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    Sylvie Cornot-Gandolphe , and Ralf Dickel
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    Medical Malpractice Claims Investigation
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      Nancy Acerbo-Kozuchowski
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      ASIN: 076374042X
      Release Date: 2006-10-25

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      This manual describes all the steps necessary to undertake and complete a thorough medical malpractice investigation. It is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the elements involved in the investigation of an actual or potential medical malpractice claim, and covers the process of reviewing medical records, other document collection, fact analysis, interviewing involved individuals, and identifying possible departures from accepted medical practice. The new second edition of Medical Malpractice Claims Investigation: A Step-by-Step Approach features a complete revision of chapter five (Developing Interview Questions), additional material on new JCAHO requirements, electronic medical records, office-based surgery issues, and long-term care claims investigation.
      Accountants' Liability (PLI Press's Corporate and Securities Law Library) (Corporate and Securities Law Library)
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        Dan L. Goldwasser , M. Thomas Arnold , and John H. Eickemeyer
        Manufacturer: Practising Law Institute
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        ASIN: 0872240959
        Release Date: 2005-07-01

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        The updated Accountants' Liability is a uniquely comprehensive legal and tactical resource, serving as both your first line of defense for accountants and your chief weapon in proving accountant liability when you're on the other side. This crucial dual perspective shows what you should be doing to help clients--whether plaintiffs or defendants--and, at the same time, reveals what your adversary is likely planning to do to outmaneuver you.
        Medical Malpractice: A Comprehensive Analysis
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          Medical Malpractice: A Comprehensive Analysis
          Vasanthakumar N. Bhat
          Manufacturer: Auburn House
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          ASIN: 0865692793

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          The healthcare delivery system in the United States is inundated with medical malpractice and liability issues, and there is no consensus about causes or solutions. Both physicians and an alliance of lawyers and consumer groups agree that there is a crisis, but physicians claim that the current medical malpractice system inheres in too many lawsuits while the lawyers argue that the current level of litigation is insufficient. Multivariate statistical methods are used in this much needed effort to investigate the effects of medical malpractice on various aspects of health care. After introducing the various tort reforms that have been proposed and implemented by some states, the author analyzes the impact of these reforms on medical malpractice payment rates, claim payments, malpractice insurance, and in dental malpractice. The impact of malpractice liability on costs, licensure, disciplinary action, the supply of physicians, and the practice of defensive medicine are also covered. This is an essential guide for students in law, medicine, and health administration, as well as anyone who wants to research these issues for public policy.
          The Accountant's Guide to Legal Liability and Ethics
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            The Accountant's Guide to Legal Liability and Ethics
            Marc J. Epstein , and Albert D. Spalding
            Manufacturer: Irwin Professional Pub
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            Duties and Liabilities of Public Accountants
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              Denzil Y. Causey , and Sandra A. Causey
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              Just say no more to liability insurance? FP opens practice without coverage.: An article from: Family Practice News
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                Just say no more to liability insurance? FP opens practice without coverage.: An article from: Family Practice News
                Steve Perlstein
                Manufacturer: International Medical News Group
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                Release Date: 2005-07-31

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                This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2003. The length of the article is 1177 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: Just say no more to liability insurance? FP opens practice without coverage.
                Author: Steve Perlstein
                Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
                Date: November 1, 2003
                Publisher: International Medical News Group
                Volume: 33 Issue: 21 Page: 1(2)

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                Malpractice Liability in the Business Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients
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                  Malpractice Liability in the Business Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients
                  Warren Freedman
                  Manufacturer: Quorum Books
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                  ASIN: 0899308740

