Gregory Zuckerman

Gregory Zuckerman, the bestselling author of The Greatest Trade Ever and The Frackers, answers the question investors have been asking for decades: How did Jim Simons do it?Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year AwardJim Simons is the greatest money maker in modern financial history. No other investor--Warren Buffett, Peter Lynch, Ray Dalio, Steve Cohen, or George Soros--can touch his record. Since 1988, Renaissance's signature Medallion fund has generated average annual returns of 66 percent. The firm has earned profits of more than $100 billion; Simons is worth twenty-three billion dollars.Drawing on unprecedented access to Simons and dozens of current and former employees, Zuckerman, a veteran Wall Street Journal investigative reporter, tells the gripping story of how a world-class mathematician and former code breaker mastered the market. Simons pioneered a data-driven, algorithmic approach that's sweeping the world.As Renaissance became a market force, its executives began influencing the world beyond finance. Simons became a major figure in scientific research, education, and liberal politics. Senior executive Robert Mercer is more responsible than anyone else for the Trump presidency, placing Steve Bannon in the campaign and funding Trump's victorious 2016 effort. Mercer also impacted the campaign behind Brexit.The Man Who Solved the Market is a portrait of a modern-day Midas who remade markets in his own image, but failed to anticipate how his success would impact his firm and his country. It's also a story of what Simons's revolution means for the rest of us.

Few were ready when a mysterious respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China in January 2020. Politicians, government officials, business leaders, and public-health professionals were unprepared for the most devastating pandemic in a century. Many of the world’s biggest drug and vaccine makers were slow to react or couldn’t muster an effective response. It was up to a small group of unlikely and untested scientists and executives to save civilization. A French businessman dismissed by many as a fabulist. A Turkish immigrant with little virus experience. A quirky Midwesterner obsessed with insect cells. A Boston scientist employing questionable techniques. A British scientist despised by his peers. Far from the limelight, each had spent years developing innovative vaccine approaches. Their work was met with skepticism and scorn. By 2020, these individuals had little proof of progress. Yet they and their colleagues wanted to be the ones to stop the virus holding the world hostage. They scrambled to turn their life’s work into life-saving vaccines in a matter of months, each gunning to make the big breakthrough—and to beat each other for the glory that a vaccine guaranteed. A #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning Wall Street Journal investigative journalist, Zuckerman takes us inside the top-secret laboratories, corporate clashes, and high-stakes government negotiations that led to effective shots. Deeply reported and endlessly gripping, this is a dazzling, blow-by-blow chronicle of the most consequential scientific breakthrough of our time. It’s a story of courage, genius, and heroism. It’s also a tale of heated rivalries, unbridled ambitions, crippling insecurities, and unexpected drama. A Shot to Save the World is the story of how science saved the world.

In 2006, hedge fund manager John Paulson realized something few others suspected--that the housing market and the value of subprime mortgages were grossly inflated and headed for a major fall. Paulson's background was in mergers and acquisitions, however, and he knew little about real estate or how to wager against housing. He had spent a career as an also-ran on Wall Street. But Paulson was convinced this was his chance to make his mark. He just wasn't sure how to do it. Colleagues at investment banks scoffed at him and investors dismissed him. Even pros skeptical about housing shied away from the complicated derivative investments that Paulson was just learning about. But Paulson and a handful of renegade investors such as Jeffrey Greene and Michael Burry began to bet heavily against risky mortgages and precarious financial companies. Timing is everything, though. Initially, Paulson and the others lost tens of millions of dollars as real estate and stocks continued to soar. Rather than back down, however, Paulson redoubled his bets, putting his hedge fund and his reputation on the line. In the summer of 2007, the markets began to implode, bringing Paulson early profits, but also sparking efforts to rescue real estate and derail him. By year's end, though, John Paulson had pulled off the greatest trade in financial history, earning more than $15 billion for his firm--a figure that dwarfed George Soros's billion-dollar currency trade in 1992. Paulson made billions more in 2008 by transforming his gutsy move. Some of the underdog investors who attempted the daring trade also reaped fortunes. But others who got the timing wrong met devastating failure, discovering that being early and right wasn't nearly enough. Written by the prizewinning reporter who broke the story in The Wall Street Journal, The Greatest Trade Ever is a superbly written, fast-paced, behind-the-scenes narrative of how a contrarian foresaw an escalating financial crisis--that outwitted Chuck Prince, Stanley O'Neal, Richard Fuld, and Wall Street's titans--to make financial history.

