A Short Course in Technical Trading (Wiley Trading)

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Learn to trade using technical analysis, market indicators, simple portfolio analysis, generally successful trading techniques, and common sense with this straightforward, accessible book. Essentially a course in making money, A Short Course in Technical Trading teaches proven long- and short-term trading techniques (with an emphasis on short-term), covering basic indicators and how you can best use them to your advantage.

The book includes a trading game so you can trade along with the lessons, posing likely problems that you'll encounter once trading begins. As trading becomes more complicated, so do the problems..

You'll get a running start as a trader with usage tips on the most popular trading tools. A Short Course in Technical Trading is unlike any other book on the market and is available at a convenient low price.

Customer Reviews:

Good for a short course, but a short course only.......2004-08-04

TA is a highly sophisticated topic which cannot be covered thoroughly with a 316 page book. That's for sure. In fact, the author had been honest not to over promise with the humble title of his book. The scope of discussion is limited to chart patterns, trendlines, channels, moving averages, Fibonnaci numbers, MACD, Stochastics, RSI and a few others. As the author had emphasized his objective to make his book only an introduction to TA, I am not going to comment on the variety of TA tools covered. However, I still want to criticize on some of the weaknesses:
1) Number of real life examples/price charts are few.
2) The choice of parameters for MACD and Stochastics had not been discussed
3) False breakouts are so frequent in the author's graphs samples (that's a fact of life, I admit). However, the author made little attempt to teach readers how to avoid such traps with the use of multiple TA tools.
4) The relative weak Q&A sections that questions are focused on readers' understanding of the definition of jargons instead of the usage of TA tools.

Though the price is affordable, I am hesitant to recommend it to any aspiring trader/investor who are serious to get an elementary but quality course on TA. It's not the cost of the book that matters, but the cost of time and potential trading loss for reading it.

It's a start!.......2003-07-27

In no way is Technical Analysis a easy subject to tackle. It's full of intricacies, formulas, and complexities that most people have a hard time getting a full grasp of what they are trying to accomplish with technical analysis.

Mr. Kaufman does an excellent job of bringing this subject to the reader in a digestible form. As the author of three financial books I can attest to the difficulty of separating the art from the science of technical analysis. In "Futures For Small Speculators" I only bring it up briefly. In this respect Mr. Kaufman shines and exceeds my communication abilities.

This is a great start into the world of Technical Analysis without having to be overwhelmed by mathematics.

I definitely recommend it.

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Dentists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Endodontists, Oral Surgeons, Prosthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and other dental specialists have unique financial needs. You have so many financial issues and options on a personal and business level. This complexity can make decision making very difficult. There is so much information out there, but sometimes not much wisdom. This book summarizes the wisdom we have gained and shared with our clients in individual meeting throughout the years. Real Life Financial Planning for the Young Dental Professional is simply a practical method of understanding, organizing, and prioritizing financial decisions. Most financial planning publications and financial plans themselves, assume everyone lives a long, healthy life, and saves a good portion of their income in quality investments that always do well. This book addresses the issues that happen in real like, good and bad. A solid financial plan should make your life sim! pler by letting you focus on the issues you excel at and enjoy. This may include practicing dentistry, spending more time with your family or pursuing hobbies. These things are more enjoyable knowing that your finances are in order. We hope you take the time to read this and work with a trained professional to develop and implement a financial plan that meets your goals and objectives.

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Dentists, Orthodontists, Periodontists, Endodontists, Oral Surgeons, Prosthodontists, Pediatric Dentists and other dental specialists have unique financial needs. You have so many financial issues and options on a personal and business level. This complexity can make decision making very difficult. There is so much information "out there," but sometimes not much wisdom. This book summarizes the wisdom we have gained and shared with our clients in individual meeting throughout the years. Real Life Financial Planning for the Young Dental Professional is simply a practical method of understanding, organizing, and prioritizing financial decisions. Most financial planning publications and financial plans themselves, assume everyone lives a long, healthy life, and saves a good portion of their income in quality investments that always do well. This book addresses the issues that happen in real like, good and bad. A solid financial plan should make your life simpler by letting you focus on the issues you excel at and enjoy. This may include practicing dentistry, spending more time with your family or pursuing hobbies. These things are more enjoyable knowing that your finances are in order. We hope you take the time to read this and work with a trained professional to develop and implement a financial plan that meets your goals and objectives. About the Authors: Chartered Financial Consultant, Marshall W. Gifford, has been consulting with the Dental Profession since 1993. His specialized practice caters to the needs of over 350 dental professionals across the United States. Todd D. Bramson has a specialty financial planning practice devoting his time and energy to speaking, writing and education medical professionals about sound financial topics. He has been listed as The Top 150 Financial Advisors for Physicians by Medical Economics magazine.

