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Spinning wool : beyond the basics / by Field, Anne.(CARDINAL)758720;

Includes bibliographical references (page 156) and index.Wool. Wool and the care of fleeces -- Analysis of wool -- Spinning wheels. Understanding your wheel -- Drive ratio, twists and yarn sizes -- Yarn design. Spinning worsted and semi-worsted yarns -- Spinning woollen and semi-woollen yarns -- Projects -- Appendices.

Subjects: Hand spinning.; Spinning.; Woolen and worsted spinning.;

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Census reports .. : Twelfth census of the United States, taken in the year 1900. by Merriam, William Rush,1849-1931.(CARDINAL)312168; Hunt, William C.(William Chamberlin),1856-1929.(CARDINAL)265177; King, William Alexander,1856-1906.; Powers, Le Grand,1847-1933.(CARDINAL)282871; North, S. N. D.(Simon Newton Dexter),1849-1924.(CARDINAL)164703; United States.Census Office(CARDINAL)139273;

vol. I-II. Population; prepared under the supervision of William C. Hunt. -- vol. III-IV. Vital statistics; prepared under the supervision of William A. King: pt. I. Analysis and ratio tables. pt. II. Statistics of death. -- vol. V-VI. Agriculture; prepared under the supervision of Le Grand Powers: pt. I. Farms, live stock and animal products. pt. II. Crops and irrigation. -- vol. VII-X. Manufactures; prepared under the supervision of S.N.D. North: pt. I. United States by industries. pt. II. States and territories. pt. II-IV. Special reports on selected industries.

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Finance basics : decode the jargon, navigate key statements, gauge performance /

Includes bibliographical references and index.Why understand finance? -- Navigating the three major financial statements. Accounting methods ; The income statement ; The balance sheet ; The cash flow statement -- Using the statements to measure financial health. Profitability ratios ; Efficiency ratios ; Liquidity ratios ; Leverage rations ; Other ways to measure financial health -- Preparing a budget. Top-down versus bottom-up budgeting ; Getting started ; Articulating your assumptions ; Quantifying your assumptions -- Calculating return on investment. Costs and benefits ; Payback period ; Net present value and internal rate of return ; Break-even analysis ; Sensitivity analysis ; Evaluating unquantifiable costs and benefits -- Tracking performance. Performance of an investment ; Performance of an existing unit ; Forecasts -- Test yourself -- Answers to test questions -- Key terms -- Learn more -- Sources.Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. "Finance Basics" explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: - How to navigate financial statements- How to weigh costs and benefits- What's involved in budgeting and forecasting- How to gauge a company's financial health About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series: Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business.

Subjects: Corporations; Managerial accounting.;

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New frontiers in stable isotopic research : laser probes, ion probes, and small-sample analysis / by Shanks, Wayne C.(CARDINAL)289063; Criss, R. E.(CARDINAL)289062; USGS Development of Assessment Techniques Program.(CARDINAL)308032;

Includes bibliographical references."Results of a workshop held in Reston, Va., January 12-13, 1988, on laser microprobe and ion microprobe analysis techniques performed on geological samples for stable and rare gas isotopic ratios."

Subjects: Isotope geology; Microprobe analysis;

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Penny stocks for dummies / by Leeds, Peter,author.(CARDINAL)502935;

Getting started with penny stocks. Getting to know penny stocks ; Deciding if penny stocks are right for you ; Buying and selling penny stocks ; Avoiding promotions, scams, and bribes -- Research and investment strategies. Developing a strategy ; Doing your research ; Picking a winner ; Penny stocks manias -- Trading penny stocks. Trading strategies ; Fundamental analysis ; Financial ratios: comparing apples to apples ; The abstract review in penny stocks ; Technical analysis with penny stocks -- The part of tens. Ten rapid result tactics ; Ten trading truths ; Ten key considerations for companies.While the majority of penny stocks are very risky, choosing the right ones can be extremely lucrative. Written by penny stock expert Peter Leeds -- also known as The Penny Stock Professional -- this hands-on, friendly guide takes the guesswork out of investing in penny stocks and gives you the knowledge to make smart investment choices that can yield big returns. In no time, you'll have the confidence and know-how to properly identify and purchase winning penny stocks -- and get in on the ground floor of small cap stocks that can bring you high rewards. Updated and expanded since its previous publication, this new edition of Penny Stocks For Dummies provides the latest information, advice, and tools you need before considering investing in penny stocks. Once you determine investing in penny stocks is for right you, you'll find expert guidance on identifying growth trends and market sectors positioned for rapid growth, finding undiscovered penny stocks, and understanding the fundamentals of a potential investment in penny stocks.

