Use dictionaries to define terms and consult encyclopedias to obtain a brief overview of a subject:
Bulls, Bears, Boom, and Bust : A Historical Encyclopedia of American Business Concepts by 
A Dictionary of Finance and Banking by 
Encyclopedia of Business and Finance
Encyclopedia of Finance by 
Online Trader's Dictionary : The Most Up-to-date and Authoritative Compendium of Financial Terms by 
Technical Analysis from A to Z by To find concise information on finance-related topics try:
China Stock Market Handbook by 
Mega Mergers and Acquisitions : Case Studies from Key Industries by To find financial ratios, stock quotations and indexes use:
