The master imposter, forger, con artist, and best-selling author of Catch Me If You Can draws on his own personal experiences and exploits to describe the tricks of the scam trade, offering valuable advice on how to identify and outsmart perpetrators of fraud and how to safeguard oneself against identity theft, the misuse of Social Security numbers, and more. 35,000 first printing. (view table of contents)

Product Description: This work focuses on the service economy, it introduces the fundamentals of markets, consumer choice, financial assessment, risk avoidance, and other topics.

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An important collection of political thought assembles the most important writings from the life-long activist and current Green Party presidential candidate into a single volume. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Far removed from the markets they're meant to serve, insensitive to market needs, inflexible in how they do business, America's oliuopolistic corporations are terrorizing consumers. The result is that the American market system does not work as it should, and indeed, performs far below its potential...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

This report analyzes the issues of the current antitrust case against Microsoft from an economic perspective. This report presents the main charges by the Justice Department and Microsoft's defense against these charges. Both the Justice Department's andMicrosoft's arguments are then analyzed from an economic viewpoint.

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Steorts has combined her professional and personal experiences to create a consumer safety reference guide which addresses the safety concerns consumers have about their homes, cars, food and other products. A glossary of private and government product safety organisations, and additional sources for obtaining further information are included. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Can grassroots interest groups ever win the wars they wage in the political arena against big business in America? Praised by some as a crucial component of the democratic system and criticized by others as stubborn, single-issue factions that pose a threat to the equitable progress of political change, interest groups are considered by many detractors to have a success rate directly related to their alliance with wealthy, powerful corporations...read more

Product Description: Consumer Fraud examines and places in historical and contemporary context the subject of consumer fraud. Issues such as telemarketing fraud, consumer awareness, and truth in advertising are explored as well as the social implications and the impact consumer fraud has had on our lives...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This book covers such key areas as promoting care and sensitivity to clients/families, trends in death and death care consolidation, and a discussion on physician assisted suicide. This book stresses the need for planning for end of life choices, including creating a death plan. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Describes fraud in the auto repair industry, tells how to make sure appropriate repairs are done at a fair price, and surveys a consumer's legal rights

Studies have found that the purchasing power of American women is potentially the greatest in the world. So why not support the rights of women while you shop? Fun to read, easy to use, and packed with the latest information available, The Feminist Dollar gives you the basic facts about gender fairness and equity as it is - or is not - practiced by corporations and governments, so that you can make informed decisions about the policies you want to support when buying merchandise and traveling abroad. Among the almost 400 companies covered here that make and market the products you buy and use every day, you will discover which promote women, have generous childcare or family leave policies, or contribute to organizations that benefit women, so that you can apply economic pressure where it can make a difference. Also, you will find the FEM - feminist evaluation measure - ratings of some of the states and countries to which you might travel. (view table of contents)

Drawing from her years of hands-on experience, an author who also hosts her own national TV show teaches readers how to keep their cars in top shape by being aware of how the car is running and sensitive to changes. Reprint. 35,000 first printing.

Reveals the underworld of telemarketing schemes in America, offering both stories of victims and tips on avoiding becoming the next target

Product Description: In a whole range of fields, from medicine and weight-loss programs to divorce law and sporting activities, society has come to accept and expect that women simply pay more. With women still making only 77 for every $1 earned by men, such inequitable pricing adds insult to injury...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Searching for Magic Bullets reveals the quest of consumers, health professionals, and drug developers to find safer and faster methods of bringing new medications to the marketplace. Authors Basara and Montagne explore the current drug development and approval processes, their strengths and weaknesses, and the mechanisms by which patients and organizations evade these processes...read more

Discusses secret warranties known in the auto industry as policy adjustments, good will programs, or extended warranties

A consumer protection guide shares advice on dealing with car dealers, car repair services, credit bureaus, collection agencies, and more

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Shows how to identify health frauds, fad diagnoses, and unproven treatments, and discusses holistic medicine, dental care, nutrition, and acupuncture

Explains how guarantees can work to attract and retain customers, to sharpen quality commitment internally, and to outdistance competitors