A stunning and revealing examination of oil's indelible impact on the countries that produce it and the people who possess it.Every unhappy oil-producing nation is unhappy in its own way, but all are touched by the "resource curse" - the power of oil to exacerbate existing problems and create new ones. In Crude World, Peter Maass presents a vivid portrait of the troubled world oil has created. He takes us to Saudi Arabia, where officials deflect inquiries about the amount of petroleum remaining in the country's largest reservoir; to Equatorial Guinea, where two tennis courts grace an oil-rich dictator's estate but bandages and aspirin are a hospital's only supplies; and to Venezuela, where Hugo Chvez's campaign to redistribute oil wealth creates new economic and political crises.
Alfred A. Knopf
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9781400041695
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Print book
Painless Presentations
By Laskowski, Lenny
A simple road map to the world of professional presentations What happens when you're asked to give a speech, professionally or personally? If you get nervous, start sweating, and hope it's all just a bad dream then you aren't alone, but you need help. Painless Presentations proves that speaking doesn't have to be painful, or even stressful. A speech is a means to giving great, helpful material to an audience and the speaker is the vehicle to achieve that goal. This simple-to-read book guides those just beginning their journey into the world of speaking. Painless Presentations teaches the "Dozen Deadly Dangers" to avoid and much more. * Explains how to gather information and materials * Details the structure of a presentation * Describes uses of visual aids and vocal variety * Demonstrates how to handle questions Painless Presentations offers wisdom derived from Lenny Laskowski's thirty-five-year speaking career, delivering more than 2,700 programs to clients in over 178 countries.
Wiley; 1 edition
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9781118361771
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Print book
The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve
By Conti-brown, Peter
The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve shows that much common wisdom about the nation's central bank is inaccurate. Legal scholar and financial historian Peter Conti-Brown provides an in-depth look at the Fed's place in government, its internal governance structure, and its relationships to such individuals and groups as the president, Congress, economists, and bankers.Exploring how the Fed regulates the global economy and handles its own internal politics, and how the law does--and does not--define the Fed's power, Conti-Brown captures and clarifies the central bank's defining complexities.
Princeton University Press
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9780691164007
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Print book
The Day After the Dollar Crashes
By Vickers, Damon
How to profit from the events leading up to the likely collapse of the US dollar Society is at a crossroads Here at home and around the world we are living in a manner that is absolutely unconditionally irrevocably unsustainable The Day After the Dollar Crashes A Survival Guide for the Rise of the New World Order outlines the kinds of events that could trigger a global economic collapse describing in detail the events that are likely to occur just prior to during and immediately following such a total collapse It also explains how investors can profit and support a sustainable future by anticipating social trends The book Describes what government can do now to soften the dollars fall later Details how to lead the charge to introduce innovations and solutions to meet the inevitable challenges of new kinds of economic forces Reveals how to profit by changing expectations and taking action to align investments with reality The Day After the Dollar Crashes tears away the illusions generated by politicians media and the financial industry to show how investors can position themselves to survive and thrive in a New World Order From the Author A Fictional Timeline of Events for the Crash of the US Dollar Author Damon Vickers am EST Wednesday The US government is having its regular auction of US Treasury notes Here we go again begging to the world with our tin cup Only this time the world says xCNo We arenxt going to buy any more US IOUsxD pm EST Sunday When the Asian markets open we see a meltdown The Asian markets are down percent then percent then percent in an all out free-fall It touches off an avalanche of selling and markets around the world go into independent free-falls pm EST Sunday Global currencies start to slip and are also in free fall Gold prices rise by to dollars an ounce Silver and palladium are also up as global investors convert to put everything they have into precious metals am EST Monday The New York Stock Exchange NYSE opens and within minutes circuit breakers around the world pop under a deluge of market orders am EST Monday The NYSE is advised of the liquidity problems and the market shuts down Markets around the world react with volatility in a strong down trend Everyone starts selling bonds to raise capital but there are few buyers Prices plunge yields rise am EST Monday Markets around the world react to the close of the NYSE with volatility in a strong down trend am EST Monday Several countries in Europe announce they have raised interest rates by or percent to make their own bonds attractive to buyers In response other global markets become very nervous and even less