156 pp. Firm binding, uncreased spinding. Child-like squiggles on first blank page, and 2 rear pages of an appendix. Rest of text clean. Light rubbing along top and bottom of spine. A layman's introduction to precious metals and various ways in invest in them. Includes discussion of the gold standard and other basics of currency. Also outlines market conditions for precious metals as of the early 1970s. Allen, a pseudonym, describes himself as a "management consultant." Includes a few b&w photos. Size: 8vo -- 8 in. Tall View More...
349 pp., index. Light soil to cover. Binding firm, no markings. Revised edition of the 1980 pop classic in real estate investment. Allen recommends a strategy based on maximum leverage. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
349 pp., bibliography. Very clean, text bright, no markings. Lacks dj. A readable guide for novices seeking to invest in real estate methodically over a period of time, leveraging profits to acquire more properties. Size: 8vo - View More...
315 pp., Lightly read, moderate toning. Previous owner's name on half-title page. Photo of old mill on cover. The co-directors of the National Center for Economic Alternatives present their ideas for a full-employment, low-inflation economy. Size: 8vo -- 8.25 in Tall View More...
288 pp., index. Virtually new, slight thumbing. Spine uncreased, no markings. An easy to read guide to consumer credit. Basics of credit cards and credit scoring. Especially useful for younger people entering the workplace and setting up their household finances. Also helpful for those who have amassed large credit card debts and wonder what to do next. Size: 8vo -- 7.5 In Tall By 4.25 in Wide View More...
203 pp., notes, index. Advertising executive Leon Anderson, a longtime student of Japan, argues that America is underestimating Japan's aggressive trade practices. Issued before Japanese economy entered an extended recession in the mid-90s. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
251 pp. Unread, new. No markings. An informal guide to business management based on experiences in hospital settings. Author is a surgery professor at Stanford and an HMO executive. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
253 pp., plus 16 pp. b&w photos, index. Usual library "discard" stampings and a preliminary page cut out. Spine slanted. DJ nicely protected under mylar. No underlinings or writing. A gripping tale of the internal management revolt at Lehman Brothers that led to its acquisition by American Express' Shearson unit in 1983. Especially relevant in 2009-2009 as Lehman sinks into the Wall Street ash heap. Size: 8vo -- 9.5 In Tall View More...
248 pp., index, bibliography. New, unread, pre-publication press release laid in. A Long Island psychologist who specializes in leadership strategy gives pointers on how to benefit from executive coaching. Size: 8vo 925 In High View More...
214 pp. Nearly new, no markings or creases. A readable comprehensive guide to getting a job -- covering all the basics, such as self-assessment, narrowing the job search, networking, creating a powerful resume, interview tips, strategies for dealing with tough questions, "closing the deal" etc. Cover blurb states "Everything you need to get the job you want in 24 hours or less." Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
250 pp. New, unread, with pre-publication marketing press release laid in. No markings. A guide to "rapport by design," in which the author shows techniques for quickly connecting with a stranger. The author is a former photographer who turned to neuro-lingistic programming as a second career. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall View More...
190 pp. Nearly new, no markings. With publisher's promotional material laid in. An ex-Disney exec uses his former employer to illustrate how many U.S. corporations are stifling creativity in the name of serving shareholders. Size: 8vo -- 9.5 In. Tall View More...
185 pp. Clean, slight chipping, no markings. Slight traces on sticker on dust jacket. A Briton's humorous guide to the ruthless hiring and firing tactics of modern corporations. Catt spent many years working in a series of U.S. companies before returning to a quieter life in England. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
561 pp. Nearly new, no markings, tight binding. A comprehensive layman's guide to subjects ranging from banking, budgeting and financial plans to taxes, insurance, 401Ks, mortgages, IRAs, and wills. 1st printing of revised (2nd) edition. With pre-publication marketing press release laid in. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall View More...
152 pp. Lightly used. Faint scuff marks at bottom of boards. A few light foxing spots on end papers. No markings. An experienced day trader gives his pointers for sizing up the stock market each day and making short-term plays, based on technical analysis. Includes several charts to illustrate actual stock scenarios. Cooper says his methods can be used both in bull and bear markets, but cautions it requires discipline and detachment. He puts little credence in most stock analysts but recommends the work of Louis Navellier. Size: 4to -- 11 in Tall View More...
224 pp. New, unread. No markings. Publication press release laid in. Management consultant Cheryl Cran details in practical ways how to use a control-freak personality to achieve team productivity. She draws from experiences of Donald Trump, Martha Stewart and others to make her points. Includes insights on how to blend Baby Boomers and Gen X'ers in the workforce. Her clients have include KPMG, Beltone, Nintendo and others. Size: 8vo -- 8 in. Tall View More...
269 pp. As new, scarlet cloth with embossed image of the Saunders Building, gilt titling. Tight binding, text clean. A detailed history of the W. B. Saunders medical publishing company in Philadelphia, along with a discussion of medical publishing trends in general. Includes many photos of its executives and authors. Chronology and index. Size: 4to -- 10 in Tall View More...
240 pp., index, charts. As new, text clean. A hedge fund manager gives newbies the basics on starting a day trading venture at home. Introduction to technical terms. Heavy emphasis on maintaining discipline. Topics include: What stocks to trade, when to trade, when to stay out of the game, how to trade on margin safely; forming a strategy for your trades. Size: 8vo -- 9.5 In. View More...
224 pp., index, bibiography. As new. No markings. Fenn, an editor of INC. magazine, profiles 8 successful small businesses and shows how their CEOs led them to the forefront. Very readable. The companies examined are: Zane's Cycles, Dorothy Lane Market; Amy's Ice Cream; Thor-Lo;Dancing Bear Baking Co.; PRConsultants Group; Mike's Famous Harley-Davidson. Much of the book is devoted to helping small retailers deal with big-box competition. Size: 8vo -- 9.25 in. By 6.5 In Wide View More...
209 pp. Close to new, spine uncreased. Cover story examines "Six Markets to Watch Now" (Economic prospectsfor Mexico, South Korea, Poland, Turkey, Indonesia, Philippines and Mekong region.) Also articles on social democracy's recent record in the U.S. (Obamacare, etc.) and a look at NAFTA from U.S., Canadian and Mexican perspectives. Book reviews examine nuclear weapon safety, immigration, the Great Recession and oil economics. Size: 8vo -- 10 in Tall View More...
