A top trader takes you through the markets and revels how hesucceeded In Diary of a Professional Commodity Trader, Peter Brandtprovides a play-by-play diary of his 2009 trading, offering aninside look at the difficult process and what it takes to excel atsuch a demanding endeavor. A long-time trader, Brandt clearly explains his thinking as hesearches for the right opportunities and executes trades for 21weeks. And by utilizing a diary format, he reveals exactly whatit's like to trade, communicating the uncertainty that surroundsevery trade and the discipline required to make tough decisions inthe face of losing money. Along the way, Brandt touches upon hisphilosophy on speculation, market analysis, trade identificationand selection, risk management, and much more. Fully discloses the methods and rules the author has used totrade so successfully for so many years Each trade include charts, an analysis of the trade, and aplay-by-play account of how the trade unfolds

Whether you want to become a property tycoon or just rent out a seconc hom~,this wide-ranging guide to the property market is your key to success. Property Investing All-in-One For Dummies is a complete guide to every aspect of property investing, at home and abroad, covering everything from advice on profitable buy-to-let strategies and dealing with problem tenants, to maximising the returns on your investments and recordkeeping. Melalnie, Bien is an Associate Director at Savills Private Finance, and formerly the Personal Finance Editor for The Independent on Sunday.Melanie is a regular commentator on rental property for national newspapers and magazines.

"One of the best leadership books of the year." -strategy+business Leadership is the art of transforming how people think, feel, andact. Though some experts make it seem complicated, it really hasonly two elements: what you say and what you do. And according toAlan Deutschman, most leaders focus too much on words and notnearly enough on setting an example. Deutschman profiles a wide range of leaders (in business,education, the military, and nonprofits) who always walked thewalk, especially when times got tough. In a skeptical world, thatgave them more credibility than even the best possiblespeeches. Deutschman also shows the devastating consequences of not walkingthe walk, even on seemingly minor matters. Consider how the CEOs ofGM and Chrysler hurt their chances of a government bailout byflying their private jets to Washington. The eye-opening examples in Walk the Walk will inspire leaders atall levels.

“Highly readable and right on target, Results will help readers at all leadership levels understand why their organizations fall short, frustrate talented people, and deny even the most obvious needs for change. In the hands of committed leaders, Results will get results.” —Hank McKinnell, chairman and CEO of Pfizer, Inc., and author of A Call to Action: Taking Back Healthcare for Future Generations “I highly recommend this practical book on how to organize and deliver the optimal results you always wanted but never achieved.” —Dick Kovacevich, chairman and CEO of Wells Fargo Bank “Results makes a solid case for organization types and the four building blocks that make up a company’s DNA. Neilson and Pasternack show how business leaders can use these tools to diagnose problems and modify their DNA to create sustainable solutions and a healthy company.” —Chad Holliday, chairman and CEO of DuPont “Results is critical for any executive. You’ll learn how to figure out the

Starred Review. A business fable in the tradition of Who Moved My Cheese?, but more closely akin to Alice in Wonderland, this work from pharmaceuticals CEO Emmens and poet-novelist-journalist Kephart (Flow: The Life and Times of Philadelphia's Schuylkill River) concerns a topsy-turvy organization which should prove oddly familiar for anyone who's worked in a corporate environment. Our heroine, Moira, is a newcomer to the once-respected Zenobia company, now in physical and psychological disrepair. Without signs or helpers, Moira must navigate the bizarre office layout ("countless drab-green cubicles, like so many Brussels sprouts attached to a stalk"), overcome the entrenched mindset ("We excel at the familiar") and find the elusive Room 133A, where she's been summoned to help the flagging enterprise. Emphasizing the power of imagination, innovation, people and possibility, Emmens and Kephart's tale of against-the-system heroism illustrates well the intangible human resources that business-as-usual can squelch

Although not widely discussed, there is such a thing as the corporate heart. This translates into loving our work colleagues at the highest level, often loving our organisations, learning to love ourselves, and dealing with what happens when we actually fall in love. Exploring everything from love-filled leadership and spirituality at work, to loving our career and managing office romances, Love @ Work is a thought-provoking collection of ideas, thoughts and theories. With audacity and inspiration, the Australian Institute of Management has brought together renowned authors, practising managers and insightful thinkers to engage in a conversation about love and humanity.

