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Unnecessary Companion........2000-07-02

You may use the book as a learning tool if you are highly unorganized. As a companion workbook to the main book, it provides skeleton forms for the exercises and select problems from the main book. It is something that the average person could do without.

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Excellent, easy to use, practical, good activities

So good it showed me a retreat is not for us

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Beyond feel good: useful insights and exercises

Everything you ever wanted to know

Retreats That Work: Designing and Conducting Effective Offsites for Groups and Organizations
Sheila Campbell , and Merianne Liteman
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Retreats That Work is a practical, easy-to-use guide, full of step-by-step instructions for leading a wide variety of tested exercises. You'll learn how to design and facilitate retreats that will keep participants energized and on-task. Campbell and Liteman know what can go wrong at a retreat and what to do about it. They know how to turn difficult situations around and how to deal effectively with conflict, difficult participants, and resistance to change. With Retreats That Work, you will too.

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Excellent, easy to use, practical, good activities.......2005-07-29

Retreats that Work (Jossey Bass, 2003) is highly readable and valuable resource is a comprehensive guide to retreat planning. Authors Sheila Campbell and Merianne Liteman address medium- to larger-sized organizations in the for-profit, nonprofit and government fields. Campbell and Liteman offer both a "how to" for planning and conducting a retreat and a fine sampling of facilitated group activities for different kinds of retreats.

The overall message is that the top decisionmaker should hold a retreat only for important purposes, he or she must be truly ready to hear divergent views and to be open to real change, including change not anticipated by the decisionmaker. CEOs, boards, division directors and other "head honchos" that are not ready to share control need not apply. For instance, Campbell and Liteman recommend confidential pre-retreat interviews conducted by the facilitator. One of their retreat design principles is that at least some of the participants should contribute to formulating the goals of the retreat. To do so, they believe it is essential for employees to feel safe to share their views in planning the retreat as well as at retreat. Thus, Campbell and Liteman call for anonymity and non-attribution of pre-retreat views and assurance of no negative actions for expressing views candidly during the retreat.

A key strength of the book is the attention to pre-retreat and post-retreat concerns. Pre-retreat matters extend well beyond choosing the meeting facility and menu [although their retreat logistics chapter is first rate] to the more important question: "Why have a retreat?" Campbell and Liteman specify nine reasons to hold a retreat and ten reasons not to hold a retreat. Both lists are enlightening and are foundational to further pre-retreat work.

A retreat is not a conference and not a regular meeting. Campbell and Liteman believe a retreat is best served "off-site," that is, at a location away from the workplace. They do cover the challenges of time and money in choosing an appropriate facility, and the discussion reinforces two more of their principles of retreat planning - designing a retreat to result in action for change and ensuring whatever happens at the retreat relates to the day-to-day work of the organization.

Other pre-retreat elements are: setting the goals, deciding on the format, and inviting people; defining the roles of convener, facilitator, administrator, participants (and non-participants); and a review of fixed-format retreat designs (such as Future Search, Ropes courses, and Appreciative Inquiry). Campbell and Liteman do a fine job discussing the tension between having a small enough group for good interaction and the group being large enough to be inclusive of the key players. In particular, they offer eight common criteria for how to choose participants. I think the criteria are especially helpful as an organization thinks of board-staff concerns, clients or customer involvement in a retreat, and inter-organizational issues.

A logical, but often overlooked, planning proviso is to design the retreat backwards-What is the outcome you seek? Instead of holding a retreat because its done annually, or because someone likes a particular format, or to "boost morale," Campbell and Liteman forcefully highlight the need to have retreats only for special purposes, and to work from the question "How will the day-to-day workplace be different following the retreat?"

The structure of the book opens with coverage of the why, goal-setting, logistics planning and role of leaders at the broadest view of a retreat. From there, most of the guide is devoted to facilitator assistance. Campbell and Liteman cover design issues ranging from pre-retreat work for participants to having "unprogrammed time" as an essential part of a successful retreat. They offer tips on ground rules, giving feedback to the group, and decisionmaking. For in-retreat concerns, general facilitator principles are leavened with brief guidance on how to respond to over a dozen glitches (such as repetitive discussions, disruption by a participant, a participant walking out, or a senior manager violating the ground rules).

