{"title":"William D. Cohan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWilliam D. Cohan's works delve into the intricate world of finance, offering sharp insights into the dynamics of Wall Street and corporate power. His books explore themes of wealth, influence, and the complexities behind major financial institutions, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of the markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending thorough research with engaging narrative, Cohan's titles are essential reading for those interested in business, investment, and the forces that shape the global economy. 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What he handed to his successor Jeffrey Immelt was, Cohan argues, both an impossible standard and a more troubled reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracing the company's leaps and stumbles through the personalities that defined it, \u003cem\u003ePower Failure\u003c\/em\u003e offers a surprising retelling of the GE story, puncturing the myth we think we know for a fresh look at its legacy - and what it tells us about the state of the financial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45693096755436,"sku":"9780141991221","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141991221_fb153e79-9933-42e5-ab2b-f6baa8b6d567.jpg?v=1738364913"},{"product_id":"why-wall-street-matters-by-william-d-cohan-9780141986425","title":"Why Wall Street Matters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery defence of the banks and a stark reminder of why we should all want them to thrive, from New York Times bestselling author William D. 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But in recent years he has become alarmed by the vitriol directed at the bankers, traders and executives who keep the wheels of our economy turning. \u003cem\u003eWhy Wall Street Matters\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely and trenchant reminder of the dire consequences for us all if the essential role these institutions play in making our lives better is carelessly curtailed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46481731059948,"sku":"9780141986425","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14666233482238.jpg?v=1748215214"},{"product_id":"money-and-power-by-william-d-cohan-9780241954065","title":"Money and Power","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Cohan, chronicler of Wall Street, turns his sights on Goldman Sachs, one of the most iconic and successful banks in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'If they could screw you over, they totally would ...'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoldman Sachs are the investment bank all other banks—and most businesses—want to emulate; the firm with the best talent, the best clients, the best strategy. 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In an astonishing story of clashing egos, backstabbing, sex scandals, private investigators, court cases, and government cabals, he reveals what really lies beneath their gold-plated image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47995484373228,"sku":"9780241954065","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241954065-money-and-power.jpg?v=1784896807"},{"product_id":"money-to-burn-by-william-d-cohan-9780241839478","title":"Money to Burn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePower Failure\u003c\/em\u003e comes the turbulent tale of Apollo, a powerful and controversial financial empire.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApollo Global Management, one of the world’s most formidable investment firms, has thrived in private equity and private credit, delivering staggering returns through aggressive takeovers and bold, contrarian bets. 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