John Brooks è stato un acclamato giornalista finanziario per il New Yorker, rinomato per le sue penetranti esplorazioni di Wall Street e del mondo aziendale. Ha scritto dieci libri di saggistica che hanno esaminato criticamente le complessità del business e della finanza, molti dei quali sono diventati classici intramontabili. Sebbene sia conosciuto principalmente per i suoi scritti finanziari, Brooks ha anche dimostrato la sua versatilità letteraria attraverso tre romanzi e acute recensioni di libri per importanti pubblicazioni, consolidando la sua reputazione di autore poliedrico.
Winner of the Teachers' Choice Award 2019. Ruby describes emotions to her Robot, who doesn't know what they are or how they feel. She teaches him what each feels like (love feels like a box of butterflies!) and when she feels them (I sometimes feel that way when I'm told no more TV!). This book is an introduction to social-emotional learning and affective education for kids.
"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 book explores the Dreyer/Pollen controversy and offers fresh perspectives on naval gunnery during the Battle of Jutland. It delves into historical debates and reexamines key events, providing insights that challenge traditional narratives. Through detailed analysis, the author sheds light on the complexities of naval warfare and the implications of the controversy on military strategy and technology.
Presents twelve stories of success or disasters among prominent companies, including the disastrous Ford Edsel, the rise of Xerox, and the scandal at General Electric.
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.
Set in a richly imagined world, this tale follows the journey of a young hero as they navigate political intrigue, ancient prophecies, and the struggle between good and evil. With a cast of diverse characters, including allies and adversaries, the story explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the quest for identity. As the protagonist uncovers hidden truths about their past, they must confront their destiny and the fate of their realm, leading to an epic confrontation that will change everything.
John Brooks transforms complex subjects like price-fixing scandals in the industrial electronics market into engaging narratives filled with humor. His storytelling features richly developed characters and is set against the backdrop of significant moments in the business world, making potentially dry topics both entertaining and accessible.