Jacques Vallee was among the engineers and visionaries who set up the Internet, hoping to connect people -- not control them -- through information. For a few years, it seemed that this dream was being realized. But after the dot com crash of 2001, much of the Web's information flowed into the media giants and corporate conglomerates, leaving millions of Net denizens without true freedom of choice. And then there is the threat of government snooping......

In this step-by-step guide to the practical alchemy of creating wealth, venture capitalist, scientist, and author Dr. Jacques Vallee describes a powerful program integrating age-old principles with modern technology and financial wisdom. Once you set the "four elements" framework in place, it's a simple journey to mastering a financial plan to help you achieve your goals and transform your future.