Everything on Treasuries, munis,bond funds, and more! The bond buyer's answer book-updated for the new economy "As in the first two editions, this third edition of The Bond Book continues to be the idealreference for the individual investor. It has all the necessary details, well explained andillustrated without excessive mathematics. In addition to providing this essential content, itis extremely well written." -James B. Cloonan, Chairman, American Association of Individual Investors "Annette Thau makes the bond market interesting, approachable, and clear. As much asinvestors will continue to depend on fixed-income securities during their retirement years,they'll need an insightful guide that ensures they're appropriately educated and served.The Bond Book does just that." -Jeff Tjornejoh, Research Director, U.S. and Canada, Lipper, Thomson Reuters "Not only a practical and easy-to-understand guide for the novice, but also a comprehensivereference for professionals. Annette Thau provides the steps to climb to the top of the bondinvestment ladder. The Bond Book should be a permanent fixture in any investment library!" -Thomas J. Herzfeld, President, Thomas Herzfeld Advisors, Inc. "If the financial crisis of recent years has taught us anything, it's buyer beware. Fact is, bondscan be just as risky as stocks. That's why Annette Thau's new edition of The Bond Book isessential reading for investors who want to know exactly what's in their portfolios. It alsoserves as an excellent guide for those of us who are getting older and need to diversify intofixed income." -Jean Gruss, Southwest Florida Editor, Gulf Coast Business Review, andformer Managing Editor, Kiplinger's Retirement Report About the Book The financial crisis of 2008 causedmajor disruptions to every sector ofthe bond market and left even the savviestinvestors confused about the safety oftheir investments. To serve these investors andanyone looking to explore opportunities infixed-income investing, former bond analystAnnette Thau builds on the features and authoritythat made the first two editions bestsellersin the thoroughly revised, updated, andexpanded third edition of The Bond Book. This is a one-stop resource for both seasonedbond investors looking for the latest informationon the fixed-income market and equitiesinvestors planning to diversify their holdings.Writing in plain English, Thau presentscutting-edge strategies for making the bestbond-investing decisions, while explaininghow to assess risks and opportunities. She alsoincludes up-to-date listings of online resourceswith bond prices and other information.Look to this all-in-one guide for information onsuch critical topics as: Buying individual bonds or bond funds The ins and outs of open-end funds,closed-end funds, and exchangetradedfunds (ETFs) The new landscape for municipal bonds:the changed rating scales, the neardemise of bond insurance, andBuild America Bonds (BABs) The safest bond funds Junk bonds (and emerging market bonds) Buying Treasuries without payinga commission From how bonds work to how to buy and sellthem to what to expect from them, The BondBook, third edition, is a must-read for individualinvestors and financial advisers who wantto enhance the fixed-income allocation of theirportfolios.

Adrian Mikhalchishin: How to study Classics Chess education is based on examples of great players of the past. Most of the typical methods of attack, analogical plans, and correct ways of conducting different ends happened first time in their games. On the basis of these games numerous books were written about endgame subjects and endgame technique. Even about openings the great Alexander Alekhine said that it is simply the practice of the masters! Naturally every developing player has to study these examples, as he will face similar positions and problems in his practice. The more a player knows of these positions, the more frequently he will be able to apply the necessary ideas in the correct way. Of course, there are many basic positions in endgames and exact variations in the openings, which have to be remembered by heart. But the greatest part of the endgame and middlegame play consists of knowledge of typical plans and typical tactical motifs, which can be used for different purposes. To help to attack the opponent’s king or simply to help conducting plans faster and more effectively. Every young player has to study them and it is possible just from the games of the great players. Vladimir Kramnik once told, that at the moment when he decided to fight for the World Championship, he spent one year just analysing all the matches of the WC. In general, we have to study classics in two ways: 1) As we explained, in the books on endgame and middlegame. Different important subjects are studied from the selected games of the greats. 2) Every top player had his or her own speciality. Like Rubinstein was the greatest master of the ‘exchange technique’, Botvinnik was master of ‘centralization’ and Alekhine was the greatest player in developing opening initiative. Each ща them had extraordinarily instructive examples about their own favorite methods. Another problem exists - in the chess world we don’t have many good books on the middlegame and for this reason young players have problems about how to study classics. Different tactical methods exist and for these subjects we have plenty of good literature. We will present a few examples on how the same tactical methods were developed by the top players and how more complicated it became by the years. The same situation is with development of typical plans in classical structures. Video running time: more than 5 hours (English) With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Database with Classical Games Adrian Mikhalchishin, a Grandmaster since 1978, is currently among the top 5 world trainers and the Chairman of the FIDE Trainers’ Commission. He trained the team of USSR in 1980’s, national teams of Slovenia, Poland and the Netherlands, and was the trainer of Anatoly Karpov (1980-1986), trained Zsuzsa Polgar, Alexander Beliavsky, Maja Chiburdanidze, Arkadij Naiditsch and Vassily Ivanchuk.

