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This is a brilliant work that shows with great clarity exactly what is wrong with fractional-reserve banking. While our politicians talk about stimulus packages and ways to save our ailing economy, they should read this book and work toward the reforms it proposes. The madness of boom-and-bust cycles won't stop until this wretched practice of fractional-reserve banking is stopped. The language is clear and the explanations very thorough. A great read that will give you a very deep understanding of our economy.

The first eight chapters of this comprehensive book detail the historical failings of banks to observe the law and government's failure to implement the law with regard to the irregular deposit, and then goes on to explain how this has been beneficial for bank profits and government goals at the expense of an ill-informed and deceived public. Chapter nine considers how this state of affairs can be reformed by a return to the gold standard, the abolition of the central banking system, etc.

The language of the book is fairly straightforward, but it is a dense read from chapter five onwards, so be prepared to stick with it. A good study guide would be a useful addition.

Readers of this book should also consider George Reisman's, Capitalism: A treatise on economics.

One of the valuable book that covers the depth of key economics i.e. inflation, business cycles, and how they are linked with the government controls. A complete comprehensive book on business cycle theory, money, banking, and the law. Worth to buy.

Huerta de Soto explains in detail and with an extraordinary wise structure why we have economic cycles in our economies, and what we should do to avoid this economic fluctuations and set up a truly free society.

The book is master piece, full of references about the main authors and thesis that had rise about money, banking, economic cycles and its contribution to the history of economic thinking. This makes Money, Bank Credit and Economic Cycles an essential reading for anyone interested in economy or banking.

Huerta de Soto is one of the most stimulating and brilliant economist of the Austrian School of Economy.

Money, Bank Credit and Economical Cycles guarantees a full and passionate learning on economics, banking and history of the economic thinking.

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a great guide to money, takes away the intimidation of money management. the book offers practical advice, and ways to find hidden money. great anecdotes as well.

In "Money Toolbox for Women" author Audrey Reed takes sound money principles and discusses them in a metaphor of tools in a toolbox. Just like a regular toolbox each of these tools has a specific purpose and you may find that one is more useful to you at one particular time than another one, but together they comprise a complete tool set for any occasion.

Some "tools" are concrete financial advice, others are more philosophical or psychological in nature, and still others cross into the metaphysical. For example, one "tool" is a process to figuring out exactly where you spend your money and how much you spend. This is a critical part of changing your financial picture and a very sound process. Another example is the fact that many people carry around false beliefs about money. These beliefs have to change in order for you to change your financial picture. This is also sound financial advice but since these contain psychological factors the process for removing them is also a psychological one. And still another example would be kinesthetic muscle testing to get in contact with your "inner knower" for answers to questions. This clearly falls into the metaphysical for most people.

The trick here is to actually use this as a toolbox. Use the appropriate tool for the job and use the ones that you understand how to use. If you don't agree with the metaphysical tools don't discard the book, just use the ones you are uncomfortable with. There is a lot of good information in this text and it is written in a light approachable manner that most people would enjoy. For example, she discusses the bargain trolls; those things that cause you to purchase an item just because it is a tremendous bargain, not because you need or want it. It's not a bargain if you would not have normally purchased it; it is a waste of money.

Although it is written with a definite slant towards women (most men would get little value out of a tool for organizing their purse), it is a recommended purchase for anyone who wants to take control of their finances and don't know where to start.

The approach in this delightful read is engaging -- a gentle and very direct confrontation with our underlying beliefs about money combined with practical tips for "getting money handled."

I learned from the book and bought two for my daughters.

Here is a book that teaches us the philosophy of handling money wisely. It's not a book about investing, but one about becoming aware of where we spend money, communicating about money with our family, developing empowering financial beliefs, where to find money in our lives, and how to attract more financial abundance.

Audrey Reed has done a fabulous job of making this complex subject (financial belief systems) fun and easy to understand. She also gives practical, easy to follow advice on how to create new daily disciplines in order to get out of debt and enjoy a more stress-free money life.

This readable, non-intimidating book can save many financial lives from ruin. All it takes is one solid hour of quiet time to read. Even the words are simple! For those of us with busy schedules and lack the time to thoroughly contemplate how to improve our financial health, this book will definitely help fix major problems. Also, this book turns common financial wisdom on its head: for instance, never negotiate a car payment or any other sort of loan based on the monthly payment. If you want more details, buy the book!

