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The New Geography of Innovation: The global contest for breakthrough technologies

"The US is the source of just about all the technologies that define modern life: personal computers, operating systems, smartphones, e-commerce, web browsers, email, search engines, social networks, electric cars and the rest. And most of the tech companies that created and monetized these technologies are also in the US. In this book Mehran Gul, the winner of the Financial Times/McKinsey Bracken Bower Prize, asks: is that changing? Less than a decade ago, the sentiment towards Chinese tech companies was often dismissive and complacent. Now the alarm bells are ringing. But as the commentariat pontificates how the US–China tech battle will play out, an equally interesting question to ask is: are there more Chinas out there? Places no one is taking seriously now that might turn out to be massively competitive sooner than we think. Samsung, a South Korean conglomerate, competes with Apple to be the world’s largest manufacturer of smartphones. Arm, founded in the UK, develops chip designs that are used in more than 90 per cent of all mobile devices. Spotify, based in Sweden, is the most popular music streaming service in the world. That’s not all. The world’s most important semiconductor company, TSMC, is in Taiwan. The other most important company in the semiconductor industry, ASML, is in the Netherlands. Some of the world’s best-known games like Minecraft, Candy Crush and Angry Birds came from gaming studios in the Nordics. Nearly all the major electric battery manufacturers like CATL, LG, and SK On are in Asia. This is a story about technology and the places where it finds its way into the world. Silicon Valley has for half a century been unrivalled in spinning out technologies and fast-growing, high-value, billion-dollar-plus tech companies, the Apples, Facebooks, Googles of the world, that made it the centre for the most rapid creation of wealth in human history. Its secrets are spreading to more places. The geography of innovation is shifting. The world has a lot more high-value tech companies than ever before, growing a lot faster than ever before, in a lot more places than ever before. This is a book about these places."

Mehran Gul (Author), David Thorpe (Narrator)

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The Wealth Ladder: Proven Strategies for Every Step of Your Financial Life

"Brought to you by Penguin. If you've been spinning your wheels trying to get ahead financially, working more hours, or chasing the latest financial trends, but still find yourself stuck, the problem might not be your work ethic, your boss, or even bad luck. The real issue is likely your approach. But what if there was a better way? A new framework for understanding how to build wealth that actually works—not some get-rich-quick scheme or one-size-fits-all solution, but a philosophy that fundamentally changes how you think about money. Enter The Wealth Ladder. This revolutionary system doesn’t tell you what to do; it teaches you how to think about your finances. In a world where interest rates, careers, and desires are always shifting, why should your strategy for building wealth stay the same? It shouldn’t. Instead, you need a solid framework that adapts with you throughout your financial journey. The Wealth Ladder breaks down wealth into levels, each requiring a different strategy. What gets you from Level 1 to Level 2 is not the same strategy that will get you from Level 5 to Level 6. Throughout the book, you’ll learn which strategies are best suited for each level, allowing you to tailor your approach as you climb higher. This framework will fundamentally change how you look at your finances, and the financial choices you make. Because the difference between those who build wealth and those who don't isn’t just about hard work—it's about following the right strategies and focusing time and energy where it matters most. With The Wealth Ladder, you won't need to guess where to put your focus. The path to financial success is clear; the only question left is, are you ready to climb? 'An excellent book' Scott Galloway 'Refreshingly honest' Annie Duke © Nick Maggiulli 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Nick Maggiulli (Author), Nick Maggiulli (Narrator)

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Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram

"Finance expert Doug Lynam offers a groundbreaking exploration of our complex relationship with money, budgeting, and finances through the transformative lens of the Enneagram. Confront financial fears, engage with money habits and behaviors, and develop a personal understanding of how the mind and personality affect money decisions. With compassion, wisdom, and humor, Lynam will guide readers on a journey to financial health and personal growth. Drawing from his diverse experiences as a marine, monk, and money manager, Lynam introduces readers to our 'money monsters', which correspond to our Enneagram type and attachment style to money. These archetypes represent our deepest financial fears and self-sabotaging behaviors. But Lynam doesn't just identify our financial foibles-he provides a clear, actionable path to overcome them. With sharp wit and profound understanding, he shows you how to: - recognize and understand your money monster's origins in your childhood experiences; - identify and understand your 'ego addictions' and their impact on your financial decisions; - transform your financial vices into virtues, creating a foundation for lasting abundance; - discover your unique 'sacred gift' and how to use it to build wealth and create positive change in the world; and - adjust how you earn, save, and invest to become a money master. Taming Your Money Monster isn't just about improving your bank balance-it's about healing your relationship with money on a deep, spiritual level. Lynam's approach acknowledges that true financial mastery comes from aligning your monetary practices with your deepest values and authentic self. This is more than a financial advice book-it's a compassionate guide to personal growth, spiritual enlightenment, and financial freedom. Because when we heal our relationship with money, we heal our relationship with ourselves. Tables and diagrams can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."

