The Skinny on the Housing Crisis

The Skinny on the Housing Crisis
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 87
Release: 2009
Genre: Financial crises
ISBN: 098189352X

The Skinny on the Housing Crisis is an in-depth look into how America dragged itself into the worst housing and credit crisis since The Great Depression. The story is told through the experience of a young couple, Billy and Beth, who in 2006 buy their first house. Two years later, they lose their house to foreclosure.

Other People's Money

Other People's Money
Author: Charles V. Bagli
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0142180718

A veteran New York Times reporter dissects the most spectacular failure in real estate history Real estate giant Tishman Speyer and its partner, BlackRock, lost billions of dollars when their much-vaunted purchase of Stuyvesant Town–Peter Cooper Village in New York City failed to deliver the expected profits. But how did Tishman Speyer walk away from the deal unscathed, while others took the financial hit—and MetLife scored a $3 billion profit? Illuminating the world of big real estate the way Too Big to Fail did for banks, Other People’s Money is a riveting account of politics, high finance, and the hubris that ultimately led to the nationwide real estate meltdown.

The Skinny on Creativity

The Skinny on Creativity
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2010
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0984441883

The Skinny on Creativity - now with animation! No matter what you do, or where you are in life, the ability to think creatively is crucial for your survival and your success. The more you develop your skills at creative thinking, the more likely you will be able to master your environment. Creative thinkers are all around you. People who are juggling responsibilities and obligations, who are finding ways to get a lot done with minimal help, who are using their talents to maximum effect. Creative thinking is the skill you need to overcome whatever stands between you and what you want to accomplish. Creative thinkers will have an edge in the years ahead. Machines can perform analysis better than most humans. But machines can't imagine; machines can’t think creatively. To compete and prosper you need to enhance your abilities at creative thinking. So give us an hour of your time, and we will give you a better understanding creativity and an enhanced ability to think outside of the box.

The Skinny on Time Management

The Skinny on Time Management
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0984139397

THE SKINNY ON TIME MANAGEMENT summarizes for you the thinking of those who have spent years contemplating time and time management. This book will tell you exactly what you need to know to find the time to accomplish your goals. This book addresses not only techniques for creating additional time but also strategies for making more impactful and effective use of the time you have. Those people who master the techniques and strategies presented in this book are well on their way to the success they aspire to.

The Skinny on Direct Sales

The Skinny on Direct Sales
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0982439091

This book is an invaluable resource for direct sales professionals either embarking on their direct sales career or those who have entered this exciting world and need a little motivation. For those who want a source of income that is dependent primaily on their own efforts as well as a fexible schedule, direct sales is a wonderful career. The Skinny on Direct Sales will help these sales professionals create a 100 day plan of success. It outlines the pitfalls that other direct sales folks have overcome. It is a great motivator and advises on good selling skills and how to overcome fear. The book concludes with ten practical tips these professionals should follow to help ensure a long and healthy career in direct sales.

The Skinny on the Art of Persuasion

The Skinny on the Art of Persuasion
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 89
Release: 2010
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0982439008

Learn how to influence the thinking of others. You'll learn skills to increase your persuasiveness and eventually, your success at whatever endeavor your pursue.

Behind the Housing Crash

Behind the Housing Crash
Author: Aaron Clarey
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Corrupt bankers, FBI investigations, IRS raids, offshore bank accounts and more as an insider exposes those responsible for the housing crisis and explains what's in store for the rest of us.

The Skinny on Success

The Skinny on Success
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 105
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0981893597

The Skinny on Success is a compilation of the best thinking on the subject of success. Relying on thought leaders from ancient Rome to the present day, this book pulls back the curtain on success and separates the wheat from the chaff. If you want the real story, pick it up and invest one hour. It will be on of the best hours you have ever spent!!

The Skinny on Credit Cards

The Skinny on Credit Cards
Author: Jim Randel
Publisher: RAND Media Co
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2009
Genre: Credit cards
ISBN: 0981893546

The Skinny on Credit Cards is the story of Billy and Beth, a typical American couple, as they struggle with the use (and abuse) of their credit cards. Our story also looks at their 18-year-old son, Jake, a college freshman who loves the idea of having his own credit cards. Through their experiences, we learn about the incredible convenience, heartache, and commentary generated by that little piece of plastic.