Migration Patterns And Policies In The Asian And Pacific Region (Asian Population Studies)

Book Description

This study is based on background papers presented at the Ad Hoc Expert Group Meeting on Migration and Development, held in Bangkok, Thailand, in November 2001. The main purposes of the meeting were to review migration trends and patterns in the region, examine the policies and programmes on migration and make specific recommendations to better manage migration flows. It is hoped that the results of this study will be useful for planners, policy makers and researchers.

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Owner and director of a medical research company

The Elements Of Small Business: A Lay Person's Guide To The Financial Terms, Marketing Concepts and Legal Forms that Every Entrepreneur Needs (Taking Control)
John Thaler
Manufacturer: Silver Lake Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1563437848

Book Description

Another in the Silver Lake Publishers small business series: an essential resource for starting a business today--after the lessons of the dot.com recession. Most entrepreneurs already know their businesses well and have common sense what they need are fundamental, practical tools for creating successful systems within the business. This book shows them how including: * background discussion of business structures * legal forms for filing necessary paperwork * general advice for how to get started on the right footing * definitions of concepts, markets and market relationships * worksheets, standard letters, sample documents and other tools * a modular system for building the plans and reports that lenders and investors need

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Owner and director of a medical research company.......2007-03-12

This is a very comprehensive review of business. Mr. Thaler covered all the important topics and had a great perspective on what entrepreneurs need to know as business owners.

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The View from a Positive Slant

What a great motivating book

Frankel Tells It Like It Is- And What to Do About It

Good for what it is

Great leadership primer for BOTH women and men

See Jane Lead: 99 Ways for Women to Take Charge at Work
Lois P. Frankel
Manufacturer: Business Plus
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0446579688

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The workplace is changing.From the boardrooms to non-profit organizations to the military, the typical male management style is now obsolete.There is a new generation of employees who reject hierarchical leadership and respond to the behaviors and characteristics that women traditionally exhibit.In other words, the time for woment to take charge is now! In SEE JANE LEAD, Dr. Frankel provides a blueprint for women who want to tap their natural leadership abilities and manage with greater ease and confidence in the business world, on the soccer field, at home, and beyond.With the same sharp insight that she demonstrated in Nice Girls Don't Get Rich and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, Dr. Frankel shows women how they can overcome sabotaging childhood behaviors that hold them back, while offering practical advice and real-life examples of strong female leaders who have succeeded--in male dominated fields--beyond their wildest dreams.

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The View from a Positive Slant.......2007-07-11

In her previous books Ms. Frankel tended to write from a negative viewpoint. She would say something like here are a hundred things you shouldn't do. She got tired of interviewers asking if she was advising women to be mean and nasty, some even used the dreaded 'B' word:[...] This time she has turned her writing around to the positive side and points out 99 things that women should do.

What I found to be the best two chapters in the book are towards the end. Chapter 8 is Women as Entrepreneurs. Early in the chapter she gives a short self-assessment test. It's pretty good, but I think leaves out two all important questions: 1. Can you stand to have anyone over you as a boss, and 2. In your own mind do you really have a choice or is this something you have to do. Most entrepreneurs I know would put the answer to these questions at the top of their decision tree.

And then there's Chapter 9, Raising Our Daughters to Lead. Little girls are often taught that they fit professions like nurse, stewardess or something else that isn't at the top. But there's no reason they shouldn't be told that they should be the doctor, not the nurse, and if you want to work on an airplane, fly the damn thing, don't serve drinks.

