How to Master Finance: A No-Nonsense Guide to Understanding Business Accounts

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Today's managers need to understand finance and accounting if their business is to be successful. But acquiring the necessary financial awareness can often be a painful and drawn-out experience.Here, at last, is a practical, no-nonsense book that guides managers and business students through the basic principles of business accounting. Assumning no prior knowledge, How to Master Finance takes your through all the financial documents--Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow--until you are able to read and interpret a company's published reports.Terry Gasking has spent more than 20 years working successfuly with non-financial managers at all levels and in a wide variety of businesses in the U.S. and around the world. In this book he shares his experiences and presents, in a stimulating format, the knowledge needed to interpret and act on the information the numbers reveal.Topices include: * the balance sheet
* cash management
* profit and loss report
* budgeting and forecasting
* ratio analysis

Free of the jargon used by many accountant and financial textbooks, and full of commonsense, this is an indispensable reference for anyone who needs to understand finance--quickly and painlessly.

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Recently, we have seen England's venerable Queen Elizabeth I portrayed in popular movies as both a wise supporting character and powerful leading lady. Now, thanks to historian and author Alan Axelrod, we can not only see the 16th-century monarch as a single woman who turned the fortunes of an entire nation around--we can apply many of the traits and practices of Good Queen Bess to our own business lives. "You can learn that being a leader is being a leader, whether your enterprise is a Renaissance kingdom, a small business, a major corporation, a corporate department, or a three-person work group with a job to do," Axelrod writes in Elizabeth I, CEO. Like other authors who relate the conduct and writings of a historical figure to situations in the modern world (including himself in Patton on Leadership), Axelrod uses Elizabeth's behavior and words to frame a blueprint for corporate survival, personal image building, staff development, control, and--ultimately--success. The author draws 136 pointers from Elzabeth's life, each amplified with lively, germane anecdotes. Among them: "Control the Message, not the Messenger," "No Leader Is a Solo Act," and "Forgive, but Don't Forget." --Howard Rothman

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Last year, Alan Axelrod used General George S. Patton's WW II experiences as the basis for his national bestseller Patton on Leadership. This year, Dr. Axelrod turns to one of history's greatest rulers, and greatest women, for a fresh look at the always-compelling topic of how to lead people to extraordinary achievement. Elizabeth I, CEO: Strategic Lessons in Leadership from the Woman Who Built an Empire reveals how the embattled monarch overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness. Elizabeth I, CEO will attract the leaders of today, the builders of contemporary empires, as well as history-lovers. The life of Elizabeth has much to say to those beginning their climb up the corporate ladder as well those who, having attained the top rung, do not want to slip from it. The queen's long reign offers lessons on: Developing a leadership attitude and image, enhanced by personal dynamism Becoming an effective coach and mentor, skilled at nurturing creativity Manipulating others--subtly and ethically Knowing and anticipating the "enemy" Setting clear goals and motivating others to work to achieve them Most of all, the career of Elizabeth I is an example of vision, of creating vision, of communicating vision, and of realizing vision. Not only did she create loyalty among those nearest her, she met headlong an array of the most daunting challenges any leader has ever faced.

How did Elizabeth meet these challenges, managing not only to stay alive and to keep her imperiled nation afloat, but also to win the intense loyalty of her people and to lead England to greatness? Historians and biographers have offered many explanations. Elizabeth, CEO takes a fresh view, exploring issues that are relevant to leaders--especially business leaders--of today.

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A very good retrofit strategy..........2006-08-18

While I don't believe that Elizabeth was totally the excellent strategizer, I do believe she was well advised and did her own thinking. This book goes back and imposing upon historical events the decisions made by Elizabeth-I and how it would apply in business today. There are certain parallels between a monarchy and corporation that do fit together and can be seen in examples. The major portion of the book covers the image that Elizabeth set forth by taking on being the image of the Mother Mary (Catholic church) to her subjects, thus, to make the people more accepting of the new Church of England as the religious seat of power, thus diffusing the Vatican's hold over the people. My only complaint, like others opinions, there were no mention of where things went wrong, only highlighting the good things. This is a very good book still and I recommend it along with another book called Big Chief Elizabeth (which is more of the history of the new World and Elizabeth's funding of the voyages to capture more land).

