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A true life, how it was done, play by play book, that's full of ups and downs and ultimately culminates with a 20,000% return in real estate. This is a perfect book for anyone starting out or thinking about making a move into a career on Wall Street or an investor in real estate. It's a put it all on the line and let it ride motivational and informative story about starting on Wall Street at a young age of 19, and working up to the major firms and becoming a million dollar producer, then having the 2000 tech wreck take a business apart. After a 10 year build up, with major cycles along the way and finally reaching the million dollar production level comes a complete loss on Wall Street and a total change of direction from tech stocks to real estate. Starting with no cash, only the equity in a home this book proves it's possible to leverage up and grow a business and succeed through sheer force of will. Learn how to zone in on what you really want and get there step by step. Take a bird eyes look at deal analysis and find out what it takes to make them happen.
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MOTIVATING!.......2006-11-15
This is a motivating book about how a Wall Street lover moved to become a real estate guru. This is not a bad read and should be in anyone's library. Please note one key component is his capital, he had something to start with. If you have nothing to start with, you might want to look at asset buildling slowly or partnering up.
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Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds: Learn in 7 Days
A 20,000% Gain in Real Estate: A True Story About the Ups And Downs from Wall Street to Real Estate Leading Up to Phenomenal Ret.......2006-09-30
The book was descent, far from the best book I've read on the subject of real estate investing. However, the author does an excellent job in sharing the tactics that he used to purchase commercial property by using as much
leverage as possible,with a partner. I highly recommend this book and "2 Years to a Million in Real Estate
by Matthew A. Martinez. A MUCH better read and contains allot more information on the same type of concepts
Break out the Calculator.......2006-09-17
$15,000 to $3,000,000 is 20,000% on the button
And $3 million is lowballing it. It's more like $5 million.
Kevin Kingston.
Phenomenally Motivating Story!.......2006-08-01
I read this book a few times and have used the principles outlined to do a couple of deals myself. Similar to the author I used the equity in my house to purchase 2 apartment buildings and now have more equity in those two buildings than I can believe. This is the book that pushed me to do it and I would highly recommend reading it!
I was on the fence about using a credit line to invest in the stock market or real estate, boy am I happy I read this book. It was just what I needed at the right time and helped me realize the importance of cash flow, leverage and principal pay down.
Disregard the authors math.......2006-08-01
First, the title must just be for eye-catching purposes, because no matter how you value his portfolio, he made nowhere close to a 20,000% return on his initial investment. And be forwarned, when he says its a story '... from Wall Street to Real Estate...' he means it. 40 pages of this 124 page book are about his stockbroking career. Having said that, it is a great book about what to look for, even though he himself even says it will probably be next to impossible to find these type of returns in todays market, and how he did it.
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At last, a plain-English guide to Freemasonry-the secret society that's reportedly at the center of Dan Brown's forthcoming novel The Solomon Key
With Freemasonry featured prominently in The Da Vinci Code as well as the hit movie National Treasure, it's no wonder that more and more people are curious about this ancient organization, and interest is sure to intensify when Dan Brown's new blockbuster appears. This balanced, eye-opening guide demystifies Freemasonry, explaining everything from its elaborate rituals and cryptic rites to the veiled symbols and their meanings. The book profiles famous Freemasons throughout history including many of America's Founding Fathers as well as prominent politicians and business leaders offers a balanced assessment of the many controversies and conspiracy theories that continue to swirl around Freemasonry. For anyone who wants an evenhanded overview of Freemasonry's past, present, and future, this guide is the key.
Christopher Hodapp (Indianapolis, IN) is a Mason who has traveled extensively reporting on Masonic practices in Great Britain, France, and elsewhere. He is currently a Past Master and a Master of his lodge. Hodapp edits the lodge newsletter and has written for the Grand Lodge magazine, the Indiana Freemason.
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An Exciting Delve Into Freemasonry.......2007-08-23
This book, which is the first one of three written by different authors and publishers in a similar style over the past couple of years, is a must read for anyone contemplating joining the Craft, so that he might ask intelligent questions of the Brothers he knows and who he will meet. It is wide-ranging in its scope and comprehensive in its coverage.
