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by Robert Greene Sep 2000
 (416 reviews) List: $18.00
480 pages
Penguin (Non-Classics)
| Its really about ye olde rules of court, when the Lords and Ladies all jockeyed for position and favor around the King. Very provocative, yet surprisingly applicable to the stock market. Its a different and interesting read . . .
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A Commonsense Guide to Forecasting Business and Market Cycles
by Joseph H. Ellis Oct 2005
 (19 reviews) List: $29.95
256 pages
Harvard Business School Press
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by Humphrey Bancroft Neill Sep 1997
 (4 reviews) List: $10.95
201 pages
Caxton Press
| Tags: Investor Psychology
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How to Predict and Profit from Turning Points in the Economy
by Lakshman Achuthan,
Anirvan Banerji Sep 2006
List: $14.95
208 pages
Currency
| Tags: Economics
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The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
by Malcolm Gladwell Jan 2005
 (614 reviews) List: $25.95
288 pages
Little, Brown and Company
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Correcting the Misuse of American Power
by George Soros Dec 2003
(36 reviews) List: $22.00
224 pages
PublicAffairs
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And How to Survive Them
by John P. Calverley Nov 2004
 (1 review) List: $29.95
248 pages
Nicholas Brealey Publishing
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A History of the Boom and Bust, 1982-2004
by Maggie Mahar Oct 2004
(28 reviews) List: $16.95
528 pages
Collins
| Maggie Mahar, a former WSJ and Barron's reporter, does a terrific job dissecting what led to the longest market boom in history, and how it turned into the ugliest bear market since the 1929 crash. Anyone who believes we're at the beginning of another multi-decade expansion may want to read this.
Tags: Introduction to Investing
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Targeting Real Returns in a Smoke and Mirrors Market
by John F. Mauldin May 2004
(53 reviews) List: $24.95
432 pages
John Wiley & Sons
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Fortieth Anniversary Edition
by Milton Friedman Nov 2002
(93 reviews) List: $13.00
230 pages
University Of Chicago Press
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Making a New Science
by James Gleick Dec 1988
(97 reviews) List: $20.00
368 pages
Penguin (Non-Classics)
| For more heavy lifting on the subject of randomness, this book is utterly fascinating. Not lite reading -- its an enjoyable work.
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How the Rise of the Next Superpower Challenges America and the World
by Ted C. Fishman Feb 2005
(63 reviews) List: $26.00
352 pages
Scribner
| Worth reading to learn how China will change your business.
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New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor
by John C. Bogle Oct 2000
(60 reviews) List: $19.95
496 pages
Wiley
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by James J. Cramer Jun 2003
(132 reviews) List: $15.00
352 pages
Simon & Schuster
| Jim Cramer's hedge fund's annualized peformance over 12 years was 23% -- thats a substantial outperformance over the S&P.
He frequently references his wife -- the trading goddess -- because when he ran into trouble in 97/98, she pulled him out of the fire. If not for her, the fund would have gone belly up, or so he says.
A worthwhile read -- especially if you want to understand the cult of Cramer . . .
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A True Story of Inside Information and Corruption in the Stock Market
by Daniel Reingold,
Jennifer Reingold Feb 2006
(25 reviews) List: $25.95
368 pages
Collins
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A History of Heroes of the Imagination
by Daniel J. Boorstin Sep 1993
(28 reviews) List: $18.00
832 pages
Vintage
| (Boorstin was Chief Librarian at the Library of Congress)
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by Daniel J. Boorstin Feb 1985
(68 reviews) List: $17.95
768 pages
Vintage
| (Boorstin was Chief Librarian at the Library of Congress)
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Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
by Brian Greene Feb 2000
(467 reviews) List: $15.95
464 pages
Vintage
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by Thomas N. Bulkowski May 2005
 (6 reviews) List: $110.00
1010 pages
Wiley
| A reference book I keep within arms reach.
