The Emergence of a National Economy, 1775-1815 (The Economic History of the United States, Vol 2)

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Curtis Putnam Nettels
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Economic History | Economics | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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The Emergence of A National Economy 1775-1815 *Volume II* The Economic History of the United States
Curtis P. Nettels
Manufacturer: Holt, Rinehart & Winston
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The Emergence of a National Economy, 1775-1815
Nettels Curtis P
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The Emergence of a National Economy, 1775-1815
Curtis P. Nettels
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Martin Zagler develops, within a rigorous formal framework, innovative and unconventional macroeconomic policy perspectives that can be deduced from the New Growth Theory in the presence of market imperfections. For this book he adopts the standard structure of fiscal, monetary, and trade policy.

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Good overview but not enough "meat" ..........2006-11-06

I bought this book after reading Dave's articles on UML modelling for XML schemas hoping to learn more about the technique. So I was really interested in a quarter of the book but I still read the whole book.

Overall, its a good book as an overview to the whole XML modelling approach and it is great for a beginner or novice in the area. It explains the concepts quite clearly and provides some VERY SIMPLE examples.

But if you are looking for a book that guides you along on the "how to" aspect and application of knowledge, then this book doesn't quite have enough "meat" to be of much use.

In summary, for beginners only.

An excellent book covering an important niche.......2004-04-03

Like many web-related technologies XML and its many derivatives have evolved much more quickly than the support from traditional modelling and development tools. As a result many developers creating XML-based applications are doing so with the crudest of tools, and find it very difficult to either exchange ideas with more traditional developers, or to benefit from the strengths of more powerful tools and modelling approaches. This book sets out to address that issue, and it does an excellent job.

At the same time, the book provides a valuable introduction to a range of XML and e-Business technologies for those more familiar with traditional approaches. I found it answered a lot of questions I had about XML which had not been addressed by reading more typical "how to" books, so this book bridges the divide both ways.

The book starts out by setting out its aim - to bridge the XML and UML communities, and provides a high-level overview of both areas. It then focuses in on the key issue of e-Business integration, both as a common challenge and an area which will naturally affect both communities.

In subsequent chapters the author discusses defining a business vocabulary, and shows how an XML vocabulary can be modelled in UML, or generated from it. Having established this basis the author then discusses a number of XML-related standards, including XMI, XPath, XPointer, XLink, XML DTDs and Schemas, and XSLT, in each case using UML models to explain how the pieces fit together.

Finally, the last few chapters present an overall e-Business architecture based around the examples in the rest of the book, bringing all the pieces together in the context of Web Services.

It's the curse of all technical writers and publishers that whatever you write is rapidly out of date, and this book suffers a little from that. Published in 2001 it views several key standards (such as XSD and core Web Service protocols) as "proposals", and frequently omits details from examples because of this uncertainty. A reader would be well advised to supplement it with more up to date reading around the technical details.

That said, this book is well written, easy to read, and covers a niche which is still almost unoccupied. The companion web site backs the book up with some valuable material, including a free downloadable tool for XML modelling, generation and reverse-engineering.

I'd love David to do a second edition, moderately refreshed to present a 2004 view of the various standards and how they fit together. The core of the book wouldn't have to change. Until that book turns up, I'm happy to recommend this one.

A very good overview.......2002-06-21

It is quite a strange book: very interesting, depicting a complete, sometimes accurate, path between UML and XML languages, and trying to show the whole and complex environment that required the development of a language like XML. The fact that both UML and XML syntaxes are not explained in detail should not induce to consider this issue as an introductory one: a thorough comprehension of all quoted subjects presumes a good knowledge of a structured (possibly object oriented) programming language and some reference to an XML syntax textbook and a UML guide. You do not learn by this book either designing UML or writing XML code, but it represents a survey about the subject that can be interesting both for skilled people and beginners.

Well written and easy to read.......2001-11-12

David Carlson has produced a book that discusses how to integrate two important technologies: UML and XML. More than that, the book serves as a primer to both. Even if you already know UML or XML, you'll probably learn something new about each. References are supplied for those who want to learn more. For me, I also found that the book planted seeds for new ideas.

The material is presented in a practical way, around a simple business application. This makes the technologies more concrete and easier to understand. Fortunately, the reader is not overwhelmed by endless code listings - though there are enough nuts and bolts to make the concepts understandable.

Key concepts such as vocabularies, schemas, and portals are explained well. The book also touches on related technologies, such as RSS, XSLT, SOAP and UUDI. All in the context of a practical use case. I found the examples useful even if I design community based portals and not e-Business applications.

