Expert real-world insight on the intricacies of quantitative trading before, during, and after the tradeThe Elements of Quantitative Investing is a comprehensive guide to quantitative investing, covering everything readers need to know from inception of a strategy, to execution, to post-trade analysis, with insight into all the quantitative methods used throughout the investment process. This book describes all the steps of quantitative modeling, including statistical properties of returns, factor model, portfolio management, and more. The inclusion of each topic is determined by real-world applicability. Divided into three parts, each corresponding to a phase of the investment process, this book focuses on well-known factor models, such as PCA, but with essential grounding in financial context. This book encourages the reader to think deeply about simple things. The author, Giuseppe Paleologo, has held senior quantitative research and risk management positions at three of the four biggest hedge fund platforms in the world, and at one of the top three proprietary trading firms. Currently, he serves as the Head of Quantitative Research at Balyasny Asset Management with $21 billion in assets under management. He has held teaching positions at Cornell University and New York University and holds a Ph.D. and two M.S. from Stanford University. This book answers questions that every quantitative investor has asked at some point in their career, including: How do I model multivariate returns?How do I test these models, either developed by me or by commercial vendors?How do I incorporate asset-specific data in my model?How do I convert risk appetite and expected returns into a portfolio?How do I account for transaction costs in portfolio management?The Elements of Quantitative Investing earns a well-deserved spot on the bookshelves of financial practitioners seeking expert insight from a leading financial executive on quantitative investment topics―knowledge which is usually accessible to few and transmitted by one-on-one apprenticeship. Read more

Selected as a Next Big Idea Club Must ReadAre you an ambitious hard worker and high-achiever―but feeling stuck, unseen, and struggling to move up in your career?Being great at your job isn't enough anymore. In today's competitive workplace, ambitious professionals need to master both how and where they show up if they want to stand out and be recognized.Lorraine K. Lee knows this journey firsthand. As a shy, overlooked introvert who became a sought-after keynote speaker, she discovered that success comes not from working harder, but from being intentional about your professional presence. Through her role as a founding editor at LinkedIn and work with Fortune 500 companies, she's helped millions of professionals develop an intentional, powerful presence that takes them from invisible to unforgettable.Drawing from research-backed principles, personal anecdotes, and insights from interviews with dozens of industry leaders, including bestselling author Daniel Pink and Radical Candor's Kim Scott, Unforgettable Presence teaches you how to:Master virtual presence using proven frameworks for standing out in today’s workplaceDeliver impactful presentations with confidence and authorityDevelop executive presence at any career stageLeverage LinkedIn to stay top-of-mind and be recognized for your expertiseTransform your team’s presence and impact as a leaderGive and receive feedback that inspires changeLead meetings that your teammates don’t dread This guide introduces practical frameworks to help you build influence and be seen as a leader, and gives you concrete tools to increase your impact immediately. You'll learn to communicate with confidence, build strategic relationships, and advocate for yourself and your team effectively.Whether you're an introvert seeking greater visibility or a leader looking to amplify your team's impact, Unforgettable Presence provides the proven frameworks and practices to ensure you're remembered for all the right reasons. It's time to take control of your career trajectory by mastering both how and where you show up so that you can create a presence that makes you truly unforgettable. Read more

