Trading Books

The presentation of floral designs in this book are lovely. It is a way to break from the monotony of standard containers. Using the ideas in this book can make a gift of flowers extraordinary! (It also has me wanting to learn more about origami! Time to buy another book case!)

If you lust after beautiful flower arrangements, but are shy of high-quality vases, this is the book to buy. Hey, even if you have a storage room filled with Eastern European cut crystal, you'll still want this book.

Huge photos show you how to wrap containers (think "milk carton") with paper, string, and/or yarn. Yes, this sounds trite and strained until you see the results for yourself. Using these truly easy and inexpensive techniques, your friends will beg to visit in order to see your arrangements. Further, if you started giving gifts of flowers presented in this manner, you'll turn acquaintances into friends, all of whom will adore you. Are you a professional florist? What you'll learn in this book will transform your career.

I bought this book when I first discovered I was interested in learning Japanese. The book does use Kana from the beginning, and that caused me to buy books on learning to write Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.

I still have this book, and I still use it for reference. It's not an easy book for a complete beginner. You'll need other books to supplement it. But for overall usefulness for someone who is really interested in the language, and for someone who understands that they will need more than just this book, in my opinion it's excellent.

Its probably one of the best for those who have at least a basic background of Japanese skills or have learned it elsewhere. Because the book is mainly in kana and starts you right off into it. The revised edition is well organized and does define most of the words, occasionally theres some new words introduced that weren't defined. I found that the lessons move quickly so that you don't feel like that its taking to long to go through the book. This book is recommended by me, and I feel that it can help everyone learn Japanese if they try it out. Also, the tapes aren't included, i had to download them from somewhere else... thats the only real main issue i have.

When I first opened the package that contained this "book" (It more resembles a pamphlet)I was disappointed by its paper cover and brief 32 pages. However I was not disappointed by its content. This book contains articles written by the legendary trader Richard Wyckoff for his Magazine of Wall Street from interviews with Jesse Livermore. Written around 1921 it a treasure because of the knowledge presented by these two legends. This book covers all the most important principles of successful stock trading quickly and clearly:
1. Only trade the strongest stocks in the strongest industries.
2. Stocks have seasons and know which ones are currently in fashion.
3. Anticipate future trends.
4. Get plenty of sleep.
5. Have a full understanding of the current economic situation.
6. Stay away from other people and influences to keep your mind clear.
7. The big money is in the long swings.
8. He let the ticker tape tell him what was really going on accumulation or distribution.
9. Only trade a stock with a potential 10 point swing coming with a reasonable time.
10. Get out of a stock if it moves against you 3 or 4 points.
11. Pyramid buy your wins not your losses. Adding to winning positions for the first few points,
12.Sell stocks that are not moving up and buy the current best prospect, keep your capital liquid and working.

You will also get details on Livermore's office set up and personal tendencies. Who better to learn from than a man you made millions several times from nothing?

My first Livermore related book,,,like the Tardis this little book is packed with good info on Jesse Livermore and his methods,

i was under the impression he was a "range breakout" only Darvas style man but not so,he also hints at price and time and swing mechanics too,,(not all black n white).

this interested me enough to order some other books Livermore related,imho i enjoyed this book and enjoyed highlighting key areas with my pen.

regards
Rags

THE KISS GUIDE TO ONLINE INVESTING
By Theresa W. Carey
Reviewed by Jay Palmer

This is not a recycled collection of Theresa W. Carey's "Electronic Investor" columns for Barron's; it's a book chock-a-block with material to help novice investors morph into seasoned experts who can run their own portfolios on a home computer with confidence.

Comprehensive, copiously illustrated, and featuring an introduction penned by our own Edwin A. Finn Jr., the Kiss Guide is a road map to valuable investment know-how.

This review appeared in the December 3, 2001 issue of Barron's, and was written by Jay Palmer:

This is not a recycled collection of Theresa W. Carey's "Electronic Investor" columns for Barron's; it's a book chock-a-block with material to help novice investors morph into seasoned experts who can run their own portfolios on a home computer with confidence.

Comprehensive, copiously illustrated, and featuring an introduction penned by our own Edwin A. Finn Jr., the Kiss Guide is a road map to valuable investment know-how.

Ever remembered a sentence or two from the book and, still later on, didn't recall where it comes from? Well, there is one in the 'The lost boy' that I'd say I'll never forget. It goes: 'Light came and went and came again...' I would believe this is the best definition of Time I've ever read. It tells what we all already know - that the Time is here, all around, that it passes, eternally, incessantly, giving us no chance to do anything about it. And although there's much more to the nouvellette, it's worth reading it from the beginning to the end. It's 'realness' moves you all along.

This book is a gem! It is brimming with lyricism, longing and passion. It is Wolfe at his very best. For those who feel that Wolfe tended to ramble, here they will find him constrained by the limits of the novella form. They will find his skill for characterization (which was always remarkable) honed to an even higher degree of excellence in this piece. The story is autobiographical and deeply felt by Wolfe and he succeeds in transmitting those feelings to the reader. It is my belief that even if he had written nothing else, his reputation could rest comfortably on this piece alone.

