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Despite the disruption of the multilateral trade talks in Seattle in December 1999, the work of the World Trade Organization (WTO) continues. The trade and investment issues that have been outstanding since the Seattle events are explored in this far reaching book. The distinguished contributors combine several analytical approaches for a comprehensive assessment of the trends, problems and opportunities demanding attention in international trade negotiations.
The authors discuss the principle items on the agenda for a renewed round of WTO talks, and also examine issues concerning the treatment of foreign direct investment, urging trade policymakers to adopt measures that will enhance flows of such investment, as these contribute to trade expansion. US, European and Japanese interests and perspectives are considered. The authors believe that cooperative management of international trade and investment issues could introduce greater harmony in the world trading system and overcome fears about the disruptive consequences of increased market openness. The self appointed roles of Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) are examined, with emphasis on the primary responsibilities of governments as representatives of their nations.
By bringing together the extensive results of research by economists, international management experts and political scientists, this book will be of immense worth to trade policymakers, policy research institutes, consulting firms, and academic communities. Of particular value will be the volume's discussions of international competition policy problems.
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Avoid Market Loss with Trust Deed Investing provides an alternate investment media to investors, that are disillusioned by the present unstable stock market. It provides detailed information on how to put money to work in a relatively safe investment with a high return.
By using the guides presented, double-digit returns with security can be achieved. Investors can do this by using Trust Deeds, secured by a borrower's house, apartment building, or other real estate property. Additionally, the investor doesn't have to be a resident of the state where the real estate security is located.
In this book are the methods for evaluating Trust Deeds, avoiding dangerous loans, expected interest rates, problems to expect and how to minimize their impact, as well as other procedures that should be followed to ensure a safe return.
This book has been written specifically for investing in Trust Deeds in California. It can be applied to other states that use Trust Deeds. The basic principles can be applied to those states that use mortgages.
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Some very useful material for anyone investing in real estate loans.......2005-12-16
I have recommended this book to people who invest in trust deeds/mortgages. I've bought this book for a couple of my investors to read. There is a lot of important information within this book for the investor who is buying real estate loans.
Mr. Domaszewicz does know what he is writing about and shares some important ways for the investor to protect themselves. I may not agree with everything he said in the book, but I have a great amount of respect for his knowledge. I consider this book money very well spent.
USE IT OR LOSE IT!.......2004-10-21
The book provided me valuable information about the trust deed investment world and what brokers and borrowers oftentimes don't disclosed. It has guided me on how to evaluate and handle trust deeds. In these days of increased fraud in the mortgage business, the book has helped me avoid appraisal and credit puffing. Without the book's information, I would have believed some mortgage brokers' and borrowers' statements about loans, and most likely lost thousands of dollars. I highly recommend the book's use by trust deed investors.
This book was not edited. It's barely readable........2003-11-25
I have never before seen a book with so many grammatical errors. I don't care about "proper English" but this is so bad, it's hard to read. It's even harder to take advice from a book that was obviously not done professionally. Don't waste your money.
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- A superb, theologically sound analysis of capitalism
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Toward a Theology of the Corporation (Studies in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy)
Michael Novak
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A superb, theologically sound analysis of capitalism.......2000-12-12
Michael Novak is probably the foremost Christian thinker on the economy. His "Toward a Theology of the Corporation" is an under-appreciated classic that succinctly, yet powerfully, sets out a theologically sound analysis of the modern corporation and its role in society. In this slender and well-written volume, Novak joins issue with theologians like Paul Tillich who contend that "any serious Christian must be a socialist."
THEOLOGY has two principal themes. First, it is addressed to those who work for corporations. Many Christians have been taught to feel, at best, "faint disdain" for corporations and those who manage them. In contrast, Novak knows that many (most) business men and women are ethical people who yearn for moral guidance and advice. Consequently, THEOLOGY tackles a basic moral question: "Can a Christian Work for a Corporation." Novak's answer? "Yes!" (Those wishing more detailed discussion of practical business ethics ought also read Novak's "Business as Calling.")
Yet, Novak recognized that anyone who purported to think about practical business ethics needed to understand the predominant form of business organization-the public corporation. Much of THEOLOGY is thus devoted to an analysis of the corporation: Is the firm's structure as a bureaucratic hierarchy consistent with church teaching on human dignity? What social responsibility, if any, does the corporation have? And so forth.
