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When Freakonomics was initially published, the authors started a blog - and they've kept it up. The writing is more casual, more personal, even more outlandish than in their books.

Beating Banks at Their Own Game is the saga of five people who use occupational and real-life experience in banking and real estate to seize control of more than 120 lots in a six-block area in Las Vegas using money that does not exist. They slide the land titles into a shell corporation and then sell out to a development corporation for 75 percent of book value.

My name is Steven VanCauwenbergh and I have been a real estate investor for over 20 years. I haven't seen a book written that clearly sheds light on private lending for people seeking a return on their money and for you to play a role as a passive investor.

The Internet and smartphone are just the latest in a 250-year-long cycle of disruption that has continuously changed the way we live, the way we work, and the way we interact. The coming Augmented Age, however, promises a level of disruption, behavioral shifts, and changes that are unparalleled. While consumers today are camping outside of an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to score a new Apple Watch or iPhone, the next generation of wearables will be able to predict if we're likely to have a heart attack and recommend a course of action.

After more than a decade of Bitcoin, which has now moved beyond lore and hype into an increasingly robust star in the firmament of global assets, a new and more important question has arisen. What happens beyond Bitcoin?

This book tells the untold story of how JPMorgan became a universal bank in the 1980s-1990s and the events leading to it being acquired by Chase in 2000. It depicts the challenges Morgan's leaders, Lew Preston and Dennis Weatherstone, confronted when the firm's business model was disrupted by the developing country debt crisis, up to its current management with Jamie Dimon.

Steven Mandis charts the evolution of Goldman Sachs from an ethical standard to a legal one and uncovers the forces behind what he calls Goldman's "organizational drift". Drawing from his firsthand experience; sociological research; analysis of SEC, congressional, and other filings; and a wide array of interviews with former clients, detractors, and current and former partners, Mandis exposes the pressures that forced Goldman to slowly drift away from the very principles on which its reputation was built.

Learn how blockchain works, where to use it within your organization, and how it will impact data management. This audiobook contains three parts. Explanation: Part I will explain the concepts and principles within blockchain. A precise definition is provided along with an example illustrating how blockchain works. Usage: Now that you understand blockchain, where do you use it? Impact: Now that you know where to use blockchain, how will it impact your existing IT (Information Technology) environment? Part III explores how blockchain will impact data management.

Virtual Banking: A Guide to Innovation and Partnering takes a hands-on approach to competing in the modern banking environment. Former PayPal head of financial innovation Dan Schatt explores the reasons behind the massive consumer migration away from traditional banks and provides clear, actionable guidance on beating new banking models at their own game. Digital payment is the hottest topic in banking today and is set to define the future of the industry.

Have you ever been interested in investing in cryptocurrencies? Listen to this if you want to start even if you have zero experience! This audiobook explains everything you need to know about investing in cryptocurrency. Most people ask themselves, why should I invest in cryptocurrency? Which are the best cryptocurrencies to put in my portfolio? How can I store and buy them? Find answers to these and other questions that might be troubling you concerning investing in cryptocurrency.

Here is the complete, updated, and comprehensive guide to understanding blockchain technologies for beginners!