Finance & Economics

It is in this third volume that Marx sets out his central thesis that "the basic laws of motion of the capitalist mode of production lead to explosive crises and its ultimate collapse". Here we find not only a sustained economic and social description of capitalism as a system and the bourgeoisie as a class but also a full statement...

The new bestseller that shows why everything we thought we knew about history was wrong. 'The most brilliant historian of his generation' – The Times Most history is hierarchical — it's about popes, presidents, and prime ministers. But what if that's simply because they create the historical archives? What if we are missing equally powerful but less visible networks —...

An urgent follow-up to the international bestseller How Democracies Die, by two leading democracy experts. With the clarity and brilliance that made their first book, How Democracies Die, a global bestseller, leading Harvard professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt offer a coherent new framework for understanding the dangerous times we live in. They draw on a wealth of examples—from the...

From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency—even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Silicon Valley has lost its way. From the founding of the American republic through much of the twentieth...

In the complex and often perplexing realm of investment, where misinformation and intricate puzzles abound, The Simple Path to Wealth by J L Collins emerges as a beacon of clarity. The book offers an enlightening approach to managing and growing financial wealth with simplicity and confidence, set against a backdrop of captivating personal anecdotes and sage advice. Whether you are...

In a time of rampant misinformation about ways of growing your money, Burton G. Malkiel's gimmick-free investment guide is more necessary than ever. Whether you're considering your first 401k contribution or contemplating retirement, the fully updated, fiftieth anniversary edition of A Random Walk Down Wall Street remains the best investment guide money can buy. Drawing on his experience as an...

Warren Buffett and the Interpretation of Financial Statements by David Clark and Mary Buffett offers readers a unique insider's view into the intricacies of financial statement analysis as practised by one of the world's greatest investors, Warren Buffett. This book serves as both a comprehensive tutorial and an inspirational guide, making the complex world of financial reporting accessible to both...

An epic true story of ambition, greed and hubris - the collapse of Greensill Capital is a billion-pound scandal that shredded the reputation of a British Prime Minister. 'The British version of Bad Blood . . . [but] better' - The Sunday Times 'Terrific' - The Observer, Book of the Week Pyramid of Lies charts the meteoric rise and spectacular...

The Precipice, by Noam Chomsky and C.J. Polychroniou, is an extraordinary compilation of interviews that delves into the pressing issues of contemporary society. In this absorbing collection, Chomsky, hailed by the Observer as "the world's greatest public intellectual," provides a clear-eyed analysis of the current state of the world as we navigate through monumental changes towards a more hopeful future....

The Premonition by Michael Lewis is a riveting narration that delves into the gripping tale of a handful of maverick scientists and public health officials who foresaw the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic long before it became a global catastrophe. In January 2020, as the world observed with a detached curiosity the reports of a new virus emerging in...

A magisterial history of the astounding rise - and unimaginable fall - of America's most iconic corporation. Perhaps no company reflects American ingenuity, innovation, and industrial fortunes as well as the iconic General Electric Company. Producing storied leaders and almost every product imaginable, GE built a cult of success that hid cracks in its foundation. In this masterful history, William...

This book has a miraculous quality.... As a memoir this is hard to put down; if you are seeking a better American future you should pick it up.”—Timothy Snyder, New York Times best-selling author of On Tyranny INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A celebrated foreign policy expert and key impeachment witness reveals how declining opportunity has set America on the...

The New York Times bestseller from business journalist Christopher Leonard infiltrates one of America’s most mysterious institutions—the Federal Reserve—to show how its policies spearheaded by Chairman Jerome Powell over the past ten years have accelerated income inequality and put our country’s economic stability at risk. If you asked most people what forces led to today’s unprecedented income inequality and financial...

The Big Short by Michael Lewis delves into the intricate and turbulent world of high finance, uncovering a gripping narrative that exposes the dark underbelly of the financial crisis of 2008. Through meticulous research and riveting storytelling, Lewis brings to life the individuals who foresaw the collapse of the housing market and decided to bet against the banking system, reaping...

