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Book SynopsisJohn Self is a consumer extraordinaire. Rolling between London and New York he closes movie deals and spends feverishly, all the while grabbing everything he can to sate his massive appetites: alcohol, tobacco, pills, pornography and mountains of junk food. But John's excesses haven't gone unnoted. Menaced by a phone stalker, his high-wire, hoggish lifestyle is about to bring him face-to-face with the secret of his success. ''Terribly, terminally funny: laughter in the dark, if ever I heard it'' GuardianTrade ReviewAmis is still the finest English fiction writer of his generation * Sunday Independent *An electrifying writer who likes to shock his fans and share his sharply contemporary concerns... Amis is a maddening master you need to read - the best of his generation * Mail on Sunday *Amis is immaculate as a comic stylist...irresistible * Daily Telegraph *His eloquently rendered inner life shows a richness and tenderness * The Week *A comic opera of excess and humiliation, driven by the punch and panache of Amis's extraordinary prose, Money remains as satirically spot-on as when it was first published * The List *

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Book Synopsis''Hugely enjoyable'' - Observer''Spectacular'' - Aaron Brown, author of The Poker Face of Wall StreetSome people can make money. Other people can't. It's a thought that makes William Leith wake up in a cold sweat. He doesn't know why it makes him feel anxious. After all, money isn't real. We created it. Humans did. It's our masterpiece. But the desire for it is killing us. It is this dilemma that sets William Leith off on an adventure into the bizarre, morally dubious, yet highly desirable world of the mega-rich. He spends a day with the real-life Wolf of Wall Street who, not content with his hundreds of millions, devised a fraud so he could make hundreds of millions more. He visits a Baroque mansion where a Russian half-billionaire lives alone with his butler. He tours the estate of Felix Dennis, the maverick tycoon who commissioned an avenue of statues to tell the story of his life. He flies to private islands on private jets, meets private mTrade ReviewThe Trick takes all of Leith’s writing habits – his mazy streams of consciousness (few writers are quite so enamoured of, or good at, watching themselves think) and his love of axiom – and, if anything, ups the ante... Hugely enjoyable -- Tim Adams * Observer *Part Hunter S. Thompson, part Montaigne: a blend of gonzo journalism and rambling reflection interspersed with learned references * Spectator *Chummy, funny and genuinely interesting, The Trick has to be one of the best books about money around * Tatler *Spectacular ... The Trick takes us on a fevered thrill ride through the heads of the richest people in the world, plus some of the most accomplished risk-takers, to answer the eternal question, why does money stick to thee, and not to me? -- Aaron Brown, author of 'The Poker Face of Wall Street'Most books about the uber-wealthy portray them either as superheroes to be unquestioningly admired or as obsessive psychopathic idiots. The joy of this book is how beautifully it walks the narrow line between the two -- Rory Sutherland, author of Alchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make SenseA superb book ... Leith has always been one of our best non-fiction writers and this is his crowning achievement -- Praise for 'The Hungry Years', Jon RonsonAs a memoir and as comedy, it succeeds beautifully ... As a confessional, it is pretty much a masterclass – frank, tough-minded, funny, generous -- praise for 'The Hungry Years' * New Statesman *Resembles an expertly-paced stand-up routine ... Positively Izzard-esque -- Praise for 'Bits of Me Are Falling Apart' * Time Out *Leith offers a tour of his own frantic inner world, reflecting on a dizzying array of subjects ... These range from cowboys and gangsters to the feeding habits of chimpanzees. His metastasising anecdotes and revelations are deeply personal, often wilfully tangential and always thought-provoking * Economist *[Leith’s] passages about his multiple overlapping neuroses are touched by comic genius … Leith offers sharply comical observations about both the lure and absurdity of great wealth * Mail on Sunday *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"No American writer has done more to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable than John Kenneth Galbraith."--USA Today "With characteristic wit and clarity [Galbraith] suggests that while good money may indeed be driven out by the bad, it is political suicide to assume that the suckers left holding the bad will take it lying down... [T]here is no more current, more judicious, or more entertaining a perspective."--Kirkus "Lively."--Library Journal