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                  Business professionals and business managers are guilty of malpractice when they fail to meet the high standards of conduct and ethics governing their professions or when they engage in conduct that injures others. Freedman explores the nature of malpractice using commonly understood codes of ethics and statements of principles for 17 professions, and then looks at the practices closely in the light of court decisions. He also considers professional malpractice insurance and the right of professionals to determine for themselves whether the gains to be had from settling a malpractice claim outweigh whatever benefits they might achieve from entering into litigation. Not just for attorneys but of special value to their clients as well, Freedman's book guides professionals through the principles of malpractice law, and in a readable, informative way helps protect them against the risk of putting themselves into a position where a malpractice suit might be brought against them.
                  Malpractice Liability in the Business Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients. (book reviews): An article from: Journal of Risk and Insurance
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                    Malpractice Liability in the Business Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients. (book reviews): An article from: Journal of Risk and Insurance
                    Sajjad A. Hashmi
                    Manufacturer: American Risk and Insurance Association, Inc.
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                    ASIN: B00098BEQM
                    Release Date: 2005-07-28

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                    This digital document is an article from Journal of Risk and Insurance, published by American Risk and Insurance Association, Inc. on June 1, 1998. The length of the article is 559 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: Malpractice Liability in the Business Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients. (book reviews)
                    Author: Sajjad A. Hashmi
                    Publication: Journal of Risk and Insurance (Refereed)
                    Date: June 1, 1998
                    Publisher: American Risk and Insurance Association, Inc.
                    Volume: v65 Issue: n2 Page: p350(2)

                    Article Type: Book Review

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                    Malpractice Liability in the Helping and Healing Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients
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                      Malpractice Liability in the Helping and Healing Professions: A Survey Guide for Attorneys and Clients
                      Warren Freedman
                      Manufacturer: Quorum Books
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                      ASIN: 0899309089

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                      Amid great concern for universal health care is succinct, well documented, accessible review of malpractice liability in health care and related professions. Freedman explores the nature of malpractice using commonly understood codes of ethics and statements of principles promulgated by the major associations of the health care industry itself, and then looks at malpractice liability from the viewpoint of court decisions and the "fact patterns" on which they are based. He also considers professional malpractice insurance and the right of health care industry professionals to determine for themselves whether the gains to be had from settling a claim out of court might outweigh the potential benefits from a successful litigation. Not just for attorneys but for their clients too, Freedman's book guides professionals through the principles of malpractice law, and in doing so provides them with guidance they need in today's "malpractice crazed" society.
                      Money, Medicine, and Malpractice in American Society
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                        Money, Medicine, and Malpractice in American Society
                        Iain Hay
                        Manufacturer: Praeger Publishers
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                        The "American Way" is incompatible with the U.S. experience of post-World War II capitalism. National and individual self-determination are collapsing in the face of profit-seeking, social compulsions, and the imperatives of global competition. Iain Hay states that the illusion of free choice and the misguided rhetoric of individualism remain: they mask new realities of compulsion and collectivism. This cultural contradiction is thoroughly analyzed by Hay from an unusual, outside perspective through an investigation of the development of medical liability insurance and its implications for tort law reform and health care provision in the United States. Money, Medicine, and Malpractice in American Society transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to provide a straightforward account of circumstances giving rise to particular forms of legal, medical, and social regulation in the United States. Hay explores the roots of change in medical and legal regulation in the United States through an inquiry into medical malpractice and health care costs in the ever-changing domestic and worldwide arena. It provides the first comprehensive association of American medical liability issues, health care spending, and post-War national and international contexts. This book will be of particular interest to scholars, students, and doctors as it provides a useful framework for understanding legal and medical change associated with medical liability and its insurance.

                        There Are No Limits: Breaking the Barriers in Personal High Performance
                        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                        There Are No Limits: Breaking the Barriers in Personal High Performance
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                        ASIN: 1564143406

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                        5 out of 5 stars awesome.......2004-11-10

                        A real shot in the arm. You will really be amazaed at what you read.

                        4 out of 5 stars A Good Read!.......2001-06-02

                        Two original devices set There are No Limits apart from other inspirational texts, and in order to fully appreciate Danny Cox's book, you'll have to make full use of both. At regular intervals throughout the course of the book, Cox inserts "Immediate Actions" and "Points to Ponder." By suggesting through these sections concrete steps that you can take right away, the book surpasses many of its peers, which often fail to find ground amid lofty hyperbole. But the practical nature of this book can only be realized if you actually take the recommended steps as you read, and gloss over some jargon-laden prose ("Appoint yourself the dean of Every Day University"). Cox, an Air Force veteran, draws on his personal experiences, as well as those of high-profile celebrities and authors to illustrate his ideas. While he wrote the book for a general audience, we recommend it particularly to salespeople, or those charged with managing or motivating a sales force.