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Practical Advice for the Professional.......2005-09-28

As a Certified Financial Planner with many years of experience advising professionals on a variety of financial matters, I can wholeheartedly endorse the concepts presented in this fine book. Should be a part of every dental schools curriculum so that new dentists can begin in practice with a blueprint for financial success.

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The irrigated area in the Aral Sea basin totals about 7.5 million ha. Part of the water supplied to this area is consumed by the irrigated crops; the remainder drains into the groundwater basin, downstream depressions, or back into the rivers. But the water accumulates salts and chemicals during its period of use, causing environmental problems which this book discusses.
The natural discharge capacity of the groundwater basin is inadequate to handle the unconsumed irrigation water, leading to a rise in the groundwater table and to waterlogging. In (semi-) arid zones, this waterlogging triggers a soil salinity problem, resulting in poorer crop yields. The problem is solved by artificially increasing the discharge capacity and lowering the groundwater table.
Since the lands surrounding the Aral Sea have become independent republics, a number of missions have reported on the water-related environmental problems in the basin. Such reports have contributed to a plan of action for solving or alleviating some of the problems identified, high priority being accorded to improving the irrigation efficiency, artificial drainage, and the related environmental effects.

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Quick and Entertaining, but fairly redundant.

"Nasty, Brutish and Short"

Disappointing

I bought a used copy...

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The Evolutionists: The Struggle for Darwin's Soul
Richard Morris
Manufacturer: Owl Books
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Evolution is a fact: of that there can be no dispute. But, writes Richard Morris in this lively overview of modern biology, scientists have been arguing about most other aspects of Darwinian thought for generations, and the battle is growing ever fiercer with the advent of "evolutionary psychology" and other new approaches.

Following the biologist Ernst Mayr, Morris identifies at least five subtheories in the theory of evolution: "evolution as such," or the idea that evolution takes place at all; "common descent," the notion that all life originated in a common ancestor; "multiplication of species," or the splitting of one species into two or more species over time; "gradualism," the idea that evolutionary change happens slowly over a long period of time; and "natural selection," the idea that favorable genetic characteristics prevail over less desired ones. These subtheories are widely debated these days, with controversial scientists such as Stephen Jay Gould advancing ideas of "punctuated equilibrium," whereby change happens suddenly and often catastrophically; Gould's nemesis Richard Dawkins advancing orthodox Darwinism under the "selfish gene" metaphor; and other scientists turning up bits and pieces of evidence of environmental determinism and parallel evolution in nature that alternately undermine and support Darwinian thought.

The arguments among these contemporary scholars are lively, often acrimonious, and amply fueled--after all, Darwin himself puzzled over whether natural selection was the driving force of evolutionary change. Morris offers an evenhanded account of the many schools of thought at work today, and his book will be of great interest to students of the life sciences. --Gregory McNamee

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Introduced in 1859, Charles Darwins theory of evolution generated hot debate and controversy. Today nearly all reputable scientists agree: evolution did happen and natural selection was its main driving force. Yet a century and a half after Darwin, the theory of evolution is still being fought over with a ferocity that has rarely been equaled in the annals of science. What are scientists arguing about? And why are their exchanges sometimes so bitter?In The Evolutionists, Richard Morris vividly portrays the controversies that rage today in the field of evolutionary biology. With a clear and unbiased eye, he explores the fundamental questions about the evolutionary process that have provoked such vehement disagreement among some of the worlds most prominent scientists, including Stephen Jay Gould, fellow paleontologist Niles Eldredge, geneticist John Maynard Smith, and zoologist Richard Dawkins.A vibrant account of contemporary evolutionary biology, The Evolutionists is a fascinating look at how controversy and debate shape the scientific process.

