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Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? : How I Turned Around IBM - Thryft
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Louis V. Gerstner Jr. | Harpercollinspublishers

Who Says Elephants Can't Dance? : How I Turned Around IBM

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

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This book is a must-read for business enthusiasts interested in a first-hand account of how an underperforming company was turned around by a non-technical CEO. Gerstner's straightforward approach and decisive actions, such as divesting unneeded assets and shifting the focus towards customers, make for an engaging narrative. The book provides valuable insights into how cultural and organizational transformations can lead to success in the dynamic tech industry.
Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone - Thryft
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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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Goodreads rating: 3.79

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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.
Success Stories : How Eleven of Japan's Most Interesting Businesses Came to be - Thryft
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Leonard Koren | Chronicle Books Llc

Success Stories : How Eleven of Japan's Most Interesting Businesses Came to be

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Goodreads rating: 1.33

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Recommendation: This book is a great read for anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship, business or Japanese culture. The book tells the stories of eleven different companies from various industries, such as real estate, food, cosmetics, and tea, and how they became successful. The book serves as a great source of inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Start Something That Matters - Thryft
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Blake Mycoskie | Random House

Start Something That Matters

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

$3.88

"Start Something That Matters" is a motivational book that encourages readers to pursue their passions and make a positive impact on the world. The author, Blake Mycoskie, shares his experience in founding TOMS Shoes, a company that donates a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold. The book provides practical advice and inspiration for aspiring entrepreneurs and individuals looking to make a difference. Overall, this book is a great read for those wanting to make a meaningful impact in their community and beyond.
The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World - Thryft
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Alan Greenspan | Penguin

The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World

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Goodreads rating: 3.64

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The Age of Turbulence could be a great read for those interested in exploring the workings of the global economy in a post-9/11 world. Alan Greenspan offers a unique perspective and a wealth of experience working in the command room of the world economy, making this a reliable and informative book. The book also explores the flexible and fast-changing nature of the modern economy, making it a great read for those intrigued by current affairs and the ever-changing landscape of the global financial scene.
The Interesting Narrative Of The Life Of Olaudah Equiano - Thryft
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Olaudah Equiano, Angelo Costanzo  | Broadview Press

The Interesting Narrative Of The Life Of Olaudah Equiano

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

$3.88

Recommended for those interested in personal narratives and history. Provides important insight into the life of a slave, as well as the historical context of the abolitionist movement.
The Accidental Prime Minister : The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh - Thryft
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Sanjaya Baru | India Penguin

The Accidental Prime Minister : The Making and Unmaking of Manmohan Singh

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Goodreads rating: 3.73

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The Accidental Prime Minister is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, providing insight into the inner workings and behind-the-scenes moments of India's government. The book's most unique aspect is its first-hand account by someone in such close proximity to the Prime Minister, offering a perspective not otherwise available to the public.
Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE - Thryft
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Na | Simon & Schuster

Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE

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Goodreads rating: 4.47

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"Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE" is a fascinating tale of Phil Knight's journey and the creation of Nike. With honesty and humor, Knight takes you on a rollercoaster ride of his experiences from his early years of selling shoes from the back of his car to the global success of Nike. The book is not only inspiring, but also packed with valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and overcoming challenges."
From Third World To First : The Singapore Story: 1965-2000 - Thryft
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Lee Kuan Yew, Henry Kissinger  | Harper

From Third World To First : The Singapore Story: 1965-2000

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Goodreads rating: 4.45

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This book is a must-read for those interested in the history of Singapore. Lee Kuan Yew offers a frank and unique perspective on how a tiny country managed to transform into a prosperous and secure modern society in just a few decades. He shares his disapproving approach to political opponents and his unorthodox views, making this a candid and insightful account of Singapore's survival. Lee's relationships with political peers such as Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan also add to the interest. Overall, this book is a brilliant portrayal of an influential man and his role in Singapore's incredible journey towards development.
The Third Wave : An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future - Thryft
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Steve Case | Simon & Schuster India

