Market-break

Take power back from executives, admonishes this shareholder advocate. Should be a great read for investors who want to be active without trading all the time.

Most investment books are written for speculators. They focus on a strategy for picking stocks though market timing, technical analysis, finding value stocks that are under priced, or growth stocks with good prospects. The problem is that over time, none of these methodologies achieve returns superior to the market average. As more and more investors realize this, they have chosen to invest in index funds. Yet, the more we do so, the less efficient our markets become since capital is no longer allocated to companies that produce the greatest wealth for each dollar invested.

Jacobs identifies our most common fallacy; treating stocks like commodities. Each share of stock represents ownership and a vote in what is to be done with corporate assets. Index investors spread their stock holdings so thinly, they minimize any influence they can have on each company. Break the Wall Street Rule is about how to be an effective owner, how to focus your attention on factors over which you can have some control, rather than the market. It is the first book written specifically for intelligent individual investors. (for more, see http://www.corpgov.net/abreviews1.html#Jacobs)

This book is further evidence of Rowley's brillance as a writer. In his third book in this series he raps everything up in a brilliantly done military campaign.
Upon Thru and his frineds return to the Land they find themselves leading a new massive fleet of warriors to their homes. Through lots of work the humans and people of the Land must band together to fight this new enemy fleet. But internal strife may destroy their army and chances before the Old One can.
But I won't spoil the book too much for you. So you'll just have to read it if you want to know more.
I just had to give this book a five star review since Rowley did do a magnificent job rapping this series up. He also stayed true to his fans by making this a very big military book with edge of your seat action from front to back. Definetly the best book in the series, and a must read for Rowley fans.

'Hidden Value' is an excellent guide to IP, written for and from the perspective of business people who need to know the answers to a comprehensive range of questions, from 'What should my company be doing about its IP?' to 'What are the major differences between Patent Law in different jurisdictions across the globe?' It manages to provide an unusual balance between user-friendliness (it is engagingly written, amusingly illustrated, and takes examples from intriguing and colourful business histories) with a tremendously high degree of accuracy on technical matters of the law. Most comparable books fall between these two stools. I particularly enjoyed the practical case studies at the end of the book -- especially the story of how Dow Chemical saved large sums of money by active, preemptive management of its patent portfolio. The style of the volume is unusually elegant and precise, making it a pleasure to read as well as extremely useful, and the editor, Richard Poynder, has done an excellent job in integrating the chapters by different experts in the field including himself. If your company has any form of IP at all (and who doesn't these days?), then you neglect the publication of this fascinating and factually reliable guide at your peril.

This is the first of three volumes of A Saga of Texas. The army is trying to make Texas habital for future settlers. The general in charge is trying to make peace with the Indians, while some his superiors would rather rid the territory of the Indians through war. It is an excellent account of the age-old battle between the 'hawks' and the 'doves'.

Although some of the accounts are not quite believable, the book is very entertaining. I read the book in one day. I cannot wait for the next two volumes to be published.

ADA Kathryn MacKay is an extremely competent lawyer. Where she really hooks the reader is in her imperfect private life. She is good at her job, but in motherhood she comes up somewhat short or so she feels. Her relationship with beau David Grantz is on the rocks. Some of the scenes of the breakdown of their relationship were very poignant and hard to read. You genuinely like both these characters.
There is a somewhat standard crime and courtroom case, but it is the characters that keep you flipping the page

Untill the Bough breaks is a novel which I read in four month. After every gap I restarted it just to see how & in which circumstances they meet. The end was really sad, the poor chap Dave Grantz!!My symapthies are with him. Hope to see them meeting again in a new story.

She's a darn good prosecutor - I just can't read enough of her court victories! It wasn't too hard to figure out ahead of time who the bad guys were, but that did not spoil the reading at all - just the opposite! What compelled these people to do what resulted in their prosecution for first-degree murder??? Read on and find out - it's worth the reading. I was a bit disappointed at the end with the outcome of Kathryn's personal life, but I can't expect every book to end how I think it will end - can I?

