Business Adventures
Twelve Classic Tales From the World of Wall Street
Editorial Review
It’s certainly true that many of the particulars of business have changed. But the fundamentals have not. The stories in this book are just as relevant now as they were back then, and the lessons learned still apply today. Each story presents people who work together, make decisions under pressure, and either succeed or fail to achieve challenging goals. That’s what business is all about, in all times and ages.
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