You Got Screwed!

You Got Screwed!
Author: James J. Cramer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2002-11-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0743247973

You've been screwed. You've been bludgeoned, skewered, crushed, mutilated by the stock market. Every day you read about another corporate scandal: loans to CEOs that didn't have to be repaid, accounting "irregularities," profits that never existed. You think the stock market must have been rigged. And you're right. You were betrayed by the stock promotion machine -- the mutual fund managers, the brokers, analysts, strategists, and stock gurus who brainwashed you into buying and holding and believing that stocks, like parents, always come through and bail you out in the end. So now what do you do? Where do you put your money? You can't just leave it in the bank or stuff it under the mattress. For fourteen years Jim Cramer ran a hedge fund that compounded money at a rate of 24 percent annually after fees, and then he got out at the end of 2000. He knows that there are ways to make money, smart ways that don't require you to own stocks blindly. There are other investments that won't send you to the poorhouse. This book will tell you what went wrong, who the bad guys were, and what you have to do to restore your financial health. You can't just close your eyes. Ignoring Wall Street isn't the answer. Cash alone isn't the answer. This book has the answers.

You Got Screwed!

You Got Screwed!
Author: James J. Cramer
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2002-11-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780743246903

You've been screwed. You've been bludgeoned, skewered, crushed, mutilated by the stock market. Every day you read about another corporate scandal: loans to CEOs that didn't have to be repaid, accounting "irregularities," profits that never existed. You think the stock market must have been rigged. And you're right. You were betrayed by the stock promotion machine -- the mutual fund managers, the brokers, analysts, strategists, and stock gurus who brainwashed you into buying and holding and believing that stocks, like parents, always come through and bail you out in the end. So now what do you do? Where do you put your money? You can't just leave it in the bank or stuff it under the mattress. For fourteen years Jim Cramer ran a hedge fund that compounded money at a rate of 24 percent annually after fees, and then he got out at the end of 2000. He knows that there are ways to make money, smart ways that don't require you to own stocks blindly. There are other investments that won't send you to the poorhouse. This book will tell you what went wrong, who the bad guys were, and what you have to do to restore your financial health. You can't just close your eyes. Ignoring Wall Street isn't the answer. Cash alone isn't the answer. This book has the answers.

How Sex Got Screwed Up: The Ghosts that Haunt Our Sexual Pleasure - Book Two

How Sex Got Screwed Up: The Ghosts that Haunt Our Sexual Pleasure - Book Two
Author: Jon Knowles
Publisher: Vernon Press
Total Pages: 1034
Release: 2019-03-31
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1622734165

The ghosts that haunt our sexual pleasure were born in the Stone Age. Sex and gender taboos were used by tribes to differentiate themselves from one another. These taboos filtered into the lives of Bronze and Iron Age men and women who lived in city-states and empires. For the early Christians, all sex play was turned into sin, instilled with guilt, and punished severely. With the invention of sin came the construction of women as subordinate beings to men. Despite the birth of romance in the late middle ages, Renaissance churches held inquisitions to seek out and destroy sex sinners, all of whom it saw as heretics. The Age of Reason saw the demise of these inquisitions. But, it was doctors who would take over the roles of priests and ministers as sex became defined by discourses of crime, degeneracy, and sickness. The middle of the 20th century saw these medical and religious teachings challenged for the first time as activists, such as Alfred Kinsey and Margaret Sanger, sought to carve out a place for sexual freedom in society. However, strong opposition to their beliefs and the growing exploitation of sex by the media at the close of the century would ultimately shape 21st century sexual ambivalence. Book Two of this two-part publication traces the history of sex from the Victorian Era to present day. Interspersed with ‘personal hauntings’ from his own life and the lives of friends and relatives, Knowles reveals how historical discourses of sex continue to haunt us today. This book is a page-turner in simple and plain language about ‘how sex got screwed up’ for millennia. For Knowles, if we know the history of sex, we can get over it.

Norbie Gets Screwed

Norbie Gets Screwed
Author: Dave Walker
Publisher: Dave Walker
Total Pages: 198
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In this second installment of The Steeltown Chronicles, classic underachiever Norbert Reingruber is thriving. He owns his own comic book store. He’s married to the beautiful Morag. And he is now an up-and-coming comic book writer and illustrator! In fact, he has just inked a contract with Slacker Comics for his breakthrough series, The Steeltown Avenger. His agent has even secured him a booth at ComWorld. But, as he’s autographing for fans, Norbie is confronted by a menacing dwarf who calls himself The Screw. He has a message from his criminal mastermind boss—remove The Steeltown Avenger from all bookstores within three days or everyone Norbie loves will die. Desperate, Norbie calls on his old buddies—Tony, John, and Donny—to help him take down the scariest mini-goon the Village has ever seen. Meanwhile, Mutti has some unsettling news, and Morag is at the end of her patience, with life-changing news of her own. The clock is ticking. Norbie must overcome his fears and procrastinating ways to save the day. Will he discover his inner hero in time? Filled with hilarious, outrageous characters, genuine steel town colour, wild plot twists, and heart-warming relationships, this addictive read will keep you turning pages to the very end!

