From the legendary vice-chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, lessons in investment strategy, philanthropy, and living a rational and ethical life. “A timeless classic that will change how you approach life. There is a billion-dollar education inside this book.� —Shane Parrish, founder of Syrus Partners and Farnam Street “Spend each day trying to be a little wiser than you were when you woke up,� Charles T. Munger advises in Poor Charlie’s Almanack. Originally published in 2005, this compendium of eleven talks delivered by the legendary Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman between 1986 and 2007 has become a touchstone for a generation of investors and entrepreneurs seeking to absorb the enduring wit and wisdom of one of the great minds of the 20th and 21st centuries.  Edited by Peter D. Kaufman, chairman and CEO of Glenair and longtime friend of Charlie Munger—whom he calls “this generation’s answer to Benjamin Franklin�—this abridged Stripe Press edition of Poor Charlie’s Almanack features a brand-new foreword by Stripe cofounder John Collison.   Poor Charlie’s Almanack draws on Munger’s encyclopedic knowledge of business, finance, history, philosophy, physics, and ethics—and more besides—to introduce the latticework of mental models that underpin his rational and rigorous approach to life, learning, and decision-making. Delivered with Munger’s characteristic sharp wit and rhetorical flair, it is an essential volume for any reader seeking to go to bed a little wiser than when they woke up.

The classic work from the “father of value investing�—fully updated for today’s generation of investors First published in 1934, Security Analysis is one of the most influential financial books ever written. With over a million copies sold, it has provided generations of investors with Benjamin Graham and David L. Dodd’s timeless value investing philosophy and techniques. This seventh edition builds on the context and commentary of the sixth edition from ten of today’s leading voices on Wall Street. These masters of value investing discuss the influence of Graham and Dodd on today’s markets and contextualize the philosophy that influenced so many famous investors. Lead editor Seth Klarman, considered an intellectual successor to Warren Buffett in value investing, has assembled a team of contributors to provide commentary on Security Analysis in terms of today’s markets and practices, including how today’s value investors should assess markets, asset classes, and securities Graham and Dodd could not have possibly foreseen. New content includes: An extensively updated Preface by Seth Klarman Contributions by Howard Marks, James Grant, Roger Lowenstein, and 10 other contributors including a number of the most important emerging voices in value investing Addresses the many changes in the business world, financial markets, and investing practices since Graham’s day, including new sections on investing in private as well as public markets, arbitrage strategies, international investing, and portfolio management A foreword by Warren Buffett, Graham and Dodd’s staunchest advocate Chapters from the second edition excluded from this one will be featured as an easy-to-access downloadable resource A new “About this Edition� that contextualizes which chapters have been included and removed Whether you’re an individual investor, retail investor, value investor, or finance student, the new edition of this authoritative guide is a must-read.

The proven business principles of Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is one of the most admired and prolific investors and managers in corporate America. "Warren Buffett on Business" is a timeless guide to strategies that can help you run a successful business. This book is a one-of-a-kind collection of Buffett's letters to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway written over the past few decades, and in a clear, simple style distills the basic principles of sound business practices.

Through Buffett's own remarkable words, this practical management handbook shares valuable insights on communicating with, and treating employees and shareholders fairly; responsible corporate governance; ethical behavior; patience and perseverance; admitting mistakes; and having a passion for work.Contains priceless pearls of business and management wisdom, woven into a delightful narrativeDesigned in an accessible manner and organized by business and management topics with strong lessons from BuffettProvides direct, hands-on information on major topics concerning managers, entrepreneurs, business students, and anyone interested in business

Informative and inspiring, this unique book puts Warren Buffett's business beliefs in perspective.

In the revealing interview, Mr. Buffett discusses how he missed predicting the crisis and its effect on the financial system. He also shares thoughts on some of the main players, like Jamie Dimon and Ken Lewis; the logic behind the investments he made in late 2008, and how close the system came to collapse. He also talks about what he calls "the single most important decision in evaluating a business," his thoughts on the US dollar and Moody's, and why he sold Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.

Read excerpts and full transcripts of business lectures from the legendary Mr. Warren Buffett, including:

Warren Buffett Lecture at the University of Florida School of Business

Warren Buffett speaks at Columbia

Student Trek to Meet Warren Buffett

Warren Bufet Talks Business

Read excerpts and full transcripts of business lectures from the legendary Mr. Warren Buffett, including the most interesting things Buffett had to say, as well as things you have never heard him say anywhere else! Addressing topics ranging from "Keys to Investment Success," to "Keys to Avoiding Trouble and Leading a Happy Life," this book is a must-read for business-minded people, young and old.