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The Bank That Lived a Little

Barclays in the Age of the Very Free Market

By: Philip Augar

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The Bank That Lived a Little

Barclays in the Age of the Very Free Market

By: Philip Augar

Based on unparalleled access to those involved, and told with compelling pace and drama, The Bank that Lived a Little describes three decades of boardroom intrigue at one of Britain's biggest financial institutions. In a tale of feuds, grandiose dreams and a struggle for supremacy between rival strategies and their adherents, Philip Augar gives a riveting account of Barclays' journey from an old Quaker bank to a full-throttle capitalist machine. The disagreement between those ambitious for Barclays to join the top table of global banks, and those preferring a smaller domestic role more in keeping with the bank's traditions, cost three chief executives their jobs and continues to divide opinion within Barclays, the City and beyond. This is an extraordinary corporate thriller, which among much else describes how Barclays came to buy Lehman Brothers for a bargain price in 2008, why it was so keen to avoid taking government funding during the financial crisis, and the price shareholders have paid for a decade of barely controlled ambition. But Augar also shows how Barclays' experiences are a paradigm for Britain's social and economic life over thirty years, which saw the City move from the edge of the economy to its very centre. These decades created unprecedented prosperity for a tiny number, and made the reputations of governments and individuals but then left many of them in tatters. The leveraged society, the winner-takes-all mentality and our present era of austerity can all be traced to the influence of banks such as Barclays. Augar's book tells this rollercoaster story from the perspective of many of its participants - and also of those affected by the grip they came to have on Britain.

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0241335981

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The Death of Gentlemanly Capitalism

The Rise And Fall of London's Investment Banks

By: Philip Augar

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The Death of Gentlemanly Capitalism

The Rise And Fall of London's Investment Banks

By: Philip Augar

A revolution took place in the City in the 80s and 90s. The cosy club of British merchant banking collapsed in a series of sell-outs, closures and scandals. This left the City dominated by US and European giants. Was this the inevitable result ofglobalization or did mismanagement play a part? This is the first book to look at how and why the British merchant banks and brokers sold out, and where that leaves us. Augar tells this fascinating story with pace and drama, taking us through the Thatcher years, the crash of 1987, Big Bang, and the aggressive invasion of the American banks. He looks at why the British banks failed to keep pace with the Americans, what this says about the way they were run, and what this means for the future.

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0141964146

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The Death of Gentlemanly Capitalism

The Rise And Fall of London's Investment Banks

By: Philip Augar

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The Bank That Lived a Little

Barclays in the Age of the Very Free Market

By: Philip Augar

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Sociology

By: Anthony Giddens,Philip W. Sutton

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Sociology

By: Anthony Giddens,Philip W. Sutton

Over a million copies sold worldwide The indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead. This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically. The ninth edition includes: a solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology and theories; up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life and poverty, to globalization, the media and politics; stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as climate change, growing inequality and rising polarization in societies across the world; a strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our lives; quality pedagogical features, such as ‘Classic Studies’ and ‘Global Society’ boxes, and ‘Thinking Critically’ reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights. The ninth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology in a complex world. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year university and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1509539239

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The Money Machine

How the City Works

By: Philip Coggan

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The Money Machine

How the City Works

By: Philip Coggan

What happens in the City has never affected us more In this excellent guide, now fully revised and updated, leading financial journalist Philip Coggan cuts through the headlines, the scandals and the jargon to explain the nuts and bolts of the financial system. What causes the pound to rise or interest rates to fall? Which are the institutions that really matter? Why is it we need the Money Machine - and what happens when it crashes? Coggan provides clear and concise answers and shows why we should all be more familiar with a system we so intimately depend upon.

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Penguin UK

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0141907096

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Complex Adaptive Innovation Systems

Relatedness and Transversality in the Evolving Region

By: Philip Cooke

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Complex Adaptive Innovation Systems

Relatedness and Transversality in the Evolving Region

By: Philip Cooke

Leading up to the financial crisis of 2008 and onwards, the shortcomings of traditional models of regional economic and environmental development had become increasingly evident. Rooted in the idea that ‘policy’ is an encumbrance to free markets, the stress on supply-side smoothing measures such as clusters and an over reliance on venture capital, the inadequacy of existing orthodoxies has come to be replaced by the notion of Transversality. This approach has three strong characteristics that differentiate it from its failing predecessor. First, as the name implies, it seeks to finesse horizontal knowledge interactions as well as vertical ones, thus building ‘platforms’ of industrial interaction. Secondly, it is not a supply, but a demand side model in which needs-driven innovation rather than pure market competition prevails. Finally, it is ongoing through recessionary times, being more robust than over-specialised approaches to economic growth. The intellectual origins of Transversality lie in an aspiration to promote eco-innovation, one of the key hopes of assisting Western regional and national economies to re-balance and escape recession. The policy models of key regional exponents of the concept are explored and their goals achievement is assessed. An array of policy instruments and measures is presented for hands-on policy implementation. The book will be of vital interest to academics as teachers and researchers as well as policy advisers and public servants.

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Routledge

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1136457259

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Player Manager

The Rise of Professionals Who Manage While They Work

By: Philip Augar,Joy Palmer

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Player Manager

The Rise of Professionals Who Manage While They Work

By: Philip Augar,Joy Palmer

Player Manager" offers a practical blueprint for working managers, executives, and consultants as companies eliminate full-time managers and shift managerial duties to revenue-generating professionals.

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1587991918

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Reckless Brain Shot

By: Philip Augar

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Reckless Brain Shot

By: Philip Augar

In 1997 it seemed that things in the City could only get better. For ten years everything went according to plan. Buoyed by a strong pound and cheered on by an excitable media, the bankers became the heroes of the age. And then in the summer of 2007 everything began to collapse. Barely a year later the City was in tatters. Greed, guile and excess - this definitive insider's account charts an intoxicated decade and cogently reveals just how, and why, the City got it so badly wrong. BRAIN SHOT: The definitive insider's history of Britain's financial services sector over the last decade, by one of our leading City commentators.

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1407073656

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Reckless

The Rise and Fall of the City

By: Philip Augar

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Reckless

The Rise and Fall of the City

By: Philip Augar

In 1997 it seemed that things in the City could only get better. For ten years everything went according to plan. Buoyed by a strong pound and cheered on by an excitable media, the bankers became the heroes of the age. And then in the summer of 2007 everything began to collapse. Barely a year later the City was in tatters.Greed, guile and excess - this definitive insider?s account charts an intoxicated decade and cogently reveals just how, and why, the City got it so badly wrong.

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Arrow

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009952404X

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Player Manager

The Rise of Professionals Who Manage While They Work

By: Philip Augar,Joy Palmer

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The Rise of Professionals Who Manage While They Work

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The Fifth String. the Conspirators

By: John Philip Sousa

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The Fifth String. the Conspirators

By: John Philip Sousa

This edition of The Fifth String. The Conspirators by John Philip Sousa is given by Ashed Phoenix - Million Book Edition

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