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Nature displays profound preference for certain specific ratios to design her life-forms. These are geometric relationships that are transcendent and originated from Sacred Geometry. The view that geometry had a ritual origin is a part of a wider view that civilisation itself had a ritual origin, and therefore the history of utilisation of Sacred Geometry by man goes back to many centuries ago. The Pythagorean tradition, and the Egyptian and Babylonian sciences from which it derived, and Persian mathematics, a part of which reflects a Pythagorean intellectuality, are based on the sacred conception of numbers and their symbolism. In the traditional world, geometry was inseparable from the other sciences of the Pythagorean Quadrivium, namely arithmetic (numbers), music and astronomy. Traditional geometry is related to the symbolic configurations of space. Geometric forms such as the triangle, square and various regular polygons, the spiral and the circle are seen in the traditional perspective to be, like traditional numbers, as aspects of the multiplicity of the Unity. Architecture itself has always had a sacred meaning to all traditional civilisations through millennia, by which means man has tried to provide for himself a manifestation of heavens. Persian architecture always emphasised on Beauty, and by means of Sacred Geometry Persians measured the proportions of heaven and reflected them in the dimensions of buildings on the earth. A comprehensive utilisation of proportions in Persian architecture, such as in the design of plans, elevations, geometric and architectural patterns, and mechanical and structural features, can be proved through geometrical analysis of Persian historical buildings. In this paper, the sacred conception of geometry and its symbolism in the Pythagorean tradition, and Sacred Geometry and proportions in natural life-forms will be explained. The use of the science of geometry in design of a number of Persian historical buildings will be presented. The geometric factors upon which the design of these buildings, from both architectural and structural viewpoints, is made will be discussed. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Technology in Society, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Living like America means producing and consuming at or near the level of the present top consumer. For material well-being as well as equity, many wish and work for a world in which high economic activity pervades. Others fear environmental harm from the product of global population times the affluence of America. I ask: Has the world ever had uniform income at the level of the top consumer? Do swift, cheap transport and communication equalize income? Historically, incomes vary for the reason that income crowns the successful completion of a series of multiplicative tasks, causing a skewed distribution. Despite lessening physical obstacles, social wrinkles maintain distributions broad and skewed, as the diffusion of railroads, cars, and electricity shows. As incomes rise, however, economic, social, and environmental requirements and capacities grow to lessen harm. We are likely to live in a cleaner world, with sustained inequalities. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Macmillan Reference USA Science Library: Mathematics, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 1608 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Explores the functions of math in daily life, as well as its role as a tool for measurement, data analysis, and technological development. This illustrated set also explains basic concepts of math and geometry, and provides information on historical milestones, notable mathematicians, and today's career choices. ... Read more

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A comprehensive study of the historic development of division in extreme and mean ratio ("the golden number"), this text traces the concept’s development from its first appearance in Euclid’s Elements through the 18th century. The coherent but rigorous presentation offers clear explanations of DEMR’s historical transmission, poses controversial views on the concept’s relationship to other mathematical topics, and features numerous illustrations.
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Straightforward strategies from a successful young investor

In How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street, you'll follow the story of Kevin Roth, an eight-year-old who was schooled in simple approaches to sound investing by his father, seasoned financial planner Allan Roth, and discover exactly how simple it can be to become a successful investor. Page by page, you'll learn how to create a portfolio with the widest diversification and lowest costs; one that can move up your financial freedom by a decade and dramatically increase your spending rate during retirement. And all this can be accomplished by using some common sense techniques.

Along the way, Kevin and his dad discuss fresh, new approaches to investing, and detail some tried-and-true, but lesser known approaches. They also take the time to debunk the financial myths and legends that many of us accept as true, and show you what it really takes to build long-term wealth with less risk.

