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1929 : inside the greatest crash in Wall Street history-- and how it shattered a nation / by Sorkin, Andrew Ross,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."From the bestselling author of Too Big to Fail, "the definitive history of the 2008 banking crisis,"* comes a spellbinding narrative of the most infamous stock market crash in history. With the depth of a classic history and the drama of a thriller, 1929 unravels the greed, blind optimism, and human folly that led to an era-defining collapse-one with ripple effects that still shape our society today. In 1929, the world watched in shock as the unstoppable Wall Street bull market went into a freefall, wiping out fortunes and igniting a depression that would reshape a generation. But behind the flashing ticker tapes and panicked traders, another drama unfolded-one of visionaries and fraudsters, titans and dreamers, euphoria and ruin. With unparalleled access to historical records and newly uncovered documents, New York Times bestselling author Andrew Ross Sorkin takes readers inside the chaos of the crash, behind the scenes of a raging battle between Wall Street and Washington and the larger-than-life characters whose ambition and naivete in an endless boom led to disaster. The dizzying highs and brutal lows of this era eerily mirror today's world-where markets soar, political tensions mount, and the fight over financial influence plays out once again. This is not just a story about money. 1929 is a tale of power, psychology, and the seductive illusion that "this time is different." It's about disregarded alarm bells, financiers who fell from grace, and skeptics who saw the crash coming-only to be dismissed until it was too late. Hailed as a landmark book, Too Big to Fail reimagined how financial crises are told. Now, with 1929, Sorkin delivers an immersive, electrifying account of the most pivotal market collapse of all time-with lessons that remain as urgent as ever. More than just a history, 1929 is a crucial blueprint for understanding the cycles of speculation, the forces that drive financial upheaval, and the warning signs we ignore at our peril"-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Depressions; Stock Market Crash, 1929.;
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Silent night : the story of the World War I Christmas truce / by Weintraub, Stanley,1929-;
Includes bibliographical references (p.177-195) and index.
Subjects: Christmas Truce, 1914.; World War, 1914-1918;
© c2001., Free Press,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The phantom tollbooth [sound recording (CD)] / by Juster, Norton,1929-; Pierce, David Hyde.;
Read by David Hyde Pierce.A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.Ages 8-12.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Puns and punning; Fantasy.;
© p2008., Harper Children's Audio,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The embroidered tent : five gentlewomen in early Canada / by Fowler, Marian,1929-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-234) and index.
Subjects: Simcoe, Elizabeth Posthuma (Gwillim), 1766-1850; Traill, Catherine Parr (Strickland), 1802-1899; Moodie, Susanna (Strickland), 1803-1885; Jameson, Mrs. (Anna), 1794-1860.; Dufferin and Ava, Harriot Georgina Blackwood, Marchioness of, 1843?-1936.; Women; Pioneers; Canadian literature (English);
© 1982., House of Anansi Press,
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The making of Billy Bishop the First World War exploits of Billy Bishop, VC / by Greenhous, Brereton,1929-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-224) and index.Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1 -- "The Greatest Game in the World"; Chapter 2 -- A Pilot at the Front; Chapter 3 -- Tricks of the Trade; Chapter 4 -- Flight of Fancy; Chapter 5 -- Flying High; Chapter 6 -- A Statistical Interlude; Chapter 7 -- "I Have Never Been So Furious in My Life"; Epilogue; Appendix -- Bishop's Citations for British Decorations; Endnotes; Publisher's Afterword; Index.It's a war story that is told every time the career of Billy Bishop is discussed: On June 2, 1917, the young pilot single-handedly took out a German airfield in an early morning raid at the height of the Great War. For this, he was awarded the Victoria Cross, and a place in Canadian history. And yet, the attack never happened. In this explosive new biography, Brereton Greehous exposes the myth of Billy Bishop. While his bravery never comes into question (Bishop was as courageous as any of the men who risked their lives in those early warplanes) his credibility as a storyteller does. From exagger.
Subjects: Bishop, William Avery, 1894-1956.; Great Britain. Royal Flying Corps; World War, 1914-1918; Fighter pilots; Bishop, William Avery, 1894-1956.; Grande-Bretagne. Royal Flying Corps; Guerre mondiale, 1914-1918; Pilotes de chasse; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY; HISTORY;
© 2002., Dundurn Press,
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Plaisirs de musique / by Pare, Roger,1929-;
© c1999., La courte echelle,
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Plaisirs de chats / by Pare, Roger,1929-;
© c1983., La courte echelle,
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Plaisirs d'aimer / by Pare, Roger,1929-;
© c1988., La courte echelle,
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The killing ground / by Higgins, Jack,1929-;
Subjects: Dillon, Sean (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Revenge; Terrorism; Terrorists; Suspense fiction;
© c2008., G. P. Putnam's Sons,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The death trade / by Higgins, Jack,1929-;
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Dillon, Sean (Fictitious character); Intelligence officers; Nuclear weapons; Scientists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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