Author: Anne Quinn BSN RN
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 109806819X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? Are you in nursing school and wondering what in the heck youaEUR(tm)ve gotten yourself into? Are you a new grad in search of some insight and reassurance?? Well, look no further!When I was a student, a great nurse I worked with at the emergency department told me, aEURoeYou wonaEUR(tm)t learn anything about this job until youaEUR(tm)re a new grad. Nursing school is designed to teach you how to take a test. ThataEUR(tm)s it.aEUR So what do they not teach you in nursing school? Well, this clinical instructor/ER nurse has compiled some of the top questions repeatedly asked by her students and placed them all in this little book to help shed some light on what you can expect! So buckle up, my littles! YouaEUR(tm)re in for a fast, thrilling roller-coaster ride of laughs, tears, and feel-goods that will take your soul through the wonderful world of nursing!SheaEUR(tm)s a great nurse. SheaEUR(tm)s kinda scary, but sheaEUR(tm)s great.aEUR"ED physicianUgh, what do you want now?aEUR"ED management teamOh great, AnneaEUR(tm)s my nurse todayaEUR|aEUR"Trauma surgeonNo! AnneaEUR(tm)s my radio nurse?aEUR"ED charge nurseOh boy, the black cloud is in chargeaEUR|aEUR"ED staffSheaEUR(tm)s a real sassholeaEUR|aEUR"Former studentMan, Anne just pulled me out of my assignment. Now IaEUR(tm)m gonna be exhausted.aEUR"Supersad ED nurseI heard about her when I first started working here. I thought she was an urban legend!aEUR"ED physician
Hey, Professor Quinn!
Author: Anne Quinn BSN RN
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 109806819X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? Are you in nursing school and wondering what in the heck youaEUR(tm)ve gotten yourself into? Are you a new grad in search of some insight and reassurance?? Well, look no further!When I was a student, a great nurse I worked with at the emergency department told me, aEURoeYou wonaEUR(tm)t learn anything about this job until youaEUR(tm)re a new grad. Nursing school is designed to teach you how to take a test. ThataEUR(tm)s it.aEUR So what do they not teach you in nursing school? Well, this clinical instructor/ER nurse has compiled some of the top questions repeatedly asked by her students and placed them all in this little book to help shed some light on what you can expect! So buckle up, my littles! YouaEUR(tm)re in for a fast, thrilling roller-coaster ride of laughs, tears, and feel-goods that will take your soul through the wonderful world of nursing!SheaEUR(tm)s a great nurse. SheaEUR(tm)s kinda scary, but sheaEUR(tm)s great.aEUR"ED physicianUgh, what do you want now?aEUR"ED management teamOh great, AnneaEUR(tm)s my nurse todayaEUR|aEUR"Trauma surgeonNo! AnneaEUR(tm)s my radio nurse?aEUR"ED charge nurseOh boy, the black cloud is in chargeaEUR|aEUR"ED staffSheaEUR(tm)s a real sassholeaEUR|aEUR"Former studentMan, Anne just pulled me out of my assignment. Now IaEUR(tm)m gonna be exhausted.aEUR"Supersad ED nurseI heard about her when I first started working here. I thought she was an urban legend!aEUR"ED physician
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 109806819X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 98
Book Description
Are you interested in becoming a nurse? Are you in nursing school and wondering what in the heck youaEUR(tm)ve gotten yourself into? Are you a new grad in search of some insight and reassurance?? Well, look no further!When I was a student, a great nurse I worked with at the emergency department told me, aEURoeYou wonaEUR(tm)t learn anything about this job until youaEUR(tm)re a new grad. Nursing school is designed to teach you how to take a test. ThataEUR(tm)s it.aEUR So what do they not teach you in nursing school? Well, this clinical instructor/ER nurse has compiled some of the top questions repeatedly asked by her students and placed them all in this little book to help shed some light on what you can expect! So buckle up, my littles! YouaEUR(tm)re in for a fast, thrilling roller-coaster ride of laughs, tears, and feel-goods that will take your soul through the wonderful world of nursing!SheaEUR(tm)s a great nurse. SheaEUR(tm)s kinda scary, but sheaEUR(tm)s great.aEUR"ED physicianUgh, what do you want now?aEUR"ED management teamOh great, AnneaEUR(tm)s my nurse todayaEUR|aEUR"Trauma surgeonNo! AnneaEUR(tm)s my radio nurse?aEUR"ED charge nurseOh boy, the black cloud is in chargeaEUR|aEUR"ED staffSheaEUR(tm)s a real sassholeaEUR|aEUR"Former studentMan, Anne just pulled me out of my assignment. Now IaEUR(tm)m gonna be exhausted.aEUR"Supersad ED nurseI heard about her when I first started working here. I thought she was an urban legend!aEUR"ED physician
