Mastering Direct Access Fundamentals walks the reader through the terms, resources, and skills required to excel as an E-DAT trader. Covering the basics simply—yet with sufficient detail to eliminate confusion—it explains how to use the keyboard; techniques to understand and interpret the colors, number, blips, and symbols flashing across the screen; strategies to analyze a position at the end of the trading day, and more. A key addition to The Direct Access Trader Series, it is the essential resource for becoming an E-DAT success story.

Harness the power of todays financial technologies -- whether you make 2 trades per year or 2000 Tools for the Direct Access Trader shows you how to outfit yourself for success and acquire the speed, functionality, and information access that puts you on the same level as institutional traders but with maneuverability and flexibility that larger, bulkier traders cant touch. You get a detailed look at the computer hardware and software, news retrieval services, data suppliers, and other resources you need to survive in this ultra-competitive, take-no-prisoners arena. From its complete checklist for home trading to author Alicia Abells psychological strategies for avoiding information overload, this is the one book you must have on your trading desk. Before you risk money in the live market, let this guide tell you which direct access tools are available, what each of them does, and how to use them in the fast-action, high-stakes world of E-DAT.

A complete overview of quantum mechanics, covering essential concepts and results, theoretical foundations, and applications. This undergraduate textbook offers a comprehensive overview of quantum mechanics, beginning with essential concepts and results, proceeding through the theoretical foundations that provide the field’s conceptual framework, and concluding with the tools and applications students will need for advanced studies and for research. Drawn from lectures created for MIT undergraduates and for the popular MITx online course, “Mastering Quantum Mechanics,” the text presents the material in a modern and approachable manner while still including the traditional topics necessary for a well-rounded understanding of the subject. As the book progresses, the treatment gradually increases in difficulty, matching students’ increasingly sophisticated understanding of the material. • Part 1 covers states and probability amplitudes, the Schrödinger equation, energy eigenstates of particles in potentials, the hydrogen atom, and spin one-half particles • Part 2 covers mathematical tools, the pictures of quantum mechanics and the axioms of quantum mechanics, entanglement and tensor products, angular momentum, and identical particles. • Part 3 introduces tools and techniques that help students master the theoretical concepts with a focus on approximation methods. • 236 exercises and 286 end-of-chapter problems • 248 figures

A detailed picture of what electronic direct access trading (E-DAT) means and how individual traders can capitalize on it, Understanding Direct Access Trading explains the fundamental differences between online trading and E-DAT. The book tells traders how and where to get started, and discusses how to adapt current styles of trading to the fast-action E-DAT marketplace. From opening an E-DAT account to obtaining the best possible price on every trade, investors looking to go the next level will want to read this information-packed book.

The electronic direct access method of trading doesn't mean that traders can simply click a mouse button and watch the profits roll in. Trading strategies are still needed to make the right trade at the right time. Electronic direct access trading can use many of the same strategies and techniques that have been successfully used by traders for decades. However, because this is a slightly different medium for trading, trading strategies must be altered to fit this new trading format.

The very idea that the teachings can be mastered will arouse controversy within Buddhist circles. Even so, Ingram insists that enlightenment is an attainable goal, once our fanciful notions of it are stripped away, and we have learned to use meditation as a method for examining reality rather than an opportunity to wallow in self-absorbed mind-noise. Ingram sets out concisely the difference between concentration-based and insight (vipassana) meditation; he provides example practices; and most importantly he presents detailed maps of the states of mind we are likely to encounter, and the stages we must negotiate as we move through clearly-defined cycles of insight. Its easy to feel overawed, at first, by Ingram's assurance and ease in the higher levels of consciousness, but consistently he writes as a down-to-earth and compassionate guide, and to the practitioner willing to commit themselves this is a glittering gift of a book.In this new edition of the bestselling book, the author rearranges, revises and expands upon the original material, as well as adding new sections that bring further clarity to his ideas.

"Forth Fundamentals: Mastering Stack-Based Programming and Minimalist System Design" is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand and leverage the unique power of Forth. This book delves into the philosophy and practicalities of Forth programming, renowned for its stack-based architecture and minimalist approach that defies conventional programming norms. From its historical roots and foundational syntax to advanced programming techniques and real-world applications, each chapter is crafted to illuminate the language’s elegance and versatility, offering readers a comprehensive learning journey. Forth's efficient use of resources and its ability to execute on constrained environments make it particularly suitable for real-time systems and embedded applications. The reader will explore these applications, alongside the tools and strategies needed to harness Forth's potential fully. With detailed explanations, practical examples, and insights from the vibrant Forth community, this book equips programmers of all levels to build customized, efficient systems that embrace simplicity and extensibility. In bridging the gap between theory and practice, "Forth Fundamentals" opens up new avenues for innovation, encouraging readers to engage with Forth's unique ecosystem. Whether for educational purposes, personal exploration, or professional application, this book serves as a critical resource, introducing the reader to a world where flexibility meets performance, and simplicity inspires creativity.