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Inside The Black Box The Simple Truth About Quantitative Trading Rishi K Narang Praise for Inside the Black Box «In Inside the Black Box: The Simple Truth About Quantitative Trading, Rishi Narang demystifies quantitative trading. His explanation and classification of alpha will enlighten even a seasoned veteran.» ?Blair Hull, Founder, Hull Trading & Matlock Trading «Rishi provides a comprehensive overview of quantitative investing that should prove useful both to those allocating money to quant strategies and those interested in becoming quants themselves. Rishi's experience as a well-respected quant fund of funds manager and his solid relationships with many practitioners provide ample useful material for his work.» ?Peter Muller, Head of Process Driven Trading, Morgan Stanley «A very readable book bringing much needed insight into a subject matter that is not often covered. Provides a framework and guidance that should be valuable to both existing investors and those looking to invest in this area for the first time. Many quants should also benefit from reading this book.» ?Steve Evans, Managing Director of Quantitative Trading, Tudor Investment Corporation «Without complex formulae, Narang, himself a leading practitioner, provides an insightful taxonomy of systematic trading strategies in liquid instruments and a framework for considering quantitative strategies within a portfolio. This guide enables an investor to cut through the hype and pretense of secrecy surrounding quantitative strategies.» ?Ross Garon, Managing Director, Quantitative Strategies, S.A.C. Capital Advisors, L.P. «Inside the Black Box is a comprehensive, yet easy read. Rishi Narang provides a simple framework for understanding quantitative money management and proves that it is not a black box but rather a glass box for those inside.» ?Jean-Pierre Aguilar, former founder and CEO, Capital Fund Management «This book is great for anyone who wants to understand quant trading, without digging in to the equations. It explains the subject in intuitive, economic terms.» ?Steven Drobny, founder, Drobny Global Asset Management, and author, Inside the House of Money «Rishi Narang does an excellent job demystifying how quants work, in an accessible and fun read. This book should occupy a key spot on anyone's bookshelf who is interested in understanding how this ever increasing part of the investment universe actually operates.» ?Matthew S. Rothman, PhD, Global Head of Quantitative Equity Strategies Barclays Capital «Inside the Black Box provides a comprehensive and intuitive introduction to „quant“ strategies. It succinctly explains the building blocks of such strategies and how they fit together, while conveying the myriad possibilities and design details it takes to build a successful model driven investment strategy.» ?Asriel Levin, PhD, Managing Member, Menta Capital, LLC
Creating a Million-Dollar-a-Year Sales Income. Sales Success through Client Referrals
In Creating a Million-Dollar-a-Year Sales Income, Paul McCord sets out a detailed, yet flexible course of action that has been proven to generate referrals in virtually any sales system or environment and in any industry. This easy-to-read reference guide features compelling real-world examples of common mistakes and solutions that will transform lost opportunities into real prospects. Create the referral base that guarantees success!
Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough. Reinventing The Customer Experience
Praise for Chocolates on the Pillow Aren't Enough «Jonathan recognizes that in today's Internet-fed, savvy-consumer world, it is the people-to-people connections, regardless of price point, that differentiate a customer's experience. Gimmicks come and go, but without sincere and caring people delivering the overall experience, from start to finish, well, it's true–chocolates on the pillow are not enough. A great read!» —David Neeleman, founder and CEO, JetBlue Airways Corporation «If you don't work for your customer, you're not doing your job. Who better to turn to for lessons in great customer experiences than Jonathan Tisch? He has long been one of the most respected leaders in travel and hospitality, and when it comes to treating all customers like guests, to put it simply, he gets it. And then some.» —Millard S. Drexler, Chairman and CEO, J. Crew Group «What brings customers back to my restaurants? Why do viewers watch my TV show? It's more than Bam! It's delivering a kicked-up customer experience. Tisch is the guy who knows how to do this best. His book gives the inside scoop on how to excite your customers and bring 'em back for more.» —Emeril Lagasse «Attention to detail, passion, and dedication are a few of the things that made me successful as an athlete. Jonathan knows that by doing the same in business, you maximize the customer's experience and outscore the competition.» —Tiki Barber
Shooting Digital. Pro Tips for Taking Great Pictures with Your Digital Camera
A unique, full-color guide to the art of taking amazing photos with a digital camera Aimed at photographers of all levels and ranges of interest, this new edition of Aaland's popular guide takes readers beyond the technology of the latest cameras and equipment to teach them the unique aesthetics of the digital image. Helpful examples explain how to take full advantage of RAW file formats, JPEG 2000, panorama automation, and more. Mikkel Aaland (San Francisco, CA) is an award-winning photographer and author whose photography has been published in magazines and exhibited around the world.
