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Achieving and Sustaining Institutional Excellence for the First Year of College (Jossey-Bass Higher and Adult Education)
Betsy O. Barefoot , John N. Gardner , Marc Cutright , Libby V. Morris , Charles C. Schroeder , Stephen W. Schwartz , Michael J. Siegel , and Randy L. Swing
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In 2002, the Policy Center on the First Year of College (supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts, The Atlantic Philanthropies, and Lumina Foundation for Education) sponsored a project to recognize colleges and universities as "Institutions of Excellence" in their design and execution of the first year. Thirteen colleges and universities—representing a broad spectrum of campus types—were selected as exceptional institutions that place a high priority on the first-year experience. Achieving and Sustaining Excellence in the First Year of College includes case studies of each of the thirteen exemplary institutions. These studies illustrate and analyze the colleges’ best practices in teaching, assessing, and retaining first-year college students. The individual case studies offer lessons learned and have broad potential application beyond the particular type of institution represented.
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Prentice Hall's Federal Taxation 2006: Comprehensive (19th Edition)
Thomas R. Pope , Kenneth E. Anderson , Allen Ford , Anna C. Fowler , Robert Gardner , John Kramer , Susan Nordhauser , and Dale Bandy
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<DIV sercontent> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" soNormal>For mainstream introductory courses in individual federal income tax concepts and applications at the undergraduate or MBA level. <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" soNormal> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" soNormal><B>This series goes beyond simply being a definitive guide by being the only book in tax that provides a built-in study guide (throughout the margins) to break down concepts and assist students in learning tax concepts. </B></DIV>
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- Obligatory Reading for All Novelists
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On Moral Fiction (A Harper Torchbook- TB 5069)
John C. Gardner
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A genuine classic of literary criticism, On Moral Fiction argues that "true art is by its nature moral."
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Obligatory Reading for All Novelists.......2006-08-27
Gardner defines the mission of the visionary novelist in a way that underlines the essential importance of storytellers to humanity's hopes and dreams--an approach as relevant in today's global village as it was when he first wrote it.
Mutual Exclusivity?.......2005-01-09
I enjoy Gardner's critical and educational writings even when I disagree, as with the idea of the indispensible "fictional dream." I'd like to point out, though, something other reviewers here seem to have either missed or mistaken for a contradiction. The avant garde and postmodernism seem to be placed, by these reviewers, at the opposite end of the scale from that which Gardner promotes. Meanwhile, Gardner clearly didn't believe that postmodernism and the avant garde were useless and irresponsible, as he himself wrote odd, postmodern novels while remaining within his own guidelines. He was also a vocal fan of much of Barthelme's work, as well as Beckett's. The avant garde is not the opposite pole from what Gardner intends, and he never suggested it was.
A most wonderful conversation.......2001-11-02
I first read this book in the 1970's when it was new. I've owned a copy ever since, and I've given so many away as gifts that I've lost count.
It is easily my favorite book. From the moment I first read it, until today; I open its pages and feel as if I'm having a literary conversation with an old friend.
The "moral" in the title puts off some folks, but don't be deterred. Gardner uses the term "moral" as you or I would use the word "truth." All Gardner is imploring is that authors seek the truth when writing fiction and avoid cheap tricks and cheap effects. That is all.
Yes, Gardner did feel that writing comes with a responsibility. He also felt it was nothing less than a privilege, and thus comes the responsibility that goes with privilege.
Buy it, enjoy it. If you share Gardner's view (as illustrated in the paragraph above, I promise you -- you will cherish this volume).
Postmodern novelist tells all!.......2001-10-05
I have to tell you, I don't get Gardner. To start with, he writes this book mainly as a gag to rile folks up. And some buy his confidence game, forgetting, as they do, that one of Gardner's favorite novelists was Melville. Because, if you're paying attention, he then goes on to write one postmodern novel after another. Grendel. October Light. The King's Indian. Mickelsson's Ghosts. Each more metafictional than the last. So what if his name's not Barth, or Barthelme, or Barthes, it might have been Barthgardner, for all the Barthing going on. He's as postmodern as they come. Don't let him fool you. Pynchon is his only rival as a writer of apocalyptic fantasy.