Everyone knew it was crazy to try to extract oil and natural gas buried in shale rock deep below the ground. Everyone, that is, except a few reckless wildcatters - who risked their careers to prove the world wrong. Things looked grim for American energy in 2006. Oil production was in steep decline and natural gas was hard to find. The Iraq War threatened the nation’s already tenuous relations with the Middle East. China was rapidly industrializing and competing for resources. Major oil companies had just about given up on new discoveries on U.S. soil, and a new energy crisis seemed likely.But a handful of men believed everything was about to change. Far from the limelight, Aubrey McClendon, Harold Hamm, Mark Papa, and other wildcatters were determined to tap massive deposits of oil and gas that Exxon, Chevron, and other giants had dismissed as a waste of time. By experimenting with hydraulic fracturing through extremely dense shale—a process now known as fracking—the wildcatters started a revolution. In just a few years, they solved America’s dependence on imported energy, triggered a global environmental controversy—and made and lost astonishing fortunes.No one understands these men—their ambitions, personalities, methods, and foibles—better than the award-winning Wall Street Journal reporter Gregory Zuckerman. His exclusive access enabled him to get close to the frackers and chronicle the untold story of how they transformed the nation and the world. The result is a dramatic narrative tracking a brutal competition among headstrong drillers. It stretches from the barren fields of North Dakota and the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania to cluttered pickup trucks in Texas and tense Wall Street boardrooms.Activists argue that the same methods that are creating so much new energy are also harming our water supply and threatening environmental chaos. The Frackers tells the story of the angry opposition unleashed by this revolution and explores just how dangerous fracking really is.The frackers have already transformed the economic, environmental, and geopolitical course of history. Now, like the Rockefellers and the Gettys before them, they’re using their wealth and power to influence politics, education, entertainment, sports, and many other fields. Their story is one of the most important of our time.MEET THE FRACKERSGEORGE MITCHELL, the son of a Greek goatherd, who tried to tap rock that experts deemed worthless but faced an unexpected obstacle in his quest to change history.AUBREY McCLENDON, the charismatic scion of an Oklahoma energy family, who scored billions leading a historic land grab. He wasn’t prepared for the shocking fallout of his discoveries.TOM WARD, who overcame a troubled childhood to become one of the nation’s wealthiest men. He could handle natural-gas fields but had more trouble with a Wall Street power broker.HAROLD HAMM, the son of poor sharecroppers, who believed America had more oil than anyone imagined. Hamm was determined to find the crude before others caught on.CHARIF SOUKI, the dashing Lebanese immigrant who saw his career crumble and his fortune disintegrate, leaving one last, unlikely chance for success.MARK PAPA, the Enron castoff who panicked when he realized a resurgence of American natural gas was at hand, one that his company wasn’t prepared for.

Discover the inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes like LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues.Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, Rising Above will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages.Praise for Rising AboveA Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selectionA Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection"An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."-- School Library Journal“This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstacles packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”-- Scholastic Teacher"So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. Though the people chronicled are all athletes, their stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define them."-- Booklist"[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges." --Publishers WeeklyFrom the Hardcover edition.

Behold the power of women! These are the inspirational real-life stories of female superstar athletes Serena and Venus Williams, Simone Biles, Carli Lloyd, and more -- role models all. For sports fans, aspiring athletes and readers of sports biographies. Growing up in a crime-plagued, gang-infested neighborhood, Venus and Serena Williams were led to believe their environment was not a place where dreams could come true. It took a relentless determination, a burning desire to be the best, and a willingness to conquer racial barriers for them to emerge as tennis legends. Simone Biles was raised by a single mother with addiction issues, forcing her grandparents to intervene. But Simone soon discovered balance beams and gymnastics mats, setting her on a path toward Olympic greatness. Carli Lloyd, meanwhile, believed her youth soccer career was really starting to take off, only to be cut from her team. Instead of quitting the sport she loved, Carli rebuilt her confidence from the ground up, ultimately becoming one of the leaders on the World Cup Champion US Women's Soccer team.The athletes featured in this book met earth-shaking challenges head on, and through hard work and perseverance, went on to conquer the sports world. This collection of mini biographies, complete with first-hand content drawn from interviews, is a source of inspiration and self-empowerment for kids and sports fans of all ages.Also included in the book: Wilma Rudolph (track and field), Mo'ne Davis (Little League baseball), Swin Cash (basketball), Elena Delle Donne (basketball), Bethany Hamilton (surfing), Ronda Rousey (mixed martial arts), and Kerri Strug (gymnastics).Praise for Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports "An inspiring, empowering collection of true stories of perseverance and resolve." --Kirkus Reviews"This is a good choice for libraries where biographies about current newsmakers are in demand." --School Library Connection"What will inspire athletes of any ability or gender is how these women turned to help when needed and learned to accept themselves inside and out." --Booklist "A varied and inspiring collection of sports biographies." -- School Library Journal

