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The classic source for the technical analysis discipline now brings readers up to date in techniques and technology
Now, in this second edition of the classic text, expert Thomas Dorsey shows, step-by-step, how to create, maintain, and interpret your own point and figure charts. He explains how you can use your findings to track and forecast market prices and develop an overall investment strategy. Perhaps most importantly, he helps you develop confidence in the market and take decisive action at the appropriate time, rather than reacting after the fact. Dorsey also highlights new developments in the field and incorporates the use of recently developed software to track any market using point and figure methods. Written for both new and experienced P & F chartists, this updated edition of a technical analysis classic brings point and figure charting into the Internet age.
Thomas J. Dorsey (Richmond, VA) is President of Dorsey, Wright & Associates, a registered investment advisory firm that uses point and figure charting as its main source of technical analysis.
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Point & Figure Charting for STOCK TRADERS ONLY.......2007-05-03
Thomas Dorsey does a great job at explaining (in the first 50 pages) how the Point & Figure Chart is created, as well as some basic 'forms' that the charts can take. I read some of the reviews of this book thinking that as a Futures/Commodities trader (early stage/beginner) I would learn alot about Point & Figure Charting for Futures/Commodities. I was wrong. There are no more than 3 pages in this book regarding Commodities, and only insofar as they are underlying indicators for stocks that rely on commodity prices. So, if you want to learn about Point and Figure Charting, this is an ok book. There may be others out there that are better, as that aspect of this book served its purpose for me....which is P&F Charting APPEARS to be an excellent methodology for Trend analysis (big picture) for Futures/Commodities. However, if you are a Stock Trader then this book may have much more relevance to you. Not a bad book, just not appropriate for Commodities/Futures Traders.
In Defense of the Presentation.......2006-10-23
I find it hard to accept the reviews I have read about this book having poor explanations of the P&F concept, or that they are available elsewhere. Mr. Dorsey's book is first rate. I read this book when it was first released, and I find myself using it as a reference tool quite often. Mr. Dorsey's explanation of the NYSE Bullish Percent chart and how to use it and the Relative Strength charts in conjuntion with your stock selection is as plainly presented as if you were having a conversation with the man.
When you consider that he also has weekly podcasts that help explain how the P&F charts are used, I consider Mr. Dorsey to be THE authority on the subject of Point&Figure charting and this book is an excellent source for learning how to start P&F analysis.
Technical Analysis De-Mystified - Not.......2005-10-18
The other review on this date (wentraub) is not a book review but some random thoughts on investing. The Dynamic Asset Level Investing model is not even in the book but a paid service from Dorsey's website!!!!
How can Dorsy be one of Wall Street's saviest minds when his is in Virginia?
PnF charting is only one of many tool available to a Technician.
Technical Analysis De-Mystified.......2005-10-18
Technical analysts are becoming an endangered species on Wall Street. Major firms have long favored a fundamental approach emphasizing a nuts and bolts approach to company revenues, use of capital, and innovation. Scores of fundamental analysts closely follow individual sectors of the economy, scour SEC filings, and comment on daily developments pertaining to individual companies. Meanwhile a smaller cadre of 'technicians' churn out charts, graphs, and statistics that follow the ebb and flow of investor capital. Recently two well known full service brokerage firms decimated their already small contingent of technical analysts and another firm let go their star technician.
Academic studies on the efficiency of the markets to digest news and quickly reset the market value of securities have long questioned the value of Wall Street analysts to forecast future prices. If news is unpredictable, by definition, and the prices of securities adjust immediately, what is the point of a forecast. These studies have been particularly harsh on technical analysis. Technical analysis may not have helped its cause with a coded language of triple tops, head and shoulders patterns, Fibonnaci retracements, etc. It all begins to sound more like the Occult than analysis. This book blows away a lot of the smoke.
Tom Dorsey has given us a straight forward (if somewhat breathless) introduction to his method of technical analysis. His X and O charts record trends of buying (demand) and selling (supply) in the market. It is this dynamic imbalance, he contends, that is the primary determinant of value in the marketplace. The tendency for these trends to repeat over time represents the psychology of investors to buy or sell at critical junctures. For Dorsey fundamental analysis is useful in determining what company stocks should be owned. Then it is the role of the technician to determine when to buy and sell. Fundamental analysis identifies good companies. Technical analysis identifies good stocks. Good companies do things well. Good stocks make investors money.
