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As one of the first titles in Atlantic Monthly Press' "Books That Changed the World" series, America's most provocative satirist, P.J. O'Rourke, reads from Adam Smith's revolutionary The Wealth of Nations - so you don't have to. Recognized almost instantly on its publication in 1776 as the fundamental work of economics, The Wealth of Nations was also recognized as really long: the original edition totaled over 900 pages in two volumes.

Napoleon Hill, the author of Think and Grow Rich, has been immortalized for his contributions to the self-help genre. In this never-before-published work, Hill shares his principles of success and key habits that provide the basis for life-changing success. Success Habits explains the fundamental rules that lead to a prosperous life. Hill’s principles offer a new way of thinking about intention, self-discipline, and the way we lead our lives. Originally a series of radio talks delivered in Paris, Missouri, Success Habits is filled with anecdotes and stories....

This book contains strategies to save money, invest, and reduce taxes. Such strategies include opening a SEP IRA, contributing to your 401K, maximizing life insurance, and many more. It is intended to help all incomes levels, but in particular, people of high net-worth such as business owners, doctors, and lawyers, etc. The book contains strategies that could help your overall financial plan after consulting with a fiduciary professional.

In this powerful, incisive book, David Pilling reveals the hidden biases of economic orthodoxy and explores the alternatives to GDP, from measures of wealth, equality, and sustainability to measures of subjective well-being. Authoritative, provocative, and eye-opening, The Growth Delusion offers witty and unexpected insights into how our society can respond to the needs of real people instead of pursuing growth at any cost.

Neuroscientists estimate that over 90 percent of our operating systems - beliefs, behaviors, patterns - are unconscious. Since the surface story determines less than 10 percent of our decisions, how can we illuminate the shadow story responsible for over 90 percent of what we do each day? Once we systematically understand our relationship with money, can we overcome the mind and brain’s resistance to change? Especially when so many of the current popular strategies for change are contrary to the way the mind and brain work?

In Close Your Wealth Gap: Financial Lessons to Upgrade Your Life, veteran wealth manager Rob Luna delivers a collection of actionable lessons you can implement immediately to ensure you make the most of the money you make and retire comfortably. You’ll learn everything you need to know about generating personal wealth, from how to understand balance sheets and cash flow statements to constructing a personal portfolio that effectively balances risk and potential reward.

This book is for those who realize they have everything they've always wanted, and discover that it is not enough. Conscious Wealth helps high-performing executives and family leaders transform how they view success. By reframing what wealth means, they can remove what exhausts them and infuse what fulfills them.

Every day, we make decisions on topics ranging from personal investments to schools for our children to the meals we eat to the causes we champion. Unfortunately, we often choose poorly. The reason, the authors explain, is that, being human, we are all susceptible to various biases that can lead us to blunder. Our mistakes can make us poor and unhealthy. We often make bad decisions about education, personal finance, health care, family, and the environment.

The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations. In The Great Escape, Angus Deaton - one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty - tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal world.

For those feeling left behind as they watch the price of Bitcoin and Ethereum soar, this is your chance to get in while the going is good. Even if you've never read a single finance or investing book in your life, Digital Gold Rush will guide you on your journey to become a successful long-term investor. Don't wait because the crypto train is leaving the station. Hop on now and secure your financial future.

Financial freedom with property investment isn’t about owning 100 doors. You want a fun life, not a frantic one! You just need a few quality houses, a couple hours a week, and a comfy armchair. When you’re working a nine-to-five and investing in property for passive income, risky, and overwhelming options can lead to big financial losses and bigger regrets. Real estate should fund your life, not run your life! With the right strategies, buying and selling real estate can be a low-risk, high-reward side business that can make you a millionaire - without costing you time or sanity.

Jesus taught his followers that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter heaven. Yet by the fall of Rome, the church was becoming rich beyond measure. Through the Eye of a Needle is a sweeping intellectual and social history of the vexing problem of wealth in Christianity in the waning days of the Roman Empire, written by the world's foremost scholar of late antiquity.

Think of this as your personal investment toolkit--packed with step-by-step instructions and sure-fire secrets to making money. You'll learn the fastest ways to supercharge your portfolio and make the most of whatever assets you have. You'll discover how to build cash in your own Wealth Account, scout out new opportunities, and invest in a wide range of asset classes through direct asset allocation. With financial expert Loral Langemeier as your guide, you can take control of your assets--and generate new income.

Cryptocurrency is all the rage, no matter which social platform you jump to, which news channel you switch to, or which colleague you are talking to on a slow, dull Monday – you are bound to come across it every single day.

Have you ever asked yourself “What if I’m a tightwad and my significant other is a spendthrift?” or vice versa? Scott Rick, a behavioral scientist at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, knows that many people do. He also knows that the financial aspects of an intimate relationship can become a money minefield if couples try to navigate it without first discussing all of the financial issues between them, especially if those two people have different approaches to spending.

We know how overwhelming investing can seem at first glance; after all, there are thousands upon thousands of audiobooks on this topic alone! Not to mention, the stock market is unpredictable and can be a risky game for new investors. That's why we've condensed everything into an easy-to-follow guide that anyone from beginners to experts can understand. By following this guide, you will learn all the basics on how to invest in stocks, real estate, or any other investment vehicle that interests you, while learning strategies that have been proven time and time again.

Take control of your time and money with this real estate investing guide from NFL Pro Devon Kennard. As a 9-year NFL veteran, Devon Kennard knows that even the biggest paychecks eventually run dry. That's why he developed passive income streams in real estate that freed him from relying on his athletic career. Now, in Real Estate Side Hustle, Kennard shows you how to gain that same financial freedom and flexibility with straightforward strategies.

Protect your loved ones, maximize your wealth transfer, and secure your legacy, even if you don’t know where to start. Regardless of your age or estate size, it's never too late or early to start planning. Leaving your loved ones with a clear, legally binding plan reduces uncertainty and prevents complications. Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of estate planning? Do you worry your loved ones will be burdened with legalities and taxes rather than comfortably secured? Has the fear of legal jargon kept you from taking the first step? If so, you’re not alone.

Are you struggling to manage your money and achieve your financial goals? Do you want to learn how to build long-term wealth and achieve financial stability? Look no further than The Complete Guide to Financial Planning.

Giving is at the core of family life - and with current law allowing up to $5,120,000 in tax-free gifts, at least through December 2012, the ultra-affluent are faced with the task of giving at perhaps largest scale in history. Beyond the tax saving and wealth management implications, giving to family members opens up a slew of thorny questions, the biggest of which is, "How do I prepare recipients of such large gifts?"