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Louis V. Gerstner Jr.
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Harper
Business
Who Says Elephants Can't Dance?
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In 1990, IBM had its most profitable year ever. By 1993, the computer industry had changed so rapidly the company was on its way to losing $16 billion and IBM was on a watch list for extinction -- victimized by its own lumbering size, an insular corporate culture, and the PC era IBM had itself helped invent. Then Lou Gerstner was brought in to run IBM. Almost everyone watching the rapid demise of this American icon presumed Gerstner had joined IBM to preside over its continued dissolution into a confederation of autonomous business units. This strategy, well underway when he arrived, would have effectively eliminated the corporation that had invented many of the industry's most important technologies. Instead, Gerstner took hold of the company and demanded the managers work together to re-establish IBM's mission as a customer-focused provider of computing solutions. Moving ahead of his critics, Gerstner made the hold decision to keep the company together, slash prices on his core product to keep the company competitive, and almost defiantly announced, "The last thing IBM needs right now is a vision." Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? tells the story of IBM's competitive and cultural transformation. In his own words, Gerstner offers a blow-by-blow account of his arrival at the company and his campaign to rebuild the leadership team and give the workforce a renewed sense of purpose. In the process, Gerstner defined a strategy for the computing giant and remade the ossified culture bred by the company's own success. The first-hand story of an extraordinary turnaround, a unique case study in managing a crisis, and a thoughtful reflection on the computer industry and the principles of leadership, Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? sums up Lou Gerstner's historic business achievement. Taking readers deep into the world of IBM's CEO, Gerstner recounts the high-level meetings and explains the pressure-filled, no-turning-back decisions that had to be made. He also offers his hard-won conclusions about the essence of what makes a great company run. In the history of modern business, many companies have gone from being industry leaders to the verge of extinction. Through the heroic efforts of a new management team, some of those companies have even succeeded in resuscitating themselves and living on in the shadow of their former stature. But only one company has been at the pinnacle of an industry, fallen to near collapse, and then, beyond anyone's expectations, returned to set the agenda. That company is IBM. Lou Gerstener, Jr., served as chairman and chief executive officer of IBM from April 1993 to March 2002, when he retired as CEO. He remained chairman of the board through the end of 2002. Before joining IBM, Mr. Gerstner served for four years as chairman and CEO of RJR Nabisco, Inc. This was preceded by an eleven-year career at the American Express Company, where he was president of the parent company and chairman and CEO of its largest subsidiary. Prior to that, Mr. Gerstner was a director of the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Co., Inc. He received a bachelor's degree in engineering from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Mary Buffett
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Pocket
Books
Buffettology: The Previously Unexplained Techniques That Have Made Warren Buffett the World's Most Famous Investor
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If you've been curious about how the Oracle of Omaha consistently outperforms the market, "Buffettology" could quench that thirst. Mary Buffett and David Clark dissect his approach in a way that's both accessible and profound, turning complex models into actionable wisdom. Immerse yourself in the pages of this book and you might just find yourself adopting the mindset that has made Warren Buffett a symbol of investment success.
Larry Tye
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Crown
The Father of Spin : Edward L. Bernays and the Birth of Public Relations
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Recommendation: This book is an eye-opening account of the life and work of Edward L. Bernays, the pioneer of modern public relations. Readers interested in the history of advertising, marketing, and politics will appreciate this engaging narrative that exposes the techniques Bernays used to shape public opinion and bring about change.
Frank Partnoy
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Profile
Books
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Fiasco: Blood in the Water on Wall Street
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Imagine diving into the chaotic heart of the '90s financial scene. "Fiasco: Blood In the Water on Wall Street" offers that adrenaline rush via Frank Partnoy's first-hand account. You'll practically feel the tension and frenzy of an era where the complexity of securities bewilder even their creators. It's a must-read if you're fascinated by the intricate, often murky world of high finance and want a genuine peek behind the curtain.
Peggy Lamson
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Ticknor
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Fields
Speaking Of Galbraith - A Personal Portrait
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If you're drawn to captivating biographies, "Speaking Of Galbraith" is a treasure trove for you. You'll traverse the landscapes of an accomplished life from rural roots to Harvard's prestige, all through the affectionate lens of Peggy Lamson. It's not just a biography but a personal portrait painted with intimacy and flair, underscored by a collection of evocative photographs that bring this iconic figure's chronicles into even sharper relief.