This book is a first class work of scholarship by a member of baseball's famed Hall of Fame that takes the reader through a day-by-day account of the transactions and events of the historic 1946. Mr. Levy corrects many of the mistakes that are found in common reference books of the season. His preface is a moving tribute to the returning wartime players great and small without being sentimental. Many players who are now just names in record books become human again as the author expertly tells their stories such as Pete Reiser misplaced courage that would led to his fracture leg, or Phil Marchildon courageous war record, and his harrowing experiences in W.W 2.

Bob Levy's work, "Major League Baseball Transactions, 1946", is a remarkable addition to baseball history. It adds invaluable data for a fascinating time in the game's history... the early post-War years.

What Mr. Levy has done is to provide the most extensive review of the '46 season available anywhere. Among other things, his unique "grids" display every single player's appearance in every single 1946 game. Until now, this data was available only to those very few fans who have access to the microfilmed 1946 boxscores.

In addition to the grids, there are extensive and fascinating tales sprinkled throughout, many of which reveal tales which even serious fans never knew.

Grab this book if you want a unique and insightful look at a year which changed the game forever.

We can only hope that Mr. Levy will produce more such books in the future.

Marin is a young man whose village is being held for ransom and only a dragon's fabled gold can prvent the village from being destroyed. When he ventures up into the mountain to the dragon's lair, he is confronted by the fearsome beast. Marin offers to make a trade - the gold for something the dragon simply cannot refuse. Written and illustrated for middle grade school readers, "Marin And The Dragon's Golden Treasure" is an original and engaging story that carries the implicit message about the importance of ethics and fair trade, courage and family values. Of special note is the section on dragon lore and the dragon mythology of many diverse cultures. "Marin And The Dragon's Golden Treasure" is a delightful read and highly recommended for both school and community library fiction and fantasy collections for young readers.

"Come to pass the time in the light of a dragon's eye." E.W. Bonadio's book, "Marin and the Dragon's Golden Treasure," is told in classic style.

When a greedy general with a fierce army hears of a dragon's treasure, he decides to hold a village ransom for the gold he desires. The village of Vale will be destroyed in three day's time unless the rumored gold is presented, and the villagers sold into slavery. A young boy named Marin trusts the stories his father had told him, and sets out to the dragon's lair. In years past, the dragon, Dax, had a pact with the king to protect the villages in exchange for a yearly trade of gold. This pact had been forgotten and the dragon hadn't received any new treasure in quite some time. Young Marin made his way to beg the dragon for a few pieces of gold, enough to pay the ransom to the general. Dax has another plan in mind. Will he help the villagers once again? Is Marin too trusting of the stories from the past?

This short story is an enchanting tale of dragon lore, honesty and integrity. Bonadio offers insight into the world of dragons, first through the story and then with more details of the history of dragons. Fast paced and fascinating, children will love this book about Dax and Marin and just may learn a lesson about trading with dragons.
Review by Heather Froeschl.

I purchased this book as one of many art marketing books I have acquired. Many of the other books have limited relevant information, so I expected to be able to pick a few tidbits from this book just like most of the others. But to my surprise, this book was packed with wonderful, relevant and well versed information for todays visual artist to utilize. In fact, this book is like a bible to me....I keep it highlighted and right at my desk to reference. I also purchased one and had it sent to my son, also a painter, so he would be able to have this wealth of information himself. I highly recommend anyone that is wanting to know the in's and out's of marketing your art online, to buy this book!!!

Marketing And Buying Fine Art Online walks artists, resellers and gallery owner alike through the process of understanding what's online, how it's promoted, and how to understand and profit from the selling network. From setting up an effective web site to promote sales to locating artists reference resources, art fairs and workshops, and auctions online, it's packed with unique advice specific to the fine art market.

This is one of the most-used Bible study tools I have ever used. It's comprehensive, well-written, authoratative.

The Mercer Dictionary of the Bible is an excellent resource for in-depth Bible study. Like its companion Commentary, the Mercer Dictionary tends toward a moderate theology and focuses on scholarship. Entries can range from a sentence to several pages depending on the depth of the topic.

Very well researched and well written. It lacks only one thing. It needs a glossary for those of us unfamiliar with all of the terms specific to the financial industry. Like any technical book, if it is to garner a wider readership it must have a glossary. I had to read it with a dictionary at my side.

JHCARLISLE

This is a FASCINATING book about a business, institution, and people who have been a driving force in the commodities business. It is very well written, capturing the trust and intelligence of those who have contributed to this unique market.

Arlene Bronstein's brilliant descriptions of the Chicago Board of Trade is insightful. The research of over 20 members and information that went into the book is intelligent and is an accurate account about what took place inside the board of trade.

It also gave me the opportunity to discover all the different experiences that real members had and the thought process behind the hallmarks of the exchange.

This is my favorite book of 2008 and a must read for someone that likes to hear about brilliant people's real decisions and thoughts as it relates to business, finance and relationships.