Endine matemaatikaprofessor James Simons, ettevõtte Renaissance Technologies asutaja, on tänases finantsmaailmas üks edukaimaid kauplejaid. Aastast 1988 on Renaissance’i lipulaev Medallioni riskifond näidanud keskmiselt 66%-st aastatootlust, teenides kauplemiselt rohkem kui 100 miljardit dollarit kasumit. Keegi teine ei saa sellele ligilähedalegi, ka mitte Warren Buffett, George Soros, Peter Lynch, Steve Cohen ja Ray Dalio, kirjutab Gregory Zuckermani raamatus „Turgude isand“.Simonsi näol on tegemist mehega, kes juba karjääri algusaastail otsustas läbi närida tohututest andmemassiividest, rakendada kõrgemat matemaatikat ning luua ultramoodsaid arvutimudeleid, sellal kui teised lähtusid oma prognoosides sisetundest, vaistust ja vanakooli taustauuringutest. Just Simons pani aluse investeerimismaailma tabanud revolutsioonile.Zuckermani hinnangul küünib Simonsi vara tänaseks ligi 23 miljardi dollarini, tema ettevõtte keskmisel töötajal pea 50 miljoni dollarini. Need suurusjärgud annavad enam kui alust väita, et Simons ja tema meeskond on tabanud investeerimise kohta midagi, mille mõistmisest teised vaid unistavad. Ja seda olukorras, kus Simonsi ettevõttesse on eelkõige oodatud matemaatikud ja teadlased, kes ei tea investeerimisest ja Wall Streeti telgitagustest enamasti suurt midagi. Mõned neist on kapitalismi suhtes suisa skeptilised.Kuigi Simonsi näol on tegemist ülimat privaatsust hindava mehega, õnnestus Zuckermanil teha enam kui nelisada intervjuud rohkem kui 30ne endise ja praeguse Renaissance’i töötajaga, lisaks Simonsi sõprade, pereliikmete ja raamatus mainitud sündmuste asjaosalistega. Nii sündis haarav lugu, mis räägib Simonsi noorusajast ja tööst külma sõja aegse koodimurdja ning murrangulise matemaatikuna, samuti tema ettevõtte tormilistest algusaastatest. Allikad jagasid seniteadmata üksikasju Renaissance’i kõige tähtsamatest murdepunktidest, aga ka viimasel ajal aset leidnud sündmustest, milles oli rohkem draamat ja intriigi, kui seda oleks osanud ettegi kujutada.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be DispatchedThe Man Who Solved the Market By Gregory Zuckerman, A Man for All Markets By Edward O. Thorp 2 Books CollectionThe Man Who Solved theJim Simons is the greatest moneymaker in modern financial history. His record bests those of legendary investors, including Warren Buffett, George Soros and Ray Dalio. Yet Simons and his strategies are shrouded in mystery. The financial industry has long craved a look inside Simons's secretive hedge fund, Renaissance Technologies and veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Gregory Zuckerman delivers the goods.After a legendary career as a mathematician and a stint breaking Soviet codes, Simons set out to conquer financial markets with a radical approach. Simons hired physicists, mathematicians and computer scientists.A Man for AllIn a remarkable career, Edward O. Thorp rose up from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and the world’s first wearable computer, beat the casinos of Las Vegas at blackjack and roulette, then became a bestselling author and a hedge fund heavyweight, ushering in a revolution on Wall Street. Now he shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his fortune and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, A Man for All Markets is a scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success.

