Physical Asset Management Handbook
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    Physical Asset Management Handbook
    John S. Mitchell
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    ASIN: 0971794545

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    This definitive handbook provides a practical how to for executives, managers, and team members charged with gaining maximum productivity and effectiveness from physical systems and equipment. The new Fourth Edition is a major update and expansion - almost 150 additional pages, or 40% - over the previous edition. The book is a top-to-bottom description of the processes, practices, technology, implementation, and results attainable with Physical Asset Management in a highly practical, experience-oriented, results-directed format. New material includes a chapter on lifecycle cost analysis; individual chapters on change management, leadership and organization; and greatly expanded information on metrics; work and stores management; TPM, RCM and RCA. Two new chapters describe experience implementing programs, and another chapter presents a case study from an industry leader. Also updated and expanded are the definitive chapters on data and information, condition assessment technology, fluid and electrical analysis. The chapters on identifying improvement opportunities, program development and implementation are also greatly expanded. with detailed ideas for justification and implementation for maximum results. The book also addresses financial requirements, including conservation of capital. ...an incredible collection of information on a subject that is not concisely documented in the literature. John Mitchell is to be congratulated for developing a working handbook with in-depth knowledge on the subject...Any manager who is either new or experienced in the introduction of asset management principles and procedures will surely greatly benefit from study and implementation of the information contained in the Handbook. Ronald L. Eshleman Ph.D., P.E., Director, Vibration Institute
    PIPEs: A Guide to Private Investments in Public Equity: Revised and Updated Edition
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    PIPEs: A Guide to Private Investments in Public Equity: Revised and Updated Edition

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    Release Date: 2005-11-21

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    In PIPE transactions, public compoanies issue stock and bonds directly, and often discreetly, to large institutional investors, rather than raising capiltal in the stock and bond markets. This has become an attractive financing alternative for companies seeking capital and investors seekiing high returns and the number of deals surges each year. PIPEs details how these deals are done, for what reasons, and with what caveats.

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    4 out of 5 stars Well done.......2007-01-20

    This book is very informative and presents a solid view into the private placement world. The only reason not to give this book 5 stars is that some of the material was redundant.

    5 out of 5 stars Best PIPE book out there.......2005-04-22

    The most informative book about Private Investments in Public Equity out there. In particular, Richard Gormley's chapter on the emergence of the PIPEs market is brilliant. Gormley's knowledgeable discussion of the market, structure and dynamics of PIPEs is both informative and practical, and leaves the reader with a good understanding of this important, developing financing alternative.

    5 out of 5 stars Superb Introduction to PIPES through 2002.......2004-06-21

    Seldom have I read as informative and as easy to understand a book as this one on a little understood area of private finance. PIPEs (Private Investments in Public Equity) mainly appear in the business press when something goes spectacularly wrong, so they have had a spotty reputation. With a weak stock market since 1999, it?s been harder to make money on PIPEs as an investor. But PIPEs have been even more important to those smaller companies which need equity financing before they can do a public offering. So PIPEs are here to stay, and this book is a superb way to begin your introduction.

    The book uses essays from top professionals in the field to define the different types of PIPEs; measure the history of PIPEs; describe the perspectives of issuers, lawyers, bankers, accountants and investors; outline the legal issues involved; show examples through term sheets, case histories and due diligence examples; and describe probable future develops in the field. If the book has a weakness, it is that the essays have some repetition in them . . . but that's essential to be sure that the terms being used are understood clearly by the reader.

    This book will be essential reading for CFOs, treasurers, hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, bankers, lawyers, accountants, consultants, scholars and finance students.

    I thought that the material in Part Three was the strongest in the book. You will probably understand the subject better if you skip to Part Three after reading the overview by Richard E. Gormley and David W Stadinksi from SG Cowen. Then go back to the second essay by E. Kurt Kim of PrivateRaise and follow through to the end of Part Two. If you don't need to understand the legal background, you can skip Part Two.

    Anyone who wants to learn how to do better due diligence in any area of finance can learn a lot from the fine essay by Stewart R. Flink of Crestview Capital Funds, "Due Diligence: Caveat Emptor Squared."

    I was particularly pleased to see that the essays generously point out all of the ways that these deals can be misstructured, and how you can make a mistake as an investor. Hopefully, the track record of future PIPEs deals will improve as a result.

