Books with author John Brooks

Once in Golconda "In this book, John Brooks-who was one of the most elegant of all business writers-perfectly catches the flavor of one of history's best-known financial dramas: the 1929 crash and its aftershocks. It's packed with parallels and parables for the modern reader." -From the Foreword by Richard Lambert Editor-in-Chief, The Financial Times 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. Praise for Once in Golconda "A fast-moving, sophisticated account.embracing the stock-market boom of the twenties, the crash of 1929, the Depression, and the coming of the New Deal. Its leitmotif is the truly tragic personal history of Richard Whitney, the aristocrat Morgan broker and head of the Stock Exchange, who ended up in Sing Sing." -Edmund Wilson, writing in the New Yorker "As Mr. Brooks tells this tale of dishonor, desperation, and the fall of the mighty, it takes on overtones of Greek tragedy, a king brought down by pride. Whitney's sordid history has been told before..But in Mr. Brooks's hands, the drama becomes freshly shocking." -Wall Street Journal "It's all there in Once in Golconda-the avarice of an era that favored the rich; and the later anguish of myriads of speculators doomed by a bloated market, easy credit, and their own cupidity and stupidity." -Saturday Review

A collection of true stories about money, the stock market, and high finance from the Gerald Loeb Award–winning “unbelievable business writer” (Bill Gates). For decades, author and New Yorker staff writer John Brooks was renowned for his keen intelligence, in-depth knowledge, and uniquely engaging approach to the dramas and personalities of the financial and business worlds. With a style of prose that “turns potentially eye-glazing topics . . . into rollicking narratives,” Brooks proved that even the bottom line can be moving, hilarious, and infuriating all at once (Slate). Here are three of his most fascinating works, which still resonate today. Business Adventures: This collection of entertaining short features is a brilliant example of Brooks’s talents, covering subjects such as the Edsel disaster, the rise of Xerox, and how corruption may be an irreparable part of the corporate world. “Brooks’s deeper insights about business are just as relevant today as they were back then.” —Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal Once in Golconda: An incisively examined chronicle of the euphoric financial climb of the twenties, the ruinous stock market crash of 1929, and the unbelievable hardship and suffering that followed in its wake. “Brooks is truly willing to give up his own views to get inside the mind of all his subjects.” —National Review The Go-Go Years: A humorous look at the staggering “go-go” growth of the 1960s stock market and the ensuing crashes of the 1970s in which fortunes were made overnight and lost even faster. “An unusually complex and thoughtful work of social history.” —The New York Times

This new book reviews critically recent studies of fire control, and describes the essentials of naval gunnery in the dreadnought era. With a foreword by Professor Andrew Lambert, it shows how, in 1913, the Admiralty rejected Arthur Pollen's Argo system for the Dreyer fire control tables. Many naval historians now believe that, consequently, British dreadnoughts were fitted with a system that, despite being partly plagiarised from Pollen's, was inferior: and that the Dreyer Tables were a contributory cause in the sinking of Indefatigable and Queen Mary at Jutland. This book provides new and revisionist accounts of the Dreyer/Pollen controversy, and of gunnery at Jutland. In fire control, as with other technologies, the Royal Navy had been open, though not uncritically, to innovations. The Dreyer Tables were better suited to action conditions (particularly those at Jutland). Beatty's losses were the result mainly of deficient tactics and training: and his battlecruisers would have been even more disadvantaged had they been equipped by Argo. It follows the development of the Pollen and Dreyer systems, refutes the charges of plagiarism and explains Argo's rejection. It outlines the German fire control system: and uses contemporary sources in a critical reassessment of Beatty's tactics throughout the Battle of Jutland.

