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What the pros are sayingand what it really means

In today's information-hungry investment environment, real-timefinancial news is everywhere. But what are the experts saying? Andwhat does it mean to investors? As investors increasingly assertcontrol over their own portfolios, Decoding Wall Street shows themhow to decipher bulletins, reports, and Wall Street lingo, as theyseparate the fact from the fiction to maximize personal investmentresults.

Straightforward and reader-friendly, this practical, hands-onreference is packed with the tools and information investors need inorder to understand what they hear and read. Accessible enough to beunderstood by beginners, yet beneficial to investors of every level,it provides:

*Effective strategies for on-line investing
*Descriptions of the markets (including the NYSE and Nasdaq) and how they work
*Who the players arerokerage firms, banks, mutual fundsnd what they do
*Explanations of key terms and conceptsPOs, DRIPs, munis, and more ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Informative and Entertaining
"Decoding Wall Street" is perfect for the person who knows just enough to be dangerous and would prefer to be knowledgeable.In one sitting people simply can't absorb much more in terms of digesting Wall Street and all of its terms. The secret is to learn about the markets and build upon that information.With "Decoding Wall Street" the investor has an entertaining and informative book that teaches and explains.

While this book is certainly of value to the do-it-your-selfer, the person who relies on professional help will find it invaluable.The next time you speak with your investment advisor representatve or financial planner, your glazed over eyes and blank stare will be replaced by knowing smile and a sharp wit.There is no substitute for understanding the concepts and the terms of the markets.This book does it.

Really helpful, and entertaining too
I bought this book at the same time I ordered "Rule the Freakin' Markets" last week, and they're both very useful in understanding this crazy beast called The Street.I found this one a little more helpful for someone like me--a journalist who has to write about the markets periodically but really isn't a very savvy investment type.This book is also quite funny and I found myself reading parts of it aloud to my wife.Highly recommended.

Great Primer For Novice Investor Like Me
The book is both entertaining and educational, light-hearted and informative. It's the perfect book for people like me who know a little bit about investing and Wall Street, who have an IRA and 401(k), but need to learn more in order to do it right and feel more confident about our decisions! ... Read more

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"The history of classical music" is the story of over 1000 years of Western classical music and composers. "The history of opera" traces the history of opera from its origins in the 16th century to the 21st century and also looks at the operetta. ... Read more

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This book covers topics ranging from the general principles of .NET through the C# language and how its used in ASP.NET and Windows Forms. Written by programmers for programmers, the content of the book is intended to get readers over the hump of the .NET learning curve and provide solid practical knowledge that will make developers productive from day one. ... Read more

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Where is the C++ perspective?
i'm trying to find some decent comparison of C++ and C#, but there isnt much.

Absolutely Unique Data Layer Examples
I have most of the better selling C# books on the market. That gives me a unique perspective. Among all of the books dealing with ADO.NET / C# data access, this one stands alone in showing the reader how to construct a Domain Object Model to hold data, and moreover how to use some of NET's more advances features like Reflection and Attributes to assist in the creation of this code. To me, the chapter outlining this process was worth the price of the book alone. Like I said, it is absolutely unique. Most writers, perhaps because of a lack of in-depth understanding, just rehash the ADO.NET Dataset concept. But you can do so much more with NET that anyone concerned with building a proper DAL would do themselves a dissservice if they skipped over "C# and the NET Framework".

A Decent Introduction
This book is a good introduction to c# and .net.Unlike some c# books totally devoted to sytax, which is not a problem for c++/java programers, this one covers a lot of areas in .net applications using c#, such as windows form, web form and web service.But the book does not provide a deep insignt into .net. As some viewer said, "basic introduction...but enough to give the reader a taste".

The topic, "The C++ Perspective", in my opinion, doesn't make much sense.There are some minor errors in the book, but to correct them is not a problem.

To sum up, if you want to know a little more than tutorials, try this one; if you want to dig into .net framework, maybe Jeffrey's Applied MS .NET Framework Programming or some il books.

