An incisive look at the consequences of today's costly and damaging suburban lifestyle In The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome, Bloomberg News' John Wasik exposes the economic, cultural, environmental, and health problems underlying life in suburbia. Wasik provides powerful insights into how the U.S. suburban lifestyle has become unsustainable and what can be done to salvage it. His observations are firmly grounded in exclusive on-the-ground research, interviews with thought leaders, and the latest studies and statistics. The book Exposes the untold truths about suburban home ownership: green isn't always so green, life isn't cheaper after accounting for gas, water, and taxes, and modern suburban living isn't so idyllic considering the toll it takes on our health Includes exclusive research and analysis by experts in the field that debunks the many myths associated with suburban living Explores innovative solutions being developed in cities across the country The American Dream of moving further from a city to buy a bigger house and find better schools has become a costly nightmare. The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome examines why and what can be done.

Shows shoppers which products come in packages made from recycled materials, which companies help the environment and which hurt it, and how to decode confusing environmental claims on labels

A club investor's guide features safe, higher-than-average return rate investments and provides company profiles, tips on diversifying a portfolio, a special section on foreign markets, and more. Original.

Tells the story of a colleague of Thomas Edison who invented the power grid and became one of the world's richest men, in a portrait that draws on archival information to trace his pivotal contributions to the founding of General Electric and warns readers about the excesses of corporate power.

A practical financial planning handbook presents effective strategies for keeping one's money safe and investments growing in a time of financial turmoil, furnishing common-sense advice for the average investor and working families on how to protect one's assets. Original. 17,500 first printing. (view table of contents)

A stress-free investment guide explains how to invest extra income, maximize 401Ks and IRAs, commit to an investment strategy, and select the best mutual funds, among other important investment topics. Original. 20,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Merging lifestyle advice with sound financial wisdom, this groundbreaking investment and long-range financial-planning guide offers readers a systematic plan for retiring early. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

A guide to early retirement reveals a basic, easy-to-incorporate, ten-step plan of investment, savings, and lifestyle that will allow readers to achieve their goals. 20,000 first printing.

Aimed at readers unable to start putting money aside at an earlier age, the author of The Investment Club Book presents advice designed to help them develop financial confidence and an investment program that is both sound and productive. Original. 22,500 first printing.