A Simple Choice
Author: David Pepper
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059341974X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
A propulsive political thriller featuring two outsiders caught up in a stunning conspiracy, filled with details and twists that only a true political insider could write. When one of the nation’s most prestigious senators jumps from a cliff in Maine, it is no surprise that the political elite and the media flock to the story, determined to uncover what has happened--and whether foul play was involved. Palmer Knight, a fast-rising TV news correspondent, is sent to cover the mysterious death, and finds himself embroiled in a plot that goes far beyond the Senate and onto the global stage. Meanwhile, Army veteran and former Supreme Court clerk Amity Jones thought she had left the fast lane behind when she moved to Ohio to care for her cancer-stricken mother. But her dogged pursuit of a local medical mystery places bring her back to the world of politics, and ultimately into Palmer's investigation of the senator’s death. The unlikely duo, brought together by seemingly unconnected events, soon find themselves enmeshed in a political conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, and places their lives—and many others—in terrible danger.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 059341974X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
A propulsive political thriller featuring two outsiders caught up in a stunning conspiracy, filled with details and twists that only a true political insider could write. When one of the nation’s most prestigious senators jumps from a cliff in Maine, it is no surprise that the political elite and the media flock to the story, determined to uncover what has happened--and whether foul play was involved. Palmer Knight, a fast-rising TV news correspondent, is sent to cover the mysterious death, and finds himself embroiled in a plot that goes far beyond the Senate and onto the global stage. Meanwhile, Army veteran and former Supreme Court clerk Amity Jones thought she had left the fast lane behind when she moved to Ohio to care for her cancer-stricken mother. But her dogged pursuit of a local medical mystery places bring her back to the world of politics, and ultimately into Palmer's investigation of the senator’s death. The unlikely duo, brought together by seemingly unconnected events, soon find themselves enmeshed in a political conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, and places their lives—and many others—in terrible danger.
Death's Favorite Child
Author: Frankie Y. Bailey
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1628158018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
African-American, 38, a crime historian, Lizzie Stuart has spent most of her life in Drucilla, Kentucky. When her grandmother dies, Lizzie decides it is time for a vacation. She joins her best friend, Tess, a travel writer, for a week in Cornwall, England, in the resort town of St. Regis. Lizzie finds her vacation anything but restful when she becomes an eyewitness to murder and the probable next victim.
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1628158018
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
African-American, 38, a crime historian, Lizzie Stuart has spent most of her life in Drucilla, Kentucky. When her grandmother dies, Lizzie decides it is time for a vacation. She joins her best friend, Tess, a travel writer, for a week in Cornwall, England, in the resort town of St. Regis. Lizzie finds her vacation anything but restful when she becomes an eyewitness to murder and the probable next victim.