Doug Lynam (Author), Tom Parks (Narrator)

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Financial Valuation: Applications and Models, Book + Website (5th Edition)

"Financial Valuation: Applications and Models provides authoritative reference and practical guidance on the appropriate, defensible way to prepare and present business valuations. With contributions by thirty top experts in the field, this updated edition provides an essential resource for those seeking the most up-to-date methods, with a strong emphasis on applications and models. Coverage includes the latest approaches to the valuation of closely held businesses, nonpublic entities, intangibles, and other assets, with comprehensive discussion on valuation theory, a consensus view on application, and the tools to make it happen. This fifth edition has been revised throughout, introducing new and extended coverage of essential topics like: S Corps, discounts for lack of marketability, cost of capital resources, cash flow methods, depositions and trials, and more. Packed with examples and models to help navigate valuation projects, this book is an excellent practical tool for working professionals. It also provides hundreds of expert tips and best practices in clear, easy-to-follow language."

James R. Hitchner (Author), David Stifel (Narrator)

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The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That 'Win-Win' Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice

"The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That 'Win-Win' Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice describes former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) Ken Wilcox's firsthand challenges he encountered in four years 'on the ground' trying to establish a joint venture between SVB and the Chinese government to fund local innovation design—and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) efforts to systematically sabotage the project and steal SVB's business model. This book provides actionable advice drawn from meticulous notes Wilcox took from interviews with people from all walks of Chinese life, including Party and non-Party members, the business elite, and domestic workers. Describing a China he found fascinating and maddeningly complex, this book explores topics including difficulties in transplanting SVB's model to China, from misunderstandings about titles and responsibilities to pitched battles over toilet design; ethics and practices widely adopted by Chinese businesses today and why China must be met with realistic expectations; and Wilcox's own honest missteps and the painfully learned lessons that came afterwards. Engrossing, enlightening, and entertaining, The China Business Conundrum is an essential cautionary tale and guidebook for all Western bankers, C-suite executives, consultants, and entrepreneurs seeking to do business within China."

Ken Wilcox (Author), Mitch Crawford (Narrator)

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The Deals of Warren Buffett Volume 4: Making the World's Most Respected Company

"In this fourth volume of The Deals of Warren Buffett, we trace Buffett's journey as he made Berkshire Hathaway the most respected company in the world. When we left Buffett at the end of Volume 3 towards the end of the 1990s, he was leading the largest corporation in America and his personal fortune had reached $40 billion. In this enthralling next instalment, we follow Buffett's investment deals over the first few years of the 21st century, as Berkshire grew to become a giant with annual profits north of $4 billion. Buffett, then in his early 70s, was still tap dancing to work, thoroughly enjoying analysing companies, finding bargains and interacting with his growing team of managers. By studying the decision-making that went into his investment deals and the successful and unsuccessful outcomes, we can learn from Buffett and become better investors ourselves. During this period, exploiting the low prices following the dot-com crash, Buffett made investments in the following companies: MidAmerican Energy, CORT, Moody's, H&R Block, Shaw Industries, Star Furniture, Jordan's Furniture, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Justin Boot, Acme Brick, Benjamin Moore and CTB. For each of these deals, investing expert and Buffett historian Glen Arnold dives into unprecedented detail to analyse the investment rationale, the stories of the individuals involved and, where possible, the profits Buffett made."

Glen Arnold (Author), Leighton Pugh (Narrator)

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Options Trading 101: From Understanding the Types of Options and Creating a Trade Plan to Analyzing

"Minimize risk and maximize profit with options trading and explore the ins and outs of this popular investment strategy in this engaging, informative, and easy-to-understand guide. Want to make money options trading but don't know where to start? Are you unsure as to what options trading even is? Is options trading the right strategy for you? Options Trading 101 has the answers to all these questions and more. From explaining what options are and how they differ from stocks in addition to going over key terms, such as calls, puts, strike price, and expiration dates, you will get a crash course in options trading to help you start making money fast. You'll also find fundamental strategies for trading options, including buying calls and puts, and the risks and rewards associated with each. To build on a solid foundation, the book offers information on technical and fundamental analysis, helping you understand how to evaluate market trends and make informed decisions. Additionally, risk management techniques and the importance of setting trading goals are emphasized to ensure long-term success. By the end of the book, you'll be confident in your understanding of options trading and be ready to begin your trading journey with a clean and informed strategy."

James Royal (Author), Kirby Heyborne (Narrator)

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Let's Retire Retirement: How to Enjoy Life to the Fullest—Now and Later

"USA TODAY BESTSELLER Reimagine the traditional idea of retirement and discover how to create a working life you love. We’ve been told that traditional retirement is the ultimate goal, that life will be better in the future than it is now. We’ve bought into this idea so thoroughly that we continue doing work we don’t enjoy right now for the promise of better days once we retire. In Let's Retire Retirement, financial advisor Derek Coburn challenges the traditional concept of retirement and offers a compelling vision for a more fulfilling life. He explores the origins of retirement, debunking outdated myths and presenting a new approach that aligns with modern realities. Through relatable anecdotes and thought-provoking insights, he guides readers to rethink their long-term goals and embrace a life of continuous growth and satisfaction. Let's Retire Retirement is more than just a guide—it's a manifesto for living a balanced, joyful life without the constraints of a traditional retirement plan."

