Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine (MP3+Ebook)

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Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Unabridged edition (March 15, 2010) | English | ISBN-10: 1442300051 | Audio MP3 + E-book | 130 Mb
The #1 New York Times bestseller: a brilliant account—character-rich and darkly humorous—of how the U.S. economy was driven over the cliff. When the crash of the U. S. stock market became public knowledge in the fall of 2008, it was already old news. The real crash, the silent crash, had taken place over the previous year, in bizarre feeder markets where the sun doesn’t shine, and the SEC doesn’t dare, or bother, to tread: the bond and real estate derivative markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts. The smart people who understood what was or might be happening were paralyzed by hope and fear; in any case, they weren’t talking.

The crucial question is this: Who understood the risk inherent in the assumption of ever-rising real estate prices, a risk compounded daily by the creation of those arcane, artificial securities loosely based on piles of doubtful mortgages? Michael Lewis turns the inquiry on its head to create a fresh, character-driven narrative brimming with indignation and dark humor, a fitting sequel to his #1 best-selling Liar’s Poker. Who got it right? he asks. Who saw the real estate market for the black hole it would become, and eventually made billions of dollars from that perception? And what qualities of character made those few persist when their peers and colleagues dismissed them as Chicken Littles? Out of this handful of unlikely—really unlikely—heroes, Lewis fashions a story as
compelling and unusual as any of his earlier bestsellers, proving yet again that he is the finest and funniest chronicler of our times.

Review
No one writes with more narrative panache about money and finance than Mr. Lewis....[he] does a nimble job of using his subjects’ stories to explicate the greed, idiocies and hypocrisies of a system notably lacking in grown-up supervision....Writing in faintly Tom Wolfe-ian prose, Mr. Lewis does a colorful job of introducing the lay reader to the Darwinian world of the bond market. (Michiko Kakutani - The New York Times )

It is the work of our greatest financial journalist, at the top of his game. And it's essential reading. (Graydon Carter - Vanity Fair )

Superb: Michael Lewis doing what he does best, illuminating the idiocy, madness and greed of modern finance. . . . Lewis achieves what I previously imagined impossible: He makes subprime sexy all over again. (Andrew Leonard - Salon.com )

[A] strikingly original take that offers an enhanced understanding of the debacle....Since his first book, Liar's Poker, Lewis has tackled big, engaging stories...by finding and developing characters whose personal narratives reveal a larger truth. He's done it again. (Daniel Gross - The New York Times Book Review )

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Top 10 Recommendations for Entrepeneurship

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English | Audio MP3 | 33.6 Mb
A presentation by Guy Kawasaki, author of Reality Check and The Art of the Start, and founder/principal of "Garage Technology Ventures" (Venture Capital Firm).

If you are an entrepeneur with a larger purpose.. and you'd like a fresh, very modern approach to entrepeneurship, this 56-minute presentation is an eye-opening, crucial introduction to key components that many people overlook.

This is presentation is quick, to-the-point, and the information is entirely different than what you'll find in most seminars about making money.

These are principles inspired by John Doerr (of Kleiner Perkins), who is generally considered the most successful Venture Capitalist in history. They funded eBay, Google, Netscape, Amazon, and dozens of other companies that essentially made the Internet what it is today.

Guy is a product of that, and if you'd like to rub elbows with people in these circles, this is some of the best advice you can get, for only investing 55 minutes of your time.

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The Google Best Practices Guide

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English | PDF | 177 pages | 9,5 Mb
Doing business online for most of us depends on good search engine rankings. Today, that means ranking well in Google. With an organic search market share of over 57.1% and PPC click-through rates of 64.7% (some analysts put Google's search rates even higher) Your online marketing program may be dead in the water without good Google rankings. But with Google constantly changing their algorithms and filters how can you ensure your website stays at the top?

The only guide you will need to improve your Google rankings, the Google Best Practices guide contains information not found anywhere else. SEO techniques that have been proven through countless hours of testing on real domains. Here is the truth - this is not like your typical guide on search engine marketing. This guide contains real Search optimization information. We have thoroughly tested these optimization techniques and used them to build dominant sites.