Nearly 100 million Americans (one out of three) purchase goods and services over the phone each year. Telephone Sales For Dummies shows both new and seasoned sales reps, from realtors, insurance agents to telemarketers, how to create pre-call plans and effectively prospect via the phone. Packed with techniques, *s, and dialogues, this hands-on, interactive guide assists readers with making cold calls, warm calls, and referral calls, helping them plan and execute openings to create interesting dialogue; ask key questions; develop persuasive presentation techniques; work within the No Call Law parameters; leave effective and enticing voicemails that get results; get past screeners and get quality referrals; find hot leads; and create callback *s that close the sale.

Praise for Developing Affordable Housing A Practical Guide for Nonprofit Organizations Third Edition "Ben Hecht's book explains in clear language everything needed to successfully engage in nonprofit housing development. He tells how to find the money, how to generate good design and quality construction, and how to improve management—a complete, well-researched, and well-presented 'A to Z' approach." —Henry G. Cisneros, former secretary U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development "Ben Hecht's book makes the affordable housing development process accessible for communities and practitioners everywhere. Developing Affordable Housing should be on the bookshelf of every organization that cares about people and wants to make affordable housing possible." —Rey Ramsey, former chairman, Habitat for Humanity CEO, One Economy Corporation "The development of affordable housing is as much a journey as a destination. Ben Hecht's book provides maps and bridges while not losing sight of the cha

"Selling something? Persuading someone? Motivating someone? Read Move the World and you will. Every time." "With Move the World, executives can shorten the time and cost to market by learning to communicate goals and timetables succinctly to their teams, suppliers, investors, advisors, and customers. Mastering Brenner's framework is truly essential for entrepreneurial success." "The Move the World System demystifies the art of persuasion and will give anyone who puts it into use a powerful competitive advantage." "Persuasion is vital to success. Brenner recognizes this truth, and Move the World gives you a clear, powerful system to move your audience and achieve your goals." "This book is a must-read and an invaluable companion for those who need to communicate effectively with an audience. Move the World will help you sell, lead, motivate, and persuade." "Move the World is a great read, and I was able to put the ideas into use immediately. It's the perfect tool for the busy professional w

A Masterful Analysis of Company, Customer,and Competition Kenichi Ohmae - voted by The Economist as "one ofthe world's top five management gurus" - changed the landscape ofmanagement strategy in "The Mind of the Strategist". In thiscompelling account of global business domination, Ohmae reveals thevital thinking processes and planning techniques of prominentcompanies, showing why they work, and how any company can benefitfrom them. Filled with case studies of strategic thinking inaction, Ohmae's classic work inspires today's managers to excel tonew heights of bold, imaginative thinking and solutions. "In manyways, Ohmae can be considered the modern reincarnation of a mucholder guru, Adam Smith." -"Journal of Marketing". "A fascinatingwindow into the mind of one of Japan's premier strategists...fullof ideas about how to improve strategic thinking."- Michael E.Porter, Graduate School of Business Administration, HarvardUniversity

This is the first book to present innovation and entrepreneurship as a purposeful and systematic discipline that explains and analyzes the challenges and opportunities of America's new entrepreneurial economy. Superbly practical, Innovation and Entrepreneurship explains what established businesses, public service institutions, and new ventures need to know and do to succeed in today's economy.

