Florentine Public Finances in the Early Renaissance, 1400-1433 (Harvard Historical Monographs)

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In his application of statistical methods to history. Mr. Molho offers a new approach to the study of Florentine politics.

Scholars have long recognized that Florence's deficit-financing of its wars of independence against the Visconti of Milan had far-reaching economic, political, and social effects, but this is the first document-based history to provide concrete support for that general knowledge.

Focusing on the governmental and fiscal agencies of Florence as well as a number of memoirs and account hooks written by Florentine citizens, Mr. Molho has gathered and statistically reconstructed much archival material on Florentine taxation, public income, and expenses.

He concludes that between 1423 and 1433 Florence underwent a prolonged and vast fiscal crisis that affected both the fiscal structure of the city and its constitutional and institutional framework. His work thus sheds new light on Cosimo de' Medici's rise to power in 1434.

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Keyed to the popular Wills, Trusts, and Estates Casebook by Jesse Dukeminier. The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel Law Outlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outline creation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for your entire study process. Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlines have been relied on by generations of law students. Each title includes both capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topics you must know to master the course. Also included are exam questions with model answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of cases for all of the leading casebooks.

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good overview, though lengthy.......2007-02-07

I bought this book after realizing there was no way I'd have time to outline for all my courses last semester. The beginning gives a good short overview. For more specific details and explanations you can look at the rest of the text. It was especially helpful because it was keyed to the casebook used in my course.

Almost too comprehensive.......2007-01-09

Oddly enough, I feel that this outline was almost too comprehensive to be useful for studying for my T&E law school final exam. The detailed outline is close to 300 pages long, and attempts to address every possible iteration of the law of Trusts and Estates, including common/federal and state specific law, the Uniform Trust Code, the Wills Act and other areas. In my opinion, this shotgun approach made weeding out the law applicable in my area from the other chaff extremely difficult. If the outline were organized in a different fashion, i.e., where how the issues in this subject were collectively addressed by the form of law (e.g., all federal law issues grouped together, all common law issues grouped together, discussion of UTC grouped together etc.) this book would have been eminently more useful to me. The sad thing is, the content of this outline is extremely good and detailed. Its organization, however, makes learning that content more of a chore than it has to be.

A Must-Have for Wills & Trusts Students.......2006-01-12

I usually don't use hornbooks, but I was stumped with all the Wills and Trusts material. I initially got the Examples & Explanations book, which was a HORRIBLE MISTAKE. It lacks even the most basic concepts. I then went for Emanuel's, which was keyed to our textbook, and it was a dream come true, especially the mini briefs.

Emanuel Law Outlines: Wills, Trusts, and Estates, General Edition

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The most trusted name in law school outlines, Emanuel Law Outlines support your class preparation, provide reference for your outline creation, and supply a comprehensive breakdown of topic matter for your entire study process. Created by Steven Emanuel, these course outlines have been relied on by generations of law students. Each title includes both capsule and detailed versions of the critical issues and key topics you must know to master the course. Also included are exam questions with model answers, an alpha-list of cases, and a cross reference table of cases for all of the leading casebooks.

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A book that breaks conventional green beliefs........2002-03-07

A highly informative book that grips your attention once you mange to overlook or get used to the distracting in-text citations.

A book that breaks conventional green beliefs........2002-03-07

A highly informative book that grips your attention once you mange to overlook or get used to the distracting in-text citations.

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Are you ready to find a better way of living and working? Millions of people just like you have found the career satisfaction they have always craved through starting their own business, whether as a full-time job or as a second income. Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow to-do lists, and step-by-step planning and preparation, Start Your Own Home Business In No Time puts you on the road to small business ownership. Walk through the process of starting a home-based business—from evaluating your readiness to launch your own business, to writing a business plan, finding financing, setting up your office and equipment, getting legal issues and records in order and crafting a marketing plan that will build a strong client base. If you are like the many entrepreneurs who don't have the time to figure it all out on your own, let Start Your Own Home Business In No Time be your first step toward building the business of your dreams.

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Are you ready to find a better way of living and working? Millions of people just like you have found the career satisfaction they have always craved through starting their own business, whether as a full-time job or as a second income. Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow to-do lists, and step-by-step planning and preparation, Start Your Own Home Business In No Time puts you on the road to small business ownership. Walk through the process of starting a home-based business - from evaluating your readiness to launch your own business, to writing a business plan, finding financing, setting up your office and equipment, getting legal issues and records in order and crafting a marketing plan that will build a strong client base. If you are like the many entrepreneurs who don't have the time to figure it all out on your own, let Start Your Own Home Business In No Time be your first step toward building the business of your dreams.

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Reading material for wanta-be entrepreneurs.......2006-05-01

I really liked this book. On its cover are the words: "fast, simple and easy." I'm not sure starting a business can be done that way, but if someone reads this book they'll probably start a small business (or home business) quicker than if they did not read it.