JOHN Name Tracing Workbook – Preschoolers Kindergarten Practice Workbook - Toddlers Writing Notebook - Learn How to Write JOHN - Preschoolers Activities Teaching your child the basics of writing is a difficult task especially if he or she is full of energy and finds it more difficult to focus. In order to give him a push in the first years of school or kindergartner, we are presenting a revolutionary way of teaching your baby the basics of the alphabet: the name tracing workbook for children. Why our workbook? The name tracing workbook has been designed specifically to teach children the basic of spelling and writing. By learning to write his own name, your child will develop the abilities and skills needed in the first years of schools while having fun. The 100 pages activity book is the perfect choice if you are searching to invest in your child’s education from the beginning so don’t hesitate and get him the only workbook he needs! LEARNING THE FIRST LETTERS: teaching your toddler the first letters and how to spell his or her name is difficult, which is why we have designed a special workbook that will make the learning process easier and a lot more fun, adding to the baby’s educational fund. PERSONALIZED WORKING: the name is the first word any child should learn how to spell, but it is almost impossible to find special help for that task. JOHN Name Tracing Workbook is divided in 12 themed chapters that will teach your toddler how to spell his or her name in a fun and interactive way. WHAT IT CONTAINS: JOHN Name Tracing Workbook counts no less than 100 pages divided in 12 themed sheets that propose recognition activities, letter tracing practice and letter games, that are sure to teach your child the basics of writing and spelling. FOR TODDLERS: JOHN Name Tracing Workbook is made especially for children aged 3 to 6 so your son or daughter will be well prepared for both kindergarten and first grade! Learning the alphabet will be a piece of cake if your kid will already have the foundation letter tracing so why not give him a head start in school. THE PERFECT GIFT: offering a present to a toddler that is both fun and parents-approved is an almost impossible task, but the name tracing workbook has it all: it is educational, personalized and made especially for youngsters ages 3 to 6 so, if you’re trying to bring a smile on a kid’s face, this is it!

This new book reviews critically recent studies of fire control, and describes the essentials of naval gunnery in the dreadnought era. With a foreword by Professor Andrew Lambert, it shows how, in 1913, the Admiralty rejected Arthur Pollen's Argo system for the Dreyer fire control tables. Many naval historians now believe that, consequently, British dreadnoughts were fitted with a system that, despite being partly plagiarised from Pollen's, was inferior: and that the Dreyer Tables were a contributory cause in the sinking of Indefatigable and Queen Mary at Jutland. This book provides new and revisionist accounts of the Dreyer/Pollen controversy, and of gunnery at Jutland. In fire control, as with other technologies, the Royal Navy had been open, though not uncritically, to innovations. The Dreyer Tables were better suited to action conditions (particularly those at Jutland). Beatty's losses were the result mainly of deficient tactics and training: and his battlecruisers would have been even more disadvantaged had they been equipped by Argo. It follows the development of the Pollen and Dreyer systems, refutes the charges of plagiarism and explains Argo's rejection. It outlines the German fire control system: and uses contemporary sources in a critical reassessment of Beatty's tactics throughout the Battle of Jutland.

In book three of the Bobby Bright series, the world's first talking Christmas tree light bulb faces his greatest challenge ever. The McGillicuddys are going to Spain this Christmas to visit their nine-year old grandson, Remington--and Bobby Bright, the world's most amazing and magical Christmas tree light bulb, is also determined to go. Find out how Bobby smuggles himself and his family of bulbs to Madrid. Cheer for Remington when he becomes lost in the dark streets of Madrid and only Bobby and a strange homeless woman can save him. Bobby Bright Spends Christmas in Spain explores the famous attractions of Madrid and allows young readers to learn unique Spanish Christmas traditions and special Spanish words. Join Remington, Bobby, and all the bulbs as they celebrate the twelve days of Christmas, attend a fantastic party, and see one of the biggest parades in the world. Then, when it's time for the McGillicuddys to return home to America, discover the shocking news that could change Remington's life forever, and gives Bobby and his bulb family a chance to have their greatest year ever.

