388 results for 'Banker, Ashok'

This collection of essays pays tribute to economist Ashok Mitra, bringing together diverse perspectives from his professional friends and colleagues. A common thread runs through the articles: the...

A gripping tale of murder and corruption in the high-stakes world of horse racing. When an investment banker arranges the purchase of a champion racehorse, he uncovers a sinister plot that threatens...

The Billionaire Banker by Georgia Le Carre is an erotic romance novel that explores the darker side of wealth and power. When Lana Bloom's mother falls ill, she is faced with a difficult decision: to...

The Warriors and the Bankers by Alan Butler and Stephen Dafoe For centuries, the fate of the Knights Templar has been shrouded in mystery. Arrested in 1307, dissolved in 1312, and executed by 1314,...

Billions For The Bankers-Debts For The People by John Larry FlinchpaughThis book provides a critical examination of the international bankers and the privately owned Federal Reserve System, which has...

A return trip to his ancestral homeland becomes a fight for survival when Bob Vanags takes a job at Turaida Bank in Latvia. As he delves into the world of financial fraud and corruption, he finds...

A humorous take on the banking industry, this book presents 101 alternative uses for bankers who have been involved in questionable practices. With a tongue-in-cheek approach, Robert Pesto explores...

Stanley McKnight's life is one of luxury and excess, but beneath the surface, he's playing a high-stakes game. As a private banker to Russia's richest oligarch, Gagarin, McKnight finds himself caught...

The story behind the 2007 financial crisis reveals a complex web of deceit and manipulation. Bankers and financial regulators worked together to reintroduce opacity into the global financial system,...

Bankers Like Us: Dispatches from an Industry in Transition by Leda Glyptis explores the challenges and complexities of the banking industry as it navigates technological change. The author, with her...

A young woman is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for a powerful and enigmatic man. Her father's life of crime has landed him in a precarious situation, and the only...

The Blind Banker A mysterious break-in at a bank sets off a chain of events that could be too dangerous for even the greatest detectives to handle. This gripping manga adaptation brings together two...

The Lingua Franca of the Corporate Banker by Julia Streets is a humorous guide to navigating the world of corporate jargon. With wit and candour, Streets tackles the often-confusing language used in...

Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the WorldNomi Prins' searing exposé reveals how the 2007-2008 financial crisis turbo-boosted the influence of central bankers, triggering a massive shift in the...

Other People's Money And how the Bankers Use it by Louis Dembitz Brandeis is a seminal work that exposed the predatory practices of big bankers, revealing the true nature of their influence. First...

The decisions of central bankers can have far-reaching consequences. Liaquat Ahamed's magisterial work reveals that the Great Depression was not just a result of external events, but also of the...

Lana Bloom's life is about to take a dramatic turn when she receives devastating news that her mother's illness can only be cured by an expensive treatment. Desperate and alone, Lana walks into a...

A witty and engaging mystery set in Ancient Rome. Marcus Didius Falco, private informer and poet, is commissioned to investigate a gruesome literary murder that has taken over his reading from a...

The Alchemists Inside the Secret World of Central Bankers by Neil Irwin In August 2007, three men who had never been elected to public office became the most powerful figures in the world. Ben...

Heaven's Bankers: A Critical Look at Islamic Finance The global economy is increasingly reliant on a trillion-dollar financial industry that adheres to Sharia law. Governments and corporations in the...

The creation of a new banking infrastructure in the early twentieth century played a pivotal role in establishing the United States as a global financial power. In "Dollars and Dominion", Mary...

The Banker's Wife by Cristina Alger is an immersive thriller that delves into the dark underbelly of the ultra-rich world of banking. When two women, Annabel and Marina, both lose loved ones in...

The financial industry has long struggled with responsible risk-taking. Since the 1980s, banks have transitioned from partnerships to corporations, shifting liability away from individual partners...

The Wall Street Crash of 1929 and the subsequent Great Depression had a profound impact on the world, setting the stage for the horrors of the Second World War. Yet, the economic meltdown could have...

Swimming with Sharks: Inside the World of Banking In 2011, investigative journalist Joris Luyendijk embarked on an unusual assignment - to explore the world of banking. Over two years, he spoke to...