stable am EST Tuesday The NYSE is unable to open due to the quantity of sell orders jamming the systems am EST Tuesday The Federal Reserve calls an emergency meeting The United States needs liquidity and must compete for it am EST Tuesday The Federal Reserve announces a hike in interest rates am EST Tuesday Global markets donxt like the hike in US interest rates but respond by seeking some type of footing for the short term am EST Tuesday The NYSE finally manages to open two hours after the opening bell Global markets have gapped down to percent from Fridayxs close pm EST Tuesday Traders believe the worst is behind them Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning The dollar rallies Markets find new levels Traders around the world are walking on eggshells and having a hard time sleeping Global currencies are still in free fall Gold prices continue to rise along with other precious metals as more buyers come in pm EST Friday In spite of the hike in interest rates the US dollar continues to fall as global confidence continues to erode am EST Saturday The Fed reconvenes pm EST Sunday The Fed announces a second interest rate hike in as many weeks At Asian open China gets first crack at the higher yield bonds pm EST Sunday Currency markets instantly respond as bank interest rates in Western Europe are hiked simultaneously with the US but there are no buyers am EST Monday At the NYSE bell all hell is unleashed Traders around the world become net sellers of equities bonds and western currencies Everyone wants out at the same time The world markets are thrown into chaos Panic and confusion sweep the globe and all markets are in free fall am EST Monday Everything is jammed as the volume of selling off all distributed equities in all the global markets becomes overwhelming The markets around the world seize up Trading ceases am EST Monday On the NYSE floor someone turns up the volume on CNN and people slowly gather around the screen to watch videos of bodies falling out of exchange headquarters in Tokyo Singapore Hong Kong London Frankfurt Paris and Bucharest Someone turns the sound off but the videos keep playing am EST Monday On the NYSE floor traders start to pick up their tickets Every hand is shaking Throughout the day shocked traders wander out of the building Some find their way home Others are never heard from again Others begin to obsess about how to recoup their losses if and when the market reopens am EST Tuesday The IMF convenes with G leaders to discuss a solution to the paralyzed markets They realize the only way to unfreeze the markets is to do a total restructure of all westernized debt in one fell swoop This will require a complete realignment of currencies as it will likely include massive work-outs by debtor nations The work outs will mandate that all countries submit to terms set out by a new global authority that is quickly being formed am EST Tuesday A spokeswoman for the IMFG coalition holds a news conference before the New York Exchange opens The conference is simulcast around the world in multiple languages She assures viewers that everything is under control and that the IMFG coalition will be overseeing an economic reset that will transpire in an orderly mann
Wiley; 1 edition
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9780470910337
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Hardcover
Think and Grow Rich
By Hill, Napoleon
Audio Book- unabriged on CD
High Roads Media; Revised and Updated edition
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9781932429237
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Hardcover
The Complete Book of Insurance
By Zevnik, Richard Wm
Do you have the protection you need? INSURANCE. You have to have it, but do you really know what you have? It is the one purchase that you hope never to use, but when you do, it is all too common to learn that what you thought was covered is not. Do not let your car, home or health suffer because that long, dry policy document is too difficult to understand. Instead, let The Complete Book of Insurance guide you through all of your major insurance needs. - If you are concerned with the other drivers and want to know just exactly what uninsured motorist coverage is-use The Complete Book of Insurance to evaluate what limits you really need if you are involved in an accident. - Whether you just bought your first house or are moving to a region prone to earthquakes, flood or mold-use The Complete Book of Insurance to learn what is really protected under your standard policy.
Sphinx Pub.
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9781572483835
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eBook
Jim Cramer's Mad Money
By Mason, Cliff
"Investing well isn't easy, but it is possible. My goal in life is to make it easier for you to make money." Jim Cramer is the champion of the middle-class investor. Every night on Mad Money, he provides valuable information about stocks, steering investors away from danger zones and leading them to the investments that can turn a lackluster portfolio into a powerhouse of profit. In his new book, he shows investors how to take the advice on his TV program and put it into action. Cramer walks investors through the key decisions they have to make: understanding their tolerance for risk and defining their goals, doing the essential homework on a stock, and knowing how to buy and sell stocks the right way -- the Cramer way. This is a true nuts-and-bolts guide to investing, from Cramer's detailed discussion of the sort of homework investors must do to his own guidelines for knowing when and how to sell stocks.
