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The Financial Timesis an indispensable tool for todays decision makers. Do you want to read and understand the FT with confidence? Do you want to see the financial theory you have poured over in your studies in action?   Do you want a career in Finance? Do you already have a career in Finance?   YES? Then this is the book for you. Reading and Understanding the Financial Times incorporates a selection of topical FT articles with recurrent themes relating to some of the most important issues in the world of corporate finance. From the private equity take over bid for Boots to the recent Northern Rock credit crisis, the chosen articles are analysed in depth leaving you armed with a new vocabulary of key financial terms and ready to conduct your own analysis next time you read the FT for business or pleasure. Book Blog Visit the books website at www.pearsoned.co.uk/boakes to access the authors regularly updated blog for his take on current business news as it unfolds, download podcasts with further article analysis and check your understanding with suggested hints to in text questions. Try the FT for 4 weeks for only 1! See the first page of this text for a special offer from the FT to readers of Readingand Understanding the Financial Times. An excellent learning tool, bringing real-world examples to a very wide range of key financial concepts. Brings financial theory to life and makes the FT articles accessible to everyone. Very clear explanation of what really happens in financial markets an excellent practical introduction to corporate finance. Eoghan Harrington, Investment Banker This book is an excellent choice for finance professionals or those who just enjoy reading the finance section of the paper to get an understanding and engage in some of the more topical and complex financial issues. The use of current events as a learning tool sets it apart from other books and puts you in the middle of a discussion on financial theory. Brian Shaw, Finance Director LEGOLAND, California