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  The Rainmaker

  by John Grisham

  It's summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor's shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn't have a job or a prayer...except for one: an insurance dispute that leaves a family devastated and opens the door for a lawsuit, if Rudy can find a way to file it. By the time Rudy gets to... (more)
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  Freakonomics: Book 2

  Super Freakonomics

  Tales of Altruism, Terrorism, and Poorly Paid Prostitutes

  by Steven D. Levitt, Stephen J. Dubner

  Steven D. Levitt is a professor of economics at the University of Chicago and the recipient of the John Bates Clark medal, awarded to the most influential economist under the age of forty.
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  The Total Money Makeover

  A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness

  by Dave Ramsey

  The success stories speak for themselves in this book from money maestro Dave Ramsey. Instead of promising the normal dose of quick fixes, Ramsey offers a bold, no-nonsense approach to money matters, providing not only the how-to but also a grounded and uplifting hope for getting out of debt and achieving total financial health. Ramsey debunks the many myths of money (exposing the dangers of cash advance,... (more)
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  At War with the Weather: Managing Large-Scale Risks in a New Era of Catastrophes

  by Howard C. Kunreuther

  The United States and other nations are facing large-scale risks at an accelerating pace. In 2005, three major hurricanes—Katrina, Rita, and Wilma—made landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast within an eight-week period. The damage caused by these storms led to insurance reimbursements and federal disaster relief of more than $180 billion—a record sum. Today we are more vulnerable to catastrophic losses because of the... (more)
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  Indemnity Only

  by Sara Paretsky

• The Runaway JuryJohn Grisham

  

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  The Runaway Jury

  by John Grisham

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  The New Financial Order: Risk in the 21st Century

  by Robert J. Shiller

  In his best-selling Irrational Exuberance , Robert Shiller cautioned that society's obsession with the stock market was fueling the volatility that has since made a roller coaster of the financial system. Less noted was Shiller's admonition that our infatuation with the stock market distracts us from more durable economic prospects. These lie in the hidden potential of real assets, such as income from our... (more)
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  Your Money or Your Life

  by Alvin D. Hall

  The most popular question Alvin Hall is asked is 'Where does my money go?'. In this ideal complement to his successful TV series, Alvin helps everyone get their finances in order. Helping you to understand your money psychology, Alvin beats a clear pathway through the financial maze of mortgages, insurance and pensions, provides a practical understanding of credit card debt and interest rates, and advises how to... (more)
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  Sick: The Untold Story of America's Health Care Crisis---and the People Who Pay the Price

  by Jonathan Cohn

  America's health care system is unraveling, with millions of hard-working people unable to pay for prescription drugs and regular checkups, let alone hospital visits. Jonathan Cohn traveled across the United States—the only country in the developed world that does not guarantee its citizens access to medical care—to investigate why this crisis is happening and to see firsthand its impact on ordinary Americans.... (more)
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  Dictionary of Insurance Terms (Barron's Business Dictionaries)

  by Harvey W. Rubin

  A valuable quick-reference fact-finder for agents, brokers, actuaries, underwriters, and ordinary consumers, this handbook defines approximately 4,500 key terms used in the insurance industry. Definitions apply to life, health, property, and casualty insurance, as well as to home owners’ and tenants’ insurance, professional liability insurance, pension plans, and individual retirement accounts. Purchase of... (more)
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  Non-Life Insurance Mathematics: An Introduction with Stochastic Processes (Universitext)

  by Thomas Mikosch

  This book offers a mathematical introduction to non-life insurance and, at the same time, to a multitude of applied stochastic processes. It gives detailed discussions of the fundamental models for claim sizes, claim arrivals, the total claim amount, and their probabilistic properties. Throughout the book the language of stochastic processes is used for describing the dynamics of an insurance portfolio in claim... (more)
• Nuclear 3rd Party Liability and InsuranceNuclear Energy Agency

  

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  Nuclear 3rd Party Liability and Insurance

  by Nuclear Energy Agency

  Text: English, French
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  The 3 Secret Pillars of Wealth

  by James Burns

  The book shows three fundamental financial tools that self-made billionaires state they have used to become successful. Chapter after chapter establishes the coming financial storm due to an increasing population, increased seniors using benefits at historic numbers and much more. Why the pie chart of allocation is not useful to the individual and an incredible alternative. At the end of each chapter the... (more)
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  Mired in the Health Care Morass: An Alaskan Takes on America's Dysfunctional Medical System for his Uninsured Daughter

  by T. Neil Davis

  Mired in the Morass describes a predicament known to almost 47 million Americans: paying for medical bills without health insurance. Neil Davis navigated this financial black hole and discovered a hidden truth: medical bills don't reflect the costs of medicine . Davis describes the harrowing journey his family took in paying for cancer treatments, and comes to the well-informed conclusion that our health care... (more)
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  The "Guardian" Guide to Careers

  Whether you are a school-leaver, graduate or contemplating a career change, The Guardian Guide to Careers helps you find the perfect job. It is a comprehensive and practical guide to today's working world, packed with up-to-date information on over 200 careers in 25 different industries, from advertising to healthcare, IT to the environment. For each career sector and job role, details are given of specific entry... (more)
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  A Bone to Pick: Chef Dean's Rights for Rehabilitation

  by Dean Kropp

  After an accident several years ago, Dean Kropp couldn't work in his business as a caterer to the stars due to his injuries. Fortunately he had insurance. They would take care of him, right? Wrong. Navigating the ins and outs of laws that vary from state to state, fighting insurance companies working diligently to deny claims, and the labyrinth of paperwork and rules for government aid are exhausting . . .... (more)
• Bad BoyStephen Gray

  

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  Bad Boy

  by Stephen Gray

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  Bank on Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future

  by Pamela Yellen

  Bank On Yourself: The Life-Changing Secret to Growing and Protecting Your Financial Future reveals the secrets to taking back control of your financial future that Wall Street, banks, and credit card companies don't want you to know. You'll discover how to: · Have a rock-solid financial plan and a predictable retirement income that can last as long as you do – with no luck, skill, or guesswork required ·... (more)