Professional services are estimated to be worth up to $700 billion worldwide, but as the market matures there is an urgent need for new marketing thinking for global players or small businesses alike. This book applies the core principles of strategic marketing to professional services for the first time, in an approach that is at once accessible and compelling. With case studies from a range of companies including J. Walter Thompson, market research companies, the big four accounting firms, Headhunters, Interbrand and large US legal firms, it is intended to become the definitive book for effective strategic marketing in professional services.

Praise for the Fourth Edition of Fraud Auditing and ForensicAccounting "Tommie and Aaron Singleton have made important updates to a book Ipersonally rely very heavily upon: Fraud Auditing and ForensicAccounting (FAFA). In the newest edition, they take difficulttopics and explain them in straightforward actionable language. Allmy students benefitted from reading the third edition of the FAFAto better understand the issues and area of fraud and forensicaccounting. With their singular focus on understandability andpracticality, this Fourth Edition of the book makes a veryimportant contribution for academics, researchers, practitioners,and students. Bravo!"—Dr. Timothy A. Pearson, Director, Division ofAccounting, West Virginia University, Executive Director, Institutefor Fraud Prevention "Finally someone has written a book that combines fraudexamination and forensic accounting. The authors have clearlyexplained both in their earlier edition and now they have enhancedthe first with additional materials. The or

Bedrock Investing Principles for Profiting in Today's ShakyMarkets "If you've been wondering why you've had such a hard timeinvesting well, Think, Act, and Invest Like Warren Buffett willdiagnose your ills and treat them in this delightful short book."-- William Bernstein, Author, A Splendid Exchange and TheInvestor's Manifesto "Follow the investment strategy advocated byLarry Swedroe, and free yourself to spend your time on life'streasures--like your family and friends!" -- William Reichenstein,Professor, Baylor University "As someone who teaches a collegeinvestments course, I would not have thought it possible to do whatSwedroe has done in such a short concise book." -- Edward R. Wolfe,Professor of Finance, Western Kentucky University "It's amazing.Larry Swedroe managed to pen a magnificent book not only chock fullof actionable advice but one that's fun to read. Get a copy andtreat yourself to a better financial future." -- Harold Evensky,President, Evensky Katz "Larry Swedroe is the undisputedexpert in

The Jetsons would be proud! A gizmo as cool as Roomba just begs to be hacked. Now, with this book and the official ROI specification furnished by iRobot, you can become the robotic engineer you've always dreamed of being. Build a Bluetooth interface for your Roomba. Turn it into an artist. Install Linux on it and give it a new brain. Some hacks are functional, others are purely fun. All of them let you play with robotics, and not one will void your warranty. Build a serial interface tether. Set up a Bluetooth interface. Drive Roomba. Play with sensors. Make it sing. Create a Roomba artist. Use your Roomba as a mouse. Connect Roomba to the Net. Wi-Fi your Roomba. Replace Roomba's brain. Install Roomba-cam. Put Linux on Roomba. Features a companion Web site. All this and it will still clean your floor! Get the official iRobot Roomba Open Interface (ROI) specification and all code presented in the book in ready-to-run form at wiley.c

The European Union has long sought to create a single financial area across Europe where consumers in one country benefit from financial markets and activities in other countries. With the emergence of the Internet as a platform for the provision of online banking services, the creation of a pan-European market for banking services appeared a realistic proposition. In practice, however, this has not happened. This book asks why and argues that the creation of banking markets via the Internet relies on both available technologies and appropriate laws and regulations. The institutional and legal framework for online banking services in the single European market are examined, as is the level of legal harmonization achieved in the UK, France and Germany under the influence of the EU Directives pertaining to online banking activities.

A famous expert reveals his professional secrets. Learn how to build your willpower, how to waste time for pleasure and profit, and how to work smarter, not harder. A practical nononsense guide to managing your personal and business time. Paper.

