Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts [Paperback]

Scott Paul Frush (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2006

Ultimate Italian Trivia reveals over 1,600 amazing trivia facts that are sure to entertain, educate, and surprise. This extravaganza of curiosities on all things Italian was financially sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation. Ultimate Italian Trivia will prove fascinating for those of Italian heritage and a lively feast for trivia buffs of all backgrounds!

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Ultimate Italian Trivia is a book that every Italian American should have and read -- Frank D. Stella, Chairman Emeritus, National Italian American Foundation, August, 2006

About the Author

Scott Paul Frush is a self-proclaimed history buff, trivia extraordinaire, Italian culture connoisseur, and avid writer. Scott received his masters degree from the University of Notre Dame and his bachelors degree from Eastern Michigan University. He also completed coursework at the University of Chicago. Scott is president of Frush Financial Group, a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan based wealth management firm offering investment, tax, and insurance solutions. Scott is an accomplished financial advisor, a noted investment author, publisher of the Journal of Asset Allocation, and proponent of Catholic values investing. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations. Scott is a member of the National Italian American Foundation, the Order Sons of Italy in America, and the Italian American Club of Livonia (Michigan), where he and his wife are receiving Italian language instruction. Scott is the author of three other books; Understanding Asset Allocation (McGraw-Hill, 2007); Understanding Hedge Funds (McGraw-Hill, 2007); and Optimal Investing (Marshall Rand Publishing, 2004), the recipient of two Book of the Year honors for business and investments.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Marshall Rand Publishing; 1 edition (October 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974437484
• ISBN-13: 978-0974437484
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #746,412 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Scott Paul Frush, CFA, CFP®, MBA holds expertise with asset allocation strategies and portfolio optimization using exchange-traded funds. He has helped individual, business, and institutional investors safeguard and grow their wealth for nearly two decades.

Scott's professional hallmark is the engineering, construction, and management of highly-diversified, low-expense, tax-efficient ETF portfolios under an optimal asset allocation policy and a disciplined rebalancing strategy.

Scott earned a Master of Business Administration degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Eastern Michigan University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

Scott is the author of six investing books--"All About Exchange-Traded Funds" (McGraw-Hill, 2011), "Commodities Demystified" (McGraw-Hill, 2008), "Hedge Funds Demystified" (McGraw-Hill, 2007), "Understanding Hedge Funds" (McGraw-Hill, 2006), "Understanding Asset Allocation" (McGraw-Hill, 2006), and "Optimal Investing" (Marshall Rand Publishing, 2004).

In 2010, Detroit-based dBusiness magazine named Scott to its "30 IN THEIR THIRTIES" award list in recognition of his professional achievements before the age of forty. In 2008, he was profiled in Bank Investment Consultant magazine highlighting Scott's expertise with exchange-traded fund portfolios. In addition, Scott is the 2007 recipient of CFA Magazine's prestigious "MOST INVESTOR ORIENTED" award, which recognizes one CFA Institute member who has made outstanding contributions to investor education.

Scott has been quoted in or his work noted in dozens of print and online publications across the nation.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Must-have" for trivia buffs fascinated by all things Italian., January 5, 2007

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This review is from: Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts (Paperback)

Written by trivia enthusiast and history buff Scott Paul Frush, and featuring a foreword by Chairman Emeritus of the National Italian American Foundation Frank D. Stella, Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts is a collection of over 1,600 amazing trivia tidbits as educational as they are fascinating. From "What is gnocchi di patate?" (potato dumplings) to "What is Michelangelo's last name?" (Buonarroti) to "For what reason does Italy have scarce mineral deposits and fossil fuels?" (geographically, Italy is too young a continent to have them), the questions range from near-common knowledge to brain-busting obscure. A smattering of black-and-white photographs and additional resources such as a bibliography, the Italian national anthem in English and Italian, a list of Italian publications including where to find them online, thumbnail region profiles and more round out this "must-have" for trivia buffs fascinated by all things Italian.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate Italian Trivia, March 30, 2008

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This review is from: Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts (Paperback)

I believe this is a great book to have in one's library. I found it to be very entertaining as it helps individuals gain a broader understanding regarding the Italian culture and way of life. It is apparent that the author of this book devoted tremendous amount of hours and energy in researching and writing this book. I applaud his enthusiasm and thank him for taking the time and interest to help a second generation Italian appreciate the beauty and history that Italy has to offer the world.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Interesting!!, January 10, 2007

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This review is from: Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts (Paperback)

Ulitmate Italian Trivia is a lot of fun! It is great to use as a trivia game with friends and family by asking the questions out loud and having everyone try to guess the answers. This makes a really nice gift also!