groups, and profiles of such careers as accountant, claims adjuster, financial analyst, loan officer, and more.

Explores the life and legacy of nineteenth century financier J.P. Morgan, whose influence in banking, the steel industry, and manufacturing are still felt today.

Discusses the life and accomplishments of the banking pioneer, John Pierpont Morgan.