{"title":"Edward O. Thorp","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Edward O. Thorp collection, where you'll find compelling works penned by the legendary mathematician and investor. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the fields of probability and finance, Thorp has seamlessly blended his expertise into engaging narratives that appeal to both professionals and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Man for All Markets\u003c\/em\u003e is an intriguing autobiography that offers insights into Thorp's extraordinary life journey. From developing strategies to beat the casino to pioneering quantitative finance, his story is a captivating blend of intellect and adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're intrigued by casino odds and card games, \u003cem\u003eBeat the Dealer\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential read. This classic work is the definitive guide on blackjack strategy, showcasing Thorp's innovative approach that revolutionised the game and set the standard for card counters around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this fascinating collection and explore the works of Edward O. Thorp. Whether you're interested in biography, memoirs, or seeking to enhance your strategic thinking, his books offer valuable insights and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-man-for-all-markets-by-edward-o-thorp-9781786071972","title":"A Man for All Markets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCard-counting mathematics professor – Tech inventor – Hedge fund heavyweight – Bestselling author – A scarcely imaginable tale of ludicrous success…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdward O. Thorp rose up from nothing to become a professor at MIT, invented card counting and proceeded to beat the dealers of Las Vegas at blackjack, roulette and baccarat. Having brushed shoulders with casino mobsters and survived, he shared his secrets with the world, launching a gambling renaissance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis next stop was Wall Street, where he used statistical techniques to identify and exploit pricing anomalies in the securities markets, ushering in a stock market revolution, and becoming the first of the great quantitative investors. In a remarkable career, Thorp attracted the attention of the legendary Warren Buffet, detected the Bernie Madoff scheme, invented the world’s first wearable computer, and amassed a significant personal fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow Thorp shares his incredible life story for the first time, revealing how he made his money and giving advice to the next generation of investors. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom, \u003cem\u003eA Man for All Markets\u003c\/em\u003e reveals the power of logic in a seemingly irrational world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358025171180,"sku":"9781786071972","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25334553482823.jpg?v=1772760323"},{"product_id":"a-man-for-all-markets-by-edward-o-thorp-9780812979909","title":"A Man for All Markets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe incredible true story of the card-counting mathematics professor who taught the world how to beat the dealer and, as the first of the great quantitative investors, ushered in a revolution on Wall Street.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA child of the Great Depression, legendary mathematician Edward O. Thorp invented card counting, proving the seemingly impossible: that you could beat the dealer at the blackjack table. As a result, he launched a gambling renaissance. His remarkable success—and mathematically unassailable method—caused such an uproar that casinos altered the rules of the game to thwart him and the legions he inspired. They barred him from their premises, even put his life in jeopardy. Nonetheless, gambling was forever changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThereafter, Thorp shifted his sights to “the biggest casino in the world”: Wall Street. Devising and then deploying mathematical formulas to beat the market, Thorp ushered in the era of quantitative finance we live in today. Along the way, the so-called godfather of the quants played bridge with Warren Buffett, crossed swords with a young Rudy Giuliani, detected the Bernie Madoff scheme, and, to beat the game of roulette, invented, with Claude Shannon, the world’s first wearable computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, for the first time, Thorp tells the story of what he did, how he did it, his passions and motivations, and the curiosity that has always driven him to disregard conventional wisdom and devise game-changing solutions to seemingly insoluble problems. An intellectual thrill ride, replete with practical wisdom that can guide us all in uncertain financial waters, \u003ci\u003eA Man for All Markets\u003c\/i\u003e is an instant classic—a book that challenges its readers to think logically about a seemingly irrational world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eA Man for All Markets\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eA Man for All Markets\u003c\/i\u003e, [Thorp] delightfully recounts his progress (if that is the word) from college teacher to gambler to hedge-fund manager. Along the way, we learn important lessons about the functioning of markets and the logic of investment.” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“[Thorp] gives a biological summation (think Richard Feynman’s \u003ci\u003eSurely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!\u003c\/i\u003e) of his quest to prove the aphorism ‘the house always wins’ is flawed. . . . Illuminating for the mathematically inclined, and cautionary for would-be gamblers and day traders” \u003cstrong\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358025367788,"sku":"9780812979909","price":57.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12097263482477.jpg?v=1772760339"},{"product_id":"beat-the-dealer-by-edward-o-thorp-9780394703107","title":"Beat the Dealer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Book That Made Las Vegas Change the Rules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 1,000,000 Copies in Print\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdward O. Thorp is the father of card counting, and in this classic guide he shares the revolutionary point system that has been successfully used by professional and amateur card players for generations. 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