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5 comments about Credit Derivatives: Risk Management, Trading and Investing (The Wiley Finance Series).

1. A well written and concise book. Geoff Chaplin has the ability to express complex concepts in a clear and lucid manner. One off the most problematic areas of credit is the area of correlation. Geoff does an excellent job of explaining the problems and developing solutions to include conventional solutions from the street.
   
   It is very apparent that Geoff has the practitioner's background to go along with the academic experience.
   
   An excellent teaching tool. Should be a part of anyone's book shelf involved in credit derivatives or with the aspirations of entering that field



2. This book gives a very good insight into the world of credit derivatives. The main products are decribed from a trading as well as from a pricing point of view. The software that comes with it, demonstrates various pricing methods as well as problems and deficits, these modells have.
   
   A must read for everybody who wants to get an insight into the world of credit derivatives.
   
   Well done!



3. I unexpectedly found myself working on a computer project for a credit derivatives desk. I bought several books (Bomfin, Tavakoli, Choudhry) about credit derivatives but found they limited their discussion to just the specific products (TRS, CDS, CDS Index, Baskets, Synthetics, etc.) and their pricing analytics. Chaplin's book is the only one I've read that provides a broader view of the credit derivatives market. For instance, when he discusses the vanilla CDS product he includes such detail as the ISDA based agreement that must be signed by both seller and purchaser, the history of how the terms of the agreement evolved, and how a 'credit event' defined in the agreement is actually settled.
   
   Chaplin's book is the 'how things really work' book of the credit derivatives market. A great resource.



4. Outstanding reference for serious traders, analytsts, and desk quants. Valuable insight into market structure, data sources, and practical implementation of pricing models. Overall I think the text is much better than its peer group for single-name credit derivatives with good overviews for CDS-Bond basis trading, CDS forwards and curve trading, Digital recovery and recovery oriented trading strategies.
   
   The material on correlation, baskets, and tranche trading is fine, but probably not that much better than many other texts, as the correlation space is already geared for a more quantitative crowd and there are many fine books that already cover that material.
   
   That said, for a practical approach with quantitative depth for single name trading, it is by far the best text on the market.



5. I bought this book following misleading title and comments posted here. What I expected the book to contain is not only ISDA documentation and some description of some types of CD but also how to model CD for pricing and hedging. Unfortunately even few formulas presented at the book are not correct (e.g. f. 9.10 at p. 86). The author does not explain how to calculate recovery rates (he seems to believe this is only an assumption without any link to balance sheet!) and does not mention about expected time CD holders have to wait for payoff in case of default. There are only timid attempts to give some approach for pricing models (without Monte Carlo method, Black-Sholes world, measurement of credit risk and explanation why investors should not pay much attention to credit ratings assigned to CD). Taking into account unwinding credit crunch emanating in part from inadequate risk pricing by shaming rating agencies, we should not model CD much based on date from any rating agencies. The book provides a reader with nothing but calculation of probability of default through transition matrices which don't depend on risk-free interest rates.
   
   I found only common wording in form of blah-blah and nothing more, some charts and math attached at appendix are absolutely irrelevant to the main text. Thus I feel disappointed with that I bought. It is not worth money I spent for it. I have rated this book with two stars due to ISDA documentation (it may help those who tend to deep into legislation) and description of some types of CD.
   Unfortunately there is a lack of good books covering CD modeling.
   If you are a quant, don't buy this book.

5 comments about 2,001 Innovative Ways to Save Your Company Thousands by Reducing Costs: A Complete Guide to Creative Cost Cutting And Boosting Profits.

1. `2,001 Innovative Ways to Save Your Company Thousands by Reducing Costs' is an invaluable book to any business owner who wants to make a larger profit. This book explains the importance of saving money wherever you can, and it teaches you how to transfer that idea from theory to practice. Cheryl Russell's book has a chapter on every area of your business that could potentially be more cost-effective. It explains how you can save money on everything from employee benefits, to advertising, to accounting. It then proceeds to show you how you can implement these ideas into your specific business field.
   
   When I first received this book, I read through it in order. However, any book that offers 2,001 solutions to any problem is bound to require more than one reading. One of my favorite things about this book is that it is so well-organized. Whenever I need to refresh my memory on any specific topic, I know exactly where to look. This terrific system of organization makes it easy for me to utilize the tips over and over, without worrying that I might have forgotten something. And when it all comes down to it, great suggestions don't amount to much if you can't remember them!
   
