From page one of Up on the Market with Carter Randall, the reader is struck by a tone that is unmistakably Carter Randall's and that is, thankfully in this day and age, soothing tonic for nerves made weary by talk of a freefalling economy, insider trading and other Wall Street shenanigans. Randall's voice, long familiar to viewers of "Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser," resonates a mature and intelligent perspective that takes the high road, rising above the fray to look at the big picture.It is, at last, comforting to know that while a different breed amassed, consumed and lost fortunes at a feverish pitch (not to mention a relentlessly conspicuous one), that Carter Randall has remained, well, Carter Randall: pragmatic yet optimistic, prudent but willing to take risks, concerned equally with profits and people. Ever mindful of this "human element" (as well as the "humor element") involved in any investment endeavor, Randall leaves the distinct impression that his philosophy has been of the kinder and gentler variety long before such a stance came into vogue.While the easy wit and anecdotal style of Up on the Market may evoke the casual atmosphere of a fireside chat, the author's approach is never facile and there is much to learn from it about the art of serious and successful investing. After opening with a behind-the-scenes look at "Wall Street Week" and its host Louis Rukeyser, Randall sets forth a methodical discourse on the principles of disciplined and profitable investing. Topics include the psyche of the successful investor, creating investment goals, the stages of financial life, keeping up with the Dow Jones, risk and diversification, the discipline of picking stocks, formula investing, equities, stocks, bonds and other instruments, and investment and the senior citizen.A concluding section, entitled "Insights from a Lifetime on Wall Street," is vintage Randall sharing his thoughts, opinions and experiences on Wall Street with his trademark wit and candor. Read Less