Mansions of the Dead
Author: Sarah Stewart Taylor
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429909420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
When college student Brad Putnam turns up dead in his bedroom in his Boston apartment, Homicide Detective Timothy Quinn is baffled by the crime scene and decides to seek the help of art history professor Sweeney St. George to make sense of the evidence. An expert on "the art of death," Sweeney immediately identifies the objects found on the body as mourning jewelry-and discovers that she knew the victim. Brad Putnam was taking her class on that very subject. Sweeney is shocked by Brad's death, and determined to help Detective Quinn unravel the mystery of Brad's death. They soon discover this is not the first tragedy to strike the Putnams, a prominent Boston family. Peter Putnam, Brad's brother, died in a terrible car accident years earlier. But the cause of the accident was never discovered, as the Putnam family covered up what happened and refused to cooperate with the police. Detective Quinn warns Sweeney not to get too involved in the Brad Putnam investigation but as she gets closer to the Putnam family, she becomes even more determined than ever to find out what happened. Haunted by secrets in her own past, Sweeney dissects the family's history and begins to realize that she may uncover secrets that were never meant to surface. Sarah Stewart Taylor's intricate and engaging follow-up to her acclaimed Agatha Award finalist debut, O'Artful Death, is an absorbing and suspenseful novel about love and family, secrets and lies-and murder.
Publisher: Minotaur Books
ISBN: 1429909420
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
When college student Brad Putnam turns up dead in his bedroom in his Boston apartment, Homicide Detective Timothy Quinn is baffled by the crime scene and decides to seek the help of art history professor Sweeney St. George to make sense of the evidence. An expert on "the art of death," Sweeney immediately identifies the objects found on the body as mourning jewelry-and discovers that she knew the victim. Brad Putnam was taking her class on that very subject. Sweeney is shocked by Brad's death, and determined to help Detective Quinn unravel the mystery of Brad's death. They soon discover this is not the first tragedy to strike the Putnams, a prominent Boston family. Peter Putnam, Brad's brother, died in a terrible car accident years earlier. But the cause of the accident was never discovered, as the Putnam family covered up what happened and refused to cooperate with the police. Detective Quinn warns Sweeney not to get too involved in the Brad Putnam investigation but as she gets closer to the Putnam family, she becomes even more determined than ever to find out what happened. Haunted by secrets in her own past, Sweeney dissects the family's history and begins to realize that she may uncover secrets that were never meant to surface. Sarah Stewart Taylor's intricate and engaging follow-up to her acclaimed Agatha Award finalist debut, O'Artful Death, is an absorbing and suspenseful novel about love and family, secrets and lies-and murder.
The Plutus of Aristophanes, ed. by M.T. Quinn. (Public sch. ser).
Author: Aristophanes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Lost In Time
Author: W.M. Wiltshire
Publisher: W.M. Wiltshire
ISBN: 1999113411
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Professor Quinn Delaney is in the final stage of his lifelong quest to unlock the mystery of time travel. But before he can complete his work disaster strikes. The professor’s twins, Dani and Daric, are abruptly ripped from the present and flung into the past. Desperate to bring his children back home, Quinn turns to a dear friend and colleague, Richard Barak Case, for help. They must retrieve a rare mineral from an underwater cave halfway around the world; without it, Quinn’s children could be lost in time forever. But Richard has his own agenda and he’ll stop at nothing to get his hands on everything Quinn holds dear. Meanwhile, Dani and her brother, Daric must use every ounce of resourcefulness they possess to survive in their unfamiliar world. Without knowing how to control the time travel bands that jerked them into the past, the siblings are forced to helplessly watch history unfold, while fighting the overwhelming urge to intervene and risk altering history forever. Welcome to the riveting universe of NEXT TIME. Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with the first novel, LOST IN TIME, that will leave readers wanting more.