Before Thatcher there was Elizabeth the First.......2006-04-16

It was a woman who gave birth to the British Empire where the sun (son) never set on England's territory. None other than the Virgin Queen herself, who bore no heir, but lived to a very ripe old age. In her time, Elizabeth turned around her country from bankruptcy and discord. The book takes snippets from her life and there are some gems of wisdom from Elizabeth's reign. Like her father, Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth the First lived large and had the courage to be powerful, was an orphaned Princess who ascended to the throne and a nation in tatters ... and whose life was a testament that resulted in Rule Britannia until the last colony, Hong Kong, was relinquished in 1997.

But if you really need lessons from a Monarch: read Margaret Thatcher's own words on her ascent. First hand knowledge is the most useful.

Wow Elizabeth.......2004-11-15

Elizabeth I CEO was a wonderful reading that inspired me a lot. It is one of those books that you hate to leave unfinished. The lessons of Elizabeths leadership are compelling and quite inspiring.

I never thought that I would need a book on inspiration in my life, but this book indeed changed this view as well.

Excellent work.

in a response..........2004-11-03

I do have a comment on history content, in response to one of other reviews I read -let's keep in mind that, if it wasn't for Elizabeth I there would be no empire to pass along to James I-England would be swallowed up by either France or Spain. Surely, Elizabeth I made a few mistakes like every other monarch, but they fade out in comparison to her achievements. She truly did build an empire, and serves as a great example of a true leader.
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Poor rendition of history leads to not-so-useful conclusions.......2004-03-09

This book is a follow-up to Axelrod's book on leadership lessons for executives drawn from the example of George S. Patton. Here, he's picked another historical figure, Queen Elizabeth I of England. This had the makings of a potentially valuable book, save for the slight problem that the history is so poorly rendered that little of value can be gleaned for anyone facing the unrelenting pressures of running an actual business.

Axelrod portrays the Elizabethan period with such rose-coloured glasses that he fails to impart a useful or realistic message here. The book has numerous references to the queen's fiscal management of the country, to the Spanish Armada, to the outpouring of literature of Shakespeare and his fellow masters of the pen, with little bits of wisdom relayed in the process. All well and good.

But in recognising and deriving lessons from the queen's many undoubted successes, he should have been balanced and also discussed where things went wrong. There is scant if any attention paid to Elizabeth's policy in Ireland, which had a particularly bloody legacy and in which England's undertakings gave rise to failure at every turn from the 1570s onward. The consequences of this policy failure are still with us today. Nor is there mention of England's military defeats against Spain after the Armada, which devastated English plans to settle the new world and gain control of trade routes. Nor does Axelrod note the cases of financial mismanagement and corruption that plagued Elizabeth's reign in the late 1500s. And where is this empire he talks about in the book's title, "the leader who built an empire"? Axelrod skips the specifics on this because there was no empire by the time King James I succeeded Elizabeth in the early 1600s. England would not have an empire to speak of for another 150 years.

There is nothing wrong or unexpected about these setbacks in Elizabeth's reign-- she had many successes and, like any monarch, some missteps as well. If one wishes to use such a monarch as an example for a business, it is a disservice to readers to trumpet the successes while ignoring the failures. What business, after all, turns in profitable quarters with every fiscal year and pleases its investors and even competitors with its every move? You'd be hard-pressed to find any such firm gracing the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Real businesses learn from their failures as much as their successes, and Axelrod has denied his readers a valuable example by focussing too much on the latter and too little on the former. This book would be more valuable with a little more depth and a little more perspective in its treatment of its historical subject.

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ELIZABETH I CEO - STRATEGIC LESSONS FROM THE LEADER WHO BUILT AN EMPIRE
Alan Axelrod
Manufacturer: Prentice-Hall
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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Learning From a Legend.(Queen Elizabeth I)(Brief Article): An article from: Association Management

Manufacturer: American Society of Association Executives
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B0008HKPAU
Release Date: 2005-07-28

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This digital document is an article from Association Management, published by American Society of Association Executives on January 1, 2001. The length of the article is 495 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: Learning From a Legend.(Queen Elizabeth I)(Brief Article)
Publication: Association Management (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2001
Publisher: American Society of Association Executives
Volume: 53 Issue: 1 Page: 22

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Elizabeth I CEO Prepack: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire

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Elizabeth I CEO Prepack: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire
Alan Axelrod
Manufacturer: Prentice Hall Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0735290008

Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire

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Elizabeth I CEO: Strategic Lessons from the Leader Who Built an Empire
Alan Axelrod Nelson Runger
Manufacturer: Recorded Books Unabridged 2001
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000MCM4BO

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The contributions to this conference discuss both scientific and technical aspects of the MIRAX (Monitor e Imageador de RAios-X) x-ray astronomy project, an international satellite mission to be launched in 2011. The main topic was the importance of observing x-ray transient sources and explosive phenomena in the central Galactic plane with a wide-field imaging instrument over long and continuous periods of time.