                        5 out of 5 stars A book for those who want to achieve their goals & dreams.......2000-03-20

                        Danny Cox helps the average person (like me) achieve above average goals and dreams. Are you stuck in an endless cycle of daily routines? Never think of what you want to achieve, but only how you can achieve for others, then this book is for you! I was particularly helped by the ten behaviors cultivated by barrier breakers and the a-c-c-e-l-e-r-a-t-e points. Tis book has been very encouraging to me, a church planter out on my own working two jobs, with a family of five. I have dared again to set my eyes on goals and dreams that I previously thought were only fantasies! What would I achieve if I had a Danny Cox motivating me daily! Well this book is a good start!

                        5 out of 5 stars For those seeking to fulfill their purpose in life!.......2000-03-17

                        Danny Cox shows the average person (like me) how to break through the mediocrity that threatens us all. He provides practical insight and keys to breaking through the personal barriers we surround ourselves with. If only we all had a Danny Cox cheering us on every day!

                        5 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading There Are No Limits.......1998-11-26

                        I expecially like the short chapter format that closes with a call to action. I believe this makes it an easier read for busy managers who are constantly traveling.

                        Set, Simmer and Savor It!: More Than 75 Easy Recipes for the Slow Cooker
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                          Set, Simmer and Savor It!: More Than 75 Easy Recipes for the Slow Cooker
                          Anne Sheasby
                          Manufacturer: Courage Books
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                          ASIN: 0762415355
                          Release Date: 2003-04-15

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                          Although slow cookers have been around for years, the vogue they now enjoy stems from the dawning recognition of both the exquisite quality of slow-cooked food and the joy of using the device. This comprehensive guide to slow cooking covers all kinds of foods for which a slow cooker is suitable-from tender meats to healthy legumes to bean chili to beef stew. More than 90 recipes are supplemented by 60 stunning full-color photos of the delicious foods to be prepared!

                          Cutting Edge Futures Trading: Methods for the 21st Century
                          Average customer rating: 1.5 out of 5 stars
                          • 5 new century chart icons
                          • What ?
                          Cutting Edge Futures Trading: Methods for the 21st Century
                          Robert M. Barnes
                          Manufacturer: Probus Publishing Co.
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Hardcover

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                          ASIN: 0930233603

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                          1 out of 5 stars 5 new century chart icons.......2006-07-24

                          are laser rifle, mt. st. helens, comet burst, black hole , cycle back.....or look at the chart, see the chart, the price can go up, price can go down, price can go up and down.....

                          and classical trading algorithms are shown

                          nothing really new in this book

                          2 out of 5 stars What ?.......2003-07-07

                          I have no idea what this guy's background is, but I have a hard time believing he is a successful trader or even a trader at all. The author introduces several theories with examples and backtested results in varying commodities. This sounds ok, except for the part where every single commodity has different variables and he titles his backtests "Optimized Results". In addition, he presents his theories in a very vague form that barely even mentions a thing about money management. Maybe I missed something, but none of the backtested results tells you where he got in or out and I'm presuming they are only profitable just from severe curve fitting. There are some interesting points in the book, however. One of the chapters about cycles presents a Cycle Regularity Ratio, which can be simply calculated and provides a quantifiable number to cycle accuracy. There are also some chart patterns which are introduced, some are just slight variations of classic patterns. The MicroWorld pattern is very interesting, if only for amusement.. as it would be very difficult to realize in hindsight.

