Well, as you can guess by the title I used for this review, I am not a business genius. I'm just like many people who start their own company. I needed help and I got it, from this book, "The Entrepreneur's Business Law Handbook." Sean P. Melvin helped me understand so many aspects of being an entrepreneur, which is what all self-employed people are. His precise, no nonsense approach was refreshing compared to other business books I had read. I especially found the section on incorporation very helpful.

I have no legal background, so I appreciated Mr. Melvin's approach to the material. I would STRONGLY recommend this book to anyone who wants to start a business, or even those who already have their own business. I've bought several copies of the book already and have given it to fellow business associates. Buy the book; you won't regret it.

Plus it's a business deduction... :)

The book I read of the same title was by Melville and Small. Maybe this one will have more comments and analysis in it

Very simplistic, well meaning "high school level" book which describes several aspects of attitude and motivation to being successfully employed or running your own business. A rehash of common-sense views which most people would already know without reading this book.

Mel Gravely manages to demystify entrepreneurship with this easy to read, thought provoking book. The contribution of this book is unique in that it addresses the mind-set shift needed to successfully make the transition from employee to entrepreneur. The book is built on his highly insightful premise that the majority of business owners don't fail, they quit. He makes some powerful points when looking at the mistakes business owners commonly make. While the mistakes business owners make over and over may be common knowledge, the answers provided in the book on how to stop making them apparently isn't. I find his thinking and research on what causes people to quit to lead to some very proactical, doable advice. He will challenge you to do things that don't necessarily come naturally to entrepreneurs, like focusing your resources, and working toward your goals by stretching yourself, not straining yourself. One quick and dirty test I measure the quality of a book by is in answering one question, "did it change my behavior?" The answer to the question after reading this book for me was, "YES IT DID."

The author has written a refreshing account about Richard Nixon's years in office. He traces Nixon's rise as a politician, his failures, presidency, and ultimate demise. The reader gains insight about Nixon's successes with China, the Soviet Union, along with failures in Chile and the Third World. In contrast, the writer argues that Nixon made significant achievements in domestic affairs--welfare reform, environmental improvements, and conservation--that have not received adequate recognition. Next, we learn that Nixon reluctantly approved wage and price controls for political reasons. Nonetheless, the most interesting chapter about Watergate reveals the rampant corruption in Nixon's administration. Also, the author criticizes Nixon for his Vietnam strategy.

This book does a good job of summarizing Nixon's accomplishments, failures, and foibles. The excessive quoting makes it sometimes tedious to read. In addition, it seems as though the book only scratches the surface on a much disparaged president.

The only reason to give this a bad review would be due to its lack of getting down to the juicy Nixon facts. Other than that, it is a marvelous journey into the Nixon administration. For the most part, it is unbiased and I enjoyed it. If you want to get a look at the Nixon administration from a more or less politcal standpoint, then go for it. If you would like an Enquirer/novel type "tell all" book, then look again. 4/5