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Funny, frightening, breathless and heartless, Liar's Poker is a tale of hysterical greed and ambition set in an obsessed, enclosed world. From mere trainee to lowly geek, to triumphal Big Swinging Dick: that was Michael Lewis's pell-mell progress through the dealing rooms of Salomon Brothers in New York and London during the heady mid-80s when they were probably the world's most powerful and profitable merchant bank. from back cover.

Preface --- 1. Liars poker --- 2. Never mention money --- 3. Learning to love your corporate culture --- 4. Adult education --- 5. A brotherhood of hoods --- 6. The fat man and their marvellous money machine --- 7. The Salomon diet --- 8. From geek to man --- 9. The art of war --- 10. How can we make you happier? --- 11. When bad things happen to rich people --- Epilogue --- Glossary..