Great book .......2007-08-16
This book was great it gave a wonderful overview of freemasonry. I read this book before I was initiated. it is very well writen to the point and easy to understand. I recommened this book to anyone that is interested in joining the fraternity or if you are just interested in what it is about. For you Masons out there I have used this book for my friends and family that have asked me about Freemasonry. I gave it to a friend of mine who read it and after reading it has asked if he can join.
The Facts, and nothing but the facts..........2007-08-11
This is a great overview of the history of the Masons and all fraternal organizations and a good overview of the craft. I recommend it to all Masons and Mason-Wannabe's. A good read and great info!
Great resource for the aspiring mason.......2007-06-29
This book has been a great resource for me while learning about the history and structure of the Freemasons. About 4 months ago I finally took the step and petitioned my local lodge. Since then, I have undergone a background check, meet and greet, recommendation process, investigation by a 3 person committee and a ballot in open lodge at which point I was accepted into the fraternity. Since my lodge has "gone dark" for the next 2 months and I am awaiting my Entered Apprentice Degree, I wanted to take the time to study the history and trappings of the Craft WITHOUT ruining the surprise of the rituals. The Author took great care not to expose any Masonic secrets which meant that this was exactly what the Doctor ordered.
I have also purchased The Complete Idiot's Guide to Freemasonry (Complete Idiot's Guide to) and have found that to be an equally compelling read. You can't go wrong with either of these as far as I'm concerned.
An easily accessible text about the organization........2007-06-21
If you are interested in the Freemasons and are willing to accept that they are not to blame for everything from the great flood to 9/11 then you will find this an interesting look at the organization. Sometimes the truth is even stranger then the rumors and this will be the case as you explore there traditions and rituals of the group.
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Conspiracy Theories & Secret Societies For Dummies covers some of the most famous--and infamous--conspiracy theories throughout history, including the assassination of JFK and the death of Princess Diana, Area 51, as well as offer information on secret societies like Opus Dei, the Mafia, and Ninjas. Readers will explore a world of arcane rites and rituals and discover what these societies' objectives are.
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Acclaim for The French War Against America
"A very readable and provocative tale of early Franco-American relations that will please some and infuriate others."
—John Buchanan, author of The Road to Valley Forge: How Washington Built the Army That Won the Revolution
"Harlow Unger has written an amazing tour de force revealing France's two-faced role in the American Revolution and the early Republic. The book also has enormous relevance for contemporary politics. Don't miss it."
—Thomas Fleming, author of Liberty!: The American Revolution
Praise for Lafayette
"Harlow Unger has cornered the market on muses to emerge as America's most readable historian. His new biography of the Marquis de Lafayette combines a thoroughgoing account of the age of revolution, a probing psychological study of a complex man, and a literary style that goes down like cream."
—Florence King, Contributing Editor, National Review
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What they did not teach in high school history.......2006-01-25
Unger reveals and documents France's design for "New France" in supporting the colonies and explains the whys of France's current anymosity towards the USA. It is a history book that captivates like a novel.
The French War Against America: How a Trusted Ally Betrayed Washington and the Founding Fathers.......2005-09-20
I have read this book by Unger as well as his book "Lafayette". Both are written with a great deal of detail and insight with out being dry or boring. Mr. Unger has a great ability to keep the story flowing. You will not loose interest in ether of the books.
Read this book, not the Publisher's Weekly review of it........2005-05-13
I heartily recommend this book and couldn't disagree more with the tendentious review from Publishers Weekly. Unger's documentation is available in his book with endnotes for anyone truly interested to investigate. The Publisher's Weekly review lacks any such counter attempt to actually provide references of Unger's supposed errors. The review takes certain of Unger's adjectives out of context in an attempt to suggest that Unger
is just name-calling. This is an unworthy ploy designed to seduce the casual reader.
Unger uses hard data in making his case against the French but the Publisher's Weekly review would have one believe he relies on adjectives alone. This is an inaccurate and incomplete description of what Unger actually does, but the charge of "argument by adjective" is exactly what is done by the reviewer in criticizing Unger. The Publisher's Weekly review relies primarily on adjectives or conclusory statements such as: "provocative but flawed," "not-startling," "exaggerates,"and "shrill," which serve as a feeble substitutes for any reliably significant commentary on the book.