The value of Dorsey's work is to help investors find sectors of the economy and securities that may be due for a reversal of fortune after extended periods of under or out performance. The bottom line is that he has developed a useful toolkit for the investor. A look at his Dynamic Asset Level Investing model [12/2004 - not in this 2001 book] that recommends areas to allocate assets (small capitalization stocks, Latin America, natural resources, energy, etc.) seems prescient just about a year later. Using ETFs (exchange traded funds) to develop a portfolio based on Dorsey's model would have inevitably led investors to a chunk of the best returns available for the period. This book should certainly be read by all investors who want an introduction to technical analysis and a better understanding of one of Wall Street's savviest minds. You may not want to be on the other side of too many of Tom Dorsey's trades!
Bait for online service.......2005-06-25
The book is too wordy - in fact the same information is more concisely presented and available for free at DWA website. To follow the method described you need to become a paying member of DWA. A free 2 week trail is also available at the site. This allows you to findout that to really understand and apply this method you need to take several of the $150 classes that DWA also provides. Also, the online service is really geared towards stock brokers (investment advisors).
Use the online course - its faster, cheaper and better.
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Fully revised and expanded, the Second Edition contains valuable tips, techniques, illustrative real-world examples, exhibits, and best practices. This handy and concise paperback will help you stay up to date on the newest thinking, strategies, developments, and technologies in supply chain management.
"Michael Hugos presents the core concepts and techniques of supply chain management in a clear, concise, and easily readable style for those desiring an introduction to the subject or for those wanting to refine their understanding and application of supply chain issues. The case studies and executive insights are very useful in illustrating how to effectively employ supply chains to enable companies to accomplish their business goals."
-Perry J. Gaid, Vice President of Purchasing, OneSource Facility Services, Inc.
"My company is involved in both manufacturing and distribution. Mr. Hugos's book provides a valuable framework of concepts and techniques that people at all levels of the company can use to organize and improve our supply chain management capabilities and tie them to our business strategy."
-Grant Watkinson, Ph.D., President, Coastwide Laboratories, Inc.
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"An excellent introduction into supply chain management . . . a book you should own and loan out to others frequently."
-Supply Management
"In clear and concise prose, this lean book outlines the most crucial tenets and concepts of supply chain management."
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The Wiley Essentials Series-because the business world is always changing...and so should you.
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Essentials of Supply Chain Management, Second Edition, shows busy executives and managers what a supply chain is and how skillful and imaginative supply chain management can transform a sometimes-sluggish process into a powerful, revenue-driving engine. This practical, accessible new edition features updated tips and techniques for maximizing supply-chain innovation strategies, as well as all-new ""From the Real World"" and ""Executive Insight"" examples, a new chapter on how to gain competitive advantage from the supply chain, and new sections covering the latest trends in supply-chain management. Michael Hugos (Chicago, IL) is the Chief Information Officer with Network Services Company, a $6.8-billion co-op that is wholly owned by 85 member companies. He has more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of information technology and has worked in supply-chain management for more than 10 years.
Customer Reviews:
Good Overview.......2007-09-28
This book provides a good overview of the basic principles of supply Chain Managment. After reading the book, I was able to directly apply the principles to solve several problems in supply chains I am dealing with in my supplier development job.
The principles are logically presented and backed up with examples that illustrate their application. I would recommend this book especially for people in Manufacturing or engineering who are trying to understand how to improve performance across a supply chain or how to make their supply chain management process more efficient and effective.
Buen libro para principiantes.......2007-06-06
Se entienden rapidamente los conceptos principales, un buen libro de comienzo en el tema.
Good "Executive Summary".......2006-11-03
One of the best primers I have read so far on SCM. While not a blue-print on how to implment SCM, it really does provide an excellent overview of the benefits of SCM and the steps a company would take to introduce SCM. One of the best sections of the book introduces new trends within SCM. This section alone made the book a good investment. Recommend it for top management looking to get a good, but basic understanding of SCM
Just as advertised.......2006-03-12
This book is a good overview and primer for anyone who is interested in learning what "Supply Chain Management" entails. It starts with a very basic definition and goes into specifics as the chapters progress.
A beginners' guide - but also the practitioners' handbook!.......2005-10-21
This book gives a wonderful and very thorough overview of the practice of Supply Chain Management.
