Purchasing Books

Enjoyed the book. Learned about furniture shopping. Especially good for people that live near the cities whose furniture stores she reviewed.

I recently purchased a new home and had decided that I wanted completely different furnishings. I had no idea where to start and Best Furniture Tips became an invaluable guide. It enabled me to understand various styles,furniture terminology, what to look for in a piece of furniture and information on how to negotiate prices.

I especially liked the advice and insights from some of the nation's top designers. Since I travel frequently the book was easy to take along and enabled me to check out design centers and stores in other cities in my spare time.

Litwin has a pleasant writing style that explains in easy to understand English all the furniture jargon and pricing structures which many times seem overwhelming to a buyer. I would recommend this book to anyone who is contemplating a furniture purchase. Armed with this, one can confidently enter any store and not feel like a babe in the woods.

One suggestion, buy her previous book, Furniture Hot Spots to find out where the really good stuff is.

As an Interior Designer I found this book an interesting read. I like to check out books written for the public to see what kind of advice is being given (there's a lot of bad information out there). This book offers insight into the furniture buying world of which the public is often unaware. Be warned, though, if you are used to bargain hunting this isn't likely to help you find a $50 sofa or $30 dresser. This is intended for people who want to buy better quality, long-lasting furniture. (she talks about good dressers starting at $1200 - for some people this may seem like a lot of money).

It is also most helpful for people who live near a city as she talks a lot about shopping design showrooms. One thing I did not see mentioned is that trade showrooms usually require that public shoppers be accompanied by a trade professional or at the very least have a legitamate letter from one (and an appointment) stating exactly what the client will be looking at. Many of these places will not offer assistance or pricing to the public without such. You'll need to investigate this prior to embarking on your shopping trip. If such is the case, your best bet here is to have a design professional aid in the process or you will have to pay outrageous retail prices. The Design Center usually offers these services (for a fee).

That said. She does explain a lot of terminology found in furniture buying as well as many pitfalls (one being that your average furniture salesperson's opinion varies markedly and can often be based on fabricated speculations). Ms. Letwin also offers an education on furniture styles for those who are interested.

If you are shopping for quality pieces that you plan to have for the rest of your life you may find this book helpful. It pays to be forewarned. For the price it can't hurt to get this book.

This book was such a great help. I use it as a source for everything, most recently for online antique shopping. I never would have known which stores to check out -- and to trust -- without the information I found in this book. It's great.

A friend and I have just started our personal shopping business. Thanks to Emily's book, we felt like a baby being led by the hand. This book helped us in so many ways.

This book is a sheer joy. Emily Lumpkin's insights are both creative and useful. If you like to shop, this is a must-read. I've memorized it!

Get Paid to Shop (tm) is a great personal shopping book! It was not only helpful, but also the personality Emily Lumpkin gave it made it fun to read. I read it in two nights and now I'm on my way. I actually started my personal shopping business idea before ordering the book and let me just say, I sure wish I had ordered her book first! I followed Lumpkin's directions step by step and already have my first client. Thanks to Emily Lumpkin for the information she made available. Her book has made my dream come true.

I believe that this book, being the original, by Author Emily S. Lumpkin, is the only resource needed to become a personal shopper. I have personally purchased the E-Book, which is sold at www.fortepublishing.com, and I am well on my way to corporate shopping success!

I came to the project on an executive level having little to no expertise in Warehouse Software Management (WMS). From the onset of my reading "Selecting Warehouse Software from WMS & ERP Providers" it proved to be everything and far more than I could have ever begin to appreciate. But, when I became armed with the companion work Supply Chain Terminology, I was empowered to understand the language of the industry. Hence, intuition fueled by grasping the concepts with added clarity allowed for our project to advance in a far more professional and efficient manner; discussions amongst team members was enhanced and leadership could be more effectively provided. We are now positioned to accomplish what many other reputed multi-million dollar enterprise have not been able to achieve in its supply chain software solutions, because we have an executive staff who has invested the time and have had the good fortune of sound advice and business practices from the Philip Obal series of reading materials.

