Bible of Finance

Which of the follow do you think is like the bible in the field of Finance?

Investment Banking - Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts and Mergers & Acquisitions (Joshua Rosenbaum, Joshua Pearl)

Principles of Corporate Finance Brealey Myers

Books on Corporate Fiance by Damoraran

Financial Modeling Simon Benninga

Encyclopedia of Financial Models Fabozzi.

If you would like to suggest any of your own favorites then you're by all sorts most welcome.

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This is a really good read. Not technical at all but entertaining as hell. Finished in three days.

“The three most harmful addictions are heroin, carbohydrates, and a monthly salary.” - Nassim Taleb
 

Any similar books for RX? Most everything out there seems to be focused on M&A and valuation.

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