Longlisted for the Booker Prize The Sunday Times Bestseller Trust is a sweeping, unpredictable novel about power, wealth and truth, set against the backdrop of turbulent 1920s New York. Perfect for fans of Succession. Can one person change the course of history? A Wall Street tycoon takes a young woman as his wife. Together they rise to the top in...

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz is a revolutionary guide that redefines the way small businesses handle their finances. Renowned as the author of cult classics like The Pumpkin Plan and The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, Michalowicz introduces a straightforward yet counterintuitive cash management solution. This method is designed to help businesses escape the vicious cycle of financial instability and achieve immediate...

Moneyball by Michael Lewis takes readers on an enthralling journey into the world of American baseball, diving deep into the compelling narrative of the Oakland Athletics, a free-spending league's unintended underdog. Lewis masterfully unveils the story of how this modestly-budgeted team, steered by their iconoclastic general manager, Billy Beane, dared to challenge the conventions of America's favourite pastime. Armed with...

The fifth edition of Management Accounting integrates fundamental technical aspects pertaining to cost management and management accounting and control with contemporary and evolving themes and challenges. This comprehensive approach offers students studying cost and management accounting a nuanced understanding of the discipline. Emphasizing practical learning, the textbook facilitates student comprehension through the application of cost and management accounting techniques across...

Financial conditions are tough. Back in the day, provided you spent less than you earned, you could pay off your mortgage and drift towards a comfortable retirement. This is no longer the case. In Kill Your Mortgage & Sort Your Retirement, you will learn how to reset your finances to put yourself in a better position to make real financial...

One year. A whole new perspective on style, spending, and self-image. Have you ever stared at a wardrobe full of clothes thinking ‘I have nothing to wear’? You’re not alone. Millions of women are stuck in the frustrating cycle of shopping for the perfect outfit, only to find themselves overwhelmed and confused as to why no matter what they buy,...

In the early 1980s, Paul Keating set out to reinvent the Australian economy. He floated the Australian dollar, liberated banking and finance from its regulatory shackles, and — most significantly — introduced a universal superannuation scheme. The results were astounding growth in the value of the Australian national economy and in the personal wealth of ordinary Australians. Keating's revolution was...

AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKTHE INTERNATIONAL #1 BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE AN POST IRISH BOOK AWARDS 2024 NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARA WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024A 2024 BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE OBSERVER, ECONOMIST, FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT ‘A breathtaking, expansive and imaginative ride through the history and future of money from an...

'The most explosive, mind-blowing business book I've ever read' - Bradley Hope, New York Times bestselling author of Billion Dollar Whale 'Jaw-dropping . . . well-told, well-structured and exquisitely reported' - Financial Times Discover the unauthorized, unvarnished story of famed Wall Street hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio. Ray Dalio is the billionaire founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund....

Unshakeable by Tony Robbins and Peter Mallouk is a pivotal guide that offers investors, both seasoned and novice, actionable strategies to not just weather market fluctuations but to thrive amidst them. Building upon the foundational principles laid out in Robbins' acclaimed work Money: Master the Game, this book delves deeper into the intricacies of successful investing, presenting readers with a...

A Sunday Times Bestseller In Utopia for Realists, acclaimed Dutch historian Rutger Bregman takes readers on an eye-opening journey through history and modern society, revealing how visionary ideas can become practical solutions for our most pressing challenges. With engaging storytelling and robust research, Bregman argues that many of the milestones of civilisation – from the abolition of slavery to the...

The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla is a fascinating exploration into one of the most pervasive and underestimated forces shaping our world: human stupidity. This intriguing book presents an economic model that aims to decode and mitigate this seemingly ubiquitous and powerful dark force. In a blend of sharp wit and academic insight, Cipolla unveils the...