Derek Coburn, Sara Stibitz (Author), Derek Coburn (Narrator)

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Inheritocracy: It’s Time to Talk About the Bank of Mum and Dad

"Brought to you by Penguin. The Sunday Times Bestseller! Many of us grew up believing in a meritocracy, where hard work and a good education brings rewards. Go to university, get a job, put in the hours and things will be OK. That’s what we were told – but the reality is that life chances and opportunities are no longer shaped by what we learn or earn but by whether we have access to the Bank of Mum and Dad. We’re living in an inheritocracy, where parental support is what matters most – whether that’s covering the cost of university, stumping up for a house deposit or helping with childcare. And let’s be honest, this isn’t something we like to talk about with our friends, families or as a society. It’s a modern taboo. In this timely and revealing book, generational expert Eliza Filby explores the emergence of this inheritocracy through her own life story, revealing how her family’s financial circumstances shaped everything from her education to her dating life, from her career to her class identity. Inheritocracy is a thought-provoking and candid blend of memoir and cultural commentary, told through Eliza’s humorous and insightful voice. With trillions of pounds set to be passed down the generations over the next two decades, a significant divide is emerging between those who can rely on family wealth and those who can’t. Inheritocracy offers a fresh, captivating and honest look at our recent past and a future that will be shaped – for better or worse – by family fortunes. © Eliza Filby 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025"

Eliza Filby (Author), Eliza Filby (Narrator)

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Plan Your Prosperity: The Only Retirement Guide You'll Ever Need, Starting Now-Whether You're 22, 52

"In the newly revised second edition of Plan Your Prosperity, renowned investment adviser Ken Fisher delivers a practical and insightful new discussion of why all your investing should be done with an eye toward retirement. You'll learn how to think about investing for retirement and learn to understand key concepts like time horizons, return expectations, and cash flow needs. You’ll discover how to select an appropriate retirement benchmark and how to determine how much you need to save each year to achieve your retirement goal. The book also includes: ● A comprehensive, workable strategy to develop your own retirement investing plan or work with a professional to do that while avoiding common pitfalls ● Techniques for avoiding harmful myths about retirement saving and investing, like complex and expensive annuities and other products ● Hands-on strategies for figuring out how much income you need to ensure the maintenance of your lifestyle in retirement Perfect for working people at any stage of their career who are interested in working toward financial security and independence, Plan Your Prosperity is a must-listen roadmap to successful investing and saving."

Ken Fisher (Author), John Guccion (Narrator)

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The Fun Finance Formula

"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 your relationship with wealth — and love the process of growing it too. With Queenie’s simple but transformative principles for managing your money, you can balance saving and investing with the day-to-day spending that matters most to you. People who have fun with their goals are way more likely to crush them. Just like Olympians love their sport, you can love building wealth. You’ll quickly see that growing your money can be exciting, rewarding … and even a little addictive! Through practical strategies, real-life examples and simple tools for making smart financial decisions, Queenie makes even the most daunting money topics feel manageable. From budgeting and debt to investing and planning for the future, The Fun Finance Formula has you covered. - Smash your financial goals: Understand where your money goes and take simple, practical steps to manage it more effectively. - Feel good about money: Get confident about your financial decisions, overcome common fears and money myths and manage your finances with less stress. - Build long-term wealth: Get started with investing in shares and achieve big goals like buying a home. - Spend guilt-free where it counts: Saving isn’t just about hoarding cash — it’s about spending it on the stuff that really matters! It’s time to stop stressing and start managing your money in a way that makes you happy. The Fun Finance Formula will empower you to make informed financial choices and build a future you can feel proud of."

Queenie Tan (Author), Queenie Tan (Narrator)

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Two-Comma Wealth: Investment, Tax, and Estate Strategies to Consider When Your Net Worth Exceeds a M

"Two-comma wealth is the American Dream. We see million-dollar prizes offered on countless game shows, and often as kids we fantasize about what we could do with that much money. So when you've worked hard, made strategic choices, and find yourself standing at the threshold of that new chapter in your life, it's only natural to wonder, “Where do I go from here?” Becoming a millionaire brings a new level of responsibility: the decisions you make can have a profound impact on your financial future and the legacy you leave behind. This can be overwhelming, especially when financial pundits on TV, podcasters, fad investors, and maybe even your brother-in-law or neighbor are all telling you what they think you should do with your money. In Two-Comma Wealth, financial advisor George Stefanou, a twice-recognized Forbes Best-In-State Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisor*, draws on his more than fifteen years of professional experience partnering with clients to manage their wealth and investments, tax considerations, and estate strategies to help you confidently navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that come with two-comma wealth. You’ll learn how to not only responsibly manage and navigate the complexities of wealth, but also translate it into true, lasting happiness."

George Stefanou (Author), Chris Abell (Narrator)

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