Audiobooks narrated by Scott R. Pollak

Lost Prophet: The Life and Times of Bayard Rustin

Before Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, Bayard Rustin was working to bring the civil rights movement to the forefront of America's consciousness. A teacher to King, an international apostle of peace, and the organizer of the historic 1963 March on Washington, he brought Gandhi's philosophy of nonviolence to America and helped launch the civil rights movement. Nonetheless, Rustin has been largely erased by history, in part because he was an African American homosexual. Acclaimed historian John D'Emilio tells the full and remarkable story of Rustin's intertwined lives: his pioneering and public persona and his oblique and stigmatized private self. It was in the tumultuous 1930s that Bayard Rustin came of age, getting his first lessons in politics through the Communist Party and the unrest of the Great Depression. A Quaker and a radical pacifist, he went to prison for refusing to serve in World War II, only to suffer a sexual scandal. Freed from prison after the war, Rustin threw himself into the early campaigns of the civil rights and anti-nuclear movements until an arrest for sodomy nearly destroyed his career. For years after, Rustin assumed a less public role, even though his influence was everywhere. Not until Rustin's crowning achievement as the organizer of the 1963 March on Washington would he finally emerge from the shadows that homophobia cast over his career. Rustin remained until his death in 1987 committed to the causes of world peace, racial equality, and economic justice. Based on more than a decade of archival research and interviews with dozens of surviving friends and colleagues of Rustin's, Lost Prophet is a triumph. Rustin emerges as a hero of the black freedom struggle and a singularly important figure in the lost gay history of the mid-20th century. John D'Emilio's compelling narrative rescues a forgotten figure and brings alive a time of great hope and great tragedy in the not-so-distant past. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2004 John D'Emilio.

John D'Emilio (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Security Analysis, 2nd Edition: Principles and Techniques

Graham's ideas inspired the investment community for nearly a century.--Smart Money Graham's method of investing is as relevant today as it was when he first espoused it during the Roaring Twenties.--Investor's Business Daily Benjamin Graham's revolutionary theories have influenced and inspired investors for nearly 70 years. First published in 1934, his Security Analysis is still considered to be the value investing bible for investors of every ilk. Yet, it is the second edition of that book, published in 1940 and long since out of print, that many experts--including Graham protégé Warren Buffet--consider to be the definitive edition. This audio reproduction of that seminal work makes available to investors, once again, the original thinking of this century's (and perhaps history's) most important thinker on applied portfolio investment. This audiobook is expertly narrated by Scott R. Pollak, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©1934 The McGraw-Hill Companies (P)

Benjamin Graham, David Dodd (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Now It Can Be Told: The Story Of The Manhattan Project

General Leslie Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer were the two men chiefly responsible for the building of the first atomic bomb at Los Alamos, code name The Manhattan Project. As the ranking military officer in charge of marshalling men and material for what was to be the most ambitious, expensive engineering feat in history, it was General Groves who hired Oppenheimer (with knowledge of his left-wing past), planned facilities that would extract the necessary enriched uranium, and saw to it that nothing interfered with the accelerated research and swift assembly of the weapon. This is his story of the political, logistical, and personal problems of this enormous undertaking which involved foreign governments, sensitive issues of press censorship, the construction of huge plants at Hanford and Oak Ridge, and a race to build the bomb before the Nazis got wind of it. The role of groves in the Manhattan Project has always been controversial. In his new introduction the noted physicist Edward Teller, who was there at Los Alamos, candidly assesses the general's contributions-and Oppenheimer's-while reflecting on the awesome legacy of their work. This audiobook is masterfully read by Scott R. Pollak, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Scott R. Pollak. Copyright (C) 1962 by Leslie R. Groves (P) (2024) Echo Point Books & Media, LLC.

Leslie R. Groves (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days: Revised Edition

For almost 20 years, dog owners have turned to this succinct guide for sensible, step-by-step advice on how to housebreak their beloved pets - in just one week! Now revised and updated in this audio edition, pet expert Shirlee Kalstone's foolproof method for housebreaking your dog is available with a fresh, new, sound, and up-to-date information. Whether your dog is a puppy or getting on in years, whether your goal is to housebreak, paper train, or litter train, this practical, easy-to-follow plan will help you transform your pet into a dependable member of the household - in a way that works with both his innate behavioral instincts and your individual lifestyle. You'll never again have to worry about your dog acting out, feeling anxious, depressed, or ruining your brand-new rug - as you discover: - The simple secret of successful housebreaking and understanding your dog as a den dweller - Step-by-step programs tailored to both apartment dwellers and home owners as well as to people who go to work versus those who are home all day - How to identify your dog's natural behavioral rhythms and use them to your advantage - How to cope with housebreaking lapses, marking territory, separation anxiety, and health problems - The power of praise and positive reinforcement, not punishment Here is the essential, proven advice that will make training a pleasure for both you and your dog. How to Housebreak Your Dog in 7 Days is expertly narrated by Scott Pollak. ©1984, 2004 Shirlee Kalstone. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Shirlee Kalstone (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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100 to 1 in the Stock Market: A Distinguished Security Analyst Tells How to Make More of Your Invest