The Third Wave : An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future

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Goodreads rating: 3.66

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"The Third Wave" could be a good read for individuals interested in technology and entrepreneurship. Steve Case shares his experience and insights on how entrepreneurs, through the Internet, will transform real-world sectors such as education, transportation, and healthcare. His explanation of the Third Wave of the Internet is a unique and thought-provoking concept that will make readers see the world in a different way.
Fiasco - Thryft
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Frank Partnoy | Penguin Publishing Group

Fiasco

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

$8.05 $5.64 30% off

Fiasco is a must-read for anyone considering a career in finance or curious about the derivatives trading industry. Frank Partnoy provides a shocking exposé of the industry's dark side, with a rare glimpse into the offices and trading floor of Morgan Stanley. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is the annual drunken skeet-shooting competition, FIASCO, which serves as a metaphor for the cutthroat and competitive culture of the industry. If you want to learn about the risks and consequences of investing in derivatives, Fiasco is an eye-opening account that could save you billions of dollars.
The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies - Thryft
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Leigh Gallagher | Virgin Books

The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies

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Goodreads rating: 3.86

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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.
Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis - Thryft
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J.D. Vance | William Collins

Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

$7.70

Goodreads rating: 3.87

$7.70

Hillbilly Elegy could be a good read for someone who wants to understand the struggles of America's working class and the impact of generational neglect. The author shares his personal story of growing up in poverty and struggling with abuse and trauma, while also addressing broader social and political issues. The book has been praised for its frank and unflinching portrayal of a segment of society often overlooked by mainstream media.
Monkey Business - Thryft
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John Rolfe, Peter Troob  | Grand Central Publishing

Monkey Business

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Goodreads rating: 3.97

$8.39 $5.87 30% off

Monkey Business is a hilarious memoir that gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Wall Street's hottest firms in the 90s. It's an enlightening and witty read that exposes the absurdities and excesses of the investment banking world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in finance or looking for a comical break from reality.
Catching The Wolf Of Wall Street - Thryft
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Jordan Belfort | Bantam

Catching The Wolf Of Wall Street

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Goodreads rating: 3.9

$3.88

This book provides an inside look into the world of finance and stock fraud. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in the dark side of Wall Street and the challenges of recovery from addiction. Users may appreciate the author's honesty and frankness in describing his experiences, as well as his efforts to make amends and rebuild his life.
On the Brink : Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System - Thryft
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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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Goodreads rating: 3.79

$8.26 $5.78 30% off

"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.
The Accidental Investment Banker : Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street - Thryft
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Jonathan A. Knee | Random House Trade Paperbacks

The Accidental Investment Banker : Inside the Decade That Transformed Wall Street

$7.89

Goodreads rating: 3.59

$7.89

The Accidental Investment Banker offers a rare view inside the world of investment banking during the 90s and early 2000s, when fortunes were made and reputations were lost. Knee's engaging prose and unflinching honesty make this a great read for anyone interested in the financial industry or the history of Wall Street.
Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone - Thryft
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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

$10.88

Goodreads rating: 3.79

$10.88

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.
The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich - Thryft
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Daniel Ammann | St. Martin's Griffin

The King of Oil : The Secret Lives of Marc Rich

$9.54

Goodreads rating: 4.15

$9.54

Billionaire oil trader Marc Rich for the first time talks at length about his private life (including his expensive divorce from wife Denise); his invention of the spot oil market, which made his fortune and changed the world economy; his lucrative and unpublicized dealings with Ayatollah Khomeini's Iran, Fidel Castro's Cuba, war-ravaged Angola, and apartheid South Africa; his quiet cooperation with the Israeli and U.S. governments (even after he was indicted for tax fraud by Rudy Guiliani) and near-comical attempts by U.S. officials to kidnap him illegally.This sure-to-make-headlines book from Daniel Ammann is the first no-holds-barred biography of Rich, who was famously pardoned by Bill Clinton, and resurfaced in the news during the confirmation hearings of Attorney General Eric Holder. The King of Oil sheds stunning new light on one of the most controversial international businessmen of all time, charting Rich's rise from the Holocaust, which he fled as a young boy, to become the wealthiest and most powerful oil and commodities trader of the century. From his earliest trading days to the present, Marc Rich's story is astonishing and compelling.
Confessions of a Venture Capitalist - Thryft
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Ruthann Quindlen | Grand Central Pub

