"The most dishonorable act that can dishonor a man." Such is Félix Grandet’s unsparing view of bankruptcy, adding that even a highway robber—who at least "risks his own life in attacking you"—is worthier of respect. Indeed, the France of Balzac’s day was an unforgiving place for borrowers. Each year, thousands of debtors found themselves arrested for commercial debts. Those who wished to escape debt imprisonment through bankruptcy sacrificed their honor—losing, among other rights and privileges, the ability to vote, to serve on a jury, or even to enter the stock market. Arguing that French Revolutionary and Napoleonic legislation created a conception of commercial identity that tied together the debtor’s social, moral, and physical person, In the Red and in the Black examines the history of debt imprisonment and bankruptcy as a means of understanding the changing logic of commercial debt. Following the practical application of these laws throughout the early nineteenth century, Erika Vause traces how financial failure and fraud became legally disentangled. The idea of personhood established in the Revolution’s aftermath unraveled over the course of the century owing to a growing penal ideology that stressed the state’s virtual monopoly over incarceration and to investors’ desire to insure their financial risks. This meticulously researched study offers a novel conceptualization of how central "the economic" was to new understandings of self, state, and the market. Telling a story deeply resonant in our own age of ambivalence about the innocence of failures by financial institutions and large-scale speculators, Vause reveals how legal personalization and depersonalization of debt was essential for unleashing the latent forces of capitalism itself.

Roll Up Your Sleeves & Fix the Problem! ABC Hurricane Shutters, a Florida-based company, was on the verge of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, having recorded losses in each of the preceding three years. In From Red to Black: A Business Turnaround, Robert S. Curry shares his thought process, action steps, and profit improvement recommendations throughout his turnaround engagement at the shutter company. After Bob's first meeting with the owner, he developed a detailed plan for recovery and was engaged the next day. Within four months, the company had made a complete turnaround with nearly every "must-do" completed. Thanks to Bob's efforts, ABC was well on its way to becoming the most profitable hurricane shutter company in Florida. While every business in distress is unique, Bob's philosophy is that everyone in the company has to roll up their sleeves and work hard to fix the problems or find a new place to work. Effective communication is paramount. He begins every engagement by listening and says of this particular business turnaround, "I spent the first two weeks listening to managers and staff, all of whom had a perception of what was wrong with the company. My father told me a long time ago, 'God gave you two ears and one mouth, so listen, and you will learn!' And so that's what I did-and always do." The takeaway lessons in this illustrative story are sure to spark your ideas on how to turn a troubled company around and help you take proactive steps toward financial stability and profit. As Bob always says, there is no substitute for a strong leader to make a company profitable. Read From Red to Black, and you will learn how to be that leader.

In 1934 the republic of Haiti celebrated its 130th anniversary as an independent nation. In that year, too, another sort of Haitian independence occurred, as the United States ended nearly two decades of occupation. In the first comprehensive political history of postoccupation Haiti, Matthew Smith argues that the period from 1934 until the rise of dictator Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier to the presidency in 1957 constituted modern Haiti's greatest moment of political promise. Smith emphasizes the key role that radical groups, particularly Marxists and black nationalists, played in shaping contemporary Haitian history. These movements transformed Haiti's political culture, widened political discourse, and presented several ideological alternatives for the nation's future. They were doomed, however, by a combination of intense internal rivalries, pressures from both state authorities and the traditional elite class, and the harsh climate of U.S. anticommunism. Ultimately, the political activism of the era failed to set Haiti firmly on the path to a strong independent future.

"The Red and the Black" is a reflective novel about the rise of poor, intellectually gifted people to High Society. Set in 19th century France it portrays the era after the exile of Napoleon to St. Helena. the influential, sharp epigrams in striking prose, leave reader almost as intrigued by the author's talent as the surprising twists that occur in the arduous love life.