Customer Reviews:

Quick and Entertaining, but fairly redundant........2007-04-26

I really enjoy reading about contemporary issues in evolutionary thought. So, this was a pretty cool and quick read. I was pleased to find that Richard Morris chose not to devote any time to discussion of creationism or ID (although he makes an offhand remark calling them pseudoscience), as too many books have dealt with these idiotic theories (can you even call them that).

That being said, I did find a few issues with this book. The most conspicuous problem, and already mentioned in other reviews, is the redundancy (I guess I am being redundant here as well by bringing this up...whoops!). Morris likes to re-cap, over and over again. While this made for some rather boring parts, I can at least say that it forced me to retain more of what I read. Also (as previously pointed out), there are quite a number of typos. As you can imagine, this became quite annoying at some parts.

As for the objectivity of the book, which Morris purports to adhere to in the 1st chapter, I found him to be pretty fair and consistent (e.g. not really siding too much with Gould vs. Dawkins or vice versa).

Overall, I recommend the book to those looking to learn more about basic and contemporary ideas in evolution. It is certainly not for those looking to learn about creationism, ID or the conflicts therein. For that I recommend instead just using common sense, as neither of those "theories" are plausible or scientific in any way.

"Nasty, Brutish and Short".......2006-09-18

This book documents the ongoing feud between several "popular science" writers regarding the details of evolution. While the overall arc of evolution is pretty well established by now, there is still some disagreement about the speed and mechanisms involved (which are more speculative).

The controversy is not nearly so monumental as the spats would have us believe. Actually, it's probably more about shelf space for the various authors than scientific claims, since the writers involved -- Gould, Dennett, Dawkins, Eldredge & Smith -- each have competing books to sell.

Unfortunately some unscrupulous creationists have taken the controversy as a sign that evolution itself is in trouble, when nothing could be further from the truth.

The tenor of the arguments -- carried out in public in a variety of books and articles -- is dishearteningly personal and vitriolic, making this book about these arguments a depressing read. One wishes the competing authors could just grow up and act a little more gracious, instead of acting so nasty, brutish and short with each other.

Disappointing.......2005-07-04

Let me say at the outset that I am not a macroevolutionist. However, Morris' simplistic caricature of biologists ("Darwin's theory of evolution is universally accepted among biologists", p3) is far from the only factor that makes this a disappointing book. Morris is simplistic and repetitive, and in addition to the typo's already mentioned by other reviewers), there are several examples of outright contradictions and misinformation that leave me scratching my head.

On page 21, Morris states that "carbon-nitrogen dating...can rarely be used to determine the ages of rocks in geological formations." In fact, it cannot be used to date rocks at all, only organic materials.

On page 25, Morris states that "The solar system is full of such [organic] chemicals, including amino acids-the components of proteins..." I am not an organic chemist, but to my knowledge none of the amino acids found in the proteins of living things have been found anywhere else in the solar system. If they have, it would certainly be in very limited places and quantities, not littered about the whole solar system, as Morris implies. In addition, only 6 pages later, Morris states: "Localized areas rich in organic chemicals are found in the fossil record. These chemicals must have been produced by microbes of some kind." Gee, I thought you just said that the solar system was full of them!

On pages 33-34, Morris states: "It should not be imagined that they [the mammals] survived because they were somehow better adapted than the dinosaurs." This statement directly contradicts the principle of natural selection, which is the guiding light for evolution and is even accepted in a general sense by creationists.

On page 44, Morris attempts to defend evolution by saying: "Although many different kinds of genetic codes are theoretically possible, all organisms use the same one." He uses this as an argument for macroevolution. However, the logic behind it is fallacious, for the following reason: genetic code can be (and is) viewed as a language. As a creationist, it is perfectly reasonable to me that the Grand Author of Life would use the same language to code the information in all living things, just as most earthly authors write all of their works in a single language.

