In the fictional star trek universe, the rules of acquisition are a collection of sacred business proverbs of the ultracapitalist race known as the ferengi the first mention of the rules within the star trek universe was in the nagus, an episode of the tv series star trek. The ferengi are greedy and completely unscrupulousthe galaxys ultimate entrepreneurs. Those rules from the series were not documented from this book as well, only the noncanon ones. Rules of accusation memory beta, noncanon star trek wiki.
Found in this list are the 85 canon and official rules, plus a handful of other quotes that could have been rules. Below you see the ferengi rules of acquisition, the single most important thing in ferengi society. This list does not include the complete reference including the 47 commentaries, 900 major and minor rulings, and 10,000 considered opinions, which is published by the ferengi. It is the second original ebook of the series to be written by terry j. Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 121 everything is for sale even friendship. This is part ii of my list of ferengi rules of acquisition for our profession. The librarians select most reference and interdisciplinary materials and serials, and the members of the faculty select materials in the areas of their expertise to satisfy the research and teaching needs of. The rules of acquisition were a numbered series of aphorisms, guidelines, and principles that provided the foundation of business philosophy of the ferengi. Some rules have been listed with duplicate numbers.
For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs. They are the laws by which all good ferengi should live their lives and make their profit. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition project sanctuary. Unabridged and fully annotated, with all 47 commentaries, all 900 major and minor judgments, all 10,000 considered opinions. The ferengi rules of acquisition kindle edition by behr, ira steven. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr the ferengi are. The ultimate visual history, was the recipient of the independent publisher book awards 2017 bronze medal for best coffee table book. During my life, ive used this as somewhat of a replacement for what my mom always taught me. Building the library collection is a joint responsibility of the librarian and the faculty. As a kid i watched the shit out of every star trek series but at that time ds9 always seemed boring and annoying to watch for me.
Buy a discounted paperback of ferengi rules of acquisition online. Ferengi rules of acquisition free download and software. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 123 even a blind man can recognize the glow of latinum. The rules were the brainchild of executive producerwriter ira stecn behr, who elucidated further on these pearls in his books, the rules of acquisition and the legends of the ferengi, published by pocket books.
The ferengi believe that each part of the universe has too much of one thing, but not enough of another, and it is through the continual flow of the great river that wants and needs can be fulfilled, if one navigates the river with sufficient entrepreneurial skill. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the. Corporations really do follow the ferengi rules of acquisition the 90s series star trek deep space nine introduced the ferengi, a ridiculously dubious clownlike, largeeared race that used their exception lobes to hear about lucrative opportunities. When the going gets tough, the tough change the rules. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr available from rakuten kobo. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The following is from a book by ira steven behr isbn 0671529366, with slight modification for academic and pedagogical purposes. Cafepress brings your passions to life with the perfect item for every occasion. Many of them can be translated to modern day earth and the business practices we follow. In the book, the ferengi rules of acquisition isbn 0671529366, rule 103 does not appear at all. For centuries the famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the gui. The rules of acquisition are the backbone of the ferengi society. The next generation before being used in the subsequent series star trek.
Looking for the ideal ferengi rules of acquisition gifts. The legends of the ferengi by ira steven behr overdrive. Which is your favourite ferengi rule of acquisition. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr the ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous.
By request, here are the complete ferengi rules of acquisition. Ferengi discusses earth economics star trek duration. They were devised in 1987 for the series star trek. Rules of accusation and lusts latinum lost and found. The ferengi rules of acquisition complete en overmind. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr goodreads.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the star trek. Never pay more for an acquisition than you have to. Several rules in the 1997 legends of the ferengi are absent from this. Rules of acquisition pdf the ferengi rules of acquisition are a collection of two. Discover singapores largest library of audiobooks and ebooks available through unlimited subscription. St ds9 ferengi rule of acquisition star trek ebook. Dec 18, 2014 ferengi rules of acquisition part 1 rules 1 to 12 duration. Ascendancy ferengi alliance is an expansion for star trek. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app.
The ferengi are greedy, avaricious, ruthless, cowardly and completely unscrupulous. On the space station deep space 9, quarks public house, cafe, gaming emporium, holosuite arcade, and ferengi embassy cant legitimately be called an embassy until the grand nagus namely, quarks brother rom. A contract is a contract is a contract but only between ferengi. Known rules of acquisition rules or portions of rules in italics are from the book legends of the ferengi by ds9 writers ira. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the star trek. For centuries these and the other famous ferengi rules of acquisition have been the guiding principles of the galaxys most successful entrepreneurs. Ascendancy your financial acumen guides the growth of the ferengi alliance from the tower of commerce.
