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Charlie and Margaret discover the dark side of Hollywood in Jake Tapper's follow-up to New York Times bestseller The Hellfire Club—an "excellent" cocktail of corruption and ambition (Publishers Weekly). Charlie and Margaret Marder, political stars in 1960s Washington DC, know all too well how the tangled web of power in the nation's capital can operate. But while they long to settle into the comforts of home, Attorney General Robert Kennedy has other plans. He needs them to look into a potential threat not only to the presidency, but to the security of the United States itself. Charlie and Margaret quickly find themselves on a flight to sunny Los Angeles, where they’ll face off against a dazzling world of stars and studios. At the center of their investigation is Frank Sinatra, a close friend of President John F. Kennedy and a rumored mob crony, whom Charlie and Margaret must befriend to get the inside scoop. But in a town built on illusions, where friends and foes all look alike, nothing is easy, and drinks by the pool at the Sands and late-night adventures with the Rat Pack soon lead to a body in the trunk of their car. Before they know it, Charlie and Margaret are being pursued by sinister forces from Hollywood’s stages to the newly founded Church of Scientology, facing off against the darkest and most secret side of Hollywood’s power. As the Academy Awards loom, and someone near and dear to Margaret goes missing, Charlie and Margaret find the clock is not only ticking but running out. Someone out there knows what they’ve uncovered and can’t let them leave alive. Corruption and ambition form a deadly mix in this fast-paced sequel to The Hellfire Club.

As we stand poised on the brink of the next century, Wall Street has never been more turbulent or exciting. Now, in this smart, savvy, up-to-the-minute guide, the top editors of The Wall Street Journal tell you exactly what's happening on the floor, behind the scenes--giving you the inside, in-depth story on the most powerful firms and creative minds on Wall Street. This incisive resource examines the corporate structure, strategies, assets, profits and losses of the biggest and most diversified of Wall Street companies as well as the key retail firms, trading houses, investment banks, and giant commercial banks. Presented here also is a thorough examination of the venues in which Wall Street does much of its business--the New York Stock Exchange and the National Association of Securities Dealers--and the agencies that regulate that business such as the SEC and the Federal Reserve. Through the impeccable research and financial acumen that only The Wall Street Journal can deliver, you'll discover the fascinating stories behind Wall Street's headline-making power brokers and companies and gain a better understanding of the individuals, trends, and laws that control Wall Street today. Inside you'll find complete inside accounts of: , How Merrill Lynch turned itself around by penetrating banking and nonbrokerage businesses , Which firm elite mega-investment bank Morgan Stanley Dean Witter has its eyes on now , Why Smith Barney Inc.'s plan to challenge Merrill Lynch failed--and what they're doing to recover , The five big retail investment firms--Merrill Lynch, Smith Barney, Dean Witter, Paine Webber, and Prudential--and how they came to dominate the markets , Thehigh-pressure trading cultures within Salomon, Bear Stearns, and Lehman Brothers , The epoch-making deals--and career-breaking stumbles--carried out by investment banks like Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and First Boston , How J. P. Morgan and Bankers Trust have transformed themselves into financial powerhouses while other banks have fallen by the wayside , And much more Filled with privileged accounts and illuminating personality profiles of major Wall Street players, this book is the definitive guide for anyone who works on the Street, invests, or simply wants to know about the state of the financial world today and its prospects for tomorrow.

Unravel the Mysteries of the Financial Markets—the Language, the Players, and the Strategies for Success Understanding money and investing has never been more important than it is today, as many of us are called upon to manage our own retirement planning, college savings funds, and health-care costs. Up-to-date and expertly written, The Wall Street Journal Complete Money and Investing Guidebook provides investors with a simple—but not simplistic—grounding in the world of finance. It breaks down the basics of how money and investing work, explaining: • What must-have information you need to invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds • How to see through the inscrutable theories and arcane jargon of financial insiders and advisers • What market players, investing strategies, and money and investing history you should know • Why individual investors should pay attention to the economy Written in a clear, engaging style by Dave Kansas, one of America’s top business journalists and editor of The Wall Street Journal Money & Investing section, this straightforward book is full of helpful charts, graphs, and illustrations and is an essential source for novice and experienced investors alike. Get your financial life in order with help from The Wall Street Journal. Look for: • The Wall Street Journal Complete Personal Finance Guidebook • The Wall Street Journal Personal Finance Workbook • The Wall Street Journal Complete Real Estate Investing Guidebook

A collection of good reading from the country's only national business daily.

Traces the history of money and discusses stocks, bonds, mutual funds, futures, and options.

Since it was first published in 1984, The Irwin Guide to Using The Wall Street Journal has shown more than a quarter-million investors how to locate, understand, and profit from the financial information found every day in the Journal. This seventh edition expands and updates on the book's wide-ranging charts and information, making it the most complete and up-to-date Wall Street Journal user's guide available. For the first time, this latest edition also focuses on the Journal's companion website, WSJ.com, and introduces you to the myriad ways in which the online edition complements and expands upon the print edition. Examples of actual onscreen pages help you quickly navigate the site to get just the information you need. In addition, step-by-step directions walk you through four sets of data-gathering procedures of particular value to investors: News Article Retrieval-Follow links directly to current news stories and use Advanced Search to retrieve archived stories from past editions, Company Information-Obtain current and past stock quotes, financials, and analyst recommendations, download hundreds of company reports for free, and more, Economic Information-Look up the latest government reports on economic indicators, study expert industry analyses, track Fed policy and actions, and more, Market Information-Read the latest news and numbers, receive "Heard on the Street" and other e-mail updates throughout the day, gain access to columns available only online, and more. The Irwin Guide to Using The Wall Street Journal covers virtually every financial aspect of business and the economy. It shows you how to quickly find and interpret data and information on literally hundreds of critical topics, including how and why interest rates affect markets, how deficits impact the inflation rate and stock prices, the impact of the Federal Reserve on your investment portfolio, and strategies to manage and even reduce the risks of commodities and futures investing. The Wall Street Journal is the authoritative source for business and investment news. The Irwin Guide to Using the Wall Street Journal shows you how, by understanding a handful of key statistical reports in the Journal, you can get a surprisingly quick and firm comprehension of the ups and downs of the American economy, and use that comprehension to dramatically improve both your short- and long-term investment performance. Book jacket.