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Larry Chambers

Plain talk on how to make money in today's stock market--and, just as important, how to avoid losing it! "Investment planning has become an important aspect in my life. The First-Time Investor offers real-world investment applications in an understandable way."--Jack Canfield, coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul (#1 New York Times bestseller)The first two editions of The First-Time Investor steered clear of Wall Street sales gibberish to reveal proven methods for building and protecting wealth in the stock market. Now, the third edition of this no-nonsense guide updates that message--telling you what you need to know, explaining why you need to know it, and providing real-life examples of what could happen to you if you choose to ignore it in today's fast-action markets.As valuable for market veterans as it is for investors just getting their feet wet, this blueprint of how the market really works reveals:Six investment principles every broker should tell you Top Ten techniques for protecting your 401(k) Easy-to-understand asset allocation strategies for greater return at lower risk Far too many of today's investment books fill novice investors with bogus advice and unsupported claims. Let The First-Time Investor cut through that noise and clutter to show you how to build a solid fortune in the market without breaking a sweat.

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Alnoor Ebrahim

The organizational dynamics of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have become increasingly complex as they have evolved from small local groups into sophisticated multinational organizations with global networks. Alnoor Ebrahim's study analyses the organizational evolution of NGOs as a result of their increased profile as bilateral partners in delivering aid. Focusing on the relationships between NGOs and their international network of funders, it examines not only the tensions created by the reporting requirement of funders, but also the strategies of resistance employed by NGOs. Ebrahim shows that systems of reporting, monitoring, and learning play essential roles in shaping not only what NGOs do but, more importantly, how they think about what they do. The book combines original case studies and research with an extensive review of literature. It draws from multiple fields including organizational behaviour, social and critical theory, civil society studies, and environmental and natural resource management.

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Jewell Parker Rhodes

In college and graduate school, Jewell Parker Rhodes never encountered a single reading assignment or exercise that featured a person of color. Now she has made it her mission to rectify the situation, gathering advice and inspiring tips tailored for African Americans seeking to express their life experiences. Comprehensive and totally energizing, the African American Guide to Writing and Publishing Nonfiction bursts with supportive topics such as: Finding your voiceGetting to know your literary ancestorsOvercoming a bruised ego and finding the determination to pursue your dreamsGathering material and conducting researchTapping sweet, bittersweet, and joyful memoriesKnowing when to keep revising, and when to let goThe guide also features unforgettable excerpts from luminaries such as Maya Angelou, Brent Staples, Houston Baker, and pointers from bestselling African American authors Patrice Gaines, E. Lynn Harris, James McBride, John Hope Franklin, Pearl Cleage, Edwidge Danticat, and many others. It is a uniquely nurturing and informative touchstone for affirming, bearing witness, leaving a legacy, and celebrating the remarkable journey of the self.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Janis Spindel

The hardest part about dating is understanding the mysterious inner workings of a man's brain. How can women know what men are really looking for if men don't tell them?They can ask Janis.With over fourteen years of experience as a professional matchmaker, Janis Spindel has a unique insider's perspective on contemporary dating culture. All her clients are men, and they tell her exactly what they want in a relationship. Janis offers women a step-by-step plan for winning a man's heart, such as:• It's okay to ask a guy for his number, as long as you do it with confidence• Don't wear your work clothes on a date, ever! Freshen up before meeting a guy• Pay him a compliment—he's human. He'll love it.Entertaining and empowering, What Men Really Want is the next best thing to a private appointment with the nation's premier matchmaker."Janis Spindel falls somewhere between Dolly Levi, the matchmaker immortalized in Hello Dolly!, and Bruce Wassterstein, the deal-making investment banker."—The Wall Street Journal"The reigning queen of the matchmaking world"—New York Times Magazine