You might put it this way. And this is the nice way to put it. Gardner's theories and his practice don't match. Of course the gulf between them isn't the same as the one between Wordsworth's ideas and their reality. His injunction to write in the language truly spoken by men runs counter to the bookish and allusive poetry. But where Wordsworth was harmlessly mouthing Coleridge's Kant-addled dream dictums, what Gardner is doing seems much more deliberate and foul. Or funny, depending on the way you look at it. I mean, the fact that people actually FELL for this ruse is astonishing.
Fresh Air.......2000-12-09
Gardner's work certainly won't appeal to postmodernists or other avant-garde scribblers who believe form takes precedence over content. His thesis is simple: all art purports to better the world, not hinder it; all art essentially believes in a form of goodness, truth, beauty, whatever you want to call it, in the sense that it affirms that there is an inherent value in life and no value in "valuelessness." He comes down strongly on writers who write like "writers," and where style becomes more important than the timeless art of storytelling. All this probably won't be very compelling to many of the readers who cling to the works of 60s writers like Pynchon, Gass, Coover, et al., who write thinly disguised treatises, not novels, and who people their books not with characters but mannequins. There is something old fashioned about Gardner's point of view, which won't win him many hipster fans, but his argument, this reader feels, stands up even stronger in today's climate where the main literary trends seem to consist of endless irony, facile references to pop culture and television. Furthermore, his book is lucid, trenchant, passionate, engaging, and of course, confrontational.
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Commonsense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor (Wiley Audio)
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Invoking the words and spirit of Thomas Paine, investor-turned-historian John Bogle concedes that his ideas for revamping the mutual-fund industry are perhaps "not yet sufficiently fashionable to procure them general favor." But despite likening the "ills and injustices suffered by mutual fund investors" to those "our forebears suffered under English tyranny," Bogle--founder of the Vanguard Group--makes a strong case for index funds with this exhaustive study of investing.
He begins with primer-like essays on investment strategy, championing mutual funds for their inherent investment value, and then grinding each point home with a bevy of graphs, charts, entertaining anecdotes, and common sense. He repeatedly stresses time as a basic tenet for investing, listing these simple rules: "Time is your friend"; "Impulse is your enemy"; "Stay the course." And then he proceeds to blast fund managers, who have become marketers rather than managers. <blockquote>The trade-off between the profits that accrue to fund shareholders and the profits that accrue to the fund management companies seems subject to no effective independent watchdog or balance wheel, despite the fact that the shareholders actually own the mutual funds.</blockquote> It's an interesting concept: smart, reasoned investors can all but secure their financial future, but the system itself, run unchecked by fund managers, needs a major overhaul. And considering the amount of reasoned, historically based support he includes, readers will have a hard time finding fault with the sometimes controversial Bogle. Equal parts instructional and crusade, Common Sense on Mutual Funds deserves the attention it's likely to receive. Recommended. --Rob McDonald
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a must read for investors.......2007-03-22
This is by far the best investment book I have ever read. The analyses are brilliant,Mr. Bogle pulls back the curtain on the mutual fund industry.
A Really Good Book... It Will Change One's Perspective.......2007-02-15
This book is a great insight into one of the finest minds on wall street... except he has a heart. Unlike most people in the financial market who desire to separate ordinary people from their money, he strives to enlighten minds and illuminate the journey with sage insight. Proof? Simple, he was the founder of Vanguard Investment Company with the widest selection of LOW COST funds available. He is a fine gentleman in his personal life and an apostle in the world of investing for novice and experienced investors alike. I loved the book and have given several copies as gifts. I would rate it six stars if this was an option. P.S. If reading a book like this is holding you back, get the audio book and listen on the way to work. Makes it easy. :)
I get it. I'll buy an index fund........2006-11-02
Tons of statistical data supporting the concept of low cost index funds. I am invested in the Vanguard S&P 500 Index as well as other index funds, but this is a bit too much. If you understand the concept of indexing, save some cash and skip this book.
Great book!.......2006-08-31
This book has the fundamental of indexing and why we should consider it as part of building our financial portfolio. Bogle is at his best preaching the value of indexing and how it relates to lower cost investing. This eventually translates to higher return for the investors and less profit to the brokerage firms that make money on trading.
The book is a valuable resource for beginners who have not built their investment portfolio using actively managed funds. I found it helpful in thinking about reducing the number of funds in my portfolio.
