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Getting Started as a Commercial Mortgage Broker. How to Get to a Six-Figure Salary in 12 Months
Peter Gineris J.
While residential real estate lending has gone soft, commercial lending is hot—with a wave of low interest rates and refinancing—and it shows no sign of slowing down. Right now, commercial mortgage brokering is one of the best ways to earn money...
Gold Trading Boot Camp. How to Master the Basics and Become a Successful Commodities Investor
Gregory Weldon T.
Praise for Gold Trading Boot Camp «If speculate you must, read Weldon first.» —James Grant, Editor, Grant's Interest Rate Observer «This book delivers on all of the essential elements of successful financial literature. Weldon provides a...
Applied Portfolio Management. How University of Kansas Students Generate Alpha to Beat the Street
Catherine Shenoy
When investment professional Kent McCarthy returned to teach at his alma mater, the University of Kansas, he planted the seeds for the Applied Portfolio Management (APM) program—a course that allows students to manage a real money portfolio,...
The World Is Open. How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education
Curtis Bonk J.
Discover the dramatic changes that are affecting all learners Web-based technology has opened up education around the world to the point where anyone can learn anything from anyone else at any time. To help educators and others understand what's...
Welcome Home. Insider Secrets to Buying or Selling Your Property -- A Canadian Guide
Sarah Daniels
With so many differing opinions about real estate these days, buying or selling a home can seem like a daunting task, especially for the everyday person who has little or no real estate experience. But as author Sarah Daniels explains, the...
News Flash. Journalism, Infotainment and the Bottom-Line Business of Broadcast News
Bonnie Anderson
While talking heads debate the media's alleged conservative or liberal bias, award-winning journalist Bonnie Anderson knows that the problem with television news isn't about the Left versus the Right–it's all about the money. From illegal hiring...
Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork. Learning Off-Loom Beading Techniques One Stitch at a Time
Chris Michaels Franchetti
A step-by-step visual guide to off-loom bead weaving This photo-intensive guide is a comprehensive resource for creating off-loom beadwork, from simple stitches that any beginner can do to more advanced techniques that you can work up to as you...
The Rise of the Project Workforce. Managing People and Projects in a Flat World
Rudolf Melik
The Rise of the Project Workforce «Melik brings a difficult subject into focus by adding a detailed and feasible approach to managing complex projects in the digital age. Not only is The Rise of the Project Workforce a strong entry-level primer,...
Innovate or Perish. Managing the Enduring Technology Company in the Global Market
Edward Kahn
Essential reading for IP managers and corporate executives, Innovate or Perish is a new road map equipping readers with the principles and tools needed for their companies to compete in the emerging creativity economy. Edited by Edward Kahn,...
Your Coach (in a Book). Mastering the Trickiest Leadership, Business, and Career Challenges You Will Ever Face
Robert Hargrove
Coaching has proven to be one of the most power and effective ways for leaders to develop and improve their performance. Yet working one-on-one with a coach is not always possible. If you want the experience of masterful coaching, Your Coach (In...
Young Guns on the Sharemarket. Meet Australia's New Generation of Money Makers
Eli Greenblat
Eli Greenblat is a financial journalist who has followed the careers of Australia's young, talented moneymakers. This book is a fascinating insight into the investing strategies of a selection of money managers – all extremely successful, all...
Better Stock Trading. Money and Risk Management
Daryl Guppy
An in-depth examination of money management methods for consistent trading success In Better Stock Trading, Daryl Guppy shows readers how to improve returns by using good money management technique???not by increasing risk in trying to win more...
The Trader's Great Gold Rush. Must-Have Methods for Trading and Investing in the Gold Market
James DiGeorgia
THE TRADER'S GREAT GOLD RUSH «James DiGeorgia is the best expert I know when it comes to investing in gold bullion. ?This is not your father's gold market anymore, so getting the right information from the right people is key to helping you...
How to Sell a House When It's Worth Less Than the Mortgage. Options for "Underwater" Homeowners and Investors
Dwan Bent-Twyford
Due to the wave of refinancing in recent years, and the fall in home values, in 2009 about 12 million homeowners and investors will be «underwater»–owing more than their property is worth. This book explains all the options for these homeowners...
Math Puzzles and Brainteasers, Grades 6-8. Over 300 Puzzles that Teach Math and Problem-Solving Skills
Terry Stickels
Number puzzles, spatial/visual puzzles, cryptograms, Sudoku, Kokuro, logic puzzles, and word games like Frame Games are all a great way to teach math and problem-solving skills to elementary and middle school students. In these two new...
Transformative Classroom Management. Positive Strategies to Engage All Students and Promote a Psychology of Success
John Shindler
The natural condition of any classroom is harmonious, satisfying, and productive, so why do so many teachers struggle with problems of apathy, hostility, anxiety, inefficiency, and resistance? In this groundbreaking book, education expert John...