The author starts off by explaining the objectives of SCM; the drivers that govern a Supply Chain; the conflicting demands of "efficiency" vs "responsivenes"; the variables that the Supply Chain manager would constantly need to juggle with and optimize keeping in mind the market segment that they are serving.
Later he goes on to discuss about the business operations (plan, source, make, deliver) that constitute a supply chain and the technology choices that are available in today's world to solve these problems. The real-life concerns of performance targets, budgets and ROI are also discussed.
The author provides an abundance of "Real Life Examples" and "Executive Insights" that demonstrate how these principles are being used (and in many cases pioneered!) by various companies in different industry segments.
This is NOT a book that goes into excessive quantitative analysis or depth in any subject. Rather it is an overview that is extremely useful for beginners (like myself) who want to get a grasp on this subject. It is probably THE first book you should read on SCM - and again, also the book you would use to summarize your concepts and put them to practice!
The author's fluid writing style and simplicity in his choice of words (no fancy buzz words that make you want to run away!!), make it a pleasure reading this book.
Don't worry - you really can't lose out by buying this - it is worth every penny (and much more) of its cost! Happy reading :-)
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Essentials of Cost Accounting for Health Care Organizations, Second Edition is a comprehensive text that applies the tool and techniques of cost accounting to the health services field. It is an essential tools for all professionals who need to deal with the challenges of managing health facilities in a difficult economic environment. The new edition has an increased emphasis on managed care as well as a new computer-based component.
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Accounting Essentials, 2nd Edition
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Accounting Essentials 2nd Edition A Self-Teaching Guide In the time it takes to commute back and forth to an accounting course, Accounting Essentials, Second Edition can show you how to master basic record-keeping procedures and learn how to protect assets, inventory, and payroll—all in the comfort of your own home. So, it's not surprising that over 80,000 people have already used the first edition to learn the fundamentals of accounting and bookkeeping. Working at your own pace, you'll become familiar with every step of a typical accounting cycle—from initial transaction through the final preparation of summary statements. You'll actually teach yourself how to journalize transactions, post to ledgers and summarize information in periodic financial statements by filling in sample documents, ledger sheets, and financial statements. Once you've mastered the basic procedures, you'll learn how to apply them in specialized situations like merchandise accounting, payroll accounting, accounting for inventory, and controlling assets. This revised edition features updated information on tax rates, taxable payroll income for FICA, and an appendix showing how you can use your computer to handle common accounting transactions. More than 80 Wiley Self-Teaching Guides teach practical skills from accounting to astronomy, microcomputers to math. Look for them all at your favorite bookstore!
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TAIT Essentials Office 2003- Standalone Package (2nd Edition)
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A career guide and a reference tool--in a single source!
Internal or external consultant, novice or expert, you've probably heard about performance consulting, a high-impact approach that blAnds old-fashioned facilitation skills with cutting-edge process and outcome analysis. You want to gain the expertise necessary to identify why an organization is out of alignment, what interventions will correct these problems, and how you can measure your consulting success.
Everyone in the performance improvement industry should have a copy of [Hale's] book sitting on their desk for easy reference at all times.
--Gwen Nichols-White, training manager, Siemens Medical Systems
This remarkable book is your skill-builder and resource guide. The step-by-step Fieldbook shows you how to make the professional transition to a performance consulting career.
You'll use this guide to:
- Define and describe your consulting skills
- Determine the costs and measure the effectiveness of your consulting process
- And much more!
Hale has done an outstanding job in this book of contributing to everyone's use of performance technology.
--Danny Langdon, president, Performance International
The Fieldbook details the techniques you need to conduct performance interventions and offers a customizable collection of worksheets, flowcharts, planning guides, and job aids. You'll use these resources to structure your presentations, to ensure clear communication, and to build client confidence.
Employees don't need to learn more; they need to perform better. And as a performance consultant armed with Hale's Fieldbook, you will have the tools you need to effect measurable enhancements in performance.
Make the transition to performance consultant today!
The Fieldbook enables you to:
- Analyze an organizational environment
- Diagnose performance problems
- Identify barriers to performance
- Select appropriate interventions
- Measure intervention success...and much more!
