Most Popular Books by John Train

The investment formula of Warren Buffett--the only member of Forbes 400''s billionaire group to earn his money solely from investments. From the author of The Money Masters.

New and updated appraisals of the winning investment techniques of seventeen of the greatest "Money Masters"-- both new and old-- by a bestselling financial expert In Money Masters of Our Time John Train once again displays his ability to explain clearly the strategies, experience, and human qualities of those money masters who have stood the test of time, as well as newer ones. He brings together experts who represent various investment "schools"--growth, value, technology, emerging markets, specialty companies, micro-caps, turnarounds, top down, bottom tip, and others--clarifying their similarities and differences and showing how different methods and techniques work. Whether contrasting the long-term approach of Warren Buffett, with the "relentless pursuit" style of Peter Lynch or distilling the principles of market timing or expounding a list of investment "don''ts," John Train makes the collective wisdom of the greatest, most successful investors available to all, professional and amateur alike. Money Masters of Our Time covers the investment methods of: T. Rowe Price, Warren Buffett, Paul Cabot, Philip Carret, Philip Fisher, Benjamin Graham, Mark Lightbown, Peter Lynch, John Neff, Richard Rainwater, Julian Robertson, Jim Rogers, George Soros, Michael Steinhardt, John Templeton, Ralph Wanger, and Robert Wilson. Train focuses on their investment techniques and also gives critical evaluations. The text includes an Introduction, Appendixes, and an Index.

A curious and amusing sampler of bizarre word origins details the origin, evolution, and current state of selected words whose meanings through the centuries have changed dramatically.

This primer of proven and practical ideas on successful stock market investing from the author of The Money Masters and The New Money Masters is both sophisticated and accessible.

Crazy Quilt is a new collection of outrageous and comic imbroglios on such subjects as travel, the high life, bureaucracy, and language. A Turkish restaurant proposes: Brain Salad and Virgin Lips. A jumbo jet is forced to turn back when pigs in the hold fart so exuberantly that they set off the gas alarm. Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips receive a weird collection of wedding presents. In the business directory Train lists Cheatham and Steele, Bankers (Oregon); Dr. Dotti, Psychiatrist (Rome, Italy); and Argue & Phibbs, Solicitors (Ireland). And the Financial Times reports a discussion between Australian business partners that turned ugly when one man has his nose bitten off after sinking his teeth into the other''s thumb.

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Explores the olive tree''s rich, varied & glorious history. Includes chapters on the fruit''s role in mythology, religion and ancient civilisation; tours cultivation sites and illuminates the complex culture of olive oil commerce. And illustrations of nature, human labour, tools and art reveal the olive in all its hues and guises.

A useful and delightfully eccentric book of words and phrases for conversational champions and would-be champions, by the author of Remarkable Words with Astonishing Origins. Illustrated.

This beautiful and fascinating illustrated book tells the story of the orange from earliest times. Brought back from India by Alexander the Great, citrus proved to be a lifesaver on long sea voyages, since it was the antidote for scurvy, which could incapacitate an entire crew. Columbus took it to the new world, and later Portuguese and Spanish kings required all captains to carry along oranges and plant them. Thus arose the vast proliferation of oranges in Florida. At the same time, the Italians and French made the orange a centerpiece of the Medici castles in Florence. This practice was followed by all the European courts, from Versailles to the Great Mosque in Cordoba. It is, of course, a favorite theme in art of the time, many of which are illustrated in this volume. The book also describes other uses of the citrus fruit, for example, cosmetics, perfumes, confections and liqueurs. In addition to its delicious quality as food, the orange is one of the world''s favorite decorative plants. Th

Warren Buffet, John Templeton, Benjamin Graham, Jim Rogers, George Soros – bei diesen Namen werden die meisten Trader sofort hellhörig. Denn: weltweit gibt es nicht mehr als vielleicht 20 dieser Ausnahme-Trader, die es geschafft haben, aus eigener Kraft viele Millionen zu verdienen. Jeder davon setzte auf seine eigene Strategie: Rogers auf Rohstoffe, Buffet auf die Methode des Value Investings, usw. Eine Eigenschaft ist jedoch bei allen zu erkennen – ob in der Vergangenheit oder heute – das sichere Gespür für profitable Trends ist bei allen vorhanden. Aber wie denken die »Meister«? Welche Informationsquellen nutzen sie? Wie sehr verlassen sie sich auf Fakten und wie sehr auf Psychologie? Und warum kaufen Sie welche Aktien? In seinen Büchern widmet John Train nicht nur jedem Meister des Geldes ein eigenes Kapitel, er stellt auch deren faszinierende Persönlichkeit vor und enthüllt die einzigartigen Anlagestrategien. Der Leser erfährt woran die Großen dieser Branche erkennen, ob ein Markt zu hoch oder zu niedrig bewertet ist und wann es sich lohnt, an den Aktienmärkten zu investieren. Unter der Anleitung der Großen können sowohl Laien als auch professionelle Anleger ihre Gewinne maximieren.

Dieses Buch ist eine Forschungsreise durch die Ideen und Handlungsweisen einiger der bedeutensten Portfolio-Investoren unserer Zeit - Männer, deren Entscheidung zu kaufen oder zu verkaufen wirklich gewinnbringend waren. Wie denken Sie? Welche Informationsquelle nutzen sie? Wie sehr verlassen sie sich auf Fakten und wie sehr auf Psychologie? Welche Kriterien wenden sie bei der Auswahl ihrer Kapitalanlage an? Und warum gefallen ihnen die Aktien , die sie gerade Kaufen?

This delightful volume is a collection of memorable writings--from Horace and Shakespeare to Rilke and Robert Frost--on the four seasons of the year, highlighting the happiness we can find in each. Accompanying the texts are beautiful and evocative paintings: from Botticelli to the wonderful Swedish modern Carl Larsson. These classic authors and artists share their visions of the beauty and poetry of every season. This latest offering of the renowned editors John Train and Linda Kelly will make a perfect Christmas gift.