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Vinay Sitapati
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Penguin
Books
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Half-Lion: How Narasimha Rao Transformed India
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When P.V. Narasimha Rao became the unlikely prime minister of India in 1991, he inherited economic crisis, violent insurgencies and a nation adrift. Despite being unloved by his people, mistrusted by his party, a minority in Parliament and ruling under the shadow of 10 Janpath, Rao reinvented India, at home and abroad. Few world leaders have achieved so much with so little power.With exclusive access to Rao’s never-before-seen personal papers as well as over a hundred interviews, this definitive biography provides new revelations on the Indian economy, nuclear programme, foreign policy and the Babri Masjid. While tracing Rao’s life from a village in Telangana through his years in power and humiliation in retirement, the book never loses sight of the inner man, his difficult childhood, his corruptions and love affairs, his lingering loneliness.
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Leigh Gallagher
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Virgin
Books
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies
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This is the inside, behind-the-scenes story of airbnb -- the company reshaping how we travel. Two broke art school graduates set up a platform that – in six short years – became the largest provider of accommodation in the world. Now valued at $25.5 billion, it is in the very top tier of Silicon Valley ‘unicorn’ startups.Yet Airbnb has been controversial – disrupting a $500 billion hotel industry makes you a few enemies – and many regulators and politicians want to shut it down. Hotel owners don’t know whether to copy it or kill it, neighbours of Airbnb rentals complain about transient visitors, hosts report increases of damaged property, and some tech industry analysts think it’s grossly overvalued. Beyond the headlines and the horror stories, Airbnb has changed the terms of travel for a whole generation. People who care more about finding like-minded locals than hotel breakfasts, and which has found a platform to build trust between hosts and guests in a way that hotels have struggled to replicate.This is the first, definitive book to tell the remarkable story behind Airbnb in all its forms–cultural zeitgeist, hotel disruptor, enemy to regulators–and the first in-depth character study of its leader Brian Chesky, the thoughtful, curious 34-year old founder and CEO, by the journalist who knows him best. On the way we’ll discover why their business idea took root, the mistakes they made and how they learned from them, how they have grown surrounded by controversy, the parallels with Uber, and where they are going next.
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Tren Griffin
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Columbia
Business
School
Publishing
Charlie Munger : The Complete Investor
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Recommendation: This is a must-read for anyone interested in investing. Charlie Munger's "elementary, worldly wisdom" provides a timeless interdisciplinary investing strategy for success, which is applicable to investors of all levels of experience. This book is not just about investing, rather it's about cultivating a set of mental models for life that would help you make sound judgments. It is packed with insights, commentary and wisdom from value investors, fund managers and business-case historians.
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Grace Bonney
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Artisan
In the Company of Women : Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs
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"In the Company of Women is the perfect read for anyone who is looking for motivation and inspiration to fuel their own business ventures. Through interviews with over 100 successful women from diverse backgrounds, this book provides practical advice on how to succeed in entrepreneurship while staying true to your beliefs. The lush photographs and individual stories of these women's paths to success will captivate and motivate readers to pursue their dreams fearlessly."
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Mary Buffett
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Pocket
Books
The Tao of Warren Buffett : Warren Buffett's Words of Wisdom
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If you've ever wished for a mentor to guide you through the complexities of investing, "The Tao of Warren Buffett" might feel like a personal audience with the Oracle of Omaha himself. The book distills Buffett's wit and wisdom into digestible sayings and philosophies that can help shape your financial decisions, whether you're well-versed in the stock market or just starting to consider your financial future. It's a blend of simplicity and depth that could make you rethink how you approach your investments.
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David de Jong
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Harpercollins
Gb
Nazi Billionaires : The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties
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‘Lucid and damning … an absorbing – and infuriating – tale of complicity, coverup and denial’ PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE, author of EMPIRE OF PAINA groundbreaking investigation of how the Nazis helped German tycoons make billions from the horrors of the Third Reich and World War II – and how the world allowed them to get away with it. In 1946, Günther Quandt – patriarch of Germany’s most iconic industrial empire, a dynasty that today controls BMW – was arrested for suspected Nazi collaboration. Quandt claimed that he had been forced to join the party by his arch-rival, propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, and the courts acquitted him. But Quandt lied. And his heirs, and those of other Nazi billionaires, have only grown wealthier in the generations since, while their reckoning with this dark past remains incomplete at best. Many of them continue to control swaths of the world economy, owning iconic brands whose products blanket the globe. The brutal legacy of the dynasties that dominated Daimler-Benz, cofounded Allianz and still control Porsche, Volkswagen and BMW has remained hidden in plain sight – until now.In this landmark work, investigative journalist David de Jong reveals the true story of how Germany’s wealthiest business dynasties amassed untold money and power by abetting the atrocities of the Third Reich. Using a wealth of untapped sources, de Jong shows how these tycoons seized Jewish businesses, procured slave labourers and ramped up weapons production to equip Hitler’s army as Europe burnt around them. Most shocking of all, de Jong exposes how the wider world’s political expediency enabled these billionaires to get away with their crimes, covering up a bloodstain that defiles the German and global economy to this day.
