The Prince of America: Achieving Wealth As a Corporate Employee

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The Prince of America

The Prince of America: Achieving Wealth As a Corporate Employee
Dennis W. Bowland
Manufacturer: Virtualbookworm.com Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Financial Planning | Personal Finance | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 1589393678

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There are hundreds of how-to books that promise to reveal the secrets to attaining wealth. But what if you are not a brilliant entrepreneur or investment wizard? Can the average employee toiling at the daily grind realize the same dream of achieving financial security? Author Dennis W. Bowland knows that it can be done. Always upbeat and insightful, The Prince of America is the tale of Beauregard T. Frog, a little fellow with big aspirations. Told in the styles of a classic fairytale, this deceptively simple parable contains time-tested, practical information and sound financial guidance for anyone with a modest income who is determined to realize financial independence.

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The Prince of America.......2003-09-13

This book is an excellent book on personal finance that gives very down to earth information to help the every day joe stretch his dollars further. Every young person should read this book or one like it.

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Robert 'Buck' McNair came from Nova Scotia, the second of three sons born of a mix of Scottish and German parents. As a young man he became interested in flight, and was lucky enough to be able to fly floatplanes off the Canadian lakes. When war came, he went through flight training in Canada, sailed to England, and in the summer of 1941 found himself with the newly formed 411 Squadron RCAF. Eventually this unit began flying sweeps over Northern France and he saw his first combat actions during that autumn. An aggressive fighter pilot, he was chosen by his Canadian CO to accompany him to the besieged island of Malta in the spring of 1942, to coincide with the arrival on that island of the first Spitfires. Almost before he found his feet, he was nearly killed in a bombing raid. In wartime Malta, there was no chance to recuperate and he had to continue flying which he did with distinction, gaining a number of victories and winning his first DFC.

Returning to England later in 1942, he saw action over Dieppe in August, and became a flight commander. After a break in Canada, he took command of 421 Squadron RCAF in the summer of 1943, leading his pilots in many sorties over France and gaining more victories and two more DFCs. Finally as a wing leader in early 1944 his leadership brought him the DSO. However, he had been injured on one sortie which forced him to bale out of a burning Spitfire, and he was taken off operations shortly before D-Day. His score of victories however, had reached 16, with others probably destroyed and damaged.

After the war he continued in the RCAF at home and abroad. In 1953 he was a passenger in a North Star aeroplane which crashed at Vancouver airport and his bravery in helping extricate those on board resulted in the Queen's Commendation for Brave Conduct. Later he commanded No. 4 Canadian Wing in Germany and continued to fly fast jets. In the last years of his life it was discovered that he had contracted leukaemia through treatment to help with an injured back, the result of two war-time bale-outs. However, he continued in the service, his final posting being to the Canadian Embassy in London, until his untimely death in early 1971.

This is a remarkable story of courage and heroism by one of the Second World War's top-scoring fighter pilots who inspired his men and fellow pilots in actions above the skies of France and Malta, and who, despite being almost blind in one eye, continued to lead and spur his men onto greater actions. ?

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In an expanded edition of her history of American women activists, Judith Nies has added biographical essays on feminist Bella Abzug and civil rights visionary Fannie Lou Hamer and a new chapter on women environmental activists. Included are portraits of Sarah Moore Grimké, who rejected her life as a Southern aristocrat and slaveholder to promote women's rights and the abolition of slavery; Harriet Tubman, an escaped slave who led more than three hundred slaves to freedom on the Underground Railway; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, the first woman to run for Congress, who advocated for women's rights to own property, to vote, and to divorce; Mother Jones, "the Joan of Arc of the coalfields," one of the most inspiring voices of the American labor movement; Charlotte Perkins Gilman, who worked for the reform of two of America's most cherished institutions, the home and motherhood; Anna Louise Strong, an intrepid journalist who covered revolutions in Russia and China; and Dorothy Day, cofounder of the Catholic Worker movement, who fed and sheltered the hungry and homeless in New York's Bowery for more than forty years.

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Absolutely Marvelous and Inspiring.......2003-10-30

I absolutely loved this book. It was inspiring and moving and informative and beautifully written. I read every word, and was moved to tears several times. One of the true revelations was the piece about Bella Abzug, as I'd fallen prey to the media's image of her as a crazy broad with a hat! It was great to learn about the 'whole' Bella. The Charlotte Perkins Gilman chapter was also highly educational, as I'd only known her through The Yellow Wallpaper. But every chapter was fascinating, from the one on Mother Jones to the heart-wrenching story of Fannie Lou Hamer. I found myself reading passages aloud to my husband frequently, and he was equally moved and impressed.

