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The Truth Behind the Numbers in Financial Statements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investigating Before You Invest

Friday, January 20th, 2012

truth behind numbers The economy shows signs of recovering from the worst recession since the 1930s. Savvy investors are already bargain shopping for stocks that are priced well and ready to climb out of the doldrums. But as the saying goes, “once burned, twice shy.” It’s more important than ever to guard against scams and be very careful about where you invest your hard-earned dollars.Let this book be your guide. In plain English, you’ll take a guided tour of a typical financial statement, and learn: How to cut through the hype in an annual report and, with a few simple calculations, know how a company is really performing, Why you should turn a deaf ear to “stock tips,” even when they come from a broker or financial planner, The red flags to look for in financial statements that indicate the management is trying to pull the wool over your eyes, Why footnotes to financial statements are “must” reading for any investor, How to use the Internet to research markets, companies, and executives to uncover problems, pitfalls and golden opportunities, Secrets the pros use to spot the best performing stocks and bonds ahead of the average investor
Title: The Truth Behind the Numbers in Financial Statements: A Step-by-Step Guide to Investigating Before You Invest
Author: Jose D. Roncal ‘90 is a truly global executive with over 20 years of experience in international business and finance, having worked and travelled frequently in six continents. Specializing in telecommunications and information technology industries, Mr. Roncal has served such well-known multinational companies as NCR, AT&T, Verizon Communications and the U.K.-based blue chip company, Cable and Wireless.
For more than 15 years, he has lived around the globe as a Chief Financial Officer, focusing on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and spin offs among other strategic activities. He is a well known transformational and corporate turnaround specialist and inspirational leader, with a proven track record in developing high-performance operations.
Mr. Roncal has authored numerous articles on business strategy, finance, accounting, capital markets and the global economy. He holds an MBA from Thunderbird University and a BA from Florida International University both in the USA and has attended various senior executive programs at Oxford University in the United Kingdom.
Publisher: Wheatmark (July 15, 2011)
Price: $13.95
Description: Paperback, 162 pages
ISBN: 978-1604944556
Information: www.amazon.com

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Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web and Mobile

Friday, January 20th, 2012

COVER-Wuebben_ContentisCurrency1 Why do some websites succeed while others struggle? It is not only a question of having a good idea or finding an untapped niche. The answer is simple: content. When it comes to the internet, content is still king but knowing how to maximize it on the web and mobile is more challenging than ever. In Content is Currency, author Jon Wuebben explains why substance is still more important than flash, and details the four key phases of managing your content for optimal results: Creation, Optimization, Distribution, and Curation. Rich in specific examples, practical advice, and step-by-step instructions, this groundbreaking toolkit will outline how to build these pillars with Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Social Media Marketing (SMM), and call-to-action techniques.
Title: Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web and Mobile
Author: Jon Wuebben ‘98 is the CEO of Content Launch, a web content development, content strategy and marketing firm that provides content for hundreds of companies, digital agencies and web designers around the world. His new book, “Content is Currency: Developing Powerful Content for Web & Mobile”, helps businesses everywhere learn how to plan, create, distribute and manage content. Jon has spoken at the Online Marketing Summit, New Media Expo, Shop.org Annual Conference, Media Relations Summit and for many organizations and industry groups. Speaking topics include content marketing, social media strategy, mobile marketing, SEO copywriting and entrepreneurship. Jon has an MBA in International Marketing from Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management. He is also the author of “Content Rich: Writing Your Way to Wealth on the Web”. Find out more at www.contentiscurrrency.com and www.contentlaunch.com
Publisher: Nicholas Brealey Publishing (January 16, 2012)
Price: $29.95
Description: Paperback, 288 pages
ISBN: 978-1857885736
Information: www.amazon.com

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Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies

Friday, January 20th, 2012

exchange traded funds for dummies Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have a strong foothold in the marketplace, because they are less volatile than individual stocks, cheaper than most mutual funds, and subject to minimal taxation. But how do you use this financial product to diversify your investments in today’s fast-growing and ever-changing market?
Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies shows you in plain English how to weigh your options and pick the exchange-traded fund that’s right for you. It tells you everything you need to know about building a lean, mean portfolio and optimizing your profits. Plus, this updated edition covers all of the newest ETF products, providers, and strategies, as well as Commodity ETFs, Style ETFs, Country ETFs, and Inverse ETFs.
Title: Exchange-Traded Funds For Dummies
Author: Russell Wild ‘80 is the principal of Global Portfolios, an investment advisory firm based in eastern Pennsylvania. He is one of few wealth managers in the nation who is both fee-only (takes no commissions) and welcomes clients of both substantial and modest means. In addition to the fun he has with his financial calculator, Wild is also an accomplished writer who helps readers understand, and make wise choices about their money. His articles have appeared in many national publications, including AARP The Magazine; Consumer Reports, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, The Saturday Evening Post, and Reader’s Digest. He also contributes regularly to professional financial journals, such as Wealth Manager and Financial Planning.
The author or co-author of two dozen nonfiction books, Wild’s latest works include One Year to An Organized Financial Life (co-authored with Regina Leeds, Perseus, 2010), Index Investing for Dummies (Wiley, December, 2008), Bond Investing for Dummies (2007), and Exchange-Traded Funds for Dummies (2007). Before those, he wrote The Unofficial Guide to Getting a Divorce, along with attorney Susan Ellis Wild, his ex-wife – yeah, you read that right (Wiley, 2005). No stranger to the mass media, Wild has shared his wit and wisdom on such shows as Oprah, The View, CBS Morning News, Good Day New York, and in hundreds of radio interviews.
Wild holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in international management and finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, Arizona (consistently ranked the #1 school for international business by both U.S. News and World Report and the Wall Street Journal); a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in business/economics magna cum laude from American University in Washington, D.C.; and a graduate certificate in personal financial planning from Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (America’s sixth oldest college). A member of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) since 2002, Wild is also a long-time member and a past president of the American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA).
The author grew up on Long Island, and after living in various places both in the United States and abroad (including France and Morocco), settled in Allentown, Pennsylvania where he lives with his two children, Adrienne and Clayton, along with Norman, the killer poodle.
Wild’s website is Russellwild.com. His email is Russell@Russellwild.com.
Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (December 27, 2011)
Price: $26.99
Description: Paperback, 384 pages
ISBN: 978-1118104248
Information: www.amazon.com

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The Art and Science of Success Volume 2, Proven Strategies from Today’s Leading Experts

Friday, January 20th, 2012

art and science The Art and Science of Success Volume 2 is a collection of some of the greatest success minds of our time. These authors are sharing their secrets to financial freedom, unprecedented personal success and unlimited human potential. This book will undoubtedly uplift, empower and motivate you to take action to fulfi ll your dreams.
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The Art and Science of Success Volume 2, Proven Strategies from Today’s Leading Experts
Author: Victoria Rei Ristow ‘08, Roger Aston, Bud Bilanich, Colette Bowers, Bob Boyd, Mark Call, Evelyn Cole, Dean Decastro, Anand Ferco, Krienke Gerri, Melanie Greenough, Joanne Haslam, Clay Johnson, Christine Kasik, Tanya MarCia, Cecilia Matthews, Godfrey McAllister, David Medina, Daven Michaels, Matt Morris, Briarley Nicholson, Darlene O’Keefe, Mike Pawlowski, Mike Phillips, Mikkel Pitzner, Thell Pruitt, Joe Rodrigues, Dr. Joe Rubino, David Sapp, Christian Schnubel, Wayne Sharer, Adam Spiel, Margie Stacey, Justin Tillman, Ayn Ulm, Jerome Vaultier, David Velasquez, Austin Walsh, Traci Williams, Sabrina Williams, Betty Wong, Tim Zimmerman
Publisher: Westcom Press (July 15, 2011)
Price: $21.95
Description: Paperback, 358 pages
ISBN: 978-0983077015
Information: www.amazon.com

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Murder on Aconcagua

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

MOA Final Cover jpeg Hero Scott Devlon is once again sent by the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency on another climbing expedition. This time the mountain is Aconcagua, the highest in South America. His mission is to confirm a report that three Inca golden idols have been discovered and are headed to Venezuelan strongman, Hugo Chavez. Legend says he who possesses them is invincible. Scott’s assignment is to prevent that from taking place but he quickly learns that there are those who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the idols. Join Scott Devlon as he battles not only the brutal elements of the Aconcagua summit, but the determined greed of a murderer in Murder on Aconcagua. Title: Murder on Aconcagua
Author: Charles G. Irion ‘75 was inspired to pen the Summit Murder Mystery Series after participating in a 1987 expedition to Everest. In July of 2011, Irion completed a climbing expedition to Kilimanjaro, the location of the final novel in the Series. His co-author is Ronald J. Watkins.
Publisher: Irion Books LLC (12/23/11)
Price: $19.95
Description: Paperback, 250 pages
ISBN: 978-0984161850
Information: www.amazon.com

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