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Sheera Frenkel
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July
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An Ugly Truth - Inside Facebook's Battle For Domination
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An Ugly Truth is an insightful dive into the creation and reign of Facebook and the platform's many controversies, examining the impact on our uncontrollable dependence on social media. It is recommended for those with a keen interest in social media and technology's function in our lives. The book's unique feature lies in its detailed reporting and inside knowledge on the workings of Facebook and its employees.
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Neil Irwin
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Penguin
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The Alchemists : Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire
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This book is a captivating and eye-opening exploration of the world's most powerful central bankers and their extraordinary actions during the global financial crisis. It provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the critical decisions and strategies that shaped the world economy. Whether you're interested in finance, economics, or simply curious about how money works, The Alchemists will keep you engaged from start to finish.
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Jack D. Schwager
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Wiley
Market Wizards: Interviews With Top Traders
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Market Wizards is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn how to invest successfully. The book features interviews with the world's top traders about their approaches to the markets and the strategies they use to make money. The most unique and distinctive feature of the book is the insights it provides into the minds of successful traders, giving readers a glimpse into the mindset needed to succeed in the world of trading. Overall, Market Wizards is a valuable resource for anyone interested in investing and looking to improve their trading skills.
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John Carreyrou
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Penguin
Random
House
Usa
Bad Blood : Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup
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Recommendation: Hey there! If you're fascinated by the glamorous world of startups and the inner workings of Silicon Valley, "Bad Blood" is a must-read. This gripping true story takes you behind the scenes into the rise and fall of Theranos, a multibillion-dollar startup that promised to revolutionize the medical industry. With a captivating narrative and shocking revelations, "Bad Blood" exposes the dark side of ambition and deception. Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey through the scandalous world of corporate fraud and the high stakes of technological innovation. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the so-called "unicorns" of Silicon Valley.
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
The Big Short : Inside the Doomsday Machine
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From the jungles of the trading floor to the casinos of Las Vegas, The Big Short, Michael Lewis's No.1 bestseller, tells the outrageous story of the misfits, renegades and visionaries who saw that the biggest credit bubble of all time was about to burst, bet against the banking system - and made a killing.'In the hands of Michael Lewis, anything is possible ... if you want to know how a nation lost its financial mind - and have a good laugh finding out - this is the book to read' Sunday Times 'Magnificent ... a perfect storm of brilliant writer meeting big subject' Guardian 'A triumph ... riveting ... The Big Short reads like a thriller' The Times'A terrifying story, superbly well told' Daily Telegraph'A rollicking good yarn' Financial Times 'Probably the single best piece of financial journalism ever written' Reuters
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Neil Irwin
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Penguin
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The Alchemists : Three Central Bankers and a World on Fire
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The inside story of the world’s most powerful central bankers—and the most intense exercise in economic crisis management the world has ever seenSuddenly, without warning, in August 2007, three men who had never been elected to public office found themselves the most powerful people in the world. They were the leaders of the world’s three most important central Ben Bernanke of the U.S. Federal Reserve, Mervyn King of the Bank of England, and Jean-Claude Trichet of the European Central Bank. In The Alchemists , Washington Post reporter Neil Irwin presents the truly global story of the central bankers’ role in the world economy that we have been missing. Definitive, revelatory, and riveting, it shows us where money comes from—and where it may well be going.
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David Carey, John E. Morris |
Crown
Currency
King of Capital : The Remarkable Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of Steve Schwarzman and Blackstone
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Recommended for readers interested in finance and business. The book provides a behind-the-scenes look and never-before-revealed details about how Blackstone and private equity transformed themselves from gamblers to disciplined investors. It also serves as a model for how financing will work in the future.
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Jill Tracie Nichols, Satya Nadella, Greg Shaw |
Harper
Business
Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
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Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.
