Ritesh Agarwal

Explore the highs and lows of corporate and financial life in America with this insightful and engaging business classic. From the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster to the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur, each notable account reveals how iconic companies were defined by particular moments of fame or notoriety. These stories are just as relevant today as they were when they happened, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of corporate life. Through drama and adventure, John Brooks's reportage uncovers the fascinating machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance, offering critical detail and personality that brings these events to life.

While a college student at Wharton, Jason Kothari scraped together money from family and friends to save his childhood favourite comic book company, Valiant Entertainment, from bankruptcy and bring it back to life. A few years later, he transformed Valiant into the third-largest superhero entertainment company in the world after Marvel and DC Comic...