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Brief, carefully paced lessons on options and trading strategies using verbal definitions and many trading examples for clarification. Each lesson builds on the one preceding and explains options in plain English, from start to finish. Step-by-step coverage of controlling risk, protecting investments -- even advanced strategies. Salient Features Q:  "How do you prevent students from getting bogged down in lengethy chapters and discussions?" Brief- Olmstead presents brief lessons, instead of full chapters.  These lessons present step by step instructions about investing options, each lesson building on the last.  He emphasizes pedagogical exercises and hands-on activities. Q:  "How much time do you spend on defining introductory concepts?" Language of options- Olmstead spends time defining the basic language and terminology of options to give those new to options a solid and introductory foundation.  This book is written in plain English from start to finish! Q:  "What constitutes an effective lesson on options?" Balanced- This text presents a good balance of strategies, examples, and definitions for options students.  Olmstead demonstrates exactly how to participate in the opportunites that exist in high-priced stocks for a fraction of the usual cost.  Learn how to "collar" stocks with options to make money with no risk. Q:  "How do you better prepare students for careers in options?" Real-world emphasis- Full of real-world examples and step-by-step explanations of how those examples worked, this text presents useful information for anyone interested in a career in options.  Olmstead builds on his own experience and research.  He even presents some advanced trading strategies widely known by those in professional trading circles!