Let's face it, there are many Search Engine "Gurus" out there who claim to be best buddies with Matt Cutts of Google and that he gives them the "secret inside information" no one else knows. I have one question when I hear this: How long do you think Google would keep Matt around if he was leaking "secret information" about the Google search filters and algorithms? I think Matt's response to these claims would be, "Who said that? Never met them."
Let's get down to it. This guide is 178 pages of packed up-to-date content. That's over 43,000 words. And I don't hold anything back from my testing lab of more than 500 domains. Here's a peak at what's included:

* SEO Is Dead - "Gurus" who don't understand SEO tell you SEO is dead. Their main objective is to sell you an inflated package of information you probably already know.
* SEO in a Box - SEO isn't difficult, it is understanding key factors and then doing them well. I outline a process which will give you better rankings for the terms which will earn you more revenue.
* The Title Tag. - Learn about this misunderstood weapon.
* Linking Strategies - Getting links isn't rocket science and it isn't about hiring someone overseas to submit your site to thousands of worthless directories. I will show you how to do it properly.
* Maximum "Google Love" - I'll show you how to setup your site to get the maximum Google Love. Even if you have no technical knowledge, I break things down so it is simple to understand and execute.
* Page Rank - The real Importance of Page Rank and how it can affect your rankings.
* Step-by-Step Web Development - Learn the proper step-by-step of web development to ensure your site meets the criteria of Google. Included is choosing a domain name, web hosting, site design, site structure, page size, content creation, keyword research, etc.

If you are ready to dominate the competition, then get the guide now.

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Network+ Guide to Networks, 5th Edition - 2010

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1024 pages | Publisher: Course Technology; 5 edition | English | PDF | ISBN-10: 1423902459
Knowing how to install, configure, and troubleshoot a computer network is a highly marketable and exciting skill. This book first introduces the fundamental building blocks that form a modern network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. It then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission, and security. After reading the book and completing the end-of-chapter exercises, you will be prepared to select the best network design, hardware, and software for your environment. You will also have the skills to build a network from scratch and maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot an existing network. Finally, you will be well prepared to pass CompTIA?s (the Computing Technology Industry Association?s) Network+ certification exam. This book explains concepts logically and in a clear, approachable style. In addition, concepts are reinforced by real-world examples of networking issues from a professional?s standpoint. Each chapter opens with an On the Job story from a network engineer. These real-world examples, along with Hands-on Projects and Case Projects in each chapter, make this book a practical learning tool. The numerous tables and illustrations, along with the glossaries, appendices, and study questions make the book a valuable reference for any networking professional

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Mum's Cooking for Lads Away from Home

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160 pages | Publisher: Fitway Publishing (March 25, 2006) | English | ISBN-10: 2752801998 | PDF
Cutting the gastronomic umbilical cord doesn't necessarily imply canteen catering or steady diets of junk food for those men living on their own. This pocket-sized guide written by Dominique Ayral and wittily illustrated by Jean-Pierre Cagnat shows that cooking well can be economical and enormous fun. It is full of hints and tips to add those personal touches of color, originality and zest that will impress dinner guests and friends alike!

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Mindfulness With Breathing : A Manual for Serious Beginners

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160 pages | Publisher: Wisdom Publications | English | ISBN-10: 0861711114 | PDF | 5.9 Mb
Any practitioner, after meditating for some time, inevitably wonders what meditation method the historical Buddha Shakyamuni himself used while beneath the Bodhi Tree. Many people understand that prior to his realization, Shakyamuni Buddha studied with many of great yogis of his time, but most do not know what method he ultimately found leads most directly to Nirvana. In Ajhan Buddhadasa Bhikku's book, Mindfulness With Breathing, the Thai meditation master provides practitioners with penetrating insights into the Anapanasati Sutta, the sacred canonical text which many believe is the most direct transmission of Shakyamuni Buddha's breath meditation methods. Combined with a concise translation of the Sutta itself, Mindfulness With Breathing is one of the best guides to Buddhist meditation practice available in the English language.

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How To Cheat In Photoshop CS5: The Art of Creating Realistic Photomontages

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464 pages | Publisher: Focal Press; (June 29, 2010) | English | PDF | ISBN-10: 0240522044 | 296 Mb
How to Cheat in Photoshop shows you how to cheat in two important ways. First, you'll learn a professional montage artist's proven-to-be-successful tips for getting the best out of Photoshop's many features quickly and efficiently, so that you can create work under deadline while still maintaining quality. Second, you'll learn how to make an image look like something else entirely, for those moments when stock imagery just won't do and you don't have the time (or funding) to set up a photo shoot. Photomontage master Steve Caplin has been a recognized leader in the world of photo manipulation for many years, and in this invaluable resource for designers, illustrators, retouchers, students, and graphic artists, he shows exactly what methods he uses to create stunning imagery used in advertising, publishing, print media, and more.