Neutron Stars, Black Holes and Binary X-Ray Sources.

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Neutron Stars, Black Holes and Binary X-Ray Sources.
Herbert Gursky
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Broadband high-energy observations of the superluminal jet source gro J1655--40 during an outburst (SuDoc NAS 1.15:112525)

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Broadband high-energy observations of the superluminal jet source gro J1655--40 during an outburst (SuDoc NAS 1.15:112525)
NASA
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Neutron Stars, Black Holes and Binary X-Ray Sources.

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very good.......2006-08-14

This is a great book, the only complaint is that all of the pics arent in color, but overall a very use full guide.

Very good guide for Utah Travelers.......2005-08-27

If your heading to Utah I would recommend this book, the writer of this book has black and white photo's of each waterfall he listed in his book, near the middle of the book he does have 16 pages of color photo's of waterfalls.
As far as the detail on how to get to the falls, he does a pretty good job on giving that- only complaint is he has no maps whatsoever in the book.
At the end of the book, the writer gives his top ten list of the waterfalls in Utah- which I did like, although in order to find the waterfalls in his top ten list's you have to search through the index page.

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Much Needed Book - Right in Time for March Madness!

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How March Became Madness: How the NCAA Tournament Became the Greatest Sporting Event in America
Eddie Einhorn , and and Ron Rapoport
Manufacturer: Triumph Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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The Men of March: A Season Inside the Lives of College Basketball Coaches

ASIN: 1572438096

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The March to Madness is the fascinating account of how the telecast between Houston and UCLA laid the foundation for what became one of the greatest sporting events in America. It's an account told through the voices of a who's who of great players, coaches, and announcers.

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Enthralling.......2006-08-01

You can't put this book down. Interview after interview, you are amazed at the stories behind each legend. The best part is that this is basically a compliation of mini-autobiographies, but narrated as a conversation between good friends. The book starts with an interview with Rey Meyer - it reminds you how lucky the author was to have interviewed him before his passing away. You are also amazed at the hard work, passion and perseverance of Eddie Einhorn. If you love basketball (or even just "like" sports), this is the book for you.

Much Needed Book - Right in Time for March Madness!.......2006-03-09

This promises to be THE book on the NCAA college basketball tournament - all the stats, matchups, insights and interviews we've been craving since March Madness became 'The Spring Superbowl.'

Entertaining Reading.......2006-03-07

Fans of college basketball will enjoy the information and stories provided in this book. The book is a collection of interviews, set forth in story format, in which the author met and interviewed with a number of significant figures in college basketball, including coaches, media, and players.

There are many great stories here, and the book is divided up into different stories on the different personalities, so it makes for an accessible read. You can pick up the book, read one article, then put it down. I found the stories by the coaches to be among the most entertaining: Coach K, Roy Williams, Rick Pitino, Dean Smith, Guy Lewis and others all provide insightful stories.

Also, the book puts college basketball in its historical context, with a focus on the first televised basketball game, UCLA vs. Houston, played in the Astrodome. Overall a very informative and entertaining book, I would strongly recommend it to any college basketball fan.

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This informative and savvy guide captures the best that Barcelona offers in a practical, easy to use format. With opinionated reviews, essential travel tips and detailed fold-out maps, Barcelona Condensed has all the information the discerning visitor needs - for one day or one month, for business or for pleasure.

succinct coverage of the city's attractions
business or pleasure? A wide spectrum of food, lodging and entertainment options pleases all, whether on vacation or in negotiations
canvasses the city for Picasso, Dalí and Miró masterpieces, and picks out eye-popping architecture, from Gothic to Gaudí
excursions - coasting along the Costa Brava and other quick trips — to turn any barhopper or culture vulture into a sunbathing sea lover
cargols or calçotada? The best of Catalán cuisine

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useful guide to the city but not well organized.......2005-09-16

We just returned from Barcelona and used several tour books. This was not the best, but it was useful and I would use it again.

This little book starts with an 8-page introduction tot he city, which was interesting, and continues with short sections devoted to attractions organized by type (parks, churches, etc) where each listing contains metro, hours and price information.