A large section of the book identifies activities appropriate for four kinds of retreats: a) strategic planning, b) culture change, c) relationship-building and teamwork, and d) creativity and innovation. Each activity offers a clear description, steps and facilitator notes. Equally valuable are accompanying sidebar notes on the experiential elements, set-up, special supplies and degree of facilitator experience to conduct the activity effectively (easy, moderately easy, or only for experienced/specialized training). While retreat facilitators will probably eat up this part of the book, I hope they don't overlook the earlier "menu-setting" essentials of effective retreats.

Campbell and Liteman know that typically the worst part of a retreat is....after the retreat. Does the great thinking from the retreat get lost in the daily grind or new crises? Do non-participants not support the outcome? While a retreat's impact depends on organizational norms outside of any retreat's reach, Campbell and Liteman nicely select a few post-retreat points. In brief: announce the outcomes to everyone affected, not just the participants; move briskly into the actions steps identified at the retreat; and avoid a letdown by offering a memento, having periodic updates, or celebrating milestones. They highlight "critical leadership actions" for retreat follow-up.

Campbell and Liteman know that retreats have a purpose within the larger context of an organization. They provide a fine guide the knits together the earliest hints of whether to hold a retreat to effective planning to post-retreat steps to offer the best possible assurance that the change initiated by the retreat is converted into a better organization. The book is a must-have for both the senior management and for internal and external facilitators. (...)

So good it showed me a retreat is not for us.......2003-03-17

This book is EXCELLENT. It is so good in fact that it showed me why a retreat is not for us. Instead, I am using the activities it describes to create a series of training sessions for our senior and middle managers, or what you might call a series of mini-retreats, a couple of hours each once a week over several weeks. The activities contained in this book are intelligent and fun, unlike several others I've read. I highly recommend this book for the activities section alone -- and if you do want to do a full retreat, it will prove even more valuable. Also, the sections on pre-interviewing participants and retreat design components were very helpful, and I am putting them to good use.

I also like "101 Games for Trainers" by Bob Pike, and "Games That Teach Teams" by Steve Sugar. I think these three books together are the best place to start -- there are a lot of other titles out there that are, in a word, garbage, and should be avoided.

Priceless advice!.......2003-02-04

This is a terrific handbook for anyone who wants to (or has been assigned to) organize or lead a retreat for their company or non-profit organization. The authors describe the guiding principles for designing a retreat, they outline the logistics in detail, and they provide all kinds of good advice about how planners and facilitators should work together to get the most out of an offsite meeting. The checklists alone are worth the price of the book, and the activities sections are priceless!

Beyond feel good: useful insights and exercises.......2002-12-17

This book gives examples of various kinds of retreats and includes sample exercises for each that are simple, creative, and effective with no hint of the flaky factor that makes some retreats go offtrack. In fact, I'd say that the section on "Reasons NOT to hold a retreat" was alone worth the price of this book for its value in clarifying what a retreat can and cannot do.

As a communications trainer with my own non-profit board to deal with, I was most impressed by the fact that the chapter on non-profits identifies as a "most common concern" exactly the thing that causes my board trouble -- complaints of micromanaging on details while sidestepping needs for fundraising. The insight that this is a structural problem rather than a personality issue has been extremely helpful to me -- even without a retreat -- and convinced me these authors must know what they're talking about.

Everything you ever wanted to know.......2002-12-06

"Retreats That Work" could be subtitled "Everything you ever wanted to know about retreats." Just a look at the table of contents told me that there was going to be an answer to any question I might have -- from the basic who, what, when, where and why, to the types of specialized retreats.

I am in a related, but quite different, field. As a qualitative research moderator, I am often asked to facilitate meetings or retreats by clients who are unaware of the differences -- hence, my interest in this book. But, whether you are working for a small or large company and want to hold a retreat, or you are someone needing to actually facilitate such an event, this book is a wealth of information. And for anyone thinking of facilitating a retreat or just understanding what a facilitator must be able to do, they would be advised to read the "definition" or role of the facilitator on page 116!

I found this book very well-written, easy to read and follow. It's filled with lots of practical information and tips, valuable time estimates for the various activities, and additional resources given.

The creative thinking section was particularly interesting to me. As a "left brain" person, I am usually skeptical of these kinds of activities. But the authors' examples and explanations of each exercise gave me a new appreciation for the value of this type of retreat.

I also visited the authors' or book web site, which is a nice accompaniment to the book, including additional resources.