Simon & Schuster; First Edition edition
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9781416537908
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Hardcover
Raising Financially Confident Kids
By Hunt, Mary
It's natural to want your kids to have a secure future. But when it comes to teaching the next generation how to handle money, parents are failing. Still there is hope! Financial expert Mary Hunt shows parents how to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with money--even if the parents themselves have made financial mistakes along the way or are struggling financially right now.Drawing from solid statistics and her own hard-won knowledge and experience, Hunt helps parents protect their children from the financial pitfalls of easy credit, an attitude of entitlement, and our culture's chummy relationship with debt. From preschool through the teen years, every stage of a child's development is covered, including how to talk to them about money, how to help them start saving money and giving it away, and how to manage money wisely.
Revell; Reprint edition
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9780800721411
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Hardcover
Micromessaging
By Young, Stephen
Should you sweat the small stuff? Absolutely, says Stephen Young-especially when it comes to those critical behaviors that can make or break performance. The reason is simple: no matter what you think you're saying, your words, gestures, and tone of voice can actually communicate something entirely different. Too often, negative micromessages undermine morale, business opportunities, and ultimately your organization. Micromessaging examines the nuanced behaviors that we all blindly use and react to in our dealings with others. Yet as Young points out, these micromessages can reveal a lot about our own-and our superiors'-biases and preconceived notions. Learning how to constructively address these behaviors can bring about positive change. Young offers a common language for encouraging open discussion in the workplace, along with skills to identify and address familiar micromessages; tools for deploying microadvantages; and real-life workplace scenarios, self-assessments, and solutions that help readers interpret and alter ingrained behaviors and their effects.
McGraw-Hill Education
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9780071467575
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Hardcover
Beyond the Limits
By Meadows, Donella H.
Beyond the Limits Confronting Global Collapse, Envisioning a Sustainable Future is the path-breaking sequel to The Limits to Growth, the international best-seller which sold 9 million copies in 29 languages when it was published 20 years ago. At that time the authors concluded that if the present trends of growth continued unchanged, the limits to physical growth on the planet would be reached in the next 100 years. Now, in Beyond the Limits, the authors show that the world has already overshot some of its limits, and if present trends remain unchanged, we face the virtually certain prospect of a global economic collapse in the next century. That collapse is far from inevitable, however. Now three of the original authors of The Limits to Growth, Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows, and Jorgen Randers have written Beyond the Limits to help us confront the possibility of global collapse in order to envision the possibility of a sustainable future.
Chelsea Green Pub Co
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9780930031558
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Hardcover
BUYING REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES 3/E
By Kollen-rice, Melissa S
The latest, most up-to-date information on one of the hottest real estate investment opportunities Savvy real estate investors are ready to take advantage of rising foreclosure rates, but need expert guidance to navigate this profitable market sector. This fresh update of Buying Real Estate Foreclosures gives you all the information needed to find and finance bargain properties from banks, savings and loan companies, public auctions, government agencies, or any other source. Full of handy resources-worksheets, checklists, sample documents, and more-this is a reliable, profitable guide for experienced and first-time investors alike.
McGraw-Hill
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9780071546614
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Print book
Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords
By Marshall, Perry S
Covering the latest breaking news in Google AdWords, the fifth edition introduces revised, expanded and new chapters covering Enhanced Campaigns, Google AdWord's Express, Google's Product Listing Ads, and the introduction to Google's Universal Analytics. Nuances in Big Data advertising are also revealed and expanded sections and necessary updates have been added throughout. Updates specific to this edition include: Powerful bidding strategies using remarketing lists for search ads New ad extension features Automation capabilities using AdWords scripts Bonus Online Content that includes links to dozens of resources and tutorials covering: registering a domain name, setting up a website, selecting an email service, choosing a shopping cart service, finding products to sell, and starting up an Google AdWords account Readers are given the latest information paired with current screenshots, fresh examples, and new techniques.
