Fire Away: Fielding Tough Questions with Finesse

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Fire Away! is a valuable tool for helping executives find the best response for any type of question. It incldues an entire chapter devoted to questioning in crisis situations giving the reader the right answers for every tough question situation.

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Tools to persuade by bringing out the heart to the matter.......1999-11-19

An effective although somewhat intense journey into effective communication. Engages you in its diverse subtance and stylish flair. Trains you to how to deal not only with audiences but people and relationships in every type of situation. Not to be defensive but proactively lead the train of thought towards your target.

Book Description

Over the past years, business schools have been experimenting with distance learning and online education. In many cases this new technology has not brought the anticipated results. Questions raised by online education can be linked to the fundamental problem of education and teaching, and more specifically to the models and philosophy of education and teaching.

Virtual Corporate Universities: A Matrix of Knowledge and Learning for the New Digital Dawn offers a source for new thoughts about those processes in view of the use of new technologies. Learning is considered as a key-strategic tool for new strategies, innovation, and significantly improving organizational effectiveness. The book blends the elements of knowledge management, as well as organizational and individual learning. The book is not just a treatment of technology, but a fusion of a novel dynamic learner (student)-driven learning concept, the management and creation of dynamic knowledge, and next-generation technologies to generic business, organizational and managerial processes, and the development of human capital. Obviously, the implications of online learning go far beyond the field of business as presented in this book.

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The easiest to read, most comprehensive debt book ever.......2007-05-07

I bought three debt books the last time I was at Amazon. They were all good, but this was the most comprehensive in easy to read format and sentences that it made things easy to develop a plan from this book. I already passed it on to two other people.

great information - but use with caution.......2006-12-14

This book is full of great information on high to prioritize your financial life in terms of debt reduction, retirement saving and other saving. But the advice assumes the reader has a fair amount of discipline (i.e., ability to budget and constrain extraneous spending). The book goes into great detail on how to balance debt reduction with maintaining financial flexibility, maintaining good FICO scores, etc. But far too many people who are deeply in debt (and seeking help from books like this) have a spending habit that needs more drastic surgery than this book gives. So, I would say this book gives outstanding advice, but only for a subset of the public who have the right discipline. For many folks, the more drastic "surgery" advocated by cheerleaders like Dave Ramsey will be more effective.

Thorough unbaised advice.......2006-02-03

I have known Liz Weston for years as a journalist and have always found her to be very thorough and no-nonsense. This book is no exception. It's well researched with unbaised and sensible strategies for dealing with debt. I had the opportunity to interview Liz on my internet radio show EverydayWealthRadio recently about the book and she clearly has great advice on this topic. She addresses things like 401k loan, pros and cons of different types of debt, and the common questions I hear from consumers,

The Credit Repair Kit: Understanding Your Credit Reports : Protecting Your Legal Rights : Correcting Credit Bureau Mistakes : Rebuilding Your Credit

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The Credit Repair Kit: Understanding Your Credit Reports : Protecting Your Legal Rights : Correcting Credit Bureau Mistakes : Rebuilding Your Credit
John Ventura
Manufacturer: Dearborn Trade Pub
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The Inside Secrets of Credit Restoration: A Step by Step Guide for Repairing Your Credit Right From Home

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The self help guide
A wealth of great information!
Easy and interesing book to read
A successful self help guide
A must have for people who care about their credit

The Inside Secrets of Credit Restoration: A Step by Step Guide for Repairing Your Credit Right From Home
Michael A. Jones
Manufacturer: Pagefree Publishing
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ASIN: 1589610849

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Establishing and maintaining a good credit rating has and always will continue to remain, a challenging activity for many people in America today. Whether you are seeking access to large or small loans, obtaining a checking account at your local bank, renting retail or residential property, or even putting the winning touch on an employment opportunity, having good credit is continuing to become more important in diverse areas of our lives. In fact, it has become a way of life! This book exposes the well-kept secrets of successful credit restoration companies, and will help you to restore a positive credit rating. If you have been looking for an easy to read, simple step-by-step guide that has a practical approach, one that makes sense and gives you results in a relatively short period of time, then your search is over.