• Discusses how to design a portfolio composed of a few basic building blocks that can be "tweaked" to fit your personal needs
• Addresses how you can reengineer your portfolio in order to stop needlessly paying taxes
• Reveals how you can increase returns, regardless of which direction the market goes, by picking the "low-hanging fruit" we all have in our portfolios

With just a little time and a little work, you can become a better investor. With this book as your guide, you'll discover how a simpler approach to today's markets can put you on the path to financial independence.Amazon.com Review

Investing is simple, but never easy. We carry a lot of investment baggage, including hot tips from friends and the financial media, as well as complicated financial recommendations from Wall Street "experts." Yet, the biggest obstacle we face is the tendency to outsmart ourselves.

In order to overcome that obstacle, you need to follow straightforward strategies that will consistently push your portfolio ahead of the pack by an additional 3 to 4 percent annually. These are strategies that work in up markets, and especially in times of market crisis and panic. Most importantly, these strategies are basic enough for even a kid to understand.

In How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street, you'll follow the story of Kevin Roth—an eight-year-old who was schooled in simple approaches to sound investing by his father, seasoned financial planner Allan Roth—and discover exactly how simple it can be to become a successful investor. Page by page, you'll learn how to create a portfolio with the widest diversification and lowest costs; one that can move up your financial freedom by a decade and dramatically increase your spending rate during retirement. And all this can be accomplished by using some commonsense techniques.

Along the way, Kevin and his dad discuss fresh new approaches to investing, and detail some tried-and-true but lesser-known approaches. They also take the time to debunk the financial myths and legends that many of us accept as true and show you what it really takes to build long-term wealth with less risk.You'll also learn how not to confuse the unlikely with the impossible.

Whether you're young or young-at-heart, the straight-talking advice found here will help you:

• Design a portfolio composed of a few basic building blocks that can be "tweaked" to fit your personal needs
• Go beyond indexing, which owns the entire market, and actually beat the market
• Reengineer your portfolio to stop needlessly paying taxes
• Increase your return, regardless of which direction the market goes, by picking the "low-hanging fruit" we all have in our portfolios

Engaging and insightful, How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street takes you through Kevin Roth's real-life story, while driving home key strategies and tools you can implement in your own portfolio. With just a little time and a little work, you can become a better investor.With this book as your guide, you'll discover how a simpler approach to today's markets can put you on the path to financial independence.

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Customer Reviews (28)

Background Testing????
I got the book at the library.I liked it so much, I bought it for my desk.Mr. Roth explains how the hype of wall street is taking our money.I would have liked to see some background testing on his method.It all sounds logical, however, has it worked in the last ten, or five years?I would like to see some data before putting my I.R.A. money into this method.How do I back test these low cost index funds?I'm an old man who is not very computer savy.

Explaining indexing to 2nd graders
I appreciated that this book delved into behavioral finance, allocation, and general investing concepts. There is genuinely some good investing information but I have to admit the book annoyed me. The second grader gimmick is used early and often to extol the virtues of index investing. The reason I say gimmick is because the author designed a portfolio for his son and then relates the handful of mini-lessons he devised after the fact to get his buy-in.(e.g. betting lunch money and lending money to people that give it back) That's all well and good but the author takes it a bit far and proceeds to spend the whole book dumbing down the reasons for indexing.For example he provides a list of total U.S. stock market funds and then says, "I challenge anyone on Wall Street to show me a more diversified portfolio."The empty challenge is just silly and assumes I don't understand the concept of a TOTAL stock market fund. By the author's own admission in another chapter, ten years is a short time period, but his portfolio's performance numbers aren't back-tested beyond this point. I don't disagree with his arguments but the data isn't consistent with the message.Later the author makes a blanket statement that the process of dollar cost averaging only has psychological benefits. Really? I think most would agree it depends on my time frame for buying, what I'm buying and, how long it's going to be in the market.Who has the stones to plunk down their whole life savings in one go when the current market is so volatile? You've got to be nuts. You can bet if I got a big chunk of money at once I'd at least go into the market over a few months.

The author is also a practicing financial planner but dedicates a huge amount of prose describing investing as an "Us" versus "Them" endeavor.We investors are the good guys and anything that comes out of Wall Street is very bad.Am I missing something?By being in the financial industry isn't he part of Wall Street?And repeatedly selling oneself as the only honest guy left on Wall Street insults my intelligence the most. If that's true I can't really trust the Wall Street types quoted all over the book jacket can I?

