Author: Stephen Valdez, Philip Molyneux  ISBN: 978-0230243095 In my opinion, this is the best book if you want to acquaint with the basics of how financial markets operate and what are the roles of various entities (commercial and investment banks, various investment funds, central banks etc.). EXCERPTS I've read the papaerback version so I haven't made any excerpts.

Author: Stephen Covey ISBN: 978-1863500296 A business classic. EXCERPTS [I've read this book in paper form. Instead of the usual excerpts I am providing my notes and thoughts.] Imagine you only have half a year of life left. How would you spend it? These are your core goals. These don't change materially or often. Speak less, listen to others. Win-win or No deal! While we can't do anything about many [...]

Author: Dale Carnegie ISBN: 978-1439199190 A business classic from 1936. This was the first business/ sel-helf book that I've read. Most of today's books are a mere re-packaging of the ideas from this book! Well worthy of your read! EXCERPTS [I've read this book in paper form. Instead of the usual excerpts I am providing my notes and thoughts.] Don't criticize. Accept the critic, admitt mistakes. Honestly praise others and [...]