The 16-point checklist on the inside of the front cover is the same list of questions I typically cover when I meet with SCORE.org clients as a counselor. The book goes on to provide the information I provide my SCORE.org clients. If you don't want to spend lots of time with SCORE.org counselors, then you can read this book and only get counseled by counselors regarding the questions you have after reading the book. You are sure to have some because the book is only 249 pages.

Although the business plan material in the book is cursory, it is still complete. You'll be best advised to consult other books and Web pages to find sample plans and templates, and to seek out counsel from SCORE.org volunteers to edit and proof your final plan for reasonableness.

I think the book is wonderful. However, in my humble opinion the cover design and page layouts were a little more childish than they should have been. The book loses a little credibility because of its appearance. I also think the title should have emphasized "small business" rather than "home business." Since home businesses typically will use a Web site or Web sites in a big way (and maybe eBay, too?), I think the book was deficient in not including sufficient material on Web sites and how they help in marketing efforts.

All in all, great book and a must-read for someone considering starting a business.

Good for general business, lacking Internet business info.......2004-09-28

As someone who started their own home-based business many years ago and has never regretted it, there are two reasons why I read books like this. The first is to be reminded of the things that I know, but circumstances have caused a drift away from them. Basics such as always be actively marketing your business, have a business plan, keep everything organized, and where to search for basic advice. The second is to hopefully encounter the one new idea that more than justifies the cost of the book and the time to read it.
In terms of the first reason, I was generally satisfied with the advice in the book. Most of the basics of starting and succeeding with a home-based business are covered and I was prompted to reconsider some of the areas where I have grown lax. The only significant point of weakness, and in the modern world this could be major, is the lack of emphasis on the Internet. Hard data is difficult to acquire, but it is clear that a large number of new home-based businesses have a heavy, sometimes even exclusively Internet presence. I could not find E-bay even listed in the index. Whether you sell on E-bay or not, the advice to shop there first for any major purchases should have been included. Some other minor points, such as having a credit card reserved solely for your business, were also not included. While the Internet and the World Wide Web are mentioned, there is little more than a statement that you should have a web presence.
My second reason for reading the book was not satisfied. I did not encounter any new ideas in the book that were significantly helpful. The closest was the listing of the National Association for the Self Employed web site. I went to it and investigated some of what they offer in the area of group health and dental plans. While I am still in the process of evaluating their programs, it appears that joining the organization will be money well spent.
Since I was a manager many years ago and have had my own home-based business for nearly a decade, I have experienced most of what is in this book. Therefore, on that basis, I can recommend it for anyone who is considering starting one. However, if the business is one that depends on the Internet, then this book will not help you in the specifics of starting an Internet-based business.

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What changes and challenges does the New Millennium hold for society? In an inter-disciplinary study of educational systems, technology, government, and the workplace, "A New Century in Retrospect and Prospect" evaluates how future changes will affect nearly every aspect of our society and discusses the changes society will have to make to meet these challenges.

Retrospect and prospect: An address delivered in Manchester New College, London at the opening of its 100th session october 6th, 1885

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No transactional currency is better than Visa or Mastercard

Excellent enlightening book!

Love everything about it and highly recommend it.

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VISA : The Power of an Idea
Paul Chutkow
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The story of Visa is one of the great untold stories of American and international business.

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No transactional currency is better than Visa or Mastercard.......2004-04-18

Visa & Mastercard (a.k.a. MC) are one of the major success stories in the world. And why? Because Visa & MC, in many ways, redefined what "money" is. And they did so on a monumental scale the likes of which hasn't been seen in a long long time. In case it isn't clear, visa & mc are such a major success because they regulate the transactional behavior of the currency - forcing both sides to behave & act honorably. No other currency comes close to the elegance & "user friendliness" of visa or mc.

Why carry cash or checks if you can get a visa or mc? Lose a visa or mc? No problem if you exercise due diligence in reporting it lost/stolen (not the same with cash or checks unfortunately). Order something & it doesn't get delivered? No problem more often than not (with no attorney needed) when paid for with visa or mc, again as long as due diligence is exercised in reporting the problem (not the same with cash or checks unfortunately). The list of benefits associated with visa & mc "currency" over cash & checks goes on & on. Visa & mc are available today, everywhere.

Literally don't leave home without a visa or mc (the truth of that ad phrase is ridiculously deep).

Excellent enlightening book!.......2001-09-04

If you love to read books about the history of empires and success stories, you will love this! I currently work for Bank of America Bank Card Services (Visa) and I loved it. I knew a lot of the history, but there were a lot of things I didn't know.

It is a must read for anyone who works in this industry or has a card.