Breaking into investment banking requires more than just a solid understanding of finance and accounting. To succeed in this demanding field, you need to be prepared for the recruitment process,...

The Billionaire Banker Series Box Set 1-3 by Georgia Le CarreA captivating romance series featuring a complex and charismatic billionaire, Blake Law Barrington, and the young woman who captures his...

Buses, Bankers & the Beer of Revenge: An Eccentric Engineer CollectionThis collection of essays gathers together three years' worth of musings from Justin Pollard's 'Eccentric Engineer' column in E&T...

Priests of Prosperity: How Central Bankers Transformed the Postcommunist WorldJuliet Johnson's in-depth study explores the transformation of postcommunist central banks, from command-economy cash...

Priests of Prosperity: How Central Bankers Transformed the Postcommunist WorldJuliet Johnson's in-depth exploration of the postcommunist central banking world reveals how Western-style monetary...

The Anarchist Banker: and Other Portuguese Stories is a collection of short fiction from Portugal, focusing on writing from before World War II. This two-volume selection brings together works by...

Bankers and Bolsheviks: International Finance and the Russian Revolution by Hassan Malik. The story of Russia's economic boom and subsequent default is one of unprecedented foreign investment,...

God's Bankers: A History of Money and Power at the Vatican by Gerald Posner is a meticulously researched exposé that cracks open the Vatican's legendary secrecy. This book is not about faith or...

Busting the Bankers' Club: An Eye-Opening Account of the Failures of Our Financial System and the Path to Meaningful Economic Reform. The global economic system has been brought to its knees twice in...

Lucifer's Banker Uncensored: A Harrowing Account of Corruption and Justice. Bradley C. Birkenfeld's memoir is a gripping behind-the-scenes look at Switzerland's high-net worth banking industry,...

Bankers & Other Rogues: A Brief History of Monetary Crimes by Alexander Del Mar. For over three centuries, certain groups have sought to manipulate currency and control a nation's money supply. This...

Commercial Lending Principles and Practice provides a practical guide to analyzing the creditworthiness of customers and their businesses in today's economic climate. Endorsed by the Chartered Banker...

Jayne-Anne Gadhia's story is one of resilience and determination. From overcoming bullying as a child to building a business from scratch, she shares her candid insights into what it means to be a...

Jonathan Knee's insider account of the investment banking world offers a unique perspective on the boom-and-bust era of the late 1990s and early 2000s. With biting humor and unflinching honesty, Knee...

The American banking industry has grown significantly since the 2008 financial crisis, with six megabanks controlling over 60% of the country's gross domestic product. These institutions have become...

The Banker Ladies: Redefining Economic Co-operation in the Black Diaspora. In the world of finance, traditional institutions often overlook the contributions of Black women. However, through informal...

The eighteenth-century Bank of England was an institution that operated for the benefit of its shareholders, yet came to be considered "a great engine of state". In Virtuous Bankers, Anne Murphy...

The eighteenth-century Bank of England was a private institution that became an integral part of the state. In "Virtuous Bankers: A Day in the Life of the Eighteenth-Century Bank of England", Anne...

Discover the Science Behind Indian Cooking with Masala Lab Krish Ashok's comprehensive guide to Indian cooking delves into the chemistry and science behind the country's diverse culinary traditions...

The Pyramid of Lies: A Story of Ambition and Greed In 2021, Greensill Capital, a financial technology company founded by Lex Greensill, collapsed into administration. This dramatic event was just the...

The Bankers' New Clothes: What's Wrong with Banking and What to Do about It - New and Expanded Edition by Anat Admati and Martin Hellwig. Our banking system is in need of reform. Despite the Global...

Dollman the Musical with Secret Insert for Bankers: A Memoir of an Artist as a Dollmaker by Valentino Zubiri is a unique and thought-provoking self-improvement book. Written as a stage script, it...

The Riccardi of Lucca and Edward I: A Financial Partnership. In the 13th century, Western European monarchs faced significant financial challenges as their traditional revenues struggled to keep pace...

The Dictator by Penelope Sky A prisoner in Cato's fortress, I'm forced to confront my complicated past. My only reason for being alive is the baby growing inside me, but now I'm the enemy of the man...

