One of the most amazing things about Hebrew is that in less than a century it has gone from an ancient language of prayer & ritual spoken by a few holy men to a modern language of sunbathing dining going to the movies & countless other everyday activities spoken by millions. Modern Hebrew is a beautiful language but for a native English speaker it can be tough wrapping your tongue around exotic expressions like Ha'im Ayn Oogiyot!" (" What no cookies!"). As with any language the quickest way to master Hebrew basics is to immerse yourself in its sounds & rhythms. The next best thing to six months in Haifa " Hebrew For Dummies" lets you do just that! Whether you want to communicate with your Israeli cousins understand Jewish prayers & sacred literature impress your Jewish in-laws or you're planning a trip to Israel this book/audio package can help. In no time you'll: master Hebrew sounds & rhythms; understand basic grammar & usage; get a handle on the Hebrew alphabet; make small-talk & most everyday transactions; discover the basics of Hebrew blessings & prayer; & gain insights into Hebrew culture & traditions. Each chapter of " Hebrew For Dummies" is organized around a specific set of activities such as eating traveling shopping & asking directions & gives you the lowdown on all the Hebrew you'll need to get by. Topics covered include: eating going shopping having fun sports hobbies talking on the phone communicating around the office & other everyday activities; Hebrew for travelers including transportation hotels money changing asking directions & handling emergencies; Sacred Hebrew including reading the Bible & prayer books blessing formulas sacred rites & services & more. The enclosed audio CD let's you pick up Hebrew the easy way through actual conversations. It

Features: dialogues by native Hebrew speakers; answers to the Fun & Games activities in the book. The fun easy way to master basic Hebrew this book will quickly get you on track with the language skills you need to speak & read Hebrew like a native."

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Shalom" & "barukh haba" to the land of milk & honey. To make your trip to the Promised Land an amble through fragrant cedar forests rather than a slog through the drier parts of the Negev get your hands on this trusty phrasebook. Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical & social words & phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals & discover their culture
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This hardback desk diary is illustrated throughout with Mairi Hedderwicks beautiful sketches of the Hebrides through the seasons. Featuring distinctive full-colour paintings by one of Scotlands best-loved authors & artists this exquisite diary is a wonderful celebration of the extraordinary natural beauty of the Hebrides. The paintings have been collected over the past forty years & show the changing faces of the landscapes. Mairis sketches range across many of the isles from Arran to Tiree expertly capturing the essence of these beautiful & diverse islands. Following the huge success of the previous diaries this new 2012 version is set to enjoy continued success. ...

In ' Hebridean Sharker' Tex Geddes describes his exploits during the 1950s as a hunter of basking sharks in the waters of the Minch between the Inner & Outer Hebrides. Using an adapted whaling harpoon he & his crew stalked these huge fish often in perilous conditions the liver of which is a valuable source of oil. Always a maverick before World War Two Geddes had been a boxer & a rumrunner to Newfoundl&. During the war he established a reputation as an expert knife-thrower & bayonet fencer & served in the Special Forces with Gavin Maxwell (author of Ring of Bright Water). He combined the hazardous pursuit of sharks with crewing the local lifeboat ring-net fishing lobstering deer-stalking & salmon poaching. He went on to purchase the tiny island of Soay where he lived with his wife Jeanne continued to hunt sharks & became the Laird. His story is full of adventures & fantastic descriptions of a seagoing life in the islands. It has become a Hebridean classic. ...

The Hebrides of Scotland
- around 500 diverse islands
- form the north-western Atlantic fringe of Europe. This book surveys

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Fascinating insights into the hedge fund traders who consistently outperform the markets in their own words From bestselling author investment expert & Wall Street theoretician Jack Schwager comes a behind-the-scenes look at the world of hedge funds from fifteen traders whove consistently beaten the markets. Exploring what makes a great trader a great trader Hedge Fund Market Wizards breaks new ground giving readers rare insight into the trading philosophy & successful methods employed by some of the most profitable individuals in the hedge fund business. A candid assessment of each traders successes & failures in their own words the book shows readers what they can learn from each & also outlines forty essential lessons--from finding a trading method that fits an investors personality to learning to appreciate the value of diversification--that investment professionals everywhere can apply in their own careers. * Presents exclusive interviews with fifteen of the most successful hedge fund traders & what theyve learned over the course of their careers*

Includes:: interviews with Jamie Mai Joel Greenblatt Michael Platt Ray Dalio Colm OShea Ed Thorp & many more* Explains forty key lessons for traders* Joins Stock Market Wizards New Market Wizards & Market Wizards as the fourth installment of investment guru Jack Schwagers acclaimed bestselling series of interviews with stock market experts Bringing together the wisdom of the true masters of the markets Hedge Fund Market Wizards is a collection of timeless insights into what it takes to trade in the hedge fund world.