Customer Reviews:
Very Good Resource for those who work with Performance.......2000-03-07
Judith Hale's book-title should not put off those who don't have the job-title "Performance Consultant". Anyone who is required to determine how performance can be improved--HR Development Professionals and Trainers, especially--will benefit from the tools and worksheets she shares.
The last five chapters of the book detail her techniques and share some of her tools for determining the source(s) of performance problems, identifying interventions that will improve performance, and instruments to help measure the results of the improvement. Her book sits on my shelf within easy reach, and gets used often.
Required reading for new Performance Consultants.......1998-11-25
Judith Hale is a proven professional in the field of human performance consulting, and in this book she generously shares her depth of knowledge and experience. Most valuable, I think, she accurately portrays the potentially overwhelming complexity that is characteristic of effectiveness in (a) assessing human performance levels, (b) diagnosing prevailing barriers to higher levels of performance, and (c) designing and delivering "whole system" interventions that can achieve the desired improvements. She also speaks candidly about the crucial relationship and alchemy that must exist between consultant and (manager/executive) client.
Judith has developed numerous tools and techniques to aid her in her own consulting work, and she presents many of them in this book in the context of her full and accurate perspective of effective human performance consulting in action. Even professionals that have been working in this field for years will find tools and techniques that can enhance their work.
I have put this book to the test as a "tool for learning" and I works beautifully. As a 20-year veteran consultant in this field, with much of my current work focused on developing new candidates to do this important work, I have used Judith's book as required pre-reading and as a tool for facilitating workshop activities. It has become required reading for all serious learners, and a regular part of our development programs. I heartily give The Performance Consultant's Fieldbook "two thumbs up."
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One of the first attempts to present a comprehensive study of legal translation, this book is an interdisciplinary study in law and translation theory. It is not bound to any specific languages or legal systems, although emphasis is placed on translation between common law and civil law jurisdictions. The main focus is on the translation of texts which are authoritative sources of the law; examples are cited primarily from statutes, codes and constitutions (Canada, Switzerland and Belgium), as well as instruments of the European Union and international treaties and conventions. Dealing with theoretical as well as practical aspects of the subject matter, the author analyses legal translation as an act of communication in the mechanism of the law, thus making it necessary to redefine the goal of legal translation. This book is intended for both lawyers and linguists, translation theorists, legal translators and drafters, legal lexicographers, as well as teachers and students of translation.
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Best Book I've Ever Read.......2001-12-04
I am a huge astronomy nerd and I must say that cannot learn well by reading. I have a hard time choosing books which explain things the way I can understand them. That doesnt mean I need things simplified for me, I can understand complicated things much better. Anyway, this book covers topics in the area of stellar birth and death, and black holes. It is an absolute MUST HAVE for a hard core astronomy person such as myself. If only it was written sooner... Im sure there have been changes since 1979... oh well. The book is packed full of knowledge and the author tells the process of starbirth not too slowly or quickly, but just right. Definately the most informative and EASY TO READ astronomy book Ive ever read, hands down.
Any astrology fan should read this........1999-08-30
This book has it all. Wanna know about supernovas, it's in there. How about the complete life cycle of stars? It's in there. And of course there is the title subject, black holes. Provides a very simple yet extremely in-depth theories about relativity and space time.
LEARN THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE.......1999-06-15
Learn how the stars were formed, universes are created and the life cycle of a star until IT DIES and: becomes a BLACK HOLE and all time is consequentially WARPED because of this. Is the universe expanding or contracting???? You decide.
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What are black holes? They may be bridges into other universes or pathways into the past or future. They infinitely warp space and time, allowing nothing to escape: not matter, not even light. They are stellar corpses that have crushed themselves into oblivion, seemingly suspending the traditional laws of physics. The Big bang may have peppered the universe with primordial black holes, as small as protons but as massive as mountains. The universe itself may be disappearing into the final black hole. Black holes (BHs) and their warping effect on spacetime are described, beginning with a discussion on stellar evolution that includes white dwarfs, supernovas and neutron stars. The structure of static, rotating, and electrically charged BHs are considered, as well as the general theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, the Einstein-Rosen bridge, and wormholes in spacetime. Attention is also given to gravitational lenses, various space geometries, quasars, Seyfert galaxies, supermassive black holes, the evaporation and particle emission of BHs, and primordial BHs, including their temperature and lifetime. The author's engrossing, non-technical explanations are enhanced by numerous illustrations.
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