The CISA Prep Guide. Mastering the Certified Information Systems Auditor Exam
This is the first commercially available book to offer CISA study materials The consulting editor, Ronald Krutz, is the co-author of The CISSP Prep Guide (0-471-26802-X) Provides definitions and background on the seven content areas of CISA Includes many sample test questions and explanations of answers More than 10,000 people registered for the CISA exam in 2002 CD-ROM contains annual updates to the exam so the book remains current for a number of years
The Impact Code. Live the Life you Deserve
"The future of Britain's self-esteem is safe in Nigel's Hands. He has an awesome presence which touches and transforms people's lives." —Jack Canfield, Co-author, New York Times #1 bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul series «I believe that Nigel Risner is the best speaker in the world. He excites, he challenges and most of all, impacts the lives of thousands of people to take action.» —David Taylor, Author of The Naked Leader “YOU made the difference Nigel and Wow!” —Kriss Akabussi MBE, The Akabussi Company “Not another self-help book?” I hear you cry. Well, for once no, definitely not just another self help book. You've probably tried, and more than likely been disappointed, by self-help books in the past. Why is that and why is this one different? Well here's the truth; the fault doesn't lie in the books you have read before, it lies with you. Only you can make a difference. It wasn't the books that failed to make an impact, it was you. Get over it. The Impact Code is a beautifully simple approach to life. So simple you will wonder why it never occurred to you to do it before. So, it's time to get off your butt and start living for yourself, for your dreams and for your life. Nigel Risner's approach is direct, sincere and devastatingly honest. If you follow the code, you will see and feel a difference in your life and the life of everyone around you. Your life is waiting for you to get started. All you have to do is crack the IMPACT Code and the world will, quite literally, be yours. The choice is yours; it always has been.
Everyone Has the Right to My Opinion. Investor's Business Daily Pulitzer Prize-Winning Editorial Cartoonist
In Everyone Has the Right to My Opinion, Michael Ramirez, the internationally known editorial cartoonist for Investor's Business Daily, offers a comprehensive collection of his award-winning cartoons, accompanied by an introduction to the images highlighted throughout the book. Each cartoon shows that a picture is worth a thousand words and transforms the news of the day into eye-catching, provocative, and hilarious images that draw people into the democratic process. His commentary on everything from the economy and markets to politics and international affairs offers a unique perspective on today's issues.
Millionaire Traders. How Everyday People Are Beating Wall Street at Its Own Game
Trading is a battle between you and the market. And while you might not be a financial professional, that doesn't mean you can't win this battle. Through interviews with twelve ordinary individuals who have worked hard to transform themselves into extraordinary traders, Millionaire Traders reveals how you can beat Wall Street at its own game. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this book introduces you to a dozen successful traders-some who focus on equities, others who deal in futures or foreign exchange-and examines the paths they've taken to capture considerable profits. With this book as your guide, you'll quickly become familiar with a variety of strategies that can be used to make money in today's financial markets. Those that will help you achieve this goal include: Tyrone Ball: trades Nasdaq stocks almost exclusively, and his ability to change with the times has enabled him to prosper during some of the most treacherous market environments in recent history. AShkan Bolour: one of the earliest entrants into the retail forex market, he trades in the direction of the major trend, rather than trying to find reversals. Frank Law: a technician at heart, identifies a trading zone, commits to it, and scales down as long as the zone holds. Paul Willette: has mastered a method that allows him to harvest some profits right away, while ensuring that he can still benefit from an occasional extension run in his favor. Order your copy today and beat the Street.
J.K. Lasser's Your Income Tax 2005. For Preparing Your 2004 Tax Return
America’s number one bestselling tax guide offers the best balance of thoroughness, organization, and usability For more than half a century, over 38 million Americans have turned to J.K. Lasser for easy-to-follow, expert advice and guidance on planning and filing their taxes. Written by a team of tax specialists, J.K. Lasser’s Your Income Tax 2005 includes all the outstanding features that have made this book the nation’s all-time top-selling tax guide. Your Income Tax 2005 is the book of choice for serious taxpayers who want to pay less on their taxes. Special features include: Usable tax forms Over 2,500 easy-to-use tax planning tips and strategies Easy-to-understand coverage of the year’s tax law changes Filing tips and instructions to help you prepare your 2004 return Quick reference section that highlights what’s new for 2004 Quick topic index to help pinpoint the biggest money-saving deductions Advice for customers whose use software or CPAs to file their taxes Plus as a new added benefit, J.K. Lasser’s YIT 2005 customers gain unlimited free access to numerous new online value-added bonuses at jklasser.com, including: Latest breaking tax news and law changes that could affect the amount of money you can save Answers to all of your tax questions in «Ask J.K. Lasser» Publication 17–the official IRS document that provides directions for personal tax filing for individuals–available in its entirety The latest tax forms from the IRS, which are instantly updated the moment an IRS change becomes official Interactive forms that can be filled out via computer, printed, and mailed in, saving you time and ink Links to online forms for filing your state taxes J.K. Lasser Institute has been the premier publisher of consumer tax guides since 1939, when Jacob Kay Lasser first published Your Income Tax. Since then, the guide has been published continuously for over 60 years and read by over 38,000,000 people. J.K. Lasser Institute spokespeople are regularly sought after as media tax experts. They regularly appear on such networks as CNBC, CNN, and Bloomberg and are featured in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Self Magazine, Houston Chronicle, the Chicago Tribune, and many more.
CCSP: Securing Cisco IOS Networks Study Guide. Exam 642-501 (SECUR)
Here's the book you need to prepare for Exam 642-501, Securing Cisco IOS Networks (SECUR). This Study Guide provides: In-depth coverage of every SECUR exam objective Practical information on Cisco security solutions Hundreds of challenging practice questions, in the book and on the CD Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine, and electronic flashcards Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including: Basic Cisco Router Security Advanced AAA Security for Cisco Router Networks Cisco Router Threat Mitigation Cisco IOS Firewall CBAC Configuration Cisco IOS Firewall Authentication Proxy Configuration Cisco IOS Firewall IDS Configuration Building Basic IPSec Using Cisco Routers Building Advanced IPSec VPNs Using Cisco Routers and Certificate Authorities Configuring Cisco Remote Access IPSec VPNs Managing Enterprise VPN Routers Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.