Tags: Reference
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Lessons for Corporate America
by Warren E. Buffett Apr 2001
(56 reviews) List: $25.00
256 pages
The Cunningham Group
| Tags: fundamentals
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by Charles Mackay Jul 1995
(48 reviews) List: $15.95
768 pages
Three Rivers Press
| A classic, first published in 1841. In the intervening 163 years, I see no basis for believing that Human Nature has changed much.
If you believe in the Madness of Crowds, then you may find shorting into bubbles to your liking, buying capitulations a viable strategy, and making contrarian plays where possible; If you "buy when there is blood in the streets," then this is the book for you.
Tags: Investor Psychology
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The American Military Adventure in Iraq
by Thomas E. Ricks Jul 2006
(138 reviews) List: $27.95
496 pages
Penguin Press HC, The
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Uncovering a Company's True Value
by Michelle Leder Jul 2003
(15 reviews) List: $29.95
256 pages
Wiley
| Tags: fundamentals
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The New Global Competition for Talent
by Richard Florida Apr 2005
(21 reviews) List: $25.95
320 pages
Collins
| A potentially dire look at the world's hunt for intellectual firepower. I have yet to read this, but the threatened brain drain is something I've been tracking.
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The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets
by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Aug 2005
(279 reviews) List: $14.95
368 pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
| A fast read, if you like mathematical theory -- although it could have very easily been a 3000 word magazine article.
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The Psychology of Successful Investing
by Tony Plummer Jul 2003
(2 reviews) List: $75.00
392 pages
Kogan Page
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A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
by Steven D. Levitt,
Stephen J. Dubner May 2005
(1171 reviews) List: $25.95
242 pages
William Morrow
| Tags: Economics
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Why the Tried and the True Triumph Over the Bold and the New
by Jeremy J. Siegel Mar 2005
(35 reviews) List: $27.50
336 pages
Crown Business
|  (my rating) Both of his books are thoroughly researched, well written -- and of little value to most Humans.
Yes, stocks go higher in the long run, but only if you have enough time -- occasionally decades -- to ride out the normal cyclical shudders.
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by Jack D. Schwager Feb 1999
(25 reviews) List: $19.95
352 pages
Wiley
| Tags: Technicals
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by Barton Biggs Jan 2006
(49 reviews) List: $26.95
320 pages
Wiley
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by William L. Jiler Jun 1990
(10 reviews) List: $16.00
72 pages
Fraser Pub. Co
| Tags: Technicals
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by Nicolas Darvas Feb 2001
(90 reviews) List: $12.95
197 pages
L Trade Paper
| Tags: Technicals
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by Richard D. Wyckoff Jun 1983
(2 reviews) List: $15.00
190 pages
Fraser Pub. Co
| (first published in 1924)
Tags: Historical Perspectives
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A Winning System in Good Times or Bad, 3rd Edition
by William J. O'Neil May 2002
(187 reviews) List: $12.95
272 pages
McGraw-Hill
| Tags: Technicals
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by William J. O'Neil,
Gil Morales Dec 2004
(18 reviews) List: $19.95
208 pages
Wiley
| Tags: short selling
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by Thomas Gilovich Mar 1993
(32 reviews) List: $17.95
224 pages
The Free Press
| Tags: Investor Psychology
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Andy Grove and the Rise of the World's Most Powerful Chip Company
by Tim Jackson Nov 1998
(31 reviews) List: $13.95
432 pages
Plume
| The book is a tech investor's must read. If you think Redmond is the evil empire, well then brace yourself -- Intel was every bit as abusive a monopolist as Gates & Co. The key difference is Intel seems to have adapted faster than Microsoft. If you haven't read Inside Intel, go get yourself a copy (50 cents used at Amazon); Its an utterly fascinating history of technology.
