Take Two
When Markets Collide
by Mohamed El-Erian
Winner of the 2008 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year award, this book puts the global financial turmoil in its proper context. It gives the reader the tools to interpret the markets, benefit from global change and navigate risks. The chief executive of Pacific Investment Management describes how global growth is now influenced by nations that previously had little influence, while the emergence of derivative products that have changed the behaviour of many markets has happened without a corresponding upgrade of the regulatory infrastructure. The author predicts how the financial market will develop, focusing on how to capitalise on the new landscape while limiting exposure to new risks. He explains how to think about new opportunities and risks, construct a portfolio to reflect the changes, protect it against systematic risk and how to assess the impact of central banks and financial policies around the world.
Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
by Kevin Zraly
With the holiday season upon us, what better investment is there than a foundation of wine knowledge that you can show off at dinner parties? This classic tome is written by the founder of the Windows on the World Wine School, who is the most famous and entertaining wine educator in the United States. This comprehensive course starts off with eight classes that describe the different types of wines from around the world and how they are classified. It explains basics such as 'What is a chateau?' before tackling topics such as how to match wine with food, how to buy wines for a personal cellar and the business of wine. Updated with the latest wine lists and labels, this new edition will also include 16 pages of quizzes, two at the end of each chapter, to test readers on their wine knowledge.