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Pass the SHRM Exam on your first attempt. Guaranteed.This exam prep guide covers the Society for Human Resource Management’s People, Workplace, and Organization domains in depth, and prepares you for both knowledge-based questions and scenario-based situational judgment questions you’ll face on the real exams. Fully updated for the latest BASK.Key Features & Benefits✅ 1200+ Practice Questions with Explanations: Over 1,200 exam-style questions — including both knowledge-based and scenario-based types — each accompanied by detailed explanations. Master every concept and understand the “why” behind each answer for deeper learning.✅ Full Coverage of All SHRM Domains: Complete review of People, Organization, and Workplace domains (as defined by SHRM’s Body of Knowledge), plus integration of behavioral competencies. Every chapter aligns with SHRM’s guidelines, ensuring no topic is left behind.✅ 8 Full-Length Mock Exams: Practice with eight complete exams (4 for SHRM-CP and 4 for SHRM-SCP) that mirror the real exam format and difficulty. Build your confidence and time-management skills by simulating real testing conditions.✅ Unlimited Exam Generator: Gain access to our exclusive e-learning platform that features an Unlimited Exam Generator. Generate a new practice exam every time you study! Customize your practice by choosing SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or a mix of both – you’ll never run out of fresh questions to test your knowledge.✅ Unlimited Flashcards for Retention: Solidify key terms and concepts with digital flashcards on the e-learning platform. There’s no cap — flip through an endless deck of flashcards to reinforce memory and boost retention.✅ Study Anytime, Anywhere: The e-learning platform is accessible on desktop and mobile devices, so you can study on your schedule. Review flashcards on your phone during a lunch break or take a full practice test on your laptop at home – flexibility is yours!Prepare with Confidence and SucceedWith SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Exam Success, you get more than just facts and definitions. Learn by doing – every practice question and mock exam is an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned and identify areas for improvement. Detailed answer explanations help turn mistakes into learning moments, making complex HR concepts crystal clear. The content is organized in a logical, easy-to-follow manner, so you won’t get lost in dense text.Imagine walking into your exam fully prepared, having mastered every domain from People to Organization to Workplace through consistent practice. Envision the confidence of knowing you’ve tackled numerous scenario-based questions and can handle any situational challenge the exam throws at you. This guide’s blend of comprehensive content review and abundant practice means you’ll be ready for both the knowledge and practical application aspects of the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams.Invest in your professional future today. Join the ranks of successful HR professionals who have used this guide to earn their SHRM certifications. With the SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP Exam Success study system by your side, you have everything you need to pass on your first attempt and advance your HR career. Get certified with confidence and take the next big step in your HR journey! Read more

The irreverent guide to investing, Boglehead styleThe Boglehead's Guide to Investing is a DIY handbook that espouses the sage investment wisdom of John C. Bogle. This witty and wonderful book offers contrarian advice that provides the first step on the road to investment success, illustrating how relying on typical "common sense" promoted by Wall Street is destined to leave you poorer. This updated edition includes new information on backdoor Roth IRAs and ETFs as mainstream buy and hold investments, estate taxes and gifting, plus changes to the laws regarding Traditional and Roth IRAs, and 401k and 403b retirement plans. With warnings and principles both precisely accurate and grandly counterintuitive, the Boglehead authors show how beating the market is a zero-sum game.Investing can be simple, but it's certainly not simplistic. Over the course of twenty years, the followers of John C. Bogle have evolved from a loose association of investors to a major force with the largest and most active non-commercial financial forum on the Internet. The Boglehead's Guide to Investing brings that communication to you with comprehensive guidance to the investment prowess on display at Bogleheads.org. You'll learn how to craft your own investment strategy using the Bogle-proven methods that have worked for thousands of investors, and how to:Choose a sound financial lifestyle and diversify your portfolioStart early, invest regularly, and know what you're buyingPreserve your buying power, keeping costs and taxes lowThrow out the "good" advice promoted by Wall Street that leads to investment failureFinancial markets are essentially closed systems in which one's gain garners another's loss. Investors looking for a roadmap to successfully navigating these choppy waters long-term will find expert guidance, sound advice, and a little irreverent humor in The Boglehead's Guide to Investing. Read more

Practical exercises and hands-on tools to bring to life the timeless advice found in the author’s best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a TeamIn the years following the publication of Patrick Lencioni's best seller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, fans have been clamoring for more information on how to implement the ideas outlined in the book.In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni offers specific, practical guidance for overcoming the five dysfunctions, using tools, exercises, assessments, and real-world examples. He examines questions that all teams must ask themselves: Are we really a team? How are we currently performing? Are we prepared to invest the time and energy required to be a great team?Written concisely and to the point, this guide gives leaders, line managers, and consultants alike the tools they need to get their teams up and running quickly and effectively. Read more