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The proliferation of international courts and the extension of international regulation to new areas have been considered to be threatening for the unity of Public International Law as a legal system. These developments are the consequence of the increasing formation of legal subsystems (material international regimes) which continue to grow in complexity. How these trends affect the unity of the international legal system requires theoretical scrutiny of its fundamental bases. This work considers that the unity of the international legal system depends upon its normative structure, and on the social medium in which it is applied: the evolving international community. A unified international legal system has as its ultimate goal the protection of human dignity through the international regulation of human rights. The question of the unifying stability of the international legal system and the development of legal subsystems within it encourages a review of the major issues of current Public International Law, considering the evolution from traditional doctrines to recent approaches. This review is done from an analytical frame that provides a deeper understanding of the current situation of Public International Law as a legal system.

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The Unity of Public Law

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This book tackles the important topic of the relationship between three parts of the public law regime in a common law jurisdiction: the common law of judicial review or the unwritten constitution, the written constitution and public international law. Thematic coherence is ensured by the fact that the papers were presented at a conference in early 2003 and then extensively revised and by a general focus on a path-breaking decision of Canada's Supreme Court (Baker). The book thus contains a highly productive exchange between an international group of scholars on such themes as the rule of law, judicial deference, the separation of powers, the role of human rights in common law reasoning on immigration and security matters, and the nature of legal authority.

Public, industry unity urged to control costs. (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents convention): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management

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Public, industry unity urged to control costs. (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents convention): An article from: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
Colleen Mulcahy
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This digital document is an article from National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management, published by The National Underwriter Company on November 6, 1989. The length of the article is 3506 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Public, industry unity urged to control costs. (National Association of Professional Insurance Agents convention)
Author: Colleen Mulcahy
Publication: National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 6, 1989
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Estatification: The legal and political problem of corporate unity psychologically regarded : being the presidential address to the Society of Public Teachers ... Law in England and Wales for the year 1929

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A thorough revision of the bestselling guide to the night sky - over 100,000 copies sold!

The first edition of The Star Guide introduced readers of all ages to the wonders of the night sky. Now comes the highly anticipated revised edition, expertly updated by one of the world's leading writers on astronomy and space. Illustrated throughout in full color, the guide features spectacular new photographs from the Hubble Space Telescope, more than 60 easy-to-use star charts, and an invaluable detachable planisphere. Special sections explain the nature of stars and galaxies and what makes the universe tick.

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Perfect for Beginners.......2007-08-14

Beautifully illustrated yet still a practical guide to viewing and navigating around the sky from anywhere during any month. Good grounding on stars, Deep Sky Objects, and solar system neighbors.

Good for beginners.......2006-06-09

I bought this because it was recommended in Pennington's "The Year-Round Messier Marathon" as a source to help navigate the night sky. Unfortunately, that part was only one page. The rest was an introduction to astronomy geared to the beginner. As such, it looked pretty good. (So I sold mine to a friend just starting out in astronomy.)

I quickly put this on the shelf........2001-02-21

This was my very first book on astronomy and it was quickly replaced by another book. There are better beginners guides to buy.

While the maps are of good quality, blue background and divided by the month, I quickly learned that the maps contain errors in placement of some celestial objects. Organization of the description of the constellations in the monthly section is poor because you have to jump around to different pages to locate a description of nearly half of the constellations for that month. While there are in-depth analysis of the most commonly known constellations, the infomation on the lesser known constellations would be better organized as a separate section with a small skymap for each.

The sections on the Moon, Planets and Sun are good, but most amature astronomers veiw this information as a side interest. These sections should be condensed and more space given to the constellations. Better treatment of our solar system would be on how to view these objects.

The planisphere that comes with the book is mediocre. A spiral bound form of the book with dew-resistant pages would be better.

My recommendation would be to get Nightwatch, the Audubon pocket guide, and David Levy's Guide to the Stars.

A book for beginners that's a reference for the experienced........1998-10-20

A large format book with full color throughout, this work takes beginning star-gazers by the hand and quickly shows them what, when, where, and how. Its detail is presented logically and intuitively such that it makes a very nice reference for the experienced amateur astronomer as well.

Well written with great photographs and charts........1998-10-06

This book is a great introductory book on astronomy. Not only is it replete with information on and pictures of the moon, planets, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, it is a very practical, visually-oriented guide for the amateur astronomer.

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Robin Kerod
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This unique reference details current research on the formation and stabilities of metal complexes, chelates, macrocyclic complexes, and cryptates in aqueous solutions. Chapters thoroughly describe the principles of ligand design and their application to a wide variety of metal ions. In addition, the text examines medicinal and biochemical applications of metal complexes. This work will make an invaluable supplementary text for advanced inorganic chemistry courses.