Hopefully the book will lay down the foundation for standards in schema development.

Title does not do this book justice.......2001-08-03

David Carlson's book on "Modeling XML Applications with UML" is an excellent contribution to the business of building distributed e-Business applications. My only complaint with the book is the title which emphasizes the subject of UML over the subtitle of "Practical e-Business Applications." Mr. Carlson painstakingly builds up the requisite knowledge one must possess around XML, DTD, XML Schema, other XML schemas, XSL, XSLT, XPath, XPointer, XLink, XMI, and UML in a lucid, cogent manner; both defining each piece of the puzzle and providing an excellent overview of how they all fit together. What has emerged is an excellent overview of the W3C and OMG efforts to recommend standards that serve the building of eBusiness applications. The examples that he provides are particularly useful as he draws from industry and open source efforts to define XML vocabularly such as Rich Site Summary and Jetspeed's Portal Site Markup Language (and he practices what he preaches, one look at his XMLModeling.com web site will testify to this). Of particulary value is the soup-to-nuts example that Dave cooked up, called Catalog Markup Language (CatML), in order to take the reader to just the right and intended level of understanding. These examples and the corresponding discussion is a non-gratuitous, yet complete, resource for anyone trying to get bootstrapped into all of the moving parts around building applications that cross organizational/corporate boundaries.

Dave leaves no stone unturned in pulling the whole story together in his description of portals, vortals and related technology that sets these valuable BtoB capabilities in motion; his prescience in describing the roles of various channels such as wireless devices is much appreciated, and for including a discussion on Web Services, which will be the next big architectural holy grail, makes for an excellent resource that paints a broad picture with just the right amount of depth on each subject.

The title tells us the main objective, which is the role of UML modeling in working with XML, but I would suggest that the story built up in an effort to reach this objective is much more valuable than the objective itself. Thanks professor, nice job.

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Modeling XML Applications with UML - Practical e-Business Applications
Carlson
Manufacturer: Addison-Wesley Professional
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Binding: Paperback

UML | Software Design, Testing & Engineering | Programming | Computers & Internet | Subjects | Books
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The curse of the information age is dealing with everything that 20th-century technology throws at us--from the telephone and late-night news to e-mail and beeping PalmPilots. It's easy to feel like you're always behind and never have enough time. In Smart Guide to Managing Your Time, Lisa Rogak provides some useful and commonsense advice for dealing with this modern dilemma. With sections titled "Learning How to Say No," "It Doesn't Have to Be Perfect," "Clean Off Your Desk," and "Throw It Out," Rogak addresses many of the common traps that each of us falls into and offers sensible advice for organizing our lives both at work and home. --Harry C. Edwards

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An all-you-need-to-know introduction to time management—starting you on the Smart path to a well-balanced and fulfilling life

Smart Advice on how a series of surprisingly simple lifestyle changes can truly liberate your overloaded daily schedule
Smart Strategies for coping with information overload at work—how to negotiate and prioritize the overwhelming demands of nonstop meetings, correspondence, presentations, and deadlines
Smart Tips on identifying and modifying your particular management style—maximizing strengths, minimizing short-comings, and ensuring lasting change
Smart Information on using time-saving computer programs and daily planners to help clear a path through all the clutter
Quick reading and easy referencing with a comprehensive index and loads of sidebars and tables

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About Time.......2000-04-10

Yes, it's about time for a book such as this to address the issues of information overload and all the other mental clutter that fills up our time. It's time to get back to the simple life (relatively speaking) and say no to so many things that rob us of our time.

This book has also helped me realize that that there is a definite link between time management and finances. I always thought I was organized but I never realized how I make many costly mistakes by not managing my time wisely.

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The Perfect Memo
Patricia H. Westheimer
Manufacturer: ScottForesman
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The Perfect Memo
Patricia H. Westheimer
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The Perfect Memo
Patricia H. Westheimer
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
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Perfect Memo, The
Joan Minninger
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
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Release Date: 1990-06-01

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Whether you'sre attracted by the money, the intellectual rigor, the glamour, or the work, you'sre not alone: Consulting firms are among the most popular employers of MBAs and undergraduates. In this book, you'sll explore profiles of 37 firms; the latest trends; a typical week in the life of a consultant; typical career paths; and the dreaded case interview.

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It's really sad how bad wetfeet has become.......2005-12-11

Wetfeet really was tied into insiders ten years ago, but now they're an old company that never really advanced past the startup stage, and are obviously quite disconnected from the needs of recent grads. On the plus side, the writing is passable.