Fully updated to cover all of the new features in Photoshop CS5, this book is also backwards-compatible and can be used with any version of Photoshop. The accompanying DVD for Mac and PC contains over two and a half hours of video tutorials for additional training, and on the book's popular website www.howtocheatinphotoshop.com, you'll find even more resources such as an "Ask the Author" forum, sample images from other How to Cheat fans, and weekly challenges so that you can test your own skills and see where your creativity can take you.

* A complete How to Cheat in Photoshop CS5 learning package! Includes a fully updated book, a DVD containing all of the imagery used in the examples, over 2 ½ hours of video tutorials, and website featuring a reader forum where your questions will be answered by other readers as well as the author himself
* Includes hundreds of tips and project ideas to help you get started, whether you're working to a professional deadline or just for fun
* Packed with professional advice from a photomontage artist who makes his living creating surreal works of art - you're learning from the best!

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How to Interview Like a Top MBA: Job-Winning Strategies From Headhunters, Fortune 100 Recruiters, and Career Counselors

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256 pages | Publisher: McGraw-Hill | English | PDF | ISBN-10: 007141827X
Text presents today's best-of-the-best strategies and skills in an MBA-level interviewing how-to guide. Provides 100 Tough Questions and Sample Answers. Covers how to dress for an interview, what to say, what not to say, and more.

How to Interview Like a Top MBA presents interview strategies that help graduates of the nation's top business schools get the best jobs with the highest salaries. Provides 100 Tough Questions and Sample Answers. Interviewing for a job is more than answering questions. The most successful candidates are those who've done their homework, who come prepared with polished answers for every question, and who know how to steer the conversation where they want it to go. Now professional career coach Shelly Leanne--a Harvard graduate--teaches job seekers proven interview techniques taught at the nation's top business schools. How to Interview Like a Top MBA arms job seekers with: · Insights and advice from top corporate executives, headhunters, and MBA program administrators · Worksheets, charts, diagrams, and other valuable tools for creating a customized interview strategy and plan of action · Valuable lessons on how to read interviewer signals, take control of an interview, turn weaknesses into strengths, ask the right questions, and much more

From the Back Cover
Strategies for turning your next interview into an offer--as taught at today's leading business schools

Every job interview is a one-shot opportunity to dramatically improve your career and lifestyle. World-class MBA programs recognize this fact and now provide their students with detailed courses and coaching on how to dress for an interview, what to say, what not to say, and more.

How to Interview Like a Top MBA presents today's best-of-the-best strategies and skills into an all-in-one, MBA-level interviewing how-to. Featuring insights from Fortune 100 executives, headhunters, career counselors, and MBA graduates, this no-nonsense guidebook arms you with:

* Tips for highlighting your relevant skills and experience with concise, compelling, and well-structured answers
* Information you should know about an interviewing company, its industry, the position, and even the interviewers themselves
* Ways to directly address résumé weak spots or periods of extended unemployment--without apologizing!
* Techniques for identifying and highlighting transferable skills when you're looking to enter a new profession
* Worksheets, charts, and other hands-on tools for mapping out a powerful interview strategy and plan of action
* 100 sample questions you can expect to hear--with sample answers that can impress your interviewer

In today's ultracompetitive and uncompromising job market, the next position you get will set the tone for the rest of your career. Let How to Interview Like a Top MBAshow you how to develop the skills and confidence you need to enter each interview as a top candidate--and turn that interview into an exciting new job.

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Excellence in Communicating Organizational Strategy

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261 pages | Publisher: State University of New York Press | English | ISBN-10: 0791450333 | 6.3 Mb
Essays on how organizations effectively communicate strategy to optimize performance. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Effectively communicating an organization's strategy is at the heart of achieving high performance. Organizational strategy manifests itself in different ways, employing differing tactics at the competitive, crisis, marketing, research and development, manufacturing, training, management, and leadership levels. This book explores each of these processes and provides case studies in the ways in which excellent organizations perform in each of these contexts. The essays focus on the what, when, where, and how aspects of excellence in communicating organizational strategy and explore effective practices in large organizations like Microsoft, medium-sized organizations like E-land, and small firms within the pharmaceutical industry.

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