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Development of an Algerian material montmorillonite clay. Adsorption of phenol, 2-dichlorophenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol from aqueous solutions onto ... complexes [An article from: Desalination]
M. Boufatit , H. Ait-Amar , and W.R. McWhinnie
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The organo-clay is Na-montmorillonite modified first with tris 2,2'-bipyridyl iron (II) perchlorate complex, second with bis tri-(2-pyridyl) amine iron (II) perchlorate complex and finally with bis-[hydrido tris-(1-pyrazolyl) borato] iron (II) complex. The purpose of this work was to study the behaviour of local material, montmorillonite clay, and to look at the ability of this clay exchanged with transition metal complexes to sorb hazardous materials such as chlorinated phenols. We measured the sorption of phenol, 2-chlorophenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol by Nasaturated montmorillonite exchanged with transition metal complexes. Adsorption isotherms were fitted to the Freundlich and Langmuir equations, but the experimental results indicated that the adsorption capacity of organophilic clay did not obey a logical order, but depended on the nature of the exchanged complex. Two types of isotherms were obtained, the Langmuir, or type I and type V related to type III, isotherms were obtained in the adsorption of phenol, 2-chlorophenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol on exchanged montmorillonite. The work involves synthesis of complexes, and the method of preparation of some complexes is reported.

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Digging up roots.......2005-04-29

According to Dunbar, our "Story" can only be told as a family record. Unless we better understand our relations we will never properly understand ourselves. His sweeping examination of various aspects of the living world shows us we have a special place, but not a unique one. Living creatures have many shared aspects of their lives. We need to study them more closely. The investigation, however, must be a more penetrating view than we've too often used in the past. The distinctions in behaviour in our nearest cousins in cages and in the wild are an indication of the needed effort. How much of our training chimpanzees is actually their manipulation of us? 'What is their intention compared to ours?' is a major theme.

Dunbar's writing is far from the pedant's academic style - further enlivened by some graphic examples and a few charts. Although most of this work is recounting research studies in field and laboratory, his descriptions of behaviour leave you feeling you've been watching with the observer. In setting each topic theme, he opens the chapter with a scenario from the past. One of our ancestors is participating in cave painting, preparing for the hunt or communing with spirits. These are events comprising the roots of our cultures.

The author shows how our construction of cultures resulted from a more complex [NOT "higher"] reasoning prowess. The complexity arises in our capacity to build and unravel "levels" of intentionality. From an individual's intention to act Dunbar takes us through the various levels to show how Shakespeare [to cite but one example] intended his audiences to comprehend the intentions of his various interacting characters. Although it is fairly common for humans to achieve five levels of intentionality, reaching the sixth is more than just a mental chore. Dunbar admits his attempt to surpass that grade ended in futility accompanied by an empty whisky bottle.

Even so, the fifth and sixth levels are what set us apart from our primate relations. This cognitive ability, coupled with our physiology, is what granted us speech - an unshared trait. Dunbar spends some time examining speech. The dispute over what constitutes "language" has been long and sometimes acrimonious. Unsurprisingly, he doesn't fully resolve the question, but provides sufficient detail to help the reader understand the issues. When, for example, do simple, silent gestures become a form of language? Dunbar has previously discussed the role of grooming in building communications abilities and expands on those ideas here.

As a concluding note, Dunbar examines the issue of religion - another aspect setting us apart from the other animals. Events, communicated to others, often leads to questioning cause. When the cause of an event cannot be identified, it becomes attributed to the supernatural and religion is born. So long as enough people communicate a common cause for events, religion becomes a cohesion factor in society - both informing and controlling one's neighbours. This alone requires careful understanding and manipulation of the orders of intentionality. Do we truly need religion in order to have a feeling of belonging in our community? This is but one of the challenging questions Dunbar poses. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]

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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.

Applications of Optical Metrology Techniques and Measurements II (Proceedings of S P I E)

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The Changing Frontiers of Optical Techniques for Industrial Measurement and Control

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Optical 3-D measurement techniques: Applications in inspection, quality control, and robotics : papers presented to the conference organized at Vienna, Austria, September 18-20, 1989

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Optical 3-D measurement techniques: Applications in inspection, quality control, and robotics : papers presented to the conference organized at Vienna, Austria, September 18-20, 1989

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Optical Measurement Techniques and Applications (The Artech House Optoelectronics Library)

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Optical Measurement Techniques and Applications (The Artech House Optoelectronics Library)

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In this detailed study, sixteen leading experts from the international optical measurement industry explain the principles behind the latest measurement techniques and how these techniques are used in dozens of real-world applications -- from laser remote-sensing, to vibration measurement, to providing the data for developing computer models, and more. This up-to-date book provides sharp insight into the techniques and systems in use today, and it identifies future optical measurement challenges and new areas for research. It includes hundreds of example diagrams, step-by-step equations, and extensive references for further research.

