Cengage Learning
5 minutes to maximizing real estate technology; a desk reference for top-selling agents. (CD-ROM included)
Intended for real estate agents, this guide offers advice on selecting business software, contacting clients through digital media, taking digital photographs, advertising on-line, organizing digital files and contacts, and writing e-mails. Black and white photographs and screenshots are provided. The CD-ROM contains video demonstrations, templates, and links to vendor web sites. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Anthology of world scriptures, 6th ed.
Van Voorst (Western Theological Seminary, Michigan) designed the anthology to be used as a reader in a course surveying religions, but also as a guide for general readers. He presents the core spiritual texts of major world religions and a selection of new religions that relate to history, ethics, organization, ritual, and other aspects. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Applied social research; tool for the human services, 6th ed.
To introduce students in human services to methods of research, Monette, Sullivan and DeJong, all from Northern Michigan University, use examples from the field of human services to demonstrate the relationship of research and practice. They present material on ethical issues in research and various methods of sampling, measurement and analysis. The seventh edition adds features on goal attainment scaling, discusses handheld computers, and updates research results. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Auditing; a business risk approach, 6th ed. (CD-ROM included)
In this text/CD-ROM package, Rittenberg (accounting and information systems, University of Wisconsin-Madison) provides a hands-on introduction to the audit process within the context of business risk, looking at audit regulations, concepts, and practices as they apply in a technological, systems-oriented environment. This sixth edition integrates the understanding of business risk and financial reporting risk, and reflects changes in the regulatory environment. There is a new chapter on the integrated audit. This edition also reflects pervasive changes in the technology environment in which auditors work, and comes with a CD-ROM containing Version 9 of ACL Desktop Education edition, a well-known professional audit software used in public accounting, for use in completing end-of-chapter applications and ACL fraud cases found in a special appendix in the text. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Basic real estate appraisal; principles and procedures, 7th ed. (CD-ROM included)
This guide details real estate appraisal theory, practice, and techniques for students, professionals, and consumers. Recent Scope of Work changes of the Appraisal Standards Board have received special attention, and the text goes over all the topics in the educational requirements for state licensing. This edition has been updated to meet 2008 qualifying education requirements. It builds on the classical appraisal process and describes how this valuation model has been refined by the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. It outlines each step in the entire formal appraisal process and the skills involved. A chapter on appraising as a profession is incorporated, with details on education and experience requirements. A CD-ROM, with a student version of Bradford Technologies ClickFORMS appraisal software and exercises, is included for this edition. No bibliography is provided. Betts is a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser, a real estate instructor, and an economist. The late Ely was a Certified General Real Estate Appraiser and instructor and consultant in real estate education. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Business analysis & valuation using financial statements, 4th ed.
This MBA textbook introduces a framework for analyzing a company's business strategy, accounting rules, financial ratio and cash flow measures, and future performance potential, then shows how to apply the framework to a variety of decision contexts, all based on close analysis of financial statements. Chapter summaries, and inset boxes with key analysis questions enhance this well-organized text. Both authors teach business administration at Harvard. The fourth edition eliminates the chapter on debt financing. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Business analysis & valuation using financial statements; texts & cases, 4th ed.
This MBA textbook introduces a framework for analyzing a company's business strategy, accounting rules, financial ratio and cash flow measures, and future performance potential, then shows how to apply the framework to a variety of decision contexts, all based on close analysis of financial statements. The text is supplemented with detailed case studies attached to each chapter. In addition, over 300 pages of 17 in-depth case studies are provided as an appendix. Both authors teach business administration at Harvard. The fourth edition eliminates the chapter on debt financing. The online component contains SEC disclosure statements, current and past company data, and financial analyst data and forecasts, among other features. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Business English, 9th ed.
Guffey (business, Los Angeles Pierce College) and Seefer (business, Diablo Valley College) provide a textbook on the grammar and mechanics of English for those in business fields who need to review language skills to prepare for employment. They use an approach that builds from simple to complex and explains easier concepts, frequently-used ones, and then less-used concepts. This edition has updates on items relating to current events and new Editor's Challenge exercises. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Business finance.
This text combines fundamental concepts with lesson-based instructional design, and weaves in research opportunities, real-world features, financial calculations, case studies, and connections to other academic fields. Coverage progresses from the financial environment of business to international finance. Learning features include class-length lessons and lesson quizzes, teamwork activities, career profiles, ethics questions, boxes on global finance and technology, calculation exercises, and stock market activities. Each chapter includes a multimedia presentation event to offer students exposure to activities and measures of evaluation for different BPA, DECA, and FBLA competitive events. While the text is written specifically for high school students, a high level of motivation and academic sophistication is assumed on the part of the reader. According to the publisher, the text can be used at "an Academy of Finance, within a Finance Career Cluster Concentration, or as part of a business curriculum." Dlabay teaches business at Lake Forest College, and has taught in various high school programs. Burrow is a marketing consultant. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Business law; principles for today's commercial environment, 2d ed.