Thinking about those questions naturally lead Novak to broader issues, such as the consistency of capitalism with church teachings on wealth. In THEOLOGY, therefore, Novak began working out the line of argument that was later developed more fully in his magisterial "The Spirit of Democratic Capitalism." Novak recognizes that church teaching has been hostile to capitalism, as with much else of modernity. Yet, Novak contends that arguments against capitalism serve mainly to give aid and comfort to the Leviathan state
In the most controversial portions of THEOLOGY, Novak attributes Christian opposition to capitalism to two main sources: ignorance and antique world views. Church leaders and theologians tend to be poorly trained in economics and inexperienced with the world of economic reality. Many believers (again, this is especially true of theologians) "are likely to inherit either a pre-capitalist or a frankly socialist set of ideals about political economy." As a result, "Church leaders are more likely to err in this territory [i.e., economic justice] than in most others." (p. 59.)
To be clear, Novak does not believe that faith should be subordinated to capitalism. To the contrary, he recognizes that the divine plan was that we should enjoy the fruits of the earth and of our own industry. He simply contends that capitalism is the best way Fallen humans have yet devised to obey the Biblical command that we are to be stewards of God's world. Novak never loses sight of the basic proposition that it was equally the divine plan that God should be worshiped, obeyed, and feared. The fear of the Lord, he would argue, is the beginning of capitalist wisdom, just as it is of any other kind of wisdom. Not surprisingly, therefore, Novak's analysis has begun to impact the way the church thinks about capitalism. Pope John Paul II's most recent encyclicals on work and the economy, for example, such as Centesimus Annus, contain obvious marks of Novak's influence. In sum, THEOLOGY is very highly recommended for any Christian interested in corporations.
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Each chapter includes review and explanation of the chapter learning objectives as well as multiple choice problems and short exercises.
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Great for Non-Accountants.......2006-10-19
I found the book to be attractively put together and full of examples. They address both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments - including service industries. Managerial Accounting is a vital tool for businesses as it provides techniques for making better business decisions based on data instead of "hunches". Nonetheless, the material can be difficult to get through. The authors understand this and use real-life examples to help give insight as to the way businesses use these analysis techniques. Because the material can be challenging, I can understand some people finding the material boring. However, given the type of material, I feel the authors have done a commendable job in communicating the material in an appealing way.
Boring read for good subject.......2002-04-17
Reading through this book is a BORE! :( Examples are almost non-existant, there's like nothing (like definitions) on the sides of the pages, and no glossary. How poorly written! Please find an alternative to learn this rather interesting subject. Thank you!
-Upset reader of this school book
Disappointing.......2001-05-01
Having previously read "Fundamental Financial Accounting Concepts" by the same people, this book was a disappointment. It came off as incredibly dry, and was not all that clear in its presentation of the concepts. The "Fundamental Financial Accounting" volume is great, but I'd recommend another author for the managerial book.
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This booklet provides the PowerPoint exhibits in a workbook format for efficient note taking.
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Printouts from the instructors Ready Shows (PowerPoint Presentation) or Ready Slides (Acetates printed from the PowerPoint Slides). These are reproduced to help students take notes in class and follow the instructor if the instructor will use the Ready Shows or Ready Slides to guide their in class lecture.
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Well Written.......2007-09-24
The book is very concise & well written. It has helped me tremeendously in my Managerial Accounting class, and is very easy to understand.
Everything as expected!.......2007-02-16
The items arrived as expected; the price of the book was below the university bookstore.
Fair.......2007-01-10
The condition of the book when I received was not as good as stated. I did expedited shipping but it was just as slow as the regular shipping rate.
Not worth the money.......2007-01-03
This book was required for the class I took. The Ready Notes is a bound set of Powerpoint slides (3 per page). The instructor did not use the entire set of slides. I could have taken notes during the lecture and saved the money.
Good book .......2006-11-14
It is good book to learn managerial accounting and it also good to keep it as a reference.