Love everything about it and highly recommend it........2001-05-17

If you're looking for the more positive side of the Visa story, or of the impact of American Banking systems, this is a great start. Not a lot about statistical results and analysis, this is more of a story about the people side of building one of the largest global enterprises on the planet, and how that came about during the past 3 decades. Paul Chutkow is not a finanical analyst or banker, so he brings a fresh perspective to the story, and it's a very compelling read. This is also a story about leadership and vision, with the leading characted being Dee Hok. Paul Chutkow has captured many insights into the strategies in building Visa, and how the obstacles were overcome. The pictures of course are wonderful, and the historical views of many different phases of consumerism make this an important read for the student of payment systems. With the new dot-com startups of the day scratching their way in the markets, such as PayPal, BillPoint, and so many others, this book helps us develop a keener appreciation for the visionary and dramtic efforts of the 'fore-fathers' of the payments industry. I really enjoyed learning about the battles Dee Hok worked through to create that little start-up, to eventually be called Visa. The business development and marketing decisions in working with the International Olympic Committee are important for any marketer, and I was introduced to some important people in the the history of credit card fraud. I do recommend this book whole-heartedly, and I will be referring my asociates working in the payments and banking industries read it.

Great read about a slice of American history!.......2001-05-04

This book is a fascinating read about the history and evolution of "plastic." The book recounts how the visions and innovations of a few revolutionized the world of banking and provides an interesting profile of Visa's rise to global success. Particularly interesting was the story of Visa pioneer and innovator, Dee Hock. Additionally, the historical look at San Francisco in the late 1800s and early 1900s, both in photos and text, was a real treat, especially for this East Coast transplant to the Bay Area. The photos and graphics of Visa's early advertisements are fun to see, especially the Visa "chicks" -- an ad concept that would not fly today. This is a compelling, educational, and even inspirational story -- it's a great read and should be a welcome addition to any coffee table or library.

An impressive book.......2001-04-28

This is a very impressive book on many fronts. The author obviously spent quality time with Visa's people and files, because the story he recounts is very human and absorbing. You read a lot about the ills of credit cards these days, but this book sheds new light on the value and impact of bank cards. The early chapters on A.P. Giannini, the founder of Bank of America, show his passion for bringing banking services to immigrants and working people. The book tells how Giannini changed banking entirely and financed Hollywood, Walt Disney, the Golden Gate Bridge and the building of California. I know that Time Magazine named Giannini one of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th Century. His story gives nobility of purpose to the 1950s creation of BankAmericard that later became Visa, because it was an extension of putting capital into the hands of the people. Chutkow focuses on the human side of this unfolding drama and the real-life characters involved. I don't know of any previous book that has covered this story as well. I particularly liked the chapters on the shadowy world of fighting credit card fraud. His story about Visa's staff in Asia battling "6 Fingers," a crime ring boss, is worth the price of admission. Chutkow also reveals interesting inside stuff on Visa's sponsorships of the Olympics and its battles with MasterCard and American Express. Perhaps most impressive of all is the quiet role Visa has been playing in developing countries to create the payments systems that are fostering dramatic economic growth and social change. The takeaway impression is that Visa's pedigree truly is the card of the people. This is an excellent and beautifully presented book.

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Line employees are often given mandates to satisfy the customer, but are rarely told why customer service is important. A collection of more than 150 quotes from leaders in business industry and government, this book will inspire professionals at all levels of business to focus on customer needs. These enlightening and inspiring takes on the importance of the customer reflect the perspective of individuals who have staked their professional reputations on putting the customer first, including: Bob Allen, Chairman and CEO of AT&T; H. Wayne Huizenga, Chairman and CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment; Bernard Marcus, Chairman and CEO of the Home Depot; Michael R. Quinlan, Chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corporation; Leonard Riggio, Chairman and CEO of Barnes & Nobles; Charles Schwab, Chairman and CEO of Charles Schwab & Co.

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Required daily reading for anyone with customers.......1996-05-14

Kabodian's book is a concise, handy summary of the principles of customer satisfaction from those who should know: successful business people. Anyone with customers should read a page of this book before meeting the first customer of the day. Essential inspiration for anyone who has customers.

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The Economic and Social Progress Report is the most comprehensive resource guide available on the Latin American and Caribbean economies. The report features an annual assessment of economic and social trends, statistical profiles of regional and national economic performance, and year-by-year consolidated data for the past decade on population, national accounts, central government finances, balance of payments, and external debt.

The 1997 Report analyzes and compares recent macroeconomic developments in terms of stabilization, international integration and market liberalization. While many countries are moving into a phase of sustained growth, others continue to experience serious fiscal, financial and external problems that threaten economic progress.

The second section is a comprehensive assessment of the effect of Latin America's structural reforms on growth, macroeconomic stability and social equity. The analysis looks at medium-run economic and social prospects for the region and examines current challenges faced by policy makers.

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