A groundbreaking narrative of how an elite group of men transformed the American economy and government, dictating foreign and domestic policy, and shaping world history. Nomi Prins uncovers the...

When £5 million of the bank's money is invested in a champion racing stallion stud, Tim Ekaterin takes a significant risk. But when the resulting foals are found to have birth defects, his suspicions...

The Tyrant by Penelope Sky A love torn apart by broken trust and hostility. Cato's walls are impenetrable, but his body is connected to hers, leaving her with a deep longing for forgiveness and...

The Professor, The Banker, And The Suicide King Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time by Michael Craig is a fascinating adventure story that takes readers into an exclusive world. With access to...

John Moss of Otterspool: A Life of Achievement and Controversy This biography sheds new light on the life of John Moss, one of Liverpool's leading businessmen in the Georgian and Victorian era...

Gentlemen Bankers: The World of J. P. Morgan delves into the intricate social and economic networks that enabled one of America's most influential financiers to thrive. At the turn of the twentieth...

The World's Banker: A Story of Failed States, Financial Crises and the Wealth and Poverty of Nations by Sebastian Mallaby. In 1995, James Wolfensohn took the reins as president of the World Bank,...

Big Oil and Their Bankers in the Persian Gulf is an extraordinary expose of the powers and events that are exacting a heavy toll on us. This book pulls back the covers to reveal a centuries-old cabal...

The Zurich Axioms: The Rules of Risk and Reward Used by Generations of Swiss BankersThis book offers a practical philosophy for managing risk, providing a set of principles that can be followed...

Giles Darby's memoir recounts his experiences as a British banker jailed in the US for his involvement in a $7m fraud. In 2008, Darby and two co-defendants were extradited to the US to face trial in...

The Fix: How Bankers Lied, Cheated and Colluded to Rig the World's Most Important Number By Liam Vaughan and Gavin Finch In the midst of the financial crisis, a group of traders and brokers from Wall...

Dark Secrets Lie Beneath the Surface of Blake Law Barrington's World. A chance encounter with billionaire Blake Law Barrington sets off a chain reaction in Lana Bloom's life, drawing her into a...

Banker's Guide to New Small Business Finance is a comprehensive guide to navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of small business funding. Written by industry authority Charles H. Green, this book...

Real Estate Riches: A Reliable Path to Financial Freedom Dolf de Roos's comprehensive guide reveals the secrets to making great profits in the real estate market. By understanding how to find and...

Hardcover, 256 pages, published 2019. Alexander Lebedev's memoir is a candid and humorous account of his life, from his early years to 2016. As a former KGB intelligence officer turned businessman,...

Zephaniah Job's remarkable story is one of business acumen and adventure. During the Napoleonic wars, he masterminded the thriving contraband trade in Polperro, Cornish village at the end of the 18th...

The House of Rothschild: Money's Prophets 1798-1848 by Niall Ferguson A two-century-old mythology surrounding the Rothschilds' wealth and power is finally laid to rest. Oxford historian and...

The Hoare Banking Dynasty: A History of Family and Fortune. For over three centuries, the Hoare family has maintained control of their London-based bank, adapting to changing circumstances while...

Developing effective relationship management skills is crucial for success in banking. This book provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing robust relationship management...

J.P. Morgan was a man who transformed American finance and the banking system. His influence extended beyond Wall Street, touching core industries such as shipping, power, steel, and more.As a...

Retail and Digital Banking: Understanding the Evolution of Personal and Private Banking This comprehensive guide explores the significant changes that have taken place in retail and digital banking,...

A history of major financial crises and how taxpayers have been left with the bill is revealed in this engaging study. The US financial sector struck a grand bargain with the federal government in...

Bethany Walker has everything she thought she wanted: a successful career, an upcoming wedding, and a fiancé who will do anything to make her happy. But as the holiday season approaches, celebrating...

Anthony de Rothschild's life is a fascinating story of complexity and thoughtfulness. Historian David Kynaston brings to light a previously unseen portrait of this influential figure, guided by...

Sir Thomas Gresham: A Flawed Genius This biography offers a fresh perspective on Sir Thomas Gresham, one of the key figures in shaping London's financial landscape. Drawing on previously overlooked...

