Robert E. Wright Books

With more than 80,000 copies sold worldwide in multiple languages, The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators that Really Matter is a must-have guide for investors. WSJ columnist Simon Constable and respected financial historian Robert E. Wright offer valuable tips and insight to help investors forecast and exploit sea changes in the global macroeconomic climate. Unlike other investment handbooks, Constable and Wright's guide explores the not widely known economic indicators that the smartest investors watch closely in order to beat the stock market--from "Big Macs" to "Zombie Banks." Not only valuable and informative, The Wall Street Journal Guide to the 50 Economic Indicators that Really Matter is also wonderfully irreverent and endlessly entertaining, making it the most fun to read investors' guide on the market.

The North American Wildlife Conservation Model (NAWCM) played a crucial role in rescuing iconic big game species from extinction in the early twentieth century. However, its strict ban on commercial wild game meat sales has led to overpopulation of species like deer in areas with reduced hunting pressure. The book highlights successful strategies from Texas and South Africa that integrate scientific insights and market incentives to manage wildlife populations effectively. It proposes intermediate measures, such as proxy hunting, to attract more hunters and promote reforms in other states.

The narrative unfolds through the letters of a young African American soldier drafted into the Vietnam War, revealing his journey from training to deployment with the 101st Airborne Division. Confronting not only enemy forces but also personal challenges like fear and despair, he relies on his faith, love for his fiancée, and writing to navigate the hardships of combat. This poignant account offers deep insights into the emotional and spiritual struggles of a soldier, emphasizing the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of service and hope.