Ein absolutes Muss für Sammler und Fans des jährlich zelebrierten Konzerts Jeden letzten Samstag im Juni geben die Berliner Philharmoniker das berühmte Waldbühnenkonzert. Die 20 ausgewählten Konzerte aus dem Zeitraum zwischen 1998 bis 2022 sind nun in einer sorgfältig kuratierten und gestalteten Box erhältlich. Zu hören sind die Berliner Philharmoniker mit Dirigenten wie Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel und Kirill Petrenko sowie Solisten wie Lang Lang, Lisa Batiashvili, Renée Fleming, Katia & Marielle Labèque, Wayne Marshall, Kirill Gerstein und vielen anderen. Diese exklusive Edition der beliebten Waldbühnenkonzerte der Berliner Philharmoniker bietet mehr als 35 Stunden Musik auf höchstem Niveau. BONUS Dirigentenkamera 2016, Dokumentation “They Got Rhythm” SPECIAL EXTRA Das Waldbühnenkonzert 2021 mit Wayne Marshall Diese Box ist ein Stück moderner Kunst - geeignet, das Regal von Kulturliebhabern weltweit zu schmücken. Selbst nach so vielen Jahren ist der Moment, in dem die Künstler die Bühne betreten und vor sich das überwältigende Panorama von 25.000 Zuschauern vorfinden, die aus Vorfreude auf die kommenden Stunden geradezu übersprudeln, schlichtweg atemberaubend. Und dies jedes Mal aufs Neue. Von diesem mitreißenden Gefühl werden alle Künstler ergriffen, die hier auftreten, ob Dirigenten, Solisten oder Orchestermitglieder, und genau das verleiht auch dem Konzert seinen ganz besonderen Charakter. (Stanley Dodds, Media Chairman Berliner Philharmoniker) CONDUCTORS Daniel Barenboim / Riccardo Chailly / Placido Domingo / Gustavo Dudamel / Neeme Järvi Mariss Jansons / Ion Marin / Wayne Marshall / Kent Nagano / Yannick Nézet-Séguin Seiji Ozawa / Kirill Petrenko / Simon Rattle / Tugan Sokhiev SOLOISTS Lisa Batiashvili / Yefim Bronfman / Sarah Chang / Marianne Crebassa / Renée Fleming Wenzel Fuchs / Kirill Gerstein / Susan Graham / Eitetsu Hayashi / Stephen Hough Janine Jansen / Magdalena Kožená / Katia & Marielle Labèque / Lang Lang Ana María Martínez / Marcus Roberts Trio / Vadim Repin / John Williams 01 Symphonic Pictures (2022) - Kirill Petrenko / Kirill Gerstein - 103 mins 02 American Rhythms (2021) (Bonus) - Wayne Marshall - 60 mins 03 A Fairytale Night (2019) - Tugan Sokhiev / Marianne Crebassa - 90 mins 04 Goodbye Sir Simon (2018) - Sir Simon Rattle / Magdalena Kožená - 100 mins 05 Legends of the Rhine (2017) - Gustavo Dudamel - 97 mins 06 Czech Night (2016) - Yannick Nézet-Séguin · Lisa Batiashvili - 107 mins 07 Lights, Camera, Action! (2015) - Sir Simon Rattle - 73 mins 08 Fellini, Jazz & Co (2011) - Riccardo Chailly - 105 mins 09 An evening with Renée Fleming (2010) - Ion Marin · Renée Fleming - 125 mins 10 Russian Rhythms (2009) - Sir Simon Rattle · Yefim Bronfman - 104 mins 11 Los Ritmos de la Noche (2008) - Gustavo Dudamel / Ana Maria Martínez - 93 mins 12 Rhapsodies (2007) - Sir Simon Rattle · Wenzel Fuchs · Stephen Hough - 105 mins 13 Sheherazade - Oriental Night (2006) - Neeme Järvi · Janine Jansen · Marita Solberg · Ingebjorg Kosmo - 112 mins 14 French Night (2005) - Sir Simon Rattle · Katia & Marielle Labèque - 120 mins 15 Tchaikovsky Night (2004) - Sir Simon Rattle / Lang Lang - 98 mins 16 Gershwin Night (2003) - Seiji Ozawa · Marcus Roberts Trio - 112 mins 17 World Encores (2002) - Mariss Jansons · Vadim Repin - 89 mins 18 Spanish Night (2001) - Plácido Domingo · Sarah Chang · Ana Mariá Martínez - 129 mins 19 A Night of Rhythm and Dance (2000) - Kent Nagano · Mari & Momo Kodama · Eitetsu Hayashi · Susan Graham - 127 mins 20 Latin American Night (1998) - Daniel Barenboim / John Wiliams (120 mins)

Adrian Mikhalchishin: How to study Classics Chess education is based on examples of great players of the past. Most of the typical methods of attack, analogical plans, and correct ways of conducting different ends happened first time in their games. On the basis of these games numerous books were written about endgame subjects and endgame technique. Even about openings the great Alexander Alekhine said that it is simply the practice of the masters! Naturally every developing player has to study these examples, as he will face similar positions and problems in his practice. The more a player knows of these positions, the more frequently he will be able to apply the necessary ideas in the correct way. Of course, there are many basic positions in endgames and exact variations in the openings, which have to be remembered by heart. But the greatest part of the endgame and middlegame play consists of knowledge of typical plans and typical tactical motifs, which can be used for different purposes. To help to attack the opponent’s king or simply to help conducting plans faster and more effectively. Every young player has to study them and it is possible just from the games of the great players. Vladimir Kramnik once told, that at the moment when he decided to fight for the World Championship, he spent one year just analysing all the matches of the WC. In general, we have to study classics in two ways: 1) As we explained, in the books on endgame and middlegame. Different important subjects are studied from the selected games of the greats. 2) Every top player had his or her own speciality. Like Rubinstein was the greatest master of the ‘exchange technique’, Botvinnik was master of ‘centralization’ and Alekhine was the greatest player in developing opening initiative. Each ща them had extraordinarily instructive examples about their own favorite methods. Another problem exists - in the chess world we don’t have many good books on the middlegame and for this reason young players have problems about how to study classics. Different tactical methods exist and for these subjects we have plenty of good literature. We will present a few examples on how the same tactical methods were developed by the top players and how more complicated it became by the years. The same situation is with development of typical plans in classical structures. Video running time: more than 5 hours (English) With interactive training including video feedback Extra: Database with Classical Games Adrian Mikhalchishin, a Grandmaster since 1978, is currently among the top 5 world trainers and the Chairman of the FIDE Trainers’ Commission. He trained the team of USSR in 1980’s, national teams of Slovenia, Poland and the Netherlands, and was the trainer of Anatoly Karpov (1980-1986), trained Zsuzsa Polgar, Alexander Beliavsky, Maja Chiburdanidze, Arkadij Naiditsch and Vassily Ivanchuk.

Adrian Mikhalchishin: How to study Classics Chess education is based on examples of great players of the past. Most of the typical methods of attack, analogical plans, and correct ways of conducting different ends happened first time in their games. On the basis of these games numerous books were written about endgame subjects and endgame technique. Even about openings the great Alexander Alekhine said that it is simply the practice of the masters! Naturally every developing player has to study these examples, as he will face similar positions and problems in his practice. The more a player knows of these positions, the more frequently he will be able to apply the necessary ideas in the correct way. Of course, there are many basic positions in endgames and exact variations in the openings, which have to be remembered by heart. But the greatest part of the endgame and middlegame play consists of knowledge of typical plans and typical tactical motifs, which can be used for different purposes. To help to attack the opponent’s king or simply to help conducting plans faster and more effectively. Every young player has to study them and it is possible just from the games of the great players. Vladimir Kramnik once told, that at the moment when he decided to fight for the World Championship, he spent one year just analysing all the matches of the WC. In general, we have to study classics in two ways: 1) As we explained, in the books on endgame and middlegame. Different important subjects are studied from the selected games of the greats. 2) Every top player had his or her own speciality. Like Rubinstein was the greatest master of the ‘exchange technique’, Botvinnik was master of ‘centralization’ and Alekhine was the greatest player in developing opening initiative. Each ща them had extraordinarily instructive examples about their own favorite methods. Another problem exists - in the chess world we don’t have many good books on the middlegame and for this reason young players have problems about how to study classics. Different tactical methods exist and for these subjects we have plenty of good literature. We will present a few examples on how the same tactical methods were developed by the top players and how more complicated it became by the years. The same situation is with development of typical plans in classical structures. • Video running time: more than 5 hours (English) • With interactive training including video feedback • Extra: Database with Classical Games Adrian Mikhalchishin, a Grandmaster since 1978, is currently among the top 5 world trainers and the Chairman of the FIDE Trainers’ Commission. He trained the team of USSR in 1980’s, national teams of Slovenia, Poland and the Netherlands, and was the trainer of Anatoly Karpov (1980-1986), trained Zsuzsa Polgar, Alexander Beliavsky, Maja Chiburdanidze, Arkadij Naiditsch and Vassily Ivanchuk.