    5 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!.......2004-05-02

    This is an excellent and comprehensive introduction to PIPEs. The acronym stands for Private Investment in Public Equity, and this includes not only common stock but warrants and other permutations of equity. Companies often issue PIPEs when they need capital but when market conditions make it imprudent to raise funds through a public offering. Most PIPEs investors are sophisticated institutions, and hedge funds are probably the most active participants in the market. PIPEs are a high-risk investment with abundant legal, market, regulatory and other complexities. This book neither attempts to sell PIPEs nor to discourage people from buying them. While somewhat repetitive, it is reasonably objective and reasonably thorough. We strongly recommend it to professional investors.

    5 out of 5 stars Essential reading material!.......2004-04-28

    As a layman in the world of finance I found this particular book to be extremely helpful in explaining PIPEs in overview as well as the finer points of a PIPE transaction. I highly recommend this material to anyone who would like to learn how a PIPE works.
    The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You'll Ever Need: The Way Smart Money Preserves Wealth Today
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    • Too many words
    The Only Guide to a Winning Bond Strategy You'll Ever Need: The Way Smart Money Preserves Wealth Today
    Larry E. Swedroe , and Joseph H. Hempen
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    ASIN: 0312353634
    Release Date: 2006-03-07

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    Larry Swedroe has collaborated with Joe H. Hempen to create a totally up-to-date book on how to invest in todays bond market. It covers a range of issues pertinent to any bond investor including: Bond-speak The risks of fixed income investing Mortgage-backed securities Tax-free municipal bonds. The Only Guide to A Winning Bond Strategy Youll Ever Need is a no-nonsense handbook with all the information necessary to design and construct your fixed income portfolio. In this day and age of shaky stocks and economic unpredictability, Swedroe offers a crucial tool for any investor looking to safeguard his or her money.

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    5 out of 5 stars Great book for a "bonds 101".......2007-06-08

    Great first book to learn about bonds and similar financial products... what they should and should not be used for, what to buy for what, and what not to buy, and of course, the soundest advice that you should get a professional to review your individual situation to find the best strategy to preserve capital.

    5 out of 5 stars A classic book on investing.......2007-02-17

    Like all of Larry's books this one is a gem. You will never find an author as skilled in explaining difficult subjects as Larry can. One would think he was simply a skilled language mechanic. Not so Larry is a skill investor too. He has written several book on investing and I have and read them all. For many years I was a bond investor and thought I had mastered the subject, Wrong I learned much from his book and you will too. Larry believes in passive investing tecgniques. Books on the subject are a little too complex for the average investor. I can offer a solution to this problem. I want to recommend for you a book titled How to Make Money in the Stock Market-Buy 2,500 different stocks for $1000 - Pay no Commission This book is a must for those wanting to find out about indexing (passive investing) and why it is the superior method for the small investor (and big one too). This book is an outstanding guide to personal investing. It will be useful to all investors from novices to highly the highly experienced. This book prepares the reader to approach investing from the standpoint of the underlying science. It is the antithesis of a 'get rich quick scheme'.

    All aspects of Modern Portfolio Theory and passive (index) investing are explained in a through and easily understood manner. The aspect I like most is that as well as a solid theoretical foundation the book is very practical and shows the reader how to create (and more importantly) and manage over time a successful portfolio. This is a great book- for the beginning investor, it's a great place to start and for the experienced investor there are many valuable suggestions.

    It's a shame to think of how much money investors have lost "investing" in the stock market over the years. I wish I had read this little book years ago. The chapter on automatic investing recommends a number of portfolios that follow modern portfolio theory and adjust risk as you age without any effort on the part of the reader at all. Had this book been written years ago and had I followed its directions I would be rich today of that I am certain. Nevertheless I will pursue one of the portfolios recommended and stick to my chosen asset plan.
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    5 out of 5 stars A Must Read For Every Investor.......2006-11-15

    Larry Swedroe and Joseph Hempen explain the misunderstood asset class of fixed income most clearly and advise the implementation of bonds into your investment portfolio in accordance with your objectives. Clearly and concisely, the authors tell you the pros and cons of various security types and familiarize you with "bondspeak", the insider language of the bond market. Read and digest this book. Then you'll know what to do with fixed income securities in your investment strategy just like a pro.

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    4 out of 5 stars Good book for basic fixed income investing.......2006-11-13

    This is a must read for anyone who wants to know about bonds and fixed income investing in general.

    I wish I had read this earlier but that happens with most of us. I am glad that I ordered this now and have almost finished it reading.


