Sebastian Mallaby: Trump, the Fed, AI and Liquidity Risks for Advisors

All the President's Men is a gripping narrative of the Watergate scandal, written by the two Washington Post reporters who led the investigation. The book chronicles the events from the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate complex to the eventual resignation of President Richard Nixon. Woodward and Bernstein describe their meticulous investigative work, including their interactions with the mysterious source 'Deep Throat,' and the challenges they faced in uncovering the truth despite intense opposition from the White House. The book highlights the importance of investigative journalism in democratic societies and provides a detailed look at the inner workings of the newsroom and the editorial process at The Washington Post.

More Money Than God provides the first authoritative history of hedge funds. The book tells the inside story of hedge funds, from their rebel beginnings to their current status as powerful financial entities. It covers key figures and institutions, such as A.W. Jones, George Soros, Julian Robertson, and Long-Term Capital Management, and explains how hedge funds have shaped the financial landscape. Mallaby's work is based on extensive interviews and provides a balanced view of the industry's impact on finance and the global economy.

This biography, written by Sebastian Mallaby, provides a nuanced and deeply researched account of Alan Greenspan's life and career. It covers Greenspan's early life, his rise to prominence as a financial advisor and later as the Chairman of the Federal Reserve, and his role in shaping modern finance. The book challenges conventional wisdom about Greenspan's views on regulation and his actions during the 2008 financial crisis, offering a balanced and insightful look at his contributions and controversies.

In 'The Power Law', Sebastian Mallaby provides a riveting and meticulously researched account of the venture capital industry. The book delves into the history of tech incubation in Silicon Valley and worldwide, featuring key figures from firms like Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Accel, Benchmark, and Andreessen Horowitz. It covers iconic successes and failures, such as the birth of Apple and the rise and fall of WeWork and Uber. Mallaby also examines the 'power law' that drives the VC business, where a few massive successes compensate for numerous failures. The book highlights the industry's influence on innovation, its biases, and the rising competition from China's venture capital sector.

This book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age to the 21st century, focusing on Homo sapiens. It divides human history into four major parts: the Cognitive Revolution, the Agricultural Revolution, the Unification of Humankind, and the Scientific Revolution. Harari argues that Homo sapiens dominate the world due to their unique ability to cooperate in large numbers through beliefs in imagined realities such as gods, nations, money, and human rights. The book also examines the impact of human activities on the global ecosystem and speculates on the future of humanity, including the potential for genetic engineering and non-organic life.