Stock Trader's Almanac 2001 (Stock Trader's Almanac, 2001)

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A MUST for ALL TRADERS.......2000-11-21

Yale Hirsch has a fabulous reputation earned by parsing market action over many decades. No trader should approach the market without knowledge of historical returns, and how milestones, like Presidential elections have impacted the markets. It's a wonder that no one before ever developed a trading strategy based on historical returns. But leave it to Yale, who has surprised again, this year, by adding a monthly strategy contributed by Sandi Lynne, an event-driven trader enjoying a growing reputation as publisher of WallStreetInAdvance.com and as a contributor to many magazines and websites, including JAGfn.com. If you buy no other trading book this year, make sure this is the one, and send a copy to trader friends. They'll thank you

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A Very Original View of the Felt.

Strategy, good, but kind of unsatisfying

Excellent Strategy Primer

Information is key to strategy

Interesting topic but doesn't add value

Strategy in Poker, Business & War
John McDonald
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A Very Original View of the Felt........2005-07-30

The first thing that potential readers will probably want to know about this book is that it was actually written in 1950, but re-released in 1996. It definitely is dated as Hold'Em, the game most of us play, was not even a twinkle in a Texan's eye at the time it came out. Strategy is not a "how to" manual. It is philosophical in nature. In fact, some of the technical things he explains do not jive with our current perception of how poker should be played. He recommends playing conservative in a conservative game and loose in a loose game; although, every expert I've read says the opposite.

Other than its fifties feel (he talks about bridge quite a bit), it is an intriguing little book with some excellent ideas. The main subject is strategy, and how people arrive at the decisions they do. McDonald gives an overview of game theory which is perfect for those unfamiliar with it. We learn about "minimax" and the way in which games are played in general. Then game theory is examined in relation to poker, business, and the military. Concerning poker itself, America's new obsession is analyzed in the first 60 or so pages. The author clearly has some new things to say, and this is surprising considering that Strategy was written over half a century ago.

As a narrator, McDonald can be profound. The idea that gambling and capitalism are reflective of man's true nature is intriguing. Undoubtedly, such a belief is correct as it is the promise of fortune that creates societal innovation, enrichment, and millions of people spending dollars (that they don't have) on everything from The Lotto to poker. Another great point Thompson makes is that it is female curiosity undermines their capacity to excel in poker because curiosity about what your opponent holds can be deadly (for an example of female curiosity, think of Annie Duke illegally grabbing Johnny Chan's mucked cards last year in the WSOP). I liked the notion that poker embodies all the traits civilization discourages, and then the counter-notion that when we make use of these deceptive traits at the table it decreases our need to do so during life on the whole.

Strategy has much to offer, but I would not pay full price for it. It's no more than 100 pages of text, so you should check out the z shop price first. I got mine for about $2.00.

Strategy, good, but kind of unsatisfying.......2004-05-17

Okay, over all I like this book. I don't know exactly what I thought this book would provide. I think I was looking for a little more game theory than what this provided me. It is short, and pretty good, so I would have to say it is worth your time.

Excellent Strategy Primer.......2001-08-20

This book is really a study of games - specifically strategical games such as poker. Strategical games are those where information is imperfect. The author uses poker as a model for describing strategy in business, war, and politics - Three of life's other strategical games.

He correctly deduces that the optimal strategy in poker is not to have one - that is, to vary unpredictably. Poker playing requires deception, and to do that, the poker hand "must be concealed behind a mask of inconsistency," as he puts it. This is critical poker knowledge, but you don't have to buy the book for that.

He makes the important observation that the winning strategy in general is to have better information than one's opponent. Thus, poker players bluff representations of strength and weakness, in order to deny information about their hands to their opponents. People involved in capital markets try to get better, faster information (e.g. "real time quotes") because that is the only way to win.

Don't buy any poker books besides this one. It has everything you need. Don't buy any other gambling books - no sense wasting more money on games you can't win. As for business, war, and politics, this book describes a good "mindset" for thinking about these fields.

Information is key to strategy.......2001-08-04

Interesting topic but doesn't add value.......2001-06-23

The article McDonald wrote was well written in Fortune magazine but unfortunately is not much more informative in the 100+ page book that follows. McDonald attempts to connect phenomena (games, economics, business, & war) to concepts in which he feels cross between disciplines. However, the writing style of his book swtiches back and forth between making assertions and stating examples that are so broad that at some point becomes unrelated to the whole point of the book. One example even tries to describe the chemistry of ideal gases and how it's related to pure competition! I was expecting that the book would dive into deeper aspects of how poker was related to investing as he described in the article but mainly talks about concepts already written in standard college textbooks. I suspect that McDonald tried to rush his writing of the book and grabbed straws to fill out the pages. My recommendation is to read the article and not the book!

