Accounting & Finance Audiobooks | Business & Economics

Surviving Wall Street: A Tale of Triumph, Tragedy, and Timing

"Surviving Wall Street portrays the dramatic transformation of the investment banking business in recent decades through the tumultuous saga of one firm (Greenhill & Co., a specialist in mergers and acquisitions) and one man (Scott Bok, the longtime CEO of that firm). Written in the style of an adventure tale, this book is also a 'coming of age' story for a naive young man who came to Wall Street and managed to grab a front-row seat for a period of epic change. Listeners will gain an insider's perspective on an M&A firm's journey from start-up to wildly successful first-of-a-kind IPO and later to a sale to a major global bank; numerous crises that rocked Greenhill and all of Wall Street, including the dot-com crash, global financial crisis, and pandemic; how the creation of new firms and mergers or collapses of old ones have driven the evolution and growth of the industry; and the author's role in a battle for control of the University of Pennsylvania that featured activist shareholder and corporate takeover tactics. A firsthand account of deals and dealmakers told from inside the boardroom, Surviving Wall Street will captivate those wanting to understand the dramatic evolution and expansion of Wall Street, as well as younger listeners hoping to chart their own path to success in this Darwinian industry."

Scott L. Bok (Author), Chris Sorensen (Narrator)

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Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System

"In Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial System, Matt Sekerke and Steve H. Hanke deliver a rigorous and fascinating exploration of the monetary economy. You'll find a detailed and clear roadmap of how and why fiat money is created and destroyed, its connections to the broader economy, and the objective mechanisms that underwrite and maintain its value. In their exploration, Sekerke and Hanke solve many problems and puzzles and shed light on several important questions: ● Why economists misunderstand the structure and function of the monetary system ● The central role of the commercial banking system in fiat money regimes, and why commercial banks are not like other financial intermediaries ● The economic and regulatory constraints on bank money creation ● How the 'banks' that dominate the international financial landscape distort the lines between banking and capital markets business Sekerke and Hanke also trace important post-crisis policy developments and sketch the broad strokes of a new operating model that would restore the performance of the monetary system and make better use of aggregate savings."

Matt Sekerke, Steve H. Hanke (Author), John Patrick Walsh (Narrator)

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Better Value Investing: Improve your results as a value investor

"This audiobook is narrated by an Authorised Voice Replica. Practical and powerful improvements for value investors Buying undervalued shares and selling when the price is many times greater has a natural appeal - and research shows it works. But not all value investors are successful. As Andrew Hunt shows in this must-read new book, many are guilty of common errors in their planning and execution and these critically undermine their success. Better Value Investing provides a straightforward framework to help all value investors improve, showing them what to focus on and what to cut out in order to be successful. Supported by the latest empirical research, 15 years of real investing experience, studies of what the top investors have said and done, and wide reading, Andrew Hunt reveals: - how financial strength is at the heart of value investing - why to invest like an owner - the importance of contrarianism - why you should buy only the very best bargains - the essentials of constructing and managing a portfolio - how checklists control the process and keep the value investor on track. This concise guide to honing the craft of value investing is essential reading for all value investors new and old. With its help you can concentrate on what is important, cut out errors and achieve what you set out to do, making you a better value investor."

Andrew Hunt (Author), Digital Voice George E (Narrator)

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Excess Returns: A comparative study of the methods of the world's greatest investors

