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1	Confessions of an Economic Hit Man more books like this by John Perkins add to wishlist An extraordinary, real-life tale of international intrigue and corruption, "Confessions of an Economic Hitman" reveals the hidden mechanics of imperial control behind such major international events as the fall of the Shah, the death of Panamanian president Omar Torrijos, and the invasions of Panama and Iraq, as well as providing an inside view of ... see all copies from £2.46! new only from £4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions
2	Rich Dad's Guide to Investing: What the Rich Invest in That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! more books like this by Robert T Kiyosaki add to wishlist Written in a personal, conversational style, this financial guidebook outlines the philosophies of wealthy investors and provides tools for transforming oneself from an average investor to a "sophisticated" one. As the author recounts his journey from poverty to multimillions, he emphasizes the importance of learning and incorporating these tools ... see all copies from £1.94! new only from £4.35! \| first editions
3	Liar's Poker: Rising Through the Wreckage on Wall Street more books like this by Michael Lewis add to wishlist In fiction there was Bonfire of the Vanities; in reality, there is Liar's Poker--the fascinating insider's account of what really happens on Wall Street. This irreverent and hilarious birds-eye view of Wall Street's heyday will appeal to anyone intrigued by the allure of million dollar deals. Now in trade paper. see all copies from £1.49! new only from £8.09! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life more books like this by Alice Schroeder add to wishlist Known as the Oracle of Omaha, Warren Buffet is the subject of this biography--of both the man and his ideas. A #1 "New York Times" bestseller, this great American story tells readers why Buffett is the most fascinating American success story of our time. see all copies from £6.50! new only from £8.09! \| signed copies \| first editions
5	Banker to the Poor: Micro-Lending and the Battle Against World Poverty more books like this by Muhammad Yunus add to wishlist A founder of a bank in rural Bangladesh shows how he combated poverty through microlending, the practice of making small loans to the poor in order to provide for basics and to encourage small scale private enterprise. The result was the breaking of the cycle of poverty and improved living standards. Yunus has been doing this since 1976 with ... see all copies from £6.00! new only from £6.77! \| first editions
6	The Carrot Principle: How the Best Managers Use Recognition to Engage Their People, Retain Talent, and Accelerate Performance more books like this by Adrian Robert Gostick (Read by), Chester Elton (Read by) add to wishlist A successful business culture is not created by the CEO or HR department but by one manager at a time. A nationwide statistical study by the Jackson Organization, unveiled here for the first time, reveals that managers rated as "very effective" at recognition by their employees were also recognized as communicators, team-builders, and goal setters ... see all copies from £2.44! new only from £3.35! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Confessions of an Advertising Man more books like this by David Ogilvy add to wishlist David Ogilvy was an advertising genius. At the age of 37, he founded the New York-based agency that later merged to form the international company known as Ogilvy & Mather. Regarded as the father of modern advertising, Ogilvy was responsible for some of the most memorable advertising campaigns ever created. "Confessions of an Advertising Man" is ... see all copies from £3.87! new only from £5.84! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman more books like this by Yvon Chouinard add to wishlist The founder and owner of Patagonia, Inc., one of the world's most inspiring companies, now relates his story and the core philosophies that have sustained his company, renowned for its maverick innovation and long-term responsibility to the environment. see all copies from £7.95! new only from £9.27! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	The Big Rich: The Rise and Fall of the Greatest Texas Oil Fortunes more books like this by Bryan Burrough add to wishlist Bestselling author and "Vanity Fair" special correspondent Burrough chronicles the rise and fall of one of the great economic and political powerhouses of the 20th century--Texas oil. see all copies from £10.60! new only from £12.32! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Reminiscences of a Stock Operator more books like this by Edwin Lefevre add to wishlist Critical Praise. "In my interviews with over 30 of the best traders of our time, there were some questions that I raised in each conversation. One of these was: Are there any books that you found particularly valuable and would recommend to aspiring traders? By far, the most frequent response was Reminiscences of a Stock Operator-a book that was ... see all copies from £5.98! new only from £10.57! \| first editions
11 view cover	Sam Walton, Made in America: My Story more books like this by Sam Walton add to wishlist In this title, the author tells his extraordinary story in inimitable words, sharing a revealing perspective on the elements of his success. Peppered with his philosophy of life and practical business advice, he discusses competition, partnership, money, celebrity, and family. see all copies from £3.16! new only from £3.16! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt more books like this by T J Stiles add to wishlist From the award-winning author of "Jesse James: Last Rebel of the Civil War" comes the first full, authoritative look at the life of Cornelius Vanderbilt--the complex and combative man whose genius and force of will gave birth to modern capitalism. see all copies from £18.12! new only from £18.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	How Starbucks Saved My Life: A Son of Privilege Learns to Live Like Everyone Else more books like this by Michael Gates Gill add to wishlist Gill had all the trappings of success--money, possessions, a prestigious job--and then lost it all. This story of how he is finally redeemed by his new job at Starbucks focuses on the lessons learned, and the value of hard work. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