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Strategy in Poker, Business & War
John McDonald
Manufacturer: NORTON
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000HN9ZEW

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STRATEGY IN POKER, BUSINESS AND WAR

Manufacturer: W.W. Norton
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000H1ABE2

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Strategy in Poker, Business and War
John McDonald
Manufacturer: W W Norton & Co Inc
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Strategy in Poker, Business and War
John McDonald
Manufacturer: W.W. Norton & Co.
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Binding: Hardcover
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Strategy in Poker, Business and War

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Binding: Paperback
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Quick & Easy Wire Jewelry
Dorothy Wood
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With a wealth of wonderful, new materials now available, wire jewelry can range from simple and fun to intricate and glamorous. Quick Easy Wire Jewelry makes the most of this popular crafting niche with its terrific combination of simple instructions and contemporary designs. Weave, twist, bend, and shape beautifully colored wires into unique, stylish pieces for a fraction of the retail cost. From earrings and bracelets to chokers and hat pins, the 18 step-by-step projects feature techniques that crafters of all skill levels can use for fabulous, stunning results.

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Eh.
Positively Crochet, Mary Jane Hall
What a Marvelous Book!
Excellent Book, Positive Notes and Great Designs
Disappointed

Positively Crochet!
Mary Jane Hall
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
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Includes crochet tips and encouraging words comparing crochet with handling the highs and lows of life

Features classic designs and trendy patterns seen on fashion runways

Positively Crochet lives up to its name with plenty of crochet projects and powerful messages for positive living. This playful, project-focused guide concentrates on the patterns and stitches used to design the 50+ fashionable items (featuring mother/daughter projects) inside this book, which include scarves, shrugs, sweaters, hats, purses, belts, jewelry, felted items, summer tops, capelets, and some children's garments. In addition to trendy garments (up to size 3x) and accessories, you are sure to enjoy the pairing of design tips with inspirational insight, useful for both improving crochet skills and making the most of every situation life delivers.

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Eh........2007-10-11

I was really excited to get this book from looking at the cover. However, I'm somewhat disappointed in the types of patterns that it has available; most items are accessories, and the wearables are okay... just not my style. If you love accessories of any kind, then you will like this book, if not... you will share my opinion.

Positively Crochet, Mary Jane Hall.......2007-09-27

Positively Crochet!Our bookshelves have long awaited current, stylish crochet pattern books. Not only does this collection meet the demands, it goes even further with Mary Jane's well written patterns, shaping tips and solid suggestions for the beginner as well as advanced crocheter. Packed with many months worth of projects I am excited to add this to my home library and look forward to starting many of the designs. Deborah Spigner

What a Marvelous Book!.......2007-09-22

I love it! Lots of patterns to choose from, a wide variety of sizes, and projects that even appeal to my 13-year-old Gothling, with appropriate color changes, of course. Most pattern books contain between 10 and 25 patterns; this one has a full 50 to choose from, as well as words of encouragement on every page. The patterns range from simple to more complex but well explained; it's a book you can grow with if you are a beginner. A more advanced crochet artist might gravitate to the more complex patterns, but the wide selection means there's a choice of a quick, simple project for a weekend in addition to fashion tops. I highly recommend it to any crocheter.

Another reviewer said to avoid the book if you didn't like to see the word "God;" I'm not a Christian but found the word non-specific enough not to ruffle my feathers -- and I have practice at feather ruffling! I like the positive quotes. It keeps the book upbeat and dynamic.

Excellent Book, Positive Notes and Great Designs.......2007-09-20

I really like this book. I'm very particular about crochet books. Alot of times, I buy the book and I'm disappointed. With Positively Crochet, I found several items that I wanted to make (which I'm currently making the tangerine top AND the easy shrug). I also love the positive notes in the book. I was thrilled to hear from the author on my blog! She was willing to help me if I had any questions! Wow, most authors wouldn't give you the time of the day! This is one of the must have books! (JASMOM from c'ville)

Disappointed.......2007-09-18

I pre-ordered this book hoping to receiving a great collection of wearables and classic, simple designs that I could refer to again and again. Unfortunately, I was disappointed.

I'm a 23 year old, pretty experienced crocheter, and I'd consider myself on the classic side of "hip." There were maybe 2-3 designs in this book I'd even consider making, let alone wearing. Like another reviewer mentioned, way too many jewelry patterns and scarves bulking it up.