    3 out of 5 stars Too many words.......2006-11-10

    There is some useful information for the average investment duffer. But the information to word ratio is way too small. Swedroe is a smart guy. His prolixity problem doesn't even approach that of David Swenson---a small consolation for the reader. Next time he should hire a ghost writer.
    Tips and Traps When Buying a Franchise: Complete Revised and Updated
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      Esme E. Faerber
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      Reagents, Auxiliaries, and Catalysts for C-C Bond Formation, Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis
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      Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis Reagents, Auxiliaries and Catalysts for C-C Bond Formation Robert M. Coates and Scott E. Denmark The University of Illinois, Urbana, USA Recognising the critical need for bringing a handy reference work that deals with the most popular reagents in synthesis to the laboratory of practising organic chemists, the Editors, of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Reagents for Organic Synthesis (EROS) have selected the most important and useful reagents employed in contemporary organic synthesis. The Handbook of Reagents for Organic Synthesis; Reagents Auxiliaries and Catalysts for C-C Bond Formation, provides practical and concise information on a diverse group of reagents. To familiarise the user with the spectrum of reagents contained within this volume, the editors have subdivided more than 200 entries into 22 classes based on their chemical structures and function. The articles, arranged alphabetically, contain all of the information found in EROS as well as expanded reagents listings. In addition, new listings of recently published review articles and monographs are included, as well as relevant Organic Syntheses procedures that deal with either the preparations or reactions of the featured reagents. This comprehensive and well referenced handbook will prove of great value to all practitioners in the field of organic chemistry.

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      This is a really helpfull book for the organic chemist, specially new ones who can find here an organized reference of any kind of routes for organic synthesis. Ive been using this book in all my thesis work, with no loose of time researching in the library. Its very easy to use and understand . For me is the best book for organic reagents, after looking at it you would see the power you have in your hands with
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      A complete online approach to trading bonds
      Although online bond trading began primarily for institutions, this has changed as individual investors seek a wider range of online financial opportunities. E-Bonds: The Definitive Guide to the Online Bond Market provides a comprehensive overview of the marketplace, and identifies key players and emerging strategies for buying bonds online. Readers will walk through the entire transaction process for each of the primary platforms with the help of expert analysts, and learn more about accessing and trading bonds online through anecdotal examples, case studies, and perspectives from experienced online bond traders. Covering all fixed income instruments available to investors, E-Bonds is a valuable reference for anyone looking to trade bonds over the Internet.
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      1 out of 5 stars Disappointing.......2003-01-04

      I've read this book and was disappointed. There was no new light shed on the bond market, it was simply a regurgitation of what I've read anywhere else, everywhere else. The author I suppose is a serviceable writer, not stellar by any means, but there's nothing in this book that you can't learn anywhere else for free.
      The Warrior's Bond (Tale of Einarinn)
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      4 out of 5 stars A good solid read.......2003-09-25

      First let me say, I *like* McKenna's books. Her writing is solid, her characters are engaging and complex and so is her world. Rather than the typical medieval milieu, she has set her stories in a world that resembles 17th c. Europe-- nice change. The only flaw is that while some of the good guys aren't terribly likeable, most of her bad guys tend to be Evil with a capital E. That's okay-- makes it more fun to see them fall. I'm looking to be entertained here.

      With the fourth book in the series, we are back with Ryshad, the male half of her protagonist couple. I realized toward the end of the book that this one doesn't deal with the main villains, the Elietim, from her earlier books at all. The plot revolves totally around the machinations of an Imperial court. I think this may be why some people found it disappointing. I actually enjoyed it, however. The writing remained solid and the characters are likeable and sympthetic. And palace intrigue can be a lot of fun.

      I gave this four stars because the enjoyment factor remains high. I wouldn't judge the whole series from this one particular book, however, since it did feel like a small departure. The protagonists are back together at the end of the book and heading overseas so I anticipate our old pals, the Elietim, will be back as well.

      3 out of 5 stars Nobles are dull subject matter for the Warrior's Bond........2003-08-06

      Juliet McKenna's latest installment focuses again on Ryshad. We have seen many sides of Ryshad now, from intriguing swordsman to clever slave. Here, we see Ryshad the servant. Returning to service with the D'Olbriots isn't easy for Ryshad, who has gotten used to making his own decisions. Nor is it easy to be separated from his beloved Livak.

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      This book is not as interesting as previous books. The idylls of the rich and famous are not as fascinating as the jams Livak would get herself into. It does serve as an history of the Empire, and a tome to the complex social hierarchy of this land.

      Sometimes both sorcery and artifice seemed just a little too convenient, devices to get our protagonists out of trouble or to tie up loose plot ends. I hope this trend doesn't continue, as I lauded the low-magic aspects of the first book.

      I was relieved when I finished the book, after struggling to get through some of the duller moments. I usually give my favorite authors a few chances to redeem themselves, and the end of this book sets things up nicely for a better fifth installment.

