Many investors ignore company accounts because they think they are too difficult. But, as the great investor Peter Lynch said “Investing without looking at the numbers is like playing bridge without looking at the cards.”The mission of this book is to explain to ordinary investors, with no accounting knowledge, what to look for in a set of accounts and how to interpret what you find – so that you have an accurate ‘health check’ on a company in ten simple steps.Robert Leach considers the entire subject from an investor’s point of view, by asking – and then answering – the questions which matter most.
An “interactive” approach to coaching from one of today’s most forward-thinking leadership gurus
John Zenger established himself as a top-tier leadership expert with his groundbreaking books The Extraordinary Leader and The Inspiring Leader. Now, he teams up with executive coach Kathleen Stinnett to put you on the fast track to expertise in business coaching.

The Extraordinary Coach works as an immersion course in coaching, providing the skills you need to become a highly effective leader in no time flat.
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Miniflashcards and effective language learning. An invaluable set of photocopiable picture prompts for essential language work.

Topics include: Food and drink, leisure, travel, weather and calendar, people and jobs, vital verbs, holidays, round the town
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This comprehensive resource covers J2ME architecture and explains how to build applications and services for cell phones and PDAs with J2ME. You’ll also get details on security, information management, and storage, as well as advanced topics such as Mobile Information Device Profile (MIDP) and Connected Limited Device Configuration (CLDC)
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Jazz horn players are some of the best improvisors ever. Now guitarists can learn their tricks! This book features 12 solos (progressing in difficulty) from jazz saxophonists and trumpeters transcribed in easy-to-read guitar tab. The CD features each solo played twice, at slow and regular tempo.

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A revolutionary new approach for detecting and managing inherent risk
The unprecedented turmoil in the financial markets turned the field of quantitative finance on its head and generated severe criticism of the statistical models used to manage risk and predict “black swan” events. Something very important had been lost when statistical representations replaced expert knowledge and statistics substituted for causation.

Extreme Risk Management brings causation into the equation. The use of causal models in risk management, securities valuation, and portfolio management provides a real and much-needed alternative to the stochastic models used so far. Providing an alternative tool for risk modeling and scenario-building in stress-testing, this game-changing book uses causal models that help you:
* Evaluate risk with extraordinary accuracy
* Predict devastating worst-case scenarios
* Enhance transparency
* Facilitate better decision making