Book Description
Difficult People is a book about learning how to handle people who are rude, aggressive and irate in the workplace. You will learn how to diffuse stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Customer Reviews:
Difficult People: How to deal with impossible clients, boss.......2000-11-11
There are several new editions of this book all under the title DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE:
Pan Macmillan Australia - 2000 Key Porter Books - 2000 Piatkus Books - 2000 and soon: Nanhai Publishing Corp. China (Chinese) 2000 Verlag Moderne Industrie, Germany (in German) 2001
Book Description
Chart Your Way to Profits shows you how to harness the technology available on www.prophet.com to analyze markets and make informed trading decisions. It discusses the fundamentals of technical analysis and shows you how to design your own charts and indicators in a way that enables you to easily monitor the markets and make solid trading decisions.
Customer Reviews:
Technical Analysis 101.......2007-09-01
In "Chart Your Way To Profits", Tim Knight takes the intricacies of Edwards & Magee technical analysis, and updates it in a conversational, user-freindly format. Hundreds of real-life chart examples are utilized, as are trading tips from a veteran individual trader. This is a book where new insights can be gleaned with multiple readings, and one you will want to keep by your computer for constant reference while analyzing stock charts, and during trading hours.
You don't have to use Prophet Charts to get great value from this book, but if you do, the book doubles as the best 400+ page user's manual you could ever ask for. And for those who don't know, the Prophet charting platform is available with certain online brokers without having to pay for it.
Definitely five stars, and highly recommended for any level trader.
Good book but too much "How to use Prophet Software"........2007-08-29
I agree, with last reviewer how to use the Prophet Software within the pages of the book. The author should have placed all the Prophet advertising, subscriber to the author's charting website,how to use the software toward the back section of the book. I never use Prophet software since there are many other professional charting software out there that does even a better job than just using website charts.
This book has some good easy to follow information on charting that can be useful and is quite simple to understand.
A better book to purchase is "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends" by Robert D. Edwards and John Magee ,since this is the best book on charting and charting patterns which was originally published back in 1948. This is like the bible of Technical Analysis. I prefer the 5th Edition and you may be able to get it used on amazon.
Dedicated too much to Prophet, but a good value, nonetheless.......2007-08-27
This book is written primarily for use with the author's charting software (Prophet) and spends quite a bit of time highlighting it's features. When he starts to explain the chart patterns and the reasons the market created that pattern, you could be using any software. This is where the book shines.
Roughly 1/3 of the book explains Prophet Charts. Basically a manual. That part should be available online to users of the software.
Once you get past the manual, and the chart analysis begins, there is a lot of value. Tim explains chart patterns in a simple, (relatively) jargon free manner. Every topic has several examples to make it very clear. He also explains the reason the pattern came into existence in the first place, adding even more clarity to the topic. I found this part to be very useful.
I feel this book is suited to anyone who uses Prophet Charts, but that info should have been included with the software. Paying for the manual irked me a bit. I did find value in the charts, and assuaged my irritation with my increased knowledge and comfort with technical analysis. Definitely worth it, just be aware.
Chart Your Way to Profits.......2007-08-26
I bought this book in order to learn how to use the Prophet Charting Tools. The book provided an excellent and clear summary for this purpose.
Aside from this application, Knight's explanations provide very useful background for understanding how to exploit the bear side of the market, which tends to be favored by Knight. If you are uncomfortable in investing on the short side but want to learn more, this is a good place to begin.