Thanks to Judith Nies for writing it, and for so beautifully telling the moving stories of these heroic women. Bravo, bravo, bravo....

Fills a gap in the history books.......2003-06-23

Were you, like me, alwaays vaguely aware of Mother Jones, but ignorant of exactly who she was and what she did? This book filled some important gaps in my general knowledge, and inspired me with the stories of women who were able to see through the injustices of their time (slavery, unfair labor practices, denying women the vote, polluting, etc.) and work toward a boader view of justice and dignity, often at great personal cost. Nies is a thoughtful and measured writer, letting her own anger at injustice shine through these women's stories rather than using her subjects to advance her own agenda. Highly recommended.

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Good book for non-legal types.......2003-09-17

This is a really good book for a Net Admin such as myself. It explains all the legalese very well and I don't see any aspect of policy that it doesn't touch on. There are lots of great quotes you can put into your own policy document.

The one complaint I read about it being "thin", is somewhat accurate. It's less than 150 pages, but there is a lot great information in those pages. My only complaint is that you will have to type all of the policies into your own document. They are not provided electronically. Add a CD to the book, or a web site where the samples can be downloaded and I'd give 5-stars.

Very Concise and Easy to Follow.......2001-12-28

I like this book. It is very readable, concise, practical and easy to follow. The author has done an excellent work to put this vast field of legal and technical knowlege into a very readable form for average reader in business and management.

10,000 foot view only.......2000-01-04

This is a very general, high level view. Very thin book. Not a lot of meat.

For every CIO, VP, IT's & VP, HR's bookshelf. Recommended........1999-03-20

Provides guidelines for developing policy governing the use of computers, e-mail and the internet. Focuses on reducing legal liability, protecting confidential, proprietary information, and guarding against the waste of information technology resources. Filled with many examples of policies. Includes text of selected laws and regulations and a useful index of sample clauses. Should be on every CIO's, VP, IT and VP, HR's bookshelf. Recommended.

Well worth the money!.......1999-02-09

It's written for the lay person who needs to formulate IT policy. It gives both policy statement examples and background data to permit the reader to formulate policies to suit their business needs. It was exactly what I was looking for.

The Action Selling Sales Training Book Series (Action Selling Book Series)

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The Action Selling Sales Training Book Series (Action Selling Book Series)
Duane Sparks
Manufacturer: The Sales Board
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

Insurance | Automotive | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books
ASIN: 097535695X

Product Description

The Action Selling Sales Training and Selling Skills Book Series includes: - Action Selling: How to sell like a professional, even if you think you are one. -Selling Your Price: How to escape the race to the bargain basement - Questions: The Answer to Sales - Masters of Loyalty: How to turn your sales force into a loyalty force The Action Selling Book Series will dramatically improve the sales behavior of your sales force. Action Selling: Are your salespeople "Winging It" during calls? With Action Selling, they`ll learn the Five Critical Sales Skills that really matter and how to follow a proven process that has helped over 300,000 become top selling producers. Selling Your Price: Do your salespeople rely on old habits, manipulative tricks or price concessions to close the sale? With Selling Your Price, salespeople learn how to sell value and protect margins while winning more business. Questions: The Answer to Sales: Do your salespeople depend on the gift of gab to win sales? With Questions, they`ll know how and when to ask the best-questions that lead to gaining commitment. Masters of Loyalty: Do your salespeople sell loyalty? With Masters, they`ll learn how to create real loyalty; loyalty that makes customers stop shopping and be forever deaf to competitor`s appeals.

Business Strategies for Real Estate Management Companies

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Business Strategies for Real Estate Management Companies
Richard F. Muhlebach , and Alan A. Alexander
Manufacturer: Institute of Real Estate Management
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

Sales | Real Estate | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 1572030933

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This book will show you how to boost your real estate management company's growth and profits.

You will learn how to:

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Property Management, published by Institute of Real Estate Management on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 516 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: Ante up: rent-to-own programs prove a creative resident retention strategy for apartment owners.(legalease)
Author: Pamela V. Rothenberg
Publication: Journal of Property Management (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: Institute of Real Estate Management
Volume: 70 Issue: 3 Page: 14(1)

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The Boss' Management Strategy. (The Briefing).(Brief Article)(Company Profile): An article from: San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Manufacturer: CBJ, L.P.
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from San Fernando Valley Business Journal, published by CBJ, L.P. on May 13, 2002. The length of the article is 477 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: The Boss' Management Strategy. (The Briefing).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
Publication: San Fernando Valley Business Journal (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 13, 2002
Publisher: CBJ, L.P.
Volume: 7 Issue: 10 Page: 22(1)

Article Type: Brief Article, Company Profile

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Boutiques band together to make voice heard.(strategies of law firms): An article from: Real Estate Weekly

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Boutiques band together to make voice heard.(strategies of law firms): An article from: Real Estate Weekly
Esther O. Perez
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Real Estate Weekly, published by Thomson Gale on November 8, 2006. The length of the article is 541 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: Boutiques band together to make voice heard.(strategies of law firms)
Author: Esther O. Perez
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 8, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 53 Issue: 13 Page: 1R(2)

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Breaking new ground in residential rentals.(Residential: marketing & brokerage)(City Connections Realty'd business strategy): An article from: Real Estate Weekly

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Breaking new ground in residential rentals.(Residential: marketing & brokerage)(City Connections Realty'd business strategy): An article from: Real Estate Weekly

Manufacturer: Hagedorn Publication
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Real Estate Weekly, published by Hagedorn Publication on February 16, 2005. The length of the article is 931 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: Breaking new ground in residential rentals.(Residential: marketing & brokerage)(City Connections Realty'd business strategy)
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 16, 2005
Publisher: Hagedorn Publication
Volume: 51 Issue: 27 Page: 14R(1)

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Breaking the mold. (analysis of HomeSide Lending management strategy)(includes related article in restructuring process)(Company Profile): An article from: Mortgage Banking
Robert Stowe England
Manufacturer: Mortgage Bankers Association of America
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Mortgage Banking, published by Mortgage Bankers Association of America on October 1, 1997. The length of the article is 7538 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: Breaking the mold. (analysis of HomeSide Lending management strategy)(includes related article in restructuring process)(Company Profile)
Author: Robert Stowe England
Publication: Mortgage Banking (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1997
Publisher: Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Volume: v58 Issue: n1 Page: p126(11)

Article Type: Company Profile

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Channels and strategies. (Origination Strategies).(Cover Story): An article from: Mortgage Banking

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Channels and strategies. (Origination Strategies).(Cover Story): An article from: Mortgage Banking
Jack Milligan
Manufacturer: Mortgage Bankers Association of America
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is an article from Mortgage Banking, published by Mortgage Bankers Association of America on May 1, 2003. The length of the article is 3371 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: Channels and strategies. (Origination Strategies).(Cover Story)
Author: Jack Milligan
Publication: Mortgage Banking (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 2003
Publisher: Mortgage Bankers Association of America
Volume: 63 Issue: 8 Page: 30(6)

Article Type: Cover Story

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Forever Oasis.......2001-01-04

This was the best account of Oasis by far, I enjoyed the first Getting High but this one picked up where the last one left on, leaving no questions unanswered.

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This memoir has two protagonists: Josiah Wedgwood, Member of Parliament and ardent Christian Zionist, and the author herself, whose spirit shines from its pages. She tells of her family: her grandfather, head of Orthodox Jewry in Hungary, her scholarly father, her feminist-Zionist mother, her brilliant sister. A happy childhood - in democratic Czechoslovakia -- makes more poignant the tragedy that would follow. Wedgwood visited their small Carpathian town in the 1920's to preach Zionism. Gabriella was chosen to present him with a bouquet of flowers, and, after Munich, she appealed for his help. He responded with visas for Britain, saving her life and that of her younger brother. Wedgwood's country estate was a haven for refugees, and her future husband, an American who had emigrated from her hometown, called on her there. They were married a month before war broke out in Europe and settled in Philadelphia, where, in 1946, they learned of her family's death at Auschwitz. Gabriella dedicated herself to the survival of the Jewish people, in Israel and in America, raising three sons and promoting Jewish education, as teacher, principal and administrator in Philadelphia, Phoenix and San Diego. She was the first woman elected to the National Board of the Jewish Educators' Assembly.

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