Brian McNicol

The A to Z of Property and Financial Terms: Simplifying the language of Property and Finance is a great resource for both those considering purchasing property for the first time and those have been investing for sometime. There are many things that help an investor increase their chance of success and understanding terminology is one of those. Many property and financial books assume you already understand the jargons and terminologies. This book contains some 2000 terms with concise definitions and with simple, easy-to-understand explanations arranged alphabetically. It is a quick reference guide for buyers, vendors, real estate professionals and investors. It has over 100 graphs, charts and tables that apply to all aspects of real estate, both residential and commercial. This book is full of information that will help you understand the various terms, questions to ask various professionals, reference websites and more. It is a go to guide for understanding property and financial terms and is basis for your future success. This book is designed to complement our next books in this series.

This book will help you to understand the new and emerging world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies from an Australian layman's perspective. There is a common belief in the public that cryptocurrency is 'everything one does not understand about money combined with everything one does not understand about computers'.This book covers a wide range of topics including the history of money, cryptography, the origin and purpose of blockchain, the origin and purpose of digital currency, current uses and potential application, blockchain and its rivals, Australian taxation, purchasing goods and services, mining and trading, hacking and scams, how countries view cryptocurrencies, how banks are reacting (is it a bubble ?) and, finally, closing thoughts from the authors.