What a great motivating book.......2007-06-14

Please note I bought the audio book. I have to admit that after only a few chapters I was verbally agreeing with the author. This book differentiates "management" from "leadership" in such an AWESOME way. There are a lot of truths in the book and it helped me "see the light" regarding my own professional experiences and mishaps. Because women are becoming a much larger force to be reckoned with in the workplace, times are a changin'. Other topics include "taking risks", how to be a leader, and it's very crafty for the author to have lots and lots of coaching tips through the entire book with references to other great resources (books). I think that women will be empowered and motivated by this book and will run out into the world and start leading in their professional lives instead of feeling like they have to conform to the old school way of corporate America. The truth in this matter is that Corporate America is changing (although rather slowly) and women are going to continue to take on leadership roles and have a lot to offer corporate America and offer a different and effective approach to leadership. This is not to say that a traditional man's approach is completely incorrect, but improvements can be made to increase productivity and motivation. This book is all about showing women they have the skills to lead people and manage businesses.

Frankel Tells It Like It Is- And What to Do About It.......2007-05-30

Dr. Lois Frankel's introduction builds a solid foundation for the book's thesis - women lead very well at work, at home and in their communities but may not get the respect they deserve for it. See Jane Lead debunks the myth that leadership is some sort of abstract "art"; rather, Dr. Frankel uses practical examples of not only what to do but how to do it.

I particularly recommend Chapter 2, "If You Can Run a Household, You Can Be Strategic" for anyone returning to the workforce after time away but any woman who reads this book will discover (or re-discover) her "inner leader" .

Good for what it is.......2007-05-15

I bought this book because I thought it was a book on current leadership practices aimed at women who want to understand how their gender may be influencing their leadership style. After reading it I can say that some women would find my first sentence to be true. I do not happen to be one of them; however, I do not think it is fair to judge the book against my expectations.

This book is aimed at women who need encouragement that they have the skills needed to be a leader. Dr. Frankel gives many examples of how the general life-skills women tend to develop in US culture (eg., organizing a carpool) can be translated into the workplace. While the book does give a rather general overview of the elements of leadership in the workplace the coverage is superficial.

That having been said, I do think that the book is very positive and encouraging and would be very helpful to women who need a bit of help seeing that they really do have what it takes to be a leader.

Great leadership primer for BOTH women and men.......2007-05-14

This book is an excellent "how-to lead" primer for leaders in today's envt where coaching and mentoring work far better than autocratic direction. Good for both men and women who would like more "skills" as well as "behaviors" that work. Very good chapter on Teams, insightful stories, tips on managing change.

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Essential reading for any business owner!
absolutely a must read for new business owners.
No Nonsense Advice in Plain Language
Jim's review
Essential reading for any business owner!

Lead The Charge To Business Success
Jay Hearst
Manufacturer: Watchmaker Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0974766704

Book Description

Jay bought into his first business at age 32, acquired the rest of it over three years, for a total of $75,000, ran it for 14 years, and sold it to two of his managers for $500,000. After taking a couple of years off from "real" business to guide horse trips in Colorado, he started another business "on his kitchen table." This venture was initially capitalized at $3,000. He and his partners sold it 19 years later, for $60 million. That's American Dollars, a big pile of them. In the process of starting and running these businesses, he did some things right and many things wrong. In this book he gives you the benefit of his years of acquired knowledge. Hopefully, you can learn from his adventures, adopt some of the good things and avoid having to learn everything the hard way.

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Essential reading for any business owner!.......2004-08-06

Want to start your own successful business? Buy this book! In fact, buy 2 copies! I've nearly worn out my first copy from regular use. From a self-assessment review, all the way through growing your business and eventually selling it. Everything you need to do it right the first time is here. This book is overflowing with practical details of what to do, and humorous examples of what NOT to do in business from someone who has been there every step of the way. You cannot afford to be without this resource in your business toolkit.

absolutely a must read for new business owners........2004-07-15

I have started several businesses and how I wish I had the opportunity to read Jay Hearst's book first. I think if the local business license group required this to be read before getting the license, there would be considerably less failures for new businesses. Just having knowledge of the prospective new business and a big ego will not get the job done. Not only does it contain "must have" information, it is easily read and understood. I commend Mr. Hearst for his service to the business community.