Crude World
By Maass, Peter
A stunning and revealing examination of oil's indelible impact on the countries that produce it and the people who possess it.Every unhappy oil-producing nation is unhappy in its own way, but all are touched by the "resource curse" - the power of oil to exacerbate existing problems and create new ones. In Crude World, Peter Maass presents a vivid portrait of the troubled world oil has created. He takes us to Saudi Arabia, where officials deflect inquiries about the amount of petroleum remaining in the country's largest reservoir; to Equatorial Guinea, where two tennis courts grace an oil-rich dictator's estate but bandages and aspirin are a hospital's only supplies; and to Venezuela, where Hugo Chvez's campaign to redistribute oil wealth creates new economic and political crises.
Painless Presentations
By Laskowski, Lenny
A simple road map to the world of professional presentations What happens when you're asked to give a speech, professionally or personally? If you get nervous, start sweating, and hope it's all just a bad dream then you aren't alone, but you need help. Painless Presentations proves that speaking doesn't have to be painful, or even stressful. A speech is a means to giving great, helpful material to an audience and the speaker is the vehicle to achieve that goal. This simple-to-read book guides those just beginning their journey into the world of speaking. Painless Presentations teaches the "Dozen Deadly Dangers" to avoid and much more. * Explains how to gather information and materials * Details the structure of a presentation * Describes uses of visual aids and vocal variety * Demonstrates how to handle questions Painless Presentations offers wisdom derived from Lenny Laskowski's thirty-five-year speaking career, delivering more than 2,700 programs to clients in over 178 countries.
The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve
By Conti-brown, Peter
The independence of the Federal Reserve is considered a cornerstone of its identity, crucial for keeping monetary policy decisions free of electoral politics. But do we really understand what is meant by "Federal Reserve independence"? Using scores of examples from the Fed's rich history, The Power and Independence of the Federal Reserve shows that much common wisdom about the nation's central bank is inaccurate. Legal scholar and financial historian Peter Conti-Brown provides an in-depth look at the Fed's place in government, its internal governance structure, and its relationships to such individuals and groups as the president, Congress, economists, and bankers.Exploring how the Fed regulates the global economy and handles its own internal politics, and how the law does--and does not--define the Fed's power, Conti-Brown captures and clarifies the central bank's defining complexities.
The Day After the Dollar Crashes
By Vickers, Damon
How to profit from the events leading up to the likely collapse of the US dollar Society is at a crossroads Here at home and around the world we are living in a manner that is absolutely unconditionally irrevocably unsustainable The Day After the Dollar Crashes A Survival Guide for the Rise of the New World Order outlines the kinds of events that could trigger a global economic collapse describing in detail the events that are likely to occur just prior to during and immediately following such a total collapse It also explains how investors can profit and support a sustainable future by anticipating social trends The book Describes what government can do now to soften the dollars fall later Details how to lead the charge to introduce innovations and solutions to meet the inevitable challenges of new kinds of economic forces Reveals how to profit by changing expectations and taking action to align investments with reality The Day After the Dollar Crashes tears away the illusions generated by politicians media and the financial industry to show how investors can position themselves to survive and thrive in a New World Order From the Author A Fictional Timeline of Events for the Crash of the US Dollar Author Damon Vickers am EST Wednesday The US government is having its regular auction of US Treasury notes Here we go again begging to the world with our tin cup Only this time the world says xCNo We arenxt going to buy any more US IOUsxD pm EST Sunday When the Asian markets open we see a meltdown The Asian markets are down percent then percent then percent in an all out free-fall It touches off an avalanche of selling and markets around the world go into independent free-falls pm EST Sunday Global currencies start to slip and are also in free fall Gold prices rise by to dollars an ounce Silver and palladium are also up as global investors convert to put everything they have into precious metals am EST Monday The New York Stock Exchange NYSE opens and within