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Moreover, these companies are time-tested, having endured the Great Depression and two world wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith his distinctive razor-sharp wit, Smith not only identifies what these high-quality companies look like and where to locate them (and how to detect impostors), but also discusses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy you should avoid companies that abuse the English language\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow most share buybacks actually destroy value\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhat investors can learn from the Tour de France\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy ETFs are much riskier than most realise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow ESG investors often end up with investments that are far from green or ethical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHis ten golden rules for investment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd much, much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupported by the analytical rigour that established his reputation with the cult classic, \u003cem\u003eAccounting for Growth\u003c\/em\u003e (1992), \u003cem\u003eInvesting for Growth\u003c\/em\u003e provides an engaging and enlightening journey through critical investing topics, enriched with practical insights to make your money work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo investor's bookshelf is complete without it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47071841747180,"sku":"9781804093733","price":49.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8951633482830.jpg?v=1765055535"},{"product_id":"see-you-later-by-terry-smith-9798986841311","title":"See You Later","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamilies searching for a book about separation anxiety disorder as a result of divorce will discover the language needed to give their child the strength to take their first steps toward independence, faith and courage knowing it isn't goodbye, it's \u003cem\u003eSee You Later\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607565648108,"sku":"9798986841311","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0e0c6cac29c57a13d146ffcd03c831b8.jpg?v=1778188327"},{"product_id":"the-complete-book-of-woodworking-and-carpentry-by-terry-smith-9781760797966","title":"The Complete Book of Woodworking and Carpentry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best introduction to woodworking available, \u003cem\u003eThe Complete Book of Woodworking and Carpentry\u003c\/em\u003e takes you from the basic tools and techniques right through to design and manufacture. 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