In some parts of the world, especially in developing markets, category management today remains a stretch goal – a new idea full of untapped potential. In other areas, the original eight-step process that emerged in the late 1980’s forms the foundation of many companies’ approach to category management. In still others, particularly in developed countries like the U.S., the U.K., and others, refinements are being made-most of them designed to place consumer understanding front and center. New ideas are emerging–from “trip management” to “aisle management” to“customer management.” Whether a new de*or emerges to replace ”category management” is yet to be seen. Even if that does happen, what won’t change is the overall objective–to help retailers and their manufacturer partners succeed by offering the right selection of products that are marketed and merchandised based on a complete understanding of the consumers they are committed to serving. This book, which explores both

This book, the author explains, "is concerned with action rather than understanding, with decisions rather than analysis." It deals with the strategies needed to transform rapid changes into opportunities, to turn the threat of change into productive and profitable action that contributes positively to our society, the economy, and the individual.

This thoroughly revised and updated second edition of The Trainer’s Handbook presents a comprehensive, systematic approach to developing training skills and competencies. It reflects the current changes in the design, development, and delivery of training that will meet the needs of today’s learner, distance learning, and performance consulting. The book offers a fresh focus on evaluation, includes practical how-to guidance, and a wealth of illustrative real-life examples. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

The rules and practices for Scrum--a simple process for managing complex projects--are few, straightforward,and easy to learn. But Scrum's simplicity itself--its lack of pre*ion--can be disarming, and new practitioners often find themselves reverting to old project management habits and tools and yielding lesser results. In this illuminating series of case studies, Scrum co-creator and evangelist Ken Schwaber identifies the real-world lessons--the successes and failures--culled from his years of experience coaching companies in agile project management. Through them, you'll understand how to use Scrum to solve complex problems and drive results--delivering more valuable software faster.

Based on the best-selling first edition, this greatly expanded and updated version contains forty-seven new activities, more information about how to design and lead retreats, and additional suggestions for how to recover when things go wrong. A CD-ROM allows you to print out chapters for distribution to key leaders, duplicate templates, and produce handouts for specific exercises. Whether you're planning to lead an offsite retreat for the first time or the ninety-ninth time, this easy-to-use, one-stop resource provides: Step-by-step instructions for leading a wide variety of tested exercises. Insight into establishing effective working relationships with clients. Information on what to include in your retreat designs. Suggestions for encouraging participants to speak up and play an active role. Tools for managing conflict. Guidance on making decisions during a retreat and changing course when necessary. Strategies for developing and implementing a

"The Big Short" tells a story of spectacular, epic folly. It has taken the world's greatest financial meltdown to bring Michael Lewis back to the subject that made him famous. His international bestseller "Liar's Poker" exposed the greed and carnage of the City and Wall Street in the 1980s; he wrote it as a cautionary tale, but people seem to have read it as a how-to guide. Now, he wants to settle accounts. In this visceral tour to the heart of the financial system, Michael Lewis takes us around the globe and back decades to trace the origins of the current crisis. He meets the people who saw it coming, the people who were asleep at the wheel and the people who were actively driving us all of cliff. How could we have all been so deluded for quite so long? Where did it all start? Was it systemic? Was it avoidable? And who the hell can we blame? Michael Lewis has the answers. No one is better qualified to get to the heart of this labyrinthine story. And no one can make it such an enjoyable ride along the way.

What You Need to Know About Project Management Project Management is all about getting things done withoutspending too much or taking too long. But when you start hearingthings like man-days, PSOs and stakeholders, it just makes itdifficult to understand. So what do you really need to know about projectmanagement?

In these times of intense change,what role should our most impor-tant business leaders play in society?How do the CEOs of major corporations construe their jobs?How should they construe them?These are the questions posed and answered in The Mind of the C.E.O.Jeffrey Carten's Findings are a challenge to those who are suspicious of corporate power,those who believe CEOs should focus only on enrich-ing shareholders,and even to many CEOs who see their job more nar-rowly.No one interested in the future can afford not to read,think about,and debate The Mind of the CEO.