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by Benjamin Graham,
Jason Zweig Jul 2003
(71 reviews) List: $19.95
640 pages
Collins
| Tags: fundamentals
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Original Ideas from the Industry's Greatest Minds
by Charles D. Ellis,
James R. Vertin Jun 2001
(1 review) List: $19.95
256 pages
Wiley
| Tags: Introduction to Investing
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Second Edition
by Robert J. Shiller Feb 2005
(83 reviews) List: $29.95
344 pages
Princeton University Press
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Finding Stocks with Earnings Power for Long-term Profits
by Hewitt Heiserman Jr. Nov 2003
(10 reviews) List: $27.95
210 pages
McGraw-Hill
| (a columnist at The Street.com)
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by Steve Nison Oct 2001
(65 reviews) List: $100.00
320 pages
Prentice Hall
| A reference book I keep within arms reach.
Tags: Reference
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by Arnold Kling Sep 2004
(2 reviews) List: $22.99
376 pages
Xlibris
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Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street
by Michael Lewis Oct 1990
(181 reviews) List: $15.00
256 pages
Penguin (Non-Classics)
| Tags: Wall Street
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Why the Future of Business Is Selling Less of More
by Chris Anderson Jul 2006
(61 reviews) List: $24.95
256 pages
Hyperion
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Interviews with Top Traders
by Jack D. Schwager Jan 1993
(93 reviews) List: $17.00
480 pages
Collins
| This book (or the second version) is where anyone interested in this industry MUST start.
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by Benoit Mandelbrot,
Richard L. Hudson Aug 2004
(35 reviews) List: $27.50
328 pages
Basic Books
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Finding Financial Wisdom in Unconventional Places
by Michael J. Mauboussin Apr 2006
(27 reviews) List: $27.95
268 pages
Columbia University Press
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Undressing the Dismal Science
by Charles Wheelan Sep 2003
(71 reviews) List: $15.95
388 pages
W. W. Norton & Company
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Revised Edition
by Todd G. Buchholz Apr 1999
(33 reviews) List: $16.00
352 pages
Plume
| In the MacroEconomics arena, I really liked this book, from Harvard Prof and economic adviser in the first George H.W. Bush administration. A broad historical survey of economic theories through the years. Very interesting to see the evolution of Econ thinking. (It turns out that Economists have been getting it wrong for centuries.)
Tags: Economics
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An Insider's Guide to Successful Investing in a Changing World
by Michael J. Panzner Jun 2004
(11 reviews) List: $24.95
320 pages
Financial Times Prentice Hall
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Conversations with America's Top Traders
by Jack D. Schwager Jan 1994
(57 reviews) List: $17.00
512 pages
Collins
| This book (or the first version) is where anyone interested in this industry MUST start.
Tags: Introduction to Investing
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How the Drive for Quarterly Earnings Corrupted Wall Street and Corporate America
by Alex Berenson Mar 2003
(22 reviews) List: $24.95
304 pages
Random House
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How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market
by Peter Lynch Audio Cassette
Oct 1989
(127 reviews) List: $16.00
120 pages
Simon & Schuster Audioworks
| Tags: fundamentals
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by Robert R. Prechter Jr. May 1996
(3 reviews) List: $19.00
267 pages
New Library Classics
| Another great book in the MacroEconomics arena. Very, very interesting view. This book is one of the most fascinating and challenging books I've ever read.
Tags: Investor Psychology
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by Edwin Lefèvre May 1994
(151 reviews) List: $19.95
304 pages
Wiley
| (first published in 1923)
Tags: Historical Perspectives
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by George S. Clason Jan 2002
(301 reviews) List: $6.99
160 pages
Signet
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How to Prosper in the Coming Bear Market
by Sy Harding Mar 1999
(22 reviews) List: $12.95
225 pages
Adams Media
| It might be a bit late to be reading this, but the guy nailed the top as well as anyone. There are plenty of instructive rules in this one to help you prep for the next top.