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Book SynopsisAn informative introduction to the world of money, covering everything from bank accounts, earning and borrowing to government spending, taxes and inflation. With bright, infographic pictures, a detailed glossary and links to specially selected websites where you can visit a virtual bank, see money from around the world and more.Table of ContentsWhat is money?How money movesMoney around the worldMoney customsChapter 1: How money worksWhat makes cash, banknotes and anything else count as money? And why do we all trust it?Chapter 2: The story of moneyMoney has existed long before the first coins were made, and over the centuries it has taken on many unusual forms. How did it all come about?Chapter 3: In the bankAlmost every adult has a bank account - but why? What do banks actually do? Are there any alternatives? And was it really the banks' fault that the world suffered a financial meltdown in 2008?Chapter 4: Earning and borrowingDon't have any money? No problem! Almost anyone can get hold of some money, by working for it, or borrowing from someone who has it. Chapter 5: Spending, growing and givingSome people spend everything they have very quickly. Others prefer to save up. If you have some money to spare, you should give it away to charity - shouldn't you?Chapter 6: Governments and moneyTaxes, deficits, inflation, deflation, quantitative easing - what does it all mean, and who's in charge?Chapter 7: Big questionsHow to be a billionaire, how to buy happiness, how to make the world a fairer place - and other important questions that nobody knows the answers to - yet.What next?GlossaryIndexAcknowledgements

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Book SynopsisMoney centres on the figure of Aristide Rougon, known as Saccard, and his unscrupulous money-making schemes. His story intertwines the worlds of politics, finance, and the press, and resonates disturbingly with our own times. This is the first new translation for more than a hundred years, and the first unabridged translation in English.Trade Reviewthis superb translation ... pulls off the rare double feat of fidelity and fluency. * Alison Finch, Emile Zola Society Bulletin *Much praise to OUP for bringing out this excellent translation by Valerie Minogue, complete with an informative introduction and notes. * Shiny New Books *I was justifiably excited by this new translation of Emile Zola's novel Money ... Overall the text is fluid and reads as if it were not a translation at all. * ANZ Lit Lovers *

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Book SynopsisLos mejores libros jamás escritosTras retratar magistralmente la figura del culpable en Crimen y castigo, Dostoievski ahonda en El idiota en el alma torturada de un hombre inocente. Después de pasar varios años en un sanatorio suizo, el joven y piadoso príncipe Mishkin regresa a su Rusia natal para recibir una herencia y mezclarse con la gente. Sin embargo, en San Petesburgo solo le aguarda una sociedad obsesionada con el dinero, el poder y la manipulación que pondrá a prueba su moral y sus puros sentimientos. Antes de llegar a su destino conoce al inquietante Rogozhin, hijo de un acaudalado mercader, cuya fijación por la hermosa Nastasia Filíppovna acabará por arrastrar a los tres protagonistas a un fatal desenlace.La presente edición cuenta con la traducción magistral de José Laín Entralgo y Augusto Vidal. El estudio introductorio es de William Mills Todd III, catedrático de literatura y lenguas eslavas en la Universidad de Hardvard."Quería hablar a menudo, pero, la verdad,

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Book SynopsisMoney is mysterious. We love it, we hate it, but few people can tell you what the heck it really is. Wouldn't it be good to get out of the fog? This book will help you understand both the way money works and how to leverage its power. The authors take you on an illuminating journey from your piggy bank to the Federal Reserve with no pesky jargon or complex math. Once you see money clearly, life will never be the same. You'll know what really goes on in banks and what the cash in your wallet represents. You'll know how government really spends and why it can’t run out of money. You'll know what money can actually do — and how we can make it work for us.Trade Review“BRILLIANT!! Tally-ho!”James K. Galbraith, The University of Texas at Austin“This short illustrated book contains more wisdom on money than all the textbooks in the world.”Steve Keen, author of The New Economics: A Manifesto“Economics can be intimidating, but this book provides an excellent introduction for high school students.”Rose Rodriguez, retired teacher, Modesto School DistrictTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Money: An Introduction Chapter 2. Money: An Origins Story Chapter 3. Money: The Story of Redemption Chapter 4. Currency: The Government’s Money Chapter 5. Can Government Run Out of Currency? Chapter 6. Anyone Can Create Money? Chapter 7. Private Bank Money Chapter 8. The Central Bank’s Money: Lender of Last Resort Chapter 9. Central Bank Money: Government Finance Chapter 10. Government’s Debt is Our Asset Chapter 11. Money as Scorekeeping Chapter 12. Rise of the Winners-Take-All Economy Chapter 13. The Way Forward: We Take Care of our Own