Publisher: W.M. Wiltshire
ISBN: 1999113411
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Professor Quinn Delaney is in the final stage of his lifelong quest to unlock the mystery of time travel. But before he can complete his work disaster strikes. The professor’s twins, Dani and Daric, are abruptly ripped from the present and flung into the past. Desperate to bring his children back home, Quinn turns to a dear friend and colleague, Richard Barak Case, for help. They must retrieve a rare mineral from an underwater cave halfway around the world; without it, Quinn’s children could be lost in time forever. But Richard has his own agenda and he’ll stop at nothing to get his hands on everything Quinn holds dear. Meanwhile, Dani and her brother, Daric must use every ounce of resourcefulness they possess to survive in their unfamiliar world. Without knowing how to control the time travel bands that jerked them into the past, the siblings are forced to helplessly watch history unfold, while fighting the overwhelming urge to intervene and risk altering history forever. Welcome to the riveting universe of NEXT TIME. Embark on an exhilarating journey through history with the first novel, LOST IN TIME, that will leave readers wanting more.
Called On
Author: Lisa McElroy
Publisher: Quid Pro Books
ISBN: 1610273249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Libby Behl and Connie Shun are both at Warren Law because they want to make the world better. First-year student Libby’s got a lot to learn about law—not to mention love, long nights, and low-grade coffee. Through a difficult year, her professor Connie starts to question what she knows about how law—and justice—work. Witty and insightful, Called On is an insider’s peek into the struggles of learning law and the satisfaction of finding a new path in life. “In Called On, Lisa McElroy deftly chronicles the stories of law professor Connie Shun and first year law student Libby Behl, each of whom is trying to move past tragedy and forge a new path for herself. The intersection of their lives is both humorous and heartbreaking. In this thoughtful and thought-provoking commentary on life, love, and the law, McElroy demonstrates the rare gift to simultaneously entertain, educate, uplift, and inspire.” — Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Kommandant’s Girl “Lisa McElroy perfectly captures the pressures, challenges, and triumphs of both teaching and studying the law. Filled with big, memorable personalities, Called On is an utterly charming depiction of the 1L experience.” — Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex “Lisa McElroy nails law school—from first-day jitters to gunners and back-benchers—in a funny, perceptive, and poignant (but never predictable) first novel. Grab a Diet Coke and a handful of M&Ms and settle in; once you start reading, you won't want to stop.” — Amy Howe, co-founder & editor, SCOTUSblog “This remarkable book showcases all the traits that make Lisa McElroy such an amazing teacher: a deep understanding of legal issues, a superb ability to connect them to the real world, and a wry, compassionate understanding of her fellow humans in all their flawed splendor. Plus, she can flat-out tell a story. If you never made it to law school—and even if you never wanted to—don’t miss the chance to get Called On.” — Kermit Roosevelt, bestselling author of Allegiance and In the Shadow of the Law “If you’re thinking of going to law school, read this book. If you never miss The Good Wife, read this book. If you’re looking for a novel that’s smartly observed and filled with female characters who jump off the page, read Called On—twice as real as Legally Blonde but just as much fun.” — Sally Koslow, author of The Widow Waltz “Lisa McElroy has provided us with a fresh and modern take on life in law school. The story is told through the eyes of an idealist, who enters law school with the best of intentions only to find that law can be as messy as love. This book is a must read for anyone thinking about taking the plunge into law school.” — Shon Hopwood, author of Law Man “Called On is Legally Blonde—kicked up a notch. This hilarious first novel follows the heroine through the first year of law school and her encounters with law, justice, first love, and loss. Set aside a rainy weekend to devour this fun read, perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hildenbrand.” — Paula Froelich, Yahoo Travel Editor-in Chief and host of A Broad Abroad; New York Times bestselling author of Mercury in Retrograde and former deputy editor of the New York Post’s “Page Six” “I didn't go to law school, but author Lisa McElroy did, and that's a great thing for readers of fiction. McElroy uses her personal experience as both a law student and law professor to create a world of high stakes studies, complex personal relationships, and meaningful discussions of themes like liberty and justice. Called On is a complete first novel, expertly conceived and skillfully written. Memorable, vivid, and true—the story of two women, one student and one prof, who find themselves in the law.” — Lian Dolan, bestselling author of Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife “Called On may be this generation’s One L, narrating the modern law school experience with all its stress, cut-throat competitiveness, inflated egos, flaws, and triumphs. Early on, the main character observes, ‘From what I hear, law school is full of surprises.’ Author Lisa McElroy turns that into an understatement, with plot twists that make Called On a true page-turner. Anyone who has been to law school, teaches there, or knows lawyers will instantly recognize one or more of McElroy’s vivid characters.” — Tony Mauro, Supreme Court Correspondent for The National Law Journal