Tags: short selling
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And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life
by Richard Florida Jan 2004
(52 reviews) List: $15.95
416 pages
Basic Books
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70 of the Most Widely Held Investment Axioms Explained, Examined and Exposed
by Michael Sheimo Apr 1999
 (5 reviews) List: $18.95
313 pages
McGraw-Hill
| A general market read -- its an almost fun book. Its lite; You can pick it up, read 10 pages, then put it down. I didn't agree with everything in it, but it was interesting nonetheless.
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Interviews with America's Top Stock Traders
by Jack D. Schwager Apr 2003
(48 reviews) List: $15.95
352 pages
Collins
| Tags: Introduction to Investing
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The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns and Long-Term Investment Strategies
by Jeremy J. Siegel Jun 2002
(55 reviews) List: $29.95
388 pages
McGraw-Hill
| (my rating) Both of his books are thoroughly researched, well written -- and of little value to most Humans.
Yes, stocks go higher in the long run, but only if you have enough time -- occasionally decades -- to ride out the normal cyclical shudders.
Tags: fundamentals
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by Steven B. Achelis Oct 2000
(34 reviews) List: $39.95
380 pages
McGraw-Hill
| One of the reference books I keep handy and reach for occasionally.
Tags: Reference
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A Comprehensive Guide to Trading Methods and Applications
by John J. Murphy Jan 1999
(64 reviews) List: $85.00
576 pages
Prentice Hall
| A reference book I keep within arms reach.
Tags: Reference
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How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
by Malcolm Gladwell Jan 2002
(703 reviews) List: $14.95
304 pages
Back Bay Books
| The market is a dynamic, nonlinear system. This book in excellent exposition of how these systems work in non market environments. A very easy and enjoyable summer beach book.
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by James Altucher Feb 2005
(13 reviews) List: $49.95
246 pages
Wiley
| (a columnist at The Street.com)
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How Great Traders Make Millions in Up or Down Markets
by Michael W. Covel Apr 2004
(61 reviews) List: $29.95
311 pages
Financial Times Prentice Hall
| Tags: Technicals
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Understanding Secular Stock Market Cycles
by Ed Easterling Apr 2005
(25 reviews) List: $39.95
296 pages
Cypress House
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How to Spot Market Trends
by John J. Murphy Oct 1996
(30 reviews) List: $60.00
320 pages
Wiley
| Tags: Technicals
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Wit and Wisdom from the World's Greatest Investor
by Janet Lowe Mar 1997
(14 reviews) List: $19.95
208 pages
Wiley
| Tags: fundamentals
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by Dan Gillmor Aug 2004
(28 reviews) List: $24.95
304 pages
O'Reilly Media
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Inside Strategies for Stock-Market Profits
by Justin Mamis Jun 1994
List: $20.00
335 pages
Fraser Pub. Co
| Tags: short selling
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by Schwed Feb 1995
(22 reviews) List: $130.00
248 pages
John Wiley & Sons
| Tags: Wall Street
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Lessons From The New Science Of Behavioral Economics
by Gary Belsky,
Thomas Gilovich Apr 2000
(39 reviews) List: $13.00
224 pages
Simon & Schuster
| Tags: Investor Psychology
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by Richard H. Thaler Jan 1994
(14 reviews) List: $24.95
240 pages
Princeton University Press
| Tags: Investor Psychology
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Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing
by Charles D. Ellis Feb 1998
(25 reviews) List: $24.95
160 pages
McGraw-Hill Companies
| Paul B. Farrell of MarketWatch notes that several investing luminaries have heaped praise on the book: "Management guru Peter Drucker calls it 'the best book on investment policy and management.'" Jack Bogle credits Ellis's book as the inspiration for his first index fund in 1976.
Ironically, the book was written in 1975 in order to help his fellow money managers "improve their game."
Perhaps it will improve yours as well.
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by James Surowiecki Aug 2005
(114 reviews) List: $14.00
336 pages
Anchor Books
| If expressions such as "Don't fight the tape," Go along to get along, and "The trend is your friend" appeal to you, than this book has your name on it.
Read this with "The Madness of Crowds."
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