‘This book will tell you everything you need to know about everything worth knowing’Obviously no book could ever actually do that, if you thought it could, this is not the book for you. Don’t waste your time. Definitely don’t waste your money. There isn’t a cat’s chance in hell this book or any book could ever live up to that bollocks.To be honest, this probably isn’t the book for you anyway. Most people will accept what they hear as true without really questioning it. Most people think asking their Facebook friends or watching a YouTube video counts as fact checking.There’s a chance, like a 1 in 1,000 chance, that in fact you might understand what this book is about. If you want to learn the true facts around some of life's most pervasive concepts then okay, you have my permission to read this book.WARNINGThis book contains controversial statements about serious and sensitive matters in an attempt to be humorous. If you think it’s likely that reading such statements could cause you; Alarm, Anger, Distress, Offence or UpsetDo not fucking read it.

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original UK ISBN and UK EDITION Cover Image In this Listing shall be The Man Who Solved the Market, Mind Body Miracle & Team Habits 3 Books Collection The Man Who Solved the Jim Simons is the greatest moneymaker in modern financial history. His record bests those of legendary investors, including Warren Buffett, George Soros and Ray Dalio. Yet Simons and his strategies are shrouded in mystery. The financial industry has long craved a look inside Simons's secretive hedge fund, Renaissance Technologies and veteran Wall Street Journal reporter Gregory Zuckerman delivers the goods. Mind Body Don't wait for a miracle. Be one. Mind Body Miracle provides you with an easy-to-use toolkit of healthy habits and daily disciplines to get your mindset and body working at their best. Whether you need focus and clarity to achieve a goal, want to take the health of your mind and body to the next level, or are seeking strength in adversity. Team Charlie Gilkey explains how to apply the habits that improve personal productivity to teamwork. Covering topics such as planning, communication, decision-making and creating a sense of belonging, he offers insights, practical tips and guidance on building a team that collaborates successfully and empowers each member.9780241309735/9781781332641/9781800819399

Este libro relata la historia jamás contada de cómo Jim Simons, un reservado matemático, fue pionero del trading algorítmico y se convirtió en el mayor generador de ganancias de todos los tiempos. Ningún otro inversor -Warren Buffett, George Soros, Peter Lynch, Steve Cohen o Ray Dalio- iguala el historial de Jim Simons, fundador de Renaissance Technologies. Desde 1988, el fondo Medallion de la empresa Renaissance ha generado un promedio de retornos anuales del 66 por ciento. Esta firma ha registrado ganancias de trading de más de cien mil millones de dólares. El propio Simons ha ganado veintitrés mil millones de dólares. Tras su increíble éxito en la inversión, los ejecutivos de Renaissance han ejercido una gran influencia en la política de EE.UU. En la década de 1980 y principios de la de 1990, mientras Simons creaba Renaissance, los inversores serios se aferraban a las técnicas hablar con ejecutivos, examinar documentos financieros y prever la dirección de las acciones y la economía. Simons eligió un enfoque diferente. Matemático de primera categoría y ex descifrador de códigos, Simons intuyó que los mercados financieros se movían de maneras ordenadas, no simplemente de maneras que pudieran ser detectadas mediante la intuición y la perspicacia. Simons creyó que acumular y analizar datos podía dar una ventaja y que el trading automático era posible. Trabajando en un despacho destartalado en un centro comercial de Long Island, Simons contrató matemáticos, físicos y científicos computacionales para reunir montones de registros históricos y desarrollar algoritmos para procesarlos. Su equipo buscó patrones escondidos profundamente en los números que pudieran revelar las tan codiciadas normas que rigen los mercados. Tras décadas de esfuerzo, su enfoque basado en los datos dio sus frutos. Otros inversores empezaron a emular los métodos cuantitativos de Simons inspirando una revolución que se ha extendido a Wall Street, al Silicon Valley y a todos los lugares donde se hacen predicciones. Cuando Renaissance se convirtió en un actor destacado en el mundo financiero, sus ejecutivos empezaron a ejercer su influencia en otras áreas. Simons se convirtió en una figura importante en la investigación científica, la educación y la política de los Demócratas de Estados Unidos. El ejecutivo senior Robert Mercer es el mayor responsable de que Trump llegara a la presidencia. Situó a Steve Bannon en la campaña, financió la victoriosa campaña de Trump de 2016 y dio apoyo a la publicación Breitbart de la derecha alternativa estadounidense (alt-right). Mercer también influyó en la campaña que hubo detrás del Brexit. A pesar de su clarividencia, Simons no previó hasta qué punto el activismo de Mercer impactaría a su empresa y a su país.