Greed, feuding families, assorted acts of violence, fine bloodlines (both horse and human), Romeos and Juliets characterize Dick Francis's novel Break In. For those who suffer under the delusion that Francis is a stodgy Brit that pens plodding, equine-obsessed mystery snoozers, Break In is a perfect remedy. While Francis does not disappoint his loyal readership who appreciates his first-hand, detailed knowledge of the world of steeplechasing, he also will delight any lover of the mystery suspense genre through his tightly woven plot, engaging narrative, and thorough characterization. You would think that someone named Christmas (after his day of birth) would have better luck than Break In's hero enjoys. Steeplechase jockey Christmas "Kit" Fielding manages to survive frequent brushes with danger (both on and off the racecourse), but does so in such an entertaining way that you never stop to worry about the unlikelihood of his continued survival (a hallmark of all good suspense writers, and a particular talent of Francis). The danger stems from his desire to free one Bobby Allardeck from an attack on his reputation that is being waged by newspaper columns insinuating that he is in deep financial trouble. As Bobby's livelihood as a horse trainer depends on his reputation among both his clients and his suppliers, the longer the smear campaign continues, the more likely it will be that the paper's lies will become truth. Why does Kit care, especially since his family enjoys perpetuating a longstanding blood feud with the Allardecks? Enter the aforementioned Romeo and Juliet--Bobby and his wife, Kit's aptly named twin sister, Holly. Despite generations of animosity, but with the full support of Kit, the two have married, and it is Holly who begs Kit to investigate the rumor. Though Bobby's father Maynard Allardeck is quite well-off, Bobby's nuptials have effectively ended any hope of support from that quarter, and it is partially his father's notoriety as a business man that extends public interest in the newspaper report. As Kit, Bobby, and Holly race to discover who has it out for them before the financial damage becomes irreversible, some interesting facts about Maynard's business practices come to light. Tensions mount between the young threesome, as they fight--not always successfully--to keep the feud from destroying the bonds that they have worked to develop between them. Naturally, Kit's resourcefulness and ingenuity help them sort out their troubles to a satisfying conclusion. If you have never read a Dick Francis novel, this book is a perfect place to Break In.

As a former bookseller, I soon learned that the annual appearance of a Dick Francis novel was cause for celebration among mystery lovers. "Break In" is certainly one of his strongest books, possibly because it returns readers to the world of horse-racing, the sport which Francis, a former steeplechase jockey, loved fiercely.

Like the author, Kit Fielding is a steeplechase jockey and considered one of England's finest. Like previous Francis heroes, Kit is intelligent, tough-minded and resilient, with a strong moral center. But while many of his fictional predecessors are loners, Kit is inextricably connected to his family by years of racing tradition and by his close, almost telepathic connection with his twin sister, Holly. Recently, Holly has disrupted family harmony by marrying Bobby Allardeck, scion of another racing clan with whom the Fieldings have had a bitter, centuries-old feud.

Entreated by Holly to stop a vicious newspaper campaign seemingly designed to ruin her husband, Kit soon learns that the true target is Maynard Allardeck, a ruthless robber baron who is Bobby's own father. Seeking to harm the father through the son, Maynard's many enemies are prepared to squash whoever stands in their way and their brutal tactics place Kit in deadly peril. But the greatest danger may lie within his own family. . . in the form of a human time bomb who happens to be Kit's brother-in-law.

Francis tells a swiftly paced tale, enhanced by an unexpected ethical dilemma. In extricating his loved ones from difficulties, Kit must employ morally ambiguous methods, one of which skirts perilously close to extortion. Moreover, the reader closes "Break In," feeling a strong sense of unfinished business. Fortunately, Francis seems to have felt the same way and his next mystery, "Bolt" seeks to resolve "Break In"'s loose ends. (The only other Francis hero besides Kit Fielding to make a return engagement i! s Sid Halley). While both novels may be read independently, they provide the most enjoyment when read sequentially, giving readers a fuller picture of the family ties that bind.