The glossary is very comprehensive, and helpful both to people new to the industry as well as those who have been in it for several years. Hard to think of any other place where one could find a compilation so comprehensive. Great reference manual.

I have found Mr. Obal's Glossary of Supply Chain Terminology invaluable in keeping current and specific with the constantly changing Supply Chain lingo.

It is as concise and current as any reference book on this subject that I have seen. I find the EDI Code definitions particularly helpful.

Very highly recommended especially for logistics professionals who must communicate across companies, industries, stages, and modes in the supply chain.

The terminology in this industry seems endless. So it's great to have something for reference when unfamiliar terms or phrases are brought into conversation. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to gain familiarity with the buzzwords of the industry. It seems like a perfect tool for college graduates who don't want to be caught off guard in a job interview. And it also is great for someone like me, who's been in the business for a while. Easy read.

Sincerely,
Rick Howard

Information Technology Director
Whiting Distribution Systems, Inc.

First-time home buyers have hundreds of questions about the entire process from start to finish, and there's no better place to look for answers than Bridget McCrea's Home Buyer's Question And Answer Book, which covers over a hundred questions, provides sample loan paperwork, and more. McCrea is a former Century 21 real estate agent: this background enables her to pick out the most common questions asked, and to answer them in clear, simple detail.

The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book gives the reader the crucial, pertinent facts for making a wise homebuying decision. From starting the homebuying process to closing the deal- it's all there in this one handy guide.The layout is easy to follow with in-depth explanations for each section.It has more than 150 questions and answers dealing with this sometimes daunting financial process of purchasing a home.

The Home Buyer's Question and Answer Book covers every facet of the home purchase process: from figuring out what to look for before starting your house hunt, to nailing down the finances to protecting yourself after the sale. Learn why home inspections are important, get a better grasp on the mortgage process (including details on exactly what lenders look for), and understand the basics of negotiating in a seller's market. This book gives you everything you need to have a successful, low-stress home buying experience.

There are shelves of reference books available for home buyers, but I found this one to be of great help in explaining the step-by-step process of home buying.

Not only does the book guide you through the daunting task, but it explains terminology in fairly good depth that buyers are likely to run into while trying to buy a home. Words, phrases and acronyms such as contingencies, earnest money, clear title, ASHI and purchase agreement have become part of our vocabulary, thanks in part to this book.

I also appreciated the worksheets (some courtesy of Ginnie Mae) that help to prepare a potential buyer when viewing homes. The sheets encourage home buyers to look closely, take notes and prioritize needs. This is critical when you look at four or five houses in a single day and details can easily be blurred without an organized effort to keep the information for each house separate.

Though I don't think any one book can answer every home buyer's questions, this book was a great starting point for us as we sought to demystify the issues surrounding home buying. Highly recommended.

This book is very good in that it gives the buyer several options to use in buying a new car, and explans all the methods in detail. I ended up paying dealer invoice for my new car.

This book was by far the most valuable one I purchased while I was car hunting. I would reccommend it to anyone who has either no experience or overwhelming exeperience with buying cars, and to read it before they buy their next one. A little dated, but a short read with nothing but the facts you need.

My sister bought this book and saved several hundred dollars at a dealership in Canada and then suggested I buy this book. I bought a Saturn, no haggling, BUT I did learn A LOT about buying a car. There were a few things that I was able to save money on even though it was a Saturn. I have suggested this book to a clerk at Geico and even the person I am dealing with by e-mail in the Customer service dept. at SATURN. The book answers a lot of common sense questions and lets you know about things I NEVER would have thought to ask about. If you are going to buy a car...buy this book first and study it!!!

This is an excellent book - very easy to read and understand. I was amazed at the tricks that salesmen pull and found the advice very helpful. I lent this book to a friend buying a new car and he saved $200 off what he thought was going to be his best deal.