Subjects: Penny stocks; Speculation;

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Finance and accounting for nonfinancial managers : all the basics you need to know / by Droms, William G.,1944-(CARDINAL)720908;

1390LIncludes index.I. Introduction -- 1. Contemporary financial management -- Evolution of the finance function -- Goals of financial management -- Organization and structure of the book -- Conclusion -- Summary -- 2. The tax environment -- Organizational form and taxes -- Corporate income taxes -- Personal income taxes -- Subchapter S corporations -- Summary -- II. Financial accounting fundamentals -- 3. Introduction to financial statements -- Objectives of financial accounting -- The auditor's opinion -- The balance sheet -- Book value of securities -- The income statement -- Supplemental "pro-forma" or "operating" earnings -- Accumulated and retained earnings -- Statement of cash flows -- Summary -- 4. Accounting, a financial information system -- The accounting process -- The accrual concept -- Double-entry accounting -- The accounting cycle -- Summary -- 5. Special topics in accounting -- Changes in the equity account -- Depreciation accounting -- Inventory accounting -- Accounting for leases -- Intercorporate investments -- Summary --III. Financial analysis and control -- 6. Financial statement analysis -- Objectives of financial statement analysis -- Ratio analysis -- Common-size statements -- Sequence of analysis -- Case study, Technosystems, Inc. -- Financial analysis and financial fraud -- Summary -- 7. Financial forecasting and cash budgeting -- Objectives of financial forecasting -- Short-term forecasts and cash budgeting -- Financial forecast for the Cutler Toy Company -- Long-term financial planning -- Summary -- 8. Breakeven analysis for profit planning -- Assumptions of breakeven analysis -- Breakeven applications -- The breakeven technique -- Breakeven charts -- Nonlinear breakeven analysis -- Summary -- IV. Working capital decisions -- 9. Working capital policy -- Importance of working capital management -- Short-term versus long-term financing -- Relative magnitude of working capital investment -- Inventory control policy -- Credit policy -- Accounts payable payment policy -- Summary -- 10. Working capital management -- Management of cash and marketable securities -- Accounts receivable management -- Inventory management -- Sources of short-term financing -- Summary -- Appendix 10.1. Economic order quantity mathematical derivation --V. Long-term investment decisions -- 11. Mathematics of compound interest -- Compound interest -- Present value -- Present value of an annuity -- Compound value of an annuity -- Application to personal decision making -- Summary -- 12. Capital budgeting -- Payback -- Net present value -- Internal rate of return -- Profitability index -- Selection of method -- Dealing with uncertainty -- Case study -- Summary -- 13. Cost of capital -- Cost of capital defined -- Marginal cost and capital budgeting -- Calculating the average cost of capital -- The capital asset pricing model -- Capital structure management -- Summary -- VI. Long-term financing decisions -- 14. Sources and forms of long-term financing -- The money and capital markets -- Intermediate- and long-term debt -- Lease financing -- Preferred stock -- Common stock -- Dividend policy -- Summary -- 15. Valuation of financial assets -- Capitalization-of-income method -- Selecting appropriate capitalization rates -- Bond valuation -- Preferred-stock valuation -- Common-stock valuation -- Summary -- 16. Valuing closely held businesses -- Valuation principles -- Revenue ruling 59-60 -- Case analysis : valuing Home Medical Care, Inc. -- Summary -- An invitation.

Subjects: Managerial accounting.; Accounting.; Business enterprises;

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Financial statements for non-financial people : a quick-and-easy guide to reading a financial statement / by Price, Ron,1947-(CARDINAL)461806;

Subjects: Financial statements.;

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Understanding investments [sound recording] / by Fullenkamp, Connel,authorspeaker.(CARDINAL)536193; Recorded Books, LLC.(CARDINAL)561790; Teaching Company.(CARDINAL)349444;