Muhammad Yunus's memoir recounts his journey from rethinking the economic relationship between rich and poor to founding Grameen Bank, which has provided millions of micro-loans to families in rural...

Sir Edgar Speyer was a prominent figure in Edwardian London's financial and cultural scene. He was instrumental in financing the construction of the deep tube lines and supported the arts, rescuing...

A darkly comic tale of America's ongoing financial and political crisis has emerged in Griftopia. The financial crisis that exploded in 2008 is seen as just one manifestation of how the largest...

This story explores what it means to be brown in a world that often tries to define us by our skin colour. Ashok Banker's thought-provoking tale is a powerful exploration of identity, belonging and...

The unlikely friendship between three women who conspired to assist the Allies during World War II is a story of remarkable courage and determination. In 1943, Edda Mussolini, daughter of the fascist...

Louis Brandeis exposes the inner workings of the banking system, revealing how it wields significant control over the US economy. Written in 1914, this book remains relevant today, shedding light on...

Sarah Thornton's Tits Up explores the complex social and cultural significance of breasts through her own experience with a double mastectomy. She delves into the diverse truths about mammary glands,...

Brown Girls Rule is an empowering poem that celebrates girls of color in all their beauty and strength. Ashok Banker and Brittney Bond bring together a vibrant array of brown girls who rule in...

A Kiss After Dying by Ashok Banker is an addictive thriller about revenge. Hannah's quiet exterior hides a plan for retribution against those who destroyed her family, but she has no idea who will...

A Kiss After Dying by Ashok Banker is an addictive thriller about revenge. Hannah's quiet demeanor belies her plan for retribution against those who destroyed her family, but she has no idea who will...

Ashoka in Ancient India by Nayanjot Lahiri presents a fresh perspective on the life of one of history's most fascinating figures. This biography delves into the complexities of Ashoka's personality,...

Emperor Ashoka: A Life of Unity and Moral Philosophy Ashoka's legacy as one of South Asia's most influential rulers is still felt today. This deeply researched biography reconstructs his life,...

The second instalment in Ashok K. Banker's Krishna series brings to life the legendary exploits of the Preserver in his most lovable avatar. Born and smuggled out of Mathura, the prophesied Slayer of...

Ashokamitran's Chennai offers a unique perspective on the city, presented in the author's signature style. Divided into districts, this book explores each area with affection and wit, revealing the...

Washoku Recipes from the Japanese Home Kitchen is a comprehensive guide to traditional Japanese cuisine, written by renowned authority Elizabeth Andoh. This authoritative book explores the nuances of...

Branding Japanese Food: From Meibutsu to Washoku explores the use of food in Japan's place branding efforts. In 2013, UNESCO recognized "Washoku" as an intangible cultural heritage, but the authors...

The Emperor of Ruin by Django Wexler is the final instalment in an epic fantasy trilogy that spans two siblings divided by magic and revolution. Gyre and Maya, once at odds, must now join forces to...

Charlotte's plans for a trip to India are disrupted when her travel partner cancels at the last minute. Her father forbids her from leaving alone, and she decides to sneak away under the cover of...

Good Little Ceylonese Girl by Ashok. Ferry is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of identity and belonging in a post-colonial world.The story delves into the experiences of a...

The Ruling Elite by Deanna Spingola provides a detailed account of the events leading up to World War II, exploring the complex web of relationships between international bankers and politicians. The...

Discover the secrets to living an abundant life with this practical guide. Ashok Wahi shares timeless and proven concepts, along with day-to-day tips, to help you achieve a healthy, wealthy, and...

Gas and Glamour: Roadside Architecture in Los AngelesA visual exploration of Los Angeles' car culture-induced optimism and ambition, captured through large-scale landscape photographs.Photographer...

Central bankers have emerged as a third pillar of unelected power in modern government, alongside the judiciary and the military. This book explores the principles needed to ensure that central...

Interior designer Leslie Banker shares her approach to creating a comfortable, original, and stylish home in this reassuring guide. By focusing on developing the story of the space and its...

Lectures on Gravitation by Ashok Das provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles of gravitation and its role in the universe. Starting with a clear explanation of geometry,...

Central bankers have become key players in global events, influencing financial markets, public health, and economic stability. In this book, Jagjit Chadha explores the world of central banking,...