I love almost all of the Dick Francis books I've read, and this I'd have to say id one of the better ones he's writen. I love the way he puts the plot of Romeo and Juliet into this fast pace racehorse mystery novel. Any Dick Francis fan should read this book. And as for any new comers they'll be hooked.

Ties that bind, ties that break
By: Lensey Namioka

An excellent story about the true tradition and history of china. Taking us through this fascinating novel is the superb main character, Ailin Tao. As you get more into the book you learn to love, and admire Ailin, because of her braveness, and actions through out this great novel. I would recommend this amazing book to those people who like to read about true breaking stories. I believe the author wanted to intoduce us to this Chinese story by ushering us into a wealthy Chinese family, with a little 5-year-old girl walking us through her foot binding problems. Ailin has 2 sisters, a baby brother, mother and a father and grandmother that are the only two who really understand her best. Ailin is to be married to Hanwei Lui, which was organized by her grandmother, but was broken off when ailin refused to bind her feet. It seemed to Ailin that after the foot-binding incident everything went down hill, because of her grandmother's death.
Through out all this happening, Ailin starts going to a public school, which was very weird for Chinese girl to do. She has a great time leaning English and socializing with other people than the ones in her house. After her father dies of tuberculosis her malevolent, inferior Big Uncle is in charge of the family and will no longer pay the tuition for Ailin's school. To Big Uncle paying school for a GIRL is a waste. Now Ailin has to find a way to support herself because since her feet are not bound nobody will marry her, which means no one, is supporting her.
I hope you really enjoy reading this great page-turner!

This is a book about a Chinese family. A little girl named Ailin she is the main character. There is one named Big Uncle, he is a mean direct character. Ailin talks back to adults and speaks whatever is on her mind.
They are living in the time when American missionaries were just starting to come to China. There was a tradition in China that girls had to have their feet bound by the age five, so their feet would be small and they would have to wobble around, only the rich society did this. Foot binding is when they bend back all the toes except for the big toe.
Ailin is living in the time when most people still believe in foot binding, but some but some families didn't believe in it. She didn't want her foot bound and after a few arguments with her parents she won and did not get her feet bound, which canceled her engagement with Liu Hanwei(at the age of five she has an engagement). Where she then had the choices to become a nun, farmer's wife, or a concubine, a concubine is a baby maker. But she decided to baby-sit for an American family at the age 12. She babysitted a boy and a girl, her whole life changed...
Interested???
Then go get this book at a library near you!!!!...

I am writing this Critique for a project I'm doing in my 7th grade Language Arts class. Enjoy!

Ties That Bind, Ties That Break. A great book it is. It educates you about some tradition Chinese ways, and how they have changed. For instance, young Chinese women binding their feet. Once a tradition that all did is now broken. And Ailin Tao was one of the first young girls to break that torturous tradition. China; shunned from the rest of the world, had their own little world. Ways of government, ways of marriage, and ways of education were different from everyone else. The tao family consisted of three girls and a boy. Ailin was the youngest of the girls. Both of her older sister's were already married or soon to be married. Next would be Ailin. She met a nice boy, but his mother disapproved of her. Ailin was almost five years old and her feet were not yet bound. Ailin refused to go through such an abominable deal; she preferred her freedom of jumping, playing, and running away from her amah, or governness. The marriage arragement was broken and Ailin became a disgrace to her family. Ailin was then sent to public school, which Big Uncle disagreed with, but fathger insisted they all catch up with modern times. A terrible event left Big Uncle in charge of the Tao family and Ailin was taken out of public school-her world, the place she feels where she most belongs. She's then given three choices by her Big Uncle: (1) to become a nun, (2) to become a farmer's wife, or (3) to become a concubine-which was not too much better than a slave. She decides to go to her teacher, who has secretly given her free English lessons since being taken out of school, for help. Recommended by Miss Gilbertson, Ailin became an Amah for Mr. and Mrs. Warner to look after their daughter and son, Grace and Billy. Doing such a good job of teaching and caring for the chilren for three years, Mr. Warner invited AIlin to make a tremendous change in her life to go half way across the world to their homeland of America. Will Ailin go or will she not? Is she going to look for another job or come back home to the Tao house and plead to stay? At the end of each chapter, this book keeps you wanting, needing, and waiting for more information about Ailin until you can totally finish the book. I recommend reading this book for it teaches you about a different culture and is constantly adding an extra 'spice' to life.