                          Morningstar Mutual Fund 500: 2001 Edition
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • An outstanding reference tool
                          • WONDERFUL!
                          • Simply indispensable!
                          Morningstar Mutual Fund 500: 2001 Edition

                          Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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                          Binding: Paperback

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                          Morningstar has been covering the mutual-fund industry since 1984, evaluating and ranking funds for professional and individual investors alike. And every year the editors at Morningstar pick the best 500 funds from the universe of 8,000 that they cover, presenting them in the Morningstar Mutual Fund 500. Each of the 500 funds listed includes a performance, risk, and portfolio analysis as well as commentary about the fund and its management. The guide is prefaced with advice on evaluating funds and features a useful glossary of financial terms. The Morningstar Mutual Fund 500 is a must for anyone looking to fill out and diversify his or her investment portfolios. Recommended. --Harry C. Edwards

                          Book Description

                          Mutual funds are one of the world¿s leading investments¿and Morningstar is the world leader in providing respected, objective performance analysis of the mutual fund marketplace. Morningstar 500, 2001¿2002 Edition contains detailed information on 500 of today¿s most prominent funds¿covering 14 points from fund history and fees to 25 top portfolio holdings¿to help investors choose the funds that best suit their objectives and meet their requirements. Financial publications from The New York Times to Money routinely cite Morningstar 500 as unimpeachable. Quite simply, it owns the mutual fund annual market. This amazingly comprehensive guide provides: - Morningstar¿s prestigious, influential Star ratings for each fund - Highest and lowest performing funds - Performance overviews of each investment category

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                          5 out of 5 stars An outstanding reference tool.......1999-09-10

                          This is a great reference tool. I was somewhat disappointed that some smaller funds with outstanding track records were excluded; however, with over 9,000 funds available the authors had to draw the line somewhere.

                          5 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!.......1999-06-13

                          This book is a wonderful source of mutual fund data. I am just a an average joe who needed some help in the investment world. With this book, I was able to avoid those money grubbing brokers and get business handled on my own terms. I have told all my family and friends about this book and they are just as pleased as I am. I suggest that you let Morningstar do the hard research and number crunching for you, too.

                          5 out of 5 stars Simply indispensable!.......1999-06-13

                          Morningstar is the reason that I have been able to retire early. Much earlier than I ever thought possible. I have recommended their various publications to friends of mine, who have all come up to thank me later on. And the folks at Morningstar are just beautiful people.
                          Morningstar Mutual Fund 500: 2001 Edition
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                            Morningstar Mutual Fund 500: 2001 Edition
                            Introduction by Don Phillips
                            Manufacturer: Morningstar
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                            Binding: Paperback
                            ASIN: B000VUQQ5M

                            Apollo Root Cause Analysis: A New Way of Thinking
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Good Presentation of Yet Another RCA Method
                            • A unique approach
                            • Great introductory work
                            • A "Must Read" for anyone investigating failure incidents
                            • Excellent for doing Med Error Root Cause Analysis...
                            Apollo Root Cause Analysis: A New Way of Thinking
                            Dean Gano
                            Manufacturer: Apollonian Publications
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                            ASIN: 1883677017

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                            Apollo Root Cause Analysis is about effective problem solving. It is truly a new way of thinking that will ensure effective solutions to almost any kind of problem. Discover new communications tools that are revolutionizing the way people all around the world think, communicate, and make decisions together. This is a life-changing book that will enable people and organizations to effectively communicate and solve problems without the usual conflicts. This is a unique event-based problem solving method utilized by many Fortune 500 companies, NASA, and the FAA. There is no other problem solving process like this. In this book readers will learn more about the cause and effect principle than has ever been documented before. They will also learn why 70% to 80% of the general population are ineffective problem solvers and why conventional problem solving methods don't work. The number one skill every employer wants in an employee is good problem solving skills, yet problem solving is not taught in school. Apollo Root Cause Analysis and its supporting software, RealityChartingTM makes everyone a skilled problem solver.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            4 out of 5 stars Good Presentation of Yet Another RCA Method.......2006-01-07

                            This was a good-great book for the Apollo method but as one who has read a lot of these types of books, e.g., TQM, I found the sales pitch a little strong. The explanations were excellent with a step-by-step development, but I see nothing special here. Almost any RCA book will provide similar material. An alternative to this book could be: "Root Cause Analysis A tool for total quality management," or "Quality Improvement Toos & Techniques." The later is an excellent overview of the methods available for investigating problems --- and it is fairly inexpensive. I recommend Dean Gano's book if the Apollo RCA is your flavor.