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Graham Allison, Ali Wyne, Robert D. Blackwill |
The
Mit
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Lee Kuan Yew - The Grand Master's Insights On China, The United States, And The World
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Grand strategist and founder of modern Singapore offers key insights and controversial opinions on globalization, geopolitics, economic growth, and democracy.When Lee Kuan Yew speaks, presidents, prime ministers, diplomats, and CEOs listen. Lee, the founding father of modern Singapore and its prime minister from 1959 to 1990, has honed his wisdom during more than fifty years on the world stage. Almost single-handedly responsible for transforming Singapore into a Western-style economic success, he offers a unique perspective on the geopolitics of East and West. American presidents from Richard Nixon to Barack Obama have welcomed him to the White House; British prime ministers from Margaret Thatcher to Tony Blair have recognized his wisdom; and business leaders from Rupert Murdoch to Rex Tillerson, CEO of Exxon Mobil, have praised his accomplishments. This book gathers key insights from interviews, speeches, and Lee's voluminous published writings and presents them in an engaging question and answer format.Lee offers his assessment of China's future, asserting, among other things, that "China will want to share this century as co-equals with the U.S." He affirms the United States' position as the world's sole superpower but expresses dismay at the vagaries of its political system. He offers strategic advice for dealing with China and goes on to discuss India's future, Islamic terrorism, economic growth, geopolitics and globalization, and democracy. Lee does not pull his punches, offering his unvarnished opinions on multiculturalism, the welfare state, education, and the free market. This little book belongs on the reading list of every world leader--including the one who takes the oath of office on January 20, 2013.
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Felix Martin
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Vintage
Money : The Unauthorised Biography
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Money: The Unauthorised Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and workings of money. Felix Martin's book offers a fresh perspective on the conventional narrative of money's roots to reveal its true origins and power dynamics. The book's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through history, giving them a comprehensive understanding of money's role in shaping societies. Its most distinct feature is its ability to critically examine the legitimacy and manipulation of money, turning traditional monetary theories on their head. Readers would praise the book for its unique, informative, easy-to-read, and thought-provoking content.
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Leigh Gallagher
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Virgin
Books
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies
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The Airbnb Story tells the captivating tale of how Airbnb came to be one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world in less than a decade. This book is fit for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are looking to learn more about one of Silicon Valley's top-tier startups. It not only captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb, but also dives into the disruptive nature of the hotel industry. Leigh Gallagher provides insights into the controversies that the company has faced, along with the challenges that arose as a result of public rental in private neighbourhoods. The book also takes an in-depth look at Brian Chesky, the curious co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Anyone looking to be inspired by unconventional ideas would find this book an exciting read.
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Leander Kahney
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Atlantic
Books
Inside Steve's Brain
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"Inside Steve's Brain offers a comprehensive analysis of Steve Jobs' leadership style, his critical thinking, and his unwavering commitment to authenticity. It is an ideal book for anyone who aspires to be a great leader or thrive in the business world. Kahney's book inspires readers to think differently and challenge the status quo, much like Jobs himself."
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John LeFevre
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Grove
Press
Straight to Hell : True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals
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“Some chick asked me what I would do with 10 million bucks. I told her I’d wonder where the rest of my money went.”—@GSElevatorDarkly funny, remarkably revealing, and utterly unapologetic, Straight to Hell is John LeFevre’s own account of his adventures as a globe-conquering investment banker whose career spanned New York, London, and Hong Kong. Sitting above the “Chinese Wall” separating investment banking and sales and trading, in a senior position with a unique vantage point, LeFevre did billion-dollar deals with sovereign borrowers, prestigious multinational corporations, and every bank on Wall Street, not to mention Chinese tycoons and Indonesian thugs, and shot up the ranks to be one of the most prolific bond syndicate managers in Asia. He also got banned from the Four Seasons, where he was living at the time, totaled his brand-new Maserati, and indulged in riotous debauchery on and off the trading floor.Hundreds of thousands follow LeFevre’s @GSElevator Twitter account; Goldman Sachs launched an internal investigation into his tweets, and when his true identity was revealed, it created a national media firestorm—but that was only part of the story. Straight to Hell delves deep inside an industry that is both envied and reviled, taking you from the training programs, trading floors, and roadshows to private planes, shady deals, and after-hours overindulgence. This is not a moralistic tale of redemption. Full of shocking rule-breaking, frat-boyish antics, and win-at-all-cost schemes, Straight to Hell brazenly pulls back the curtain on the deviant and absolutely excessive world of finance. Also included are some of the best lines from @GSElevator, created and curated by LeFevre.Prepare yourself and buckle up, because this is one of the most entertaining and eye-opening books ever written about the world of finance.
