Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Marketing: An Introduction



Marketing: An IntroductionBy Gary Armstrong, Philip Kotler
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From the Back Cover
How do we get you moving?
By placing you–the customer–in the driver’s seat.
Marketing introduces the leading marketing thinking
on how customer value is the driving force
behind every marketing strategy.
Fasten your seatbelt. Your learning journey starts here!
www.prenhall.com/kotler
About the Author
About the Authors
As a team, Gary Armstrong and Philip Kotler provide a blend of skills uniquely suited to writing an introductory marketing text. Professor Armstrong is an award-winning teacher of undergraduate business students. Professor Kotler is one of the world’s leading authorities on marketing. Together they make the complex world of marketing practical, approachable, and enjoyable.
Gary Armstrong is Crist W. Blackwell Distinguished Professor of Undergraduate Education in the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He holds undergraduate and masters degrees in business from Wayne State University in Detroit, and he received his Ph.D. in marketing from Northwestern University. Dr. Armstrong has contributed numerous articles to leading business journals. As a consultant and researcher, he has worked with many companies on marketing research, sales management, and marketing strategy. But Professor Armstrong’s first love is teaching. His Blackwell Distinguished Professorship is the only permanent endowed professorship for distinguished undergraduate teaching at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has been very active in the teaching and administration of Kenan-Flagler’s undergraduate program. His recent administrative posts include Chair of the Marketing Faculty, Associate Director of the Undergraduate Business Program, Director of the Business Honors Program, and others. He works closely with business student groups and has received several campus-wide and business school teaching awards. He is the only repeat recipient of the school’s highly regarded Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, which he won three times. In 2004, Professor Armstrong received the UNC Board of Governors Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest teaching honor bestowed at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Philip Kotler is the S. C. Johnson & Son Distinguished Professor of International Marketing at the Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. He received his master’s degree at the University of Chicago and his Ph.D. at M.I.T., both in economics. Dr. Kotler is author of Marketing Management: Analysis, Planning, Implementation, and Control (Prentice Hall), now in its eleventh edition and the most widely used marketing textbook in graduate schools of business. He has authored several successful books and has written over 100 articles for leading journals. He is the only three-time winner of the coveted Alpha Kappa Psi award for the best annual article in the Journal of Marketing. Dr. Kotler’s numerous major honors include the Paul D. Converse Award given by the American Marketing Association to honor “outstanding contributions to science in marketing” and the Stuart Henderson Britt Award as Marketer of the Year. He was named the first recipient of two major awards: the Distinguished Marketing Educator of the Year Award given by the American Marketing Association and the Philip Kotler Award for Excellence in Health Care Marketing presented by the Academy for Health Care Services Marketing. He has also received the Charles Coolidge Parlin Award which each year honors an outstanding leader in the field of marketing. In 1995, he received the Marketing Educator of the Year Award from Sales and Marketing Executives International. Dr. Kotler has served as chairman of the College on Marketing of the Institute of Management Sciences (TIMS) and a director of the American Marketing Association. He has received honorary doctorate degrees from DePaul University, the University of Zurich, and the Athens University of Economics and Business. He has consulted with many major U.S. and foreign companies on marketing strategy.

Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds: Learn in 7 Days-Investing Without Losing Series (Investing Without Losing)


Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds: Learn in 7 Days-Investing Without Losing Series (Investing Without Losing)By Don Sausa
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The Complete Guide to Real Estate Tax Liens and Foreclosure Deeds introduces you to the best investment alternative of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Every month, smart investors are placing their money in fixed interest rates of 16 percent or more in government-sponsored tax liens. Plus, learn how to invest in foreclosure tax deeds. All of this in 7 days! From the publishers of Investing Without Losing, ISBN 0978834607.


Customer Reviews
Novice POV The book is well written and to the point. Easy to understand, but may not be enough information for a beginner to run to the races with.
Tax Liens Demistified A good book that demistifies any confusion about tax sales throughout the country. Easy to read and easy to follow. Breaks down all the information into an organization fashion. Unfortunately, the author's website isn't working.
a timesaver, a comparison to TV's John Beck tax lien program This is a very very quick read and a definite time saver for people on the go. I think if you are new to this and didn't know how tax liens work, you will really find this book to be helpful as it guides you step by step. It is very specific on what you should do and what forms to fill out. I have looked at other tax lien resources mainly John Beck's expensive tax lien program on TV. I found this book to be cheaper and more direct to the point, while the latter having little or no resources unless you want to pay more for coaching and stuff. Also I was surprised to find the free online community with this book. It makes the learning process a little easier when you have questions and you can ask people including the author directly.

Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude: How to F...


Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude: How to Find, Build and Keep a YES! Attitude for a Lifetime of SUCCESS (Jeffrey Gitomer's Little Books)By Jeffrey Gitomer
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Second Best Book The YES!Attitude may be the second best book I have read. I am sure there is one better but I haven't found it yet. I have read it four times and am reading it for the fifth time not because I am slow learner but rather because the lessons are worth learning. I have read most of the reviews of the book on this site and all I can say to those who gave it a poor rating that sometimes people read the words but fail to grasp the meaning. As I read this I could only imagine what a wonderful world this would be if everyone adopted the ideas and concepts of this book. Contrary to some of the reivews I found an Aha on almost every page. Every time something happens that I don't like I now think of the book and more specifically, "I don't like what's happening but I know I am going to learn something really great" or words to that effect. I have taken it a step further. I wear a necklace beneath my shirt that I use to remind myself everytime I see or feel it that being positive is a choice and I choose to be positive. I am purchasing 20 copies to give to my 4 children and my best friends.
Great Foundation For Self-Improvement Books This is a fantastic book that communicates. If you are now searching for more than your inspirational quotes book or your motivational pictures and posters, I recommend this book. This book points you in the right direction in your journey for self-improvement. Simple and straight shooting instead of some books, just as informative, but may have overwhelming story telling. It sets up a great foundation for a better mindset and attitude. For the well-versed in the self-help arena, the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude, solidifies, simplies and certifies the major principles of a positive attitude. Overall, after reading the book, you'll see how to improve a positive attitude with a YES! attitude.
Excellent Read I purchased this book after buing Mr. Gitomer's Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching, which has made a difference in my life. This book, as has been indicated before, is nothing particuarly new (but, as has also been indicated before, little self-improvement or achievement literature is truly new, just restated). I would argue that it is not simplistic, but instead subtle - I have reread it two times after my initial read, and only in the repeated readings are some of the subtlties coming out. Certainly if you are looking for a great introductory book to achievement and self improvement, you'd be hard pressed to beat this one. It's positive, upbeat, and has great packaging.

West's Business Law tenth edition


West's Business Law tenth editionBy Kenneth W. Clarkson, Roger LeRoy Miller, Gaylord A. Jentz, Frank B. Cross
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A market leader used by more colleges and universities than any other business law text, West's Business Law continues to set the standard for making classic black letter law accessible, interesting, and relevant to business students. This Tenth Edition refines and builds upon traditions established when the book was first introduced: authoritative content blended with cutting-edge coverage of contemporary topics and cases and an unmatched selection of innovative, high-quality support materials.


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Great book for undergrads This is a great book for undergrad students taking any type of business law class.
Business Law 10 Edition I like it a lot but it needs to put into simple word for a person like me who don't known any thing about law could understand it better. over all its a very good book. A lot of good information. Lollie L. Jefferson
West's Business Law, tenth edition The book came in a sealed cover. Although it looks brand new, it does say it is "used". You would never know it. It came in a timely manner and when I followed up w/the seller to see when it shipped, they sent me back an e-mail within a few hours. I would highly recommend using Off Campus Athens again.

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Economics


EconomicsBy Campbell R McConnell, Stanley L Brue
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McConnell and Brue’s Economics: Principles, Problems, and Policies is the leading Principles of Economics textbook because it is innovative and teaches students in a clear, unbiased way. The 17th Edition builds upon the tradition of leadership with three main goals: help the beginning student master the principles essential for understanding the economizing problem, specific economic issues, and the policy alternatives; help the student understand and apply the economic perspective and reason accurately and objectively about economic matters; and promote a lasting student interest in economics and the economy.


Customer Reviews
Great! Recieved the book as promised in the appropriate condition and was also shipped quickly too so I had it in time for my first class. VERY important! Thanks!
misssing book never received book; and never received feedback on several attempts. I will not conduct transactions with dagamemania44 in the future
Economics 17th edition I used this text in an Econ class last semester (my first in a few years) and this book was great. The summaries were helpful, there are several in each chapter instead of one at the end, that's very handy when you're looking for specific information. There are lots of charts to help with the formulas. My favorite areas included the chapters on Antitrust Policy and Regulation, Agriculture, Income Inequality, and the Costs of Production. Economics can be pretty dry subject matter, luckily I also had a lively instructor. Obviously as a student you don't get much say in which text you use, but this is a good one.

Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making


Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision MakingBy Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso
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Now in its Fourth Edition, Kimmel, Weygandt, and Kieso's Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making has been tested and approved in the classroom. Whether you measure classroom success by improved grades, students who are better prepared for the Intermediate course and their future careers, or by student evaluations at the end of the semester, Financial Accounting delivers real results."If you are teaching a debit/credit centered financial accounting principles class there is not a better written or organized text. Believe me I have looked. The supporting materials for instructors [are] also terrific."--Nancy Snow, University of Toledo"The textbook is well written with good examples and homework problems. This book is easy to understand, but is rigorous in its coverage of accounting issues."--Paul Brazina, La Salle University, Philadelphia"Best presentation of material in the industry. In addition, Financial, Managerial and Intermediate all flow together for greater coverage and comprehension."--Vince Enslein, Clinton Community CollegeKey Features* WileyPLUS gives instructors the technology they need to create an environment where students can reach their full potential and experience academic success. www.wiley.com/college/wileyplus* New Accounting Across the Organization features place accounting issues within the context of students' majors.* Updated with expanded content on Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporate Governance.* New Comprehensive Problems combine concepts across chapters.* A new Continuing Cookie Chronicle problem traces the growth of an entrepreneurial venture and enables students to apply their newly acquired accounting skills.* Identifies the tools students will need to make real business decisions.* Provides balanced coverage of the accounting cycle at a level that is appropriate to what students need in the business world.* Emphasizes the accounting experiences of real high-profile companies, such as Tootsie Roll, Microsoft, Nike, and Intel.


Customer Reviews
Highway robbery This book and the service surrounding it is absolute garbage. The positive reviews it has received are highly dubious. The book is very unclear with terminology, and the lack of answer keys to check your progress makes this worse. If you're buying this used be prepared to wade through red tape to get access to an answer key. 70 bucks for a single semester of access, and you won't have access as soon as you pay, you will also need a url from your instructor to access the site. I understand why this is needed for your class specific information but to simply access the sites tools, like an answer sheet, should not require anything more than your subscription...actually it should have come with the book. I have taken two other classes with website support material and I did not have to go through near the trouble. I am likely to take my complaint to my colleges administration as this book would only be tolerable to someone strong in this field, which defeats its purpose.
Excellent Book This is an excellent book. Each chapter starts with a real life example of the learning objectives that will be covered in the chapter. The concepts are explained in terms that are easy to understand and grasp. There are a variety of problems at the end of each chapter to reinforce the learning objectives. I would recommend this book to anybody who has little knowledge of accounting or someone who needs a refresher in the accounting principles.
No Code Included With Purchse Of "New" Text From Amazon Potential Buyers, If you are a student who is taking an accounting course and your instructor requires you to use the accompanying Wiley Plus website, do not expect to get a Wiley Plus, registration code with this product. I purchased the text "new" directly from Amazon for an accounting class I am taking and I assumed that I would recieve the registration code I needed; I assumed wrong as there was no registration code included with my book. If you do need the code for class and you do choose to buy this book from Amazon, you'll be best off buying the cheapest, used edition and going to the Wiley Plus site directly to get a standard registration code for around $60 dollars. Of Course keep in mind shipping costs may eat up any savings you'd get buying from Amazon in the first place! The 1 star review actually reflects my dissatisfaction with the description of this product on Amazon's site, and not the quality of the text. Happy Shopping!

Marketing Management (12th Edition) (Marketing Management)


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Tons of theoretical information Although this is the primary used textbook for MBA students in marketing classes, it lacks one major substance- practical implications. Kotler and Keller are absolutely awesome in introducing almost all theories applied to marketing (except they lack to focus on international marketing), but this text is not "applied" marketing. Therefore my only problem with this about 700-page textbook is it's missing crucial steps required to achieve mentioned goals.
Good Nice but the main weakness stands on the delivery on time especially for outside Europe
Excellent Price I purchased this text book because of price; the university's custom book was over $150. I am so glad that I was able to locate this book. Thank you so much. The book was delivered in a timely manner.