Strategic Project Management Made Simple. Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams
Terry Schmidt
When Fortune Magazine estimated that 70% of all strategies fail, it also noted that most of these strategies were basically sound, but could not be executed. The central premise of Strategic Project Management Made Simple is that most projects...
Accessible XHTML and CSS Web Sites. Problem - Design - Solution
Jon Duckett
Shows Web developers how to make the transition from HTML to XHTML, an XML-based reformulation of HTML that offers greater design flexibility Demonstrates how to work with CSS (Cascading Style Sheets)-now supported by ninety percent of browsers...
Option Strategies. Profit-Making Techniques for Stock, Stock Index, and Commodity Options
Courtney Smith
Updated and revised to include a decade of growth in the scope and complexity of options, Options Strategies: Profit-Making Techniques for Stock, Stock Index, and Commodity Options, 3rd Edition is a comprehensive guide to options trading...
The Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook. Ready-to-Use Strategies and Activities for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Rebecca Jackson Williams
The third edition of this classic resource is a comprehensive source of information, strategies, and activities for working with learning disabled students. The book offers special educators, classroom teachers, and parents a wealth of new and...
Damodaran on Valuation. Security Analysis for Investment and Corporate Finance
Aswath Damodaran
"Aswath Damodaran is simply the best valuation teacher around. If you are interested in the theory or practice of valuation, you should have Damodaran on Valuation on your bookshelf. You can bet that I do." – Michael J. Mauboussin, Chief...
The Options Course Workbook. Step-by-Step Exercises and Tests to Help You Master the Options Course
George Fontanills A.
A comprehensive study companion to The Options Course, Second Edition In The Options Course Workbook, Second Edition, George Fontanills offers a wealth of practical exercises that will help further the readers' understanding of options, as well...
Packaging Design. Successful Product Branding from Concept to Shelf
Marianne Klimchuk R.
How to create packaging designs for consumer brands that effectively communicate in the retail environment Packaging Design: Successful Product Branding from Concept to Shelf is the most comprehensive resource of practical and professional...
Mortgages Made Easy. The All-Canadian Guide to Home Financing
Douglas Gray
Make this book your first stop when shopping for a mortgage! Whether you are considering making your first home purchase or are about to refinance a mortgage, there is lots of good news. Mortgage interest rates are stable and the competition...
Seasonal Stock Market Trends. The Definitive Guide to Calendar-Based Stock Market Trading
Jay Kaeppel
There is a seasonal bias to the stock market, and by paying attention to the seasonal market tendencies you can gain an edge in the stock market over the long haul. Seasonality offers a practical approach to investing and trading. What better...
Color Confidence. The Digital Photographer's Guide to Color Management
Tim Grey
Color Confidence is a practical, results-oriented book that gives photographers the knowledge they need to manage color effectively from capture to output. Digital imaging expert Tim Grey designed this book for busy photographers who want to get...
$0 to Rich. The Everyday Woman's Guide to Getting Wealthy
Tracey Edwards
What does 'rich' mean to you? Perhaps a huge mansion and an overseas holiday every year? A wardrobe and entourage to rival Victoria Beckham's? Or maybe a simple, comfortable house, no debt and a healthy investment portfolio? However you define...
Black Gold. The New Frontier in Oil for Investors
George Orwel
Analyze how the falling production and rising demand of oil has enabled savvy companies and investment banks to cash in with Black Gold. You'll find investment suggestions – from ETFs and energy futures to hedge funds – that will allow you to...
AC/DC. The Savage Tale of the First Standards War
Tom McNichol
AC/DC tells the little-known story of how Thomas Edison wrongly bet in the fierce war between supporters of alternating current and direct current. The savagery of this electrical battle can hardly be imagined today. The showdown between AC and...
Home Girl. The Single Woman's Guide to Buying Real Estate in Canada
Brenda Bouw
Statistics show that Canadian women now outnumber men in buying a house or condo. Women see the value in owning property. They are no longer waiting for, or expecting, a «Mr. Right» to come along before taking one of the key financial steps of...
Inside the Mind of BTK. The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer
John Douglas
A dramatic and compelling true-crime psychological thriller This incredible story shows how John Douglas tracked and participated in the hunt for one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history. For 31 years a man who called himself BTK...
Storm Watchers. The Turbulent History of Weather Prediction from Franklin's Kite to El Ni?o
John Cox D.
A lively, inspiring account of the pioneers who sought to accurately predict the weather Benjamin Franklin . . . James P. Espy . . . Cleveland Abbe . . . Carl-Gustaf Rossby . . . Jule G. Charney . . . just a few of the remarkable individuals who...
Wealth Management in Any Market. Timeless Strategies for Building Financial Security
Bishara Bahbah A.
Expert wealth manager Bishara A. Bahbah offers a complete guide to creating financial security. From explaining the basics of wealth management to providing an in-depth look at setting up an estate plan, managing debt, purchasing insurance and...