When's the Next Book.......2007-08-26
Great and easy reading. This ones a keeper and a reread for my library
Book Description
Martin Pring's Introduction to Technical Anaylsis: A CD-ROM Seminar and Workbook, produced by leading technical analyst and author Martin Pring, explains and demonstrates tools used by the world's foremost technical analysts to evaluate emerging trends. This technically state-of-the-art package then goes further, to provide specific steps you can take to turn these analyses into profit-producing trades. Using the effective CD-ROM/workbook format, you'll learn how to: Research and construct instantly valuable charts of stock and market activity; Interpret the basic concepts of momentum, and apply the theory to actual trades through a common sense set of trading strategies; Use price and volume pattern to identify breakouts; Analyze and act on peaks and troughs that can signal a change in the prevailing trend; Calculate moving averages and gauge their impact. Pricing also includes savvy advice on when to buy, when to take profits, and how to identify and handle false breakouts. More than three hours of CD tutorial, including video, animated diagrams, realistic movies, and audio clips let you develop and hone your technical analysis skills, with an interactive quiz at the end of each chapter.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent beginners book.......2007-08-28
As a newby and complete beginner in TA, I found this to be a near perfect book for getting your feet wet. The style is simple and straight forward with large print and easy to read charts. While there are a few typos, I did not find the excessive amount stated in the reviews of his second edition. I found the CD to be as valuable as the book. It's one thing to read a book, but actually knowing the material is what counts if you are going to apply it to trading. The CD is in multiple choice quiz format. After choosing your answer, Pring tells you in audio, not text, if you got it right or wrong and why. This way you can see if you actually understand the principals before you start risking money. Think back to your college days- how much did you learn from classes you only audited compared with those that had exams!! I dont own Murphy's book, but apparently it lacks this feature. While there is plenty of free info on the internet now, I would rather know I'm getting it from a known expert in the field. Prings book is compact and concise and can easily be read in 8-12 hours, depending on your style. While I plan to buy Murphy's book as a more comprehensive reference (over 500 pages is alot of reading), another must-have book I found is Elder's "Trading for a Living" (a psychiatrist and trader), with its psychology of crowd theory, very true of the market and an excellent supplement to anyone's collection.
Useful information........2007-01-26
I am just getting started into the world of technical analysis and trading stocks. This book is really helping me to understand some of the things I have been observing in the market. The best thing about the CD is the quizes. The reader's voice can put you to sleep - especially if you read the chapters first - he covers the exact same text.
Not for the beginner.......2006-07-02
The book does not have a glossary in the back of the book so we can look up words that the author failed to tell us the meaning. I emailed the author and asked him what certain trading terms meant in his book and I received an email back from somebody named "Lisa" that told me to look it up in the dictionary if you can't find the answer in the book. I think this person "lisa" was very unprofessional in the way she handled this email and her customer service skills need improving. There are better books than this one. This man is from another country other than America and he uses weird words to describe his examples. It's hard to understand.
Good Introduction for the beginner or as a refresher........2005-12-29
Pring does an excellent job of providing the beginner with all of the basics of technical analysis (TA). I have traded stocks for over 15 years and have been trading the spot Forex market. I learned quite a bit about TA several years ago, but thought I would like to continue my education in this area. My only problem with this particular book/CD is that the CD presentation could/should have been more polished. However, the information is all there if you take the time to look, listen, AND USE it!
View from the beginning trader.......2005-11-29
As a beginning trader I have no previous experience with which to determine the value of this book. But I'm glad that I purchased it. First off it is easy to understand and through some repetition it actually drives home the basic ideas. The CD-ROM could be a little more interactive, but having the quizzes included helps the process of self-learning. I'm sure the material can be found online, but to have it all in one book is wonderful. The basic concepts are probably academic to more sophisticated traders, but are easily applied (eg. I predicted the Intel pull-back in Aug 05 and correctly sold out my position). Whether you aspire to be a technician or a fundamentalist (Or if you're like me, you don't care) this book is a great place to start.
Book Description
With the low cost of modern computer hardware and software combined with the communication of price data via satellite, a new and rapidly expanding market of traders using computers has developed. This essential book bridges the gap between the basic instruction that comes with software programs and what a trader actually needs to know to develop and text profitable futures trading system. With specific information on how to set up and use computer-generated technical studies of the most popular indicators, the book includes: How to build a trading system tailored to the reader's specific need; Practical instruction on how to display and analyze technical information; Advice for developing well disciplined money management and risk control strategies; techniques for monitoring a trading system to detect if something has gone wrong before major losses occur.
Customer Reviews:
A must read for Trading System Developers.......2005-08-31
This book is a must read for Trading System Developers. The concepts can be applied to many markets. The section on testing alone is worth the price of the book.
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Excellent Book.......2002-07-19
This book gets a 4 stars rating because of its expensive price (the book is only 220 pages and full of empty spaces). But, price is always subjective. You may treat it as the cost of your education.
Anyway, what makes this book so very valuable is the fact that it is easy to read, clear, definitive, and yes it has so many valuable information on what parameters to use for each indicator. How many of you left confused on what parameters should be used? This book will definitely clear away the clouds in your mind.