"This audiobook is narrated by an Authorised Voice Replica. An analysis of the investment approach of the world's top investors, showing how to achieve market-beating returns It is possible to beat the market. Taking this as a starting point, Excess Returns sets out to explore how exactly the most famous investors in the world have done it, year after year, sometimes by huge margins. Excess Returns is not a superficial survey of what investors have said about what they do. Rather, Frederik Vanhaverbeke applies a forensic analysis to hundreds of books, articles, letters and speeches made by dozens of top investors over the last century and synthesises his findings into a definitive blueprint of how exactly these investment legends have gone about their work. Among the legends whose work has been studied are Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Anthony Bolton, Peter Lynch, Charles Munger, Joel Greenblatt, Seth Klarman, David Einhorn, Daniel Loeb, Lou Simpson, Prem Watsa and many more. Among the revealing insights, you will learn of the striking similarities in the craft of great investors, crucial subtleties in their methods that are ignored by many, and the unconscious errors investors commonly make and how these are counter to successful investing. Special attention is given to two often overlooked areas: effective investment philosophy and investment intelligence. The investing essentials covered include: - Finding bargain shares - Making a quantitative and qualitative business analysis - Valuation methods - Investing throughout the business cycle - Timing buy and sell decisions - And much, much more! Excess Returns is full of timeless and practical insights, presented in a unique style, to help investors focus on the most promising opportunities and lead the way to beating the market."

Frederik Vanhaverbeke (Author), Digital Voice Daniel E (Narrator)

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How to Get Lucky: 13 techniques for discovering and taking advantage of life's good breaks

"This audiobook is narrated by an Authorised Voice Replica. Max Gunther's lost classic, now in a new Classics edition. Some people think you're either born lucky or not. But what if you could actively get lucky? As Max Gunther shows in this page-turning classic, some people really are luckier than others - and not by accident. Lucky people arrange their lives in characteristic patterns. They tend to position themselves in the path of onrushing luck; they tend to go where events are moving fastest and where they can find their lucky break Lucky people take risks but not silly ones. They stick with a cause, a job, or a partner, but not when all hope is lost. In short, they move with life, not against it. This book gives you 13 different techniques by which you can discover and take advantage of life's good breaks, while minimising the effects of its bad ones."

Max Gunther (Author), Digital Voice Antoni E (Narrator)

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The Very, Very Rich and How They Got That Way: The Spectacular Success Stories of 15 Men Who Made it

"This audiobook is narrated by an Authorised Voice Replica. Max Gunther's classic study of the super rich - now back in a new edition. The Very, Very Rich and How They Got That Way provides revealing insights into the intriguing world of big money, recounting the spectacular success stories of 15 people who made it to the very, very top. In 1972, Max Gunther invited readers to take a journey with him through a gallery of America's most prominent millionaires. The inhabitants framed here are by no means merely ordinary millionaires, though - the minimum qualifying standard to be considered for inclusion was ownership of assets valued at $100 million or more (the equivalent of $650 million today). This classic is now nearly 50 years old but its value endures, since the key steps on the route to wealth do not change with time. These secrets can be learned from, adapted and applied by anyone today."

Max Gunther (Author), Digital Voice Brian E (Narrator)

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How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market: Now Revised & Updated for the 21st Century

"How did a world-famous dancer with no knowledge of the stock market, or of finance in general, make 2 million dollars in the stock market in 18 months starting with only $10,000? Darvas is legendary, and with good reason. In this new edition: How I Made $2,000,000 in the Stock Market: Now Revised & Updated for the 21st Century Steve Burns uses his experience to offer explanations as to why the methods are still reliable. Updating a classic book is a monumental task. The basic philosophy of the writer cannot be changed. Steve Burns approach this work with the eye of a master restorer who looks at a classical painting that is being refurbished. He carefully studied the text to bring Nicolas Darvas wisdom into the twenty-first century. Steve Burns illuminate the dramatic changes in the market to show how Nicolas Darvas principles are more useful now than ever."