Unger details, with more than adequate documentation, French efforts to topple George Washington, French efforts to invade Louisiana, French efforts to betray the American peace negotiators after the Revolutionary War, as well as other examples of French treachery. What the book details is a string of French actions designed specifically to harm the United States. Intentionally and deceptively taking steps to harm an "ally" is accepted by the Publisher's Weekly review as France simply basing "its diplomacy on its perceived self-interests." The Publisher's Weekly review is fraudulent and I am confident that in any debate, Unger would shred the reviewer. Of course, that debate won't happen as "bologna fears the grinder."
I have no problem with critical reviews, and when they are well-done, they enhance what I get out of a book. Neither the Publisher's Weekly reviewer's adjectives nor conclusory comments serve to advance the discussion of a very interesting topic for both the historian and political observer. I stand by my recommendation of the book and welcome hard evidence of any errors that the book might contain - adjectives will not suffice.
While the bulk of the book focuses on the period just before, during and after the Revolutionary War, Unger also gives some attention to more modern events. He discusses the phenomenon of current French leaders all being ENARCHS or graduates of the Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA plus the Latin/Greek suffix "arch" meaning "chief,")
Here are some examples of insights he shares:
"... enarchs have badly undermined the French economy by discouraging free enterprise, limiting investments in creative genius and modern invention, stunting expansion of the arts and sciences, and discouraging individual initiative. Harvard University's endowment alone, for example, is more than double the combined annual budgets of all universities in France. " p. 251
"Impotent or not, France and the French continue to plot against
America. As de Villepin boasts, "France is obsessed with power . . . galvanized by conquest. It is a national disease passed down through the ages . . . we have never learned to live in partnership . . . France is still aflame with the passions of a great nation, fervently defending her rightful place in history." p. 252.
This book combines great historical research with fascinating insights into modern day events. A great read for those with an interest in these areas.
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A Conspiracy of Optimism explains the controversy now raging over the U.S. Forest Service’s management of America’s national forests. Confronted with the dual mandate of production and preservation, the U.S. Forest Service decided it could achieve both goals through more intensive management. For a few decades after World War Two, this “conspiracy of optimism” masked the fact that high levels of resource extraction were destroying forest ecosystems.
The effects of intensive management—massive clear-cuts, polluted streams, declining wildlife populations, and marred scenery—initiated several decades of environmental conflict that continues to the present. Hirt documents the roots of this conflict and illuminates recent changes in administration and policy that suggest a hopeful future for federal lands.
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Confusion and Clearcuts.......1998-09-15
In the current debates over resource management and environmental degradation, the role of government and its interaction with its various constituencies is very important. A Conspiracy of Optimism effectively examines the multiple mandates of the United States Forest Service since World War II and how under increasing political and economic pressure it has chosen to satisfy the demands of politicians, the logging industry, and outdoor recreationalists. What emerges from this well-documented and cogently written monograph is a portrait of mismanagement, confusion, and overharvest taking place beneath and behind the oft-stated and repeated mantras of sustainable yield. Anyone seeking to understand the logging controversies of the current day must read this book.
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Forests and their Environment (Science and our Future)
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Forests and their Environment examines the nature of forests and the environment in Australia, the management of the forest, its economic importance and non-economic value. Specific attention is given to environmental issues associated with forest management. The language level has been guided by a specialist editor to ensure students can comprehend the topic. The book is most relevant to the curriculum as this is an area studied by a range of secondary school levels. The author has worked with the expertise of CSIRO to include the most recent scientific research on forests and their management. The book will be most useful to students of science, geography, environmental studies and social science in secondary schools.
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Forests for the Future (Protecting Our Planet)
Edward Parker
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Future of Our Tropical Rainforests (Our Only Earth)
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Bruce Campbell
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Our Forests, Our Future
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Our forests currently face many crises, ranging from barren land in many developing countries, to die-back trees in polluted parts of Europe, to the less tangible consequences of forest decline for planetary stability. The issues require urgent attention. Our Forests, Our Future answers this need. Coverage advocates radical reform of policies, calls for new political leadership, more personal involvement from men and women throughout the world, and more science.
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Protecting Forests (Our World, Our Future)
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Trees and People: Forestland Ecosystems and Our Future
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