Ace Your Case VI: Mastering the Case Interview (WetFeet Insider Guide)

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Ace Your Case VI: Mastering the Case Interview (WetFeet Insider Guide)
Inc. WetFeet
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Consulting recruiters use the case interview as a primary means of evaluating interviewees. The sixth book in WetFeet'ss popular Ace Your Case guide provides 15 more case questions to help consulting hopefuls sharpen their case-cracking skills.

Careers in Management Consulting, 2006 Edition: WetFeet Insider Guide

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Careers in Management Consulting, 2006 Edition: WetFeet Insider Guide
WetFeet
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Whether it's the money, the intellectual rigor, the glamour, or the work that attracts job seekers, their not alone: Consulting firms are among the most popular employers of MBAs and undergraduates. In this book, readers will explore profiles of 40 firms; the latest trends; a typical week in the life of a consultant; typical career paths; and the dreaded case interview.

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Whether you're attracted by the big bucks, the intellectual rigor, the glamour, the work, or a combination of the above, you're not alone: Consulting firms are traditionally among the largest employers of top MBA and college graduates. It's a high-paying, high-profile field that offers students the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility right out of school and quickly learn a great deal about the business world. But with single-digit growth projected for the industry in 2004 and 2005, expect competition for jobs to be as tough as ever. So you'll need to do your homework to land a job with a top consulting firm.

In this popular WetFeet Insider Guide, you'll explore

Profiles of 37 top strategy, Big Five, and specialty consulting firms.
Consulting opportunities beyond McKinsey and BCG.
Which firm is right for you--based on our exclusive Consulting Firm Appeal Test.
The latest industry trends.
Industry rankings of the major firms.
A week in the life of a typical consultant.
The typical career paths at the different firms.
How to prepare for the recruiting process, including the dreaded case interview.
Key differences between working for a consulting firm vs. an investment bank.

Ace Your Case! : Consulting Interviews : The WetFeet.com Insider Guide (Insider Guides Series : Company Insider)

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Ace Your Case! : Consulting Interviews : The WetFeet.com Insider Guide (Insider Guides Series : Company Insider)
WetFeet
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Do you want to know what a job in this industry is really like-and do you want to know it quickly? WetFeet has the best research (and writing) team in the business. WetFeet guides are the industry standard--based on thousands of insider interviews and written with humor and skill, our materials are recognized by candidates and companies alike as the insider guide of choice.

So you think you want to work on Wall Street. The idea of working in the financial markets excites you--and so does the idea of making a big salary. Before you interview, though, you should take some time to consider your career choice more carefully. Do you really want to work 80 hours a week? If you do, in which firms would you best fit? And what kind of banking do you really want to do? This guide will teach you everything you need to know about how an investment bank works, what types of professional opportunities exist for MBAs and undergrads, and how to impress your recruiters.

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The most dreaded part of your consulting interview: THE CASE! Like it or not, if you're planning to get a job in consulting, you will have to learn how to handle the case interview. Although different firms and different interviewers have very different approaches to the case question, all of them use it as an important tool in selecting/screening out job candidates. Indeed, you may have to clobber as many as ten or more cases on the way to landing a job with a major management consulting organization. Fortunately, by studying up on the case process and honing your case interview skills through practice, you'll soon be able to amaze friends and family alike with your explanations, frameworks and graph drawing skills. In this best-selling Insider report, WetFeet.com will help you ace your case! What the Heck Is A Case? Let's start with a simple definition. The case interview is essentially a word problem based upon a real life (or simulated) consulting situation.

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You MUST buy this guide!.......2003-03-04

After completing a series of interviews where I'm pretty sure I crashed and burned, I decided I needed some professional help. The overview drew me in immediately by describing a typical nerve-wracked interview candidate anticipating an interview "train wreck." That's me! I thought. This guide provided a thorough description of the case interview, from beginning to end, with a lot of examples. I feel much more prepared for my next round of interviews, now that I understand the process. Now I can go into my interviews as a raging bull, instead of a scared rabbit. I STRONGLY recommend this guide to everyone facing the dreaded case interview. Good luck!

You MUST buy this guide!.......2003-03-04

practical guide.......2001-10-22

I thought ace your case was a practical guide and helps relax you a little for your interview. Also try the Vault Guide to the Case Interview and the harvard guide to consulting. Good luck.

useful.......2001-10-22

This guide has several good frameworks for attacking a case interview and some good examples. Also recommended: The Vault Guide to the Case Interview and the Vault Guide to the Top 50 Consulting Firms.