Make the most of your investment portfolio with a mix of assets from stocks to real estate to cryptocurrencyThere’s nothing more satisfying than seeing the balance of a financial account grow month over month. But before that can happen, you need to know the best places to invest your money. Who can you trust for solid, reliable investing advice? Investing All-in-One For Dummies offers sound guidance for investors at every level. Whether you’re stumped by stocks, baffled by bonds, mystified about mutual funds, or curious about cryptocurrency, this book gives you a solid foundation in those investing concepts and many others. After reading the expert advice and considering your risk tolerance and timeline, you can confidently choose the best investments for your financial goals. Containing advice from 10 different Dummies investing guides, Investing All-in-One For Dummies shows you how to: Set short- and long-term investing goals, invest to minimize your tax hit, and develop an investing strategy using a mix of investment vehiclesDecide when to buy, hold, or sell an investmentChoose the right mix of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds to create a diversified portfolioIdentify real estate investment opportunities and find the capital to make purchases Execute trades through an online broker instead of using a traditional investment firmEvaluate modern investing trends like cryptocurrency and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investingFor anyone who wants to dip their toes into the markets or who tends to leave their investment decisions in the hands of someone else, Investing All-in-One For Dummies is the must-read resource when you’re ready to make informed decisions and pick solid investments for your financial future. Read more

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Supplement your PMP exam preparation with our Quick Reference Guide! This durable, laminated card is the perfect companion to The PMP Exam: How To Pass On Your First Try. Highlighting key agile concepts and terms crucial for success, this guide is updated for the current (2024) PMP Exam (released on January, 2 2021). Covering all 49 processes including key inputs, tools, and outputs, this helpful tool also features techniques, tables, and graphs to highlight the most important information at a glance. Common formulas are organized for rapid look-up, bringing relevant information for the PMP Exam together in one resource. Read more

Manage the art of bookkeepingDo you need to get up and running on bookkeeping basics and the latest tools and technology used in the field? You've come to the right place! Bookkeeping All-In-One For Dummies is your go-to guide for all things bookkeeping. Bringing you accessible information on the new technologies and programs, it cuts through confusing jargon and gives you friendly instruction you can use right away.Inside, you’ll learn how to keep track of transactions, unravel up-to-date tax information, recognize your assets, and so much more.Covers all the new techniques and programs in the bookkeeping fieldShows you how to manage assets and liabilitiesExplains how to track business transactions accurately with ledgers and journalsHelps you make sense of accounting and bookkeeping basics Get all the info you need to jumpstart your career as a bookkeeper! Read more

The world's most populous nation and soon-to-be largest economy is rapidly turning into the planet's most efficient assassin. Unscrupulous Chinese entrepreneurs are flooding world markets with lethal products. China's perverse form of capitalism combines illegal mercantilist and protectionist weapons to pick off American industries, job by job. China's emboldened military is racing towards head-on confrontation with the U.S. Meanwhile, America's executives, politicians, and even academics remain silent about the looming threat. Now, best-selling author and noted economist Peter Navarro meticulously exposes every form of "Death by China," drawing on the latest trends and events to show a relationship spiraling out of control. Death by China reveals how thousands of Chinese cyber dissidents are being imprisoned in "Google Gulags"; how Chinese hackers are escalating coordinated cyberattacks on U.S. defense and America's key businesses; how China's undervalued currency is damaging the U.S., Europe, and the global recovery; why American companies are discovering that the risks of operating in China are even worse than they imagined; how China is promoting nuclear proliferation in its pursuit of oil; and how the media distorts the China story--including a "Hall of Shame" of America's worst China apologists.This book doesn't just catalogue China's abuses: It presents a call to action and a survival guide for a critical juncture in America's history--and the world's.Publisher's note - in this book various quotes and viewpoints are attributed to a 'Ron Vara'. Ron Vara is not an actual person, but rather an alias created by Peter Navarro in order to present his views and opinions. Read more

When the hammer and sickle came down in late 1991, Russia's feverish new market opened for business. From banking to breweries, sectors emerged out of nowhere, in a country that had never had a functioning economy. For the next three turbulent decades, a wild, proto-capitalist free-for-all transformed Russian society.Then, in 2022, Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The market started to collapse; Western firms fled Moscow's skyscrapers. No country this large had ever transformed itself as dizzyingly as 1990s Russia--now, just as dramatically, it was over. The intervening decades had seen phenomenal successes and crushing failures; the creation and destruction of enormous fortunes. How did it all happen?Zero Sum brings to life the complex, vivid color of one of the greatest experiments in the history of global commerce. What have businesses learnt--or failed to learn--from this adventure, both about Russia and about dynamics between countries and companies in the face of relentless change? Read more

