Get Rich Quick!
“It is human nature that all of us want to get rich quick. We want to go into the store, buy the lottery ticket, hit the jackpot, and walk out a millionaire. But what are the odds? really...”
Brad Burnett, “9 Things”
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- Games of Chance
- Scams (also visit the Investment and Scams Tab)
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Helpful Books
The Book on Games of Chance by ISBN: 9780486797939Publication Date: 2015-12-16Published posthumously in 1663, Cardano's Liber de Ludo Aleae (Book on Games of Chance) is often considered the major starting point of the study of mathematical probability.
All Bets Are Off by ISBN: 9781937612757Publication Date: 2015-01-20All Bets Are Off provides a revealing picture of how the often hidden addiction of compulsive gambling ravages the lives of both the addict and those around him or her. It is a brutal cautionary tale, and also an inspiring story of hope and healing for anyone affected by problem gambling.
Unbroken Brain by ISBN: 9781250055828Publication Date: 2016-04-05Combining Maia Szalavitz's personal story with a distillation of more than 25 years of science and research, Unbroken Brain provides a paradigm-shifting approach to thinking about addiction.
Hack-Proof Your Life Now! by ISBN: 9780997729009Publication Date: 2016-09-21Hack-Proof Your Life Now! demystifies the topic and introduces you to the New Cybersecurity Rules: clear, sensible, and do-able actions that will quickly improve your security.
Identity Theft: How Do Criminals Steal Your Identity And How Can You Protect Yourself by Publication Date: December 18, 2022This book will teach you the strategies fraudsters and their networks use to get access to your information and what they do with it, simple measures you can take to protect yourself from falling victim to these criminals, and how you can reclaim your identity should it be stolen.
The Con by ISBN: 9781442207325This book informs and engages readers with accessible stories of ordinary people from all walks of life thrown into unexpected and disorienting circumstances. The goal is to help people understand and recognize deception, and in the same way that they avoid other potentially dangerous situations, take a detour.
High Stakes by Call Number: HV 6715 .S56 2011This book is "an unflinching look at the explosive growth of legalized gambling in our country, the concurrent rise of addicted gamblers, and what it all means."
Trust Me by ISBN: 9781554887057This book reveals the world of fraud and scams to the reader with advices on "how a variety of frauds work and how to protect yourself from them."
