Our financial editors and analysts recommend the following publications:

Seeds of Destruction by William F. Engdahl

Reviewed By: Sandy Franks, Executive Publisher
"This book takes an in-depth look at the agriculture business...particularly genetic modified foods. It shows how some negative research into genetic modified seeds could be a health danger, but certain politicians from Bush to Clinton choose to ignore the information and push forward. This book has a conspirator theme. It's an interesting perspective on the money thrown at and made in agriculture."

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• Seeds of Destruction by William F. Engdahl
• The Long Tail by Chris Anderson
• The Emerging Markets Century by James Grant
• The Post American World by Fareed Zakaria
• Ready, Fire, Aim by Michael Masterson

Risk, Uncertainty and Profit by Frank H. Knight

Reviewed By: Justice Litle, Editorial Director, Macro Trader
"A groundbreaking economics text originally published in 1921. Knight clarifies the difference between uncertainty and risk through the eyes of the entrepreneur. An exploration of how to think about (and deal with) uncertainty and risk in the pursuit of entrepreneurial ventures."

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• The Big Rich by Bryan Burrough
• Risk, Uncertainty and Profit by Frank H. Knight
• Money of the Mind by James Grant
• Trader Vic: Methods of a Wall Street Master by Victor Sperandeo
• Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders by Jack Schwager

Newton and the Counterfeiter by Thomas Levenson

Reviewed By: Adam Lass, Senior Editor, WaveStrength Options Weekly
"I am constantly searching for the beginning of 'now.' How did we get to this astounding moment in history with all its attendent sturm und drang?... In Newton and the Counterfeiter, we are treated to a rather infamous episode of this story wherein the British government literally went bankrupt: it simly could not provide the masses or its own army with enough genuine specie to do business..."

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• Newton and the Counterfeiter by Thomas Levenson
• Thought Contagion by Aaron Lynch
• An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith
• Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds by Charles MacKay
• The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward R. Tufte

Hedgehogging by Barton Biggs

Reviewed By: Zach Scheidt, Editor, Taipan's Velocity Trader and Taipan
"Barton Biggs presents a 'behind the scenes' look at hedge fund operations and the games that these financial giants play. As an individual investor, it is important to understand how markets can be effected by these large traders..."

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• Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre
• Market Wizards: Interviews with Top Traders by Jack Schwager
• When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein
• How to Make Money in Stocks by William O'Neal
• Bringing Down the House by Ben Mezrich

Abuse Your Illusions by Russ Kick

Reviewed By: Sara Nunnally, Research Director, Taipan Insider
"Abuse Your Illusions exposes secrets hidden in plain sight that the government and big business have tried to cover up... But more it damns the mainstream press for not seeking out the truth. Controversial issues from the obvious 9/11 'conspiracy' to bioweapons and international treaty violations are unveiled..."

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• Abuse Your Illusions: The Disinformation Guide To Media Mirages And Establishment Lies by Russ Kick
• Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain
• Crossing the Rubicon by Michael C. Ruppert
• The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy by Pietra Rivoli
• The World Is Flat 3.0: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century by Thomas L. Friedman

Hot Commodities: How Anyone Can Invest Profitably in the World's Best Market by Jim Rogers

Reviewed By: Bryan Bottarelli, Editor, WaveStrength Options Weekly
"I read this book a few years ago, but I consider it something that everyone should revisit at least once every year. After all, the argument that’s made in this book for commodities investing will stay with us for our entire lifetimes."

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• Hot Commodities by Jim Rogers
• A Gift to My Children by Jim Rogers
• The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko
• Option Volatility & Pricing: Advanced Trading Strategies and Techniques by Sheldon Natenberg
• Options as a Strategic Investment by Lawrence G. McMillan

The New Coffeehouse Investor by Bill Schultheis

Reviewed By: Michael Robinson, Editor, BreakAway Investor
"I just finished reading The New Coffeehouse Investor. Overall it is a good overview of index funds and still leaves room for stock selections. It’s a fast read but not much help in profiting from all the great opportunities available to shrewd investors in this chaotic market."

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• The New Coffeehouse Investor by Bill Schultheis
• Liberty and Tyranny by Mark R. Levin
• The Trillon Dollar Meltdown by Charles R. Morris
• The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
• Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis

Adventure Capitalist: The Ultimate Road Trip by Jim Rogers

Reviewed By: Kent Lucas, Editor, Safe Haven Investor
"Adventure Capitalist is the sequel to Investment Biker focusing on Rogers’ second worldwide tour which was nine years after his first one. Taken together, you get a good feel for how the world and markets evolved in a decade’s time. Without a doubt you’ll become a better global investor and be inspired to hop on a plane."

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• Investment Biker: Around the World with Jim Rogers by Jim Rogers
• Stocks for the Long Run by Jeremy J. Siegel
• Chasing Life by Sanjay Gupta
• Security Analysis and The Intelligent Investor by Ben Graham
• Good to Great and Built to Last by Jim Collins

The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators by Richard Yamarone

Reviewed By: Todd M. Schoenberger, Editor, Taipan's Tipping Point Alert
"Rich is the North American Economist for Argus Research in New York, and his writing style is very much conducive to the novice--as well as--the professional investor. His book provides insight into other economic indicators that are not considered mainstream, and his creation of the 'Fab Five' will get you considering how the events in your everyday life will act symmetrical to the overall economy. A must read."

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• The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators by Richard Yamarone
• The Seven Rules of Wall Street by Sam Stovall