How to Speak Money: What the Money People Say-And What It Really Means [Paperback]

Mixes the helpful, the sarcastic and the entertaining&[with] a touch of Ambrose BiercesAn idiosyncratic collection of short, sharp essays translating the jargon of finance with admirable concision and wit.Lays out the case for financial literacy and then provides an essential glossary of terms for those who would like to achieve this happy state.A hugely enjoyable book&Lanchester is a kind of brainy Everyman, a brilliant communicator.An entertaining and informative read&Witty, provocative and engaging.Insightful and often funny&An invaluable primer.One of the worlds great explainers of the financial crisis and its aftermath.Reading this book is like meeting an easy-going guy at a cocktail party who can explain everything thats always mystified you about high financeinverted yield curve, anyone?with sparkle, wit, and crystal clarity. And if youre already a finance-insider, youll get a kick out of Lanchesters sly ironies. Refreshingly clear, sharp, and funny,