Ein absolutes Muss für Sammler und Fans des jährlich zelebrierten Konzerts Jeden letzten Samstag im Juni geben die Berliner Philharmoniker das berühmte Waldbühnenkonzert. Die 20 ausgewählten Konzerte aus dem Zeitraum zwischen 1998 bis 2022 sind nun in einer sorgfältig kuratierten und gestalteten Box erhältlich. Zu hören sind die Berliner Philharmoniker mit Dirigenten wie Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, Gustavo Dudamel und Kirill Petrenko sowie Solisten wie Lang Lang, Lisa Batiashvili, Renée Fleming, Katia & Marielle Labèque, Wayne Marshall, Kirill Gerstein und vielen anderen. Diese exklusive Edition der beliebten Waldbühnenkonzerte der Berliner Philharmoniker bietet mehr als 35 Stunden Musik auf höchstem Niveau. BONUS Dirigentenkamera 2016, Dokumentation “They Got Rhythm” SPECIAL EXTRA Das Waldbühnenkonzert 2021 mit Wayne Marshall Diese Box ist ein Stück moderner Kunst - geeignet, das Regal von Kulturliebhabern weltweit zu schmücken. Selbst nach so vielen Jahren ist der Moment, in dem die Künstler die Bühne betreten und vor sich das überwältigende Panorama von 25.000 Zuschauern vorfinden, die aus Vorfreude auf die kommenden Stunden geradezu übersprudeln, schlichtweg atemberaubend. Und dies jedes Mal aufs Neue. Von diesem mitreißenden Gefühl werden alle Künstler ergriffen, die hier auftreten, ob Dirigenten, Solisten oder Orchestermitglieder, und genau das verleiht auch dem Konzert seinen ganz besonderen Charakter. (Stanley Dodds, Media Chairman Berliner Philharmoniker) CONDUCTORS Daniel Barenboim / Riccardo Chailly / Placido Domingo / Gustavo Dudamel / Neeme Järvi Mariss Jansons / Ion Marin / Wayne Marshall / Kent Nagano / Yannick Nézet-Séguin Seiji Ozawa / Kirill Petrenko / Simon Rattle / Tugan Sokhiev SOLOISTS Lisa Batiashvili / Yefim Bronfman / Sarah Chang / Marianne Crebassa / Renée Fleming Wenzel Fuchs / Kirill Gerstein / Susan Graham / Eitetsu Hayashi / Stephen Hough Janine Jansen / Magdalena Kožená / Katia & Marielle Labèque / Lang Lang Ana María Martínez / Marcus Roberts Trio / Vadim Repin / John Williams 01 Symphonic Pictures (2022) - Kirill Petrenko / Kirill Gerstein - 103 mins 02 American Rhythms (2021) (Bonus) - Wayne Marshall - 60 mins 03 A Fairytale Night (2019) - Tugan Sokhiev / Marianne Crebassa - 90 mins 04 Goodbye Sir Simon (2018) - Sir Simon Rattle / Magdalena Kožená - 100 mins 05 Legends of the Rhine (2017) - Gustavo Dudamel - 97 mins 06 Czech Night (2016) - Yannick Nézet-Séguin · Lisa Batiashvili - 107 mins 07 Lights, Camera, Action! (2015) - Sir Simon Rattle - 73 mins 08 Fellini, Jazz & Co (2011) - Riccardo Chailly - 105 mins 09 An evening with Renée Fleming (2010) - Ion Marin · Renée Fleming - 125 mins 10 Russian Rhythms (2009) - Sir Simon Rattle · Yefim Bronfman - 104 mins 11 Los Ritmos de la Noche (2008) - Gustavo Dudamel / Ana Maria Martínez - 93 mins 12 Rhapsodies (2007) - Sir Simon Rattle · Wenzel Fuchs · Stephen Hough - 105 mins 13 Sheherazade - Oriental Night (2006) - Neeme Järvi · Janine Jansen · Marita Solberg · Ingebjorg Kosmo - 112 mins 14 French Night (2005) - Sir Simon Rattle · Katia & Marielle Labèque - 120 mins 15 Tchaikovsky Night (2004) - Sir Simon Rattle / Lang Lang - 98 mins 16 Gershwin Night (2003) - Seiji Ozawa · Marcus Roberts Trio - 112 mins 17 World Encores (2002) - Mariss Jansons · Vadim Repin - 89 mins 18 Spanish Night (2001) - Plácido Domingo · Sarah Chang · Ana Mariá Martínez - 129 mins 19 A Night of Rhythm and Dance (2000) - Kent Nagano · Mari & Momo Kodama · Eitetsu Hayashi · Susan Graham - 127 mins 20 Latin American Night (1998) - Daniel Barenboim / John Wiliams (120 mins)