How does political change take hold? In the 1850s, politicians and abolitionists despaired, complaining that the "North, the poor timid, mercenary, driveling North" offered no forceful opposition to the power of the slaveholding South. And yet, as John L. Brooke proves, the North did change. Inspired by brave fugitives who escaped slavery and the cultural craze that was Uncle Tom's Cabin, the North rose up to battle slavery, ultimately waging the bloody Civil War.While Lincoln's alleged quip about the little woman who started the big war has been oft-repeated, scholars have not fully explained the dynamics between politics and culture in the decades leading up to 1861. Rather than simply viewing the events of the 1850s through the lens of party politics, "There Is a North" is the first book to explore how cultural action―including minstrelsy, theater, and popular literature―transformed public opinion and political structures. Taking the North's rallying cry as his title, Brooke shows how the course of history was forever changed.

A deadly tornado approaches and a Christmas tree light saves the day? Only if that bulb is Bobby Bright, the world's most amazing and magical bulb. The McGillicuddy family experiences another year of excitement including a tornado, a serious bed-jumping accident, and several accidents created by goofy Mr. McGillicuddy. The Bright family, the only strand of talking Christmas tree lights in the universe, is back to save the McGillicuddys from harm and, in so doing, teach the reader valuable lessons about teamwork, obedience, and love of family. And, for the first time ever, you will be able to learn some actual words in the bulbs' own unique language, 'Bulbese.' (See the special page inside.) It's another thrilling Bobby Bright adventure filled with danger, tears, laughter, special friendships, and a surprise ending that will leave you asking, what next?

Bobby Bright Becomes a Professor (And is Lost at Sea) After last Christmas, Remington's grandparents left their mysterious strand of lights with their grandson when they returned home from Spain. Remington can now be with his bulbs every day. This is the perfect time to experiment with something he's wondered for a long, long time. Can Bobby say more than just his name? Thus begins hours of lessons for Bobby Bright, the world's most magical Christmas tree light. However, while Bobby is trying so hard to say human words, suddenly Remington also becomes a student. He is challenged to say some words in Bobby's language of Bulbese. By the time summer arrives and Mr. and Mrs. McGillicuddy return for a visit, Bobby and Remington have both earned their diplomas. And just with every school year, it ends with summer vacation. Remington and his family head to the beach. But the fun turns to tragedy when Remington loses Bobby as they frolic among the waves of the Mediterranean Sea. In the last three years Bobby Bright has saved members of his own family and the McGillicuddys, but now the world's most amazing bulb faces the biggest challenge of his lifesaving himself. Bobby Bright Meets His Maker (The Shocking Truth is Revealed) Remington and his parents have returned home from living in Spain for the past year and a half. Remington will again enjoy the tiny Christmas tree in his grandparents' guest room and the amazing strand of bulbs that includes his magical friend Bobby Bright. But this year there is another surprise. Mr. and Mrs. McGillicuddy have invited an old relative they met many years ago to join them for Christmas. He is a very lonely man who has been alone for years during Christmas. But now he meets Remington and his parents, and Remington's nanny from Spain and suddenly a strange story is learned. During the days prior to Christmas 'Old Bob' McGillicuddy and Remington become friends and Remington shows him his magical bulb, Bobby. It isn't long before 'Old Bob' realizes the bulbs on the strand have a history that he is very aware of. He knows why and how they became injected with magical powers. When Remington hears the story he knows he must do something that will be very painful. He makes the decision to give Bobby Bright and his family of bulbs away forever. Just as it is about to happen, the shocking truth is revealed and you the reader will not believe it can be true. But it is, and it is the reason the Bobby Bright story and series will be no more.

An amazing event takes place in the world's largest factory that produces Christmas light bulbs. A strand of bulbs is jolted with an electrical charge and one bulb named Bobby is injected with unique powers. When Bobby and his family of bulbs, who can actually talk among themselves, arrive at the McGillicuddy's house, they are expecting to shine brilliantly and make people happy. The very opposite happens and for nine years Bobby and his family are relegated to the back of the McGillicuddy's Christmas tree. Then in the tenth year, a series of events, topped off by Bobby's magical powers, gives the Bright family strand a real chance to shine. The fun really begins when the McGillicuddy's grandson, Remington, shows up for Christmas and discovers how different the bulbs are on his tiny tree. When magical things begin to happen Bobby Bright's Christmas gets better and yours will too. "