Capital Management

John Meriwether, a famously successful Wall Street trader, spent the 1980s as a partner at Salomon Brothers, establishing the best--and the brainiest--bond arbitrage group in the world. A mysterious and shy midwesterner, he knitted together a group of Ph.D.-certified arbitrageurs who rewarded...

Read by John Bradford. An authoritative company history of Berkshire Hathaway, fully updated to cover the last five years. Beginning with Berkshire's origins as a struggling textile company, The Complete Financial History of Berkshire Hathaway examines the development of the modern-day...

Are you ready to unlock the potential of options? This book is the ultimate guide for those who want to learn and master one of the most powerful strategies in the world of investing. Written by Vincenzo Petrarca, a seasoned trader and successful author, The Options Trading Bible will guide you step by step through every aspect of options trading, from the basics to advanced strategies. What you’ll find in this book: Comprehensive introduction to the world of options: the differences between Calls and Puts, key concepts like time and intrinsic value. Understanding the Greeks: a detailed ...

What they teach at Wharton about money. In plain English. For the rest of us. You're smart. You work hard. And yet somehow, money never quite adds up the way it should. Nobody taught you how it actually works, and the people who know aren't exactly rushing to explain it. Ben Franklin figured it out in 1758 and wrote it down. It took a Wharton MBA thirty years of real world mistakes to truly understand it. This book is where those two paths meet. The Way to Wealth is a step-by-step guide to the only wealth strategy open to everyone: save intelligently, invest patiently, and let time do the ...

Since its initial publication, The Business of Venture Capital has been hailed as the definitive, most comprehensive book on the subject. Now in its third edition, this market-leading guide explains the multiple facets of the business of venture capital, from raising venture funds, to structuring investments, to generating consistent returns, to evaluating exit strategies. 

The Trader’s Guide to Risk Management: Learn the secret rules that keep traders in the game Most traders don’t fail because of bad ideas. They fail because they don’t manage risk. If you’ve ever blown up an account—or felt the fear of watching your capital vanish—you already know the truth: trading is not about finding the “perfect” strategy. It’s about surviving long enough for your edge to pay off. This is not a hype book. It won’t promise quick riches or magical indicators. Instead, it delivers the one skill that separates traders who last from those who disappear: ...

The chief investment officers (CIOs) at endowments, foundations, family offices, pension funds, and sovereign wealth funds are the leaders in the world of finance. They marshal trillions of dollars on behalf of their institutions and influence how capital flows throughout the world. But these...

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving global business environment, working capital management has emerged as a cornerstone of financial health, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. This book, "Beyond the Numbers: Strategic Working Capital Management for Modern CFOs," serves as a comprehensive guide for CFOs, finance professionals, and senior executives seeking to master the art and science of optimizing working capital in an increasingly volatile and competitive landscape. At its core, this book bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable frameworks...

In The Masters of Private Equity and Venture Capital, the pioneers of the industry share the investing and management wisdom they have gained by investing in and transforming their portfolio companies. Based on original interviews conducted by the authors, this book is filled with colorful stories on the subjects that most matter to the high-level investor, such as selecting and working with management, pioneering new markets, adding value through operational improvements, applying private equity principles to non-profits, and much more.

In an ever-evolving financial landscape, staying ahead of the curve is essential for entrepreneurs and small businesses striving for sustainable growth. "100 Painkillers in Business Finance for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and mastering the twelve critical areas of business finance that will shape the future. This ebook explores: Asset Management: Embrace AI and machine learning to enhance asset utilization and predictive maintenance. Cost Management: Leverage advanced analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and streamline ...

“Best Corporate Finance Books of All Time” — BookAuthority “Best Valuation Books of All Time” — BookAuthority Have you ever wondered how the top executives at your company got where they are? Corporate Finance is the gateway to understanding how companies make decisions about what projects to pursue, and how to value those projects. It encompasses a comprehensive set of skills that have allowed countless executives to master the aspects of running incredibly successful businesses. Now it’s your turn. Join award-winning MBA Professor John J Cousins, a Wharton School graduate ...

Read by the authors. “The rarest of business books, one that provides genuinely actionable counsel delivered without empty cliches.” – KIRKUS How many world-changing startups will fail because the founders and investors never figure out how to work together? Founder Elizabeth Zalman and...

A groundbreaking inquiry into the philosophy of work, and a blueprint for attracting the most spectacular talent to your business and ensuring that they succeed, from the visionary head of Google's innovative People Operations. "A true masterpiece." —Forbes.com "We spend more time working than...

The Wall Street Journal's award-winning business reporter unveils the bizarre and sinister story of how a math genius named Tom Hayes, a handful of outrageous confederates, and a deeply corrupt banking system ignited one of the greatest financial scandals in history. In 2006, an oddball group of...

Health care leadership today requires far more than clinical expertise. Senior nursing leaders must guide organizations through strategic planning, financial decision making, workforce management, quality improvement, and system-wide transformation. Conquer the Nurse Executive Advanced Board Certification Exam provides a comprehensive overview of the leadership principles and operational knowledge required for executive nursing roles in complex health systems. This guide explores the essential domains of executive nursing leadership, including strategic planning, financial stewardship, ...

"Narrating with subtle pitch and phrasing variations, Will Damron connects with every bit of the drama and interpersonal tension that pervade this story. His pleasing voice and facility with dialogue are enormously enjoyable...Damron's superb performance adds to the excitement and makes this...

Stop Practicing "Startup Theater." Start Operating. Most entrepreneurs start with a plan, a product, and a pile of assumptions. They spend months—and thousands of dollars—polishing a strategy for a market that hasn’t yet spoken. In the high-stakes world of new ventures, this is the most common path to failure. In Customer Zero, Michael Wells introduces a simple but rigorous sequencing discipline that reorders the entire entrepreneurial process. The Business Plan is Not the Beginning This isn't a book about "hacking" sales or "faking it 'til you make it." It is a roadmap for the most ...

One of the best investments you will ever make DK's approach breaks new ground. How Money Works demystifies processes and answers the hundreds of financial questions we all have. Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. How Money Works shows you...

Longlisted for the Porchlight Business Book Award for Current Events & Public Affairs Longlisted for the Non-Obvious Book Award 2025 A Next Big Idea Book Club March 2025 Must-Read An urgent and illuminating perspective that offers a window into how the most pernicious aspects of the venture...

It gives me a great pleasure and satisfaction to present this book “FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING”. The main characteristics of the book are simple understanding and key concepts. The following important highlights in this book will make the users to read this book. i. I have illustrated Accounting cycle steps by creating 42 transactions, given the journal entries for these 42 transactions, prepared all the various ledger accounts from these journal entries, preparation of Trial balance has done with these ledger account balances and finally, prepared the final accounts (Trading, Profit and ...