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There are over half a million high-net-worth individuals in the United States. Already 5 percent of them have private foundations, and interest in setting up charitable organizations is on the rise--due to the estate and tax-planning advantages offered by foundations and the growing desire of many to give back to the community. Creating a Private Foundation is a straightforward and authoritative guide for individuals and families looking at the pluses and minuses of creating a foundation, as well as for the advisers who serve these high-net-worth clients. It explains the reasons for establishing a foundation, the steps for setting one up, and tips for avoiding common pitfalls. Author Roger Silk covers the ins and outs of private foundations from the perspective of both philanthropists and the professionals who work with them.
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private foundation fundamentals.......2006-03-09
The book is more for donors than advisors. I does not provide enough of the necessary essential legally technical information.
Useful Primer.......2003-11-01
Unwitting new philantrophists sometimes end up with bureaucratic creatures that do exactly what the donor did not want. This book is full of practical advice on how to avoid unpleasant surprises if you set up a foundation of your own, such as finding out that you have no control over its activities.
It also gives a succinct review of investment problems. Foundations can potentially last for many generations. But they can easily mismanage themselves into oblivion in short order. The authors identify seven deadly investment sins.
For example, foundations don't need to frequently redeem their investments, but some mistakenly invest in liquid assets and lose returns as a result. They would be better off with non-traditional investments like private-equity, income producing real estate, hedge funds, and timber.
Many foundations fail to diversify, unwittingly taking on risk. THey start with stock from the founder's company and continue to hold a concentrated position, exposing themselves to the vagaries of that business. In 2002 the David and Lucille Packard Foundation was forced to cut its donations drastically when Hewlett-Packard stock fell.
IN short, an easy-to-read, useful guide.
Creating Private Foundation.......2003-06-16
A great great book to give to your existing Private Foundation clients, as well as those considering their options. The book hits on several key points among many others - which are the reason to formalize your investment policy statement(IPS) and donor intent issues. The author is correct that too often good intentions fail to result in effective results. It deals with other vehicles like charitable lead trusts (CLTs) and charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) as well as donor advised and support organizations. It is a big picture book not a technical how to for the attorney!
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Human Resource Management: Essential Perspectives, 3e offers practical coverage of basic HR concepts and practices, including the review of important laws and regulations as well as an overview of information that is commonly used by human resource professionals. This shortened version of the extremely successful Human Resource Management offers concise, streamlined content that is easy to use and moderately priced. Its focused coverage is ideal for individuals preparing for HR certification exams, Directors of HR and instructors who are seeking basic yet comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of HR concepts and practices. The text is presented in a format that is logical for numerous industries and professional organizations. Overviews, Internet resources, additional information, and suggested readings in every chapter provide users with synopses of every topic as well as direction on where to learn more. The global aspect of HR Management is addressed as it applied in other countries. Future managers learn lessons that they can apply domestically and around the globe.
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Good Resource.......2007-07-03
I brought this book to study for the PHR exam and to have as a resource. I self-studied for the exam with this book and the PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification. I recommend them both. It is laid out really well - with good charts, examples, and listing many websites to use for resources. I also like that the terms and definitions were listed in bold on this side of the pages. It is a good resource to have at the office.
Excellent one-stop resource.......2006-07-11
There's a reason this book is a standard in the field. It explains both fact and theory, in just enough depth, to support HR generalist efforts. The current edition -- for those of us who haven't seen the inside of a school for quite a few years -- features on-line resources that are particularly useful in work situations. Call it a textbook for OJT.
College Book.......2006-07-05
This book was delivered before the expected due date and was in great condition and a lot cheaper than the college book stores.
Read it for school.......2006-05-05
I (had to) read this book for school and it was definately worth my time. Working in a small (7 person) office, we had been lagging behind on HR knowledge. Having the resources this book provides within reach has helped us immensely. Highly recommended!
Worth the read.......2006-04-06
This book is worth the read. I use it as a desk reference for personnel issues.
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With concern about foodborne illness increasing among consumers, it is more important than ever for restaurants and foodservice operations to be able to assure customers that the food they are eating is safe. This book teaches basic food safety concepts and prepares readers for the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Examination.