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Book SynopsisFew economic phenomena provoke as much confusion as money. From the first measures of value and the physical coins that circulated at the dawn human civilization to the era of ‘virtual’ money transmitted through cyberspace, it is ubiquitous and hugely important, yet economists cannot even agree on what it is. In this pithy, accessible book, Geoffrey Ingham cuts through this tangled web of debate to bring rare clarity. Ingham begins by examining the fundamental debate over the nature of money: is it fundamentally a natural, ‘neutral’ measure of pre-existing value produced by ‘real’ economic forces? Or is it a socially produced and politically manipulated force that creates new value? He proceeds to trace the import of these competing views for how we understand our contemporary monetary systems and their practical and policy-related implications, from their role in financial crises to proposals for reform. Students of political economy, economic sociology and monetary economics will find this book an invaluable primer, as will general readers wishing to understand how money shapes their lives, from the cash in their pocket to the numbers on their computer screen.Trade Review‘Geoffrey Ingham offers a masterful account of money as a social technology, contrasting it with mainstream monetary theory and focusing on the relations between states and markets. He does so with an impressive sweep from ancient history to the present.’Sheila Dow, University of Stirling ‘This is a brilliantly clear and succinct survey. Ingham provides a crisp and critical account of the major theories of money, together with a sharp analysis of contemporary forms of money such as Bitcoin and other alternative moneys. For anyone searching for a reliable and accessible way into the extraordinarily complex phenomenon of money, this book is a must-read.’Nigel Dodd, London School of Economics and Political ScienceTable of ContentsPart I What is Money? 1 Money’s Puzzles 2 The ‘incompatibles’ 3 A social theory of money and monetary systems Part II Capitalism and Money 4 The evolution of capitalist money 5 Modern money (i): states, central banks, and their banking system 6 Modern money (ii): ‘near’ money; ‘complementary’, ‘alternative’; ‘surrogate’ money; and ‘crypto currency’ 7 The Great Financial Crisis and the Question of Money 8 Some conclusions

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Book Synopsis'Superb' - Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add Up Money is essential to the economy and how we live our lives, yet is inherently worthless. We can use it to build a home or send us to space, and it can lead to the rise and fall of empires. Few innovations have had such a huge impact on the development of humanity, but money is a shared fiction; a story we believe in so long as others act as if it is true.Money is rarely out of the headlines – from the invention of cryptocurrencies to the problem of high inflation, extraordinary interventions by central banks and the power the West has over the worldwide banking system. In Money in One Lesson, Gavin Jackson answers the most important questions on what money is and how it shapes our world, drawing on vivid examples from throughout history to demystify and show how societies and its citizens, both past and present, are always entwined with matters of money.‘A highly illuminating, well-researched and beautifully written book on one of humanity’s most important innovations’ – Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator, Financial TimesTrade ReviewDelightful and deep, Money in One Lesson is a superb account of the strange connections between money and economics -- Tim Harford, author of How to Make the World Add UpThis is a highly illuminating, well-researched and beautifully written book on one of humanity’s most important innovations. People both love and hate money. But mostly, they fail to understand it. Such ignorance is not bliss. Happily, this book will go far to cure it -- Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator, Financial TimesA lucid exposition of a widely misunderstood topic, liberally illustrated with nuggets of intriguing information -- John Kay, economistGavin Jackson has written that rarest of things: an intellectually rigorous and informative book on a technical subject that is also a pleasure to read. Anecdotes, stories and history bring money to life -- Duncan Weldon, author of Two Hundred Years of Muddling ThroughA lucid and at times very funny history of money * Stephen Bush, Financial Times *

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Book SynopsisMoney is mysterious. We love it, we hate it, but few people can tell you what the heck it really is. Wouldn't it be good to get out of the fog? This book will help you understand both the way money works and how to leverage its power. The authors take you on an illuminating journey from your piggy bank to the Federal Reserve with no pesky jargon or complex math. Once you see money clearly, life will never be the same. You'll know what really goes on in banks and what the cash in your wallet represents. You'll know how government really spends and why it can’t run out of money. You'll know what money can actually do — and how we can make it work for us.Trade Review“BRILLIANT!! Tally-ho!”James K. Galbraith, The University of Texas at Austin“This short illustrated book contains more wisdom on money than all the textbooks in the world.”Steve Keen, author of The New Economics: A Manifesto“Economics can be intimidating, but this book provides an excellent introduction for high school students.”Rose Rodriguez, retired teacher, Modesto School DistrictTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Money: An Introduction Chapter 2. Money: An Origins Story Chapter 3. Money: The Story of Redemption Chapter 4. Currency: The Government’s Money Chapter 5. Can Government Run Out of Currency? Chapter 6. Anyone Can Create Money? Chapter 7. Private Bank Money Chapter 8. The Central Bank’s Money: Lender of Last Resort Chapter 9. Central Bank Money: Government Finance Chapter 10. Government’s Debt is Our Asset Chapter 11. Money as Scorekeeping Chapter 12. Rise of the Winners-Take-All Economy Chapter 13. The Way Forward: We Take Care of our Own

