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Plain, honest men

the making of the american Constitution

In May 1787, in an atmosphere of crisis, delegates met in Philadelphia to design a radically new form of government. Distinguished historian Richard Beeman captures as never before the dynamic of the debate and the characters of the men who labored that historic summer. Virtually ...

Freedom for the thought that we hate

a biography of the first amendment

From one of America's most esteemed experts on the First Amendment comes an eloquent essay on the importance of expression and the need for 'activist judges' More than virtually any other nation on earth, Americans enjoy the freedom to say and write what they ...

Thriving in the new economy

lessons form today's top business minds

Survive and thrive in today's economy. These are make-or-break times for business leaders. In today's defining moment, the "New Economy," CEOs and other leaders in a wide variety of industries must face unprecedented conditions. "Thriving in the New Economy" gives you a unique ...

The worst-case scenario business survival guide

how to survive the recession, handle layoffs, raise emergency cash, thwart an employee coup, and avoid other potencial disasters!

This book could save your business! Since 1999, the "Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbooks" have provided readers with real answers for the most extreme situations. Now, in a time of economic crisis, the bestselling series returns with a new, real-world guide to avoiding the worst business ...

The little book of behavioral investing

how not to be your own worst enemy

This is a detailed guide to overcoming the most frequently encountered psychological pitfalls of investing. Bias, emotion, and overconfidence are just three of the many behavioral traits that can lead investors to lose money or achieve lower returns. Behavioral finance, which recognizes that there is ...

Conquer the crash

you can survive and prosper in a deflationary depression

Today's financial and economic tribulations were a long time in the making. Many people ask, "Why didn't someone see it coming?" A New York Times bestselling book did see it coming. Over 100,000 people read it in time to protect their wealth ...

The billion dollar mistake

learning the art of investing through the missteps of legendary investors

This work features important investment lessons gleaned from the mistakes of accomplished professional investors and billionaire businessmen. "The Billion Dollar Mistake" is an up-close account of the career-defining mistakes that some of the world's most brilliant billionaire investors have made, and a revealing look ...

Getting started in security analysis

comprensive coverage

This title offers an updated look at security analysis and how to use it during tough financial times. Due to the current economic climate, individual investors are starting to take much more time and effort to really understand their investments. They've been investing on ...

Bonds now!

making money in the new fixed income landscape

This work offers a money-making formula for navigating the bond market's new rules of fixed income investing. The credit meltdown has completely reshaped the market for government bonds, Treasury bonds, T- bills, and high yield bond funds. Investors are flocking to corporate bonds and ...

Prepare for the worst, plan for the best

disaster preparedness and recovery for small businesses

Improve business efficiency, eliminate day-to-day mishaps, and prepare for the worst - with effective disaster contingency planning. Now in a Second Edition, "Prepare for the Worst, Plan for the Best: Disaster Preparedness and Recovery for Small Businesses" presents you with proven guidelines for your small or ...

Counterparty credit risk

the new challenge for global financial markets

The first decade of the 21st Century has been disastrous for financial institutions, derivatives and risk management. Counterparty credit risk has become the key element of financial risk management, highlighted by the bankruptcy of the investment bank Lehman Brothers and failure of other high profile ...

The future of hedge fund investing

a regulatory and structural solution for a fallen industry

This work offers a detailed look at how to fix the hedge fund industry. "The Future of Hedge Fund Investing" spells out in refreshingly stark terms exactly how the industry let down its clients, and the changes needed to restore their confidence. Written by Monty ...

Equity asset valuation workbook

Auts. Jerald E. Pinto...[et.al]. This is a companion workbook for the second edition of "Equity Asset Valuation". In the second edition of "Equity Asset Valuation", experts Jerald Pinto, Elaine Henry, Thomas Robinson, and John Stowe, fully detail the contemporary techniques used to determine ...

The mental strategies of top Traders

the psychological determinants of trading success

This is an honest depiction of the challenges of trading and a clear explanation of what it takes to succeed. Trading tends to be a winner- take-all activity where a small number of traders are very successful, while the majority either lose money or generate ...

The most successful small business in the world

the ten principles

This is a unique guide for the crucial start-up phase of a business. So much attention goes to business practice and operation, yet the majority of ventures still fail. One area often overlooked is preparation. Too few entrepreneurs ask themselves, what are you supposed to ...

Green careers for dummies

This title offers everything you need to start a green career. As you look for ways to contribute positively to the global economic and environmental crisis, getting an eco-friendly job provides a two-prong solution. "Green Careers For Dummies" introduces you to the wealth of opportunities ...

Guerrilla marketing goes green

winning strategies to improve your profits and your planet

This title offers the latest tips on green marketing and sustainable business strategies. Forget greed; green is good. Today's cutting-edge businesses understand that making the world a better place can also be a great way to make money - in fact, it's an essential ...

Economics

theory and practice

This ninth edition introduces business professionals to basic economic concepts, institutions, relationships, and terminology. It has been updated with the most current qualitative data. Over 20 new applications have been added that help them connect economics to real-world experiences. They'll gain insight into green ...

Misconceptions of risk

We all face risks in a variety of ways, as individuals, businesses and societies. The discipline of risk assessment and risk management is growing rapidly and there is an enormous drive for the implementation of risk assessment methods and risk management in organizations. There are ...

The banking crisis handbook

Ed. Greg N. Gregoriou. Shedding new light on the recent worldwide banking debacle, The Banking Crisis Handbook presents possible remedies as to what should have been done prior, during, and after the crisis. With contributions from well-known academics and professionals, the book contains exclusive, new ...