With more than 160,000 copies sold, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3.5 Years is Australia's highest selling real estate book—ever! Scores of investors have used Steve McKnight's wealth building information to discover how to achieve their financial dreams. Now it's your turn. Using his incredible real-life account of how he bought 130 properties in 3.5 years, McKnight reveals how...

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond unveils the staggering epic of human societies across continents and millennia. The book provides a compelling narrative that explores the forces shaping the complex tapestry of global history without falling into the trap of Eurocentrism. Diamond embarks on a journey to answer a simple yet profound puzzle: Why did Eurasian societies wield guns,...

Your financial future is yours to build — and it's never too early or too late in life to start Most of us were told to get a good job, buy a house, pay it off and hope for the best. But is a lifetime of mortgage repayments really all that lies ahead of you? Set for Life is about...

The foremost investment classic of all time—now presented in its original, illustrated format! Unknown to most modern-day investors and traders who cherish Reminiscences of a Stock Operator as one of the most important investment books ever written, the material first appeared in the 1920s as a series of articles and illustrations in the Saturday Evening Post. Now, for the first...

If saving hard isn’t working, you need a new property strategy. You’ve done everything right — got a job, cut back on spending, saved consistently — and yet property prices keep pulling further away. Like millions of other young Australians, you feel locked out, watching the dream slip away despite your best efforts. Let’s get real: saving a 20% deposit...

An insightful new take on the life and work of one of the world's most remarkable investors: Warren Buffett In the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Warren Buffett Way, celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers the definitive version of his bestselling compendium of the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. The Warren Buffett Way describes the twelve investment...

How would we design, implement, and evaluate public policy if it were based on our love for future generations? For the philosopher Walter Kaufman, I love you means: "I want you to live the life that you want to live. I will be as happy as you if you do; and as unhappy as you if you don't." We have...

Avoid costly mistakes when moving, living and returning from overseas More than 1 million Australians live and work abroad. The move is exciting, but tax residency questions, superannuation confusion and income dilemmas create stress fast. One wrong move with the ATO can cost you thousands — or even derail your plans entirely. The Expat's Handbook gives you a three-phase roadmap...

The proven business principles of Warren Buffett Warren Buffett is one of the most admired and prolific investors and managers in corporate America. Warren Buffett on Business is a timeless guide to strategies that can help you run a successful business. This book is a one-of-a-kind collection of Buffett's letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway written over the past...

Google's Senior Director of Behavioural Economics shows how the big changes we experience change us, and how we can best adapt to them to thrive. An unexpected diagnosis. A breakup. A redundancy. When life throws a curveball, this book helps you overcome. After an incident in her own life left her reeling, pioneering cognitive scientist Maya Shankar spent decades researching...

During World War II, the United States helped vanquish the Axis powers by converting its enormous economic capacities into military might. Producing nearly two-thirds of all the munitions used by Allied forces, American industry became what President Franklin D. Roosevelt called "the arsenal of democracy." Crucial in this effort were business leaders. Some of these captains of industry went to...

Warren Buffett is the most famous investor of all time and one of today’s most admired business leaders. He became a billionaire and investment sage by looking at companies as businesses rather than prices on a stock screen. The first two editions of The Warren Buffett Way gave investors their first in-depth look at the innovative investment and business strategies...

Quit Like a Millionaire by Bryce Leung and Kristy Shen is a bold, contrarian guide to retiring at any age, offering a reproducible formula for achieving financial independence. This book draws from the experience of two leaders of the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. This is a no-nonsense guide to growing your wealth, retiring early, and living life on...

The latest must-read book from the authors of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Aftershock series of books, Fake Money, Real Danger strips away the confusion and exposes what’s really happening to our economy and investments—and shows you what to do about it now, before it’s too late. Picking up where Aftershock left off, Fake Money, Real...