We used several of the little walking tours in the book and they were good, but in general the book was not organized enough to be truly handy. It did have more detailed sections on shopping and sports than other guides, however, if that is of interest to you. Covers include fold-out maps which list main streets.

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Invincible summer: An intimate portrait of the Roosevelts, based on the recollections of Marion Dickerman
Kenneth Sydney Davis
Manufacturer: Atheneum
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Binding: Unknown Binding

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ASIN: 0689105665

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Albert Camus: The Invincible Summer
Albert Camus] Maquet
Manufacturer: George Braziller
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000J2V698

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Albert Camus: The invincible summer
Albert Maquet
Manufacturer: Humanities Press
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ASIN: 0391002694

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Albert Camus : the invincible summer / Translated from the French by Herma Briffault
Albert Maquet
Manufacturer: New York : G. Braziller
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000P1QMQK

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Albert Camus: The Invincible Summer
Albert Maquet; Translator Herma Briffault
Manufacturer: GEORGE BRAZILLER, INC.
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1199859702

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Albert Camus: the invincible summer.
Albert Maquet
Manufacturer: New York, Braziller, 1958.
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Binding: Hardcover
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Invincible Summer
Nicole Georges
Manufacturer: Microcosm Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0972696768
Release Date: 2007-09-11

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For years, Nicole J Georges has recorded her thoughts and adventures in beautifully illustrated journal entries and published them in her zine Invincible Summer. Now, the first 8 issues of this beloved publication (including many, new, rare and out of print pages) are collected in one book. Overflowing with personality and wit, drama and art, this anthology presents 5 years of Nicole's low paying jobs, heartbreaking romances, inspiring friendships, vegan recipes, dog motherhood, and endless trips to the corner coffeeshop.

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Heartwarming tale
VERY ROMANTIC!
What a tearjerker!
Ivan Scott is the next Nick Sparks!
Ivan Scott is the new Nicholas Sparks!

An Invincible Summer
Ivan Scott
Manufacturer: Aventine Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0972293248

Book Description

An Invincible Summer is a novel written by Ivan Scott who examines all aspects of love, and what happens to all of us once we encounter, sustain, or lose it.

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Heartwarming tale.......2003-03-27

AN INVINCIBLE SUMMER is a sweet tale of a man lost after losing his love two years ago. He is given a chance to live a dream by a Saint named Jack to become one of the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1955, the year they won the World Series. Sam enbarks on a journey to heal his wounded soul and discover a new love. Definitely a tale to delight by many readers, especially if you love baseball, as it plays a key role in the book. This reader highly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. Mr. Scott is a voice to watch.

Review written by Miriam van Veen

VERY ROMANTIC!.......2003-01-02

I LOVED THIS BOOK! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. IVAN SCOTT WRITES WITH GREAT PASSION. THERE ARE MANY TWIST AND TURNS THAT KEEP YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT. I WOULD LOVE TO SEE A MOVIE MADE OUT OF THIS BOOK. I HAD A WARM FEELING WHEN I FINISHED THIS BOOK. I CAN'T WAIT TO READ MORE OF IVAN SCOTT'S BOOKS. I THINK THIS AUTHOR WILL BE REALLY BIG!!

What a tearjerker!.......2002-10-19

I read Ivan Scott's debut novel, An Invincible Summer, and I have to say how much I enjoyed it! The interaction of the characters, who all have had their hearts broken through life's trials, is enthralling since they all bring their pain to the table, and work with each other to overcome adversity. I also liked the theme of living life to the fullest since we never know when it could be taken away. This is a good one!

Ivan Scott is the next Nick Sparks!.......2002-10-17

Ivan Scott's novel, An Invincible Summer, is a must read! Our book club is reading it, an after Ivan came to speak to us a few weeks ago, it made the book even more impressive. He is both charming and self-effacing, and his writing is both passionate and romantic. All the members of our book club recommend this book for people who love a good romance!

Ivan Scott is the new Nicholas Sparks!.......2002-10-10

Our book club recently finished Ivan Scott's An Invincible Summer and we found it to be a wonderful story of romance with a slice of humor and inspiration thrown in. Ivan came to our book club to speak last week and he was as gracious and self-effacing as he could be. Our Club recommends this book for all fans of tear jerking romantic fiction!

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Invincible Summer
K. D. Lang
Manufacturer: Alfred Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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Invincible Summer
Nicole J Georges
Manufacturer: TUGBOAT PRESS
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000TXLY2G

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