      4 out of 5 stars Lives of the Rich and Noble.......2003-03-06

      McKenna's fourth tale of Einarinn covers the same timeframe as The Gambler's Fortune, focusing on Ryshad Tathel's activities in Tormalin while lover Livak is off in the west. While retaining all the color and texture of earlier books, The Warrior's Bond offers some departures from the norm as well. For one thing, it does very little traveling, with most of its action set in the capital city of Toremal.

      Ryshad's first-person narration isn't yet on a par with Livak's, but comes across well enough. He's been elevated from sworn man to chosen man by Messire D'Olbriot; one more step up to proven man will give him the wherewithal for the life he wants with Livak. His viewpoint alternates with two others in third-person. One belongs to wizard Casuel Devoir, still trying to advance his own fortunes and still as delightfully odious as ever. The other is from colonist Temar D'Alsennin, on his first mainland visit and having trouble adjusting to a changed world after his centuries-long sleep.

      Temar and a fellow colonist plan to meet assorted nobles and present a case for assisting the colony. A third of the colony's members remain locked in limbo, with the ancient artifacts holding their consciousness yet to be recovered from among the noble Houses. Equally important, the colony's long-term survival depends on establishing mainland trade and other alliances. Though the Elietimm threat still looms, Ryshad and Casuel are temporarily reassigned by their respective masters to watch over Temar as he tries to navigate modern Empire life.

      As usual in a McKenna story, things start to go wrong almost immediately. Temar's ship nearly founders right outside the harbor. His sample trade goods are plundered from their dockside warehouse. He's attacked by an unidentified assailant. Ryshad is set up for a warrior's challenge. Several noble Houses file suits to wrest all control of the colony away from D'Olbriot and from Temar himself. Are these incidents related? If so, who's behind them, and why? Ryshad struggles to get to the bottom of things, while at the same time serving the interests of both D'Olbriot and Temar, all of which only seems to get him deeper into trouble and further away from achieving his own goal.

      Previous books have focused on the lives of common folk, or on wizards, foreigners, time-displaced colonists, or other unusual groups; here McKenna turns her writer's talents loose on the lives of the rich and noble. Readers get a good look at Tormalin nobility through the widely differing perspectives of Ryshad, Temar, and Casuel. Magic takes a backseat to political and social machinations. As one character tells Temar, "[i]t's a different kind of danger, but it's just as real for your colony." It's just as real for readers, too, and well-told, as always. McKenna's control over plotting errors remains phenomenal given the complexity of her stories; control over printing errors-like inappropriate question marks-is less than perfect, but who's going to sweat such picky stuff with fine tales like these?

      4 out of 5 stars Wonderful continuation of the tale.......2003-02-13

      I have now read all 4 of the books in this series. The world McKenna has created is intriguing and believable. The 2 main characters within this book, Temar and Ryshad, are handled plausibly. The pacing of the book is very good. As in each book, each chapter starts with a note or passage written during a different time that provides a deeper glimpse into the society of the created world. A very enjoyable read.

      5 out of 5 stars It's Festival Time.......2003-02-11

      The Warrior's Bond is the fourth novel in the Tales of Einarinn series, following The Gambler's Fortune. In the previous volume, Livak has left a songbook with Pered to translate and traveled with Usara to Selerima in Western Ensaimin to learn more about the Mountain Men folk songs and tales. Joining with Sorgrad and Sorgren, they then traveled on the Great West Road through the Great Forest to the mountains. There they have fought an Elietimm enchanter and Mountain Men and have returned with Aritane, a renegade Sheltya, to assist the wizards of Hadrumal in the study of enchantment.

      In this novel, Ryshad has become a Chosen man of the House of D'Olbriot and assigned to the Esquire D'Alsennin, who has come over from Kel Ar'ayen -- i.e., Kellarin -- for the Summer Solstice Festival in Toremal. There Temar D'Alsennin meets the nobility of the Empire and gets robbed, snubbed, stabbed, mobbed and otherwise entertained. Moreover, House D'Olbriot is embroiled in law suits and invaded by thieves. Someone is stirring up trouble for both D'Olbriot and D'Alsennin.

      Ryshad is also having a interesting time, with ritual challenges that turn deadly, beautiful con ladies, and failures to keep his patron informed. Casuel is his usual C3PO self, always vain and ambitious, barely in control of his magic, never in control of his tongue, and occasionally useful. Allin is still deferential to Casuel, but growing more independent with encouragement from Temar. Then there are the Emperor and palaces and mazes and balls and puppet theaters and rope walkers and seers and feasts and assassins and a host of other sights and events. It is festival time!

      Recommended for McKenna fans and anyone who enjoys adventures and personal relationships within a fantasy setting.
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