Active Portfolio Management (APM) is an investment strategy that seeks to maximize return by actively selecting and managing a portfolio of assets. The key to successful APM is understanding the relationships between risk and return, and using this knowledge to make informed decisions about which assets to include in the portfolio and how to weight…
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A Random Walk Down Wall Street, 12th Edition by Burton G. Malkiel is a great read for anyone interested in the stock market. Malkiel takes the reader on a journey through the history of investing, explaining how the markets work and why they are sometimes unpredictable. He also offers advice on how to invest wisely…
When it comes to managing user accounts and resources in a Windows network, Active Directory is the gold standard. If you’re new to Active Directory (AD), you’ll want to check out Active Directory for Dummies by Marcia Loughry and Steve Clines. This book is a great resource for learning about AD basics, such as creating…
In his book, The Land Ethic, Aldo Leopold explores the idea that humans have a moral relationship to the natural world. He argues that we must learn to see the land as a community to which we belong and have responsibilities. This ethic, he says, must be based on love and respect for the land…
A Random Walk Down Wall Street is a book by Burton G. Malkiel that was first published in 1973. The book is based on the premise that the stock market is efficient and that it is impossible to beat the market. The book has been updated several times and the most recent edition was published…
Cultural anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures and how they interact with each other. It examines different aspects of culture, including language, religion, economics, politics, and social relationships. Miller’s book “Acting Out Culture” is a comprehensive guide to the field of cultural anthropology. It covers topics such as research methods, theory, and…
One of the most important things that elementary school teachers can do to help their students succeed in mathematics is to use a problem solving approach. The book, “A Problem Solving Approach to Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers, 12th Edition” by Rick Billstein, Shlomo Libeskind, and Johnny Lott provides an excellent overview of how to…
Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee De La Forêt is a book that explores the ways in which herbs can be used to create powerful potions and remedies. De La Forêt provides readers with a wealth of information on the history and lore of herbs, as well as practical advice on how to use them effectively….
I was raised a Catholic and attended Catholic school for 12 years. One of the things we were taught was the Act of Contrition prayer. I have always been fascinated by this prayer and the history behind it. The Act of Contrition is a Christian prayer that expresses remorse for sins. It is usually said…