Agree with reviews below.......2001-10-21

I found this report was disappointing and out of date. A more useful report on case interviews is the Vault.com 2002 Guide to the Case Interview or the harvard guide to consulting.

Mercer Management Consulting: The WetFeet.com Insider Guide (Wetfoot.Com Insider Guide)

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Too synthetic, good for principiants!

Mercer Management Consulting: The WetFeet.com Insider Guide (Wetfoot.Com Insider Guide)
Wetfeet. Com
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A few years back, when reengineering was all the rage, Mercer was a relative newbie in the consulting world. Now reengineering has faded, and although Mercer hasn't dethroned McKinsey or BCG from their position atop consulting's ivory tower, it has narrowed the gap. In the Wet Feet Press Insider on Mercer, our insiders tell you about life inside this rapidly growing strategy consulting firm. You'll be ready to ace your interviews after reading your Company Insider! You'll learn answers to all of the following questions: * Why has Mercer's focus on strategic growth paid off? * What do most insiders identify as a key reason they joined the firm? * What are the pros and cons of working for a younger consulting firm? * How has the firm's intellectual properties pushed it into the vanguard

of consulting firms? * How does Mercer stack up compared to McKinsey and The Boston Consulting Group? * What's new with international business? * What tips do Mercer insiders offer to help you ace your interviews?

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Too synthetic, good for principiants!.......2000-09-04

This guide is useful only on a basic base because it reports a lot of infos over this consulting firm but with lower value than the site guide:what are the pros and cons of working for them, how Mercer compared to McKinsey and The Boston Consulting Group.... My advice is to read the last two books written by Mercer, that's "Value Nets" and "Profit Patterns": they are very helpful because they bring a lot of real cases developing a smart mind on the reader.

The WetFeet Insider Guide To Careers In Management Consulting

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a really in-depth guide
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The WetFeet Insider Guide To Careers In Management Consulting
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Whether you're attracted by the big bucks, the intellectual rigor, the glamour, the work, or a combination of the above, you're not alone: Competition for consulting jobs is fierce. Despite the current economic slowdown, management consulting firms are hard at work, growing, reengineering, total quality managing and operationally improving hospitals, consumer products companies, automobile manufacturers, utilities, telecommunications firms—you name it. Like Elvis, consultants are everywhere. But the competition to get these jobs is intense.

As a result, you'll need to do your homework to land a job with a top consulting firm. Among other things, you'll need to know why you really want to be a consultant and why YOU are the perfect person for the job. WetFeet is here to help you find those answers.

In this popular WetFeet Insider Guide, you'll explore:

Profiles of 35 top strategy, Big Five, and specialty consulting firms.
Consulting opportunities beyond McKinsey and BCG.
Which firm is right for you? Take our exclusive Consulting Firm Appeal Test.
What the latest industry trends are.
Industry rankings of the major firms.
Comparisons of the career ladders at the different firms.
Consulting-speak.
What a case interview is and how to prepare for one.
What measures your interviewer is evaluating you on.
Grilling your recruiter: questions to ask your interviewer.
What a week in the life of a consultant is like.
What the key differences are between working for a consulting firm vs. an investment bank.

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Whether you're attracted by the big bucks, the intellectual rigor, the glamour, the work, or a combination of the above, you're not alone: Competition for consulting jobs is fierce. Despite the current economic slowdown, management consulting firms are hard at work, growing, reengineering, total quality managing and operationally improving hospitals, consumer products companies, automobile manufacturers, utilities, telecommunications firms-you name it. Like Elvis, consultants are everywhere. But the competition to get these jobs is intense.

As a result, you'll need to do your homework to land a job with a top consulting firm. Among other things, you'll need to know why you really want to be a consultant and why YOU are the perfect person for the job. WetFeet is here to help you find those answers.

In this popular WetFeet Insider Guide, you'll explore:

Profiles of 35 top strategy, Big Five, and specialty consulting firms.
Consulting opportunities beyond McKinsey and BCG.
Which firm is right for you? Take our exclusive Consulting Firm Appeal Test.
What the latest industry trends are.
Industry rankings of the major firms.
Comparisons of the career ladders at the different firms.
Consulting-speak.
What a case interview is and how to prepare for one.
What measures your interviewer is evaluating you on.
Grilling your recruiter: questions to ask your interviewer.
What a week in the life of a consultant is like.
What the key differences are between working for a consulting firm vs. an investment bank.