SEIZE THE ADVANTAGE IN THE GLOBAL WAR FOR MARKET SHARE Winner of the 2013 Small Business Book Award - Top 10 Overall The newest economic behemoth, China, is snatching market share from the U.S., Japan, and Europe at an alarming rate. But China isn't alone. The world'slargest producers of biofuel, meat, consumer electronics, regional jets, baked goods, candy, and many other products are all emerging market multinationals (EMMs). And industries poised to be taken over by EMMs include personal computers, IT services, mining, wind turbines, and cement. The balance of power in the global economy is shifting. Are you in a position to compete with the most energetic, imaginative companies on the planet? In Emerging Markets Rule, two experts on the global shift in economic hegemony explain what is happening, why it is happening--and how you can prevent it from happening to you. The authors provide an actionplan based on leaner, more operationally proficient ways for maintaining the competitive advantage based on seven new axioms of global competitiveness: Execute, strategize, and execute again Cater to the niches Scale to win Embrace chaos Acquire smart Expand with abandon No sacred cows! Emerging market multinationals are here to stay; they're not going to go away, even when the global economy rights itself. "What began as a necessity--a kind of guerilla-business warfare against the corporate superpowers--has now evolved into best practices and is on its way to becoming what everyone needs to know," the authors write. "Simply put, down is up. The weak have become strong." You need to learn these new "best practices" now because tomorrow will be too late. Emerging Markets Rule is your road map for business success in the increasingly competitive, chaotic global markets. "Emerging-market multinationals have reshaped global competition. Using well-articulated views duly substantiated with facts, this book explains why and how they have become formidable players in both high-technology and traditional industries. This book is a worthy read for businesses and individuals alike seeking to comprehend the phenomenon of the emerging market multinational." -- S. D. Shibulal, CEO and Managing Director , Infosys "This book shows the strength and potential of companies that stand out in emerging markets, reaffirming entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainability as fundamental factors for the outbreak of global competitors." -- Alessandro Carlucci , CEO, Natura Cosmeticos "The authors have touched on an important idea that emerging market growth can often be tapped by companies located in those markets. This is an essential book leading us to identify the niche markets and strategies for those emerging markets. A must for allinternational companies with growth ambitions." -- Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus, The Estee Lauder Companies "A must-read for any company on its way to becoming a global one. You will learn from companies that have developed unique ways of competing in tough markets such as China and India." -- Jorge Zarate , China General Manager, Grupo Bimbo

Lead Your Business the Starbucks Way Foreword by Herve Humler, President and COO, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. One of the best-recognized and admired brands in the world, Starbucks singlehandedly transformed the ordinary delivery of coffee into a cultural phenomenon--a result of the company's exemplary leadership practices. Joseph Michelli, author of the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and BusinessWeek bestseller The Starbucks Experience, explains that the international success of Starbucks begins with a promise: To inspire and nurture the human spirit--one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time. Michelli offers a perspective on the leadership principles that drove the iconic coffee company's resurgence from serious setbacks during the economic downturn--one of the few true turnaround stories of this time. And the company continues to grow dramatically, entering new markets and channels with fresh products and technologies. In Leading the Starbucks Way, Michelli establishes five actionable principles that fuel long-term global sustainability at Starbucks and that can be used in any company, in any industry: Savor and Elevate Love to Be Loved Reach for Common Ground Mobilize the Connection Cherish and Challenge Your Legacy Leading the Starbucks Way is a penetrating look at the inner workings of one of today's most successful brands. The company gave Michelli one-on-one access to a variety of employees (called partners) to write this book--from baristas to senior leaders, including Howard Schultz, chairman, president, and chief executive officer. In short, success is all about loving your product, loving your customers, and loving your employees. Sincerely. Without fail. Even in the face of business challenges. Praise for Leading the Starbucks Way "Michelli shows us how a small Seattle-based chain of coffee shops became one of the most beloved brands on the planet. So grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and read this book!" Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager® and Leading at a Higher Level "Culture is everything! This fast-moving, fascinating book gives you countless practical ideas you can use immediately to create a company climate of inspiration and loyalty." Brian Tracy, author of Full Engagement "Michelli identifies the principles by which Howard Schultz and his team passionately perform in a culture that loves, respects, and rewards suppliers, employees, customers, shareholders, and the community." Robert Spector, author of The Nordstrom Way "Leading the Starbucks Way provides the key success factors of a lifestyle brand that is globally scaled, locally relevant, and powered by the passion of the Starbucks culture." John Timmerman, PhD, Senior Strategist of Customer Experience and Innovation, Gallup "Organizational consultant Michelli serves up a new helping of the recipe for business success he offered in The Starbucks Experience." Kirkus Reviews

"Port Management and Operations ... a manual filled with insights and strategies into the world of shipping ... (it) provides readers with a new set of skills and perspective." —#3 Ranked book among the "Seven Books to Better Understand the Shipping Industry," per The Maritime Executive (August 2017) "This powerful sourcebook offers readers the opportunity to enhance their strategic thinking and problem solving skills, while developing market foresight." —Rated among the "Top 8 Maritime & Port Management Books" per Marine Insight "Maria Burns has done it again! In this first class Port Management and Maritime resource book, she demonstrates once more her ability to blend practical and useful information into a compilation of real-world commercial scenarios. This innovative approach will make this book a scientific and commercial success!"—Niels A. Aalund, Senior Vice President, West Gulf Maritime Association; and Chairman, Houston Maritime Museum"Professor Burns has meticulously authored a book with knowledge and enthusiasm. She efficiently takes the pulse of the supply chain, consisting of canals, ports, ship owners, and the global logistics networks, in an effort to identify the current and future trends. ... manages to bring together a plethora of disciplines, sciences, and concepts, and explain the reason for the industry’s developments over different time periods. Under the principle that history repeats itself, her comprehensive examination of past trends can be used by the readers as a useful tool to speculate potential future developments."—Yira A. Flores Naylor, Communications and Historic Documentation Section, Panama Canal Authorities "In such a hectic and complicated world of global trade, Professor Burns succeeds in doing the almost impossible—giving a powerful and up-to-date description and forecast on the subject, that no port manager at any level can afford to miss."—Mendi Zaltzman, CEO, Port of Haifa, Israel "... maps out the multidisciplinary practices of port management and operations, as well as the distinctive contribution of the shipping industry to the global economy, through trade and development. ... The outstanding contribution of this book is to reveal the role of seaports as a critical component of modern supply chains, enhanced with guidance into the significance of strategic and tactical port planning, modern maritime professions, working practices, and trends that are frequently only vaguely understood, if not completely overlooked. ... a well-written expository book of port management and shipping practices, which is truly accessible to everyone."—Nicky Pappadakis, President Emeritus, Intercargo"The author extols the key role of the shipping industry and ports as a point of creation, investment, and as a tool of prosperity and job opportunity in general. An approach of this kind is innovative, informative, and of great value for maritime professionals—I highly recommend this book!"—Captain Sotiris Shinas, Marine Manager of EURONAV and Deputy Marine Division Director of CERES Hellenic Shipping

