Bank Memoir

In this humorous memoir, New York Times bestselling author and podcast host of The Spiritual Life, Father James Martin tells the story of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, and corporate tool and, finally, a Jesuit priest. ""Funny, charming, inspiring and...

Although we have long intellectual traditions of wrestling with mortality, few have ever heard of natality, the term political theorist Hannah Arendt used to describe birth's active role in our lives. In this ambitious, revelatory book, Jennifer Banks begins with Arendt's definition of natality as the "miracle that saves the world" to develop an expansive framework for birth's philosophical, political, spiritual, and aesthetic significance. Banks focuses on seven renowned Western thinkers to reveal a provocative countertradition of birth.

The story known by millions is now an audiobook. The true story of how Patrick Combs cashed a $95,000 junk-mail check that he had deposited into his bank merely as a joke. The incident which took place in 1995 made international news, enchanted millions, and has remained a story so compelling that it spawned an international, smash-hit comedy show, and media appearances.

The evening of April 12, 1979, was clear and warm. Unaware of the danger lurking on the periphery of the French Quarter, Drs. Ronald Banks and John Hakola made a tragic decision - to walk the few blocks from the historic district to the Hyatt Regency. Inches from the safety of their hotel entrance, they were accosted by two young men - a scuffle ensued, a shot fired, Dr. Banks lay dead on the sidewalk. Fighting Time tells the story of what happened next - hours, days, weeks, and years after those horrible seconds.

Gary Stevenson ist ein Mathe-Genie und erhält ein Stipendium für die London School of Economics, an der er das Trading Game gewinnt. Der Preis: ein Praktikum bei der Citi Bank, die das Talent des Studenten erkennt und ausnutzt. Stevenson wird zum erfolgreichsten Trader, den die Bank je hatte. Er macht für sie Milliarden und wird selbst Millionär. Gleichzeitig verarmen Familie und Freunde. Er erkennt: Die Banken treiben den Untergang der Weltwirtschaft bewusst voran. Er selbst ist verantwortlich für den sozialen Abstieg anderer Menschen.

Embark on an inspiring adventure through Finding Love at Forty as I tackle middle-aged ailments and discover the true meaning of love against the odds in the big city.

Riley Unlikely is the inspiring story of Riley Banks, who first traveled to Kenya at age 13, and has been back every year since bringing backpacks of school supplies and hygiene kits for young girls, developing relationships and friendships, and is currently, as a young millennial, raising money...

「上司に振りまわされる仕事」現役銀行員が暴きだす、業界の恥部と醍醐味――語らずにいられないことM銀行は最近、世間を騒がせるいくつかの不祥事を引き起こした。

Wayne Rogers has, over the past four decades, become an enormously successful entrepreneur and businessman - and in Make Your Own Rules he shows you how to retain your own identity and reap tremendous rewards in your career and business while doing so. Using fascinating examples from his wide array of experiences - all of which involved leaping into situations where he lacked the traditional background in a particular field - Rogers presents a clarion call to the creative-minded person who isn’t quite sure how to apply that creativity to the world of business.

The Ponzi Housing Scheme is the financial crime of the 21st century. It makes Madoff look like an amateur because of scale. The crime was sophisticated in it's plan. This crime violated laws on the books. It violated laws that should be on the books. And it violated the trust that people have with the banking community, and this violation reaches to the highest bankers in the land and off our shores. This crime is complex, but it is not rocket science. The proof of culpability can be known.

There are many myths about serial killers: that they are all dysfunctional loners; all white males; only motivated by sex; that they all travel and operate across a wide area; cannot stop killing; are all insane, or evil geniuses; and that they all want to get caught. Of course, there are some serial killers who fit into these categories, but the married Green River Killer was not a dysfunctional loner; there are plenty of female and non-Caucasian serial killers, Dr Harold Shipman was certainly not motivated by sex; and many serial killings (such as the Ipswich prostitute murders carried out by Steve Wright) happen within a confined area.

In this book, you will get a glimpse at Wall Street Bets, the subreddit that costs two of the largest hedge funds hundreds of millions of dollars. This will show you a David and Goliath story about a short squeezed that took the GameStop stock to the moon and made traditional Wall Street look and think about the little guys before thinking about squeezing a company backed by real-life trolls.

Luke 'Milky' Moore is a fun-loving Australian country boy who transforms into a high-rolling playboy, a prison inmate, and a successful criminal lawyer - all because of a bank error. Milky's story starts in a dark place. After the 2008 stock market crash, Milky loses his job, life savings, suffers serious injury in a massive car accident, and struggles to make his house payments. And of course, his girlfriend leaves him. But at this lowest point, his bank accidentally throws him a lifeline.

It is heard that a doll opens its mouth when it smells money. A doll may open its mouth in front of money, as it has no brain or judgement power. As a human being, we should not open our mouth or jump in a crime for only money. Every crime has two sides. One, the life risk of the criminals. Second, the crime will obviously hurt someone on the other side. This true story shows an unnecessary bank robbery case where the criminals were not bound to do it.

Explore a powerful story in "Stronger Than You Thought!" as the author courageously reveals the secrets of her childhood. In this heartfelt story, she sheds light on the pervasive issue of abuse, especially among African cultures, where silence often masks the pain endured by young souls. Through her journey from motherhood to grandmotherhood, she shares the buried whispers of her past, inviting listeners to break the cycle of suffering.

Soul Survivor: A true story based on the good, bad and ugly about my life that no one knew. Growing up every one always said I was strong. People depended on me for support, prayer and strength. Everyone around me thought I had it all figured out , because I made my journey look easy as if I had it altogether. I was taught by my mom to never display weakness or vulnerability. Truth be told, people like me need encouragement also.

Recently, I was given some really good advice: I should write down my thoughts and feelings. Honestly, what a ridiculous notion. How could that possibly help? In Greek mythology, Atlas, the Titan god, was condemned after his defeat against Zeus, and had to carry the heavens upon his shoulders. I have been carrying the world on my shoulders for many years.

Esta historia real muestra un caso de robo de banco innecesario en el que los criminales no estaban obligados a hacerlo. Simplemente abrieron la boca con el olor del dinero. El equipo de policía utilizó una técnica innovadora e increíble para rastrear a los ladrones. Continúa leyendo para descubrirlo