Packaging Sustainability. Tools, Systems and Strategies for Innovative Package Design
Wendy Jedlicka
How to take the lead with sustainable packaging design solutions With initiatives like the Wal-Mart Scorecard in the U.S. and the E.U.'s Packaging Directive, delivering sustainable packaging is now an integral part of today's global competitive...
Sustainable Graphic Design. Tools, Systems and Strategies for Innovative Print Design
Wendy Jedlicka
The graphic artist's guide to sustainable design Graphic design is frequently thought of as a purely decorative effort. Yet these efforts can be responsible for shocking impacts on natural resources just to produce a barely-glanced-at catalog or...
A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Assessment. Understanding and Using Assessment to Improve Student Learning
Nancy McMunn D.
A Teacher’s Guide to Classroom Assessment is a comprehensive guide that shows step-by-step how to effectively integrate assessment into the classroom. Written for both new and seasoned teachers, this important book offers a practical aid for...
A Work of Heart. Understanding How God Shapes Spiritual Leaders
Reggie McNeal
Revised and updated edition of the classic work on spiritual leadership In A Work of Heart, bestselling author and missional expert Reggie McNeal helps leaders reflect on the ways in which God is shaping them by letting us see God at work in the...
Stand for the Best. What I Learned after Leaving My Job as CEO of H&R Block to Become a Teacher and Founder of an Inner-City Charter School
Thomas Bloch M.
Thirteen years ago, Tom Bloch was CEO of H&R Block, the groundbreaking tax organization. The son of the company’s founder, he was a happily married 41-year-old executive, but something was missing from his life. After a nineteen-year career at...
Intellectual Character. What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Get It
Ron Ritchhart
What does it really mean to be intelligent? Ron Ritchhart presents a new and powerful view of intelligence that moves beyond ability to focus on cognitive dispositions such as curiosity, skepticism, and open mindedness. Arguing persuasively for...
Being Me. What it Means to be Human
Pete Moore
‘O brave new world, That has such people in’t!’ Shakespeare, The Tempest New scientific developments are changing the world, but whether the world of our children and grandchildren will be the hell of Huxley’s Brave New World or the sheltered...
The Six Secrets of Change. What the Best Leaders Do to Help Their Organizations Survive and Thrive
Michael Fullan
From bestselling author Michael Fullan, wisdom for thriving in today's complex environment Successful organizations adjust quickly and intelligently to shifts in consumer tastes, political climate, and economic opportunity. How do they do it?...
Winning on Betfair For Dummies
Jack Houghton
The world of betting is being transformed by internet betting exchanges, and there’s none bigger than Betfair, the world’s leading online betting exchange. Winning on Betfair For Dummies is the definitive insider’s guide, giving you a full...
Building Flash Web Sites For Dummies
Doug Sahlin
You can get Flash-y with your Web site – here's how! Know your audience, plan your site, and make it both interactive and cool Gone are the days when you could get by with a boring Web site. With Flash, you can add interactivity, video, an...
Software Project Management For Dummies
Joseph Phillips
The increase in project outsourcing has forced traditional programmers to take on the role of project managers and quickly learn how to manage software projects The author discusses all of the essentials in widely accepted project management...
Texas Hold'em For Dummies
Mark Harlan
Turn on the TV, drop by a newsstand, or just browse the checkout your local supermarket and you'll see firsthand that Texas Hold 'Em is the poker game everyone's playing. It's a game that's deceptively simple, yet within its easy framework...
Access 2007 Forms and Reports For Dummies
Darlene Underdahl
Do you have tons and tons of data on your computer but you’re not quite sure how to make heads or tails of them—or even organize them? Are you using Access as spreadsheet rather than what it was really meant for? If you have trouble finding...
PHP and MySQL For Dummies
Janet Valade
Build an online catalog and a members-only site Everything you need to know to create a dynamic PHP and MySQL Web site! Been thinking of creating a high-quality interactive Web site? This book is just what you need to get started! Here's the fun...
Photoshop Elements 5 For Dummies
Barbara Obermeier
Packed with tips and tricks for creating dazzling images Explore layers, change backgrounds, fix flaws, and artistically enhance photos Photoshop Elements 5 is a powerhouse, and here's the fast and easy way to get up to speed on all the coolest...
Ruby on Rails For Dummies
Barry Burd A.
Quickly create Web sites with this poweful tool Use this free and easy programming language for e-commerce sites and blogs If you need to build Web and database applications quickly but you don't dream in computer code, take heart! Ruby on Rails...
Microsoft Expression Web For Dummies
Asha Dornfest
Expression Web is Microsoft's newest tool for creating and maintaining dynamic Web sites. This FrontPage replacement offers all the simple «what-you-see-is-what-you-get» tools for creating a Web site along with some pumped up new features for...
