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Jake van der Kamp''s new book tells readers how broking REALLY works.
By Steven Irvine | 26 November 2001
Gordon Chang''s book points out some contradictions in China''s economy, but rather overstates his cas.e
By Dan Slater | 10 September 2001
The book is worth reading for its anecdotes, its interviews and the data it provides.
By Jim Rohwer | 31 July 2001
The story of Gucci, combining business and fashion, is guaranteed to have you turning the pages.
By Sara Gay Forden | 31 July 2001
dramatizes real people, bounces them off his own intellect, and creates beautiful flowing prose that makes the reader collude with his assessments.
By Michael Lewis | 26 July 2001
The story of the transformation of a trading company into an empire in India.
By John Keay | 18 July 2001
Lee gives an historical account of Singapore''s development, while also recounting some of his personal achievements during his time as prime minister.
By Lee Kuan Yew | 23 January 2001
A stimulating read about the future of the region, offering a host of great anecdotes, by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
By Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn | 27 November 2000
An ill-timed, if interesting, series of interviews conducted at the height of the internet frenzy.
By Leo Gough (John Wiley) | 20 October 2000
Facts, figures and stories on how the global entertainment industry is big business.
By Michael J Wolf | 16 October 2000
The story of a stockbroker, hugely successful in 1930s Hong Kong, now largely forgotten.
By Vaudine England | 3 October 2000
A biblical approach to analyzing the world’s most talented value investor.
By Lawrence A. Cunningham | 18 September 2000
Most of the interviews are characterized by perceptive thinking, making this a book well worth dipping into.
By Andrew Leeming | 18 September 2000
The latest offering from the author of Liar''s Poker is incisive, uniquely researched, and above all hilariously written.
By Michael Lewis | 14 September 2000
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