On page 45, under the heading: Evolution is a Fact", Morris states: "The idea that life on Earth has been evolving for 3.5 billion years is not a theory. It is the only possible interpretation of the numerous different kinds of evidence that scientists have been discovering for well over a century." Thank you, Reverend Morris, Pastor of the Darwinian Orthodox Church. However, on page 62, Morris states: "If scientific ideas ever became dogmatic, then no new discoveries could be made." If ever a contradiction existed, surely this is it.

On pages 56-57, Morris gives the beginning of a reasonably plausible explanation for the evolution of an eye, until he says: "Finally, full, complex eyes develop", thereby skipping the most problematic part: the 20+ step biochemical process that occurs in complex eyes from the time that light strikes the retina until an impulse is sent to the brain. (See Darwin's Black Box, by Michael Behe, if you want a fair discussion of the difficulties that the human eye poses for the theory of macroevolution).

I could go on and on, but I will conclude by adding that I could forgive most of the evolutionary dogma (which is, after all, almost universal in books written by evolutionists) were the book not incredibly redundant, error-filled, and simplistic. I got a little bit out of the part about evolutionary psychology, but that it about it.

I bought a used copy..........2005-03-18

...for fifty cents, and I would say I probably got my money's worth. Although the critic who said, "reads like a third-rate middle school book report" might be exaggerating a little, he wasn't exaggerating much. Also, the book devotes an inordinate amount of time to obscure topics which have not proven to be worth their salt to have more than brief mention in many evolution texts: computer models, evolutionary psychology, and the Theory of Complexity. There are far more interesting and important issues to discuss. Morris does a good job of not taking any sides to any of the arguments he presents, as a consequence creating doldrums for over much of the book.

If you must choose between reading this book, taking the wife out shopping all day at the mall, or sawing off your hand with a miter saw, by all means read this book! However, this is one of the worst pop-science books in this genre that I have read.

Popular science writing?.......2004-09-28

The Evolutionists is an endlessly repetitive, poorly organized book, replete with spelling and grammatical errors. Worse, it is an uninspired introduction to a fascinating and important topic. Morris appears to have expended as little effort as possible researching this book, and evinces only a facile understanding of the issues he engages. The Evolutionsists reads like a third-rate middle school book report. It's about 5 pages of content morphed into 200+ pages of text (how many times can Morris report exactly the same findings about stickleback fish? I lost count...). Though not popular science writing at its worst (Morris at least comes across as a neutral reporter, and his facts are generally correct), the Evolutionists is popular science writing at its most mediocre. What a disappointment. Are Morris' other books this lame?

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The subject of this book are natural systems where thermodynamic processes take place as a result of changes in temperature, pressure and composition. The basic concepts are discussed on low level trying to preserve the mathematical rigor. Calculated examples using data from the mineralogical literature are given to elucidate the difficult and very abstract matter of thermodynamics. The book is aimed for students of geology, mineralogy, material science and all other interested readers who deal with solid matter.

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Bringing together the contributions of eleven leading photometric experts, this practical reference guide presents common design formulas, essential rules-of-thumb, worked-out examples, and discussions of photometric instruments. The book is arranged for ease of reference. The twelve chapters, each of which may be read independently, are grouped into three sections. The first contains introductory material, and defines the terminology and units of measurement used in photometry. The second section covers photometric methods and procedures and provides numerous illustrative case studies. The third section contains reports from the frontiers of photometry, and includes a look at the directions future research might take. The Handbook incorporates some special features, including a list of Web sites which offer photometry information. The editor has also set up the Web Companion, an online site for discussion about the book and related photometric issues. He will post errata and new information related to the book, and will respond to the most frequently asked questions. Profusely illustrated and thoroughly referenced, The Handbook of Applied Photometry will prove invaluable to those involved in lighting design, optical physics, or applications design, and will be welcomed by workers in government-standards laboratories.

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Handbook of Applied Photometry.......2005-09-12

Handbook of Applied Photometry has a wealth of knowledge that can only be presented and collated by some one who has worked in the calibration field in photometry and radiometry. I do believe some of the images have been presented poorly and should be of photo quailty. Other than that it is still a pretty good book.

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