Modern Real Estate Practice has trained more than 3 million professionals since 1959. Updated to reflect current legislation and market information, and to include the newest forms and web resources, this real estate book and its ancillary products will provide you with the best foundation possible to launch your real estate career. Each unit includes learning objectives, key terms, overview, topic details, and quiz. Additionally, the included QBank gives you the ability to create customized tests from hundreds of questions.Includes:●  Introduction to the real estate business●  Real estate property and the law●  Interests in real estate●  Forms of real estate ownership●  Title records●  Real estate brokerage●  Real estate agency●  Client representation agreements, contracts, financing, and taxes●  Real estate appraisals●  Leases●  Property management●  Property development●  Environmental issues●  Math for real estate●  An overview of contents that highlights the topic and explains how it relates real estate law, regulations, and principles to the practice of real estate●  Updated content that reflects current legislation and market information, including the newest forms and web resources●  Customized tests and QBank to give you the ability to review hundreds of questions on the subject of real estate practiceDearborn Real Estate Education books, exam prep resources, and study guides have been written by industry experts who are currently active in today’s residential and commercial real estate  business marketplace. And because knowledge of state property laws and regulations requires local expertise, our authors come from all around the country. We are the leading real estate education provider and our products have successfully trained millions of real estate agents nationwide.  Read more

An Economist Best Book of the Year"Making Money and Keeping It" – The Wall Street JournalOver the past century, if the wealthiest families had spent a reasonable fraction of their wealth, paid taxes, invested in the stock market, and passed their wealth down to the next generation, there would be tens of thousands of billionaire heirs to generations-old fortunes today. The puzzle of The Missing Billionaires is why you cannot find one such billionaire on any current rich list. There are a number of explanations, but this book is focused on one mistake which is of profound importance to all investors: poor risk decisions, both in investing and spending. Many of these families didn’t choose bad investments– they sized them incorrectly– and allowed their spending decisions to amplify this mistake.The Missing Billionaires book offers a simple yet powerful framework for making important lifetime financial decisions in a systematic and rational way. It's for readers with a baseline level of financial literacy, but doesn’t require a PhD. It fills the gap between personal finance books and the academic literature, bringing the valuable insights of academic finance to non-specialists.Part One builds the theory of optimal investment sizing from first principles, starting with betting on biased coins. Part Two covers lifetime financial decision-making, with emphasis on the integration of investment, saving and spending decisions. Part Three covers practical implementation details, including how to calibrate your personal level of risk-aversion, and how to estimate the expected return and risk on a broad spectrum of investments.The book is packed with case studies and anecdotes, including one about Victor’s investment with LTCM as a partner, and a bonus chapter on Liar’s Poker. The authors draw extensively on their own experiences as principals of Elm Wealth, a multi-billion-dollar wealth management practice, and prior to that on their years as arbitrage traders– Victor at Salomon Brothers and LTCM, and James at Nationsbank/CRT and Citadel.Whether you are young and building wealth, an entrepreneur invested heavily in your own business, or at a stage where your primary focus is investing and spending, The Missing Billionaires: A Guide to Better Financial Decisions is your must-have resource for thoughtful financial decision-making. Read more

A breakthrough trading book that provides powerful insights on profitable technical patterns and strategiesThe Art and Science of Technical Analysis is a groundbreaking work that bridges the gaps between the academic view of markets, technical analysis, and profitable trading. The book explores why randomness prevails in markets most, but not all, of the time and how technical analysis can be used to capture statistically validated patterns in certain types of market conditions. The belief of the book is that buying and selling pressure causes patterns in prices, but that these technical patterns are only effective in the presence of true buying/selling imbalance.The Art and Science of Technical Analysis is supported by extensive statistical analysis of the markets, which will debunk some tools and patterns such as Fibonacci analysis, and endorse other tools and trade setups. In addition, this reliable resource discusses trader psychology and trader learning curves based on the author's extensive experience as a trader and trainer of traders.Offers serious traders a way to think about market problems, understand their own performance, and help find a more productive path forwardIncludes extensive research to validate specific money-making patterns and strategiesWritten by an experienced market practitioner who has trained and worked with many top tradersFilled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Art and Science of Technical Analysis will give you a realistic sense of how markets behave, when and how technical analysis works, and what it really takes to trade successfully. Read more