                            5 out of 5 stars A unique approach.......2004-01-22

                            Apollo is the name given by the author to his unique approach to root cause analysis. I'm assuming this (Apollo) explains why there is a naked man on the cover, either that or this is the most unique author photo I have ever seen. The book focuses on causal relationships, emphasizing that there are often many causes (factors) contributing to an undesirable outcome. The author's insights on casual relationships and human behavior are extraordinary, it is obvious he is passionate about this topic and has had extensive experience with it. In addition to explaining " A new way of thinking", the author details specific tools (his own version of a cause-and-effect chart) that are the core of the Apollo method. And just when I started thinking that it would be great if there was software available to do this, he mentions that he has such a product available.
                            There were a few things I didn't like about the book. In fact, after receiving the book, the combination of the naked dude on the cover (which still creeps me out) and the opening paragraph in the "How to read this book" section which you just have to say "Duh!" to, almost convinced me to not read the book at all. In addition, the branding of "Apollo" throughout the book ( frequent references to "the Apollo method", "the Apollo process", "Apollo tools") made some sections read like scripts from an infomercial. These are minor gripes though, and I'm glad I got by them and took the time to read this excellent book

                            4 out of 5 stars Great introductory work.......2002-05-02

                            I teach root cause analysis and have been a practicing failure analyst for nearly 15 years. I've had the priviledge of working with some very expert people in this field. Dean Gano does a great job taking what can be a very confusing and intimidating task and making it clear and understandable.

                            Dean Gano has been honing his craft for many years and is well respected in the failure analysis community. The only criticism I have is that the process is more geared to providing supporting evidence for possible causes of events. There needs to be more discussion of the need for refuting evidence.

                            Cause analysis at its best is a structured application of scientific principles (referred to as the scientific method). What the scientific method requires is that you pose a hypothesis (a possible explanation for what has happened) and then gather evidence to support or refute the hypothesis.

                            I recommend that anyone interested in a better understanding of how refuting evidence is used read "The Rational Manager" by Chuck Kepner and Ben Tregoe. It's the foundational work that provides a complete solution for resolving concerns (problems, decisions, etc). The "Rational Manager" has you break things down and deal with them separately. Dean Gano's book helps you see the larger picture. The other book I use as required reading for our root cause analysts is "Managing the Risks of Organizational Accidents" by James Reason. Together, these three references will help you to significantly improve your ability to resolve problems and will be the three books you will refer to over and over again.

                            5 out of 5 stars A "Must Read" for anyone investigating failure incidents.......2002-02-02

                            After several years of pumping equipment failure analysis engineering, this is by far the best book I've read about the failure analysis and problem solving process. Dean Gano's approach covers the full spectrum of associated issues in a very efficient and flexible manner. He challenges a lot of failure analysis "conventional wisdom" in a very convincing manner, truly creating "a new way of thinking" that should greatly improve failure solutions.

                            5 out of 5 stars Excellent for doing Med Error Root Cause Analysis..........2001-06-28

                            Read several books and this seems to get to the heart of the matter in the least amount of time. Book is well written, to the point and will get you going within 24 hours.

                            101 Tax Saving Ideas, Eighth Edition
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Easy-To-Understand Language
                            • Year-Round Guide to Reducing Your Income Tax
                            • Superb advice
                            • Offers year-round insights in financial planning
                            101 Tax Saving Ideas, Eighth Edition
                            Julie Welch & Randy Gardner
                            Manufacturer: Wealth Builders Press, LLC
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Paperback
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                            ASIN: 0963973479