Take immediate action toward achieving your financial goals with a collection of practical and easy-to-use worksheets, checklists, and other tools in your customised wealth plan! In the Clever Girl Finance Workbook, My Wealth Plan, renowned personal finance educator Bola Sokunbi delivers a practical toolkit that empowers you to strategically lay out your long-term financial plans and take immediate action on...

Get your money game started off on the right foot with this easy-to-read guide In Personal Finance For Teens For Dummies, a team of celebrated financial educators walks you through how to handle your money so you can keep your debt low (or pay it off, if you've already got some), invest intelligently, and build the future you've always dreamed...

Just the essentials you need to know to better manage your money Money Management Essentials For Dummies is your cheat sheet on becoming financially secure, now and into the future. Small and value-priced for the budget conscious, this book offers strategies for anyone to say goodbye to excess debt and prepare to achieve their goals. You'll discover the easy steps...

All the investing basics you need to know, from the bestselling For Dummies line This updated edition of Investing For Dummies offers sound advice to everyone who wants to build wealth through investing. Learn about stock investing, bond investing, mutual fund and ETF investing, real estate investing, and picking the most trustworthy resources for your needs. Turn to this jargon-free...

Become an ETF expert with this up-to-date investment guide Want to expand your portfolio beyond stocks and mutual funds? (Of course you do, you smart investor you.) Then take a look at exchange-traded funds (ETFs)! A cross between an index fund and a stock, they're transparent, easy to trade, and tax-efficient. They're also enticing because they consist of a bundle...

Selected by Emma Watson for her Ultimate Book List Fashion is political. From the red carpets of the Met Gala to online fast fashion, clothes tell a story of inequality, racism, and climate crisis. In The Anti-Capitalist Book of Fashion, Tansy E. Hoskins unpicks the threads of capitalist industry to reveal the truth about our clothes. Fashion brands entice us...

An excellent primer on key insights and questions in ecological economics from a celebrated pioneer of the field. Less is More The Earth is in overshoot. The juggernaut of economic growth rolls on, consuming the biosphere, breaking planetary boundaries, and stretching inequality and injustice to the breaking point. But does it really need to be this way? And if not,...

Longlisted for the inaugural Women's Prize for Non-Fiction 'If you've ever wondered why you (and everyone you know) feel so out of control of the world around you, this book will give you the answer' ASH SARKAR 'A must-read for anyone keen to put the demos back in democracy' YANIS VAROUFAKIS Everything you know about capitalism is wrong. Free markets...

Underneath the numbers, a philosophical judgement is always being made based on values, not facts. Thirty years ago, Marilyn Waring's groundbreaking book Counting for Nothing was released. Waring explained, through meticulous economic analysis, how the success of the global economy rests on women's unpaid work. Counting for Nothing became a phenomenon: it was read and discussed around the world, and...

From Jordan Belfort, author of The Way of the Wolf and subject of the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street, comes his long-anticipated guide for mastering the stock market. The Wolf of Investing teaches you when to buy, sell, hold, and cash out; how to make smarter (and safer) investments; and how to build significant wealth over both the...

Do you dream of being the first to reach the millionaire milestone? Do you have big money ambitions? Are you committed to being so successful with investing that you not only set up yourself, but future generations as well? Virgin Millionaire is here to help you create a step-by-step game plan for true money and investing success. The goal? To...

Go from zero to investing and build the wealth you want Control your money? Control your future! Sit back and watch your wealth grow by investing the smart and simple way. The Quick-Start Guide to Investing will show you how to kick-start your share-investing journey today. No more gatekeeping. This handy, step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to know...

Discover the fun side of finance and watch your wealth grow Most people think building wealth is tough, boring, and definitely not fun. Personal finance expert Queenie Tan is here to change that! The Fun Finance Formula is all about helping you level up your money skills in a way that is both productive and joyful. Discover how to reframe...

Discover the best investment options for growing your wealth faster, and start living the life you really want. In Replace Your Salary by Investing, financial advisor and money geek Ben Nash delivers a start-to-finish game plan to get more out of your money. You’ll learn practical, real-world strategies, skipping the money jargon in favour of actionable principles you can apply...