Winning Well

Winning Well
Author: Karin Hurt
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2016-04-15
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0814437265

To succeed in today’s hypercompetitive economy, managers must master creating a productive work environment for employees while still making numbers. Tense, overextended workplaces force managers to choose between results and relationships. Executives set aggressive goals, so managers drive their teams to deliver, resulting in burnout. Or, employees seek connection and support, so managers focus on relationships and fail to make the numbers. However, managers need to achieve both. In Winning Well, managers will learn how to: Stamp out the corrosive win-at-all-costs mentality Focus on the game, not just the score Reinforce behaviors that produce results Sustain energy and momentum Be the leader people want to work for To prevent burnout and disengagement, while still achieving the necessary success for the company, managers must learn how to get their employees productive while creating an environment that makes them want to produce even more. Winning Well offers a quick, practical action plan for making the workplace productive, rewarding, and even fun.

Screwed

Screwed
Author: Ronnie Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-01-24
Genre: Prison administration
ISBN: 9780755317622

'My name is Ronnie Thompson. Being a prison officer was something I used to be proud of. I soon realised the truth of what it's like working as a screw, though. It's a fucking headache. Corruption, danger, violence. Welcome to my world.' Ronnie Thompson was just an ordinary guy. That is, until he became a prison officer. By the time he started work at HMP Romwell, he realised he was actually a nurse, a copper, a probation officer, a carer, a councillor, a social worker and, of course, an incarcerator all in one. Oh, and a punch bag for the cons and bosses. In SCREWED, Ronnie tells it like it is. He reveals what really goes on behind bars - the times when force is necessary and used, and when it is unnecessary but still used. He exposes the underworld of bent screws, the drugs they traffic, the firms they work for and what they get paid for their sins. He shows how it is left down to a small group of officers to control an over-flowing prison, keep an eye out for corrupt govenors, and dodge the deluded human rights campaigners. Ultimately, he shows us that being a good screw doesn't always mean sticking to the rules...

Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential

Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential
Author: Corey Wayne
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 658
Release: 2018-02-15
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1387595504

Dear Friend, This book teaches you the hidden secrets of self-reliance so you can reach your full potential and accomplish your grandest goals and dreams. It will help you to discover your true purpose and calling in life. How to get any job or career you want. How you can get the upper hand in any personal or professional negotiation. The ultimate time management strategy that will help you maximize the use of your time, enable you to focus on your core competencies and reach your goals in the quickest most efficient way possible. It will teach you success and problem solving mindsets and skillsets that will enable you to overcome any obstacle, challenge or setback. The secrets to health, vitality and unlimited energy that keeps you free from common colds, flu and illnesses so you can enjoy your life with exceptional mental clarity, focus and efficiency

Indiscriminate

Indiscriminate
Author: Howard Olsen
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2001-05-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0759620814

Jake thought he'd left the stress of the Salem police department far behind when he left the force and opened up his own literary haven, a small bookstore named "Books." But when a series of brutal and vicious killings grips the city by the throat, Jake is called back to duty and into a tangled web of murder, mystique, and witchy mayhem. Faced with a diabolical killer, with a marred past and bent on a twisted revenge, Jake's wits and wisdom are pushed to the limit. Can he stop the sadistic killings before they destroy the town and Jake himself? Dive into the suspense and intrigue of Indiscriminate, the third book by Salem-based author Howard Olsen -- but only if you thrive on the thrill of a cunning mystery.

Karma

Karma
Author: Monique Jewell Anderson
Publisher: Brown Girls Publishing
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1944359451

What goes around, comes around... The sudden death of an alcoholic, lying and manipulative mother sets off a chain of events that forces two worlds to eventually collide, releasing secrets and pain that could change lives for everyone involved. Janice Williams is finally living the life that she’s always dreamed. A respected dean of a university, with an adoring husband, she is finally happy -- except for the hole in her heart that remains from a long ago tragedy. Nicole Henry is enjoying the carefree life of a college student, until her adoptive parents announce they’re divorcing and tapped out financially. Desperate, Nicole is forced to turn to one of her professors, unaware that Jeffrey Larson (aka Lars) is running his own masterful game – one seeking a vengeance that will draw both women into his world.

The Yankees in the Early 1960s

The Yankees in the Early 1960s
Author: William J. Ryczek
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2015-03-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1476616736

This is a history of the New York Yankees over a decade which saw them at the top of the American League and at the bottom. Based upon thorough background research and interviews with over 100 former players, the book covers the major stories of the period as well as some not seen elsewhere. The seventh games of the 1960 and 1962 World Series are described in detail, replete with the remembrances of many of the participants. The infamous Phil Linz harmonica incident, the fruitless search for another Mickey Mantle and the surprising emergence of Mel Stottlemyre are some of the stories that make the early '60s such a fascinating era in Yankee lore.