This is Not Your Parents' Retirement: A Revolutionary Guide for a Revolutionary Generation
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 This is Not Your Parents' Retirement: A Revolutionary Guide for a Revolutionary Generation
Patrick P. Astre
Manufacturer: Entrepreneur Press
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ASIN: 193253153X

Book Description

The world has changed. Shouldn’t your retirement strategy follow suit?

You’re destined for a longer, more active retirement than any generation before you – and you want the cash to do it in style. Forget nest eggs. There’s a revolution afoot in retirement planning, and expert Patrick Astre divulges the investment secrets that create multiple income streams for life.

This is more than a retirement book. Astre names names – the best mutual funds, stocks, bonds, insurance products, tax strategies and more! He becomes your personal financial advisor. Follow his advice and accumulate million to ensure your financial freedom.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Good view of the modern situation.......2005-08-28

I think he really means grand parents, not parents. Or, then again, what he is really referring to is perhaps only a dream of what should have been. At any rate, the old story is going to work for a giant company, working your entire life for that same company, married (forever, no divorcing), 2.4 kids, retiring at 65 and kicked the bucket five years later.

Instead, my parents worked for the same company for 30 years, the company got sold, both companies had too many people and my father was out of a job in his late fifties. His company retirement plan was out the window. You had best plan for a life with some ups and downs like this. And Mr. Astre does an excellent job of presenting you with the options that exist in today's world. He talks about all the different kinds of investing, the implications of the IRS being your partner for life, basically he covers the classical approach to financial planning the will work for some people.

I particularly like his twelve 'Prosperity Points." These are things like protecting yourself from Lawsuits, Audit-Proofing your Tax Return. My only complaint would be that it doesn't go quite far enough. He needs a few more points. I'd suggest:

13. Divorce - If you're male, your savings, retirement, etc. get wiped out. If you're female, you don't get anything. Sound stupid, go talk to ten divoced people.

14. You plan to spend your retirement driving around the country in your motor home. Today oil is $67 a barrel. Suppose it goes to $200 and fuel is $10 a gallon, do you still like that motor home?

15. Retirement is fun. Nursing homes for the last few weeks/months/years are not, and they are very expensive.

16. Can you retire? I can't. I started my own business and work 50-60 hours a week, but then take off 3-4 months a year. I haven't touched savings.

Organization Development: Principles, Processes, Performance (Publication in the Berrett-Koehler Organizational Performanc)
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 Organization Development: Principles, Processes, Performance (Publication in the Berrett-Koehler Organizational Performanc)
Gary N McLean
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Bridging the gap between heavy theory and heavy practice, "Organization Development provides an emphasis on performance and results in addition to an overview of tools, techniques, and processes. Covering basic steps such as marketing, start-up, planning, and evaluation, the book includes a comprehensive discussion of implementation from the individual level to the global. The book gives consultants, managers, and students of the field a holistic perspective into the full range of values that organization development has to offer.

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5 out of 5 stars Well-balanced, realistic, and inclusive.......2007-09-04

I used this book in North American, North African, and South Asian cultures, and found it very useful. Examples from various cultures, case studies, ethical dilemmas, and easy to understand language helped my students understand the OD process. Also, whenever I read about Gary's expereinces in cross-cultural settings, I end up reflecting on my own experiences, which helps me learn a lot. The text of this book also helps me challenge my students' beliefs, stereotypes, assumptions, and cultural values. THANKS!

5 out of 5 stars IMPRESSIVE IN SCOPE AND DEPTH-A FIRST-RATE TEXT........2006-01-23

This book is developed around an Organization Development Process (ODP) Model and is based on the action research model-the organizing approach for doing OD. The ODP model consists of seven phases:
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The book devotes six chapters to implementation (intervention). These center on the following levels:
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The organization of material is rigorous and clear. There is a liberal use of figures and tables. The writing is highly accessible. Emphasis is placed on practical applications.

The book includes a glossary and references. This book is impressive in scope and depth, and reflects the distinguished background of McLean.

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Nitrates and Nitrites in Food and Water (Ellis Horwood Series in Food Science and Technology)
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    		Nitrates and Nitrites in Food and Water (Ellis Horwood Series in Food Science and Technology)
    Michael J Hill
    Manufacturer: CRC
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    Binding: Loose Leaf

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    From the Introduction With regard to nitrate and nitrite, the perceived hazards are to the ecological balance in rivers and lakes, and to human health. Increased nitrate levels in river water lead to increased growth of algae and consequent decrease in the level of biologically available oxygen (BAO). In extreme forms, the algae form unsightly blooms on the water surface, and the BAO level falls below that necessary to support fish and other animal life. At this extreme, there is little dispute that efforts should be made to restore the ecological balance, and this is best achieved by reversing the increase in nitrate concentration that caused the problem. The health hazards are less clear, but include the risk of methaemoglobinaemia in young infants and the possible risk of gastric cancer, particularly in certain high-risk patient groups. These health risks have led to legislation to control the exposure of humans to nitrate from drinking water and as a food additive . . . What can be done about this and how can the problem be solved (if, indeed, there is a problem)? It is normal practice to add nitrate and nitrite to food as a cosmetic and as a preservative. Is this necessary? If so, how much do we need to add? Are there alternatives? What effect does added nitrate have on total nitrate exposure of humans? . . . In this book, we have attempted to answer, or at least to give the background to, some of the questions. . . .

    How to Prepare for a Pandemic: and Other Extended Disasters
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    We have been repeatedly warned by leading medical professionals and government health officials that a severe influenza pandemic is a very real possibility, with potential global death tolls exceeding 100 million. We are told that a pandemic will likely last 12-18 months in multiple waves, and to expect widespread social disruption. We are told that we need to stockpile non-perishable food and water, as our food supply chain and utilities may become severely degraded or completely inoperative. Yet there is little information available from them on how families can prepare for such a long term traumatic event.

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