A quick-start guide to investing in Australia’s property market Are you looking for the best information on when, where, and how to choose an investment property? Do you want savvy, sensible, easy-to-follow investing strategies that will help you build long-term wealth? Property Investing Essentials For Dummies is your go-to guide for finding an investment property that delivers maximum returns, with...

The bestselling property investing guide — now fully revised and updated with the latest numbers and locations What if you could make money when you buy a property — not just when you sell one? Positively Geared offers a powerful, sustainable approach for clever property investment that will help you grow your equity and cash flow. This bestselling guide to...

Learn to invest in some of the most powerful financial instruments available today - written specifically for Australian investors! Getting Started in Shares For Dummies, 4th Australian Edition is an essential resource for anyone who’s ever wondered whether they were missing out by not investing in shares. Written by celebrated Australian personal finance author and consultant James Dunn, this book...

Build a budget that puts you on solid financial footing Ask any financially successful person how they achieved their goals, and chances are they’ll tell you it all started with a budget. And that’s exactly where you should start. Budgeting For Dummies shows you how to create a plan that fits your lifestyle, manages everyday needs, and builds your savings....

A no-nonsense guide to maximising your money, designing your future and retiring on your own terms Retirement isn’t just about how much money you’ve saved. It’s also about the kind of life you want to live when you stop working. Whether your retirement feels a long way off or just around the corner, the simple choices you make now can...

Concise, easy-to-understand information on every aspect of bookkeeping Bookkeeping For Dummies is a clear guide to tracking transactions, figuring out balance sheets, keeping ledgers or journals, creating financial statements, and operating accounts for businesses. This necessary resource offers relevant, up-to-date tax information and small business laws, so you'll have everything you need to conquer small business bookkeeping tasks. Looking for...

From your first investment to a property empire: mastering the Australian tax system to build property wealth. This book will teach you how to navigate the complex world of property investment in Australia to secure a comfortable retirement income. Property Secrets of the Rich is an empowering guide for Australians of all ages to ride the property wave and build...

Michael Sheridan is one of the best informed and wisest writers on China - Chris Patten, last governor of Hong Kong The Red Emperor presents an eye-opening portrait of Xi Jinping, the man who presides over 1.4 billion people and the second largest economy on earth. Born a 'princeling' to one of Communist China's ruling families, the young Xi was...

A short anatomy of neoliberalism that shatters its founding myths and points the way to an alternative system This book is dynamite - Caroline Lucas | Fantastic - Mark Ruffalo We live under an ideology that preys on every aspect of our lives - our education and our jobs; our healthcare and our leisure; our relationships and our mental wellbeing;...

A sweeping, dramatic history of capitalism as seen through the eyes of its fiercest critics. At a time when we are faced with fundamental questions about the sustainability and morality of the economic system, Capitalism and Its Critics provides a kaleidoscopic history of global capitalism, from colonialism and the Industrial Revolution to the ecological crisis and artificial intelligence. John Cassidy...

Written during the winter of 1857-8, the Grundrisse was considered by Marx to be the first scientific elaboration of communist theory. A collection of seven notebooks on capital and money, it both develops the arguments outlined in the Communist Manifesto (1848) and explores the themes and theses that were to dominate his great later work Capital. Here, for the first...

In this essential handbook—a blend of Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Happiness Project—the co-host of the wildly popular InvestED podcast shares her yearlong journey learning to invest, as taught to her by her father, investor and bestselling author Phil Town. Growing up, the words finance, savings, and portfolio made Danielle Town’s eyes glaze over, and the thought of stocks...

The complete original text of the timeless parables that have taught millions how to achieve financial success—now available in this beautiful collector’s edition. Anyone can build wealth and create the life they envision for themselves if they enlarge their financial understanding. As George S. Clason said, “Our acts can be no wiser than our thoughts. Our thinking can be no...