Confessions of a Venture Capitalist

$9.12

Goodreads rating: 3.05

$9.12

The woman who took Microsoft public introduces readers to the high-risk, high-stakes game of venture capitalism, showing how enterprising individuals can transform an idea into a profitable business. 60,000 first printing.
Mr. China - Thryft
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Tim Clissold | Constable & Robinson

Mr. China

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

$4.92

In the early 1990s, China finally opened for business, and Wall Street wanted to get in on the act. When the investment bankers arrived from New York with their Harvard MBAs, pinstripes and tassled loafers, ready to negotiate with the Old Cadres, the stage was set for a collision between Wall Street's billions and the world's oldest culture. This is the true story of a tough Wall Street banker who had reached the top and found that it wasn't enough. Looking for glory, he came to China to surf the next new investment wave and teamed up with an ex-Red Guard and an Englishman living in Beijing. Together, they raised over $400 million and bought up factories all over China. They thought the contracts were watertight. But then they began learning the hard way that China doesn't play by anyone else's rules. Left sitting in their boardrooms while their Chinese partners marched off in their own different directions, they watched their millions begin sliding towards the abyss. Faced with no option but to fight, they embarked on a series of desperate battles to regain control of their businesses. Their struggle reveals the human face of this vast and complex country that knows it must modernise but throughout history has always kept the advantage when dealing with outsiders. Clissold tells his at times surreal story with amusement and affection, and the result is exhilarating, an eye-opening account of the arcane world of traditional Chinese business and an instructive insight into the limitations of Wall Street and western business-school training. He opens a window of understanding between East and West in a truly exciting human-interest story that is a mix of adventure, farce and high finance.
Go for Broke - Tales of Technopreneurship - Thryft
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unknown author | January 1, 2008

Go for Broke - Tales of Technopreneurship

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Goodreads rating: 0.0

$2.72

Go for Broke is the first book profiling Malaysian technopreneurs. If you take a glimpse of the technopreneurs featured, you'll see that we've cut across a broad section of business lumped under the umbrella Information and Communications Technology. You'll also see that these personalities come from different backgrounds and from all walks of life. Each has his own unique story to tell and each story contains important lessons. You'll be thrilled, fascinated and even horrified (in some cases) at what all these people went through to achieve their dreams. Technopreneurship is not for the faint of heart, for sure, but if pursued with gusto, the technopreneurial journey is a reward in of itself, as these stories will show.
Liar's Poker : From the author of the Big Short - Thryft
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Michael Lewis | Hodder And Stoughton

Liar's Poker : From the author of the Big Short

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

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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.
Just Let Me Lie Down : Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom - Thryft
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Kristin van Ogtrop | Back Bay Books

Just Let Me Lie Down : Necessary Terms for the Half-Insane Working Mom

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Goodreads rating: 3.56

$4.38

Kristin van Ogtrop knows she's lucky-fulfilling career, great husband, three healthy kids, and, depending on the hamster count, an impressive roster of pets. You could also say she's half-insane, but name one working mom who isn't. Using stories and insights from her own life, van Ogtrop offers a lexicon for working moms everywhere. Terms and concepts illustrate the highs (kids who know where their soccer cleats are, coworkers who don't hit "Reply All," dogs who helpfully eat whatever falls from the table) and the lows (getting out of the house in the morning, getting along with everyone at the office, getting willful kids into bed) of balancing work and family. Filled with amusing and resonant observations, JUST LET ME LIE DOWN establishes van Ogtrop as the Erma Bombeck of the new millennium.
Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis - Thryft
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J.D. Vance | William Collins