Optical Measurements: Techniques and Applications

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Optical Measurements: Techniques and Applications

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This book provides an introduction to the most important optical techniques applied to engineering problems as well as a guideline to select and apply an appropriate technique for a particular problem. After a brief survey of the techniques presented in the book, including a discussion of their possibilities and limits and a classification with regard to the effort and cost, each technique is described in detail in a separate section. In addition, a general overview is given for each group of techniques. All chapters start with a discussion of the theoretical background followed by a detailed description of an experimental setup typical for a given technique and illustrated by some examples of application. A final chapter is devoted to tomography, a powerful evalution technique which can be applied to several of the previously discussed techniques.

Application of a new optical fiber technique for flame propagation diagnostics in IC engines (SAE)

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Application of a new optical fiber technique for flame propagation diagnostics in IC engines (SAE)
Ulrich Spicher
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Application of lidar techniques to estimating atmospheric dispersion: Final report

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Application of lidar techniques to estimating atmospheric dispersion: Final report
Edward E Uthe
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Application of optical techniques based on laser-Doppler velocimetry in flows with and without sediment (IIHR report)

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Application of optical techniques based on laser-Doppler velocimetry in flows with and without sediment (IIHR report)
R. N Parthasarathy
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Application of Schlieren optical techniques for the measurement of gas temperature and turbulent diffusivity in a diesel engine (SAE technical paper series)

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Application of Schlieren optical techniques for the measurement of gas temperature and turbulent diffusivity in a diesel engine (SAE technical paper series)
Roberto P Giangregorio
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Move over, Wealthy Barber! Here comes the Rich and Randy Butcher to lead investors through the next stages!

Tom Morison's Pounce: Cochon's Billions is a satirical novel that pokes fun at the hidden world of high finance. A humorous warning to those who are tempted by the allure of quick wealth, the story exposes the slick sales pitches, the hype, and the false promises of the financial industry. With a strong sense of the ridiculous, Pounce lampoons money managers who have forgotten the true nature of their trade and chaffs the uninitiated who dream of outfoxing the pros.

The novel's hero, Harry Cochon, is a quiet, unobtrusive country butcher until he wins the lottery and suddenly finds himself seduced by grand fancies that have never before crossed his mind. An innocent in the world of Machiavellian stratagems, Harry sets out naively to become a financial tycoon. En route, he encounters a motley cast of characters, including his mentors--Lord Mewe, sophisticated aristocrat and rising star in the heart of the City, London's financial district; and John Maise, the big, brash American, equally at home in Iowa corn fields and New York penthouse board rooms. Under their tutelage, Harry is swept along to the offices and fiefdoms of insiders.

In London, he meets such wheeler-dealers as Alice Blondwyn, a monetary economist who is seldom right in her prognostications but always cool and haughty in her revisions; Mary Pnu, an inscrutable half-western oriental who delivers an impeccable synergistic logic; Alvin Greenfinger, alias Reginald Ross, the pompous ass who affects accents and embroiders a fictitious past in order to emulate his idols, the English aristocracy; and Hope Goldbricker, who lures Harry to bed and into financial intrigue.

In New York, Harry comes face to face with Bobby Bonds, titan of finance, a staggeringly powerful man with a loud voice, elevator shoes, and a stable of nubile young secretaries hanging on his every word. Harry also meets such oddities as Randy Walker, a former barker with Royal American Shows; Edel Fineline, with his visceral response to the markets; and Old Bill, with his lovely big red nose, his appreciation of the liquid lunch, and his good sense and honesty. And in the corridors of the fast-paced investment world, Harry meets beautiful, sexy, and calculating Mitsy--and discovers that seduction can take many forms.

Pounce puts much of money management in its true perspective of guesswork, emotional ridiculousness, self-interest, even mysticism... It should be required reading for every broker, money manager, investment advisor, CFA or MBA candidate and, above all, corporate executives of publicly-traded companies.

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A MUST READ for every serious investor.......1999-02-17

POUNCE: COCHON'S BILLIONS describes investment foibles and truths that can only be effectively revealed in satirical fiction. POUNCE is a MUST for every serious investor!

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