LeBeau has done extensive research on indicators such as ADX and his insights on other popular indicators are extremely valuable.
The title may be slightly misleading because bulk of the contents is explaining each technical indicator (120 pages), while only 45 pages on explaining how to build a trading system. Yet, it is clear and concise.
The final Chapter is also valuable. It deals with 12 Day Trading systems that the author has selectively chosen out of all day trading ideas he has or has received from other great traders.
Many concrete tips.......2001-08-25
I only discoverd this pretty old book recently. I am suprised to find there are quite a lot of trading tips. What make this book stands out of the crowd is the tips were very concrete and practical. The discussions about exit and stop loss are parcticular good. Many other books just said cut the loses quick. How quick? When? This book gives you some hints. The authors also give some tricks in using indicators which I hope I could know earlier.
You should buy this........1999-09-10
I know Charles Lebeau. He does occasional system seminars with my father Dr. Van K. Tharp one of the "Market Wizards" and author of Trade Your Way to Financial Freedom. Charles Lebeau is a great trader. When anyone ask me about a technical indicators book this is the one. Charles is very through. He noticed the best traders in the industry are usually right 30% to 40% of the time. They just cut their losses short and have these huge winners. Charles tested most of the major indicators against random entry i.e. (Flipping a coin) most of them don't do any better. Your exits, psychology, and money management determine if you are making money or not. Don't pay too much attention to your entry. This book explains his results and how to use each indicator. Almost any indicator will work with proper money management. I done well even with flipping a coin and the right stop. The indicator best for you is one you feel comfortable with and will stick with. BUY THIS BOOK and hopefully what I wrote may make some sence to you.
Decent Info on TA.......1999-08-21
This book is nothing special. I really disagree with the author's interpretation of the ADX indicator. Absolute level is far more important than slope. The day trading systems shown will lead you to the poor house in no time. Presents some novel ideas though.
Book Description
Technical analysis¿the analysis of price, volume, and supply/demand imbalance br>has been a staple of serious traders for decades. Now, The Day Trader¿s Guide to Technical Analysis shows traders already familiar with charts and charting how the well-known, time-honored rules of technical analysis can help uncover tremendous profit opportunities in today¿s fast-action, wide-open electronic day trading environment. Trading professional Chris Lewis illustrates his methods through a week of sample trades, explaining what wins, what loses, and why. Details covered include: ¿ In-depth explanation of Nasdaq Level II screens and time of sales ¿ Strategies to get the best price for any trade¿buy or sell ¿ Discussion of trading psychology, with proven rules for maintaining discipline Chris Lewis (Hastings on Hudson, NY) is Vice President of International Operations for ILX Systems. A professional trader, Lewis previously worked as a trading systems engineer for UBS Fixed Income, Henderston Administration, and Reuters.
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The Day Trader's Guide to Technical Analysis shows traders already familiar with charts and charting how the well-known, time-honored rules of technical analysis can help uncover tremendous profit opportunities in today's fast-action, wide-open electronic trading market.
Customer Reviews:
Great book with rare insight.......2006-04-20
The chapter on level 2 alone is worth the price of the book. Yes the markets have changed and will continue to change, but you can always apply the general principles. Example: accumulation is accumulation regardless of what the market conditions are. Chris points out how to spot accumulation on level 2 and T&S, and if you grasp the idea, you should be able to spot them in any market with the tools available.
Very useful, if somewhat out of date..........2002-02-17
There is much useful material, along with a thoughtful approach to creating a daytrading discipline, in this book. I don't fully agree with (and wouldn't expect to) all of Lewis' statements, and, as you might expect, given the changes in the trading environment over the last couple of years, many of his methods and observations are arguably already out of date, but others still apply, and his overall philosophy, perspective, and attitude are probably more important, in my opinion, than the particulars of his personal approach as practiced in and around late 2000. The text includes numerous clear, concrete, and detailed examples, though you may have to look past an L2 screen with a stack of QCOM buyers at 343 13/16 (I just never get over mania-market prices) to receive the message.