Can you imagine what your life could look like a year from now if you broke the chains of debt off your family tree and unlocked your full financial potential? How would it feel, and where would that freedom take you? This is the guidebook you need to get there. It's time to turn off the autopilot, close the door on mediocrity and live the life you and your family so richly deserve. From Red to Black teaches you: -Five Habits of The Rich You Must Know-Seven Habits of The Poor You Must Avoid at All Costs-Easy Ways to Increase Your Income and Eliminate Debt-Strategies for Starting a Business and Creating Passive Income-How to Thrive in The Black with a Money Multiplying Mindset This is your invitation to join the ranks of the seemingly ordinary yet super successful. Chris shares the insights he's gained while walking his own path to financial freedom, including the million-dollar life lessons he learned while playing Monopoly, why J.O.B. stands for "just over broke," and how to leverage your most precious asset: time. If you're ready to enjoy a higher standard of living, turn financial dreams into a reality and take a short journey to your God-given destiny, then it's time to go From Red to Black.Don't allow a lack of money to determine how big you dream. - Manafest From Red To Black is a blueprint for financial freedom: a manual in which Chris shares the principles he used to break the cycle of debt and build a legacy of wealth."In life, it's best to learn from people who are actually where you want to be. If you want to expand your financial education and learn from someone who has built an empire from the ground up, then this book is the first place you should start. It's educational, inspirational and entertaining." Seth Mosley (Founder of Full Circle Music, Grammy-Winner)"I really loved this book. Straight to the point, with so many powerful lessons and reminders about God, money, vision, faith, and more. Highly recommended!"Brandon Turner (Bigger Pockets)"This book is a paradigm shift for anyone dreaming about living a debt free life. It's not just the inspiring stories and wisdom Chris shares; the book reads to a practical how-to guidebook anyone can use to move from red to black! Highly recommended, the new standard financial independence!" Shane Sams (Flipped Lifestyle)"From Red to Black is a life changing book! If you want to get your financial house in order, change your family tree and leave a legacy this is a must read. Chris has a heart of gold and is on a mission to help you unlock your potential and fulfill your dreams."Jeff Rose, CFP (Good Financial Cents)

Walter Mosley is one of America’s bestselling novelists, known for his critically acclaimed series of mysteries featuring private investigator Easy Rawlins. His writing is hard-hitting, often limned with a political subtext, and aimed at a broad audience. Years ago, when Mosley was working on a doctorate in political theory, he envisioned writing very different kinds of books from those for which he has become celebrated. But once you’ve been tagged as a novelist, and in Mosley’s case, a genre writer, even a bestselling one, it is hard to get an airing for ideas that cross those boundaries. Folding the Red into the Black has grown out of Mosley’s public talks, which have gotten both enthusiastic and agitated responses, making him feel the ideas in those talks should be explored in greater depth. Mosley’s is an elastic mind, and in this short polemic he frees himself to explore some novel ideas. He draws on personal experiences and insights as an African-American, a Jew, and one of our great writers to present an alternative manifesto of sorts: “We need to throw off the unbearable weight of bureaucratic capitalist and socialist demands; demands that exist to perpetuate these systems, not to praise and raise humanity to its full promise. And so I propose the word, the term Untopia.”

This book is a MUST for anyone who is in debt and wants to get out of it for good! The ability of making money and controlling money are two very different skills. Tony Melvin had mastered the skill of making money at an early age, yet despite this ability he found himself in massive debt. At the age of 28, after selling all of his assets, he was still $300,000 in the red. This book shows you how he got out of debt, avoided bankruptcy and mastered the art of controlling money. Here’s a taste of what’s inside: How to maintain a good credit rating How to control your money How to communicate with creditors (with example letters) How to deal with legal firms How to avoid going bankrupt How to organize your life and minimize stress How to achieve your financial goals How to develop successful money habits How to play the Game of Investing and WIN!

Now a BBC Radio 4 Drama Series. When Inspector Chen Cao agrees to do a translation job for a Triad-connected businessman he is given a laptop, a 'little secretary' to provide for his every need, medical care for his mother. There are, it seems, no strings attached . . . Then a murder is reported: Chen is loath to shorten his working holiday, so Sergeant Yu is forced to take charge of the investigation. The victim, a middle-aged teacher, has been found dead in her tiny room in a converted multi-family house. Only a neighbour could have committed the crime, but there is no motive. It is only when Chen returns and starts to investigate the past that he finds answers. But by then he has troubles of his own.

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"In this masterpiece of success and excess, Stendehl tells the life story of a peasant, Julien Sorel, who ruthlessly rises in post-Napoleonic France employing every honourable and dishounourable device, seducing women to gain his ends, and finally -- to his own undoing -- using murder as part of his method."--Adapted from dust jacket