Showing results for "Money" in Contemporary Fiction

När Karl-Arne Ekebladh, den så kallade Koboltkungen, hittas drunknad utanför sitt sommarställe, inleds en maktstrid om hans framgångsrika gruvkoncern. Fyra arvingar slåss om makten, änkan Monica, sonen Johan, dottern Carin från ett tidigare äktenskap och Roger, resultatet av en tillfällig förbindelse i lumpen.

Roberto è un uomo per bene, timido e introverso. Sposato con una donna che ama, ha una figlia adolescente che adora e la sua unica preoccupazione è il lavoro. Vive in provincia, in un mondo tutto sommato tranquillo, ma dominato dall’ossessione dei soldi. Tutti ne vogliono, sempre di più, tutti ne parlano. E lui ne ha pochi: fa il tappezziere, i clienti diminuiscono, e con loro anche i suoi guadagni. Un giorno incontra Vincenzo, un restauratore che conosce fin dai tempi delle scuole, spregiudicato e dagli affari non sempre limpidi, che gli propone un colpo.

Ben Riller is the most successful producer on Broadway, but his newest production is in danger of closing before it opens. In his stressed-out condition, Ben is hearing the voice of his long-dead father, and they're having a running argument about life, love, and other people's money.

Michael and Kristen Harper are overwhelmed with financial burden. After being introduced to network marketing, Michael believes he may have found a way out. When his three best friends try to discredit the industry, Michael is tempted to trust their opinions. Fortunately, he recalls an encounter he had at his father's funeral with a high school dropout turned multimillionaire named Blake Easton. After discussing it with his wife, Michael decides to call Blake and ask him for financial advice. Little does he know that one simple phone call will send the Harpers on a life-altering journey.

The urban tale of a man trying to do right, Money, Power, Respect chronicles the life and times of Ricky Johnson, a man caught up in the life of hustling and running the streets. Torn between good and evil, Ricky struggles with becoming a legit citizen in the world of fast money that he has become accustomed to.

Kira, who is twelve years old, is intent on wasting her limited pocket money on dolls and other childish things. She lives in poor circumstances, her parents constantly arguing about the shortage of money. Kira is therefore upset by the subject of economics and wishes to avoid it. However, when she twice rescues a stray dog (later named Money by Kira), the dog, in gratitude, reveals its ability to talk. The dog seems to have an in-depth knowledge of economics.