Did I have a lot to learn...
This book was recommended to me by a friend who was getting educated on 'index' investing. I must admit that I was not expecting very much.I was certain the stock advisors I had were giving me good advice and my returns were above average.

Boy did I have a lot to learn.

This book was extremely well written and can be followed by everyone from the most experienced investors to those whose investment experience ends with writing their check to their broker for their Yearly IRA contribution.

The concepts were eye opening. While I considered myself somewhat educated in the area of investing, the book lead me through concepts that my brokers had never introduced me to. (All the while explaining why my broker never introduced these concepts to me.)

I especially enjoyed the way he explained why Wall Street does what it does, and why investors respond the way they do. I also appreciated Allan's honesty about times he himself could not help 'placing a bet' on some single stock. (With the extremely small portion of his portfolio dedicated to playing the market of course...)

All in all, an excellent book for any investor who is new to index investing.

Real insight.
Real, easy to follow, examples.
Real advice on how to move forward.

All this and the price of the book is a great deal less than the 5% load I paid on my mutual fund purchases last year.

Thank you Allan for an excellent introduction to something that so many of us get so completely wrong.

Great book for starting investing!
I'm not a seasoned investor.I'm actually just trying to start out and see how I should start.This book does exactly that. Nothing too complicated.It's not a get-rich-quick scheme.It's not going to lead you to be a millionaire in five years.Rather, it is going to allow you to get a return on your investment and ensure your retirement is stable and you can be financially secure.

I picked this book up in the library and bought it for reference.It was worth every penny.If you know someone who is trying to find their way in investing, give this book as a place to start.

Investing reference book
I usually don't buy books about personal finance, I get them at the library.But this one is a good personal finance reference book. It can be easily applied to real life situations. After I had to return it I found my self thinking about it and couldn't remember details, so I decided that this one is worth my money. ... Read more

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This digital document is a journal article from Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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The Palaeocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM) at 55 Ma marks the Palaeocene/Eocene (P/E) boundary and represents a discrete period of abrupt, transient global warming. There are few vegetation records from within the PETM and such an absence of data prevents modelling of the vegetation response to climate warming. Outcrops exposing the Sentinel Butte member (upper Fort Union Formation) and the Golden Valley Formation (Bear Den and lower Camels Butte members) within the Williston Basin of western North Dakota, USA are known to span the P/E boundary. Pollen and spore floras at the Farmers Butte locality (Stark County, North Dakota; 46.92^o N 102.11^o W) record changes in abundance of some reed, fern and understorey plants across the Sentinel Butte-Bear Den contact but no other composition changes occur until the arrival of Eocene immigrants Platycarya spp. (walnut/pecan family) and Intratriporopollenites instructus (linden/sterculia/cotton tree families) at the top of the Bear Den member, c. 11 m above the change in co-occurrence and relative abundance patterns of range-through taxa. The exact stratigraphic level at which these Eocene marker taxa first occur is unclear owing to the heavily weathered nature of Bear Den strata below the Alamo Bluff lignite. This pattern of stratigraphic change may be correlative to the well documented ''floral gap'' of PETM records in Wyoming. Though bulk @d^1^3C"o"r"g ratios decrease by 2.4%% across the Alamo Bluff lignite, degradation of organic carbon within the upper Bear Den member partially masks full expression of the carbon isotope excursion associated with the PETM. Hence, strata around the Alamo Bluff lignite may represent a new terrestrial record of the PETM. In agreement with terrestrial PETM records from other U.S. western interior localities, palynological data indicate no floral extinction and little composition change across the Palaeocene/Eocene boundary. ... Read more

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Research notes of a Heretic about the delicate mechanics of the universe. Theories regarding the duality of things, principles that govern systems from religion to sacred geometry of symbols to physics, observations about how information balances itself and much more. One of the three sections of the book is dedicated to experiments and practical use of these original concepts. The applications range from subliminal control to prediction of coincidences, indirect causing of events and things you won't normally find discussed or commented. ... Read more

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