minutes circuit breakers around the world pop under a deluge of market orders am EST Monday The NYSE is advised of the liquidity problems and the market shuts down Markets around the world react with volatility in a strong down trend Everyone starts selling bonds to raise capital but there are few buyers Prices plunge yields rise am EST Monday Markets around the world react to the close of the NYSE with volatility in a strong down trend am EST Monday Several countries in Europe announce they have raised interest rates by or percent to make their own bonds attractive to buyers In response other global markets become very nervous and even less stable am EST Tuesday The NYSE is unable to open due to the quantity of sell orders jamming the systems am EST Tuesday The Federal Reserve calls an emergency meeting The United States needs liquidity and must compete for it am EST Tuesday The Federal Reserve announces a hike in interest rates am EST Tuesday Global markets donxt like the hike in US interest rates but respond by seeking some type of footing for the short term am EST Tuesday The NYSE finally manages to open two hours after the opening bell Global markets have gapped down to percent from Fridayxs close pm EST Tuesday Traders believe the worst is behind them Tuesday afternoon through Friday morning The dollar rallies Markets find new levels Traders around the world are walking on eggshells and having a hard time sleeping Global currencies are still in free fall Gold prices continue to rise along with other precious metals as more buyers come in pm EST Friday In spite of the hike in interest rates the US dollar continues to fall as global confidence continues to erode am EST Saturday The Fed reconvenes pm EST Sunday The Fed announces a second interest rate hike in as many weeks At Asian open China gets first crack at the higher yield bonds pm EST Sunday Currency markets instantly respond as bank interest rates in Western Europe are hiked simultaneously with the US but there are no buyers am EST Monday At the NYSE bell all hell is unleashed Traders around the world become net sellers of equities bonds and western currencies Everyone wants out at the same time The world markets are thrown into chaos Panic and confusion sweep the globe and all markets are in free fall am EST Monday Everything is jammed as the volume of selling off all distributed equities in all the global markets becomes overwhelming The markets around the world seize up Trading ceases am EST Monday On the NYSE floor someone turns up the volume on CNN and people slowly gather around the screen to watch videos of bodies falling out of exchange headquarters in Tokyo Singapore Hong Kong London Frankfurt Paris and Bucharest Someone turns the sound off but the videos keep playing am EST Monday On the NYSE floor traders start to pick up their tickets Every hand is shaking Throughout the day shocked traders wander out of the building Some find their way home Others are never heard from again Others begin to obsess about how to recoup their losses if and when the market reopens am EST Tuesday The IMF convenes with G leaders to discuss a solution to the paralyzed markets They realize the only way to unfreeze the markets is to do a total restructure of all westernized debt in one fell swoop This will require a complete realignment of currencies as it will likely include massive work-outs by debtor nations The work outs will mandate that all countries submit to terms set out by a new global authority that is quickly being formed am EST Tuesday A spokeswoman for the IMFG coalition holds a news conference before the New York Exchange opens The conference is simulcast around the world in multiple languages She assures viewers that everything is under control and that the IMFG coalition will be overseeing an economic reset that will transpire in an orderly mann
Think and Grow Rich
By Hill, Napoleon
Audio Book- unabriged on CD
The Complete Book of Insurance
By Zevnik, Richard Wm
Do you have the protection you need? INSURANCE. You have to have it, but do you really know what you have? It is the one purchase that you hope never to use, but when you do, it is all too common to learn that what you thought was covered is not. Do not let your car, home or health suffer because that long, dry policy document is too difficult to understand. Instead, let The Complete Book of Insurance guide you through all of your major insurance needs. - If you are concerned with the other drivers and want to know just exactly what uninsured motorist coverage is-use The Complete Book of Insurance to evaluate what limits you really need if you are involved in an accident. - Whether you just bought your first house or are moving to a region prone to earthquakes, flood or mold-use The Complete Book of Insurance to learn what is really protected under your standard policy.