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Howard Schultz With Joanne Gordon
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Rodale,
Inc
Onward : How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul
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Onward is the remarkable story of how Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks came back after facing painful revelation about internal troubles in the company's sustainability. Schultz offers readers an extraordinarily intimate look at his daily decision-sessions in Seattle, to conversation with coffee farmers in Rwanda, to investor presentations in New York during the worst of the economic turmoil. Onward is more than just a business book. Personally inspiring and unexpected candid, it brings a dramatic story to life with the emotional power and narrative suspense of a novel.
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Charles Krauthammer
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Crown
Forum
Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics
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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume. Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a passionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krauthammer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioethics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have profoundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Winston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist. With a special, highly autobiographical introduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.
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Brad Stone
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Little,
Brown
And
Company
The Upstarts - How Uber, Airbnb, And The Killer Companies Of The New Silicon Valley Are Changing The World
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Recommended for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking inspiration and lessons in tech industry innovation. This book offers a captivating account of the rise of Uber and Airbnb, showcasing the determination and audacity of their founders. It highlights the challenges they faced, including ethical and legal obstacles, and provides insights into the changing landscape of business in the digital age. A must-read for those interested in the transformative power of technology in shaping our world.
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John Helyar, Bryan Burrough |
Harper
Business
Barbarians at the Gate : The Fall of RJR Nabisco
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Barbarians at the Gate offers a gripping account of the infamous $25 billion leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in the 80s. It's a must-read for anyone interested in learning about the inner workings of the corporate world, and how greed and ambition can lead to the demise of even the biggest companies. Reviewed as a superlative and hard to imagine a better account, this book can be a perfect pick for readers interested in finance and corporate history.
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Blake Mycoskie
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Spiegel
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Grau
Start Something That Matters
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In 2006, while travelling in Argentina, young entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie encountered children too poor to afford shoes, who developed injuries on their feet that often led to serious health problems. Blake knew he wanted to help, but rather than start a charity, he went against conventional wisdom and created a for profit business to help the children who he met. With the help of a local shoemaker, Blake struck out to merge activism and fashion in the form of a local canvas shoe worn by farmers and gauchos alike, called the alpargata. Blake called his creation TOMS Shoes (which stands for "Tomorrow's Shoes") and promised to give a pair of new shoes to a child in need for every pair that he sold. Starting with only two hundred pairs of handmade shoes, optimism, and entrepreneurial charisma, Blake successfully launched TOMS into the high fashion world. They can now be seen adorning the feet of celebrities such as Keira Knightley, Scarlett Johansson, and Tobey Maguire.Blake's mission is to prove that you can achieve financial success and make the world a better place at the same time. In this book, he shares the six counterintuitive principles that have guided the growth of TOMS for the past threeMake business personalBe resourceful without resourcesReverse retirementKeep it simpleStay humbleGive more, advertise lessThe result is an inspiring account of a young man whose entrepreneurial spirit was able to affect change in the world, and a call to others to be inspired to do the same.As part of the One for One initiative, Random House will provide a new book to a child in need with every copy of Start Something That Matters purchased.
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Ben Mezrich
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Little,
Brown
Bitcoin Billionaires : A True Story of Genius, Betrayal and Redemption
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Recommended for readers interested in the Winklevosses' journey of redemption and crypto's rise to prominence. Mezrich's fast-paced writing style and insider access make for an engaging read.
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Shing Huei Peh
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Straits
Times
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Neither Civil Nor Servant
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This book would be a good read for someone who is intrigued by the unconventional and wants to learn about the accomplishments and mindset of a rule-breaking civil servant. Peh Shing Huei’s engaging and enthralling writing uncovers the behind-the-scenes stories of some of Singapore’s biggest post-independence military, economic, and political adventures. Through the authorized biography of Philip Yeo, readers will gain fascinating insights into the unconventional approaches of a pioneer civil servant who preferred action over talk, challenged the status quo, and was not afraid to offend.
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Lee Kuan Yew
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Times
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The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Vol. 1
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Lee Kuan Yew's personal perspective adds depth and authenticity.