Publisher: Quid Pro Books
ISBN: 1610273249
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
Libby Behl and Connie Shun are both at Warren Law because they want to make the world better. First-year student Libby’s got a lot to learn about law—not to mention love, long nights, and low-grade coffee. Through a difficult year, her professor Connie starts to question what she knows about how law—and justice—work. Witty and insightful, Called On is an insider’s peek into the struggles of learning law and the satisfaction of finding a new path in life. “In Called On, Lisa McElroy deftly chronicles the stories of law professor Connie Shun and first year law student Libby Behl, each of whom is trying to move past tragedy and forge a new path for herself. The intersection of their lives is both humorous and heartbreaking. In this thoughtful and thought-provoking commentary on life, love, and the law, McElroy demonstrates the rare gift to simultaneously entertain, educate, uplift, and inspire.” — Pam Jenoff, bestselling author of The Kommandant’s Girl “Lisa McElroy perfectly captures the pressures, challenges, and triumphs of both teaching and studying the law. Filled with big, memorable personalities, Called On is an utterly charming depiction of the 1L experience.” — Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex “Lisa McElroy nails law school—from first-day jitters to gunners and back-benchers—in a funny, perceptive, and poignant (but never predictable) first novel. Grab a Diet Coke and a handful of M&Ms and settle in; once you start reading, you won't want to stop.” — Amy Howe, co-founder & editor, SCOTUSblog “This remarkable book showcases all the traits that make Lisa McElroy such an amazing teacher: a deep understanding of legal issues, a superb ability to connect them to the real world, and a wry, compassionate understanding of her fellow humans in all their flawed splendor. Plus, she can flat-out tell a story. If you never made it to law school—and even if you never wanted to—don’t miss the chance to get Called On.” — Kermit Roosevelt, bestselling author of Allegiance and In the Shadow of the Law “If you’re thinking of going to law school, read this book. If you never miss The Good Wife, read this book. If you’re looking for a novel that’s smartly observed and filled with female characters who jump off the page, read Called On—twice as real as Legally Blonde but just as much fun.” — Sally Koslow, author of The Widow Waltz “Lisa McElroy has provided us with a fresh and modern take on life in law school. The story is told through the eyes of an idealist, who enters law school with the best of intentions only to find that law can be as messy as love. This book is a must read for anyone thinking about taking the plunge into law school.” — Shon Hopwood, author of Law Man “Called On is Legally Blonde—kicked up a notch. This hilarious first novel follows the heroine through the first year of law school and her encounters with law, justice, first love, and loss. Set aside a rainy weekend to devour this fun read, perfect for fans of Jennifer Weiner and Elin Hildenbrand.” — Paula Froelich, Yahoo Travel Editor-in Chief and host of A Broad Abroad; New York Times bestselling author of Mercury in Retrograde and former deputy editor of the New York Post’s “Page Six” “I didn't go to law school, but author Lisa McElroy did, and that's a great thing for readers of fiction. McElroy uses her personal experience as both a law student and law professor to create a world of high stakes studies, complex personal relationships, and meaningful discussions of themes like liberty and justice. Called On is a complete first novel, expertly conceived and skillfully written. Memorable, vivid, and true—the story of two women, one student and one prof, who find themselves in the law.” — Lian Dolan, bestselling author of Helen of Pasadena and Elizabeth the First Wife “Called On may be this generation’s One L, narrating the modern law school experience with all its stress, cut-throat competitiveness, inflated egos, flaws, and triumphs. Early on, the main character observes, ‘From what I hear, law school is full of surprises.’ Author Lisa McElroy turns that into an understatement, with plot twists that make Called On a true page-turner. Anyone who has been to law school, teaches there, or knows lawyers will instantly recognize one or more of McElroy’s vivid characters.” — Tony Mauro, Supreme Court Correspondent for The National Law Journal
The Professor's Discovery
Author: Michele Jakubowski
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496531779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
A history professor passing through Somerville stops to see the town's museum and discovers a valuable medal amid the dust. And Somerville's young sleuths search for the story behind the medal.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496531779
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
A history professor passing through Somerville stops to see the town's museum and discovers a valuable medal amid the dust. And Somerville's young sleuths search for the story behind the medal.
