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"Written by a veteran Wall Street Journal reporter, this is a fascinating deep dive into the world of billion-dollar traders and high-stakes crisis predictors who strive to turn extreme events into financial windfalls. There's no doubt that our world has gotten more extreme. Pandemics, climate change, superpower rivalries, cyberattacks, political radicalization--virtually, everywhere we look there is mayhem bearing down on us, putting trillions of assets at risk." --]cPublisher marketing.

This is a book about the difficult peace that can follow a war: the untold story of soldiers stranded far from home, facing an uncertain future

The story follows the beloved Tennessee boys on their adventurous journey to join the Cosmic Country Club, blending humor and camaraderie as they travel through space with their cherished moonshine. This final installment promises a mix of fun and exploration, culminating in a quest that combines Southern charm with cosmic aspirations.

The story features Jeb, Billie Sue, The Chief, and their beloved moonshining pilots as they embark on an adventurous mission to defend Earth from an invasion. Alongside this thrilling plot, they participate in an intergalactic competitive eating contest and take a comical journey to Andromeda in a PortaPotty. The blend of action, humor, and absurdity promises an entertaining ride through space and time.

Evaluates the cost and consequences of high-speed trading, arguing that the development of automatic, super-intelligent trading machines is eliminating necessary human interests and compromising regulation measures.

Inspired by the 'Godfather of Quants' - maths-professor-turned-gambler Ed Thorp, who began applying skills learned at the Vegas tables to the financial markets back in the 1950s - the quants achieved extraordinary success and massive wealth.