Jim Cramer's Mad Money
By Mason, Cliff
"Investing well isn't easy, but it is possible. My goal in life is to make it easier for you to make money." Jim Cramer is the champion of the middle-class investor. Every night on Mad Money, he provides valuable information about stocks, steering investors away from danger zones and leading them to the investments that can turn a lackluster portfolio into a powerhouse of profit. In his new book, he shows investors how to take the advice on his TV program and put it into action. Cramer walks investors through the key decisions they have to make: understanding their tolerance for risk and defining their goals, doing the essential homework on a stock, and knowing how to buy and sell stocks the right way -- the Cramer way. This is a true nuts-and-bolts guide to investing, from Cramer's detailed discussion of the sort of homework investors must do to his own guidelines for knowing when and how to sell stocks.
Raising Financially Confident Kids
By Hunt, Mary
It's natural to want your kids to have a secure future. But when it comes to teaching the next generation how to handle money, parents are failing. Still there is hope! Financial expert Mary Hunt shows parents how to raise kids who have a healthy relationship with money--even if the parents themselves have made financial mistakes along the way or are struggling financially right now.Drawing from solid statistics and her own hard-won knowledge and experience, Hunt helps parents protect their children from the financial pitfalls of easy credit, an attitude of entitlement, and our culture's chummy relationship with debt. From preschool through the teen years, every stage of a child's development is covered, including how to talk to them about money, how to help them start saving money and giving it away, and how to manage money wisely.
Micromessaging
By Young, Stephen
Should you sweat the small stuff? Absolutely, says Stephen Young-especially when it comes to those critical behaviors that can make or break performance. The reason is simple: no matter what you think you're saying, your words, gestures, and tone of voice can actually communicate something entirely different. Too often, negative micromessages undermine morale, business opportunities, and ultimately your organization. Micromessaging examines the nuanced behaviors that we all blindly use and react to in our dealings with others. Yet as Young points out, these micromessages can reveal a lot about our own-and our superiors'-biases and preconceived notions. Learning how to constructively address these behaviors can bring about positive change. Young offers a common language for encouraging open discussion in the workplace, along with skills to identify and address familiar micromessages; tools for deploying microadvantages; and real-life workplace scenarios, self-assessments, and solutions that help readers interpret and alter ingrained behaviors and their effects.
Beyond the Limits
By Meadows, Donella H.
Beyond the Limits Confronting Global Collapse, Envisioning a Sustainable Future is the path-breaking sequel to The Limits to Growth, the international best-seller which sold 9 million copies in 29 languages when it was published 20 years ago. At that time the authors concluded that if the present trends of growth continued unchanged, the limits to physical growth on the planet would be reached in the next 100 years. Now, in Beyond the Limits, the authors show that the world has already overshot some of its limits, and if present trends remain unchanged, we face the virtually certain prospect of a global economic collapse in the next century. That collapse is far from inevitable, however. Now three of the original authors of The Limits to Growth, Donella Meadows, Dennis Meadows, and Jorgen Randers have written Beyond the Limits to help us confront the possibility of global collapse in order to envision the possibility of a sustainable future.
BUYING REAL ESTATE FORECLOSURES 3/E
By Kollen-rice, Melissa S
The latest, most up-to-date information on one of the hottest real estate investment opportunities Savvy real estate investors are ready to take advantage of rising foreclosure rates, but need expert guidance to navigate this profitable market sector. This fresh update of Buying Real Estate Foreclosures gives you all the information needed to find and finance bargain properties from banks, savings and loan companies, public auctions, government agencies, or any other source. Full of handy resources-worksheets, checklists, sample documents, and more-this is a reliable, profitable guide for experienced and first-time investors alike.
Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords
By Marshall, Perry S
Covering the latest breaking news in Google AdWords, the fifth edition introduces revised, expanded and new chapters covering Enhanced Campaigns, Google AdWord's Express, Google's Product Listing Ads, and the introduction to Google's Universal Analytics. Nuances in Big Data advertising are also revealed and expanded sections and necessary updates have been added throughout. Updates specific to this edition include: Powerful bidding strategies using remarketing lists for search ads New ad extension features Automation capabilities using AdWords scripts Bonus Online Content that includes links to dozens of resources and tutorials covering: registering a domain name, setting up a website, selecting an email service, choosing a shopping cart service, finding products to sell, and starting up an Google AdWords account Readers are given the latest information paired with current screenshots, fresh examples, and new techniques.