SOMEONE SUCCESSFULL WITH THE SAME INTERESTS AS US FINALLY TA.......2001-09-08
SOMEONE SUCCESSFUL WITH THE SAME INTEREST AS OURS REVEALS TO US HIS SYSTEM. CLEAR, THRUTFUL AND CONCISE. THIS BOOK WAS THE ULTIMATE REVELATION FOR ME. GOT ALL MY IDEAS CLEAR ON MY OWN APPROACH AND PERMIT ME, COMBINED WITH DIFFERENT MOMENTUM CONCEPTION TO GAIN MASTERY IN TRADING. MY DREAM HAS BECOME REALITY AFTER 10 MONTHS.
THANK YOU A LOT Mr. LEWIS for your GENEROSITY AND plain english FOR TREATING SUCH COMPLEX MATTERS.
(OTHER PARALLEL READINGS TO GET TO THE ULTIMATE RESULT:
STAN WEINSTEIN/ WILLIAM O'NEIL (TRADING PHILOSOPHY!!
ALAN FARLEY (ORIGINAL SWING TRADING CONCEPTION
JOSH LUKEMAN (MARKET MAKERS MENTALITY
& ARI KIEV (PSYCHOLOGY ASPECTS FOR TRADING
These strategies don't work.......2001-05-24
I lost money using these strategies. Buy Steve Nison book if you want a good book on TA. This one just doesn't measure up.
All in all, a rather decent book.......2000-11-16
The good points: first, the book's emphasis is on trading the open, offering a straight forward strategy for playing momentum type gaps. Second, the book has a thorough review of TA basics filtered by practical and experienced advice. Third, there were several odds and ends (like NASDAQ having two data feeds, do the S&P Futures really say anything, etc) that were indeed helpful.
The not so good points: while, its all there, you have to really read the text carefully to extract what you need - meaning it could have been better organized for flow in some chapters. Second, a week in the life "Trading Week" would have been more satisfying if it had been two weeks long and not one (the author might disagree).
All in all, a rather decent book that I value for its level-headed, lets stick to the basics, here's what really works kind of thinking.
Book Description
In easily understood language, this book shows you how to use technical analysis to decide when to buy and sell stocks, evaluate a stock's performance, and forecast probable long-term trends in the stock market. Written for the average investor, the book provides guidelines on how to apply the same tools of technical analysis that the experts use to interpret what's happening on Wall Street. It explains exactly how to combine fundamentals and technical analysis in stock market trading in order to boost total annual return on your portfolio. It will prove especially valuable to everyone responsible for personal retirement plans, family resources, and children's inheritances-and it will also help registered representatives who want to use technical analysis to improve their timing when they buy and sell.
In these pages, you'll learn exactly how to use charts and other technical indicators to...
Pick potential winners through the trends of individual stocks, industry groups, and the overall market
Buy wisely - and at the right time - to gain the biggest profits because there's increased activity by institutional investors
Make that toughest decision of all: when to sell at a profit before the price peaks or before the stock drops sharply.
Sell short in a bear market for a profit
Deal in options for maximum rewards-and with minimum risks
This practical, down-to-earth book uses case histories to illustrate its points, establishing the specific rules and firm discipline that are essential to stock market success. The glossary gives you the most complete, up-to-date explanations of terms now used in technical analysis - the only such glossary on the subject. The bibliography is equally current, citing just those books that are readily available, easily understandable, and worthwhile.
If you want to...make your money make more money by enhancing gains and reducing losses, avoid costly errors of judgment even with quality stocks know how to buy when the trend is up-and how to continue buying when the trend continues up...this long-needed guide will give you new confidence in every investment decision you make. Written by an investor for investors, it gives you the esential tools of technical analysis to help you achieve profits in the stock market that are far better than average. No other book covers technical analysis to clearly and in such easy-to-understand language.
Customer Reviews:
There are better books available.......2000-03-28
The world of trading, and technical analysis in particular, has advanced significantly since this book was written. Newer, more polished books are now available (e.g. Constance Brown's Technical Analysis for the Trading Professional). The book's illustrations and content are mediocre. After reading a little bit of technical analysis, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that you have found the 'Holy Grail', but active traders know that chart patterns can, and do, fail and besides, it sometimes takes days-to-weeks for a complete pattern to evolve - well beyond the time horizon of most short-term traders. My advice for the beginner would be to focus on the newer books (besides Brown, you may start with Jack Schwager's and John Murphy's books), read a lot, keep your mind open, and be aware of the technical pattern over multiple time-frames (daily, weekly, monthly).
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