Ten more ferengi rules of acquisition for language freelancers. The ferengi rules of acquisition star trek deep space nine, the health of aging hispanics the mexican origin population 1st edition, and many other ebooks. Ds9, \ the nagus \, \ heart of stone \, ferengi rule of. The introduction, ostensibly written by quark, ds9s resident ferengi bartender, sells the rules in language amusingly similar to that used by the 100s of books. The ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek.
Ira insists that his books are a considerable bargain, worth many times their purchase price. What collection of star trek resources would be complete without a list of the rules of acquisition. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. Never allow family to stand in the way of opportunity. Rules of acquisition 103 sleep can interfere with opportunity. The enterprise is bringing surprises to an archaeological expedition lead by an old friend of captain picards on bolaxnu 7. These rules are often heard quoted by ferengi and non ferengi alike as a guide to good trading. Ferengi rules of acquisition as completed by gelt a. Get the house of hunger dambudzo marechera pdf file for free from our online.
Reading this book will give you all the business savvy you need to successfully start and run a business in the alpha quadrant, perhaps even here on earth. The ferengi follow 285 rules of acquisition, such as. After subscribing to the star trek subreddit i realized your love for ds9 and though ill give it another try and i gotta say totally worth it. Star trek ds9 the first rule of acquisition youtube. Editions of the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven. The book, which is small enough to fit in your pocket, features all of the ferengi rules of acquisition mentioned in the series. Aphorisms, guidelines, and principles to life in ferengi culture 9781533572950. Unofficial or uncertain rules the unofficial rules have been quoted on screen, but either were not given a number, not explicitly stated to be a rule, or were not part of the generallyaccepted canon by the ferengi commerce authority. The complete ferengi rules of acquisition is a book which takes a cynical, but practical look at wealth and its acquisition. The ferengi rules of acquisition ebook written by ira steven behr.
The ferengi have 285 rules of acquisition, a set of businessrelated proverbs that all educated ferengi know by heart. The ferengi rules of acquisition ds9 novel 125 you cant make a deal if youre dead. Come check out our giant selection of tshirts, mugs, tote bags, stickers and more. Ferengi are a species from startrek that was particularly highlighted in. Marked catalogsbrochures and subject bibliographies may be accepted in special circumstances. Plus a selection of 6 notable ferengi, the rules of acqusition book, or a bar of gold pressed latinum as your display background. Nothing is more important than your healthexcept for your money. I cant seem to find rules 2, 4 and 5, for instance. Erdmann have jointly written two previous star trek. Booktopia has ferengi rules of acquisition, star trek. Liaison interpreting translation blog library shop. These rules are often heard quoted by ferengi and nonferengi alike as a guide to good trading. Riker mentions that the ferengi government is debating an amendment to the rules of acquisition.
The best deal is the one that makes the most profit. This pocketsize compendium dating from 1995 contains just the rules, one per page in large type, with a brief introduction and several illustrations. In the book, the ferengi rules of acquisition isbn 0671529366, rule 103 does not appear at. In this slim, pocketsized volume, ira stephen behr lists 70 of the total 285 ferengi rules of acquisition that guide the behaviour of all ferengi businessmen the rest have not yet been revealed to mere humans. Published june 24th 2008 by star trek first published july. Never spend more for an acquisition than you have to. Theres nothing more dangerous than an honest businessman.
Corporations really do follow the ferengi rules of. Ferengi are a species from startrek that was particularly highlighted in deep space 9. This episode marks the first mention of the dominion. Since the ferengi are interested in the planet, too, things take unexpected turns. Often subtle, sometimes funny and occasionally outlandish in their acumen, the rules form the backbone of the ferengi culture. Jul 01, 1995 the ferengi rules of acquisition by ira steven behr is a rather short book which basically lists the various ferengi rules of acquisition that have so far been revealed via the various mediums of star trek. Is there a list available of all of the rules of acquisition. Rules of accusation memory beta, noncanon star trek. Ferengi rules of acquisition part 1 rules 1 to 12 duration. Some colleagues would classify some language service agencies as ferengi. Download now for free pdf ebook the house of hunger dambudzo marechera at our online ebook library. The best deal is the one that brings the most profit. Library materials may be ordered by sending standard order cards available from the acquisitions department, choice cards, by email, or by placing an online order form.
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