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eBay For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
Marsha Collier
For Dummies, 2006
Provides the Basics of What to Do on E-Bay for Newbie Sellers and Buyers
It's important to note that this book is released in different countries as specific country editions. The triangle headed guy on the front cover is holding the flag from of the country each edition is from. Each country has its own laws and taxes, postal system ...
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Death in a Prairie House: Frank Lloyd Wright and the Taliesin Murders
William R. Drennan
University of Wisconsin Press, 2008
The Best Account of the Tragedy
This books gives an account of the tragic event and the circumstances surrounding it -- the murder of Mamah Borthwick Cheney, her two children and other members of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright's household at Taliesin, his sprawling hillside home near Spring ...
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The Art of Innovation: Lessons in Creativity from IDEO, America's Leading Design Firm
Tom Kelley, Jonathan Littman, ...
Doubleday Business, 2001
comments on Art of Innovation
Although it is becoming a bit dated, the basic tenants that are discussed are relevant today as much as they were 10 years ago. Of interest to me is the strong attention to the team dynamics that under pin high performance development teams. Very much still worth the ...
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Mastering the Rockefeller Habits: What You Must Do to Increase the Value of Your Growing Firm
Verne Harnish
Select Books (NY), 2002
Most important book around for going from $1million to $50million
Bring organization to your organization. Hold people accountable for their work. These are some of the biggest problems I hear over and over from entrepreneurs who have emerged from the start-up phase and are trying to grow their business into a profitable machine. ...
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Faberge's Eggs: The Extraordinary Story of the Masterpieces That Outlived an Empire
Toby Faber
Random House, 2008
Fabrage Eggs in Fiction
I've always had a facination for Faberge's Eggs and was so pleased to have the opportunity to read this enlightening book. I also want to pass along to other Faberge enthusiants a novel that delves deeply into the history of Faberge Eggs. "The Deal" by Adam Gittlin ...
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The Abs Diet for Women: The Six-Week Plan to Flatten Your Belly and Firm Up Your Body for Life
David Zinczenko, Ted Spiker
Rodale Books, 2008
12 power foods
Good book, David Zinczenko emphasizes on a balanced diet and focus on the 12 power foods. I listed the 12 power foods and put it on my fridge door, so I could constantly remind myself what to eat more. There are also detail instructions and pictures for some ...
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Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child : Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and ...
Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D.
Three Rivers Press, 2001
Amazing Book - A Must Have
This book is a must have for any parent who struggles with disciplining their child. Our 3.5 year old son is very strong willed and traditional methods of time out (in a corner) were not working. This book was well written and filled with helpful examples. Within a ...
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Decorating Master Class
Ellie Cullman, Tracey Winn Pruzan
Abrams, 2008
Get this book - You CAN Do This
I decided to weigh in on this book because 1) I feel so strongly about it and 2) Because of the disparity of opinion regarding whether this book can be used by amateurs, or is simply for professionals only.
I am a homeowner, with a limited budget, in the midst of a ...
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Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's
Deana Gunn, Wona Miniati
Brown Bag Publishing, LLC, 2008
Get This Cookbook!!!!!!!!!
I just love this cookbook and have been waiting for it for some time. If you are a Trader Joe's fan, this is the book for you. Quick, simple and delicious meals that are healthy as well. Even though I'm neither a bachelor or bachelorette, the section on easy "old ...
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Managing The Professional Service Firm
David H. Maister
Free Press, 1997
Informative and Useful
I was recently elected as managing partner of a law firm. I found much of the book very helpful, especially the information about leverage and under-delegation. It also provided good leadership thoughts. This gives me a good framework to make decisions and ...
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In Pursuit of the Common Good: Twenty-Five Years of Improving the World, One Bottle of Salad Dressing at a ...
Paul Newman, A.E. Hotchner
Broadway, 2008
Thank you...
May you rest in peace... you were the originator of social capitalism by shifting the paradigm to one of good products/services, word of mouth marketing, and a corporation's focus on the social good. Hats off!
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Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm & Multimedia Student CD Package (10th Edition)
Jane P. Laudon, Kenneth C. Laudon
Prentice Hall, 2007
a great teaching tool
This book is easy to read. It has software which strengthens the learning process.
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When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
Random House, 2001
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management
An excellent read & indeed very relevant in today's' times when we see fiascos in the financial markets repeated almost every day. I expect another book from Roger Lowenstein soon on Bear Stearns, Lehman, Merrill Lynch & the state of financial markets (today). God ...
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How to Get Into the Top Consulting Firms: A Surefire Case Interview Method
T. Darling
Intaglio Publishing, 2008
A solid book on "30-minute problem solving"
The obvious comparison to this book is Marc Cosentino's Case In Point, which has been a best-seller in case interview preparation for many years. So perhaps the most obvious place to start a review is to say how this book differs from that.
The focus of Darling's ...
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Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Bryan Burrough, John Helyar
Collins Business, 2003
A Big Deal
Barbarians at the Gate is a classic of the business book genre, and with the private equity boom we have seen in the last couple of years, it is still as relevant as it was when it came twenty years ago. It is the story or some extremely unlikable rich people brought ...
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