With a companion CD-ROM, this title is great for anyone planning to buy or sell a small business. It includes everything you'll need to know about valuing the business, evaluating the business, financing and raising the capital, while supplying many of the much needed letters and legal forms that will be used throughout the entire process.

Made up of easy to read, short chapters, you will find much of the important information broken down into bulleted and numbered lists throughout the text. This allows the reader to find just the information needed quickly, while also breaking down what could be an overwhelming amount of information into digestible pieces.

In this title you will find the "Classified Case Studies: Directly From The Experts" pages which are commonly found in books by Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc. These pages give valid, real life experiences from professionals who have already bought or sold a small business.

If you have a small business and are looking to sell, or you are an entrepreneur looking to purchase, this title may be just the one for you!

Business selling and acquisitions can be a tricky trade when you don't know the rules and the procedures to use which analyzes a business past, present and future performances. Loans from banks and other financial sources are tough to obtain if you don't have a comprehensive business or action plan in place. You must know your market and study information pertaining to the business endeavor that you are contemplating.

How to Buy and/or Sell a Small Business for Maximum Profit introduces you to the process of buying and selling businesses by focusing on personal goals, proper strategic planning, action planning, writing out sound investment strategies and, seeking capital and financing options. The book contains a CD-ROM with Excel and Adobe Formatted worksheets to assist you in creating financial projections.

Author Rene V. Richards simplifies the terms you hear on CNN and other financial outlets so you can understand what the process is when you hear stories about businesses being sold or bought. Even though it's basic reading, this book is a good place to get information from for the novice investor.

This book is another winner from Atlantic Publishing Group which specializes in Business, Management, Technology and Training topics that novices and individuals on an Intermediate level can understand and implement quickly and efficiently.

This book is a complete step-be-step guide to buying/selling a small business. The author begins by explaining the process of choosing the right business for you. He continues by giving detailed explanations of each step of the process, following through to how to deal with your new employees.
The book includes a CD that contains the complete book plus a sample business plan that can be modified to suit your needs. Another benefit of the book is the simplified explanation of how to do a financial analysis of the prospective business. This analysis tells you a lot about the way a business operates and if the business is worth the investment risk.
I would recommend this book to anyone who is seriously looking into buying a small business. It is packed full of helpful information and is written in terminology that is very easy to understand. The financial information alone is well worth the purchase of the book.

I found this information invaluable in buying a small business. This book is for the new small business buyer/seller. If you are ready to make a change and purchase a small business then you will want his book in your arsenal. From learning about the business to buying and selling strategies to financing, etc. you will find this book full of helpful information in easy to read format. The included CD with the forms is helpful, too. All you have to do is print out the forms and start using them. Make your dream of buying or selling a small business a reality.

No one doubts that the supply chain world is in the midst of its largest transformation ever. Around the globe, companies' leadership are realizing that their approach to the "buy-side" of their businesses is a critical element of their competitiveness. This relevant dialogue helps sourcing professionals not only participate in this change, but to lead their company's efforts toward lower costs and higher profits. From how engineering and suppliers collaborate on new product ideas and designs, to how IT systems work to support spend management analysis, to how product management, finance, manufacturing, and sales all collaborate to coordinate demand and supply plans, this plain-spoken, fact-laden narrative illustrates to company leaders the power and value that others are enjoying from a keen focus on supply management. I found this to be a book for "now", with ideas, strategies and techniques assembled in a clear way and in touch with how world-class sourcing efforts take place. This is a definite read for any business leader who wants to make an impact in their supply chain and wants to know how others in the real world are getting the job done!

On-demand Supply Management is a well conceived and written book that details the software technology necessary for todays procurement demands and illustrates them with interesting case studies.

The book also makes an extremely strong case for Procurement profesionals be slotted at a high level in the corporate structure.

Make space in your credenza for this important book.