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Book SynopsisIn this provocative and entertaining book, Robert Shemin, a multimillionaire and successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker, has a secret for you: rich people are not that smart. In fact, they''re Idiots, and if you want the wealth and fulfilment you''ve always desired, you need to be an Idiot, too. In HOW COME THAT IDIOT''S RICH AND I''M NOT?, Shemin shows how the average ''smart'' person''s tendency to over-think can be financially crippling, and reveals simple principles for getting and keeping spectacular wealth. Follow the ''Path of the Idiot'' with Shemin and realize the mistakes that smart people invariably make: they take small steps, effectively paralysed by fear of failure, instead of acting decisively; their vanity prevents them from admitting ignorance, instead of finding the right person to help them achieve their dreams. By following Shemin''s step-by-step programme, you''ll be setting big goals, leaving your comfort zone, embracing the knowledge learned from failurTrade ReviewIf you've spent your life doing 'all the right thing s' but still feel like you're running in place financially, do yourself a favour and buy this book. * T. HARV EKER, author of SECRETS OF THE MILLIONAIRE MIND *This book shows the average person not only how to get rich, but create, connect and contribute greatly. Open the door to a better future now by absorbing what Shemin has to say. * MARK VICTOR HANSEN, co-creator of the CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL series *

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Book SynopsisFew economic phenomena provoke as much confusion as money. From the first measures of value and the physical coins that circulated at the dawn human civilization to the era of ‘virtual’ money transmitted through cyberspace, it is ubiquitous and hugely important, yet economists cannot even agree on what it is. In this pithy, accessible book, Geoffrey Ingham cuts through this tangled web of debate to bring rare clarity. Ingham begins by examining the fundamental debate over the nature of money: is it fundamentally a natural, ‘neutral’ measure of pre-existing value produced by ‘real’ economic forces? Or is it a socially produced and politically manipulated force that creates new value? He proceeds to trace the import of these competing views for how we understand our contemporary monetary systems and their practical and policy-related implications, from their role in financial crises to proposals for reform. Students of political economy, economic sociology and monetary economics will find this book an invaluable primer, as will general readers wishing to understand how money shapes their lives, from the cash in their pocket to the numbers on their computer screen.Trade Review‘Geoffrey Ingham offers a masterful account of money as a social technology, contrasting it with mainstream monetary theory and focusing on the relations between states and markets. He does so with an impressive sweep from ancient history to the present.’Sheila Dow, University of Stirling ‘This is a brilliantly clear and succinct survey. Ingham provides a crisp and critical account of the major theories of money, together with a sharp analysis of contemporary forms of money such as Bitcoin and other alternative moneys. For anyone searching for a reliable and accessible way into the extraordinarily complex phenomenon of money, this book is a must-read.’Nigel Dodd, London School of Economics and Political ScienceTable of ContentsPart I What is Money? 1 Money’s Puzzles 2 The ‘incompatibles’ 3 A social theory of money and monetary systems Part II Capitalism and Money 4 The evolution of capitalist money 5 Modern money (i): states, central banks, and their banking system 6 Modern money (ii): ‘near’ money; ‘complementary’, ‘alternative’; ‘surrogate’ money; and ‘crypto currency’ 7 The Great Financial Crisis and the Question of Money 8 Some conclusions

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Book SynopsisMoney makes the world go around.... but who looks after our money? Is money good? What are taxes? What is the future of money? These are all very BIG questions that need exploring and the sooner children start thinking about the answers, the better our world will be. Content includes the following questions and our attempt to answer them: What is money?Where does money come from?Who were the first people to use money? What is money used for?Is money the same everywhere in the world? Who looks after our money?Is money good?Who studies money?What are taxes?How does money grow?What problems can money cause?How do people earn money?What is the future of money? This delightful series builds foundations for life-long learning by explaining big ideas to little people. Using simple language to explain complicated ideas, each book takes the core questions that relate to each subject and provides answers that make sense to young children. Stunning illustrations support the non-fiction narrative ensuring our picture book approach feels fresh and different.Trade ReviewLancashire Evening Post - If you want to encourage your little ones to start engaging with big ideas, this perfectly pitched Little Book Big Idea series has some resonant questions and answers. In What is Money?, written by Sarah Walden and illustrated by Katie Rewse, youngsters learn that money makes the world go round and explore topics like who looks after our money, whether money is good, who were the first people to use money, how people earn money, what taxes are, and what is the future of money. Essential reading for youngsters in a world where money talks...; Just Imagine - Money is quite a hard concept for small minds to grasp... This colourful and informative book superbly illustrated by Katie Rewse... makes huge inroads into explaining what money is and how it works... I think this is a brilliant addition to any primary school classroom or library.

