What was the last great book you had the pleasure of reading? Was it a romance novel or good mystery/suspense? Then again, maybe that new-age Tom Brown stuff is right up your alley. A lot of folks are getting into those enigmatic puzzle plots these days. It's just plain intriguing. Regardless of where your reading interests lie, you can always get a recap of what's considered the top ten best seller books. The "New York Times" rates this stuff all the time. They can give you the latest scoop on which novels to check out and which ones to avoid. After all, this is heavy duty entertainment we're talking about here. A good book is practically incomparable. I know I could use a few more in my life.
I haven't read much lately. Well, that's not exactly true. I've been busy most of the time, and I use my spare reading time to go through Gavin De Becker's book on safety. It may not be on the best seller books list, but it's a wonderful source of useful knowledge. And no, not all knowledge is very useful. This particular book, "Protecting the Gift," elaborates on crime and violence. Particularly against children and women. This is THE book to own in you have kids. Like I said, it's rich with valuable information. And better yet, it's true. There are a number of real stories throughout the text. Sure, some may make you cry and some may make your heart drop, but they're reality nonetheless. It's crucial for us all to stay in touch with reality. This gives us better defenses against its harshness and cruel side. To live in the dark will only make you a victim. Anyway, this book, "Protecting the Gift," is a great way to learn more about the dangers of the world and yourself. It's not meant to make you worry. It's meant to make you aware and not waste time worrying. Because if you're wasting time worrying, then you're not paying attention to what's really going on.
You'd better believe that most people are interested in the top ten list. They want to know what best seller books receive the most raves. These are the ones they'll probably use their spare time to read. I, on the other hand, am not interested in best seller books. It all depends on the topic; not the popularity or hype.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Accounting Books
Accounting is tricky business, and not everyone has the mind for it. In order to get a degree in accounting, you have to spend a great deal of time in college learning the ins and outs of the profession. Like any profession, there are those who just don’t cut it. If you have a more creative mind, accounting may not be for you. I once took a few courses, and did some accounting for a small company. I found it was just not for me, and I stuck with writing to make a living.
If you aren’t a professional, but need to keep track of your own expenses, you can buy some accounting books and try to teach yourself the basics. The skills needed to take care of your home, and your home business might be something you can handle. Some people choose to buy ledger accounting books to keep track of expenses and income, while others opt for software.
Software has a huge advantage over regular accounting books. If you have a basic understanding of what you are doing, you can learn how to put your information into the program, and it will do most of the work for you. It can also generate reports to let you know how you are doing. You can get reports for expenses, profit, operating costs, and anything else you may need to know. Software such as Peachtree Accounting comes with customer support.
If you really want to do this, you should buy some textbooks first, and get a grip on the basics. Accounting books can be found online as well as in many major bookstores. You can find more complicated books if you wish to learn everything there is about accounting, or you can buy simpler guides that will teach you what you need to know without going into too much detail. This is great if you want to keep an eye on things, but then will hand everything over to an accountant or tax preparer at the end of the year.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on accounting books and programs, you can look at your local library for books. You may also want to look through eBay or your local classified ads for people selling used books and used software. If you still feel lost, call your local college. They may offer simple and basic accounting courses for those with a home or small business.
If you aren’t a professional, but need to keep track of your own expenses, you can buy some accounting books and try to teach yourself the basics. The skills needed to take care of your home, and your home business might be something you can handle. Some people choose to buy ledger accounting books to keep track of expenses and income, while others opt for software.
Software has a huge advantage over regular accounting books. If you have a basic understanding of what you are doing, you can learn how to put your information into the program, and it will do most of the work for you. It can also generate reports to let you know how you are doing. You can get reports for expenses, profit, operating costs, and anything else you may need to know. Software such as Peachtree Accounting comes with customer support.
If you really want to do this, you should buy some textbooks first, and get a grip on the basics. Accounting books can be found online as well as in many major bookstores. You can find more complicated books if you wish to learn everything there is about accounting, or you can buy simpler guides that will teach you what you need to know without going into too much detail. This is great if you want to keep an eye on things, but then will hand everything over to an accountant or tax preparer at the end of the year.
If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on accounting books and programs, you can look at your local library for books. You may also want to look through eBay or your local classified ads for people selling used books and used software. If you still feel lost, call your local college. They may offer simple and basic accounting courses for those with a home or small business.
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