The Dow Story

Author : Don Whitehead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Dow Story by Don Whitehead Pdf

Author : E. N. Brandt
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019285290

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Growth Company by E. N. Brandt Pdf

As the focus of protest against a hated war in Vietnam it became one of the best-known company names in America almost overnight during the 1960s. "Dow makes napalm, napalm kills babies," chanted student protesters on hundreds of campuses during that war. "Dow shalt not kill." This feisty company did not back off from making napalm (it was the only U.S. company that did not), and it was soon embroiled in other front-page controversies--Agent Orange, dioxin, and mercury contamination of the Great Lakes among them. Typically, when EPA planes flew over its plants taking photos, Dow sued. Growth Company is the story of a century of industrial drama told by an insider who has been associated with the firm and its top managers since 1953. Written in celebration of the firm's 100th anniversary, it traces the rise of an archetypical growth company from its unlikely beginnings in a dying lumber town in the backwoods of central Michigan. Later a Wall Street favorite, it made many of its early investors wealthy; it has not missed or decreased a dividend since 1911. Based on research in the Dow corporate archives, supplemented by oral history interviews with more than 150 company pioneers, this colorful panorama of growth is told in terms of the people who built this unique and spectacularly successful world-class company, beginning with Herbert H. Dow, the young genius who founded the firm, down to the son of Greek immigrants who heads the company today.

Author : Richard Joseph Stillman
Publisher : Irwin Professional Publishing
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Dow Jones industrial average
ISBN : UCSC:32106005663809

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Dow Jones Industrial Average by Richard Joseph Stillman Pdf

Author : Jerry Martin Rosenberg
Publisher : New York : Macmillan ; London : Collier Macmillan
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UCSC:32106006558990

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Inside the Wall Street Journal by Jerry Martin Rosenberg Pdf

Author : Alechia Dow
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2022-01-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780369705624

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The Kindred by Alechia Dow Pdf

“Utterly swoony…an endearing reminder that true love can change the world” —J. Elle, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Ebony To save a galactic kingdom from revolution, Kindred mind-pairings were created to ensure each and every person would be seen and heard, no matter how rich or poor… Joy Abara knows her place. A commoner from the lowly planet Hali, she lives a simple life—apart from the notoriety that being Kindred to the nobility’s most infamous playboy brings. Duke Felix Hamdi has a plan. He will exasperate his noble family to the point that they agree to let him choose his own future and finally meet his Kindred face-to-face. Then the royal family is assassinated, putting Felix next in line for the throne…and accused of the murders. Someone will stop at nothing until he’s dead, which means they’ll target Joy, too. Meeting in person for the first time as they steal a spacecraft and flee amid chaos might not be ideal…and neither is crash-landing on the strange backward planet called Earth. But hiding might just be the perfect way to discover the true strength of the Kindred bond and expose a scandal—and a love—that may decide the future of a galaxy.

Author : David R. Dow
Publisher : Twelve
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781455575237

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Things I've Learned from Dying by David R. Dow Pdf

National Book Critics Circle Award finalist David R. Dow confronts the reality of his work on death row when his father-in-law is diagnosed with lethal melanoma, his beloved Doberman becomes fatally ill, and his young son begins to comprehend the implications of mortality. "Every life is different, but every death is the same. We live with others. We die alone." In his riveting, artfully written memoir The Autobiography of an Execution, David Dow enraptured readers with a searing and frank exploration of his work defending inmates on death row. But when Dow's father-in-law receives his own death sentence in the form of terminal cancer, and his gentle dog Winona suffers acute liver failure, the author is forced to reconcile with death in a far more personal way, both as a son and as a father. Told through the disparate lenses of the legal battles he's spent a career fighting, and the intimate confrontations with death each family faces at home, Things I've Learned From Dyingoffers a poignant and lyrical account of how illness and loss can ravage a family. Full of grace and intelligence, Dow offers readers hope without cliche and reaffirms our basic human needs for acceptance and love by giving voice to the anguish we all face--as parents, as children, as partners, as friends--when our loved ones die tragically, and far too soon.