Customer Reviews:

a really in-depth guide.......2003-04-10

it's no wonder business majors and MBAs look to wetfeet for this kind of information. this guide was a great resource for me. it had tons of current information on key trends, charting the progress of the industry, changes and rankings, etc. i got a good feel for what to expect in management consulting. it certainly didn't romanticize it (gone are the boom years, after alL!), and i'm glad since i would've smelled a rat right away if it had. that said, the lifestyle, culture, diversity info was good stuff, as was the info on salary, vacation and travel. i also liked the days in the life -- written in great detail so that i can really get a good idea of what it's like to be an analyst in the industry. and finally, the list of questions to ask the interviewers as well as questions to be prepared for are a great starting point for me when i think about what to rehearse for when i'm going through the hiring rounds.

Very Timely.......2003-03-11

Was a great resource and very timely in my quest to get a management consulting job with a top firm!

Great general overview.......2003-03-07

Really helpful for getting started on your path towards management consulting. Good industry info with snapshots of the top firms. Saves a lot of time.

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The Intersection of Joy and Money

Revolutionize your relationship with money!

Change your results with money

Better than Suze Orman

The Intersection of Joy and Money
Mackey Miriam McNeill
Manufacturer: Prosperity Publishing (KY)
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The Intersection of Joy and Money is a revolutionary concept and a must-read for those who want to create and enjoy their own wealth. Mackey McNeill uses her experience and knowledge to lead you through a journey of self-discovery and self-actualization. Use this book to bring personal power to your relationship with your money. The Intersection of Joy and Money has won the 2003 Most Life Changing Book Award and Outstanding Book of the Year by Independent Publishers.

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A new dawn:.......2003-02-08

Mackey's book sheds light on the shadow of money issues-a subject that I usually like to leave up to "luck". It is delightfully designed-and the questions were so provocative that I decided to actually use it as a workbook-rather than simply browsing through it. I feel my "money-mind" opening!

The Intersection of Joy and Money.......2003-01-29

I gave this book to my wife and she loved it. For the first time, we were able to explore together our use of money. From my wife's learning, I think that Mackey's book has been of tremendous value.

Revolutionize your relationship with money!.......2003-01-17

Mackey's book helped me understand my emotional relationship with money & prosperity. The concept of finding JOY in financial planning rather than drudgery. My work is about creativity & fun. Mackey's work helped me see that prosperity belongs as part of my life as well. I recommend this book to anyone who feels overwhelmed by the conflict between their credit cards and bank balance. This book is for real people, not just those who have studied financial planning. I especially recommend this book to creative thinkers & "right brain, artistic folks!"

Change your results with money.......2003-01-13

This book gave me new insights into the world of money. The five money truths were insightful and clear. The five paths to transformation really brought me to my key issues. I now have the consciousness to move into the world of money in a new way.

Better than Suze Orman.......2002-12-19

Mackey McNeill's wisdom is far superior to any of Suze Oreman's work. From this book you will learn how to change your money life and create the money life you always wanted. It is a must have book.

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Give and Take--the first insider's guide to the world of corporate philanthropy-will help all foundation staff members in their efforts to give wisely and well. A candid look at the factors that make for a successful giving program, Give and Take also offers invaluable advice to nonprofit executives, development staff, trustees, and volunteers who rely on private fundraising for essential support. Reynold Levy, formerly an executive director of New York's renowned 92nd Street Y and president of the AT&T Foundation and currently the president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee and chairman of the board of the Nathan Cummings Foundation, draws on his own experience as both donor and solicitor in this engaging handbook. The benefits, responsibilities-and challenges-facing today's philanthropists are revealed here with flair and conviction. Levy lays out clear guidelines and establishes benchmark principles for building world-class foundations. With a keen awareness of the practical realities of business, he argues that successful philanthropic programs are rooted in both business values and business interests. Corporate philanthropy, says Levy, must contribute meaningfully to business success as it fulfills social obligations. Levy bolsters his position with colorful anecdotes that reveal how many leading companies-including AT&T, Levi-Strauss, IBM, and Dayton-Hudson-have sponsored innovative philanthropic activities that benefit their employees, customers, and shareholders as well as humanitarian causes. Levy then turns the tables and views corporate giving from the beneficiary's perspective. He divulges insider strategies and tactics for effectively soliciting funds from today's corporate executives. He answers some of the key questions of aspiring grantees as he helps guide hopeful beneficiaries through every stage of the fundraising process. Levy has seen firsthand the power of corporate philanthropy to advance business goals while improving our communities and enriching our personal lives. His unparalleled experience in and outside of foundations inform every aspect of this guide to doing good and asking well. Give and Take is a useful and thought-provoking resource for everyone who cares about philanthropy, from managers in company foundations to non profit executives, development directors, trustees, and volunteers.

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