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The self help guide.......2003-09-10

A vote of thanks to the author of The Inside Secrets of Credit Restoration. I have use the information in this book to restore my credit by removing unfavorable entries and getting rid of alligator spending habits. Having good credit is very very important much more than you can imagine. To achieve this goal of excellent credit is not as difficult as you may think just follow the step by step instruction as outlined in the book. Like I said I have restored my credit, and at present I am working on my brothers' credit which already is starting to look pretty good. This book was recommended to me now I am introducing it to you. If you care about your credit I urge you to try this guide.

A wealth of great information!.......2003-09-05

The book was easy to read. The work sheets were easy to follow and had great tips to prevent identity theft. I think that everyone who has credit problems, should get a copy of this book. The credit repair steps are easy to follow and the work sheets are written in large font for a simple display. Great book...don't delay, go get it!

Easy and interesing book to read.......2003-08-19

I find this book to be very interesting and at the same time very helpful to those with credit problems. It gives good information on how to restore your credit. What I like about the book is that it breaks everything down step by step. It starts you with the first and most important; how to get your credit report. Then it walks you through the different steps. I found it to be helpful.

A successful self help guide.......2003-08-16

I found everything that I was looking for in this book. The book is easy to read and it is explaining every procedure step by step which made my life easier. It taught me everything in order to establish and maintain a good credit rating; from the importance of keeping an eye on my credit report, to understand and how to repair it. There are sample letters which were very helpful when I disputed an erroneous entry on my file.There is a lot of valuable information such as determining net worth and and preventing identity theft as well.I recommend this book to everybody who wants to know the importance of a good credit, maintaining and repairing it.

A must have for people who care about their credit.......2003-08-12

I have been seaching for a easy to read credit repair book for a long time without much success. But my search is over thanks to my friend who recomended this book THE INSIDE SECRETS TO CREDIT RESTORATION. It was recomended to me and now I am recomending it to you. This book is easy to read, to the point and full of information which I was able to use to bring my credit score to a favorable rating. I have cut back on my alligator spending and redirected all that extra funds towards paying off my credit cards. Like I said if you are concern about your credit this is truely a self help guide with step by step instruction on how to restore your credit.

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A must for the people who are trying to get finances managed
Happy in Irvine
satisfied in Irvine
Easy to understand and full of useful and practical advice!

The No-Nonsense Credit Manual: How to Repair Your Credit Profile, Manage Personal Debts and Get the Right Home Loan or Car Lease
Shaun Aghili
Manufacturer: I. L. S. Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0966116429

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A must for the people who are trying to get finances managed.......2000-05-09

You will gain a lot, there is a great deal of information in this book, If you have decided to put your financial life back together this is the starting point. A MUST for the people who need help.

Happy in Irvine.......1999-12-21

I read the No-nonsense Credit Manual and found it very helpful in cleaning up the "wreckage of my past". It has helped me to better plan for the future and it's very easy to understand. Thanks for all the help.

satisfied in Irvine.......1999-12-16

I recently read this book and found it very helpful. I have taken direction and started writing my creditors letters and had marvelous results. I have re-established my credit by getting a secured credit card and am very happy to say I am repairing my credit myself through reading this manual.

Easy to understand and full of useful and practical advice!.......1999-06-15

Shaun Aghili's "The No Nonsense Credit Manual" is by far the best do-it-yourself credit repair guide I've come across. He shares with his readers his own experience with credit disaster and the mistakes he made along the way. This book offers not only advice on getting yourself out of debt and cleaning up your credit, it also provides you with sample letters to send to creditors and credit bureaus for various situations. I found this book to be easy to understand and full of excellent advice. Whether you find yourself in "credit hell" or want to simply more knowledgeable about credit issues, this work is good reading.

