Quantitative Methods for Business has been thoroughly revised and updated for this 5th edition, and continues to provide a simple and practical introduction to an area that students can find difficult. The book takes a non-threatening approach to the subject, avoiding excessive mathematics and abstract theory. It shows how to apply quantitative ideas to the real problems faced by managers. The book includes numerous exercises and examples that help students understand the relevance of quantitative ideas to business. Assuming no previous knowledge, the text provides complete coverage for a first course in quantitative methods.
Donald Waters Book order (chronological)




Supply Chain Risk Management
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
'Supply Chain Risk Management' introduces this important subject and explains why it is vital for managers to understand it. Using jargon-free, accessible language, the book identifies both the possible effects that risks can cause and how to plan for them.
Logistics: an introduction to supply chain management
- 250 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Logistics is an essential introduction for any business student studying logistics or supply chain management. It takes a broad view of logistics, exploring all the main concepts within a wide business context, with a strong focus on application and practical situations. This clear and well-written text gives a very up-to-date perspective on this fast moving field. It explores the management of logistics and its strategic role within an organization, while examining new developments in the field and providing an international dimension to the subject.
Hitler's Secret Ally, Switzerland
- 297 pages
- 11 hours of reading