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Book SynopsisAuthor and lecturer Stuart Wilde was one of the real characters of the self-help, human potential movement. His style is humorous, controversial, poignant, and transformational. He wrote 20 books, including those that make up the very successful Taos Quintet, which are considered classics in their genre. They are: Affirmations, The Force, Miracles, The Quickening and The Trick to Money is Having Some. Stuart's books have been translated into 15 languages. www.stuartwilde.com

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1 A Visit from Aunt FéChapter 2 The Return of Aunt FéChapter 3 Aunt Fé Moves In with the FedermannsChapter 4 Aunt Fé’s legacyFrom Aunt Fé’s vade mecumA List of Proverbs and Quotations

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Money Out Loud belongs in every classroom, every new grad gift list, and in my opinion, every bookshelf no matter your age. Berna has a way of breaking down financial concepts that speaks to the inner kid and grown-up in all of us. You'll definitely want to buy two copies: One for someone you want to inspire, and one for yourself, so you can start (or restart) your financial journey together." — Tiffany Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good With Money "Berna Anat has captured the humanity of personal finance, proving that money doesn't have to be a heartless and dusty affair. This book will speak to a new generation of wealth builders, including those who belong to communities of color that have long been ignored by the financial industry." — Delyanne Barros, host of CNN’s Diversifying "Berna Anat is everybody's fun, money savvy auntie, helping you shake your imposter syndrome and hype yourself up. A true supporter of women and BIPOC, she blends sass with savings, and charisma with career, to help make money fun again." — Vivian Tu, Founder and CEO of Your Rich BFF "Money Out Loud has an answer to every question a beginner has wondered about money, and how to use it to make a better life and world.” — Nayda Okamoto, cofounder of August and author of Period Power "An empowering guide to financial literacy that goes beyond budgeting to exploring the unspoken stories about money: shame, trauma, inequities, and more. With compassion and ample humor, Anat offers a pathway to rewrite our money stories and ultimately heal our relationship to money." — Michelle MiJung Kim, award-winning author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change. "A reassuring guide to financial literacy, including reducing anxiety, getting out of debt, saving, and perhaps even changing the world. An outstanding personal finance book that reads like a fun conversation with a smart friend." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "In addition to covering the basics (financial habits, aka “Your Money Story," budgeting, bank accounts, savings, debt, credit, student loans, investing, and financial activism), [Anat] explores topics not often mentioned in other finance books, such as the financial impact of systemic inequity that exists for Black and brown folks, advice for the undocumented, mutual aid funds, land tax, and socially responsible investing. A refreshing, honest, useful tell-it-like-it-is financial guide." — Booklist (starred review)

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Book SynopsisDo you want to get to the stage - soon - where you are truly financially independent, able to use your money in the way you''d like, and be completely confident in your ability to take care of yourself and your family? That is a universal desire, but many of us regard wealth and financial independence as a goal which we''ll likely never achieve - there are just too many bills that need paying and there is a widespread belief that the money game is rigged. Even people who win the lottery or inherit money often seem to wind up losing it. The evidence suggests you can''t win a game that you don''t understand - even if you start out winning - because you never understood the game in the first place.So how can you win with money? How can you create independent wealth and hold on to it? This inspiring book by self-made multi-millionaire Rob Moore explains the rules of the game, shares simple tricks for managing money better, details how to create a plan for an ambitious fu

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Book SynopsisThis informative book empowers young learners to take charge of their personal finances by exploring what money is. It includes a table of contents, informative sidebars, a That’s Amazing! special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers title is at the Pioneer level, aligned to reading levels of grades 1-2 and interest levels of grades 1-3.

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Book SynopsisWhy does rain make chocolate more expensive? How does music make people spend more? Where does gold grow on trees? Who tried to sell the Eiffel tower? Find these answers to these questions and many more in this book full of money facts from around the world, from ancient coins to cryptocurrency. Each book in this best-selling, award-winning series presents 100 bite-sized topics, with bold, graphic illustrations and clear text. Perfect for dipping in and out of, and for sharing with family and friends.

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Book SynopsisContains 16 photocopiable lessons focusing on vocabulary we use to deal with money. Readings relate borrowing, saving, earning, investing, insurance, taxes, credit cards, and other topics. An (optional) downloadable audio program is available for Money.

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