Hillbilly Elegy : A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

$7.70

Goodreads rating: 3.87

$7.70

'THE POLITICAL BOOK OF THE YEAR' Sunday Times SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE by director Ron Howard 'You will not read a more important book about America this year' Economist 'A memoir of life in the Trump-voting white working class is the political book of the year' Sunday Times 'Hillbilly Elegy' is a passionate and personal analysis of a culture in crisis-that of white working-class Americans. The decline of this group, a demographic of our country that has been slowly disintegrating over forty years, has been reported on with growing frequency and alarm, but has never before been written about as searingly from the inside.
Straight to Hell : True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals - Thryft
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John LeFevre | Grove Press

Straight to Hell : True Tales of Deviance, Debauchery, and Billion-Dollar Deals

$7.67

Goodreads rating: 3.77

$7.67

“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.
Sam Walton, Made In America - My Story - Thryft
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John Huey Sam Walton, John Huey  | Bantam Books

Sam Walton, Made In America - My Story

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Goodreads rating: 4.13

$3.14

As Sam Walton himself said, this is "...a story about entrepreneurship, and risk, and hard work, and knowing where you want to go and being willing to do what it takes to get there. And it's a story about believing in your idea even when maybe some other folks don't, and about sticking to your guns." It's the story of how Walton parlayed a single dime store in a hardscrabble cotton town into Wal-Mart, the largest retailer in the world. The undisputed merchant king of the late twentieth century, he never lost the common touch. Here Walton tells his extraordinary story in his own inimitable words. Genuinely modest, but always sure of his ambitions and achievements, Walton shares his thinking in a candid, straight-from-the-shoulder style."Here is an extraordinary success story about a man whose empire was built not with smoke and mirrors, but with good old-fashioned elbow grease."
Having And Being Had - Thryft
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Eula Biss | Faber & Faber

Having And Being Had

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Goodreads rating: 3.85

$13.52

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
The Powerful And The Damned - Private Diaries In Turbulent Times - Thryft
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Lionel Barber | Wh Allen

The Powerful And The Damned - Private Diaries In Turbulent Times

$12.57

Goodreads rating: 3.85

$12.57

'As FT editor, I was a privileged interlocutor to people in power around the world, each offering unique insights into high-level decision-making and political calculation, often in moments of crisis. These diaries offer snapshots of leadership in an age of upheaval...'Lionel Barber was Editor of the Financial Times for the tech boom, the global financial crisis, the rise of China, Brexit, and mainstream media's fight for survival in the age of fake news.In this unparalleled, no-holds-barred diary of life behind the headlines, he reveals the private meetings and exchanges with political leaders on the eve of referendums, the conversations with billionaire bankers facing economic meltdown, exchanges with Silicon Valley tech gurus and pleas from foreign emissaries desperate for inside knowledge, all against the backdrop of a wildly shifting media landscape.The result is a fascinating - and at times scathing - portrait of power in our modern age; who has it, what it takes and what drives the men and women with the world at their feet. Featuring close encounters with Trump, Cameron, Blair, Putin, Merkel and Mohammed Bin Salman and many more, this is a rare portrait of the people who continue to shape our world and who quite literally, make the news.
Prisoner of the State - Thryft
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Bao Pu, Renee Chiang, Zhao Ziyang  | Pocket Books

Prisoner of the State

$7.70

Goodreads rating: 3.83

$7.70

Prisoner of the State is the story of the man who brought liberal change to China and who, at the height of the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989, tried to stop the massacre and was dethroned for his efforts. When China's army moved in, killing hundreds of students and other demonstrators, Zhao was placed under house arrest at his home in Beijing. The Premier spent the last 16 years of his life, up until his death in 2005, in seclusion. China scholars often lamented that Zhao never had his final say. As it turns out, Zhao did produce a memoir, in complete secrecy. He methodically recorded his thoughts and recollections on what had happened behind the scenes during many of modern China's most critical moments. The tapes he produced were smuggled out of the country and form the basis for Prisoner of the State. Although Zhao now speaks from beyond the grave, his voice has the moral power to make China sit up and listen.
The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World - Thryft
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Alan Greenspan | Penguin Books

