Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Federal Reserve written by Preston Martin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003-01 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the workings of the Federal Reserve, providing information on its history and why it was created, its power, and its importance in the world economy.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Economic Indicators written by R. Rogers and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 507 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An expert helps readers understand what the big economic picture means for their money—and how to respond. Today's investors must play an active role in managing their money. This guide introduces the leading U.S. economic indicators and shows how to use them to make better investment decisions. Indicators covered include: national output; employment; consumer reports; housing and construction; and inflation. • The recession: the days of putting money in an index fund and forgetting about it are over • Most books on economic indicators are too academic, aimed at professionals, and written before the financial crisis • Author with over 25 years of tracking the economy
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Economics 2nd Edition written by Tom Gorman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dollars and sense. For both general readers and students, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Economics, Second Edition, clearly explains macroeconomics and microeconomics, covering the dynamics of the markets, consumer behavior, business, budgets and taxation, recession and expansion, unemployment and inflation, fiscal policy, and international trade. This user-friendly second edition also discusses depression, wartime economics, and situational economics such as healthcare and energy. ? With the economy topping the headlines every day, the timing is right for a second edition ? Will appeal to anyone getting an MBA or taking economics courses, as well as general readers who want to learn about economics in terms they can understand
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to U S Government and Politics written by Franco Scardino and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The governed must know their government Understanding how our government functions and the political forces that influence it is vital for all Americans. As a comprehensive overview and history of the subject, this book is designed to help anyone interested in learning about our government and the origins of its complex inner workings, our political system, and key elements that have affected our growth as a nation—all while serving as the best supplementary reading a student can get. • Author is an experienced Advanced Placement teacher • Students looking to take AP exams are a ready audience-along with citizenship applicants and CNN junkies • Large renewable market • Suitable as supplemental reading for coursework
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Arctic and Antarctic written by Jack Williams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now armchair adventurers can find out about the physical, geological, and climatological conditions of the poles; their unique flora, fauna, and human inhabitants; the history of the greatest polar expeditions, the exciting scientific research being conducted there, and what changing climate conditions might mean to the future of this vast and fascinating realm.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the American Revolution written by Alan Axelrod and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot, of course. You know the American Revolution started when those guys in Boston threw some tea off a boat. Or was it when Paul Revere made his famous ride? Let's face it: when it comes to knowing about our nation's struggle for independence, our grade-school memories are about as trustworthy as Benedict Arnold. Don't blush red (or white, or blue) yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the American Revolution is an authoritative overview of the conflict, filled with little-known facts that will enlighten even the most educated history buff. In this Complete Idiot's Guide®, you get:
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Lawsuits written by Victoria E. Green J.D. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-07 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you been confused by a lawsuit? We can help. Millions of civil lawsuits are filed in the U.S. court system, costing billions of dollars in legal fees to those involved. The process is so complex that few people can pursue civil action without professional help, leaving them totally at a lawyer's mercy. Yet how many people truly know what they're getting into when they're involved in a lawsuit? The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Lawsuits clarifies the entire process in layman's terms. Expert litigator and law professor Victoria E. Green offers valuable insight into: • The pros and cons of filing lawsuits • How they begin and each party's response • Selecting and paying attorneys • Consequences of the settlement and appeals
Download or read book Complete Idiot s Guide to the Supreme Court written by Lita Epstein and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate look at our ultimate court. The Supreme Court is the highest court in America and the ultimate authority in constitutional interpretation. The Complete Idiot's Guide(r) to the Supreme Court presents an easy-to-understand, informative, and even entertaining look at this fascinating institution, whose decisions affect our lives. This book will focus in depth on: € The inner workings of the Supreme Court € Landmark cases that continue to shape our lives (Roe v. Wade, Miranda v. Arizona, Brown v. Board of Education) € Discussion of the latest controversial appointee, capital punishment, racial-preference cases, abortion rights, and more
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Economic Indicators written by R. Mark Rogers and published by Alpha Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former Federal Reserve employee and economist introduces investors to the leading U.S. economic indicators including national output, employment, consumer reports, housing and inflation, and explains how to use this information to make better investment decisions. Original.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the Great Recession written by Tom Gorman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truth behind the causes and effects of America's economic downturn The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the Financial Crisis explains the root causes and connects the events and issues with the problems that have confronted Americans over the course of more than a year, giving readers an unvarnished, unbiased, and in-depth analysis of the factors that lead up to the crisis, the major events that defined it, and the decisions and ramifications that resulted from it. • Interest in the financial crisis continues to build with several high-profile books and an HBO movie due out in 2010, as well as the success of Michael Moore's Capitalism: A Love Story • Much of the financial crisis writing to date has been of the breaking news variety—this book will be one of the first books published after the smoke has cleared to offer a comprehensive analysis of what happened and how
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Performance Appraisals written by Adele Margrave and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2000-12-11 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For managers and small business owners, this book is a practical guide to preparing and presenting performance reviews. It discusses the primary types of appraisals, how you can make sure your program is within the law, and provides useful information on how to approach touchy subjects. Small business owners will find instructions on how to set up a program, what training resources are available, and where to find the latest information on state and federal laws.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to the U S Constitution written by Tim Harper and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the Constitution of the United States, discussing topics such as its history and formation, the significance of the Bill of Rights and other amendments, and how it has been interpreted in the past and present.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft written by Mari J. Frank and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-05-04 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clear path out of the nightmare Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Author Mari J. Frank, an attorney and advocate for victims of identity theft, takes the reader through every step necessary to reclaim their identity and wipe the records of theft off of all reports. • Covers every kind of fraud including bank, credit card, loans, insurance, medical, government, tax, professional license, business, employer, and online • A step–by–step process to reclaiming identity and wiping the records of theft off all reports
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Private Investigating written by Steven Kerry Brown and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated and revised edition of the most highly recommended guide to learning to be a private investigator-or just using the tools PIs do to understand what goes on in your local courthouse, find information in public records, and perform searches to save you time and money. Among the changes for this edition- Completely new chapters on skip tracing Up-to-date information on how to make money by understanding your local courthouse and finding not-so-hidden gems in public records Under-the-radar databases you need to know about Completely new-and hot-chapters on due diligence searches, including pre-employment and tenant screening investigations and adoption searches
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Motivational Leadership written by Scott Snair and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You're no idiot. You know that motivating groups to work together is no easy task. This is true whether you're leading a group of Little Leaguers or a project team of professionals. Yet you're often left wondering what you could do to really show them how to blow away the competition or what others have that you don't. Never fear! While leadership may come easier to some than to others, it's definitely a skill that can be learned. And now The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motivational Leadership can show you how!
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Native American History written by Walter C. Fleming and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2003 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a comprehensive overview of the history and culture of the peoples who are now known as the First Americans. Author Walter C. Fleming covers the many different tribes that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including compelling biographies of their greatest leaders. He examines the beliefs, customs, legends and the myriad contributions Native Americans have given to modern society, and details the often tragic history of their conquest by European invaders, their treatment-both historical and recent-under the U.S. government, and the harsh reality of life on today's reservations.
Download or read book The Complete Idiot s Guide to Managing Your Money written by Robert Heady and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-11-01 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on creating a long-term financial plan, shopping for insurance and mortgages, managing credit card debt, and establishing a good credit rating.
