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Vince and other readers, I just ordered *eight more copies* of 'How to Grow Your Business,' to add to the one I already own. I plan on giving one to each member of my staff, because they keep asking me questions that are already answered so clearly in the book. And I will have a couple of copies to give away to friends, just in case. I have seen Vince speak at conferences, and he really knows his stuff. He's low-key, has top-notch integrity, and cares about people. I have not found a more useful book on the subject, nor a nicer, more knowledgeable consultant. He gets my highest recommendation. --Peter Johnson-- Chief Vision Holder, www.GreenJungle.com

Dear Mr. Emery: I am very sorry to have to register this complaint about your book. I was halfway through reading it when I suddenly realized the book was such a valuable asset that I could no longer keep it in my house. I now keep the book at my bank in a safe deposit box. Unfortunately, this means I can only access the book during banking hours. This is really frustrating because your book is the most fact-filled and comprehensive source of doing business on the Internet I have been able to find (and believe me I've been looking!). Please do not write any more books as I only have a very small safe deposit box (besides the people in the bank are starting to look at me suspiciously because of my frequent visits to the vault). Yours in humor, Andre Demoraes nirvmind@csa.bu.edu

You know before reading this book, I thought I had pretty much captured most of what the Dalai Lama had to offer by way of the written word. But this book gave me a different glimpse into the man, where we find a dialogue of intimacy and open honesty unlike we have ever seen in his other works (still wonderful other works, at that!).

My favorite section in here was called "The Seduction of the Military." The Dalai Lama comments, "Frankly, as a child, I was attracted to the military. Their uniforms looked so smart and beautiful. But that is exactly how the seduction begins." And how true, yes? Children will be children, even I played with toy guns and bought G.I. Joe's to pass the time with. There are a wide variety of such exciting games, but I now see that perhaps they really are not as harmless as we might perceive them to be. Surely there are fun games for kids to play that aren't based on the killing of other human beings. The Dalai Lama purports that if it wasn't for the fact that so many adults in this world are fascinated and mesmerized themselves by military and war, that we could all see more clearly that allowing our children to play such games is extremely unfortunate. Imagine your child running around the back yard like he is a serial killer! It's somewhat scary when I look at it from this perspective. The Dalai Lama tells of how some former soldiers have through the years told him that at first when they killed someone, it made them feel awkward. But as time on the battlefield progressed, they grew desensitized and more and more accustomed to the act of taking life. That's the condition many of us seem to be in. We see so much of this on either the news or in the form of movies, that we are completely desensitized as to the harm it is actually doing everyone.

This is a magnificent book. If you are looking for a presentation on the Dalai Lama the man, this book delivers the good for us here. He covers compassion in a section titled, "The Medicine of Altruism." He refers to the plague Tibet underwent at the hands of Mao, and how this medicine was the requisite every Tibetan needed and sometimes still needs to fully heal from those terrible atrocities. Man I could go on and on. But why don't you let the Dalai tell you for himself? Enjoy the book.

How could I say that anything His Holiness is involved with is bad...? ha ha This book is exactally what it says it is. It's a question and answer session with His Holiness. This is not a straight through Q&A - It's rather a series of meetings with HHDL and this unknown business man. There are quite a few very interesting answers from His Holiness in the book. Basically is this worth buying? Yes, I think it is. Is it enjoyable to read? Once again, Yes I think so. Nothing very complex, just simple, straight forward answers from (in my mind atleast) The most compassionate man on earth. Short and easy to read, check it out.

This is an excellent book. Sure, every woman should read it, but it is a great fundamental financial planning resource for men, too. If you are looking for a way to get started, start here. You will learn the basics of investments, insurance, estate planning, etc. And the book gradually progresses to more complex concepts.

EVERY WOMAN NEEDS TO READ ANDEXPERIENCE WHAT EVEN THE MOST SOPHISTICATED WOMEN IGNORED...THEIR FINANCIAL HEALTH. 9 OUT OF 10 WOMEN WILL AT ONE TIME BE ALONE IN THEIR LIVES...6 OF 8 WOMEN WHOSE HUSBAND DIES NOW WILL SUFFER SEVERE FINANCIAL DISTRESS...THIS IS YOUR WAKE UP CALL...IT HAPPENED TO ME---AND THIS BOOK IS FILLED WITH HORROR STORIES OF WHAT OTHER WOMEN JUST LIKE YOU HAVE IGNORED FOR SO LONG. I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY IT

This book tells you the honest and SIMPLE truths about money and how to make it grow. Anyone regardless of age, income, etc. can follow this advice if you really know what you want. This is not just a book about money (though mostly it is), it is also about making the best out of life. It is an easy, enjoyable read... and one of the best investments you can make! As a single, 30-something mom who is just starting to think about retirement (funds) I am now designing a financial plan for myself and my son's future. Thanks Jim Jorgensen... for ever word!