Great book. The author leaves out the financial rhetoric, and tells you how things really are in an easy to understand format. A must for college students, and anyone else who is needs a little help making sound financial decisions. Do you really think the salesman who is working on commission is going to give you straight answers about the product he is selling. Get real and read this book.

As important as money is, most of us don't have a clue about how to manage it.

Most of us have the feeling we could probably know more than we do about our money, but we don't know where to find the information.

Most of us don't have the kind of money that requires us to have estate planners, financial consultants, or a full time accountant. However, we do have loans, homes, impending retirement, and hopefully, a savings account.

Tom Martin's book "More Bang For Your Bucks" plainly discusses important financial topics without going over our heads. Each chapter provides real life scenarios, charts, and comparisions to help readers make informed decisions about their money.

This book is great for people at any age, but it would make a great gift for college students. I have given this book to two, so far.

this book is very informative. very organized and sound financial advice. definately recommended.

Multiple Streams of Inspiration is a great compilation of life experiences.

The Amazon listing of authors is not complete. The TWENTY authors have each overcome tremendous odds to reach their status in life today.

Every reader will find food to fuel their own dreams. Dreams that lie dormant will be revived as you read about people who overcame their own personal "great odds" to achieve success.

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I read the book and loved it! I especially liked chapter 10 with the kid who made a million before he turned 20 years old! Wow!

Life at best is a series of change, as we bravely encounter these changes we learn how to use our intrinsic power to evolve into more dynamic, creative beings. That's the premise of this book! It's about life's challenges and the incredible, inspiring ways in which we can successfully overcome them. A must read if you desire to be encouraged, inspired and empowered to live a bigger, more fulfilling life. The many talented writers, each provide an insightful approach to living a life of unlimited success.

Quite possibly one of the greatest Compilations of Inspiration of our time!

This is truly an oustanding book of true sories and inspiration! I highly recommend it for anyone interested in what is possible in their lives!!

This book is fabulous! Clear and precise, it answered all my questions. Since I am just getting in the investment game, I was pleasantly surprised to find a book so easy to follow for the novice. Kudos to the author! I am really looking forward to Dr. Jones's next book!

I really don't know much about investing. I even avoided those type of courses in college (majored in the life sciences). But I realize that now that I'm a home-owner and making money I need to do something about my future. I'm not a big fan (at all) of the "For Dummies" series of books, so I wanted something a little more informative but personal. While browsing the books I came across this book and found the layout appealing. With chapter names like "Understanding Mutual Funds: The Nitty-Gritty Details" and "Seduced by the Dark Side" I thought this would hold my attention. Upon browsing the first few pages of some of the chapters I also realized that the author took care to write for a varied audience, which I appreciate since this subject somewhat scares me. All in all: job well done! I have read the book from cover to cover and I even made notes in the margins and bookmarked some of the pages. I'm ready to start investing, and I'm much more confident now! Thanks!!

I was asked to review an early draft of this book. I'm really glad I did! Like many other people, I'm recently retired, need to stay tuned to the stcok market so that I can keep my "nest egg" wisely invested, but would much rather be outside playing golf, tennis, etc. I want to enjoy every minute of of each day, and the last thing I want to do is study and play the stock market! So, I don't, or at least not nearly as much as I should.

This book was exactly what I needed. I learned a lot more about mutual funds than I had expected to learn and it was written so that I could easily understand it. Subsequently, I'm making changes that will simplify and improve my investment strategies and will allow me to play golf without that little voice in the back of my head telling me that instead, I should be sitting at my desk studying the "market"!

If this all sounds familiar and you can relate to what I'm saying, then read it! You'll be glad you did!

This book is great and I felt that Dr. Jones had written it just for me. He is right, it is my money and my choice to make good investment decisions. After reading the book, I feel like I am ready to avoid the pitfalls and invest in mutual funds. Thank you Dr. Jones for writing a book that even I can understand.

"The Mystery of Banking" by Murray Rothbard is now back in print! You can get a copy for $18 at the "Ludwig Von Mises Institute" website.

You can also download for free at the "Ludwig Von Mises Institute" website, why pay the ourageous price of $248 dollars?

