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Mathematics for Economics & Business Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a very good book for undergraduate students in Socials Sciences that wish to deep their knowledge on Mathematics and Economics. Its intended audience is clearly undergrad social sciences students that don't have a solid preparation on Mathematics. The book is full with pratice problems that will help you across the different chapters. The authors analyses several fundamental issues such as functions, matrices, derivatives, partial derivatives, a first approach to optimization, integrals and a first dynamics analysis - a good introduction to Difference Equations and Differential Equations.
If you are an undergrad without solid preparation on Mathematics, and wish to understand the mechanics of Economics, then this is a good option.

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Forecasting: Methods and Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)Excellent book written with the practitioner in mind. Mathematical formalism kept to a minimum. The last 4 chapters (about judgmental forecasting and practical aspects of forecasting) are a plus vs. other books.

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Boy Wonder of Wall Street: The Life and Times of Financier Eddie Gilbert Review

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(More customer reviews)I have known Eddie Gilbert personally for over a decade, and I find that at 80 years old he continues to work as hard as most people in their 30's. He is a driven man, whose ambition is boundless.
This recent book is a swift read and covers the major events in Eddie's life in a well researched and balanced way. From the heights of two separate fortunes to the depths of two jail stints, it is really an amazing story. The most amazing part is that it is true. Eddie Gilbert is still making history today as a very, very successful real estate investor. Everything he touches turns to gold. He is a very loyal family man, who values friendships and would do everything to follow through on his word.
I recommend reading the book, not for its literary merits, which are very modest, but for the truly extraordinary story of the many lives of Eddie Gilbert.

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Ever oscillating between absolute triumph and failure, the volatile life of the acrobatic financial genius Eddie Gilbert is a drama bordering on Shakespearean proportions. Jailed two times and on his way to making his third fortune, Eddie Gilbert's is a most entertaining real life story. Although reminiscent of famous financiers, such as Michael Milken, Gilbert's story has yet to be heard.

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Virtual Teams: Reaching Across Space, Time, and Organizations with Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)"Virtual Teams" was a real treat for both my academic and consulting sensibilities. I have never seen such a thorough work on this topic. It is both fundamental and visionary at the same time.
In discourse with a fellow business consultant we bantered about the topic of Lipnack and Stamps latest book (of which I had received an advance copy). He said: "Unfortunately, Lipnack and Stamps(L&S) have been 10 years ahead of the curve with their understanding of the importance of networking."
"But," I replied, "With the book 'Virtual Teams' they offer the world-wide-race-to-the-Internet a well needed moment of reflection-during which they offer PURPOSE to connecting and give virtual teaming DEFINITION and DIRECTION." And the banter continued but we both agreed and got tingles as our chat echoed the truth of their statement:
"Communication technologies and computer networks-in particular the Internet-are underwriting this moment of pregnant potential." (p 240)
"You know," I concluded, "It's a good thing they (L&S) were ahead of their time-otherwise we would not have the language to discuss our 'interdependence' symptoms, to test our 'distributed business' hypothesis', and to realize how much responsibilty it is to be 'pregnant' with potential! Really! The capabilities and expectations we have to manage in these Internet days... how exciting, how dangerous! After all, 'net potential, without 'net performance is just predisposed waste, don't you agree?"
"Yeah, yeah Paula,--yadda, yadda, yadda; 'net, 'net, 'net...enough philosophy-so, should I read the book or not?"
"Go for it." I replied. "This book is not just an electronic blip about the latest fad of virtual teams- it is a study on careful communication, on planning and developing valuable distributed business relationships...a book to be savored and re-read over time."
(BTW --Mine is already all dog-eared and worn!)
Be prepared to THINK DEEP; when you read this book, SIP it SLOWLY and --ENJOY!

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Leverage Your Time: Balance Your Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I found Dr. Walker's book to be an excellent, no- nonsense, guide for better living. His book is one that will teach you the basic skills needed to not only live a life, but to design a lifestyle. Full of sound advice, his step by step plan will guide you on the way to fulfillment. Regardless of where you are in life, or where you want to be, Leverage Your Time, Balance Your Life will be your roadmap for success.

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How to organize your schedule for productive living andthe ten keys to a balanced life.

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Great Presentations: How to Keep Your Audiences Awake - All the Time Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a rapid, effective read, offering pragmatic and well-organized guidance on preparing and delivering presentations. It is the kind of book you read once and then carry with you to review before upcoming presentations.
The book is logically laid-out with a combination of discussion and guidelines, often organized in check-list fashion. Easy to read, easy to consume, easy to implement - and effective.
Marketing and sales team members should contemplate copies for themselves; managers should consider purchasing copies for their groups.

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CAN A SEMINAR SELL YOUR PRODUCT, SERVICE OR IDEA?
Seminars or workshops can achieve your goals on a wholesale basis, as compared to a one-on-one approach. But, you have to be really good at it, or you risk turning people off or even putting them to sleep."Another outstanding learning experience" - Bob Tessler – Entrepreneur"Great material - pragmatic, well-organized and clearly presented." - Peter Cohan, author of Great Demos"Len Sklar brings a dry sense of humor, an attention to detail for the customer's experience, and an understanding of the economics of putting on a successful seminar. His book has a number of excellent checklists and thought provoking insights to help the reader prepare and deliver compelling seminars." --Sean Murphy, CEO, SKMurphy, Inc

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Job Survival Strategies: A Guide for Turbulent Times Review

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(More customer reviews)Almost everyone, sometime in their work life, will experience the loss of their job. Indeed, in this era of corporate downsizing, out-sourcing, bankruptcies, and mergers, a great many workers will experience the loss of their job several times in the course of their work life. Job Survival Strategies: A Guide For Turbulent Times by James Neal offers working and field-tested strategies for making smart career choices, increasing personal visibility on the job site, and becoming an essential employee. Included are tips for monitoring employer plans, avoiding destructive work habits, and scoring well on performance appraisals. Very highly recommended and life-affecting reading, Job Survival Strategies also has the additional benefits of reducing anxiety and avoiding being "blind sided" in today's difficult to predict job market.

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Pocket-sized text offers tips and strategies for increasing job survival in these turbulent times. Discusses how to strengthen your job security, how to protect your career by becoming vital to your employer, and how to improve your employability and future job security. Softcover.

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