14 view cover	I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala more books like this by Rigoberta Menchu, Elizabeth Burgos-Debray (Editor), Ann Wright (Translator) add to wishlist This book recounts the remarkable life of Rigoberta Menchu, a young Guatemalan peasant woman. Her story reflects the experiences common to many Indian communities in Latin America today. Rigoberta suffered gross injustice and hardship in her early life: her brother, father and mother were murdered by the Guatemalan military. She learned Spanish ... see all copies from £2.06! new only from £9.90! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. more books like this by Ron Chernow add to wishlist A biography of the famed American industrialist and benefactor. Widely reviled during his lifetime for his rapacious business practices, Rockefeller amassed the greatest fortune of his times and eventually became as adept at giving away funds as he was at making them. see all copies from £2.95! new only from £9.86! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Trump: The Art of the Deal more books like this by Donald J Trump add to wishlist Trump's story begins during what he calls The Great Depression of 1990, when many real estate moguls went belly up. Trump reveals how he renegotiated hundreds of millions of dollars in bank loans and survived the recession. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Losing My Virginity: How I've Survived, Had Fun, and Made a Fortune Doing Business My Way more books like this by Sir Richard Branson add to wishlist Bill Gates meets P.T. Barnum in this unconventional autobiography by the founder of Virgin Records--one of the most colorful business leaders of our time. see all copies from £4.86! new only from £10.34!
18 view cover	Economics: principles, problems, and policies more books like this by Campbell R McConnell add to wishlist The 12th edition of "Economics" continues in the vein of its overall message: people who comprehend principles will have a great advantage functioning in, and making sense of, the emerging world. The new edition as been revised, polished and updated. A sample of the book's new discussions and analyses include: the switch to GDP accounting; Soviet ... see all copies from £1.64! new only from £8.72! \| first editions
19 view cover	Confessions of a Street Addict more books like this by James J Cramer add to wishlist In the most candid look at Wall Street since "Liar's Poker, " the ubiquitous cofounder of TheStreet.com takes readers on a no-holds-barred tour of his life on the Street--revealing how the game is played, who breaks the rules, and who gets hurt. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £7.44! \| first editions
20 view cover	Monkey Business: Swinging Through the Wall Street Jungle more books like this by John Rolfe, Peter Troob add to wishlist A portrait of life at a major Wall Street investment house exposes the world of high finance, revealing the grueling schedules and shocking abuses common in this lifestyle. see all copies from £3.19! new only from £7.81! \| first editions
21 view cover	Working: People Talk about What They Do All Day and How They Feel about What They Do more books like this by Studs Terkel add to wishlist In the first trade paperback edition of his national bestseller, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Studs Terkel presents "the real American experience" ("Chicago Daily News")--"a magnificent book. . . . A work of art. To read it is to hear America talking" ("Boston Globe"). see all copies from £3.02! new only from £9.38! \| first editions
22 view cover	Sacred Hoops: Spiritual Lessons of a Hardwood Warrior more books like this by Phil Jackson add to wishlist Advice from Phil Jackson, coach of the Chicago Bulls, as well as a former player for the New York Knicks and the New Jersey Nets. Jackson begins the book with Michael Jordan's return to the Bulls, and goes on to discuss his own life, growing up as the child of fundamentalist Christians, and his adoption of Zen principles in life and in coaching. see all copies from £4.98! new only from £6.20! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Winning Every Day: The Game Plan for Success more books like this by Lou Holtz, Harvey MacKay (Foreword by) add to wishlist Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz shares his theories for achieving goals. The same philosophy that he used to motivate players can now be applied to personal and professional success. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £5.77! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai more books like this by Ben Mezrich (Read by) add to wishlist "Rigged" is the startling true story of David Russo, a rags-to-riches tale of a Brooklyn kid turned Harvard grad. He took on the old-world hierarchy and its powerful, monied kings, and set out to do the impossible--to build an energy exchange in the middle of the Arab world. see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
25 view cover	The worldly philosophers; the lives, times, and ideas of the great economic thinkers more books like this by Robert L. Heilbroner add to wishlist The final revision of this classic bestseller, the 7th edition defines the common thread linking the world's greatest economic thinkers and explores the philosophies that motivate them. Hailed by Galbraith as a "brilliant achievement", "The Worldly Philosophers" with over 2 million copies sold worldwide, not only enables us to see more deeply into ... see all copies from £4.98! new only from £7.02! \| first editions

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