Here's some info on fellow Aggie Scott Frush's brand new book:

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

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More than twenty six million Americans proudly trace their heritage to Italy. To commemorate and honor Italian Americans and their many contributions, Marshall Rand Publishing announces the release of Ultimate Italian Trivia: A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts. This one-of-a-kind book is financially sponsored by the National Italian American Foundation (www.niaf.org) and the foreword is written by Frank D. Stella, chairman emeritus of the National Italian American Foundation.

Ultimate Italian Trivia reveals over 1,600 trivia facts that are sure to entertain, educate, and surprise. Supplemental content includes “Top 10 of Italy” lists, a timeline of Italian history, descriptions of key events in Italian history, an Italian resource section, words to the Italian national anthem in both English and Italian, lists of Italian statesmen, quotes from famous Italians and Italian Americans, and profiles of each of the twenty regions of Italy.

All of the major periods of Italian history are covered in Ultimate Italian Trivia, including the Etruscans, the ancient Roman Empire, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Holy Catholic Church, the unification (called in Italian the Risorgimento, or “Resurgence”), and finally the modern era. Trivia facts cover many diverse subjects such as Italian food & wine, language & literature, traditions & customs, inventions & science, music & art, politics & business, Catholic Church & religion, and exploration & geography.

QUICK AUTHOR BIO:

Scott Paul Frush is president and founder of the Frush Financial Group, a Michigan-based provider of wealth management solutions to individuals and families, and an asset allocation consultant to institutions and businesses.

Scott is the author of Understanding Asset Allocation (McGraw-Hill, 2006), Understanding Hedge Funds (McGraw-Hill, 2006), Optimal Investing (Marshall Rand Publishing, 2004), and is presently working on his third book for McGraw-Hill scheduled for a fall 2007 release titled Hedge Funds Demystified.

Scott is members of the National Italian American Foundation, Order Sons of Italy in America, and the Italian American Club of Livonia (Michigan).

Scott holds an MBA in finance from the University of Notre Dame, a BBA in finance from Eastern Michigan University, the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER PRACTIONER. He has been quoted in several newspapers, magazines and web sites across the country.

Looking to Buy a Copy of Ultimate Italian Trivia for Yourself?

- Available on Amazon.com

- Special order from Barnes & Noble

- Mail $14.75 plus $1.00 for postage to:
Marshall Rand Publishing
P.O. Box 1849
Royal Oak, MI 48068-1849

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION:

Ultimate Italian Trivia:
A Treasure Trove of Fun and Fascinating Facts
Author: Frush, Scott Paul

Publisher: Marshall Rand Publishing
ISBN: 0-9744374-8-4
Format: paperback, 254 pages
Publication Date: October 9, 2006
Copyright: 2007
$14.75