Craig Pearce Ordre des livres (chronologique)

This collection offers a wealth of intriguing facts, figures, and oddities about money, covering a diverse range of topics from the smallest banknote's size to the largest stock market crashes in history. If you've ever been curious about which currency is most valuable for smugglers, the concept of an 'Entreprenerd,' or the top ten songs about money, this pocket-sized masterpiece has the answers. Packed with hundreds of fascinating insights, it caters to those dazzled by data, intrigued by financial markets, or passionate about cash. Notable queries include the production cost of a one-dollar bill, the price of a top hat, and the country with a currency called kip. It explores the differences between the IMF and the World Bank, Nokia's history before phones, and how to identify a euro coin minted in Pessac, France. It also delves into why bad companies can be good for investors, the first use of the term millionaire, the plural of euro, and the currency used in Star Wars. Additional topics include the number of coins in circulation in the UK, methods of money laundering, the concept of a 'Dead cat bounce,' the debut of the first ATM, the prohibition of Monopoly in Cuba, and how two cows can illustrate political economic theory, among many more!

Two Households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona , where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life ; Whose misadventured piteous overthrows Doth with their death bury their parents'strife. [...] Deux anciennes Maisons d'égale dignité Dans la belle Vérone où se tient notre scène Font un nouvel éclat de leur antique hargne, Le sang civil salit les mains des citoyens. Or dans le sein fatal de ces deux ennemis Deux amants prennent vie sous la mauvaise étoile ; Leur malheureux écroulement très pitoyable Enterre en leur tombeau la haine des parents. Les terribles moments de leur amour mortel Et l'obstination des rages familiales Que rien sinon la mort des deux enfants n'apaisera, Pendant deux heures nous le jouerons sur ce théâtre ; Et si vous nous prêtez une patiente oreille, Tout défaut, notre zèle le rachètera.