   If you are a business owner who wants to save as much money as you possibly can, I strongly urge you to buy this book. The ideas in this book have shown me exactly where I have gone wrong and why I sometimes seem to spend as much or more money than I make. This book makes me confident that my business will flourish, and I am sure that it will do the same for you.



2. The author has an impeccable way of relating Business issues to everyday language that Readers can understand whether they are managing the cost of a large corporation, small
   business, or one's personal life.
   
   The strategy of getting every worker/employee to take responsibility for cost savings at all levels of an organization or a business guarantees success in the long run and produces a more profitable organization. The author took great steps to provide the solutions managers needed to save thousands and reduce cost. Cost saving methods and techniques to make it happen are explicitly detailed in the book.
   
   Any chapter of the book can be referenced for subject matter that is of interest to the Reader . What better way to design this book so that Readers can go directly to the sections or chapters to resolve their most pressing business needs or issues.
   
   Even though this book is targeted to large and small companies, the author has a unique way of providing techniques/ tips that can also be used on a personal finance level.



3. Wow! What an excellent book. Or should I say what an excellent opportunity to save money! Cheryl Russell's "2,001 Innovative Ways to Save Your Company Thousands by Reducing Costs" book is right on track to help companies save money throughout their organization. She covers from A to Z on different areas to save your company real money. She lays it out like it is which makes implementing these great ideas a lot easier. I am looking forward to using some of her ideas in my Operations Management role for a manufacturing company.



4. As a small business owner, I have often seen books on saving money. I've even read several of them. There seemed to be a common bank where the material was being drawn from as they all seemed to be shades of each other. There is also a common `100 ways to' theme for everything in today's world, so I was surprised at the title of this book. It seemed unrealistic. However, as I worked my way through the material and found much of the material that I expected but then there was the rest.
   
   This book covers so much more than I anticipated. It's nicely laid out, breaking down the different areas where the savings can be found. It deals with cost cutting on the employee level, up to the department level, onto the industry level and then includes a section on the hidden or overlooked areas. The cost cutting includes the whole employee relations issues like staffing, employee benefits, trainings and employee productivity. In the second part the author moves onto ways to cut costs in various departments, including sales, shipping and receiving, accounting and production. At this point, the book becomes industry specific before going into areas that are often overlooked.
   
   At the end of the book there is an interesting section on theft, outsourcing, and litigation and even about getting help from unexpected places. The author finishes with a chapter on checking on how successful the process was - a `health' check on the company afterwards. I'd definitely recommend this book for anyone looking for the tried and true and the innovative ways to save money in their business.



5. Whether you are thinking of starting a new business or you work for or are in control of a major Fortune 500 company, this book should be on your shelves. It is a book that will cause the reader to readjust his/her way of thinking and encourage them to increase productivity in their lives as well as that of the business. One chapter that caught my attention immediately was the one focusing on "Customer Service", an area in which most companies have seemed to fall short on in most recent years. Ms. Russell tackles a very salient problem in the business community today. Customers are lost every day as a result of the poor quality of customer service in almost every industry. It is important to note however, that the quality of customer service is directly related to the morale and well being of the employees. Ms. Russell takes the time to even address specific industries and talk about outsourcing as an effective form of cutting costs, without increasing the debt in the long run. This book was organized so that the even the layman could understand, the Biz Wiz also helped clarify things that some would not understand so easily. I would recommend this book to a seasoned veteran as well as newcomers to the business industry.

5 comments about How to Attract Money Using Mind Power.

1. After reading "How To Attract Money Using Mind Power," I'm very impressed with the way James Goi Jr. has organized the book into concise, well-written, and easy-to-follow concepts, steps, and quotes. He presents the material in an interesting, straightforward manner that's both appealing and refreshing. Having read many self-help books over the years, I can say from my experience that too many authors are long-winded and preachy. What a refreshing change to read this book. Right to the point with no author ego getting in the way. I've already applied principles I learned from the book, and within a short time, work (interesting work, in fact) began flowing in, and work equals money. So I have to say this little book really delivers!How to Attract Money Using Mind Power



2. I have to admit, when I first saw the title of this book, HOW TO ATTRACT MONEY USING MIND POWER, I was skeptical, but the idea intrigued me so I decided to give it a try. James Goi Jr's simple, straightforward writing style made the book an easy read, and the concepts he outlined were so exciting I decided to try and put them into practice. I realized after reading the first few pages that I had a lot of work to do when it came to changing my "money attitudes." Like anything else, you get out of this book what you put into it, and while HOW TO ATTRACT MONEY USING MIND POWER will not work miracles overnight, I believe the exercizes it contains WILL work. Within a week of changing my money attitudes, I began to see an improvement in my finances, and more importantly, a substantial improvement in my attitude. I will recommend this book to my friends.