The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World

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Goodreads rating: 3.64

$11.65

The most remarkable thing that happened to the world economy after 9/11 was ...nothing. What would have once meant a crippling shock to the system was absorbed astonishingly quickly, partly due to the efforts of the then Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan. The post 9/11 global economy is a new and turbulent system - vastly more flexible, resilient, open, self-directing, and fast-changing than it was even twenty years ago. "The Age of Turbulence" is an incomparable reckoning with the nature of this new world - how we got here, what we're living through, and what lies over the horizon, for good or ill, channelled through Greenspan's own experiences working in the command room of the global economy for longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure.
Trump : The Art of the Deal - Thryft
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Tony Schwartz, Donald J. Trump  | Fisicalbook

Trump : The Art of the Deal

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Goodreads rating: 3.68

$2.61

Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him America’s foremost deal maker! “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump  Here is Trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It’s the most streetwise business book there is—and the ultimate read for anyone interested in achieving money and success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.
The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew
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Lee Kuan Yew | Times Media Private Limited

The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

$4.90

Goodreads rating: 4.46

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This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, leadership, and the incredible transformation of Singapore. Through the eyes of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore, you'll gain insights into his visionary leadership and the strategies he employed to turn a small, resource-poor nation into a thriving global hub. Lee's candid and pragmatic approach to governance will leave you inspired and in awe of Singapore's success story.
Start Something That Matters - Thryft
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Blake Mycoskie | Spiegel & Grau

Start Something That Matters

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

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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.
Elements of Shipping - Thryft
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Alan E. Branch | Routledge

Elements of Shipping

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Goodreads rating: 3.96

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Since it was first published in 1964, Elements of Shipping has become established as a market leader. Now this new edition has been entirely updated and revised to take in the many changes that have occurred in the shipping industry in recent years and the increased emphasis placed on professionalism, qualified personnel and the need for the latest available technology. With new chapters on seaports and electronic data interchange, it explains in a lucid, professional manner the basic elements of shipping embracing operating, e-commerce/computerization (shipboard/trade), commercial, legal, economic, technical, managerial, logistics and financial considerations. It also reflects recent major trends including the impact of globalization, current good practice and future trends. All twenty-two chapters have been updated and over half of the content is new. Filling a gap for the discerning reader who wishes to have a complete understanding of all the elements of the global shipping scene together with the interface with seaports, international trade and logistics, it remains essential reading for shipping executives along with students and academics with an interest in the shipping industry.
Investment Biker : Around the World with Jim Rogers - Thryft
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Jim Rogers | Wiley John

Investment Biker : Around the World with Jim Rogers

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Goodreads rating: 4.05

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This book is about the authora s amazing trip across six continents and the world economy and society. It discusses whoa s sinking and whoa s swimming, which countries are on the rise and which are collapsing, where you can make a million and where you could lose one. Every place he stopped on the trip, Rogers talked to businessmen, bankers, investors and regular people. He learned reams of information that youa d never learn from reading the financial pages of any periodical. Delivers a thrilling account of the journey of a lifetime and provides tips that would enable you to pay for a trip just like it.
April Fools : An Insider's Account of the Rise and Collapse of Drexel Burnham - Thryft
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Dan G. Stone | Grand Central Pub

April Fools : An Insider's Account of the Rise and Collapse of Drexel Burnham

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Goodreads rating: 3.58

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"April Fools is a must-read for anyone curious about the inner workings of a corporate giant and the greed that ultimately led to its collapse. Dan G Stone's first-hand account of his time at Drexel Burnham offers a riveting portrayal of greed, ambition and corruption that is both shocking and insightful. In addition to providing a unique glimpse into the world of high finance, Stone's writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making this book a page-turner from start to finish."
Banker To The Poor : Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty - Thryft
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Ray Porter, Muhammad Yunus, Alan Jolis  | Publicaffairs