"Behind almost every painting is a fortune and behind that a sin or a crime.” With these words as a starting point, Michael Gross, leading chronicler of the American rich, begins the first independent, unauthorized look at the saga of the nation's greatest museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In this endlessly entertaining follow-up to his bestselling social history 740 Park, Gross pulls back the shades of secrecy that have long shrouded the upper class's cultural and philanthropic ambitions and maneuvers. And he paints a revealing portrait of a previously hidden face of American wealth and power. The Metropolitan, Gross writes, "is a huge alchemical experiment, turning the worst of man's attributes—extravagance; lust, gluttony, acquisitiveness, envy, avarice, greed, egotism, and pride—into the very best, transmuting deadly sins into priceless treasure.” The book covers the entire 138-year history of the Met, focusing on the museum's most colorful characters. Opening with the lame-duck director Philippe de Montebello, the museum's longest-serving leader who finally stepped down in 2008, Rogues' Gallery then goes back to the very beginning, highlighting, among many others: the first director, Luigi Palma di Cesnola, an Italian-born epic phony, whose legacy is a trove of plundered ancient relics, some of which remain on display today; John Pierpont Morgan, the greatest capitalist and art collector of his day, who turned the museum from the plaything of a handful of rich amateurs into a professional operation dedicated, sort of, to the public good; John D. Rockefeller Jr., who never served the Met in any official capacity but who, during the Great Depression, proved the only man willing and rich enough to be its benefactor, which made him its behind-the-scenes puppeteer; the controversial Thomas Hoving, whose tenure as director during the sixties and seventies revolutionized museums around the world but left the Met in chaos; and Jane Engelhard and Annette de la Renta, a mother-daughter trustee tag team whose stories will astonish you (think Casablanca rewritten by Edith Wharton). With a supporting cast that includes artists, forgers, and looters, financial geniuses and scoundrels, museum officers (like its chairman Arthur Amory Houghton, head of Corning Glass, who once ripped apart a priceless and ancient Islamic book in order to sell it off piecemeal), trustees (like Jayne Wrightsman, the Hollywood party girl turned society grand dame), curators (like the aging Dietrich von Bothmer, a refugee from Nazi Germany with a Bronze Star for heroism whose greatest acquisitions turned out to be looted), and donors (like Irwin Untermyer, whose collecting obsession drove his wife and children to suicide), and with cameo appearances by everyone from Vogue editors Anna Wintour and Diana Vreeland to Sex Pistols front man Johnny Rotten, Rogues' Gallery is a rich, satisfying, alternately hilarious and horrifying look at America's upper class, and what is perhaps its greatest creation.

This book is an essential update on the novel approaches used for surgical management of a spectrum of disorders affecting the spine. Focusing on practitioners, residents, and trainee neurosurgeons, the book offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate surgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions. All the 11 chapters of the book take the reader through a stepwise, logical presentation of not only the surgical approaches but also the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms, and imaging techniques. Based on evidence-based practice and the vast experience of all authors, the book guides the reader through the diagnostic hierarchy and selection of the requisite approach for managing various disorders of the different regions of the spine. The book also identifies some of the most common potential complications of certain techniques and discusses strategies for avoiding them. The various surgical techniques have been described in the form of case presentations and illustrated with the help of images. The book will be of interest to not only neurosurgeons but also orthopaedic surgeons. Manas Panigrahi, MCh, FACS, is Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana. He has set up one of the oldest comprehensive epilepsy centers of India in NIMS and KIMS. He actively contributes toward literature in neurosurgery using technology to assist a neurosurgeon achieve better outcome and reduced complications. His honours and awards include Young Neurosurgeon Award at Kyoto, Japan; International Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Salt Lake, USA; and numerous Travel Awards from the ISPN Congress held in Rome and Australia. Dr Manas has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, reviews, chapters, and invited Editorials. His contribution to education and training has been acknowledged by Neurological Society of India and he has been appointed as Chairman of its Educational Committee. Rajneesh Kachhara, MS, MCh, is Director at Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta Superspeciality Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His areas of interest are vascular and skull base surgery, neurooncology, pituitary tumors, spine surgery, and serious brain trauma. He has undergone fellowships in skull base surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; The George Washington University, Washington DC; and Keio University, Tokyo, Japan under able and dynamic teachers. He is associated with many international and national neurosurgical societies. He has nearly 40 publications in peerreviewed journals and has also authored a book chapter. B. K. Baishya, MS, MCh, is Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam. He is an expert in vascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. He is the Founder President of Skull Base Surgery Association of North-East India and Neurosurgical Association of North-East India. He is presently a member of Board of Education, Neurological Society of India and executive member of other national neurosurgical bodies. Dr Baishya has more than 40 publications in national and international journals.

PRAISE FOR THE COMPLETE FAMILY OFFICE HANDBOOK "The Second Edition of The Complete Family Office Handbook is packed with new and updated information. However, the book is much more than just an update. Rather, it offers a fresh perspective on the current and evolving state of family offices. There are lots of valuable insights and practical tips to help families, family offices, and their advisors understand and anticipate the issues and opportunities that they face today. The new case studies in particular bring the family office world to life in a meaningful and instructive way. Congratulations to Kirby and her collaborators for a job well done." -Kathryn M. McCarthy, independent advisor to families and family offices; Director, The Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A. "As a trusted advisor to a family owned and operated business, Kirby's Second Edition of The Complete Family Office Handbook will be an invaluable resource. Focused on the needs of enterprising families and their professional advisors, Kirby has updated and improved the guide to the Family Office, providing information and advice that is timely and sophisticated yet practical and clear. Kirby's use of family stories and case studies brings the topics to life and makes this book a pleasure to read." -Justin M. Zamparelli, General Counsel, Vineyard Vines "The Second Edition of The Complete Family Office Handbook brings together the latest developments in family office management, coupled with hands-on practitioner insights. Families, advisors, and executives will find actionable strategies and new ideas in the evolving world of family offices." -Stephen Campbell, Managing Director and Chairman, Citi Private Capital Group "Once again, Kirby blends the strategic with the tactical and emphasizes the practical. This Second Edition provides a breadth of up to the moment research, new case examples, and best practices. Much more time is dedicated to investment governance. Even if you have the First Edition, you will find this work to be a meaningful update." -John Benevides, Regional Executive, Private Wealth Management, U.S. Bank; former Chair, YPO Global Family Business Network "Kirby Rosplock's The Complete Family Office Handbook was an invaluable resource when it was first published. This Second Edition is a must-read that offers new and extremely relevant content and case studies, resources, best practices, and industry trends that provides families and family offices with the insights and tools they need to move forward with confidence. I highly recommend this comprehensive guide to anyone that is operating or contemplating the formation of a family office!" -Steve Prostano, Partner, PKF O'Connor Davies LLP; Founder, The UHNW Institute "This Second Edition is essential reading. The book is a timeless guide that provides families and their advisors comprehensive and practical knowledge to help navigate the landscape of complexity of today's family office." -Linda Bourn, National Director, Family Enterprise Risk Practice, Alliant Private Client

