Each book in the series cuts through the jargon and mystique of the financial markets to give the reader a clear picture of how and why these markets function as they do. The key features include: clear definitions of financial terms, worked examples of transactions and contracts; summaries and overviews; valuation techniques; quick Quiz questions to reinforce the learning experience; strip cartoons to explain complex trades; entertaining cartoons from Alex to lighten the load; war stories and anecdotes from Mark Mobius based on his remarkable experiences; and, other Resources section to guide the reader to other useful books, websites and reference material.