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The dismal truth about hedge funds & how investors can get a greater share of the profits Shocking but true: if all the money that's ever been invested in hedge funds had been in treasury bills the results would have been twice as good. Although hedge fund managers have earned some great fortunes investors as a group have done quite poorly particularly in recent years. Plagued by high fees complex legal structures poor disclosure & return chasing investors confront surprisingly meager results. Drawing on an insider's view of industry growth during the 1990s a time when hedge fund investors did well in part because there were relatively few of them The Hedge Fund Mirage chronicles the early days of hedge fund investing before institutions got into the game & goes on to describe the seeding business a specialized area in which investors provide venture capital-type funding to promising but undiscovered hedge funds. Today's investors need to do better & this book highlights the many subtle & not-so-subtle ways that the returns & risks are biased in favor of the hedge fund manager & how investors & allocators can redress the imbalance. The surprising frequency of fraud highlighted with several examples that the author was able to avoid through solid due diligence industry contacts & some luck Why new & emerging hedge fund managers are where generally better returns are to be found because most capital invested is steered towards apparently safer but less profitable large established funds rather than smaller managers that evoke the more profitable 1990s Hedge fund investors have had it hard in recent years but The Hedge Fund Mirage is here to change that by turning the tables on conventional wisdom & putting the hedge fund investor back on top. ...

If you want to diversify your portfolio & lower your risk exposure with hedge funds here's what you should know: Hedge Funds For Dummies explains all the different types of funds explores the pros & cons of funds as an investment shows you how to find a good broker & much more. Authored by Ann Logue a financial writer & hedge fund specialist this handy friendly guide covers all the bases for investors of all levels. Whether you're just building your first portfolio or you've been investing for years you'll find everything you need to know inside:* What a hedge fund is & what it does* How hedge funds are structured* Determining whether a hedge fund is right for your portfolio* Calculating investment risk & return* Short- & long-term tax issues* Developing a hedge fund investment strategy* Monitoring & profiting on macroeconomic trends* Evaluating fund performance* Evaluating hedge fund management If you're investing for the future you definitely want to minimize your risk & maximize your returns. A balanced portfolio with hedge funds is one of the best ways to achieve that sort of balance. This book walks you step by step through the process of evaluating & choosing funds incorporating them into your portfolio in the right amounts & making sure they give you the returns you expect & deserve. You'll learn all the ins & outs of funds including:* What kind of fees you should expect to pay* Picking a hedge fund advisor or broker* Fulfilling paperwork & purchasing requirements* Performing technical analysis & reading the data* How to withdraw funds & handle the taxes* Tracking fund performance yourself or through reporting services* Hedge fund strategies for smaller portfolios* Performing due diligence on funds that interest you This friendly to-the-point resource

Includes:: information you can't do without including sample portfolios that show you how to invest wisely. Hedge funds are an important part of every balanced portfolio & this friendly guide tells how to use them to your best advantage. With important resources vital information & commonsense advice Hedge Funds For Dummies is the perfect resource for every investor interested in hedge funds.

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Written in the form of letters from an experienced witch to her two apprentices solitary witchcraft is offered not as a substitute for coven worship but as a fulfilling lifestyle in its own right. This book provides spells for all the key festivals of the witch's calendar
- describing the therapeutic powers of trancework & herbalism & outlining the Pagan approach to finding a partner. Her lyrical letters accompanied by pen-&-ink sketches bring the reader to an understanding of the solitary witch's lifestyle & beliefs.
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In The Hedgehog Effect Manfred Kets de Vries presents the case for leadership group coaching as an experiential training ground for learning to function as a high performance team. His group coaching model incorporating living case studies has been developed over more than 20 years of delivering programs to top-level executives & sets the standard in the field of leadership group coaching. Written for coaches consultants leadership development directors & anyone working in or with teams The Hedgehog Effect begins with an in-depth analysis of what teams & groups are all about. The intricacies of leadership coaching are illustrated with an elaborate example of a team coaching intervention. In Part Two the author applies a psychodynamic lens to the dynamics of teams & groups taking a close look at relationship patterns how groups evolve & the phenomenon of the group-as-a-whole. Part Three takes a more systemic perspective addressing the challenges that change processes pose for people in organizations & how to create best places to work. Kets de Vries supports the whole with the story of an organizational change initiative accomplished through group coaching. ...