In 100 to 1 in the Stock Market, Thomas Phelps discloses the secrets and strategies to increasing your wealth one hundredfold through buy-and-hold investing. Unlike the short-term trading trends that are popular today, Phelps's highly logical, yet radical approach focuses on identifying compounding machines in public markets, buying their stocks, and holding these investments long term for at least 10 years. In this indispensable audio guide, Phelps analyzes what made the big companies of his day so profitable for the diligent, long-term investor. You will learn how to identify and invest in profitable business models without visible growth ceilings that will quickly increase your earnings. Worth its weight in gold (and then some), 100 to 1 in the Stock Market illuminates the way to the path of long-term wealth for you and your heirs. With this classic, yet highly relevant approach, you will pick companies wisely and watch your investments soar! Thomas William Phelps (1902-1992) spent over 40 years in the investing world working as a private investor, columnist, analyst, and financial advisor. His illustrious investing career began just before the stock market crash in 1929 and lasted into the 1970s. In 1927, he began his career with The Wall Street Journal where he was a reporter, news editor, and chief. Beginning in 1936, he edited Barron's National Financial Weekly. From 1949 to 1960, he served as an assistant to the chairman and manager of the economics department at Socony Mobil Oil. Following this venture, he was a partner in the investment firm of Scudder, Stevens & Clark until his retirement in 1970. This audiobook is narrated by Scott R. Pollak, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2015 Thomas Phelps, Introduction Copyright by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC (P)

Thomas William Phelps (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Building Wealth One House at a Time, Revised and Expanded Third Edition

Discover how to buy and finance property to produce income and build wealth with the bible on real estate investment—revised and updated for the post-COVID market Since its debut publication nearly two decades ago, Building Wealth One House at a Time has established itself as the go-to guide for everyday investors seeking proven strategies for buying and financing properties. The latest edition, completely updated and featuring five all-new chapters, continues to be the best resource for making your first million in real estate. As a nationally recognized expert with demonstrable success over five decades, real estate investor John Schaub shows you how you can accumulate a million dollars of houses debt free, with a steady cash flow for life. In Building Wealth One House at a Time, Third Edition, he shows how his time-tested method works in the post-Covid market, and how an ethical approach to buying, financing, and managing property can help you weather any real estate climate. You’ll discover how to choose houses that will make you the most money, how to know how much a house is worth before you make an offer, how to borrow without going to a bank, and more. Additional new chapters provide savvy advice on how to buy with cash flow in any market, negotiate benefits (not price), and how buying right separates the rich from the rest. You’ll also learn how to implement the ideas in this book while you’re working another job, or transitioning from working to full-time investing. This new audio edition is masterfully narrated by Scott R. Pollak, a listener favorite. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2005, 2016, 2023 John W. Schaub.

John Schaub (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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A Rulebook for Arguments

From academic writing to personal and public discourse, the need for good arguments and better ways of arguing is greater than ever before. This timely audio edition of A Rulebook for Arguments sharpens an already-classic text, adding updated examples and a new chapter on public debates that provides rules for the etiquette and ethics of sound public dialogue as well as clear and sound thinking in general. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2017 Hackett Publishing Company, Inc. (P)

Anthony Weston (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Parts Work: An Illustrated Guide to Your Inner Life

This audiobook, Parts Work, describes our inner psychological world in ways that are moving, thought-provoking, sometimes humorous and often poignant. The audiobook shows how we can disentangle ourselves from the problematic habitual patterns in which we get stuck, and offers ways of positively using our particular talents and style for a fuller life. Through practical examples, the audiobook helps us to understand ourselves and others better. Sharon Eckstein's illustrations are not included in this audio edition. Parts Work is wonderfully narrated by Scott R. Pollak. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2007 Thomas R. Holmes (P)

Lauri Holmes, Tom Holmes (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Building Wealth One House at a Time: Updated and Expanded, Second Edition

Make your first million and earn a steady income with this updated, essential audio guide to real estate investing. The collapse in real estate prices from 2007 through 2012 was the most significant event in the real estate industry since the Great Depression. But today, with the real estate market rebounding, a new generation of investors is entering the field, eager to make their fortune. Building Wealth One House at a Time, Second Edition provides you with a practical way to create wealth through an ethical approach of buying, financing, and managing property. Renowned real estate expert John W. Schaub takes you through his nine-step program and explains how to accumulate one million dollars’ worth of houses debt free in any market, while earning a steady cash flow. This invaluable audio guide presents fresh strategies for buying and financing property, reflected in six new chapters on topics such as real estate cycles, financing real estate purchases, negotiation techniques, and retirement investing. You’ll learn how to: - Finance real estate purchases without going to a bank. - Recognize and capitalize on real estate cycles. - Improve your negotiation skills in any situation. - Avoid common and costly mistakes. - Create cash flow that lasts forever, and much more... Building Wealth One House at a Time, Second Edition reveals how virtually anyone can accumulate houses debt free and earn an income for life. This audiobook was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2016 John W. Schaub (P)