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ServSafe Essentials w/Scantron.......2005-09-23
Not as informative as ServSafe Coursebook..Be careful which book you really need! Diffent ISPN numbers only by last two. Still informative and useful for taking ServSafe exam for certificate if working in food service sector.
Very Good Reference, must buy.......2003-06-10
This book was quite helpful for my the National Servsafe test. It was a good reference, and it had excellent chapter of the microbiology of food. If you really want to know the type of questions asked on the National Servsafe Test get the following which is on amazon.com:
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Both books are must buys.
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Never HIGHLIGHT a Book Again! Virtually all testable terms, concepts, persons, places, and events are included.look no further for study resources or reference material. Cram101 Textbook Outlines gives all of the outlines, highlights, notes, and practice-tests for your textbook. Only Cram101 is Textbook Specific. Cram101 is NOT the Textbook.
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Organising Strategy: Sun Tzu Business Warcraft
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This book may be the first of its kind in the world: relating metaphorically relevant segments of a 2,500 years' old classic Sun Tzu Art of War to insights gained through statistical analyses of a corporate database built through capturing CEO's perceptions of strategy processes within major publicly-listed ASEAN corporations (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia). This book is especially relevant to world management now that China - where Sun Tzu continues to be very much revered - is on the path to become by the 21st Century, the world's largest economy.
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Dongyang Woodcarvers.......2002-09-03
Economic anthropological study of a localized craft tradition. Dongyang wood carvers (but also carpenters and construction companies) have succeeded in esablishing a unique identity in national and international markets. It also helps us understand how the PRC's takeover and "socialization" of the woodcarvers' shops with their master-disciple traditions efectively destroyed the artistic autonomy of the craftsmen themselves.
Wonderfull.......1999-01-22
This is an excellent first hand portrayl of the the Dongyang County in China. Eugene Cooper, USC prof., spent 6 months in China studying the Dongyang County. This book is worth the money.
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With the opening of China and its admission to The World Trade Organization (WTO) China has given foreigners unprecedented access to its market. Low labor costs have attracted numerous foreign furniture companies to relocate to China in order to export inexpensive products to western markets. The country had a population of 1.27 billion as of 2001. It will reach 1/40 billion in 2010. According to the government's new policy, house ownership is encouraged. Chinese are now allowed to own homes for the first time in 50 years. In the five-year period that started in 2001, China will build 5.7 billion m2 of housing space. up from 15% from the previous years. The furniture industry will greatly benefit from the construction activity.
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Title: ASIA PAYMENTS/DFS TO LAUNCH CARD PROCESSING IN CHINA.(Asia Payment Systems Inc., DFS Group Ltd.)
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Date: March 1, 2005
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This digital document is an article from Wood & Wood Products, published by Vance Publishing Corp. on January 1, 1999. The length of the article is 2163 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: China's economic policies have enabled the nation to avoid the financial crisis rocking the rest of Asia and, if they continue to be astutely implemented, will allow the country to continue avoiding the woes of its neighbors. Its existing economic stability and vast potential for growth have made China attractive to the wood and wood products business. The country ranks second only to Canada in 1999 as a source of US furniture imports.
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Title: China emerges as major furniture player.
Author: George, III McMillan
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Wood & Wood Products (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1999
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Volume: 104
Issue: 1
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Date: November 1, 2004
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Title: Chinese furniture industry on center stage. (Editor's Page).(Editorial)(Brief Article)
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From the supplier: China will present a serious challenge to the leading position of the Canadian woodworking industry as the US' leading supplier of furniture imports. China has substantially improved its furniture manufacturing expertise, which already enjoys an advantage because of a large, low-wage labor force and an increasing use of global technology. US imports of Chinese wood, upholstered furniture and wood furniture parts increased by 840% between 1989 and 1997.
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Title: The door opens wide for Chinese furniture.(Editorial)
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Title: Furniture Imports: Opportunity or Threat?(Statistical Data Included)
Author: Hannah Miller
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Title: How to turn the import crisis into opportunity: a different viewpoint; market intelligence is the key to unlocking a successful China strategy. (A Different Viewpoint).(Industry Overview)
Author: Dr., Lei Spencer
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Date: June 1, 2003
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Issue: 7
Page: 49(3)
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