Bücher von William Green

In-depth interviews with more than forty of the world's super-investors reveal that the keys to wealth and business success hold other life lessons as well.

The Life and Adventures of a Cheap Jack, by One of the Fraternity is a memoir written by William Green. The book is a fascinating account of the life of a cheap jack, a traveling salesman who sold a variety of goods at fairs and markets across England in the late 19th century. Green's memoir provides a rare glimpse into the world of the cheap jack, a profession that was both respected and reviled in equal measure.Throughout the book, Green recounts his many adventures on the road, from the highs of making a big sale to the lows of being swindled by dishonest customers. He also describes the many colorful characters he met during his travels, including fellow cheap jacks, gypsies, and the occasional wealthy patron.Despite the challenges he faced, Green loved his life as a cheap jack and took great pride in his work. He believed that his profession was an important part of the fabric of English society, providing a vital service to people who might not otherwise have access to the goods they needed.Overall, The Life and Adventures of a Cheap Jack, by One of the Fraternity is a fascinating and entertaining memoir that offers a unique perspective on a bygone era in English history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of commerce, as well as those who enjoy tales of adventure and travel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Wie wird man reicher, weiser und vor allem glücklicher? Und wer kann darauf eine Antwort geben?Der renommierte Finanzjournalist William Green hat für »Über die Kunst, reicher, weiser und glücklicher zu sein« Hunderte von Stunden exklusiver Interviews mit mehr als 40 der reichsten Investoren der Welt geführt. Das Ergebnis ist ein einmaliges und gleichsam tiefgründiges Werk, das zeigt, welche Eigenschaften und Fähigkeiten nötig sind, um im Leben erfolgreich zu sein.Die größten Investoren sind Außenseiter und Individualisten, die überlieferte Weisheiten infrage stellen und deren Erfolg in hohem Maße auf ihrer Fähigkeit beruht, rationaler, strenger und objektiver zu denken. Sie sind Meister darin, ihre Chancen auf langfristigen Erfolg an den Märkten und im Leben bewusst zu maximieren und gleichzeitig das Risiko von Katastrophen zu minimieren. Sie ziehen tiefe Erkenntnisse aus den unterschiedlichsten Bereichen, haben ein bemerkenswertes Gespür für Trends, üben sich in asketischer Disziplin und haben eine hohe Toleranz für Schmerzen. Aber sind diese Fähigkeiten übertragbar? Und haben sie uns außer dem Geldverdienen noch etwas beizubringen? Green zeigt, dass die besten Investoren uns nicht nur lehren, wie wir reich werden können, sondern auch, wie wir unsere Fähigkeit verbessern, Entscheidungen zu treffen, Risiken einzuschätzen, kostspielige Fehler zu vermeiden, Widerstandsfähigkeit aufzubauen und Unsicherheit zu unserem Vorteil zu nutzen.Lernen Sie die Denkweise vieler der größten Anlageexperten kennen, von Sir John Templeton bis zu Buffetts Vize Charlie Munger, von ETF-Erfinder Jack Bogle bis zum Mathematik-Professor Ed Thorp, von Will Danoff bis zum indischen Value-Investment-Guru Mohnish Pabrai, von Bill Miller bis Laura Geritz, die in Unternehmen in der ganzen Welt investiert, von Joel Greenblatt, dem Gründer von Gotham Capital, bis hin zu Howard Marks, dessen Shareholder-Letters selbst Warren Buffett nie verpasst. Dieses Buch erklärt, wie sie denken, warum sie erfolgreich sind, und liefert damit wertvolle Erkenntnisse, die Sie nicht nur finanziell, sondern auch beruflich und persönlich bereichern werden.

Observations on the Superior Efficacy of the Red Peruvian Bark - in the cure of agues and other fevers: interspersed with occasional remarks on the treatment of other diseases by the same remedy is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1783.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Mamod steam engines are great pieces of engineering from the past that can range from up to nearly 80 years old. In this book holds the complete history of Mamod from 1936 to present, everything about how to steam your engine up and much more. As well as this, it is a complete guide to restoring, repairing and maintaining Mamod steam engines with separate chapters covering the SE/SP/MM range TE1/a, SR1/a, canopy roof and LW1 lumber wagon. This book holds educational value, where there are chapters which take thermodynamic principles to explain just exactly what makes Mamod steam engines work, with diagrams to aid these explanations. With the assistance of many associates including Mamod themselves, this book is truly one for anyone interested in Mamods or steam engines for that matter and for restorers of these engines too. From the creator of RestoringMamods.com, this is a full 109 page book with nearly 250 images and over 37,500 words. This is the Layman's Guide To Mamod Steam Engines.

The essays in this volume explore the phenomenon of foreign industrial recruitment in terms of the experience of six mid-American states--Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee--in attracting Japanese automobile assembly facilities.

In this volume a distinguished group of political scientists, policy analysts, and energy planners apply the critical tools of economic, scientific, and political analysis in an attempt to illuminate why the dream of synthetic fuels development has ended, at least temporarily.