ABOUT THE BOOK AND AUTHOR

First-time investor Tom Sanders writes: "Parry’s life has brought modern meaning to ‘Renaissance Man.’ A childhood spent in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1950s led to studies at the University of California, Davis where Parry was a 1958 graduate earning a degree in Ornamental Horticulture.

"His diverse application of interests and knowledge has included careers in the fields of Landscape Design, Architectural Contract Administration, Construction Management and Estimating, Restaurant Ownership, Parks and Recreation Administration and most recently, Inspector of Record at U C Davis.

"Parry has an inquisitive mind that enjoys research as a pastime when he is not managing his current profession or manicuring the extensive gardens at his Volcano, California home. His first book is a result of his own quest for knowledge and his willingness to share.

"This venture into publishing resulted in a book filled with valuable information and insights for novice investors. At first, I was not certain that I was qualified to read even a ‘novice level’ book about investments. Parry proved me wrong.

"I have found the information practical, accurate, well-researched and user-friendly. For the first time in my life, I have started reading the business sections of the newspaper and listening to news of the stock exchanges. With little steps, my confidence is growing toward the goal of developing both short and long term investment plans."

The Novice Financier ISBN-10: 1-58832-129-0 ISBN-13: 978-1-58832-129-9 Retail: $14.99 U.S. Edition: First Specs: 6 x 9 Trade Paperback Length: 204 Released: March 2005 Subject(s): Business/Economics For more info: http://www.thenovicefinancier.com