This compact volume (4.75x7) comprises a financial dictionary in which the entries address key topics in finance, accounting, law, economics, estate planning and business, and how they interact
and apply to making effective investment decisions. The book contains 5,000-plus definitions, 4,800 cross-referenced topics, charts and graphs, top-rated investor web sites, and references to
online investing, current tax laws, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, IPOs, banking, corporate finance, and venture capital. A useful reference for non-professional investors trying to understand
the lingo, as well as for professionals who need a refresher on finance terms outside their specialized interests. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)