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020			_a9781473612235
082			_a650.0973 _bBRO
100			_aBrooks, John _d1920-1993
245			_aBusiness adventures : _btwelve classic tales from the world of Wall Street / _cJohn Brooks.
260			_aNew York : _bOpen Road Integrated Media, _c2014.
300			_avi, 459 pages ; _c21 cm.
500			_aIncludes index.
505			_aThe fluctuation: the little crash in '62 -- The fate of the Edsel: a cautionary tale -- The federal income tax: its history and peculiarities -- A reasonable amount of time: insiders at Texas Gulf Sulphur -- Xerox Xerox Xerox Xerox -- Making the customers whole: the death of a president -- The impacted philosophers: non-communication at GE -- The last great corner: a company called Piggly Wiggly -- A second sort of life: David E. Lilienthal, businessman -- Stockholder season: annual meetings and corporate power -- One free bite: a man, his knowledge, and his job -- In defense of sterling: the bankers, the pound, and the dollar.
520			_aFrom Wall Street to Main Street, John Brooks, longtime contributor to the New Yorker, brings to life in vivid fashion twelve classic and timeless tales of corporate and financial life in America What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at GE and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened. Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. John Brooks's insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself. Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers ... Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
650			_aBusinesspeople . _vCase studies. _z United States
650			_aCorporations _vCase studies. _z United States
650			_aStock exchanges _vCase studies. _zUnited States
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