Author : Charles R. Geisst,Ambassador Charles a Gargano Professor of Finance Charles R Geisst
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781438109879

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Encyclopedia of American Business History by Charles R. Geisst,Ambassador Charles a Gargano Professor of Finance Charles R Geisst Pdf

Presents an alphabetically-arranged reference to the history of business and industry in the United States. Includes selected primary source documents.

Author : James K. Glassman,Kevin A. Hassett
Publisher : Three Rivers Press (CA)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Dow Jones industrial average
ISBN : 0609806998

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Dow 36,000 by James K. Glassman,Kevin A. Hassett Pdf

"Every stock owner should read this book." -- Allan H. Meltzer, professor of political economy, Carnegie Mellon University * A radically new way to determine what stocks are really worth * Why the Dow is still poised to zoom * Why the financial establishment is wrong * Why stocks are actually less risky than bonds * How to build a maximizing portfolio and invest without fear "One of the hottest business books around. . . . It has wonderfully clear explanations of financial theory [and] excellent advice on general investing approaches." -- Allan Sloan, Newsweek "It may sound like headline-grabbing sensationalism, but the scholarly and punctilious authors make a persuasive case . . . the book is highly readable and witty." -- Arthur M. Louis, "San Francisco Chronicle "Dow 36,000 is a provocative and well-written treatise that cannot be dismissed. . . ." -- Burton G. Malkiel, "Wall Street Journal "Dow 36,000: Everything you know about stocks is wrong." -- Jim Jubak, "Worth magazine

Author : James S. Olson,Abraham O. Mendoza
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9798216045755

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American Economic History by James S. Olson,Abraham O. Mendoza Pdf

Covering figures, events, policies, and organizations, this comprehensive reference tool enhances readers' appreciation of the role economics has played in U.S. history since 1776. A study of the U.S. economy is important to understanding U.S. politics, society, and culture. To make that study easier, this dictionary offers concise essays on more than 1,200 economics-related topics. Entries cover a broad array of pivotal information on historical events, legislation, economic terms, labor unions, inventions, interest groups, elections, court cases, economic policies and philosophies, economic institutions, and global processes. Economics-focused biographies and company profiles are featured as sidebars, and the work also includes both a chronology of major events in U.S. economic history and a selective bibliography. Encompassing U.S. history since 1776 with an emphasis on recent decades, entries range from topics related to the early economic formation of the republic to those that explore economic aspects of information technology in the 21st century. The work is written to be clearly understood by upper-level high school students, but offers sufficient depth to appeal to undergraduates. In addition, the general public will be attracted by informative discussions of everything from clean energy to what keeps interest rates low.

Author : Alechia Dow
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781488056581

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The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow Pdf

“This debut has it all: music, books, aliens, adventure, resistance, queerness, and a bold heroine tying it all together. ”—Ms. Magazine Can a girl who risks her life for books and an Ilori who loves pop music work together to save humanity? When a rebel librarian meets an Ilori commander… Two years ago, a misunderstanding between the leaders of Earth and the invading Ilori resulted in the death of one-third of the world’s population. Today, seventeen-year-old Ellie Baker survives in an Ilori-controlled center in New York City. All art, books and creative expression are illegal, but Ellie breaks the rules by keeping a secret library. When young Ilori commander Morris finds Ellie’s illegal library, he’s duty-bound to deliver her for execution. But Morris isn’t a typical Ilori…and Ellie and her books might be the key to a desperate rebellion of his own. “The Sound of Stars is a marvelous genre-bending debut." —The Nerd Daily “The Sound of Stars is a stunning exploration of the comforts that make us human and the horrors that challenge our humanity.”—K. Ancrum, author of The Wicker King "This book has everything! Aliens set on conquering earth! A determined heroine with a hidden stash of books! And the power of music and stories to give those with every reason to hate the power to love. Who could want anything more?"—Joelle Charbonneau, New York Times bestselling author of The Testing and Verify “An absolute must-read for everyone.” —Book Riot “Dow's debut is a testament to hope and the power of art.” —Buzzfeed Also by Alechia Dow: The Kindred

Author : Lorenzo Dow
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1850
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OSU:32435006103220

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History of Cosmopolite by Lorenzo Dow Pdf