3. Reveals the challenges and strategies behind Singapore's transformation.
4. Offers valuable insights for leaders and policymakers.
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Jonathan Rosenberg, Eric Schmidt |
Grand
Central
Publishing
How Google Works
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Both Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg came to Google as seasoned Silicon Valley business executives, but over the course of a decade they came to see the wisdom in Coach John Wooden's observation that 'it's what you learn after you know it all that counts'. As they helped grow Google from a young start-up to a global icon, they relearned everything they knew about management. How Google Works is the sum of those experiences distilled into a fun, easy-to-read primer on corporate culture, strategy, talent, decision-making, communication, innovation, and dealing with disruption.The authors explain how the confluence of three seismic changes - the internet, mobile, and cloud computing - has shifted the balance of power from companies to consumers. The companies that will thrive in this ever-changing landscape will be the ones that create superior products and attract a new breed of multifaceted employees whom the authors dub 'smart creatives'. The management maxims ('Consensus requires dissension', 'Exile knaves but fight for divas', 'Think 10X, not 10%') are illustrated with previously unreported anecdotes from Google's corporate history.'Back in 2010, Eric and I created an internal class for Google managers,' says Rosenberg. 'The class slides all read 'Google confidential' until an employee suggested we uphold the spirit of openness and share them with the world. This book codifies the recipe for our secret sauce: how Google innovates and how it empowers employees to succeed.'
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Catherine Belton
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William
Collins
Putin's People : How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West
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A chilling and revelatory expose of the KGB’s renaissance, Putin’s rise to power, and how Russian black cash is subverting the world.In Putin’s People, former Moscow correspondent and investigative journalist Catherine Belton reveals the untold story of how Vladimir Putin and his entourage of KGB men seized power in Russia and built a new league of oligarchs.Through exclusive interviews with key inside players, Belton tells how Putin’s people conducted their relentless seizure of private companies, took over the economy, siphoned billions, blurred the lines between organised crime and political powers, shut down opponents, and then used their riches and power to extend influence in the West.In a story that ranges from Moscow to London, Switzerland and Trump’s America, Putin’s People is a gripping and terrifying account of how hopes for the new Russia went astray, with stark consequences for its inhabitants and, increasingly, the world.
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Leslie T. Chang
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Picador
Usa
Factory Girls : Voices from the Heart of Modern China
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This book is a poignant depiction of the plight of the millions of Chinese migrant workers who make clothes, toys, and designer handbags for very little remuneration. Through the stories of two young women, Leslie T. Chang brings to life the harsh realities of life in the city for these workers, who suffer the loss of loved ones, social isolation, and the constant grind of working long hours without rest. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the human cost of China's economic boom.
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Wall Street legend and bestselling author Jim Rogers offers investing insights and economic, political, and social analysis, drawing on lessons and observations from his lifetime in the markets. Jim Rogers, whose entertaining accounts of his travels around the world--studying the markets from Russia to Singapore from the ground up--has enthralled readers, investors and Wall Street aficionados for decades. In his engaging memoir Street Smarts, Rogers offers pithy commentary from a lifetime of adventure, from his early years growing up a naïve kid in Demopolis, Alabama, to his fledgling career on Wall Street, to his cofounding of the wildly successful Quantum Fund.In Street Smarts, Rogers takes us through the highlights of his life in the financial markets, from his school days at Yale and Oxford--where despite the fact that he didn’t have enough money to afford the appropriate pair of shoes, he coxed the crew and helped to win the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race as well as the Thames Cup, the first of his three Guiness World Records--to his first heady taste of Wall Street in the mid-1960s, and his years helping to run the most successful hedge fund on Wall Street.In the course of his new book, Rogers offers often surprising observations on how the world works–-and what trends he sees in the future. The age of Wall Street, Rogers claims, when the finance industry drove 25% of America’s growth, is over. Tomorrow’s economy will be driven by those who make things--food, energy, goods and consumables. He explains why Asia will be the dominant economic force in the twenty-first century, and discusses why America and the European Union are in decline, and what we need to do to right our economy and society.
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Christopher Leonard
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Simon
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Schuster
Uk
Kochland
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Kochland is an eye-opening read that delves into the inner workings of one of the world's largest private companies. Christopher Leonard paints a vivid picture of the ruthless business practices that have allowed Koch Industries to become so successful, while also exposing the company's impact on modern society. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of business and politics, or those looking to gain insight into the darker sides of capitalism.
