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The Bull From the Bull Horn
Posted by John in Big Business, Books, New York, New York City, Politics, States on February 25, 2010
Few sound the bull horn because it takes more courage and a little insanity to go up against the man. In fact, guys like Harry Markopolos are more ridiculed than praised for the service they provide. Harry tipped off the Securities & Exchange Commission about Bernard Madoff long before his confession.
His new book “No One Would Listen” describes in detail the expose of a Ponzi scheme. Now he helps others come forward on how to file a lawsuit under the False Claim Act.
To find out more check out his article in Money and what it takes to become a whistleblower. Harry is certified BULLSTRONG!
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SShhhh, A Book Tiger Doesn’t Want You to Read
We knew it wouldn’t be long before a tell-all book coming out with all the sordid details about his poor judgement. Atria Books announced that Robert Lusetich will pen how golf’s greatest battles his inner demons. Lusetich is a columnist at FoxSports.com which means it will have more to do with sports than anything else. Stay tuned and of course if you know something that should be added to the book please do tell.
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Office Mates – Sit Down & Shut Up
Posted by John in Books, Minneapolis, Minnesota, States on February 5, 2010
Everyone gets annoyed at some point by their office colleagues who tell dumb stories and make comments that nobody cares about. Author Patti O’Shea tweeted about having a tough time with her office mates today.
Dear Coworker From Hell, please go back to your cube so I don’t have to listen to you and your bizarre comments anymore.
It’s almost the weekend. You’re almost done with work. If you need a good book check out her website.
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Amazon Buys Company to be More Like Apple
Posted by John in Big Business, Books on February 4, 2010
Amazon looks like they are ready to step up their game in the e-book business. The company purchased Touchco, a screen technology company that will improve the Kindle greatly. All this competition for cool gadgets is great but nothing replaces great content – nothing. For more info on the deal check out the New York Times article that discloses more.
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Conde Nast Employee Snitch Hotline
Posted by John in Big Business, Books, New York, New York City, States on February 3, 2010
The publisher of GQ, Vogue, Vanity Fair and many more titles created their own employee snitch hotline. The “fraud reporting hotline” helps co-workers notify the powers that be about rules being broken and most importantly, company fraud. Will other publishers follow suit? Let me know. Click here.
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Governor Refused the word “Faithful” in Wedding Vows
Posted by John in Books, Politics, South Carolina, States on February 3, 2010
In an incredible inside look as a governor’s wife and what it is like to go through an affair in the public eye. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford got caught cheating with an Argentina woman one year ago and now his ex-wife Jenny Sanford tells all in her new book from publisher Ballatine Books.
In the new 20/20 interview with Barbara Walters she explains that she made a “leap of faith” when Governor Sanford asked to remove the promise to be faithful from their wedding vows. That is usually a strong sign that the marriage will not have a happy ending.
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Barnes & Noble Restless Shareholder Seeks New Ownership
Posted by John in Big Business, Books on February 2, 2010
As an avid reader and book publisher I find it important to stay on top of the publishing comings and goings. In today’s BusinessWeek article Ron Burkle who is a B&N shareholder filed papers today with the SEC to clarify shares owned by found Riggio family. Sounds like Barnes & Noble will have new ownership soon. Stay tuned.
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Hybrid Book For Your Bookshelf
Everyone is recovering from the iPad euphoria this week. I found a unique alternative to mixing technology with the old school book feel. I’m not sure if this will catch on but I thought I would share it for you to decide. This can be found at Twelve South’s Bookbook.
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Lauren Conrad’s New Book Feb. 2
Posted by John in Books, California, Hollywood, States on January 31, 2010
Best selling authors are from a wide variety of people with many colorful backgrounds. This past week we lost 2 great authors in Howard Zinn and J.D. Salinger but have to look forward to others who will due well such as Lauren Conrad. Her first book LA Candy was a great success and has a second book coming out Tuesday titled Sweet Little Lies. At 23, LC best known on MTV’s The Hills, likes to inspire the Young Adults and has a few recommendations for them on her own. To read more check out EW’s Shelf Life blog.
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2012 New World Order & the Bohemian Grove
As a book publisher I come across and read many manuscripts. One book that we did not publish but caught my eye was Apollyon Rising 2012: The Lost Symbol Found and the Final Mystery of the Great Seal Revealed by Thomas Horn. Now I could give you a book report about the fascinating revelations regarding this book but I would encourage you to get this one as a “must read”. Incredible how one author connects the dots between Mythology, the Bible, the I-Ching, the Mayans and the Freemasons and how it all relates.
Of course it wouldn’t be a great story unless it includes a secret society such as the Bohemian Grove in San Francisco, California. I know it can be easy to get pulled into the conspiracy theorists ideas but it is fascinating and when Glen Beck, Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly and David Gergen spend so much time avoiding this topic it peaks ones interest.
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