Pass this one up!
I have been in software development for the past 20 years, from IBM mainframe to client/server environments.I needed to "get in" on the new technology.I created the development environment I thought was needed to make the most of this book.It carried me, step-by-step, through development methodology in client/server development.However, the web applicaton development portion of the book is sorely lacking in usable information.I found the guidance somewhat lacking in understandable instruction concerning development for web applications.The downloaded program listing doesn't compile correctly, because of a lack of a class.The class is developed in the book, but there are no instructions on how to incorporate the class.Also, SQL Server is used as a database, but no reference is made to it as necessary to create and run the listings in the book.

Basic Introduction to C# and .NET
This book wasn't a bad introduction to C# and .NET. Being familiar with C++, I had no problem understanding any of the content. Not really 'meaty' enough to unleash the real power of these technologies, but enough to give the reader a taste. ... Read more

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Covering the period from 1547 to 1660, this is part of a major Radio 4 series telling the history of Britain from the Roman invasion to the death of Victoria. It includes extracts from Churchill's "A History of the English-speaking Peoples", read by Paul Eddington and Peter Jeffrey. ... Read more

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The fifth part of a series detailing the story of Britain from 1901 to 1999. This volume covers 1959-1979, including The Beatles, the first James Bond film, the Profumo affair, Martin Luther King, the first Concorde flight and the first man on the Moon. ... Read more

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"August Moon' is a compilation of poetry, narrative poems and short stories that delve into the complexities of everyday life.  It is a heart felt look into the chaotic, yet beautiful struggles we all must face from our teenage years until the end of our days. These stories of inspiration and faith will light a path to enduring grace. The stories will touch you with its character and warm you with it's sincerity. The images are bold and the sentimentality of each story poem is addicting. Readers will find the stories amazingly similar to situations in their own lives. "August Moon" will give readers a different perspective on life situations, which could possibly lead to a more positive outlook about existing conditions. "August Moon" will hit home with any and every grouping of America; Age, Class and Ethnicity. It is a book of smiles and tears- It is abook about life. ... Read more

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A well guided tour through my own heart.
Not a single wasted word.This collection covered the full spectrum of human emotion... and in flawless form.August Moon inspires me to re-visit hidden memories, and Shawn Powell inspires me to write what I feel... and not just what I think will sell.

He is the real deal... and August Moon is just the beginning.

Joyously uplifting
Mr. Shawn Powell has proven that poetry is still a vital medium that can show the myriad colors of the soul's infinity. The simplicity of the words belies the depth of Mr. Powell's spiritual journey, he can take you from the depths of his despair to the dizzying heights of human exhileration. I was especially moved by 'Carry Me', we have heard the story before but never in such a touching manner. His 'My Friend Sam' poignantly illustrated what a true gentleman was made of. 'Jim' was a painful reminder of how society treats those it deems deficient. Each chapter of this delightful book deals with a different aspect of life, 'Beauty, Children, Loss, Love, Romance and Friendship.Like Shakespeare, another immortal bard, Mr. Powell has his finger on the pulse of humanity.This is a book that will be treasured as long as we have hearts that can be touched.

August Moon by Shawn Powell
Wonderful! Read from cover to cover. Can't wait for his next work! ... Read more

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In offering this collection of yarnsI do not suggest that these are anything more than further illustrations of the steps already schemed in Scouting for Boys for self-education in character and good citizenship. ... Read more

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Covering the period from 1815 to 1837, this is part of a major Radio 4 series telling the history of Britain from the Roman invasion to the death of Victoria. It includes extracts from Churchill's "A History of the English-speaking Peoples", read by Peter Jeffrey. ... Read more

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This volume, the third in Select's popular House books by Robert Powell, illustrates houses in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka that reinterpret the traditional in the context of modern living in these overcrowded cities. Powell demonstrates how architects attempt to resolve the problems of space constraints, noise and air pollution. The 23 houses featured are categorized under five groupings: terrace or row houses; the 'courtyard' house; detached houses; semi-detached houses; and extended houses. ... Read more

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Thorough, extensive, detailed
An excellent reference book for collectors of shaving mugs.This reference book, the first and only one of its kind contains extensive detailed data on the history of the world's early century barber/surgeon bleeding basins.It contains a comprehensive list and pictorial review of every category of shaving mug used in the United states. ... Read more

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Covering the reigns of Anne and George II, this is part of a major Radio 4 series telling the history of Britain from the Roman invasion to the death of Victoria. It includes extracts from Churchill's "A History of the English-speaking Peoples", read by Peter Jeffrey. ... Read more