I just finished reading this book and found that it filled in many inconsistencies that I have noted in my mainstream economic study. The author explains clearly and concisely the origins of and money and its importance to any economic system. He proceeds to describe the evolution of banking to its current inflationary state. He clearly shows that this inflationary states results from a combination of fractional reserve banking, the government's grant of monopoly powers through a cental bank (the U.S. Federal Reserve in the case of the U.S.), and the central banks open market operations to manipulate bank reserves (e.g., monetizing debt). Finally, Rothbard makes it clear that the banking industry's inflationary policies are beneficial to the banking industry itself and leave the reader no doubt that this industry has a vested interest in the status-quo.

I found this book to be the most interesting and revealing book I have ever read about the banking system and the Federal Reserve. Rothbard has a very different perspective than most conventional economists, but his explanations are very clear and compelling. He explains how fractional reserve banking makes banks inherently prone to bankruptcy, how the Federal Reserve and other central banks create inflation, and how money has evolved and been debased. Gene Epstein, the Barron's columnist, recently recommended The Mystery of Banking as the best book to read for anyone interested in understanding how our banking system works.

Murray Rothbard writes clearly and yet with a technician's precise knowledge of the operation of money and banking. This book should be read by any who truly desire to understand these important aspects of the ecoonomy. And, oh, by the way, you don't really have to fork over $98 bucks for this important book. Resourceful readers can locate it for free online. Who says there's no such thing as a free lunch?

I am not a financial genius. I have struggled all my life with finances. I have read books, taken classes, and advice. I have never been able to get my finances under control. This book is easy to read, easy to understand and easy to follow. For the first time in many years, I have a balance in my savings account and am beginning to get myself into a better financial position. I really didn't think anyone could help me do that. I would highly recommend this book to anyone (any age) who has personal finances and wants to know the best way to handle them. --gail

What Bill has accomplished here, is the perfect storm, or shall I say the Perfect $$$torm of Kiyosaki, Orman, Cramer, and Financial Empowerment 101. Intended for youths fresh out of college and those fairly new in their career, Bill has managed to encompass information that is essential to the aforementioned and for many that are well into their careers and just need straight talk about finances from mortgages to 401K's. Wow, the 401K section really did it for me!

Let's face it we've all said had I only known this then... Well, in "The Naked Truth" author Bill DeShurko not only will make you ask that question but will answer it in a way that informs you of how to be proactive about other financial enigmas. Job well done. Thank you for helping me, help ME.

This book is easy to read and even entertaining at times, and the author does not talk down to the reader. Like the other reviewers, I bought it for my young adult children, but I learned quite a lot more than I anticipated. Bill's ability to explain terms briefly and clearly clarified some of my misconceptions. The book also brings home the idea that budgeting needn't be torture, but instead ita road to real savings in the future. How to deal with your your paycheck inclusions and how to manage your taxes are covered well. Bill explains from soup to nuts a vast amount of information in an appealing way, I'm even giving it as a Christmas gift to some of my less than financially savvy friends.

This book is well written, easily understood, and in my opinion, should be a standard issue text book in every high school in the United States. I am 51 years old and I learned a few things. My two twenty something sons are reading it and am certain they will benefit. Nice job Mr. Deshurko.

I recently read "The No BS Handbook for Successful Investing" upon the recommendation of a friend. I am not a "financial investor" and ignorant to such matters. So, it was with a bit of skepticism that I began to read. As I read, however, I found myself saying, "ahh, so that's what that means" or "how interesting," or "good to know." Judge Smith passes on his wisdom from personal experiences and trusted resources explaining the whys and wherefores encouraging us to make good financial choices. I found this book very informative with practical financial lessons that I can put in to practice. I read with highlighter in hand, and will be using it many times over as a reference tool. I am also going to buy a copy for my son.

The Judge has once again offered up an excellent book, but of a different genere. He gets right to the point, and there really is no B.S. I have started following his advice with some moderate success, despite the economic downturn. A good time to get started in the market.

"No BS" is suitably named. Peter Smith begins his book by asking his readers to get their financial act together by spending a few weeks getting a sense of their financial situation. Most investing books gloss over this important first step, hoping that somehow they will change their ways after learning the benefits of investing. Instead, Peter Smith asks something from his readers and in exchange offers valuable investing advice and experience. He also focuses his critical, judicial eye in later chapters on the financial media, giving praise to some financial pundits and wondering why people even bother listening to others. A very readable book (I've assigned it to high-school students as an introduction to financial instruments), The No BS Handbook for Successful Investing is a great guide to the ever-expanding array of financial instruments available to investors.