An easy-to-follow and realistic path to financial security and independenceIn The Roadmap to Financial Freedom: A Millionaire's Guide to Building Automated Wealth, veteran Certified Public Accountant and founder of Budgetdog Academy, Brennan Schlagbaum, delivers an inspiring and practical account of how he and his family paid off over $300,000 in debt. He'll also show you how you can apply the same principles to your own life to transform your financial situation. In the book, you'll discover how to track, grow, and protect your money as you work your way closer to financial freedom. You'll also find: Comprehensive strategies for crafting a plan to turn around your personal financesWays to give to others that help you in your path to financial securityRock-solid budgeting techniques that help you get control of your income and spending patternsPerfect for members of new and growing families, young professionals, and anyone else seeking to redefine their relationship with money, The Roadmap to Financial Freedom is an intuitive, insightful, and hands-on roadmap to financial independence. Read more

An insightful new take on the life and work of one of the world's most remarkable investors: Warren BuffettIn the 30th Anniversary Edition of The Warren Buffett Way, celebrated author and investor Robert Hagstrom delivers the definitive version of his bestselling compendium of the investment strategies made famous by Warren Buffett. The Warren Buffett Way describes the twelve investment tenets of Warren Buffett's strategy called business-driven investing and his distinct approach to managing a portfolio of businesses. You'll learn how you can apply these same principles to building your own portfolio and find discussions on the psychology of long-term investing, its optimal benefits, and how to avoid the most common pitfalls and mistakes encountered by investors.This latest edition includes:A new author preface to complement the existing forewords from Peter Lynch, Bill Miller, and Howard Marks.Insights on how to achieve worldly wisdom advanced by Warren Buffett's longtime business partner Charlie Munger.Footnotes and references to academic work that supports and expands on Warren Buffett's investment approach and portfolio management.The complete Berkshire Hathaway common stocks portfolios from 1977-2021.An indispensable guide to the remarkable work and accomplishments of Warren Buffett, The Warren Buffett Way is a can't-miss resource for professional and individual investors who want to learn from the world's greatest investor. Read more

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In this compelling dialogue, two of the world’s most influential thinkers reflect on the value of equality and debate what citizens and governments should do to narrow the gaps that separate us. Ranging across economics, philosophy, history, and current affairs, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel consider how far we have come in achieving greater equality. At the same time, they confront head-on the extreme divides that remain in wealth, income, power, and status nationally and globally. What can be done at a time of deep political instability and environmental crisis? Piketty and Sandel agree on much: more inclusive investment in health and education, higher progressive taxation, curbing the political power of the rich and the overreach of markets. But how far and how fast can we push? Should we prioritize material or social change? What are the prospects for any change at all with nationalist forces resurgent? How should the left relate to values like patriotism and local solidarity where they collide with the challenges of mass migration and global climate change? To see Piketty and Sandel grapple with these and other problems is to glimpse new possibilities for change and justice but also the stubborn truth that progress towards greater equality never comes quickly or without deep social conflict and political struggle. Read more

Discover the official resource for success on the 2025 CFA Level I exam. Get your copy of the CFA® Program Curriculum now. The 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set contains the content you need to perform well on the Level I CFA exam in 2025. Designed for candidates to use for exam preparation and professional reference purposes, this set includes the full official curriculum for Level I and is part of the larger CFA Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). Covering all ten core topics found on the Level I exam, the 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set helps you:Develop critical knowledge and skills essential in the industry.Learn from financial thought leaders.Access market-relevant instruction. The set also features practice questions to assist with your mastery of key terms, concepts, and formulas. Volumes include:Volume 1:  Quantitative MethodsVolume 2:  EconomicsVolume 3:  Corporate IssuersVolume 4:  Financial Statement AnalysisVolume 5:  Equity InvestmentsVolume 6:  Fixed IncomeVolume 7:  DerivativesVolume 8:  Alternative InvestmentsVolume 9:  Portfolio ManagementVolume 10:Ethical and Professional Standards Indispensable for anyone preparing for the 2025 Level I CFA exam, the 2025 CFA Program Curriculum Level I Box Set is a must-have resource for those seeking the foundational skills required to become a Chartered Financial Analyst®. Read more