"Dr. Nigel Da Costa Lewis has produced the most exciting volume ever on operational risk modeling. It is a must for students, practitioners, risk managers, and senior executives. . . I feel this work is the first step in revolutionizing the discipline. Other books in this field tell...
Competitive advantage in banking comes from effective use of technology
TheHandbook of Banking Technology provides a blueprint for the future of banking, with deep insight into the technologies at the heart of the industry. The rapid evolution of IT brings continual change and demand for investment — yet...
Everything you need to know to begin acquiring properties––now!
No matter what obstacles you think you face, real estate still offers you multiple money making opportunities. In The Beginner’s Guide to Real Estate Investing, successful investor and author Gary Eldred presents the tools and...
DONALD TRUMP BECAME a billionaire in real estate by making a series of incredibly creative and successful investments in New York City properties. He is now the largest real estate developer in New York and is widely acknowledged to be one of the most brilliant real estate investing minds anywhere. For example, in the early...
All the information you need to manage your money wisely in one great guide
Looking to expand your knowledge of money management? This all-in-one resource is the tool you need. From dealing with debt and setting financial goals to starting a small business and planning your estate, this indispensable desk reference is bursting with...
Savvy companies recognize the value of a strong community. Think of Nike and its community of runners, Nike+, and you’ll quickly understand that creating and fostering an online community around a product or brand is a powerful way to boost marketing efforts, gain valuable insight into consumers, increase revenue, improve consumer...
"For those considering network storage consolidation, Straight to the Core walks the reader through both the how and why of IP and Ethernet's flexibility." Larry Boucher, CEO Alacritech
"A forward-looking work with excellent technical content. Orenstein knows his stuff. ...enough technical meat to satisfy the engineers and...
Hands-on, practical solutions to save money by making smart energy changes
One of the best and most affordable strategies people can employ to combat global warming is to improve the energy and water efficiency of their homes. Energy Efficient Homes For Dummies provides homeowners with advice, tips, and projects to reduce costs,...
In order to establish and then maintain a successful presence on the Web, designing a creative site is only half the battle. What good is an intricate Web infrastructure if you're unable to measure its effectiveness? That's why every business is desperate for feedback on their site's visitors: Who are they? Why do they visit?...
AS A CONSULTANT, I WORK WITH MANY DEVELOPERS. At each client I get to meet a new team and see how they develop software. I ’ ve seen great teams, and I ’ ve seen teams that are so broken they have never had a successful project. Over the years I ’ ve noticed that different teams along this success continuum have different...
Recent years have witnessed the rapid expansion of the personal financial-planning market, with tens of thousands of new planners entering the field. In addition, numerous advisers in the banking, accounting, and insurance fields are beginning to offer planning services. And according to a report from the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of...