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Hans Greimel, William Sposato |
Harvard
Business
Review
Press
Collision Course : Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire
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In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire.Even more shocking was his daring escape from Japan, packed into a box and put on a private jet to Lebanon after months spent in a Japanese detention center, subsisting on rice gruel.This is the saga of what led to the Ghosn Shock and what was left in its wake. Ghosn spent two decades building a colossal partnership between Nissan and Renault that looked like a new model for a global business, but the alliance's shiny image fronted an unsteady, tense operation. Culture clashes, infighting among executives and engineers, dueling corporate traditions, and government maneuvering constantly threatened the venture.Journalists Hans Greimel and William Sposato have followed the story up close, with access to key players, including Ghosn himself. Veteran Tokyo-based reporters, they have witnessed the end of Japan's bubble economy and attempts at opening Japan Inc. to the world. They've seen the fraying of keiretsu, Japan's traditional skein of business relationships, and covered numerous corporate scandals, of which the Ghosn Shock and Ghosn's subsequent escape stand above all.Expertly reported, Collision Course explores the complex suspicions around what and who was really responsible for Ghosn's ouster and why one of the top executives in the world would risk everything to escape the country. It explains how economics, history, national interests, cultural politics, and hubris collided, crumpling the legacy of arguably the most important foreign businessman ever to set foot in Japan.This gripping, unforgettable narrative, full of fascinating characters, serves as part cautionary tale, part object lesson, and part forewarning of the increasing complexity of doing global business in a nationalistic world
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Roger Lowenstein
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Random
House
Trade
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Buffett : The Making of an American Capitalist
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Recommendation: This book is the perfect read for those who want to know about Warren Buffet's investment strategies and how he became a billionaire through it. The author gives an inside look into Buffett's life and career with interviews from family, friends, and colleagues. The book delves into Buffett's investment philosophy of long-term, undervalued companies and how it reflects his personality. It's a great read for those interested in investing and learning from the best.
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Blake J. Harris
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Dey
Street
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Console Wars : Sega, Nintendo, and the Battle That Defined a Generation
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Console Wars would be a great read for video game enthusiasts interested in the history and business aspect of the industry. The book provides an in-depth look at how Sega challenged Nintendo's video game monopoly, the unconventional tactics used by Tom Kalinske and his team to transform Sega, and the corporate war that followed. It is unique in its focus on the business side of the video game industry and provides insights into the strategies of market leaders.
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Henry M. Paulson Jr., Barney Frank |
Business
Plus
On the Brink : Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System
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"On the Brink" offers an unprecedented and personal account of the catastrophic economic events in 2008 through Hank Paulson's experience as the former Secretary of the Treasury. The book humanizes the world of finance, providing readers with insights into the people and politics behind the decisions that shaped the world's impending financial Armageddon. This gripping inside story is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of the global financial crisis.
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An incisive collection from award-winning author Eula Biss,
Having and Being Had
is a personal reckoning with the intricacies of money, class and capitalism.'My adult life can be divided into two distinct parts,' Eula Biss writes, 'the time before I owned a washing machine and the time after.' Having just purchased her first home, she now embarks on a roguish and risky self-audit of the value system she has bought into. The result is a radical interrogation of work, leisure and capitalism. Described by the New York Times as a writer who 'advances from all sides, like a chess player', Biss brings her approach to the lived experience of capitalism. Playfully ranging from IKEA to Beyoncé to Pokémon, across bars and laundromats and universities, she asks, of both herself and her class, 'In what have we invested?''Having and Being Had offers us a probing tour of capitalism and class that sidesteps posturing and jargon in favor of clarity, humility, and incitement.' Maggie Nelson'In this witty, genre-bending book, Eula Biss smashes the taboo against talking about money with exhilarating results . . . [and] disarming honesty and grace.' Jenny Offill'Eula Biss's prescient new book gave me new language for things I didn't know I felt . . . A brilliant, lacerating re-examination of our relationship to what we own and why, and who in turn might own us.' Alexander Chee'No contemporary writer I know explores and confronts her own societal responsibilities better than Eula Biss.' Aleksandar HemonA meditation on race, consumerism and the American caste system. And a wry, vivd assessment of our spiritual moment. It is no accident that Having and Being Had reads like the poems money would write if money wrote poems.' Jeet Thayil
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Tom Wright, Bradley Hope |
Hachette
Books
Billion Dollar Whale : The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World -- Paperback / softback [Paperback]
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This book is a rollercoaster ride of astounding schemes and unbelievable audacity. It unravels the captivating story of a man who managed to fool the world's biggest institutions, leaving behind a trail of corruption and deceit. If you're looking for a gripping non-fiction that will keep you hooked from start to finish, this is it. Prepare to be shocked and amazed by the sheer audacity of this real-life con artist.
