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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

by John Brooks
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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street - Thryft
Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street - Thryft

Unforgettable tales of iconic corporate moments

Business Adventures is a must-read for business enthusiasts, as it offers valuable insight into the intricacies of corporate life. The book's unique feature lies in its engaging storytelling style that turns complex business events into easily comprehensible and memorable tales. By reading this book, users can learn from the successes and failures of iconic companies such as Ford, Xerox, General Electric, and Texas Gulf Sulphur, and apply those lessons to their own business ventures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Business Adventures: Twelve Classic Tales from the World of Wall Street

by John Brooks
$13.32 Now $9.32 Save 30%
ISBN: 9781497644892
Authors: John Brooks
Publisher: Open Road Media
Date of Publication: 2014-08-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Business, History, Economics
Related Topics: Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadership, Money, Finance
Goodreads rating: 3.82
(rated by 23491 readers)

Description

This business classic written by longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks is an insightful and engaging look into corporate and financial life in America. What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety. These notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history really does repeat itself.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Unforgettable tales of iconic corporate moments

Business Adventures is a must-read for business enthusiasts, as it offers valuable insight into the intricacies of corporate life. The book's unique feature lies in its engaging storytelling style that turns complex business events into easily comprehensible and memorable tales. By reading this book, users can learn from the successes and failures of iconic companies such as Ford, Xerox, General Electric, and Texas Gulf Sulphur, and apply those lessons to their own business ventures.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.