Nicolas Darvas, Steve Burns (Author), Jason McCoy, Ronald Eastwood (Narrator)

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Profit by Investing in Real Estate: Tax Lien and Deeds Earn Safe, Secured, and Fixed Returns

"Tax liens offer the same benefits as a mortgage, with even more safety. A tax lien takes a priority over any other lien on a piece of property. When you buy or broker tax lien certificates, you get the total security of the real estate on which the tax lien has been placed, as well as being in the senior position on any other liens that might exist. The tax liens business is creating a whole new generation of success stories, and you can share in the wealth whether you are looking for: *A total career change *A part-time source of income *A work-from-home opportunity *Supplemental retirement income *Full-blown self-employment"

Thomas C. Lee (Author), Jason McCoy (Narrator)

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Creating Residual and Passive Income in Real Estate

"Creating Residual and Passive Income in Real Estate by Michael Lundberg is a concise and practical guide for anyone looking to escape the cycle of trading time for money by building wealth through rental properties. Drawing from his own experience, Lundberg explains how he transitioned from a traditional job to financial independence by developing streams of passive income through real estate investing. The book outlines the mindset shift required to succeed, breaks down the five ways rental properties generate income, and offers a clear, step-by-step process to acquire and manage rental units. Ideal for beginners, this book empowers readers to take actionable steps toward achieving lasting financial freedom."

Michael Lundberg (Author), Jason McCoy (Narrator)

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How A Nobody Became A Somebody

"Howard E. Rubin, M.S., M.P.H., M.S., Ph.D. earned a B.S.in Biology from Guilford College in 3.5 years. He earned an M.S. in Medical Microbiology from Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine in 1.5 years. From the University of Michigan, In less than 4 years, he earned an M.P.H. in Water Quality, an M.S. in Environmental Health, and a Ph.D. in Public Health. He was an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University where he studied the biodegradation of man-made chemicals in nature. He was a research scientist at Rutgers University where he studied microbial ecology. He spent over 20 years in the environmental field as an Environmental Health Scientist and Environmental Toxicologist working for environmental consulting firms, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Department of Health. He has also taught Medical Microbiology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Molecular Biology, Toxicology, and Anatomy and Physiology as an adjunct professor at several Universities. This was accomplished despite: 1) Having a learning disability: 2) Repeating fourth grade; 3) Not being prepared for college-level work; 4) Being told by his high school guidance counselor that he did not have the necessary IQ to succeed in college; and 5) Having no support from friends or family and being continuously put down. He took this as a challenge causing him to set high goals for himself, which he exceeded despite these obstacles. This book not only recounts Dr. Rubin’s personal victories but also serves as a roadmap for readers seeking inspiration and guidance to conquer their own hurdles."

Howard E. Rubin, Ms, Mph, Phd (Author), Warren John Deacon (Narrator)

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Attitude, Abundance and Action: How to Create Motivation, Mindset and Magic Around Money

"Were you raised with an understanding about money? Not many of us were. Do you feel that whatever you seem to do, you can't get ahead? Or that all you do is work, work, work without having a clear goal? In Attitude, Abundance & Action, well-loved and highly experienced financial planner Kath Orman exposes the secret: it's not all about the money! Kath offers strategies, exercises and a wealth of information to put you more in charge of your financial situation - and your life. 'Money mindset impacts almost every aspect of your life. Kath Orman draws on her experience and success as a financial adviser and lifestyle coach to gently guide you through discovering your money mindset and she provides practical and proven strategies.' - David Penglase, Behavioural scientist and author of Living in the Light of Day In this book, Kath gives you the tools to make the changes you need to in your life: Attitude - realise how your thoughts and preconceived ideas are holding you back. Abundance -understand what abundance means to you and how to attract more of it. Action - increase your knowledge and awareness about money and take the steps to make the changes you need"

Kath Orman Dip FP, Cfp (Author), Kath Orman Dip FP, Cfp (Narrator)

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Injected With Purpose: The Startup Story Of A Bold Brand With A Shot At Changing Lives

"'Injected with Purpose' is the raw, real, and relentlessly inspiring story of how one woman turned injections into empowerment—and built a bold wellness brand with a cult following. Rachele Kennedy didn’t just start a business—she sparked a movement. From mall kiosks to franchising, this book takes you behind the scenes of B12 RX & MORE®, blending grit, grind, and a whole lot of growth. Whether you're chasing health, healing, or your own startup dream, this story will remind you: the best version of you is always worth betting on."

Ilana Rachele Kennedy (Author), Sarra Blok (Narrator)

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