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The squadron of Zeros passed low, and the battalion greeted their pitch plummeting drone with a hearty “Banzai.” Major Hiroshi Nishimura mounted the steps of the sacred terrace and reached for the handle of his sword.

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About the Book Carnal Weapon

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"Carnal Weapon is the story of a young man’s attempt to break free from the confines of a culture in which morality is ever present, albeit in a thin veneer. In his workaday world, Jack’s innovative achievements have put him on the fast track for partnership in a white-shoe law firm. This comes in spite of the fact that his sheltered upbringing has left him with all the maturity of a teenager."

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About the Author – Peter Hoffmann

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"Peter Hoffmann was born and raised in New York City, where he attended Brooklyn College. After receiving his MD degree from New York Medical College, he received postdoctoral training in pathology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, where he specialized in premalignant diseases of the breast. He currently lives with his wife and son in Westchester County. Carnal Weapon is his first novel."

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Carnal Weapon by Peter Hoffmann

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"When Alice Mercer bumps into rising Wall Street attorney, Jack Preston, he promises himself to wipe this stunning beauty out of his memory. Life is complicated enough in 1950’s America, where virginity holds sway over daydreams. Dare this woman jeopardize his promise to marry his wholesome sweetheart? But Alice won't go away, and after treating him to ringside seats, this French industrial spy tra..."

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Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis

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"Mike here also wrote The Blind Side, yes, THAT Oscar winning tear jerker. However, yours truly is more interested in this book, Liar's Poker. Not because it's a #1 National Best Seller, not because Mike wrote it, but because it's about Wall Street. What could an 18 year old want with a memoir written about New York tycoons and sleazy business deeds? Well, to be honest, the New York City Stock ..."

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TIME Magazine Cover: Why Main Street Hates Wall Street - Nov. 9, 2009

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"One of my favorite Time Magazine covers. It came out during the great recession of 09, I imagine that may people chose to read the story online, which eats into the bottom line for this legendary magazine. But Time is cleaver and has found a way to get a little cash by offering their covers for sale on their web site."

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Trading Places

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"A timeless and classic comedy that I literally grew up with. This hilarious story follows Eddie Murphey, a homeless man and how he becomes the most powerful person on wall street."

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Working Girl - Movie

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"Such a typical 80s movie... but that's why I love it."

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Economists See Increased Probability Of Recession

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"With the coming of few weeks economic news which mainly points at high rate of unemployment among other factors, many economists are now fearing the return of recession. A number of top economists think that they are moving back towards the recession."

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A Great Book for People Who Think Investing Is Difficult

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"James P. O’ Shaughnessy wrote the perfect book for people who think that investing has to the risky, complex, and dangerous. It is also the perfect book for those who want to think that they can outsmart the market. This book has the academic and numerical proof that a passive or mechanical system of investing will in most cases beat a human system of investing.. . even professional investors s..."

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Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough

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"This book really shows you how the world of high finance works. Yes, decisions are made based on tons of analysis, but in the end, its really run by relationships and people rather than what business numbers say."