Author : Phil Dow
Publisher : William Carey Library
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Education
ISBN : 087808357X

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"School in the Clouds" by Phil Dow Pdf

"During the 20th Century Sub-Saharan Africa experienced a sweeping cultural transformation. Between 1900 and 2000 the Christian population in Kenya alone grew from less than one percent to approximately eighty percent. Behind this astonishing cultural revolution were the evangelical missionary movement and the critical support network that gave the movement its energy and staying power. Central to this network were the schools established around Africa for the children of missionaries. "School in the Clouds" is the story of the oldest and largest missionary boarding school in Africa. However, as a driving force behind this dramatic larger narrative, the history of the Rift Valley Academy is more than the story of an institution and the lives that made it up. It is a microcosm of one of the most remarkable cultural transformations in world history."--Back cover

Author : Jeffrey A. Hirsch
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118075357

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Super Boom by Jeffrey A. Hirsch Pdf

Prosper from the profitable opportunities of the next financial market super boom In 1976, Yale Hirsch predicted a fifteen-year super boom—a move in the stock market of 500% or more. His forecast proved accurate as the market rose and continued upward, eventually posting growth over 1,000% just before the tech crash in 2000. In Super Boom, Jeffrey Hirsch, President of the Hirsch Organization and Editor in Chief of the Stock Trader's Almanac, unveils the next market expansion. Building on his father's research from 1976, Hirsch has discovered that meteoric rises in stock indices are due to specific catalysts predominantly outside of the financial markets. History has a way of repeating itself, especially in the financial markets. The American economy, and subsequently the world economy, has always existed in a cycle of boom and bust: gold, grain, oil, technology, and most recently, real estate, have all bubbled and popped. The key to investing profitably is spotting macroeconomic historical trends and positioning to reap the benefits. Step-by-step, Hirsch puts together the pieces of this puzzle by revealing the central drivers of a super boom. Examines how new cultural paradigm-shifting technologies, as well as peace between major wars, could fuel a super boom Discusses how the massive injection of money by the government, in response to the global financial crisis and the Great Recession, as well as wartime spending, will eventually create an inflationary environment The data and research found here is based on historical information and the boom-and-bust cycle of the past century As markets and economies struggle over the next several years, remember to keep your eye on the future and get ready for the coming super boom and the next 500% move in the market. With this book as your guide, you'll benefit from the insights that only Jeffrey Hirsch can provide.

Author : Robert Rhea
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1934
Category : Speculation
ISBN : UCR:31210016957795

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The Story of the Averages by Robert Rhea Pdf

Author : Patrick Kemtzian
Publisher : Diplomarbeiten Agentur
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783863413927

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Finance and Psychology ? A Never-ending Love Story?! Behavioural Finance and Its Impact on the Credit Crunch in 2009 by Patrick Kemtzian Pdf

In the last decades many financial crises have emerged, like the stock crash of 1987, the Asian crisis in 1997 and the global financial crisis that started in 2008. Although those crises occurred for different reasons, they all proved financial markets to be inefficient. Not all traders think rationally. Behavioural patterns cause irrationality amongst traders. Even after decades of research in this field, financial crises like the latest one in 2008 still develop out of a combination of different behavioural patterns like herding. As a consequence those patterns deserve an in-depth analysis that is conducted by the author in this work. In order to find out to what extent behavioural finance influences the decision ?making process of traders and investors the seven most relevant behavioural patterns have been identified and analysed through qualitative research in form of primary research. The informal interview with the sophisticated trader Thomas Vittner serves as empirical evidence for the significance of the determined behavioural patterns. To find out, whether public investors and traders showed a herding behaviour towards analysts? stock recommendations in the financial crisis and its recovery, quantitative research has been made by conducting an experiment. Stocks performances in relation to analysts? recommendations were analysed and evaluated. The author?s selected behavioural patterns are influencing traders? and investors? decision-making processes to a large extent as their majority trades irrationally. The herding behaviour to follow analysts? stock recommendations only holds partially in the crisis and in the recovery phase. The results show that whereas the majority of analysts? recommendations matched with market trends before the crisis, only about half matched during the crisis and its recovery. People tended to follow the general signals of the market, rather than to recommendations given by analysts.