START HERE GUIDE – HOW The Stock Market Works is a study guide and workbook designed to provide a foundational understanding of the stock market and to give a vision for successful individual stock investing. If you are looking for an easy to read single book that provides a brief history of investing in America, explains the purpose of corporations, walks you through an IPO process, and provides an understanding how the market and stocks work, then this is the book for you!  This book is an excellent introduction to all essential aspects of the stock market AND includes chapter quizzes with answers at the back of the book.