December 2001 


Lessons From The Legends Of Wall Street (269 pages, $25 hardcover, 2000, ISBN 0793137152), by Nikki Ross, published by Dearborn. 

The subtitle of the book is "How Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Phil Fisher, T. Rowe Price, and John Templeton Can Help You Grow Rich." Five of the investing world's greatest legends share their advice and success strategies for becoming and staying wealthy. For the first time, their investment wisdom is condensed into three easy-to-follow steps for investing in today's markets. The "how and why"  behind their investment decisions is detailed from interviews, research, and the writings of these great investors. In an easy-to-understand style, interlaced with anecdotes, quotes, and colorful descriptions, the author brings out biographical information relative to their careers. Included is a checklist to determine if stocks qualify for purchase.

Dearborn, A Kaplan Professional Company, US orders: 800 829-7934, international orders: Dallas French, 312 836-4400, fax 312 836-1021, www.dearborn.com
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The Mentally Tough Online Trader: A Sanity Guide For The Totally Wired Investor (233 pages, $15 hardcover, 2000, ISBN 0793138094), by Robert Koppel, published by Dearborn. 

In an age when online trading is faster, cheaper, and available to anyone with a computer, the ability to be mentally tough is more important than ever before. You must establish a goal, adopt a personal course of action, and act on a consistent basis. You need to be able to respond to the volatility of the market, making necessary adjustments and refinements as conditions and experience warrant. Without the proper psychological training, it's easy  to be caught in the undertow. The most successful online traders are psychologically strong; they don't panic when the market suddenly drops, and they don't kid themselves into thinking the markets will climb forever. They have confidence, discipline, and mental toughness regardless of market conditions.

Dearborn, A Kaplan Professional Company, US orders: 800 829-7934, international orders: Dallas French, 312 836-4400, fax 312 836-1021, www.dearborn.com
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Guide To Mortgage-Backed And Asset-Backed Securities (876 pages, $89.95 hardcover, 2001, ISBN 0471385875), by Salomon Smith Barney, edited by Lakhbir Hayre, and published by John Wiley & Sons. 

Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) and asset-backed securities (ABS) are the largest sector of today's bond market, with billions of dollars of securities traded every day. They constitute the core holding of almost all US institutional fixed-income investors. This guide is an ideal training tool and resource for investment professionals, institutional investors, pension funds, hedge funds, and all others looking for clear and concise treatment of this multifaceted subject. The MBS and ABS market has become a key area for institutional investors. Let this guide provide you with the fundamentals, characteristics, and insights you need to fully understand -- and capitalize on opportunities in -- today's transformed MBS and ABS marketplace.

Wiley Book Order Department, 800 225-5945, 732 469-4400 ext. 2497, www.wiley.com

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  Rocket Science For Traders (250 pages, $69.95 hardcover, 2001, ISBN 0471405671), by John F. Ehlers, published by John Wiley & Sons. 

This guide develops unique indicators to view the market from a new perspective and helps expand the use of traditional indicators to achieve more precise computations. An introduction to the science of digital signal analysis is quickly followed by an explanation of the two main "modes" of the market, trend and cycle, plus what tools to use while trading in these modes. The book moves from the basic building blocks to the heart and soul of this technical analysis method. Unique indicators are discussed. Filters are thoroughly described. Whether you're looking for "cookbook" codes to help you begin trading or new analysis tools, once you have read this book, you'll be able to view the market from a new perspective.

Wiley Book Order Department, 800 225-5945, 732 469-4400 ext. 2497, www.wiley.com
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  InvestBeyond.com: A New Look At Investing In Today's Changing Markets (237 pages, $18.95 softcover, 2001, ISBN 0793138175), by Victoria Collins, Ph.D., with a foreword by Charles R. Schwab, and published by Dearborn. 

It's no secret that investing is different today. Ideas about how securities operate in the New Economy are changing. Paradigm shifts are never easy; many traditionalists refuse to let go of the past, yet many of today's new investors lack the experience of living through a true bear market. InvestBeyond.com provides a middle ground -- drawing from the past while maximizing the opportunities of the future. This work shows how to balance the dotcoms and the notcoms, how the Internet changes the way markets behave, and what it means to you, along with a variety of other investment opportunities in the New Economy. 

Dearborn, A Kaplan Professional Company, US orders: 800 829-7934, international orders: 
Dallas French, 312 836-4400, fax 312 836-1021, www.dearborn.com 
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  The Pied Pipers Of Wall Street: How Analysts Sell You Down The River (234 pages, $26.95 hardcover, 2001, ISBN 1576600831), by Benjamin Mark Cole, published by Bloomberg Press. 

This is a story of compromised relationships and inherent conflicts of interest on Wall Street. It traces the pivotal role of securities analysts -- those experts who work for the big brokerage firms and analyze a company, look into the future, and recommend whether to buy a stock. Today, these professionals are among the influential stars of Wall Street. This work gives readers a close-up picture of how things really work. This is a cautionary tale of the everyday deception that resides in too many "buy"; recommendations from the analyst, the true story of the fundamental conflict of interest that is routine for the securities business. It is also a lesson and a warning to the millions of individual investors who trust and rely on brokerage analysts for objective guidance. 
 

Bloomberg Press, 100 Business Park Dr., PO Box 888, Princeton, NJ 08542-0888, www.bloomberg.com/books/index.html
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