And maybe I'm in the minority, but I found the "positive sayings" tacky and distracting.

I regret buying this, but I'll keep it for the 2 patterns I may make.

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Following Frederick Jackson Turner's lead, most economic historians assume the West and its people were shaped by economic determinism. This study proposes a different path. The federal government, Malone claims, opened the frontier before waves of settlers arrived by constructing a network of roads and making improvements to rivers and harbors. The book begins by analyzing federal transportation expenditures from 1800 to 1860 and then moves on to look at early federal improvement programs and their effects on determining the direction of settlement in the New West. Settlement in the New West states--Arkansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota--accelerated after the government's projects were constructed. The tracking of internal improvement expenditures in sparsely settled regions shows the federal government had a significant role in initiating growth prior to the more widely acknowledged railroad developments after mid-century.

Opening the West: Federal Internal Improvements Before 1860 (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)

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Opening the West: Federal Internal Improvements Before 1860 (Contributions in Economics and Economic History)
Laurence J. Malone
Manufacturer: Greenwood Press
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Binding: Paperback
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Reviewed in Design Research News.......2001-07-04

Shaping and building brands is a central issue in design, and a key aspect of design management. Building brands effectively requires an appreciation of how customers - and potential customers - experience every aspect of the products and services we design. It also demands sensitivity to the complex system of physical, affective, and, cognitive issues involved in any product or service. This complexity is particularly subtle and important for products bundled with or supported by services, and for the hybrid service products that typify many offerings today.

Thomas Gad is a respected practitioner in the field of brand development. He proposes three conceptual models to use in building brands. The 4-D brand model is organized around the concept of Brand Mind Space. Gad's schema considers four dimensions of a brand: functional, social, spiritual, and mental. The next model is the Brand Code. This code structures the attributes of a band in terms of product/benefit, mission, vision, values, styling, and positioning. Gad uses these two concepts to develop a number of applications, including a customer research instrument. He ends the book with 10 commandments for building a brand with a future.

Gad argues that, "branding literature remains largely theoretical because of the mystery inherent in the subject." He argues that scientific interest in why effective brands work is less important than an appreciation for the fact that branding does work - and an ability to make makes work in practice. In contrast to this position, one might suggest that a robust theory of brands would contribute to better practice. While Gad does not take a scholarly approach, he does propose a theory for analyzing brand opportunities and building successful brands in series of well-written, insightful case studies. Gad's conceptual models and sensitizing concepts deserve consideration in the context of a larger research program.

Review of European English edition published in Design Research News, Volume 6, Number 6, June 2001. ISSN 1473-3862.

Newest Top 10 Tool of Chief Brand Officer Association.......2001-05-22

We recommend this book and its toolkit to our members, providing this summary of what 4D branding trains you to do:

>Profile 4 dimensional branding you need: lowest dimension "function" suits product & advertised models of brand execution, but inhibits top "spiritual" dimension that corporate and global brands need >Experience futurised 4D brands: capable of leading organisational change and interacting organisation-wide service of value >Simplify DNA of futurised brands - vision, mission, values, styling, positioning, flagship product - so that the company can live the brand once you've taken the essential Brand Code on tour across company >Refresh the 4D Brand by intranetting such exercises as : concocting brand recipe for every audience, creating a mental movie for being the best brand in the world >Know why most company brands are still far down the learning curve as organisms of the network economy, and how the ideology of 4D branding can help you futurise just ahead of the competition

4D Branding is currently one of the top 10 toolkits in our members catalogue of frameworks used by Brand Leaders

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human branding starts here.......2001-01-26

In the face of a great deal of "No Logo" brand hostility, it's good to see a response which paves the way for brands with more sensitivity and imagination. Have to admit that I picked this up in Europe because I liked the cover, but 4D proved to be an engaging and useful guide to more emotional branding. More process than puff, this is the best of the recent cluster of branding books, and shows that branding demands a commitment to imagination, innovation, responsibiliy and values. As Brit, Richard Branson (a walking brand if ever I saw one) says in the Foreword, "It is easy to be cynical about such things, but much harder to be successful." 200 pages less so now. Gad shares an enthusiasm and coherent approach to this stuff with Jesper Junde, who wrote Corporate Religion (the orange book!).

4-D Branding: Cracking the Corporate Code of the Network Economy

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4-D Branding: Cracking the Corporate Code of the Network Economy
Thomas Gad
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Finally, real help for management issues!.......2003-01-30

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