The American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy: Everything You Need to Know About the Law, Your Rights, and Credit, Debt, and Bankruptcy

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good concise resource on credit issues

The American Bar Association Guide to Credit and Bankruptcy: Everything You Need to Know About the Law, Your Rights, and Credit, Debt, and Bankruptcy
American Bar Association
Manufacturer: Random House Reference
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0609809261
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Book Description

The average credit card debt per household is $7,500, and more than 1.6 million Americans file for bankruptcy each year. The American Bar Association Guide to Credit & Bankruptcy answers the questions people commonly ask lawyers about getting, keeping, and repairing credit.

• Includes major new requirements of the bankruptcy reform bill, in effect October 2005
• Topics include credit card debt, bankruptcy, and other forms of debt such as home mortgages, auto loans, and e-loans.

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good concise resource on credit issues.......2007-09-10

This is a succinct summary of a variety of credit related topics. It is easy to understand and suitable for a general overview of the topic. Written by the American Bar Association, an authoritative source.

Your Rights As a Consumer: Legal Tips for Savvy Purchases of Goods, Services and Credit (Layman's Law Guides Series)

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Your Rights As a Consumer: Legal Tips for Savvy Purchases of Goods, Services and Credit (Layman's Law Guides Series)
Marc R. Lieberman
Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
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Binding: Library Binding

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Credit Where Credit Is Due: A Legal Guide to Your Credit Rights and How to Assert Them

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Credit Where Credit Is Due: A Legal Guide to Your Credit Rights and How to Assert Them
Glen. Walker
Manufacturer: Henry Holt & Company, Inc.
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ASIN: 0030423511

It's None of Your Business : A Consumer's Handbook for Protecting Your Privacy

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A Political Soliloquy. Not one useful idea about privacy.
Very Well Written
Worth every penny!
A user friendly guide to privacy!
Must-have for any one concerned with privacy in their lives

It's None of Your Business : A Consumer's Handbook for Protecting Your Privacy
Larry Sortag
Manufacturer: Peanut Butter Pub
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ASIN: 0897168569

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It's None of Your Business is the most consumer-friendly, powerful, and informative book written on protecting and regaining your privacy. It points out not only the problems associated with our loss of privacy, but includes literally a warehouse of strategies and solutions. The book also addresses those most at risk, including women, the elderly, victims of stalkers, and those with significant assets. It contains complete sections discussing what to do in the home, at work, in public, in school, on the Internet, on the phone, at the bank, at a store, using the mail, dealing with insurance companies, travel, and investing. It provides extensive background material showing where the risks are, how to minimize them, and how to develop a plan of action to protect yourself, your identity, your credit, and your family. The author also provides incredible insight into the root causes of the problem, showing government and big business plans for the future in a cash-less society, where the government has instant access to your bank account and big business controls everything you are allowed to purchase. He comments on the collusion between business and government for complete control of your health care, finances, employment, transportation, education, social, and professional life, and even where you live. The greatest value of the book however, is that it is crammed with solutions, from controlling who has access to information about your private life and where you live, to what information goes into the major data banks, to what to do to protect your assets. Strategies are spelled out in layman's terms that everyone can understand. Unlike many books that give out a little information and leave you needing more, this book provides details about how to control the dissemination of every type of personal information you can imagine. It also contains an excellent resource section listing dozens of books, organizations, web sites, and newsletters to keep you informed and to help with your personal plan of action.