New to the second edition of this textbook is a section on sports and entertainment law, using cases involving well-known public figures. The legal topics covered on the CPA exam are highlighted throughout and updated to reflect the revised exam. The text is clearly organized and readable, using color highlighting of key points in the text to help the student focus, and inset boxes with additional cases or questions to expand and develop the meaning of the law under consideration. Each chapter concludes with a summary, questions, and case problems. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
California real estate law; text & cases, 7th ed.
This casebook covers standard topics discussed in a basic text or reference on real estate law, while incorporating the advantage of the case method. Emphasis is on practical application. In addition to covering standard topics, the book treats leases and deeds of trust, explains the nature and problems of damages for breach of contract to sell real property, and offers an introduction to environmental law problems. This seventh edition reflects recent changes in California real property law, and contains two new appendices with a total of 220 multiple-choice questions and answers. A glossary and a list of web sites are also included. The book is designed for use as a text in college real estate law classes, as a guide for real estate brokers and property owners, and as a quick reference for attorneys. Gordon, an inactive member of the California Bar Association, is retired from Golden Gate University. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
California real estate license preparation, 13th ed.
This 13th edition of an exam prep guide provides background on California real estate principles and reflects the most recent changes in California real estate licensure requirements. The guide contains more than 1,700 multiple-choice exam questions and three 150-question review exams, along with study and test-taking suggestions and an extensive, 30-page glossary. The chapter outline carefully follows the eighth edition of the publisher's California Real Estate Principles, by McKenzie, Lowell Anderson, and Cecilia Hopkins, but readers can use the book by itself or in conjunction with another California real estate principles text. Pivar is affiliated with College of the Desert. McKenzie is a real estate coordinator and instructor at College of the Redwoods. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Competing for advantage, 2d ed.
In this text for MBA and Executive MBA students, Hoskisson (management, Arizona State University) describes core concepts of strategic management that firms needs to use to meet the challenge of competing in the current globally competitive environment. He examines traditional strategic management topics, such as industry analysis, along with other important topics, such as corporate governance and strategic leadership, to help students prepare for a managerial career. Chapters are grouped in sections on four themes: strategic thinking, strategic analysis, creating competitive advantage, and monitoring and creating entrepreneurial opportunities. Learning features include chapter summaries and ethics questions. This second edition includes a new chapter on strategic flexibility and real options analysis. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
The concise Wadsworth handbook, 2d ed.
Packed with practical information for students and professionals (including those for whom English is a non-native language), this handbook is designed for desktop reference. It is organized and tabbed so readers can find information quickly, gives models of source documentation, provides exercises for self-testing, includes computer tips for writing and editing and even stays flat on the work surface thanks to the spiral binding. It covers the process of writing essays and developing academic strategies, recognizing and using sentence styles, understanding grammar and punctuation, handling spelling andmechanics, doing research and documenting resources. A chapter for bilingual and those writing in English as a second language includes a guide to grammar, style and editing. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Crisis intervention strategies, 6th ed.
Taking an applied, experiential approach, James (University of Memphis) presents general principles and skills of crisis intervention, and describes methods for handling different types of crises, such as sexual assault, chemical dependency, violence in schools and other institutions, and disasters. There is also a chapter on counseling human service workers experiencing stress and burnout. Detailed cases include scripts from real interventions, offering counseling students a good idea of what crisis workers encounter in actual crisis situations. This sixth edition discusses responses to recent events, such as the Virginia Tech shootings, and contains expanded information on multicultural issues and on using the Internet and telephone in crisis counseling. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Criminal justice organizations; administration and management, 4th ed.
This textbook explores the challenges of leading a police department, prison, district attorney office, or courtroom, specifically addressing problems associated with occupational socialization, political behavior, organizational conflict, and resistance to change. The fourth edition adds three chapters on organizational structure, employee supervision, and the evolving field of criminal research. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Criminal law and procedure, 6th ed.
A retired Florida judge and his son, who teaches at the University of Tennessee, survey the substantive criminal law from its common-law sources to its modern statutory development, and explain law enforcement procedures. The sixth edition reflects recent Supreme Court decisions on federal sentencing guidelines and search procedures, and appellate court decisions impacting the criminal court system. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Criminal procedure, 7th ed
Samaha (criminal law, procedure and justice, U. of Minnesota) presents this seventh edition introducing criminal procedures to undergraduates. Chapters explain and critically examine topics such as crime control in a constitutional democracy, searches and seizures, court proceedings, and self incrimination. Updates include coverage of the new Military Commissions Act, the nature and role of confessions, the privacy doctrine, and equality as a basic value and constitutional requirement in the law of criminal procedure. Case excerpts aid understanding and encourage critical analysis. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Digital desktop publishing.
Using a non-software-specific approach, this richly illustrated textbook teaches students the fundamentals of digital desktop publishing. Sample topics include importing graphics, understanding character spacing, using color, and designing newsletters. Information about designing for the Web is incorporated throughout the text. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
Doing the right thing; a real estate practitioner's guide to ethical decision making 4th ed.
Using plain language and plenty of case examples, real estate broker Long addresses some of the ethical issues commonly encountered by practitioners in this field. Early chapters provide an overview of moral reasoning and ethical systems. The second half of the volume deals with specific ethical issues, such as fair housing, stigmatized property, and environmental hazards. Long is the author of more than 18 textbooks. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