Banker To The Poor : Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty

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Goodreads rating: 4.12

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Muhammad Yunus is that rare thing: a bona fide visionary. His dream is the total eradication of poverty from the world. In 1983, against the advice of banking and government officials, Yunus established Grameen, a bank devoted to providing the poorest of Bangladesh with minuscule loans. Grameen Bank, based on the belief that credit is a basic human right, not the privilege of a fortunate few, now provides over 2.5 billion dollars of micro-loans to more than two million families in rural Bangladesh. Ninety-four percent of Yunus's clients are women, and repayment rates are near 100 percent. Around the world, micro-lending programs inspired by Grameen are blossoming, with more than three hundred programs established in the United States alone. Banker to the Poor is Muhammad Yunus's memoir of how he decided to change his life in order to help the world's poor. In it he traces the intellectual and spiritual journey that led him to fundamentally rethink the economic relationship between rich and poor, and the challenges he and his colleagues faced in founding Grameen. He also provides wise, hopeful guidance for anyone who would like to join him in "putting homelessness and destitution in a museum so that one day our children will visit it and ask how we could have allowed such a terrible thing to go on for so long." The definitive history of micro-credit direct from the man that conceived of it, Banker to the Poor is necessary and inspirational reading for anyone interested in economics, public policy, philanthropy, social history, and business. Muhammad Yunus was born in Bangladesh and earned his Ph.D. in economics in the United States at Vanderbilt University, where he was deeply influenced by the civil rights movement. He still lives in Bangladesh, and travels widely around the world on behalf of Grameen Bank and the concept of micro-credit.
Power Talk: Insights From Asia's Leading Entrepreneurs - Thryft
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Karen Lam | Ws Professional

Power Talk: Insights From Asia's Leading Entrepreneurs

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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"Karen’s interviewees were a veritable who’s who in Asia … Entrepreneurs who reflect the diversity of Asia, the different routes and paths to success, but who are bound together by common themes on life, family and values. This is what Power Talk has managed to capture, and in essence, what Channel NewsAsia was meant to do … I would recommend it to anyone who wants to understand entrepreneurship in Asia." Debra Soon Chief Customer Officer, Mediacorp Pte Ltd What drives success in Asia? How did the pioneers do what they did, how are they planning their succession? What are their views on life and family? After six seasons of Channel News Asia's Power List Asia, with 73 episodes high-powered guests, over 26,000 manhours of pre- and post-production and 130,000 airmiles, comes Power Talk. Distilling the very best and most memorable conversations with various head honchos, Karen Lam sits down (not on television this time) to compile the best business ideas, personal philosophies, attitudes and intriguing stories into common themes of leadership and entrepreneurship in Asia. Featuring more than 20 Powerlisters and a range of topics such as crisis management, brand building, expanding westward and succession planning, Power Talk is a must-read for any Asian entrepreneur on the cusp of that next league.
Maestro : Alan Greenspan and the American Economy - Thryft
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Bob Woodward | Simon & Schuster (trade Division)

Maestro : Alan Greenspan and the American Economy

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Goodreads rating: 3.4

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Who is responsible? From the President to the Federal Reserve Chairman, Alan Greenspan, to Wall Street to the role of emerging technologies, this book investigates the ideas and politics that have established the USA as a pre-eminent economic power.
Neither Civil Nor Servant - Thryft
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Shing Huei Peh | Straits Times Press

Neither Civil Nor Servant

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Goodreads rating: 4.39

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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.
Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics - Thryft
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Charles Krauthammer | Crown Forum

Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics

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Goodreads rating: 4.22

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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.
The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Vol. 1
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Lee Kuan Yew | Times Editions

The Singapore Story: Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew, Vol. 1

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Goodreads rating: 4.27

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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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