Governments have always struggled to tax in ways that are effective and tolerably fair. Sometimes they fail grotesquely, as when, in 1898, the British ignited a rebellion in Sierra Leone by imposing a tax on huts and, in repressing it, ended up burning the very huts they intended to tax. Sometimes they succeed astonishingly, as when, in eighteenth-century Britain, a...

This story literally has what it takes: the anecdotes, the insights and, most of all, the values to guide the next generation of entrepreneurs – Mark Carney Blackstone chairman, CEO and co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman shows readers how to build, transform and lead thriving organisations. Stephen Schwarzman took $400,000 and cofounded Blackstone, the investment firm that manages over $500 billion...

A masterpiece of narrative reporting and an explosive investigation into the history of Donald Trump's wealth, from two Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters—revealing how a man once thought to be too rich to fail became the biggest loser of all. Lucky Loser is an explosive investigation into the history of Trump's wealth, drawing on over twenty years' worth of Trump's confidential tax...

A bold and groundbreaking call to harness the untapped potential of nuclear power to tackle our global climate and energy crises, from a leading chemist at the National Nuclear Laboratory. What if climate change isn't an environmental challenge, but an energy challenge? In this visionary book, Dr Tim Gregory urges us to rethink the path to net zero. He argues...

With this landmark treatise on political economy, Adam Smith paved the way for modern capitalism, arguing that a truly free market was the engine of a fair and productive society. Books I-III of The Wealth of Nations examine the "division of labour" as the key to economic growth, by ensuring the interdependence of individuals within society. They also cover the...

The essential writings of the 20th century's most influential economist, collected in one volume. John Maynard Keynes was the most influential economist, and one of the most influential thinkers, of the twentieth century. He overturned the orthodoxy that markets were optimally self-regulating, and instead argued for state intervention to ensure full employment and economic stability. The Essential Keynes is the...

The essential guide to understanding the real economics behind a universal basic income Shouldn't everyone receive a stake in society's wealth? Could we create a fairer world by granting a guaranteed income to all? What would this mean for our health, wealth and happiness? A basic income is a regular cash transfer from the state, received by all individual citizens....

From one of tech's boldest thinkers and his longtime deputy, this is a sweeping indictment of Silicon Valley and a treatise on how the West has slid into a culture of complacency – even as we enter a new era of mounting global threats. Our most brilliant engineering minds once collaborated with government to advance world-changing technologies. Their efforts secured...

Why did Rome fall - and what can it teach us about the decline of the West today? A historian and a political economist investigate. Over the last three centuries, the West rose to dominate the planet. Then, suddenly, around the turn of the millennium, history reversed. Faced with economic stagnation and internal political division, the West has found itself...

FINANCIAL TIMES ECONOMICS BOOK OF THE YEAR 'An excellent book' Vince Cable | 'A must read' Jo Johnson | 'A fascinating read' Bill Dudley A timely manifesto on how digital currencies will win the New Cold War and the struggle for geopolitical supremacy in the twenty-first century. A New Cold War is underway. Whereas the first Cold War was dominated...

Invisible Women meets Doughnut Economics - An international bestseller from an exciting new voice in the feminist space. 'One of the most important feminist voices of the 21st century . . . The book about capitalism we didn't know we needed' - Sofie Hagen In 2020, Emma Holten read an article stating that women were a net 'deficit' to society....

The internationally bestselling authors of Why Nations Fail explore how different societies develop, resolve, or fail to resolve, conflicts. Based on decades of research, the authors present a powerful new big-picture framework in The Narrow Corridor. They explain how some countries progress towards and provide liberty, while others descend into despotism, anarchy, or are suffocated by norms. The book reveals...

A compellingly readable, critically acclaimed, agenda-setting account of how and why cities function as they do and why so many of us choose to live in them. Understanding the modern city and the powerful forces within it is the life's work of Harvard urban economist Edward Glaeser, who at forty is hailed as one of the world's most exciting urban...