How to stop worrying and start investing -- How investors make money -- Starting with stocks -- The basics of bonds -- Introduction to mutual funds -- What are exchange traded funds? -- Financial statement analysis -- P/E ratios and the method of comparables -- Fundamentals based analysis of stocks -- Start up companies and IPOs -- Why should you care about dividends? -- Using leverage -- Choosing bonds -- Bond school -- Picking mutual funds -- Investing in foreign assets -- Options are for everyone -- Real estate and commodities -- Cycles and market timing -- Deciding when to sell -- Risk, return, and diversification -- Time value of money -- Financial planning -- Taking charge of your investments.Lecturer: Professor Connel Fullenkamp.What are your most important financial goals? Sending your kids to college? Buying a new home? Retiring early? Having the freedom to not worry about whether you can afford to buy a new car or go on vacation? It's your financial resources that are the determining factor in how you're able to answer these and a host of other questions. And few things are as important in determining just what those financial resources are as your understanding of where and how to invest. Investing, and the skills to succeed at it, play critical roles in building and maintaining your financial resources. And investment opportunities are available to everyone. No matter where on your financial timeline you may be-- whether you're just starting out, approaching retirement, or somewhere in between-- there is no question that improving and enhancing your investment skills can have a positive impact on your financial life and in turn, your life goals.Compact disc.

Subjects: Audiobooks.; Investments.; Investment analysis.; Risk management.; Portfolio management.; Securities.; Derivative securities.;

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Penny stocks / by Leeds, Peter,author.(CARDINAL)502935;

Getting started with penny stocks. Getting to know penny stocks ; Deciding if penny stocks are right for you ; Buying and selling penny stocks ; Avoiding promotions, scams, and bribes -- Research and investment strategies. Developing a strategy ; Doing your research ; Picking a winner ; Penny stocks manias -- Trading penny stocks. Trading strategies ; Fundamental analysis ; Financial ratios: comparing apples to apples ; The abstract review in penny stocks ; Technical analysis with penny stocks -- The part of tens. Ten rapid result tactics ; Ten trading truths ; Ten key considerations for companies."Want big returns? Look at small stocks! Penny stocks are low-cost equities that often make large price moves, potentially leading to big gains - or losses - for investors. Penny Stocks For Dummies will help you determine whether this wild ride is right for you. With this hands-on guide, you can grasp the basics, find smart investments, avoid scams, and look for big success, even if you only have pocket change to start out with. This latest edition takes you right into today's unique penny stock market. You'll learn how to read penny stock charts, evaluate the strength of small companies, recognize price manipulations, and use smart trading strategies to maximize your returns. Buying and selling penny stocks can be extremely lucrative--if you know exactly what you're doing. This book will make a penny trader out of you, so you can start making money for the future. (Heads up: you're going to need a bigger piggy bank!) With Penny Stocks For Dummies, you will: Find out whether penny stocks are a good fit for your investment goals, available capital, and risk tolerance; Do your due diligence and learn how to research potential penny stock investments; Use fundamental analysis, financial ratios, and penny-specific technical analysis to identify winning bets; Uncover expert tips that will boost your results and help prevent big losses. Penny Stocks For Dummies will give you the knowledge and confidence you need to get in on the ground floor and discover those hidden gems for high rewards"--Publisher's description.

Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Penny stocks; Speculation;

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Digital SAT math prep / by Zegarelli, Mark,author.(CARDINAL)424319;

Part 1: Getting Started with SAT Math -- Welcome to SAT Math -- Review of Pre-Algebra -- Part 2: Algebra -- Algebra I Reboot Part 1: Expressions -- Algebra I Reboot Part 2: Equations and Inequalities -- Linear Functions -- Systems of Equations -- Part 3: Problem Solving and Data Analysis -- Ratios, Proportions, and Percentages -- Statistics and Probability -- Understanding Data and Information from Tables and Graphs -- Part 4: Advanced Math -- Functions -- Polynomials -- Quadratic Functions -- Exponential and Radical Equations -- Part 5: Geometry and Trigonometry -- Geometry -- Right Triangles and Trigonometry -- Part 6: Practice Makes Perfect: SAT Math Section Practice Tests -- Practice SAT Math Test 1 -- Answers and Explanations for Practice SAT Math Test 1 -- Practice SAT Math Test 2 -- Answers and Explanations for Practice SAT Math Test 2 -- Part 7: The Part of Tens -- Ten Things You Will Almost Definitely See on Your SAT Math Test -- Ten Tips to Improve Your SAT Math Score.Digital SAT Math Prep For Dummies is a jam-packed study guide to the section of the SAT students struggle with most. This update covers major changes to the test as the SAT goes fully digital in spring 2024. With this book, you can improve your score with proven test-taking strategies and four practice exams. Drill down on the concepts you need help with the most, and prepare to breeze through all 44 questions on test day.

Subjects: Study guides.; Mathematics; SAT (Educational test);

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