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Michael Lewis explains how the 2008 financial crisis unfolded, focusing on subprime mortgages, CDOs, and the people who bet against the collapsing market.

When Genius Failed chronicles the rise and spectacular collapse of Long‑Term Capital Management, a hedge fund built by former Salomon Brothers traders and academics who believed they could eliminate risk with limitless leverage.

A detailed, fact‑based account of the rise and fall of Enron, examining corporate misconduct and the impact on the U.S. energy market.

Seven pioneering business leaders who shaped the modern world of enterprise and capitalism.

The Panic of 1907 recounts the 1907 financial crisis that toppled American banks and securities exchanges, the decisive intervention of private banker J. P. Morgan, and the establishment of the Federal Reserve in 1913 to prevent future panics.

In the constantly evolving world of finance, a solid technical foundation is an essential tool for success. Due to the fast-paced nature of this world, however, no one has been able to take the time to properly codify the lifeblood of the corporate financier's work--namely, valuation. Rosenbaum and Pearl have responded to this need by writing the book that they wish had existed when they were trying to break into Wall Street. Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and Mergers & Acquisitions is a highly accessible and authoritative book that focuses on the primary valuation methodologies currently used on Wall Street--comparable companies, precedent transactions, DCF, and LBO analysis. These methodologies are used to determine valuation for public and private companies within the context of M&A transactions, LBOs, IPOs, restructurings, and investment decisions. Using a step-by-step how-to approach for each methodology, the authors build a chronological knowledge base and define key terms, financial concepts, and processes throughout the book. They also provide a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of LBOs and an organized M&A sale process. In the aftermath of the subprime mortgage crisis and ensuing credit crunch, the world of finance is returning to the fundamentals of valuation and critical due diligence. This involves the use of more realistic assumptions governing approach to risk as well as a wide range of value drivers. While valuation has always involved a great deal of "art" in addition to time-tested "science," the artistry is perpetually evolving in accordance with market developments and conditions. In this sense, this book is particularly topical--in addition to detailing the technical fundamentals behind valuation, the authors infuse practical judgment skills and perspective to help guide the science.

Discover the secrets of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company's exceptional leadership and customer service.

Toyota's 25-Year Rise to the Top: A Business Case Study

Bruce Wasserstein shows the mechanics behind America’s largest mergers, drawing on 1,000 deals to reveal the strategies and economics that drive corporate consolidation.

A detailed chronicle of the AOL‑Time Warner merger reveals how the ambitious deal, once seen as a perfect blend of traditional media and new‑media distribution, unraveled, costing nearly $100 billion and sending key executives into exile.