This was one of the best books and easiest to understand on how to save and invest money. It was written in language that was easy to comprehend. Anyone who wants to learn how to save for retirement should read this book

Commonsense, step-by-step how-to book, but with the essential WHY factor answered. WHY do I charge stuff when I know I won't be able to pay it off at the end of the month, when I have promised over and over again not to do just that??? Now I know why and I feel confident that this book has helped me to stop the bad financial habits forever.

Finally a book that does not chastise those who cling to bad money habits. Mr. Gallen does not tread lightly over the shredded credit card debris field of bad debt. You've got a problem. He knows. And he'll tell you how to fix it. Thank God. Spend some dimes on this book and put some dollars back in your pocket.

I've been looking for a book about web pricing for a while now!
We all know Web Design prices is so "Secretive"! But, this book breaks down everything that you need to know and have! If you're a web designer just starting out and is in need of pricing help! This book is the book!

Now in a completely revised, updated and expanded second edition, Robert Brenner's Price Guide For Web Services: How To Make Money On The Informational Highway continues to hold its place as the industry reference "bible" for learning how to identify and categorize costs, partition jobs to the task level, set baseline prices, find break-even levels, and bid flat rates on any project. Brenner offers helpful tips, techniques and strategies for effective pricing tactics and explains how to select the best services to offer, when and how to raise prices, how to use coupons and rebates to increase sales, how to counter cutthroat competitors, and how to achieve maximum profits. Price Guide For Web Services is a "must" for all corporate and independent entrepreneurial operations with an Internet aspect to their marketing strategy and business plan.

"Spend On Your Future" offered great tips for the novice investor. The authors did a superb job of explaining and presenting the information in a user friendly way. I felt more educated and confident in starting my own investment portfolio after reading this!

This book shows how to make money management for the beginner simple and fun. I've snoozed through many investment books in the past but found this one to be pleasant to read. The authors also do a good job of highlighting tips for the reader to remember for later. Well done Tim Collins and Jane Lehr!

"Will It Sell?" is deap reading for the "idea person" who thought that there was a pot of gold waiting at the end of the "good idea rainbow." James E. White, author, tells you like it is--he doesn't mince words. He digs out every fact and every reason why your inventive idea can "fail," but he hopes that you will be the one-in-one-hundred-inventors whose invention won't fail.. He will be your mentor. When Jim explains a fact and each step to follow, you get the feeling that he is looking over your shoulder, correcting and helping you in your every move. "This is the book." If you think reading it is tough, then don't become an inventor. He'll tell you "how to get there," with every reference on each of the 300 pages. And he shows, like no other author, that if you fail on any one stage, don't even think about averaging-out the stages of invention to Pass. He tells the truth-- "No one said it would be easy." -- Who am I to tell you about "Will It Sell?" -- only the President of the Inventors Association of St. Louis, a large inventors' helping organization founded in 1984, that augmented in 1990 the United Inventors Association of the USA - which has over 3000 members. That's who! BUY THE BOOK - "WILL IT SELL"

Will It Sell? was specifically written for anyone considering bringing their invention to market. A key consideration in marketing a new idea or product is to determine its profitability, especially before investing capital on a patent. James White's practical, "reader friendly" informational manual will provide the non-specialist general reader with inexpensive techniques and practical steps to take in assessing whether or not their invention will be commercially viable. Fundamental issues are clearly addressed such as what a patentable invention is, the step for "idea development" and "product development"; advertising claims, getting professional help, even doing your own patent search. Dozens of Internet resources are provided with instructions for how best to utilize them. If you have an idea or an invention that you want to make money with, begin by a carefully reading of James White's Will It Sell?.

Why? Because this book has literally handed me the tools and knowledge I need to get the best possible deal on anything and everything! Never again will I need to pay full price for clothes, appliances, vacations, cars and even homes! The advice given is sound, easy to understand and simple to implement. Read this book and never get ripped off again!

If you subscribe to AOL, you must get this book. Mr. Venditto guides you through the maze of resources available at AOL (stock quotes, financial news, mortgage and real estate services, bulletin boards, forums) as well as those available on the Internet (the Web, mailing lists, chat rooms, etc.). The book is a joy to read, avoiding complex jargon that is common in many finance books. Highly recommended! Ira Krakow Publisher, Persfin-Digest Mailing List