Peter Ackerman is the founding investor and controlling shareholder of Fresh Direct, the largest independent online grocer in the United States. He is also the managing director of Rockport Capital Inc., a private investment firm which since its inception in 1990, has made numerous direct investments in diverse economic sectors. From 1978 to 1990 he was Director of International Capital Markets at Drexel Burnham Lambert where he structured, financed, and invested in hundreds of recapitalizations including the largest and most complex leveraged acquisitions of that period.
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Peter Ackerman - A Force More Powerful
November 21st, 2017, 5:42AM
This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions–such as protests, strikes and boycotts–separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories–how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilean dictator–and also how nonviolent power is changing the world today, from Burma to Serbia.
The Fabulous Life Of Secretive Investor, Peter Ackerman
December 19th, 2017, 3:49AM
Rockport Capital’s Peter Ackerman is back in the news, but not for his business pursuits.
The former junk-bond trader at Drexel Burnham has granted Bloomberg a rare interview about his latest venture: a strange US political group called American Elect. As its chairman, Ackerman wants voters to use American Elect to choose a cross-party presidential ticket online, and then have it appear on every state ballot in the 2012 election.
Kids books get whimsical with lonely typewriters and wild inventions
December 19th, 2017, 9:32AM
In a world of “Frozen” dolls and Lego Minecraft, how can a mere book — one without a movie tie-in — compete for a young child’s attention?
Those who hope to best the lure of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle merchandise would do well to select a title with beautiful illustrations, one that offers the chance of a whimsical experience.
Peter Ackerman (Author of A Force More Powerful)
January 19th, 2018, 3:24AM
Peter Ackerman is series editor and principal content advisor for the documentary television series, A Force More Powerful. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, of which he is now Chairman of the Board of Overseers.
Peter Ackerman
February 15th, 2018, 5:28AM
Peter Ackerman
March 16th, 2018, 6:56AM
Nonviolent conflict is a contest between nonviolent civil resisters and their (often violent) adversaries. In this contest, each side has different strategies and tactics that they can employ. Civil resistance movements wage their struggle through political, economic, and social pressure, and they have a wide variety of tactics at their disposal. A movement’s adversary often tries to wage its struggle through violent means, which has a completely different dynamic and tactical repertoire. In this asymmetric contest between violent and nonviolent actors, the side that is best organized, most skillful, and most strategic, is more likely to prevail. Therefore, the skillful and strategic choices that civil resistance movements make are of critical importance to their outcome.
Peter Ackerman: The Screaming Chef
May 18th, 2018, 5:03AM
Comfort food indeed! Eating outrageously fine cuisine is the sole activity that stops this young lad from screaming incessantly. But one fateful night, when his parents accidentally burn dinner, the boy's temper flares, and he begins to yell. Tired of all the noise, Mom and Dad relinquish all cooking responsibilities, leaving it all up to him. E voila! The boy so enjoys cooking that he sings instead of screams, and finds that he is so talented that his parents open a restaurant with the boy as head chef. But life in the kitchen of an acclaimed and busy restaurant is not easy. When the boy begins to make mistakes, will his penchant for earsplitting noise ruin everything?
Peter Ackerman Autographed Books
June 21st, 2018, 7:01AM
Order your signed copy of any of the books listed below. Simply add your book to the shopping cart, then choose the free Autographed Copy option.
Peter Ackerman
July 24th, 2018, 5:29AM
Dr. Peter Ackerman is the managing director of Rockport Capital Inc., a private investment firm. From 1978-90, he was an investment banker at Drexel Burnham Lambert. He served for 15 years as chairman of the board of overseers of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and was chairman of the board of Freedom House.
A Force More Powerful | Peter Ackerman
August 23rd, 2018, 6:15AM
A Force More Powerful | Peter Ackerman
This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions–such as protests, strikes and boycotts–separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories–how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilean dictator–and also how nonviolent power is changing the world today, from Burma to Serbia.
The Fabulous Life Of Secretive Investor, Peter Ackerman
September 19th, 2018, 8:03AM
Rockport Capital’s Peter Ackerman is back in the news, but not for his business pursuits.
The former junk-bond trader at Drexel Burnham has granted Bloomberg a rare interview about his latest venture: a strange US political group called American Elect. As its chairman, Ackerman wants voters to use American Elect to choose a cross-party presidential ticket online, and then have it appear on every state ballot in the 2012 election.
Peter Ackerman
October 24th, 2018, 4:50AM
Peter Ackerman is the lead shareholder of Fresh Direct, the largest closely held online grocer in the United States. He is also the Managing Director of Rockport Capital Incorporated, a private investment firm. From 1978 to 1990 he was Director of International Capital Markets at Drexel Burnham Lambert where he structured, financed, and invested in hundreds of recapitalizations including the largest and most complex leveraged acquisitions of that period.
Peter Ackerman - A Force More Powerful
November 21st, 2017, 5:42AM
This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions–such as protests, strikes and boycotts–separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories–how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilean dictator–and also how nonviolent power is changing the world today, from Burma to Serbia.