3. "How To Attract Money Using Mind Power" By James Goi Jr. is a gem of a book. I have read many books on mind power. So many are wordy with so much filler. Not this one! James keeps it simple and to the point. This is a book I will read over and over. Very highly recommended!



4. 
   This is a fantastic handbook that goes beyond attracting money; it inspires us to become the best that we can be, so that we can attract to us all that we are.
   
   This book is brilliantly designed to satisfy the logical mind, but more importantly, gives us the mystical secrets for creating, obtaining and holding on to wealth.
   
   If a picture says a thousand words, each word in this little book says a million!
   
   James Goi, Jr. has done all the work and research for us and bridged it in a coherent, easy to read manner. I predict this book will become a classic. If everyone had a copy of this book and followed the simple principles, life would indeed be abundant for us all, and the world would be a better place!
   
   Chandi Devi, editor in chief [...]
   
   Author, "From Om to Orgasm: The Tantra Primer for Living in Bliss"
   
   Co-host "The KarmaCaffe Spiritual Hour" [...]



5. After reading this extremely motivating , uplifting, thought-provoking, and inspirational book, I have been on a mission to implements its instructions. Truly, James, you have inspired me in a wonderful and rewarding new journey. I can hardly wait to reap the rewards and share with others! Thanks! May you keep going in helping others reach their money goals. Good job, well done.

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3 comments about Making Your Money Count.

1. This book is a must have. It will change your life with respect to the way you view money and finances. If you are a newly wed, a person in business, or even a student, this book has fundamental principles that will change your financial status for the better.



2. What a clear and concise message about proper money management. It is refreshing to finally be find a book about financial responsibility that helps a regular person immediately "get it", to quickly grasp an understanding of handling money matters the right way, no matter how much or little money or income a person has. This guy writes in a way that not only explains the basic how-to's and the why's, but also the consequences of dealing with money the wrong way. For anyone who wants to build a lasting financial legacy.



3. I have learned so much, and I am so thankful for people like Bishop Ulmer and their faithfulness.
   
   I really enjoyed this book. Some chapters are better than others of course, but overall it is excellent.

1 comments about Wake up and smell the profit: 52 (+1) Guaranteed Ways to Make More Money in Your Coffee Business.

1. I found John Richardson through his scratch2scratch blog. He accomplished something I,
   and many many other golfers only dream of, to shoot a perfect round of golf. I have been
   reading his golf blog for some time now and have been deeply affected by his insights and
   advice regarding not only golf, but life in general. I read his coffee shop book, because living
   in Hollywood, California, I am also a driven coffeeholic! This is the land of the quadruple
   (and larger) espresso and we take coffee consumption VERY seriously.
   
   I read this book hoping to learn more about one of my favorite subjects (coffee) with no
   intention of actually starting a coffee shop. What I found was a wealth of information about
   the coffee shop business and SO much more! I am an entrepreneur and record producer and
   have had some pretty reasonable success on MTV and in films and television. In the age of
   digital downloads and changing technology there is one thing that is more important than
   most everything else - HAPPY CUSTOMERS! John Richardson has (yet again) made it very clear
   that the basics to most ANY business is customer satisfaction, and the tools and attitdue he puts
   forth in in Wake Up and Smell The Profit are the fundametntal building blocks of ANY successful
   business. Not only is it a good read, but it could be considered a handbook for any entrepreneur
   that needs a refresher course or a wake up call. Thanks again to my favorite golf writer for more
   valuable information on business, life and of course coffee! Make mine a quadruple!
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1 comments about It's About Excellence: Building Ethically Healthy Organizations.

1. Remarkable and Extraordinary. Well-written and very useful. Do not let the slim look of the volume lead you to believe it is a fluff like a Ken Blanchard book. This is no "pop business" book. This is sage advice from someone who teaches it in an academic setting at a major university AND has a long history of success with the subject, material, and principles outside of the academy. I very much appreciate this book and I could use the information right away in my business.

1 comments about Revenue Recognition Guide 2008.

1. When I ordered this book, I was afraid that I would get something that basically repeated the literature already available from the SEC and FASB. While the concepts in the book are based on authorititive GAAP literature which is already available to me, I find the book useful in applying the guidance to specific situations which I face on a daily basis.