One of the problems with the Internet is that you can't see humor. I used the pre-Thanksgiving time to make a "tongue in cheek" pitch for our book, as in "your professionals with THANK you"
Sorry that this did not come through! Sabrina at LLRX.com is going to review the book so watch for her postings for that.
Best,
Donna
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From: Carole Levitt <clevitt@netforlawyers.com>
To: "Ryan, Robert S." <RRyan@hillfarrer.com>; Donna Tuke <donna.tuke@yahoo.com>; Private Law Libraries SIS <pll-sis@aallnet.org>; law-lib@ucdavis.edu; Business Librarians <BUSLIB-L@lists.nau.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 9:54:04 AM
Subject: PRIVATE EQUITY book from Alert Publications, Inc.!!!!
In defense of Donna, I was very glad to see this email. I had an attorney from NY call last week asking me if I had any Internet sources for him on the topic of private equity. Since it's not my area of expertise, I referred him to Donna's web site since I knew she offered seminars on this topic.
I'll be sending him this email. By the way, the price looks very reasonable.
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Carole
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From: owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Ryan, Robert S.
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 3:50 PM
To: Donna Tuke; Private Law Libraries SIS; law-lib@ucdavis.edu; Business Librarians
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57369] Oh, great. SPAM on LAW_LIB. RE: Thank goodness for the new PRIVATE EQUITY book from Alert Publications, Inc.!!!!
Okay, I know Donna Tuke is a librarian and Alert Publications is a small, no doubt struggling, independent. And I know other members of the list have occasionally touted their own products on the list, albeit usually in response to a specific question or about a product more generically pertinent to librarianship asa a profession. But, come on, that subject line??? Why not "Add inches to your personal shelf space" or "Get prescription legal publications from overseas" or "AAA Grade Replica books". But I swear to Melvyl Dewey, the day I start seeing ads on law-lib from West or Lexis, heads will roll.
Seriously, Donna, to me it seems kind of pushing the tacky button to use the convenience of the list for blatant advertising. Others may disagree, particularly somebody who might have been asked this morning to find a book on Private Equity, but really... Doesn't seem to be in the spirit of the purpose the list was designed for.
By the way, if anyone is in the market for a used car, I have a 1953 Hudson, low mileage, one owner...
Bob Ryan
Librarian
Hill, Farrer & Burrill, LLP
300 South Grand Ave, 37th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
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From: owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu [mailto:owner-law-lib@ucdavis.edu] On Behalf Of Donna Tuke
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 2:13 PM
To: Private Law Libraries SIS; law-lib@ucdavis.edu; Business Librarians
Subject: [LAW-LIB:57365] Thank goodness for the new PRIVATE EQUITY book from Alert Publications, Inc.!!!!
Your professionals will be thankful to you!
ANNOUNCING: A New Research Guide to Financial Information
Just released, Researching Private Equity is a collection of definitive articles on all aspects of finding essential information on private equity financing. It was written by international business consultant Sylvia James and Harvard Business School curriculum specialist Ann Cullen.
Increase your skills in the specialized research methods you need to employ when seeking information in this complex area of corporate finance with this new title from Alert Publications, Inc. This book, which is also available in e-format with live links, allows business researchers to access the same data that private equity professionals use to determine how and when to make deals.
Private equity companies have been investing in new and established businesses for many years and are now firmly in the public eye following the failures of many private equity-backed start-up companies during the dotcom boom. With the recent re-emergence of large and controversial leveraged buyouts and the subsequent public outcry over job cuts in private equity-backed companies, private equity financing is here to stay.
All business researchers need to understand the dynamics of private equity financing. Now you will be able to locate the numerous essential sources that can yield valuable data, statistics, and financials. You will learn how to gather all the decision-making information business owners and executives need.
Researching Private Equityalso contains an extensive source guide that Sylvia James has been developing for many years.”This guide to helpful sources is a practical resource that I use nearly every day. It will help anyone who is researching this area of finance for the first time to really understand the whole sector,” she says. The Private Equity Source Guide covers a wide range of materials from books that tell the stories of deals to a detailed list of the very specific sources and services that are aimed at private equity professionals.
CONTENTS
Private Equity and Business Information: the Context for Researchers
Private Equity and Business Information: European Involvement
Private Equity and Business Information: North American Involvement
Private Equity: The Google Effect
Private Equity and the Credit Crunch [just added!]
Background Basics:
InfoIntro: Private Equity
InfoIntro: Hedge Funds
Guide to Essential Sources
Resources for Finding Information
Resources for Background Reading
About the Authors
Sylvia James is a recognized authority on all aspects of effective business research, its provision, use, and analysis. Since 1988, she has worked as a management consultant in business information for a wide range of multinational companies in Europe, North America, and Asia. James advises business executives and data compilers all over the world on strategy, identification of sources, and methods of collecting and disseminating data found in the research process.
Ann Cullen isa nationally-recognized expert on identifying, researching, and using business information. At the Harvard Business School, she works with faculty to ensure that the MBA program incorporates an understanding and use of business research resources into the course curriculum. Cullen was previously the Financial Librarian at the Harvard Business School’s Baker Library and before that worked at Credit Suisse First Boston, Chase Manhattan Bank, and the American Management Association.
Researching Private Equityis available as either an e-book for $49.00 [for one copy] or as a print copy for $64.00. Discount pricing for multiple copies is available.
To order or for more information, contact Alert Publications, Inc. info@alertpub.com; 312-337-1362
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