This book is a very practical set of guideposts for meshing technology with Supply Management. If only we had this book when implementing our complex supply management processes we could have gone much faster with far fewer serious missteps. Not only does it hit the strategic choices that must be made ahead of time, but it also deals with implementation and provides alerts for common mistakes. The verbal examples are excellent and underscore the groundings in real life experiences of companies struggling with key issues.

Just finished "Straight to the Botton Line" and "On Demand Supply Management". Wonderful books! "Straight to the Botton Line" helped to crystallize my thinking on Supply Management. "On Demand Supply Management" was a great update and overview of the technology that is radically changing our work. Both provided a good framework for thinking on the topics and excellent insights. Congratulations to the authors on a job very well done!

Theres allot of info in this small book covering most of the older IH cubs

Excellent historical account of IH Cub tractors. If you are a collector or enthusiast, this is a valuable and interesting book.

This is a great reference book for International Cub Cadet owners. You can find many facts about these mowers and Cub Loboys and Cub Tractors and find all the serial number changes. Highly recommend

Great photos with details, especially of older and hard to find implements.

The author looks a bookselling and especially book buying from a very sophisticated standpoint taking many economic, social, and cultural factors into account. The idea that the book both is and isn't a commodity like any other is examined up down and sideways. One interesting point: the rise of giants Borders and Barnes and Noble has made buying a book an entertainment experience (e.g., people go on dates at Borders!).

Reluctant Capitalists: Bookselling And The Culture Of Consumption holds the ability to appeal beyond the usual business reader, moving into the realm of book enthusiasts and booksellers alike. Book buyers often reject chain stores and consider any association between books and mass marketing unacceptable: so why is it that other chains have gained wide popularity while the chain bookstore's image struggles? Reluctant Capitalists examines this phenomenon, providing a history of the contested practice of selling books and surveying the rise of chains, mega-chains, and standing conflicts between chains and the small bookseller. Ideals and politics as well as book-buying habits and choices are analyzed in chapters which interview both book reader and major industry players.

A very well-done study of the book selling industry. So clever to use books as a focal point for a discussion of the complexities of buying and selling. Refreshingly free of jargon, though there are occasional traces of academic production (I intend to show in the next chapter ...). But this is minor given the generally clear-headed writing and thinking the author displays. Along with all the fascinating information about the development of book selling, as a vocation and as mere commodity pushing, she has included excellent reflections on the nature of the consumer and the consumer's choices to exhibit pure marketplace rationality vs. politically informed cultural activity.

Personally, I remain caught in the complexities of these choices: I bought this book on Amazon but feel it's critical to support independent bookstores (I do that too). I've just returned from a cross country trip and it's dreary out there in places that have no independents. Coincidentally they seem to be places that have no city centers, no architecture, no newspapers, few cultural events ..., nothing but cars and roads and big box stores.

Booklovers who wouldn't usually be inclined to read something about the bookselling industry will appreciate this detailed account of the business, particularly in light of the ongoing -- and often ruinous -- competition between independent bookstores, the mega-chains, the "big box" retailers and the online giants.

I ran across this great program at the local book store after my eye was drawn to the cover. In my real estate business it's a challenge to make best use of my time to balance my family of four and the competitive/busy Real Estate business environment. I am amazed how often I pop in the CD and become refreshed and redirected to all my Goals...

Brian Magoon, C-21 REALTOR New England

A perfect tool to keep all sales people sharp! Collins, a master of sales, delivers the crucial points necessary to prepare and conduct meaningful sales.

"The Sound Selling Audiobook is right there with the leading 'active learning' trend in training - great training exactly when and where you need it".
-- Tim McMahon
Author of "Selling 2000" and "Dear God, I Never Wanted to Be a Salesman!"

This sales audiobook helps professionals improve on their personal effectiveness. It presents the essentials of successful sales skills in a clear format. The 15 Keynotes includes strategies to plan your sales, keep focused, connect with customers and identify their needs, creating value, bringing passion into the sales process and generating a referral network. Occasional breaks of new age music offer time for reflection.