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Advantages: Good advice, balanced
Disadvantages: Sometimes sounds a little patronising; not much regarding pensions

...know exactly how to sort your life out" tone, there is a wealth of valuable information in this book. I found the balance of the book about right in terms of debt management, savings, investments and other financial problems. A lot of books tend to focus on investments, when for a lot of people, this is a long way off being realistic. In terms of practical advice, a major theme is changing your mindset to becoming more financially responsible and ...
...the first chapter "Money and Your Mind". Alvin proceeds to discuss consumer debt and how to get out of it, how to make a start at saving, and how (or whether) to get onto the property ladder. The latter is really useful as it made me realise the various expenses involved in buying a house - there's a few that many people wouldn't think of. The advice about saving a decent deposit is particularly salient in the current credit crunch. There's a 2 ... Read review

Advantages: Entertaining, interesting and informative
Disadvantages: Requires a basic prior knowledge of Poker.

Although the card game of poker has been played in various forms for nearly two hundred years now, it's popularity here in the UK has soared over the past twelve months. This could be due to more accessabillity to the game, via both the internet and widespread television coverage of major and celebrity tournaments. This popularity has resulted in a surge of poker related products being sold. Poker sets and chips were sold in record numbers last ...
...spending too much time playing poker when he should have been studying. He went on to become a jornalist, writing articles for many publications - mainly "Chance" magazine, and the men's magazine, "Esquire". Bellin's father, somewhat embarrassed by the route his son's life has taken, simply refers to him as a "failed astrophysicist" ! Primarily, however, Andy Bellin is, and has been from the age of eight, a poker player. In "Poker Nation", Bellin ... Read review

Advantages: improved technical knowledge which is necessary to be a sofisticated trader
Disadvantages: -

Come in to my trading room: The Author has revealed some of the Great Trading secrets, this book is different from others in many ways... Unlike other stratergy books this book discusses more specific and detailed techniques that helps your way to becomming more Sofisticated Trader !!! unlike other books in the market, this is not the book which is very heavy on 'Concepts' and loose on Specifications. where as, Showing the sign of Honest teacher ...
...trading and the path to make substantial money through Trading. the technical details provided in the simplest language so as to make it ease for reader to get the gest with minimum efforts. All in all a rare book with great information content !!! must read for a day trader Thank you ... Read review

Advantages: Simple to understand, clear, self tests at end of each chapter
Disadvantages: None

...to cover different types of law and what type of laws apply specifically to businesses. As I have never specifically studied law I was glad to find a lot of the vocabulary to be clearly explained, with relevant examples to aid your understanding. I also find that just reading a making notes can become boring and I actually take longer to learn if I am doing this continuously. Therefore the text book had a section at the end of each chapter to help, ...
...text book as simple to understand, with many many examples and an excellent resource to studies in this area. It is aimed at those with know real understanding to Business Law to those who just need reminding of key areas within it. Good luck with your studying!! :-) ... Read review

Advantages: Easy to read, full of great ideas
Disadvantages: none

...you are having problems with money or need to get out of debt or just want to know if you are doing the right thing with your money this is the book for you. The book is written in a really easy to read style and explains what you need to do in order to ensure that you pay off debts effciently and have enough money to manage if you are made redundant etc. The advice is sensible and is explained clearly. If you have seen the TV programmes you will ...
...is alot easier to bear when you cant hear the irritating accent and the advice is just as good. It is better in fact as it is more general rather than applied to a specific case study which is what he does in the programme. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is struggling to pay bills or who wants to save up to buy something expensive. Happy reading!! ... Read review