Because the author has spent over 15 years in the database consulting business, he is well versed in the potential for errors in huge data files that are kept on everyone. He addresses the problem of finding the files containing your personal data and then how difficult it is to extract information from them whether they be in big business or government agencies' computers. He notes that it is easy to get into a database, but very difficult, if not impossible, to get out of one. He also discusses how difficult it is to correct information that is contained therein. He includes strategies for improving the accuracy of personal data files and ways of stopping the addition of new data into the files. He also includes a discussion of the Y2K computer bug and its impact on the proliferation of inaccurate data. He suggests ways of preparing yourself and your family so that necessary information is available to medical personnel or financial institutions should data be lost or made unavailable because of loss of electricity or other essential services. Because data in these huge files is so important and yet so difficult to monitor, the author provides a wide range of options and strategies to take back control of one's personal information, so that it is accessible to them and truly their own, not subject to the whims and mistakes of large impersonal bureaucracies. He also discusses in great detail how to protect personal data on one's own computer so that it is not available to everyone else and so that it is safe from viruses and other programs that are capable of stealing or altering it when the owner is unaware. He suggests a variety of programs and strategies that anyone can implement at low cost to protect themselves while surfing the Internet or doing other online transactions.

Not only are there strategies for taking back control of personal information, but the author delves into the larger issues of freedom and control. He provides great insight into the inner workings of business and government agencies, showing their true plans and schemes for the manipulation of the consumer. He shows how you can short circuit these plans so that you can lead a life of your own choosing, free from dictatorial controls and constraints. He provides information about private banking, health care, employment, investing, and normal everyday purchases. Because most people are unaware of the myriad of resources out there for providing everyday needs without public disclosure to the world, the author lists dozens of ways the average person can live their life completely normal, but without revealing to the world all the intimate details, thereby maintaining the right to make their own decisions about what is right for themselves and their families. No other book does such a complete job of providing strategies and plans for gaining back control of one's own identity and life.

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A Political Soliloquy. Not one useful idea about privacy. .......2006-01-18

Don't waist your money. From cover to cover Larry Sontag tells about who is watching and how these evil men will use this information against you. I wouldn't mind that if he gave one useful bit of information on how to avoid the problem. I would recommend "How To Be Invisible" by J.J. Luna or "Bulletproof Privacy" by Boston T. Party (although it is out of date, he still gives good advice.) Also "You and the Police" by Boston T. Party is a valuable read.

Very Well Written.......2003-04-06

In a field of poorly written and researched books, this one has an abundance of detailed info on what's going on in the world of personal privacy. Maybe he includes a bit too much revolutionary political zeal, but I found a great deal of practical guidance I can use to secure my private life in these rapidly changing times.

- Jimbo

Worth every penny!.......2002-08-23

This isn't for the paranoid. Its for those who aren't paranoid enough.

This one is a keeper.

A user friendly guide to privacy!.......2001-12-09

I have read and re-read this practical and very useful book. I continue to reference it regularly and have implimented many of the techniques Sontag recommends. His suggestions regarding computer security have been particularly useful and his in-depth knowledge of banking and finance are right on! I highly recommend buying this valuable book.

Must-have for any one concerned with privacy in their lives.......1999-03-17

This eye-opening and extremely informative book accomplishes two things. First, it alerts the reader to the incredible amount of privacy we sacrifice in our daily personal and business lives. More importantly, you will learn what to do about it! The revelation for me was the fact that privacy and convenience are usually inversely proportional. So some of the tips and techniques will have you saying "oh darn - I can't do that anymore!" However, when you truly realize that most of your life is an open book for anyone who wishes to pry into it - you'll feel enlightened and empowered by the vast amount of information this book contains. It runs the gamut from issues regarding privacy at work, financial affairs, computer, communications, and more. There is also an excellent resource section at the end to enable you to explore further into the world of privacy. Whether you're concerned about Big Brother, being stalked, or simply of the mind that in this technology age it's increasingly vital to keep one's business private and secure, None Of Your Business is a must read.

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Your consumer credit rights
Douglas R Stanton
Manufacturer: Major Books
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ASIN: 089041016X

Your Rights As a Consumer: Legal Tips for Savvy Pruchasing of Goods, Services and Credit

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Your Rights As a Consumer: Legal Tips for Savvy Pruchasing of Goods, Services and Credit
Marc R. Lieberman
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ASIN: 1564140830

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