This book is an essential update on the novel approaches used for surgical management of a spectrum of disorders affecting the spine. Focusing on practitioners, residents, and trainee neurosurgeons, the book offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate surgical management option for a variety of spinal conditions. All the 11 chapters of the book take the reader through a stepwise, logical presentation of not only the surgical approaches but also the neuroanatomy and biomechanics of the spine, pain mechanisms, and imaging techniques. Based on evidence-based practice and the vast experience of all authors, the book guides the reader through the diagnostic hierarchy and selection of the requisite approach for managing various disorders of the different regions of the spine. The book also identifies some of the most common potential complications of certain techniques and discusses strategies for avoiding them. The various surgical techniques have been described in the form of case presentations and illustrated with the help of images. The book will be of interest to not only neurosurgeons but also orthopaedic surgeons. Manas Panigrahi, MCh, FACS, is Consultant Neurosurgeon and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery at Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana. He has set up one of the oldest comprehensive epilepsy centers of India in NIMS and KIMS. He actively contributes toward literature in neurosurgery using technology to assist a neurosurgeon achieve better outcome and reduced complications. His honours and awards include Young Neurosurgeon Award at Kyoto, Japan; International Paediatric Neurosurgeon, Salt Lake, USA; and numerous Travel Awards from the ISPN Congress held in Rome and Australia. Dr Manas has more than 100 publications in peer-reviewed journals, reviews, chapters, and invited Editorials. His contribution to education and training has been acknowledged by Neurological Society of India and he has been appointed as Chairman of its Educational Committee. Rajneesh Kachhara, MS, MCh, is Director at Institute of Neurosciences, Medanta Superspeciality Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh. His areas of interest are vascular and skull base surgery, neurooncology, pituitary tumors, spine surgery, and serious brain trauma. He has undergone fellowships in skull base surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York; The George Washington University, Washington DC; and Keio University, Tokyo, Japan under able and dynamic teachers. He is associated with many international and national neurosurgical societies. He has nearly 40 publications in peerreviewed journals and has also authored a book chapter. B. K. Baishya, MS, MCh, is Professor and Head of the Department of Neurosurgery, Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam. He is an expert in vascular neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and pediatric neurosurgery. He is the Founder President of Skull Base Surgery Association of North-East India and Neurosurgical Association of North-East India. He is presently a member of Board of Education, Neurological Society of India and executive member of other national neurosurgical bodies. Dr Baishya has more than 40 publications in national and international journals.

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO SUCCEED AT WORK? MAKE SURE YOUR BOSS SUCCEEDS FIRST. Today's typical workplace may be less formal and more inclusive than those of the past, but one thing hasn't changed: The boss is the boss. A veteran of the U.S. Army, William Smullen spent 50 years leading--and being led by--some of the toughest people in the business. Over his career, he served at every level from platoon to division--and at the highest levels in the Pentagon, as well. In business terms, that's the equivalent of running a very small business to sitting in a corporate C-Suite. Smullen's final public-service assignment was chiefof staff to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. As chief of staff, one of his main responsibilities was to ensure Secretary Powell kept his positive image and was successful in everything he did. Now, he shares the lessons he learned working in some of the world's most demanding organizations. In Ways and Means for Managing Up, he tells you everything you need to know to effectively "manage your manager" in ways that help both you and your boss succeed and rise withinyour company. In 50 short yet informative chapters,Smullen shares his hard-won insight, such as: View your relationship with your boss as a partnership Think of your boss as a brand Never allow your boss to be surprised Help your boss manage risk or crisis Be a strategic asset your boss counts on Whether you're good friends with your manager or have trouble coexisting in the same office, your success depends on his or her success. This has always been true, and it will always be true. You serve yourself well when you serve your boss well. Take your career to new heights by learning and applying the Ways and Means for Managing Up. It can serve as a survival guide, a road map, or a blueprint for people at every level in an organization. PRAISE FOR WAYS AND MEANS FOR MANAGING UP : A terrific book by one of the masters of truth-telling in the American military--wise, forceful, and a must-read for anyone who has a boss. My hat is off to Bill Smullen, and yours will be too when you read what he has learned over the decades." -- BOB WOODWARD, Associate Editor, The Washington Post "Bill Smullen's unique experience as a member of the U.S. Army and as chief of staff for former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State Colin Powell gives him some great lessons to pass on. I highly recommend Ways and Means for Managing Up . -- JIM BOEHEIM, Syracuse University's Hall of Fame Head Basketball Coach "Colonel Smullen has worked for some of the smartest and most demanding bosses in modern American history, most notably General Colin Powell, for many years. In this book Smullen offers an invaluable guide for how to succeed inside any organization. It is a guide that is both tremendously wise and, in some places, laugh-out-loud funny." -- PETER BERGEN, CNN's National Security Analyst and the author of Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad

From the Inside Flap "I know you are already smart, fast, and good. Now it's time to become smarter, faster, and better. It's time to ask questions, slow down, and start focusing not on just your own self-development but on your contribution to your team, your organization, and the greater good."—From the Introduction In this groundbreaking book, acclaimed executive coach Karlin Sloan offers leaders a variety of self-assessments, habits, strategies, and sustainable practices that they can use to become what today's marketplace demands: smarter, faster, and better. Sloan shows what it takes to make the move to the next level to become a leader who both grows the bottom line and contributes to stakeholders and the world in a positive way. Based on research, study, and the author's extensive experience as a coach to leaders of top organizations, this book shows how to become smarter, faster, and better by examining these questions: What are your key strengths and what do you need to develop or leverage? What are you focused on now and what do you need to accomplish to really get ahead? Are your values in line with your work? What is the end you are trying to achieve? Smarter, Faster, Better is solution-focused. It helps leaders gain perspective and self-knowledge, seize opportunities they may not have seen before, achieve their highest potential, and resolve the issues that threaten to hold them back from the success they desire for themselves and their organizations. Reviews "For those of us constantly striving to operate smarter, faster, and better, Karlin Sloan reminds us sagely, through wonderful stories, that we may well achieve our highest levels of performance, potential, and fulfillment by asking questions, slowing down, and being of service. Great advice for a weary world and particularly for leaders seeking sustained peak performance for themselves and the organizations they lead." —Timothy Dorman, chief operating officer, leadership coaching and development, Korn/Ferry International "Karlin Sloan nails the essentials of leading and motivating a senior management team for measurable success by both understanding and tapping into the power of human interaction." —Tom Bernardin, chairman and CEO, Leo Burnett Worldwide, Inc. "This book hits a home run when it comes to offering sound and practical ways to face the pace and pressures of increasing complexity and overload—and to show up as an effective leader when results have to be innovative. Smarter, Faster, Better helped me see how slowing down to move forward faster can transform my experience of being a leader in a growth industry." —Steve Kowalski, director, learning and development, Genentech, Inc. "How often have you said to yourself, 'I need help,' 'I don't have enough time,' or 'I'm stressed'? Karlin Sloan offers us an opportunity to learn practical strategies for bringing out the best in ourselves as well as in others through examining the lives of many leaders she has coached. Prepare to reflect and learn where your strengths lie." —Courtenay Huff, partner, Accenture

WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO SUCCEED AT WORK? MAKE SURE YOUR BOSS SUCCEEDS FIRST. Today's typical workplace may be less formal and more inclusive than those of the past, but one thing hasn't changed: The boss is the boss. A veteran of the U.S. Army, William Smullen spent 50 years leading--and being led by--some of the toughest people in the business. Over his career, he served at every level from platoon to division--and at the highest levels in the Pentagon, as well. In business terms, that's the equivalent of running a very small business to sitting in a corporate C-Suite. Smullen's final public-service assignment was chiefof staff to Secretary of State Colin L. Powell. As chief of staff, one of his main responsibilities was to ensure Secretary Powell kept his positive image and was successful in everything he did. Now, he shares the lessons he learned working in some of the world's most demanding organizations. In Ways and Means for Managing Up, he tells you everything you need to know to effectively "manage your manager" in ways that help both you and your boss succeed and rise withinyour company. In 50 short yet informative chapters,Smullen shares his hard-won insight, such as: View your relationship with your boss as a partnership Think of your boss as a brand Never allow your boss to be surprised Help your boss manage risk or crisis Be a strategic asset your boss counts on Whether you're good friends with your manager or have trouble coexisting in the same office, your success depends on his or her success. This has always been true, and it will always be true. You serve yourself well when you serve your boss well. Take your career to new heights by learning and applying the Ways and Means for Managing Up. It can serve as a survival guide, a road map, or a blueprint for people at every level in an organization. PRAISE FOR WAYS AND MEANS FOR MANAGING UP : A terrific book by one of the masters of truth-telling in the American military--wise, forceful, and a must-read for anyone who has a boss. My hat is off to Bill Smullen, and yours will be too when you read what he has learned over the decades." -- BOB WOODWARD, Associate Editor, The Washington Post "Bill Smullen's unique experience as a member of the U.S. Army and as chief of staff for former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of State Colin Powell gives him some great lessons to pass on. I highly recommend Ways and Means for Managing Up . -- JIM BOEHEIM, Syracuse University's Hall of Fame Head Basketball Coach "Colonel Smullen has worked for some of the smartest and most demanding bosses in modern American history, most notably General Colin Powell, for many years. In this book Smullen offers an invaluable guide for how to succeed inside any organization. It is a guide that is both tremendously wise and, in some places, laugh-out-loud funny." -- PETER BERGEN, CNN's National Security Analyst and the author of Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad

Praise for Extraordinary Influence "Leadership is a people game and in Extraordinary Influence, Tim Irwin outlines a powerful approach to motivating others. Importantly, if each of us practiced his recommendations, it would transform the cultures of our families, businesses, and world, through a new civility and an environment where more people can flourish." -Stephen Quinn, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (2005-2016), Walmart Stores, Chairman, Alliance for Family Entertainment/SeeHer (Current) "Tim Irwin's deep, thoughtful book shows us the key to sustaining peak performance in organizations by motivating people to extraordinary performance through affirmation, inspiration, and positive influence you can be for others." -Bill George, Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, former Chair and CEO of Medtronic and author of Discover Your True North "I really love this book-the stories are engaging-the advice is very concrete and actionable. It reads fast-with high impact. Nicely done!" -Cheryl A. Bachelder, Former CEO, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., author of Dare to Serve: How to drive superior results by serving others "As a driven, type-A kind of guy, I far too seldom slow down and affirm - truly affirm - my team and people. Tim's cogent reminders and approaches are great ways to help me and you get the best from your people and organization." -Pat Gelsinger, CEO, VMware "What organizational leader, teacher, coach, and parent doesn't want to unleash the extraordinary potential of the employees, students, players and children under their influence? Tim Irwin brilliantly unpacks this question with facts and fun that will transform those we love and serve." -Tommy Spaulding, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart-Led Leader and It's Not Just Who You Know "Tim Irwin's new book explains why so many of our interactions in the corporate world (not to mention in our personal relationships) do not accomplish what we intend. I was reminded that intentions are not visible and Tim's remedy for all of us is relatively simple, but it will take intentionality. His concept of 'Alliance Feedback' could provide a huge breakthrough for our corporate cultures. Tim makes bringing out the best in others a clear mandate and makes it simply and accessible...with very clear guidelines on how we do this. I would move this book to the top of your stack!" -Mark Nelson, Corporate Vice President, Midstream, Strategy, and Policy, Chevron Corporation "We all have people in our lives-often people for whom we are responsible-who have a great need for change. But how do we help them see it and even more to effectively make those changes? Tim Irwin's new book will drastically change your understanding of how to help people change! His concept of 'Alliance Feedback' will not only alter the way you do performance reviews, but it will change family and friend relationships. Get the book and use it." -Tim Keller, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church of New York City

"Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options and taxes is especially welcomed (and needed). The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options trader's bookshelf." –Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. "The author delivers clarity, insight and perception making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru." –Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist "Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious trader's library." –Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com Pick the right options strategies...implement them step-by-step...maximize your profits! Introducing today's first and only comprehensive reference to contemporary options trading! OptionEasy creator Guy Cohen identifies today's popular strategies...and tells you exactly how and when to use each one and what hazards to look out for! It's all here.... Basic Strategies including Buying and shorting shares, calls, and puts. Income Strategies including Covered Call, Naked Put, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Long Iron Butterfly, Long Iron Condor, Calendar Call, Diagonal Call... Vertical Spreads including Bull Call Spread, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Ladders... Volatility Strategies including Straddle, Strangle, Guts, Short Butterflies, Short Condors... Sideways Strategies including Short Straddle, Short Strangle, Short Guts, Long Butterflies, Long Condors... Leveraged Strategies including Call Ratio Backspread, Put Ratio Backspread, Ratio Spreads... Synthetic Strategies including Collar, Synthetic Call, Synthetic Put, Synthetic Straddles, Synthetic Futures, Combos, Box Spread... ...and many more strategies... Plus essential tax-saving information, and more! No other book presents this much authoritative, current information on options trading strategies Covers all of today's best income, volatility, leveraged, synthetic, and sideways market strategies Discover why each strategy works, when it's appropriate, and how to use it—step by step Includes a full chapter on tax issues associated with options strategies By Guy Cohen, whose OptionEasy application has helped thousands of traders achieve breakthrough results! The Bible of Options Strategies is the definitive reference to contemporary options trading: the one book you need by your side whenever you trade. Options expert Guy Cohen systematically presents today's most effective strategies for trading options: how and why they work, when they're appropriate, when they're inappropriate, and how to use each one responsibly and with confidence. The only reference of its kind, this book will help you identify and implement the optimal strategy for every opportunity, trading environment, and goal. © Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

"Guy Cohen is the master when it comes to taming the complexities of options. From buying calls and puts to iron butterflies and condors, Guy explains these strategies in a clear and concise manner that options traders of any level can understand. His chapter on options and taxes is especially welcomed (and needed). The Bible of Options Strategies is a straightforward, easy-to-use reference work that should occupy a space on any options trader's bookshelf." –Bernie Schaeffer, Chairman and CEO, Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. "The author delivers clarity, insight and perception making learning about options a joy, and practicing the art of making money that much easier: truly a bible from a guru." –Alpesh B. Patel, Author and Financial Times Columnist "Guy Cohen truly makes learning about options easy in this fact-filled guide. Bullet points make for a quick and enlightened read, getting to the heart of what you really need to know about each options strategy. This book is a must for any serious trader's library." –Price Headley, Founder, BigTrends.com Pick the right options strategies...implement them step-by-step...maximize your profits! Introducing today's first and only comprehensive reference to contemporary options trading! OptionEasy creator Guy Cohen identifies today's popular strategies...and tells you exactly how and when to use each one and what hazards to look out for! It's all here.... Basic Strategies including Buying and shorting shares, calls, and puts. Income Strategies including Covered Call, Naked Put, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Long Iron Butterfly, Long Iron Condor, Calendar Call, Diagonal Call... Vertical Spreads including Bull Call Spread, Bull Put Spread, Bear Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Ladders... Volatility Strategies including Straddle, Strangle, Guts, Short Butterflies, Short Condors... Sideways Strategies including Short Straddle, Short Strangle, Short Guts, Long Butterflies, Long Condors... Leveraged Strategies including Call Ratio Backspread, Put Ratio Backspread, Ratio Spreads... Synthetic Strategies including Collar, Synthetic Call, Synthetic Put, Synthetic Straddles, Synthetic Futures, Combos, Box Spread... ...and many more strategies... Plus essential tax-saving information, and more! No other book presents this much authoritative, current information on options trading strategies Covers all of today's best income, volatility, leveraged, synthetic, and sideways market strategies Discover why each strategy works, when it's appropriate, and how to use it—step by step Includes a full chapter on tax issues associated with options strategies By Guy Cohen, whose OptionEasy application has helped thousands of traders achieve breakthrough results! The Bible of Options Strategies is the definitive reference to contemporary options trading: the one book you need by your side whenever you trade. Options expert Guy Cohen systematically presents today's most effective strategies for trading options: how and why they work, when they're appropriate, when they're inappropriate, and how to use each one responsibly and with confidence. The only reference of its kind, this book will help you identify and implement the optimal strategy for every opportunity, trading environment, and goal. © Copyright Pearson Education. All rights reserved.

The science behind creating portfolios that adapt to market changes "After ten years of poor stock market returns and yet great bond and gold returns, there is a real thirst for an all-weather portfolio in a high-risk period. Dick Stoken builds that diversified portfolio and also introduces some timing methods to improve returns and lower risks. This is a very timely and useful book." -Ned Davis, Senior Investment Strategist, Ned Davis Research, Inc. "Dick Stoken's Survival of the Fittest for Investors is a masterful and unique dissection of what makes the market tick. It represents an indispensable and brand-new approach for the serious investor. A must on every investor's reading list." -Leo Melamed, Chairman Emeritus, CME Group "I selected Stoken's Strategic Investment Timing as the Best Investment Book of the Year in the 1985 Stock Trader's Almanac; Survival of the Fittest for Investors will be a leading contender for Best Investment Book of the Year in the upcoming 2013 edition." -Yale Hirsch, founder, Stock Trader's Almanac About the Book: Just as the animal kingdom is composed of many species, today's financial systems are composed of a multitude of independent participants, all over the globe, all influencing the whole. Survival of the Fittest for Investors breaks down the science behind the behavior of these market participants to present a definitive system for building profitable portfolios based on the concept of natural selection. This advanced guide to the cutting-edge science of complex adaptive systems in financial markets tells you where to find and how to track the evolutionary instability underlying these markets. It shows how, with heightened insight and a powerful algorithm, you can survive and thrive in volatile markets by following the simple principles of evolution. Award-winning and critically acclaimed author Dick Stoken punches holes in the outdated, Newtonian cause-and-effect paradigm and helps you see financial markets from a Darwinian perspective, where they function as complex systems that have the ability to adapt. By using his state-of-the-art algorithm, Stoken demonstrates how you can use agent-based modeling to assess the actual way markets behave in order to maximize the upside of your asset allocation. Stoken shows that variation is the key to profitability by using three real-world portfolios, each balancing four major asset classes going back thirty-nine years. Each portfolio clearly demonstrates how to reap consistently impressive profits with lower-than-market risk-regardless of your investment style. Whether you take conservative, traditional, or leveraged positions, this book helps you create portfolios of equities, debt, gold, and real estate that have proven to beat the S&P 500 by up to 22.5 percent! After opening your eyes to the science of complex adaptive systems and the vitality of punctuated equilibrium, Survival of the Fittest for Investors helps you implement the know-how into nuts-and-bolts results by equipping you with such practical tools as: A 1-year/6-month algorithm for accurately simulating evolutionary fluctuations in markets A cutting-edge allocation strategy that takes advantage of our natural "herding" instinct Tips for recognizing and enduring "bubbles" Without Survival of the Fittest for Investors, the evolution of investing may leave your wealth behind.