Business, Finance & Law Books

The life and times of Warren Buffett. This book features his work opinions, struggles, triumphs, follies and wisdom. It provides insight into his character and life, distilling the principles and philosophies that have guided him on a path to extraordinary success and esteem.

New edition for 2007 taking into account changes to the exam from April 07. The building industry requires that employees must be trained, tested and qualified in construction site Health and Safety. This book by the Construction Industry Testing Board is the only publication available that contains all the information necessary for candidates to prepare for their CITB test. Full Title:- All the .

BBC Business Editor Robert Peston lifts the lid on credit crunch Britain and the rise of the super-rich.

Ever wondered what it's like to get people to do whatever you want, whenever you want? We all know people who are incredibly persuasive. With effortless charm, they manage to somehow gain our trust, interest and support, time and time again. Is it a gift they are born with? Is it all an illusion? No, it's the art of persuasion and you can learn it too. We all rely heavily on our persuasive ...

A guide to success in business and in life. From its creation as a mail-order record company to the literal launch of Virgin Galactic, Virgin is one of the premier 'way-of-life' brands in the world, trusted and enjoyed by many millions of people.

Written by the Home Office Life in the UK Advisory Group, the people who set the citizenship test, this test book helps you pass the Citizenship test.

Everyone wants to succeed in life. But what causes some of us to be more successful than others? This book aims to change the way you think about business and the world. It also seeks to shatter the illusions of people around the world by teaching them how to recognize randomness.

Yes! is full of practical tips based on recent academic research that shows how the psychology of persuasion can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in improving their ability to persuade others - whether in the workplace, at home or even on the internet.

Offers a cogent picture of the rapidly changing world financial system. This book provides a blueprint for capitalizing on the phenomenal opportunities available in the investment landscape, while minimizing the challenging set of risks.

Reveals what actually goes on inside our heads when we see an advertisement, hear a marketing slogan. This book shows the extent to which we deceive ourselves when we think we are making considered decisions. It shows how factors as varied as childhood memories and religious belief come together to influence our decisions and shape our tastes.

Asking questions about human motivation and living and reaching some conclusions, this book aims to be at the heart of things we see and do and the subjects that bedevil us: from parenting to crime, sport to politics, fat to cheating, fear to traffic jams.

Goldman Sachs is without peer in the world of finance. And yet the mystery of how Goldman Sachs accomplishes record profits, year after year, remains. This work reveals the key events and decisions that tell the colourful, character-driven story of Goldman Sachs.

From an ice cream van to Dragons' Den - the autobiography of self-made multi-millionaire Duncan Bannatyne

Exposes the shock doctors and offers information and connections that show how the shock doctors' beliefs dominate our world - and how this domination has been achieved. This book tells the tale of how a few are making a killing while more are getting killed.

Designed specifically for students, Blackstone's Statutes lead the market in providing a carefully selected, regularly updated, and well sourced collection of legislation for the core subjects and major options offered on the law syllabus. Each title is ideal for use throughout the course and in exams.

The bestselling business guru who brought us Purple Cow and The Dip offers his first (and totally unique) book about leadership.

Written in jargon-free language, this dictionary provides concise entries on the major terms, concepts, processes, and organization of the English legal system. It includes weblinks, feature entries, and a supplement on legal writing and citation. It is meant for students, professionals, and the general reader needing clarification of legal terms.