John Schaub (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Security Analysis: Sixth Edition

A road map for investing that I have now been following for 57 years. (From the Foreword by Warren E. Buffett) First published in 1934, Security Analysis is one of the most influential financial books ever written. Selling more than one million copies through five editions, it has provided generations of investors with the timeless value investing philosophy and techniques of Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd. As relevant today as when they first appeared nearly 75 years ago, the teachings of Benjamin Graham, “the father of value investing”, have withstood the test of time across a wide diversity of market conditions, countries, and asset classes. This new sixth edition, based on the classic 1940 version, is enhanced with commentary from some of today’s leading Wall Street money managers. These masters of value investing explain why the principles and techniques of Graham and Dodd are still highly relevant even in today’s vastly different markets. The contributor list includes: - Seth A. Klarman, president of The Baupost Group, LLC and author of Margin of Safety - James Grant, founder of Grant's Interest Rate Observer, general partner of Nippon Partners - Jeffrey M. Laderman, twenty-five year veteran of BusinessWeek - Roger Lowenstein, author of Buffett: The Making of an American Capitalist and When America Aged and Outside Director, Sequoia Fund - Howard S. Marks, CFA, Chairman and Co-Founder, Oaktree Capital Management LP - J. Ezra Merkin, Managing Partner, Gabriel Capital Group - Bruce Berkowitz, Founder, Fairholme Capital Management - Glenn H. Greenberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Chieftain Capital Management - Bruce Greenwald, Robert Heilbrunn Professor of Finance and Asset Management, Columbia Business School - David Abrams, Managing Member, Abrams Capital Featuring a foreword by Warren E. Buffett (in which he reveals that he has read the 1940 masterwork “at least four times”), this new edition of Security Analysis will reacquaint you with the foundations of value investing - more relevant than ever in the tumultuous 21st century markets. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©1934, 1962, 1988, 2009 The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (P)

Benjamin Graham, David Dodd (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Pioneering Portfolio Management: An Unconventional Approach to Institutional Investment, Fully Revis

An indispensable road map for creating a successful investment program from Yale’s chief investment officer, David F. Swensen. In the years since the now-classic Pioneering Portfolio Management was first published, the global investment landscape has changed dramatically - but the results of David Swensen's investment strategy for the Yale University endowment have remained as impressive as ever. Year after year, Yale's portfolio has trumped the marketplace by a wide margin, and, with more than $20 billion added to the endowment under his 23-year tenure, Swensen has contributed more to Yale's finances than anyone ever has to any university in the country. What may have seemed like one among many success stories in the era before the Internet bubble burst emerges now as a completely unprecedented institutional investment achievement. In this fully revised and updated edition, Swensen, author of the best-selling personal finance guide Unconventional Success, describes the investment process that underpins Yale's endowment. He provides lucid and penetrating insight into the world of institutional funds management, illuminating topics ranging from asset-allocation structures to active fund management. Swensen employs an array of vivid real-world examples, many drawn from his own formidable experience, to address critical concepts such as handling risk, selecting advisors, and weathering market pitfalls. Swensen offers clear and incisive advice, especially when describing a counterintuitive path. Conventional investing too often leads to buying high and selling low. Trust is more important than flash-in-the-pan success. Expertise, fortitude, and the long view produce positive results where gimmicks and trend following do not. The original Pioneering Portfolio Management outlined a common-sense template for structuring a well-diversified equity-oriented portfolio. This new edition provides fund managers and students of the market an up-to-date guide for actively managed investment portfolios. Produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2000, 2009 David F. Swenson (P)

David F. Swensen (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing

Two highly respected outdoor journalists, Kirk Deeter of Field and Stream and Charlie Meyers of the Denver Post, have cracked open their notebooks and shared straight-shot advice on the sport of fly fishing, based on a range of new and old experiences - from interviews with the late Lee Wulff to travels with maverick guides in Tierra del Fuego. The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons here. Rather, conceived in the “take dead aim” spirit of Harvey Penick’s classic instructional on golf, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offers a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies. In the end, this collection of 240 tips is one of the most insightful, plainly spoken, and entertaining works on this sport - one that will serve both novices and experts alike in helping them reflect and hone in their approaches to fly fishing. The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing is wonderfully narrated by Scott Pollak. This audiobook was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. ©2010 Kirk Deeter and Charlie Meyers (P)

Charlie Meyers, Kirk Deeter (Author), Scott R. Pollak (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Scott R. Pollak