Archive for July, 2009
From Publishers Weekly
The Golden Rule is limiting in one sense, say Alessandra and O’Connor, who last collaborated on People Smarts, because it assumes all human beings are alike. The authors propose instead a Platinum Rule, “Do unto others as they’d like done unto them,” and concentrate on how to read people better so as to use the rule to succeed in business and industry. At the start, they posit four behavioral styles: directors, who are forceful, competitive, decisive; socializ (more…)
Platinum: A Life in Music [BOX SET] [LIMITED EDITION]
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The four-CD box-set Platinum was released to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Elvis’s death. While much of the material here is made up of familiar hits, there are also 77 unreleased performances spread over the set. Of course, unreleased doesn’t necessarily mean better. The original versions of “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Rip It Up,” and “That’s All Right” are so firmly embedded as the foundations of rock & roll that the new versions here add little luster. But what makes Pl (more…)
Standard Catalog of Stocks & Bonds (Standard Catalog of Stocks and Bonds) (Paperback)
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Scripophily, collecting old stock certificates, is the fastest growing hobby in America. It touches elements of many different collectible areas including numismatics, paper, and advertising. This comprehensive pictorial price guide for world stocks and bonds has a heavy U.S. focus and provides more than 6,500 listings with prices and detailed descriptions, and more than 2,500 illustrations of certificates. Discover the history of stocks and bonds and how t (more…)
Pokémon Platinum: Prima Official Game Guide (Paperback)
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Welcome back to the Sinnoh region where there are even more mysteries and challenges to unlock! We take you back to Sinnoh in the Official Pokémon Platinum Strategy Guide, with detailed walkthroughs, game play tips, and places of interest! Explore the new Battle Frontier, and check out our detailed strategies for beating the new Frontier Brains. A fully-loaded, all-inclusive Pokédex completes this all-in-one strategy guide, with information on moves, locati (more…)
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In recent years, metals have been among the safest and most lucrative investments around, but they are not entirely risk free. Before you begin investing or trading in metals, you need authoritative information and proven investment strategies. You need Precious Metal Investing For Dummies. This straightforward guide eases you into the precious metals market with sound advice on trading and owning these profitable investments, including gold, silver, plati (more…)