Abandon
Author: Blake Crouch
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593598539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
A century-old mystery—and a desperate battle to survive—unfold in this standalone thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion. On Christmas Day in 1893, every man, woman, and child in a remote mining town disappeared, belongings forsaken, meals left to freeze in vacant cabins, and not a single bone found. Now, journalist Abigail Foster and her historian father have set out to explore the long-abandoned town and learn what happened. With them are two backcountry guides—along with a psychic and a paranormal photographer who are there to investigate rumors that the town is haunted. But Abigail and her companions are about to learn that the town’s ghosts are the least of their worries. Twenty miles from civilization, with a blizzard bearing down, they realize they are not alone. The ordeal that follows will test this small team past the breaking point as they battle the elements and human foes alike—and discover that the town’s secrets still have the power to kill. Part journey into old-West history, part nail-biting survival thriller, Abandon is a bloody, darkly surprising tale as only Blake Crouch could deliver.
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0593598539
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 465
Book Description
A century-old mystery—and a desperate battle to survive—unfold in this standalone thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and Recursion. On Christmas Day in 1893, every man, woman, and child in a remote mining town disappeared, belongings forsaken, meals left to freeze in vacant cabins, and not a single bone found. Now, journalist Abigail Foster and her historian father have set out to explore the long-abandoned town and learn what happened. With them are two backcountry guides—along with a psychic and a paranormal photographer who are there to investigate rumors that the town is haunted. But Abigail and her companions are about to learn that the town’s ghosts are the least of their worries. Twenty miles from civilization, with a blizzard bearing down, they realize they are not alone. The ordeal that follows will test this small team past the breaking point as they battle the elements and human foes alike—and discover that the town’s secrets still have the power to kill. Part journey into old-West history, part nail-biting survival thriller, Abandon is a bloody, darkly surprising tale as only Blake Crouch could deliver.
Boom and Bust
Author: William Quinn
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108369359
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York in the 1920s, Tokyo in the 1980s, Silicon Valley in the 1990s and Shanghai in the 2000s. As they do so, they help us understand why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. They reveal that bubbles start when investors and speculators react to new technology or political initiatives, showing that our ability to predict future bubbles will ultimately come down to being able to predict these sparks.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108369359
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
Why do stock and housing markets sometimes experience amazing booms followed by massive busts and why is this happening more and more frequently? In order to answer these questions, William Quinn and John D. Turner take us on a riveting ride through the history of financial bubbles, visiting, among other places, Paris and London in 1720, Latin America in the 1820s, Melbourne in the 1880s, New York in the 1920s, Tokyo in the 1980s, Silicon Valley in the 1990s and Shanghai in the 2000s. As they do so, they help us understand why bubbles happen, and why some have catastrophic economic, social and political consequences whilst others have actually benefited society. They reveal that bubbles start when investors and speculators react to new technology or political initiatives, showing that our ability to predict future bubbles will ultimately come down to being able to predict these sparks.