The "No BS Handbook" is a terrific little handbook and is aptly named. It is a very compact collection of common sense advice on a broad range of investment-related subjects such as mutual funds, taxes, retirement plans, etc. Complex tomes have been produced on all these subjects but Pete Smith's handbook focuses on what he considers the essentials without any wasted words or hint of self-promotion. The writing is concise, based on experience, easy to understand and also contains a glossary at the end for anyone who is not sure of the difference between an ETF and an Index Fund. It is also punctuated with humor which again makes it easier and more fun to read than the average money-related book. Another helpful element is Judge Smith's inclusion of examples from his own portfolio
that illustrate some of the do's and don'ts of investing. In sum, I highly recommend this handbook for anyone who wants to put in a little work to become a more succesful investor.

THIS IS A DEFINITE MUST BUY! if you are really into tenchi/ryoko love, this is definitly the comic for you. it contains numerous scenes in which u can really see there are sparks between ryoko and tenchi. and, even if u ARENT into ryoko/tenchi stuff, its still a really great addition to the no need for tenchi manga series!!! I must insist that u get it now!

Okay for all you people out there who don't already know this, this book is already out in america. I bought in january. Look for it. This is the best one I have read so far, but I haven't read all of them. The Tenchi family is broke and Ryoko remembers hearing about a treasure so they go off to find it. There is also a guy there who likes her. I won't spoil the book, but there is an AWESOME action scene with Tenchi and Ryoko. I would definetly get this book.

This is definately my favorite volume of the manga! Ryoko is my heroine, so I loved seeing her in action! This book is great because it shows both sides of Ryoko; we really get a good glimpse at the softer side which she often keeps hidden. The story itself is awesome, the gang ventures into space in search of a treasure Ryoko vaguely remembers, and on a distant planet they meet up with a mysterious stranger who Ryoko knew 800 years before! You have got to get this manga! This was the first volume of the manga I bought and after reading it I was convinced to exand my collection. Get it now!

The story for "No Need For Tenchi Vol.9:The Quest For More Money" begins on the day after a huge party.Ryoko has a strange dream and the Masaki family discover they have no more money. Then Ryoko remembers a treasure she once tried to get 800 years ago. Ayeka suggests that they go to retrieve the treasure to solve their money problem. Soon,they are off on their quest. When they reach their destination, they meet Ryoko's first love! They are also being chased by a space pirate and a crazy robot. Will the Masaki family ever get the treasure? Will the badguys win? Will Ryoko find out what happened 800 years ago? Who will Ryoko love? To find out what happens, you'll have to read it. I thought this graphic novel was really excellent. I loved the art, the story, and the characters. The arthor of this book, Hitoshi Okuda, did a great job. If you like manga,science fiction,comedy,drama,and adventure,then get this book.

Clearly THE book for the beginner and intermediate collector. It gives an excellent overview of each type of note (Nationals, Silver Certs, etc.) as well brief descriptions of each note within each type. A great way to learn the history associated with the engravings on U.S. paper currency from the Civil War (1861) to the present.

And, of course, the Friedberg numbering scheme is the standard method of referencing notes among collectors and dealers alike.

It should be noted however, that the values given for the notes are very rough approximations (very conservative). This is especially true for the UNC grade(MS60-64). There are no values for GEM notes (MS65+).

If you're looking for a comprehensive note reference with ball park values, this book is for you.

I find this is a great book for any collector of U.S. Currency. Crisp photos of just about EVERY diff Note 1861-Current (Very Nice color section in the back) and up-to-date pricing in the fast changing currency market. Also great for keeping track of your own collection. Definately Recommended!

This is the standard reference work on United States Currency for the collector. While the prices given are pretty much obsolete in the volatile currency market, the Friedberg Numbering system is universally used by dealers and collectors alike. If you are considering participation in floor or online auctions, you cannot tell what you are bidding on without this book, as all notes will be listed by FR#. Well worth the investment!

This book is a must-have for the serious US currency collector, along with the Standard Catalog, 17th edition. Together they provide a great catalog and price guide for US Treasury issues. There are good sections on fractionals and Confederate currency, and decent treatment of colonials. No obsoletes or military payment certificates. The black and white photos are quite a bit larger than those in the Standard Catalog. The color pictures in the back are a nice touch, but the printing is not the world's greatest -- many of the reds come out as pinks, the greens look almost fluorescent, etc.

There aren't many anecdotes or interesting bits of trivia, but as a guide and catalog it is top notch.