No Nonsense Advice in Plain Language.......2003-12-01

For the beginning entrepreneur or seasoned business person this paperback will give you plenty to think about. The writer candidly describes his mistakes as well as his successes, which I found refreshing. He showed me the common pitfalls facing businesses from their beginnings to their maturities in an organized fashion. I believe that the book will be a resource for me to be kept within arms reach in the office.

Jim's review.......2003-09-20

Found this book to be informative, comprehensive, and easy to read. Recommended for anyone thinking of starting their own business. Congratulations to Mr. Hearst for all his success.

Essential reading for any business owner!.......2003-09-17

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1001 Computer Hints and Tips is for PC novices and the digitally experienced striving to work faster and smarter. Step-by-step, screen-by-screen, this user-friendly guide leads the way to total desktop and keyboard mastery-packed with over 1,500 lively graphics and illustrations.

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THE ASTUTE INVESTOR Building Wealth with No-Load Mutual Funds

Most of us are too busy to sit and watch stock prices go up and down. Unfortunately, that also means that many of us don't have much confidence when it comes to putting our hard-earned cash to work for us. Everyone wants to build wealth. But how can you do it safely?

Now investors at all levels of expertise have a logic-based, easy-to-follow system for establishing and achieving their financial goals. Specifically, The Astute Investor shows anyone how to build wealth using no-load mutual funds (professionally managed funds that do not carry a sales charge). The book provides a guide to initially choosing high-quality funds and making periodic adjustments to a portfolio to assure that goals are reached. Readers learn to:

** analyze their present financial situations and set up plans that provide funding for future needs, like buying a home, college expenses, and retirement ** allocate their assets wisely among equities, fixed income securities, and cash reserves ** use three simple tools that provide all the research needed ** select a small number of funds to achieve diversification, a tolerable level of risk, and good return on investment ** minimize their income tax and determine how much to invest each month For everyone who wants a secure, sensible approach to investing, this book is the best investment of all.

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Excellent for do-it-yourself investors!.......2001-11-14

I read a lot of books and articles on personal finance and investing - this book is one of the best I have read and acted on....the author really motivates you to plan your portfolio...and he sure has a lucid way to make it look easy. If you're committed to getting a sense of your financial life and want to build a comprehensive investment portfolio, get this book!

VWS review of Conover's Astute Investing.......2001-11-14

This book provides the most systematic approach to investing I havc encountered. Its step-by-step approach walks one through the process from establishment of investment objectives through examination of investment alternatives and the selection of funds based on meaningful criteria. Very well presented, and most certainly highly recommended!

This is a user-friendly comprehensive book for investors.......1999-10-30

I thought I knew how to select a mutual fund and to diversify my portfolio before I read this book. Now I have adjustments to make. Conover gives valuable tables of criteria for bonds and funds, which I copied for personal use, and he offers his own slightly-outdated top picks. This is a must read for unsure investors with any investing horizon!

An excellent step-by-step guide to investing.......1998-06-03

A terrific book for anyone trying to gain a better understanding of investments and how to prepare for the major financial events in life. Conover combines common sense with specific advice about which mutual funds to buy and how to create a personalized financial game plan. Very readable and concise.

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Best book of its kind

Building Wealth with Mutual Funds
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Manufacturer: Windsor Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Best book of its kind.......2001-11-16

I read this book some years ago on the recommendation of some online friends. I must say if you are a mutual fund investor and want to get better at it, this is a great book to learn from. Some of the benchmarks are dated but the general ideas are not. Additionally, the section on appropriate investment selections based on economic cycles is itself worth the purchase of the book.

Happy investing.

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Building wealth with top-rated mutual funds: Make money in the stock market with low-risk, high-gain strategy
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Review questions designed to provide overall review and reinforcement of basic principles.
Exercises that help you practice and apply the basics
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good book.......2004-06-29

this book provides good and understable case studies.
reviews the information in textbook.
disscuss a lot of real cases using the tools in textbook.

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