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A tremendous guide which has helped me as a sex addict learn more appropriate ways of breaking my addiction to people.

I recommend this book for anyone who is stuck in a bad relationship and want to get out! This book made me see how I wasn't facing the truth and it was staring right at me! It made me realize that I was worth something and didn't deserve to be treated the way I had been. It helps you evaluate the situation that you are in, and gives you the tools to know whether it is time to move on or stay and fight for your relationship. After reading this book, I gained the confidence and self-respect to say "no more!" I've never felt better about myself! Please, if you feel the same, buy this book. You won't regret it!

There is nothing worse than being a fat, out-of-condition cardiologist! You know your patients are wondering how you can be giving advice when you look like you're going to have a heart attack yourself any minute.Until I found this book I had all but given up.My father and his two brothers suffered heart attacks by age 55. My mother's family had diabetes. I felt as if I was headed straight for a heart attack.My blood fat levels, blood pressure, blood sugar levels and weight were getting worse no matter I tried. I had seen this time and time again in my patients but, to tell the truth, low-fat diets just didn't work for me. I couldn't stay on them and they seemed to make my blood fat levels worse.In the two weeks after finding this book my life has turned around. My cravings are gone - gone - gone. My blood pressure, triglycerides, and blood sugar levels are normal! I'm losing weight even though I have a Reward Meal of my dreams every night.I knew this program made sense when I read it. It was built on good science and it was the first program I felt I could believe in. But living it is even better than I could have hoped for.I started giving copies of this book to my patients. The immediate results appear to be just a great for them. I just want everyone to know that this program not only makes good sense and is easy to follow but that it works, too!

For years I've been looking for the perfect diet--a diet that would allow me to lose weight and be healthy. I tried a number of diets only to find myself falling off the wagon here and there and then finally giving up. After reading this book (and I've read it at least twice by now) I am convinced that this is the perfect way of life for me. The Hellers and Mr. Vagnini have done their homework and provided us with a foolproof means of getting the weight off and preventing heart disease. I recommend it for everyone but especially for women who like me (in their early 50s) are entering those years when we are most prone to heart disease and diabetes. IT'S A MUST READ!!

I have type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. I followed the program this book advises. My blood sugar levels have dropped to normal ranges, 85 to 110. My blood pressure is back to a normal range also. I have even had to quit taking Amaryl because my blood sugar levels were getting too low. I have also lost 22 pounds in about five weeks. The program helps you from giving up because you may eat a reward meal with a high carb food once a day. I'm telling you it works!

A nice book with some good advices on what to do when you're in pain because the man you loved left you. It explains what to do in many situations, which is very good because the guys can leave in different ways, more or less painful and cruel.

When I broke up with my boyfriend, I bought every self help book out there, and I mean EVERY one of them. This book was one the few that actually helped me. The advice is practical, and the author seems to know how to hit home. She knows you're hurting and want to call him, or do a drive by(minus the bullets hopefully!) I found that highlighting the passages that pertain to your pain, then going over it really helps. I'm not over my heartache yet, but this book really helps me. Don't let the word "Cosmo" mislead you into thinking this is just fluff, it's not. I'm a mature woman, and I found this book extremely helpful!

I am still reaching for the acceptance stage, but I bought this book based on the other reviews on amazon. I read it cover to cover with a highlighter in hand for the things that hit home hardest in one day. It helped me tremendously in keeping my willpower to not call and walk away with my dignity in tact. It also helped me to not accept his pleas for friendship with it's advice on why he is trying for that friendship. This book helps to figure out the hows, whys, and what to do next. When you are not thinking clearly it brings focus. I loaned it to a friend who had a breakup right after mine and I am still trying to get it back!