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	Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor. By John C. Bogle. New York: John Wiley, 1999. 468 p. ISBN: 0471392286. $19.95 pbk. Jack Bogle, who founded the Vanguard mutual fund empire, gives clear, concise advice on building a portfolio of mutual funds to achieve long-term investment success. He examines investment strategy, asset allocation, selecting funds and measuring performance. Although he favors indexing, the work is filled with valuable information about mutual funds and Bogle's trenchant critique of the mutual fund industry.
	The Future for Investors: Why the Tried and True Triumph Over the Bold and New. By Jeremy J. Siegel. New York: Crown Business, 2005. 318 p. ISBN: 140008198X. $27.50. The latest book by Jeremy Siegel, who wrote Stocks for the Long Run, the bestseller that helped convince many investors that investing in stocks was the best strategy for long-term investors. His newest work finds that many investors fall into the "Growth Trap," overpaying for glamour and growth stocks that under perform over the long term, while ignoring companies in established industries that pay steady dividends. He also examines the impact of the retirement of the Baby Boom generation on the stock market.
	The Intelligent Investor. By Benjamin Graham and Jason Zweig. Rev ed. New York: Harper BusinessEssentials, 2003. 623 p. ISBN 0060555661. $19.95 pbk. An update of the timeless classic written for individual investors by Benjamin Graham, the father of modern security analysis. Graham pioneered value investing, emphasizing that investments should always be selected with a "margin of safety." Contemporary commentary and extensive footnotes by senior Money editor Jason Zweig applies Graham's ideas to today's market.
	Investing Online for Dummies. By Kathleen Sindell. 5th ed. New York: Hungry Minds, 2005. 408 p. ISBN: 0764584561. $24.99 pbk. Learn to research, trade and track investments online. The 5th edition is updated to cover the latest, tools, trends and online resources. It covers finding investment information on the Internet, selecting a broker, trading online, identifying and analyzing stocks and mutual finds, managing a portfolio, using stock screeners, alternative investments, fixed income securities, international investments, IPOs, tips on spotting cyberfraud and much more. A companion CD-ROM has sample investment tools.
	Irrational Exuberance. By Robert J. Shiller. 2nd ed. Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 2005. 304 p. ISBN: 0691123357. $27.95. The second edition of Robert Shiller's prescient work that warned investors in the Spring of 2000 that the stock market was extremely overvalued. In the next three years the market lost nearly half of its value. Shiller is a pioneering researcher in investor psychology and behavioral finance. This edition cautions investors that the market is still pricey by historical standards. It contains a new chapter on the housing bubble.
	Kiplinger's Guide to Investing Success: Making Money Today in Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds and Real Estate. By Ted Miller. Chicago: Dearborn Financial Publishing, Revised edition, 2003. 400 p. ISBN: 093872195X. $17.95 pbk. Ted Miller, the former editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, provides easy-to-follow guidelines and gives practical advice on how to maintain a portfolio in a good or bad economy. He walks the reader through various strategies that can be followed by any individual regardless of occupation and economic background.
	The Only Investment Guide You'll Ever Need. By Andrew Tobias. Revised ed. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, 2002. 266 p. ISBN: 0156011077. $14.00 pbk. Witty and wise, this popular guide succinctly sums up simple rules for successful investing and covers the basics of personal finance. From tips on buying cars and booking hotel rooms to selecting stocks, bonds and mutual funds while ignoring the "noise" and avoiding common mistakes, Tobias' engaging style makes learning about investing fun. He continues his lively commentary on his Web site: http://www.andrewtobias.com/.
	A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing. Completely revised and updated. By Burton G. Malkiel. New York: W.W. Norton & Company, 2003. 456 p. ISBN: 0393325350. $17.95 pbk. Making its first appearance in the 1970s, now in its eighth edition, Burton Malkiel's classic has been required reading for a generation of undergraduate students taking their first course in investment. The guide explains the inner workings of Wall Street, illuminates the history of financial markets from the Tulip Mania through the Internet Bubble, surveys the findings of modern research in financial markets, and lays out a sound approach to investing throughout the lifecycle. Enlightening, entertaining and essential reading for both novice and experienced investors.
	Take on the Street: How to Fight for Your Financial Future. By Arthur Leavitt and Paula Dwyer. New York: Vintage Books, 2003. 364 p. ISBN: 0375714022. $15.00 pbk. Arthur Levitt, who was the longest serving chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), wrote this book in hopes of creating a "more informed skeptical, diligent, and successful investor." To that end, he not only writes about how to pick an investment and a broker, but also about the conflicts of interests on Wall Street that affect the small investor.
	Think Single: The Woman's Guide to Financial Security at Every Stage of Life. By Janet Bodnar. Chicago: Dearborn Financial Publishing, 2003. 250 p. ISBN: 0938721992. $15.95 pbk. Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine editor, Janet Bodnar, provides practical answers to financial questions for independent women at every stage of life. Her advice on money management is helpful for single women, wives, mothers, divorcées, retirees, caregivers, and widows.
	The Truth About Money. By Ric Edelman. 3rd edition. New York: Collins, 2004. 672 p. ISBN: 0060566582. $19.95 pbk. Edelman, a professional financial planner, discusses the money problems that most people face, the origins of these problems, and ways to resolve them.
	Understanding Wall Street. By Jeffrey B. Little and Lucien Rhodes. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN: 0071433732. 305 p. $14.95. This is a basic primer on investing that explains the fundamentals of investing in stocks, analyzing companies, how Wall Street works, reading the financial pages, the basics of bonds, preferred stock, money market funds, stock options, precious metals and international investments. It covers investment research on the Internet, selecting a broker, technical analysis, bubbles, crashes, and more.
	Winning the Loser's Game: Timeless Strategies for Successful Investing. By Charles D. Ellis. 4th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2004. 182 p. ISBN: 0071387676. $24.95. This slender volume is a modern investment classic originally addressed to investment professionals that now includes advice for individual investors. The author explains why "investing has changed from a winner's game to a loser's game" even for professional investors. He develops investment strategies that help avoid costly mistakes to ensure long-term financial success. Charles Ellis is a leading institutional investment consultant, educator and prolific author who founded Greenwich Associates.