I thought Bogle was a little off when he discussed investing internationally. He claimed that international investing is not necessary since large companies do business globally. I disagree with this notion and believe that we should diversify our portfolio through investing in global funds.
The principle of staying the course no matter what happens is very true. I saw that real time during the economic downturn after the year 2000. Staying the course paid off really well now that we are out of that trough!
The classic book on using index funds. .......2006-08-05
Mr. Bogle has written a number of books on passive investing techniques and this one is one of the best. It covers in detail why one should use the strategy promoted by this book. It contains a massive quantity of information supporting the claims made. Bogel is the founder of Vanguard funds that offers low cost index mutual funds to the large and small investor alike.
I also recommend a little book titled How to Make Money in the Stock Market-Buy 2,500 different stocks for $1000 - Pay no Commission. Easy to read packed with precise directions for success. A cookbook for the investor just follow directions. I enjoyed this book a great deal. It shows how indexing and diversification strategies work and why they are so important to investing success. Unlike many other books, this one is not only informative, but also useful. There should be no question as how to implement the author's strategy and measure your progress. He skillfully addresses asset allocation, and shows how to minimize tax consequences by assigning securities to tax deferred accounts. The author does not dwell on lengthy longwinded discussions but cuts to the quick with useful recommendation and directions for the novice and experienced investor as well. I recommend this book for all investors.
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Planting the Future: Developing an Agriculture That Sustains Land and Community
Elizabeth Ann R. Bird , and Gordon L. Bultena
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Inside the Minds: The Board of the 21st Century is a detailed examination of the ways in which a corporate board should operate. This titile features a wealth of board members representing public and private companies, as well as boardroom recruiters and external experts, from some of the top companies globally as well as nationwide. Offering a broad, yet comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of board service - this text is wide in scope, as authors attempt to answer one seemingly daunting, yet fundamental questions, "What should the board of the 21st Century look like?"
In a balanced account of the current shape and the future state of corporate governance, authors raise critical points around the tools every board member needs to ensure success, the essential committees for best practices, the role of the board apart from that of management, the definitions - both implicit and explicit - of governance, the need for diversity in filling seats, and examines the role of the board in both adding value to, and governing any company. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great minds of today as experts offer up their thoughts around the keyes to success for any director. Within these pages lie the insights and truths around the evolving state of corporate governance - critical reading for any active director, an anyone about to take a boardroom seat.
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The final return preparer regulations.: An article from: The Tax Adviser
John C. Gardner , Susan L. Willey , and James A. Woehlke
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This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on April 1, 1992. The length of the article is 6906 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.<BR><BR>From the supplier: Section 6694 has been revised and tax preparers may take tax positions based on a 'realistic possibility of success' rather than the former 'reasonable basis' standard. Section 6694(a) provides for a $250 tax liability penalty for inaccurate statements on a return. A tax preparer can make a good faith challenge to tax regulations without incurring the risk of penalty by filing a Form 8275 Disclosure Statement.<BR><BR><strong>Citation Details</strong>
<strong>Title:</strong> The final return preparer regulations.
<strong>Author:</strong> John C. Gardner
<strong>Publication:</strong> <em>The Tax Adviser</em> (Magazine/Journal)
<strong>Date:</strong> April 1, 1992
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<strong>Volume:</strong> 23 <strong>Issue:</strong> n4 <strong>Page:</strong> 208(10)<BR><BR>Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Tax practice standards for the new millennium.: An article from: The Tax Adviser
John C. Gardner , Susan L. Willey , and William A. Tate
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This digital document is an article from The Tax Adviser, published by American Institute of CPA's on March 1, 2000. The length of the article is 5222 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.<BR><BR><strong>Citation Details</strong>
<strong>Title:</strong> Tax practice standards for the new millennium.
<strong>Author:</strong> John C. Gardner
<strong>Publication:</strong> <em>The Tax Adviser</em> (Magazine/Journal)
<strong>Date:</strong> March 1, 2000
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<strong>Volume:</strong> 31 <strong>Issue:</strong> 3 <strong>Page:</strong> 174<BR><BR>Distributed by Thomson Gale
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The quotable Mr. Kennedy
John F., and Gardner, Gerald C. Kennedy
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