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Ready Notes for use with Managerial Accounting
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Imposing Duties: Government's Changing Approach to Compliance
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ASIN: 0275947815 |
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Policing, environmental protection, and tax administration have much more in common than practitioners in these areas often recognize. Their cultures and traditions have, for the past few decades, incorporated a classic enforcement mentality, based on the underlying assumption that a ruthless and efficient investigative and enforcement capability would produce compliance through the mechanisms of deterrence. In these fields, and perhaps in many other enforcement or compliance oriented professions, Sparrow believes the traditional "enforcement" approach is under stress. There are too many violators, too many laws to be enforced, and not enough resources to get the job done. In this book, Sparrow draws out remarkable parallels in the ways these professions are adapting to meet their current challenges, as they reject their traditional reliance on retrospective, case-by-case, after-the-fact enforcement. Rather than perpetuating their dependence on processes, procedures, and "coverage," these professions are each developing new capacities for analyzing important patterns of noncompliance, prioritizing risks, and designing intelligent interventions using a much broader range of tools. Sparrow extracts the essence of the transformations underway, explores the critical implications for information management, and lays out the issues that need resolution before the emerging compliance strategies can reach maturity. This book is required reading for all those concerned with either the theory or the practice of the compliance side of government.
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Imposing Duties: Government's Changing Approach to Compliance. (book reviews): An article from: Government Finance Review
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This digital document is an article from Government Finance Review, published by Government Finance Officers Association on April 1, 1995. The length of the article is 689 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Imposing Duties: Government's Changing Approach to Compliance. (book reviews)
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Government Finance Review (Magazine/Journal)
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This digital document is an article from Journal of Appellate Practice and Process, published by University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law on September 22, 2002. The length of the article is 6666 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Unpleasant duties: imposing sanctions for frivolous appeals.
Author: Mark R. Kravitz
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Journal of Appellate Practice and Process (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2002
Publisher: University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
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Selling property can be a legal minefield, but Seller Beware! tells how to navigate safely around the problems that can arise from an undisclosed defect in a home. Many states now require sellers to disclose some defects. Author Robert Irwin, a former real estate broker, urges sellers to go further to avoid ending up in court. He explains what defects to disclose (all), when to disclose them (up front, if major), what to fix, and what to leave. Seller Beware! is a scary catalog of household dangers: electrical systems about to catch fire, plumbing awash in heavy metals, walls flaking lead paint, foundations emanating radon, attics full of asbestos. The book is intended for sellers, but buyers looking to stay healthy can learn what to look out for in Seller Beware! --Barry Mitzman
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Radie Britain: A Bio-Bibliography (Bio-Bibliographies in Music)
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Radie Britain: A Bio-Bibliography is a concise biography which summarizes the major events in the prolific American composer's life, and describes the conditions under which her singular talent emerged. An in-depth interview with Britain herself gives the opportunity to hear her own personal thoughts on her life, music, and creative philosophy. Walter and Nancy Bailey give an exhaustive list of works and performances, each accompanied by significant information on the work or documented performance. Also included are Britain's compositions for orchestra and band; chamber ensemble; solo piano; piano duets; the harp; chorus and solo voice as well as her stage works. Authorized by Miss Britain and compiled with her help, this is a comprehensive guide to the work of a gifted musician. A bibliography of Britain's writings concludes the text along with reviews of her performances and other press materials. With its chronological arrangement, this bibliography traces Britain's musical evolution much like a second biography. An index to the entire volume is provided. Both chronological and alphabetical lists of works can be found in the appendixes.
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- David Gilbert became my hero. He will become yours!
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Nightmare in Germany: The Inspiring Odyssey of One Man's Triumph over Nazism : From the Ghetto to Bergen-Belsen
David Gilbert , and
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David Gilbert became my hero. He will become yours!.......2002-03-08
David's story starts on the day the German army attacked Poland at the beginning of World War II. It chronicles one man's struggle to save his family from the Nazis and the heroic efforts he made to save hundreds of other people in the process. David never stopped believing in life and he never stopped believing in God. Through every twist and turn first, while hiding from the Nazis then in the Warsaw Ghetto and finally in Bergen Belsen his quick thinking kept his family safe.
You will not put this book down until David's final liberation. This book is a tribute to his zest for life. Through all the death and destruction David never lost his faith.
David Gilbert is a true hero. His story makes personal what now seems so far removed. It should be read by all those who want to learn from the inhumanity of the Nazi era. This book should be required high school reading. David's story is about life and one man's triumph over incredible odds.
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