                            Product Description

                            101 Tax Savings Ideas - Eighth Edition - Eighth Edition - completely revised and updated to include the recent tax law changes. The Eighth Edition outlines the surest ways to reduce taxes in the areas of Investments, Deductions, Education, Divorce, Small Business, and Retirement Planning. This newest edition includes information on the new rules for defining a "child" for tax purposes, ROTH 401(k)s, vehicle and residential energy credits, Health Savings Accounts, as well as many other ideas. This book includes recent tax law changes and proposed legislation to give you an idea of what Congress has done and plans to do. In addition, it is designed to help anyone develop a workable "Tax Action Plan" on their own or with an adviser. This informative book offers valuable tips with clear examples for reducing your taxes. Expert advice. Easy to read and informative. Year-round guide to reducing your income tax.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Easy-To-Understand Language.......2005-03-10

                            Many tax books are written over the average American's heads. But that is not the cause with 101 Tax Saving Ideas. The author go to great lengths to make sure each tip is easy to understand and beneficial. Each tip is geared towards helping middle-class families, small home businesses, and retired folks save money on their year-end taxes. I especially liked the examples to better explain the tips.

                            5 out of 5 stars Year-Round Guide to Reducing Your Income Tax.......2005-01-24

                            Randy Gardner, LLM, CPA, is a professor of taxation at the University of Missouri and Julie Welch, CPA, is the Director of the Tax Services at Meara, King & Company.

                            Randy Gardner and Julie Welch keep their tax guide up to date and they cover everything from family tax planning to working with your tax adviser. They highlight recent law changes and discuss proposed tax legislation for the future.

                            Examples of Tax Tips:

                            Have your refund deposited directly into your savings account. Just add your bank's routing number to your federal tax return.

                            Don't overpay your taxes throughout the year to receive a large refund. It's better to lower your withholding and invest the cash throughout the year.

                            What will this book do for you?

                            Reduce your taxes
                            Help you understand tax law
                            Show you how to take advantage of tax planning opportunities

                            Interesting sections that were very helpful include:

                            Nontaxable Income - you don't have to pay takes on a number of items including government payments, purchase discounts, benefits from your employer and personal gifts and life insurance proceeds.

                            Deducting Moving Expenses when you have to move because of a new job.

                            Pros and Cons of Renting Versus Owning A Home

                            If you have a small business, there are many sections that will be very useful and will give you ideas for how to save money on your taxes. Other areas of interest include, divorce, retirement, investments, education planning and tax credits.

                            ~TheRebeccaReview.com

                            5 out of 5 stars Superb advice.......2003-05-09

                            We found this book loaded with great tax savings tips. Especially important are discussions of tax-savvy investments, and how to minimize your taxes looking ahead to next year.
                            This easy-to-read and hard-to-put-down book is a must for investment adivsors and tax preparers alike. It belongs on your professional reading list. Overall, an outstanding value.

                            5 out of 5 stars Offers year-round insights in financial planning.......2002-05-11

                            Now in a sixth edition fully updated to include coverage of all aspects of the new federal tax laws, 101 Tax Saving Ideas is an expertly written, solid, detailed, reliable guide filled from cover to cover with tips, tricks, and techniques for reducing one's annual taxable income. From taking advantage of itemized deductions, investments, exemptions, fringe benefit plans and more, 101 Tax Saving Ideas is a first-rate contender written for non-specialist general readers of all levels of experience with the IRS reports and forms. Reading 101 Tax Saving Ideas offers year-round insights in financial planning - it's never too early or too late to start thinking about next year's taxes!
                            101 Tax Saving Ideas
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                              101 Tax Saving Ideas
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                                The Organization Game: An Interactive Business Game Where You Make or Break the Company
                                Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                                • A must-read
                                The Organization Game: An Interactive Business Game Where You Make or Break the Company
                                Craig R. Hickman
                                Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Paperback

                                GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
                                Decision-Making & Problem SolvingDecision-Making & Problem Solving | Management & Leadership | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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                                ASIN: 0132318121

                                Customer Reviews:

                                5 out of 5 stars A must-read.......1999-02-19

                                As a decision game expert, I really enjoyed Hickman's work. The book reads as a novel but is in fact an interactive exercise on administration, that not only gives you a lot of knowledge in the subject, but also let you experiment the options by yourself. Hickman favor some solutions to others, but I did agree with his best solutions. The book is a page-turner.
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                                  The Organization Game: An Interactive Business Game Where You Make or Break the Company
                                  Craig R. Hickman
                                  Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
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                                  Binding: Paperback
                                  ASIN: B000OHIGGY
                                  ORGANIZATION GAME : AN INTERACTIVE BUSINESS GAME WHERE YOU MAKE OR BREAK THE COMPANY
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                                    ORGANIZATION GAME : AN INTERACTIVE BUSINESS GAME WHERE YOU MAKE OR BREAK THE COMPANY
                                    CRAIG R. HICKMAN
                                    Manufacturer: PRENTICE HALL PUBLISHING
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                                    Binding: Paperback
                                    ASIN: B000KUKA50

                                    Motion Sickness: A Memoir
                                    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                                    • What a self-conscious, self-obsessed bore the author is
                                    • fascinating read!
                                    • What a find!
                                    • great read!
                                    • What's the point?
                                    Motion Sickness: A Memoir
                                    David Layton
                                    Manufacturer: Stoddart
                                    ProductGroup: Book
                                    Binding: Hardcover

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                                    ASIN: 0773732454

                                    Customer Reviews:

                                    1 out of 5 stars What a self-conscious, self-obsessed bore the author is.......2004-03-29

                                    It's like a really boring Mummy Dearest tell-all scandal book with no stars and no scandal - the poor dear was forced to traipse around Europe as a child, how awful.
                                    The guy from Salt Lake City hit the nail ont he head when he said: Reviewer: A reader from Salt Lake City, UT USA
                                    This is an unbelievably boring childhood recollection of a boy with a poet father, who is hardly ever in the picture anyway. The jacket blurb raves about descriptions of a family friend, Leonard Cohen, but these descriptions consist of no more than a few lines when he happens to drop by the house. Overall, a big disappointment.

                                    5 out of 5 stars fascinating read!.......2001-08-13

                                    Surprisingly enough, the children of sixties parents have been largely silent. David Layton's fascinating memoir more than fills the gap.The book is full of energy, originality, humor, emotional intelligence.Once started, it's impossible to put down - I read it in one marathon sitting. Here is a new writer whose work I will follow with great interest.

                                    5 out of 5 stars What a find!.......2001-04-13

                                    This is one of the best memoirs I've ever read. It's relentlessly honest, very funny, touching, beautifully written. David Layton's images are highly original and striking. This memoir is also one of the few written by kids of 60's parents and it takes a hard yet sympathetic look at what it was like to have unconventional parents. It's also impossible to put this book down once you've started it.

                                    5 out of 5 stars great read!.......2001-04-07

                                    what a wonderful inspiring book! i bought it with the hopes of presenting it to my book club as the book we should read, but finished it long before the date of our next meeting! i appreciate layton's portrayal of his childhood - he uses gentle humor to approach serious hurts. a great read!

                                    1 out of 5 stars What's the point?.......2000-04-28

                                    This is an unbelievably boring childhood recollection of a boy with a poet father, who is hardly ever in the picture anyway. The jacket blurb raves about descriptions of a family friend, Leonard Cohen, but these descriptions consist of no more than a few lines when he happens to drop by the house. Overall, a big disappointment.
                                    Motion Sickness : A Memoir
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                                      Motion Sickness : A Memoir
                                      David Layton
                                      Manufacturer: MacFarlane Walter and Ross
                                      ProductGroup: Book
                                      Binding: Hardcover
                                      ASIN: B000O5ZWJU
                                      MOTION SICKNESS, A MEMOIR
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                                        MOTION SICKNESS, A MEMOIR

                                        Manufacturer: Macfarlane Walter & Ross
                                        ProductGroup: Book
                                        Binding: Hardcover
                                        ASIN: B000G2NIRO
                                        MOTION SICKNESS: A MEMOIR.
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                                          MOTION SICKNESS: A MEMOIR.
                                          David. Layton
                                          Manufacturer: MacFarlane Walter & Ross,
                                          ProductGroup: Book
                                          Binding: Hardcover
                                          ASIN: B000RIXWK0

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