The Fabulous Life Of Secretive Investor, Peter Ackerman
December 19th, 2017, 3:49AM
Rockport Capital’s Peter Ackerman is back in the news, but not for his business pursuits.
The former junk-bond trader at Drexel Burnham has granted Bloomberg a rare interview about his latest venture: a strange US political group called American Elect. As its chairman, Ackerman wants voters to use American Elect to choose a cross-party presidential ticket online, and then have it appear on every state ballot in the 2012 election.
Kids books get whimsical with lonely typewriters and wild inventions
December 19th, 2017, 9:32AM
In a world of “Frozen” dolls and Lego Minecraft, how can a mere book — one without a movie tie-in — compete for a young child’s attention?
Those who hope to best the lure of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle merchandise would do well to select a title with beautiful illustrations, one that offers the chance of a whimsical experience.
Peter Ackerman (Author of A Force More Powerful)
January 19th, 2018, 3:24AM
Peter Ackerman is series editor and principal content advisor for the documentary television series, A Force More Powerful. He holds a PhD in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, of which he is now Chairman of the Board of Overseers.
Peter Ackerman
February 15th, 2018, 5:28AM
Peter Ackerman is the founding investor and controlling shareholder of Fresh Direct, the largest independent online grocer in the United States. He is also the managing director of Rockport Capital Inc., a private investment firm which since its inception in 1990, has made numerous direct investments in diverse economic sectors. From 1978 to 1990 he was Director of International Capital Markets at Drexel Burnham Lambert where he structured, financed, and invested in hundreds of recapitalizations including the largest and most complex leveraged acquisitions of that period.
Peter Ackerman
March 16th, 2018, 6:56AM
Nonviolent conflict is a contest between nonviolent civil resisters and their (often violent) adversaries. In this contest, each side has different strategies and tactics that they can employ. Civil resistance movements wage their struggle through political, economic, and social pressure, and they have a wide variety of tactics at their disposal. A movement’s adversary often tries to wage its struggle through violent means, which has a completely different dynamic and tactical repertoire. In this asymmetric contest between violent and nonviolent actors, the side that is best organized, most skillful, and most strategic, is more likely to prevail. Therefore, the skillful and strategic choices that civil resistance movements make are of critical importance to their outcome.
Peter Ackerman: The Screaming Chef
May 18th, 2018, 5:03AM
Comfort food indeed! Eating outrageously fine cuisine is the sole activity that stops this young lad from screaming incessantly. But one fateful night, when his parents accidentally burn dinner, the boy's temper flares, and he begins to yell. Tired of all the noise, Mom and Dad relinquish all cooking responsibilities, leaving it all up to him. E voila! The boy so enjoys cooking that he sings instead of screams, and finds that he is so talented that his parents open a restaurant with the boy as head chef. But life in the kitchen of an acclaimed and busy restaurant is not easy. When the boy begins to make mistakes, will his penchant for earsplitting noise ruin everything?
Peter Ackerman Autographed Books
June 21st, 2018, 7:01AM
Order your signed copy of any of the books listed below. Simply add your book to the shopping cart, then choose the free Autographed Copy option.
Peter Ackerman
July 24th, 2018, 5:29AM
Dr. Peter Ackerman is the managing director of Rockport Capital Inc., a private investment firm. From 1978-90, he was an investment banker at Drexel Burnham Lambert. He served for 15 years as chairman of the board of overseers of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and was chairman of the board of Freedom House.
A Force More Powerful | Peter Ackerman
August 23rd, 2018, 6:15AM
A Force More Powerful | Peter Ackerman
This nationally-acclaimed book shows how popular movements used nonviolent action to overthrow dictators, obstruct military invaders and secure human rights in country after country, over the past century. Peter Ackerman and Jack DuVall depict how nonviolent sanctions–such as protests, strikes and boycotts–separate brutal regimes from their means of control. They tell inside stories–how Danes outmaneuvered the Nazis, Solidarity defeated Polish communism, and mass action removed a Chilean dictator–and also how nonviolent power is changing the world today, from Burma to Serbia.
The Fabulous Life Of Secretive Investor, Peter Ackerman
September 19th, 2018, 8:03AM
Rockport Capital’s Peter Ackerman is back in the news, but not for his business pursuits.
The former junk-bond trader at Drexel Burnham has granted Bloomberg a rare interview about his latest venture: a strange US political group called American Elect. As its chairman, Ackerman wants voters to use American Elect to choose a cross-party presidential ticket online, and then have it appear on every state ballot in the 2012 election.
Peter Ackerman
October 24th, 2018, 4:50AM
Peter Ackerman is the lead shareholder of Fresh Direct, the largest closely held online grocer in the United States. He is also the Managing Director of Rockport Capital Incorporated, a private investment firm. From 1978 to 1990 he was Director of International Capital Markets at Drexel Burnham Lambert where he structured, financed, and invested in hundreds of recapitalizations including the largest and most complex leveraged acquisitions of that period.
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