Shrugging off derivatives books that make finance seem like a branch of mathematics, Triana's instead takes you along for the ride as derivatives salesmen engage corporate treasurers, learn their needs, structure solutions, gain management approval, and hope they don't put the structure out for competitive bid. There is history, anecdotes and plenty of nuts-and-bolts on accounting and such. If you are entering a career in derivatives or work in corporate treasury, you will find this an enjoyable and informative read. Supplement with Partnoy (1997) ...