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Liam Vaughan
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William
Collins
Flash Crash - A Trading Savant, A Global Manhunt And The Most Mysterious Market Crash In History
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This book is a gripping financial thriller that unravels the mystery behind the unprecedented Flash Crash of 2010. It takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the world of high-frequency trading, exposing the dark side of Wall Street while following the fascinating journey of Navinder Singh Sarao, a genius trader turned fugitive. With its real-life drama, international investigation, and exploration of financial fraud, Flash Crash will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the power dynamics and morality of the global financial system.
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Kenneth L. Fisher, Robert G. Hagstrom, Bill Miller |
Wiley
The Warren Buffett Way : Investment Strategies of the World's Greatest Investor
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"The Warren Buffett Way could be a good read for those interested in understanding the genius behind one of the most successful investors of all time. The book provides insights into Buffett's timeless investment strategies and techniques that have made him immensely successful, all while being presented with up-to-date examples. It's like having a personal coaching session with the greatest investor himself!"
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Michael Lewis
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W.
W.
Norton
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Company
Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt
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Four years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Flash Boys is about a small group of Wall Street guys who figure out that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders and that, post–financial crisis, the markets have become not more free but less, and more controlled by the big Wall Street banks. Working at different firms, they come to this realization separately; but after they discover one another, the flash boys band together and set out to reform the financial markets. This they do by creating an exchange in which high-frequency trading—source of the most intractable problems—will have no advantage whatsoever.The characters in Flash Boys are fabulous, each completely different from what you think of when you think “Wall Street guy.” Several have walked away from jobs in the financial sector that paid them millions of dollars a year. From their new vantage point they investigate the big banks, the world’s stock exchanges, and high-frequency trading firms as they have never been investigated, and expose the many strange new ways that Wall Street generates profits.The light that Lewis shines into the darkest corners of the financial world may not be good for your blood pressure, because if you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you. But in the end, Flash Boys is an uplifting read. Here are people who have somehow preserved a moral sense in an environment where you don’t get paid for that; they have perceived an institutionalized injustice and are willing to go to war to fix it.
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Bradley Hope, Tom Wright |
Scribe
Uk
Billion Dollar Whale : the bestselling investigation into the financial fraud of the century
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"Billion Dollar Whale" is a thrilling true crime book that exposes the web of deception and fraud behind the biggest financial heist of the century. The author takes you on a journey through the complex world of high finance and shows how it can be manipulated for personal gain. The book is a must-read for fans of financial thrillers and true crime.
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Michael Lewis
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Hodder
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Stoughton
Liar's Poker : From the author of the Big Short
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Liar's Poker is a witty and eye-opening memoir that delves into the nitty-gritty world of Wall Street's brokers and traders in the mid-80s. Michael Lewis narrates his rise from trainee to bond salesman, offering an exciting and hilarious glimpse into the high-stakes world of finance. With insightful observations about the culture of greed and ambition that surrounds the business, this memoir is a valuable and entertaining read for anyone looking to understand the powerful forces that drive Wall Street.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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From the No. 1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, this is the surprising and profound story of the two men whose ideas changed the world.Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky met in war-torn 1960s Israel. Both were gifted young psychology professors: Kahneman a rootless son of holocaust survivors who saw the world as a problem to be solved; Tversky a voluble, instinctual blur of energy. In this breathtaking new book, Michael Lewis tells the extraordinary story of a relationship that became a shared mind: one which created the field of behavioural economics, revolutionising everything from Big Data to medicine, from how we are governed to how we spend, from high finance to football. Kahneman and Tversky, shows Michael Lewis, helped shape the world in which we now live - and may well have changed, for good, humankind's view of its own mind.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
W.
Norton
&
Company
Moneyball (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Movie Tie-In Editions)
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Moneyball is an eye-opening read for sports fans who want to gain insight into how game-changing strategies emerged in baseball. The book is informative, analytical, and easy to read, as Michael Lewis explains the non-traditional approaches that have led to a winning formula for success. Whether a baseball fan or not, readers will appreciate learning how innovation and new thinking can overcome traditional models, even in this age-old sport.
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