The Quants : How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It Alice Sebold "Those who forego contemplation

"Those who forego contemplation

not all the girls are as responsible as she is

the Cat that Walked by Himself

Epic battles

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

The Quants : How a New Breed of Math Whizzes Conquered Wall Street and Nearly Destroyed It Alice Sebold "Those who forego contemplationWith the immediacy of todays NASDAQ close and the timeless power of a Greek tragedy, The Quants is at once a masterpiece of explanatory journalism, a gripping tale of ambition and hubris, and an ominous warning about Wall Streets future. In March of 2006, four of the worlds richest men sipped champagne in an opulent New York hotel. They were preparing to compete in a poker tournament with million dollar stakes, but those numbers meant nothing to them.