Bøger af Matthew Burgess

The past decade has witnessed extraordinary advances in artificial intelligence. He looks at the ways in which it has already brought us everything from voice recognition software to self-driving cars, and explores its potential for further revolutionary change in almost every area of our daily lives.

From award-winning author Matthew Burgess and debut illustrator Sirin Thada, a picture book biography of music icon Prince, from childhood to superstardom, that crackles with electricity and soul Prince is remembered as one of the greatest musicians and performers of all time. But before he achieved global superstardom, he was a child growing up in Minneapolis, with a universe of music inside him. From his first forays into writing songs with his school friends to his unprecedented three-album record deal at 19, and his surprise hit film Purple Rain to performing at the Super Bowl, Prince was never afraid to blaze his own trail—creating something entirely new, entirely free, and entirely PRINCE that would shape music and culture and resonate with audiences for generations to come.

View Legal is a specialist law firm, focusing on tax, structuring, asset protection, business succession and estate planning. View's mantra is to be 'for friends'. In other words creating solutions and value propositions that are compelling to our friends. View is results focused and passionate about delivering solutions in a way that aligns with our 'SPS' - service and price satisfaction -- guarantee. 'Inside Stories - the consolidated book of posts' is a publication View updates every year. The book contains every post since 2010, edited to ensure each post is current, indexed and organised into chapters for each key area View specialises in. The View posts are released every week and share learnings we have gained from assisting other advisers in the following areas: 1. Estate Planning 2. Tax planning 3. Trusts 4. Superannuation 5. Asset protection 6. Structuring 7. Powers of attorney 8. Business succession

Through the support of advisers right around the country, I have been fortunate to build a very successful practice helping advisers help their clients achieve their goals. One of the ways that I have historically tried to 'give back' to the adviser network has been through seminar presentations and the practical tips that can be shared in that environment are often invaluable. With the increasing popularity of 'social media' over the last few years, in 2010, I committed to sharing on a weekly basis practical tips and 'war stories' of issues that advisers and clients had raised with me from week to week. While all of the posts are available via the following site - http: //blog.viewlegal.com.au/ this book is hopefully a very useful tool in that it puts into one place each of the posts under the half a dozen or so main headings that have featured since 2010. Also, by centralising all posts electronically in one place, it allows searching on particular topics to be done more easily. As is the case with the blog site itself, any feedback that you have in relation to this book would be gratefully received.

Like most lawyers, I have had others attach labels to me over the years, including: (a) the baby faced assassin (b) the lawyer to get when you don't want to deal with a lawyer (c) the 'www' (why the wealthy win) guy. The one that has meant the most to me was coined by a small business operator I helped guarantee she survived and ultimately prospered during a difficult start up phase. She called me 'The Dream Enabler'. This book shares many of the key learnings I have been fortunate to discover while having unprecedented access to some of Australia's most successful people. As set out in the foreword to 'The Dream Enabler' book, for as long as I can remember, the obsessive study of great thinkers has been my favourite pastime. This Reference Guide is designed to be a companion to 'The Dream Enabler' book. It provides a framework to explore and achieve momentum in relation to each of the key concepts, leveraging the foundations explained in detail in 'The Dream Enabler'.

In recent years, the need for effective structuring of retirement savings has been brought into sharp focus for private investors and business owners alike. The combination of fundamental changes to the taxation regime, the vast amounts of wealth accumulated within superannuation funds, for many the perceived lack of value delivered by industry funds and the increasing tendency for both business and personal relationships to be relatively short term (as opposed to lifelong) have meant that traditional approaches to superannuation have been revolutionised. In this context, the use of SMSFs has become ubiquitous. The range of fundamental issues that need to be considered in relation to establishing and successfully maintaining an SMSF is vast. This book analyses the key aspects of SMSFs, in the following order: a. glossary of abbreviations; b. explanation of the structure of trusts generally, with particular reference to SMSFs; c. overview of the fundamental aspects of SMSFs, using an example 'product disclosure statement' as the basis; d. analysis of the main SMSF investment structures, including use of borrowing; e. SMSFs, estate planning and asset protection; f. death benefit nominations; g. example SMSF trust deed, including comprehensive user notes; h. template SMSF investment strategy; and i. pro-forma SMSF nominations (both binding and non-binding).

The issues relating to the taxation of trusts are arguably the most critical aspect of the trust structure. The combination of ongoing, often fundamental, changes to taxation legislation, the approach taken by the Tax Office and courts, given the vast amounts of wealth accumulated within trusts have meant that all advisers must have a deep understanding of the rules relating to the taxation of trusts. The range of fundamental issues that need to be considered in relation to the taxation of trusts is both vast and evolving. Detailed explanation of all aspects of the taxation of trusts is provided under the following subtopics: a. Creating and maintaining a trust b. Trust distributions c. Trust loss measures d. Family trusts e. Vesting of a trust f. Foreign trusts and beneficiaries The book also contains a schedule of key reference documents and user notes of the following material: 1. Family discretionary trust deed 2. Example trust powers 3. Trustee distribution resolution 4. Fixed unit trust deed 5. Memorandum of directions 6. Foreign trust deed This book is published with thanks to LexisNexis who gave me the opportunity to contribute to LexisNexis(R) Practical Guidance Tax and in turn allowing the publishing of this book which is based on the material prepared for LexisNexis.

This book contains exercises to help you hone and perfect your new skill. You'll soon be wowing audiences big and small.Imagine having the attention of a group. Being the star at a party as you tell an interesting tale.Imagine the doors that could open for you, as a result of perfecting something which is inside us all.That could be you, and with this book, you can take the first thrilling steps. Inside you will discover:The 10 simple steps to making any story powerfulHow to easily talk to anyoneThe secret strategy that master storytellers useHow to tell an inspirational, hilarious, or scary story that people will not forgetHow to break the ice with a neighbor, co-worker, or someone your attracted toAnd much, much more!This is essential in today's world where turning data into a compelling story is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.Whether you're a consultant, executive, entrepreneur, business developer, professional, researcher, or anyone working on presentations, you don't need years of expertise, you simply need this book.

On her eighth birthday Maude buries a red tin box with some special treasures at the foot of a flowering dogwood tree and makes a promise to herself--and many years later she and her granddaughter travel to her childhood home to dig it up and pass it on.

Like most lawyers, I have had others attach labels to me over the years, including: a. the baby faced assassin b. the lawyer to get when you don't want to deal with a lawyer c. the 'www' (why the wealthy win) guy The one that has meant the most to me was coined by a small business operator I helped guarantee she survived and ultimately prospered during a difficult start up phase. She called me 'The Dream Enabler'. This book shares many of the key learnings I have been fortunate to discover while having unprecedented access to some of Australia's most successful people.

Like most lawyers, I have had others attach labels to me over the years, including: (a) the baby faced assassin (b) the lawyer to get when you don't want to deal with a lawyer (c) the 'www' (why the wealthy win) guy. The one that has meant the most to me was coined by a small business operator I helped guarantee she survived and ultimately prospered during a difficult start up phase. She called me 'The Dream Enabler'. This book shares many of the key learnings I have been fortunate to discover while having unprecedented access to some of Australia's most successful people. As set out in the foreword to 'The Dream Enabler' book, for as long as I can remember, the obsessive study of great thinkers has been my favourite pastime. This Reference Guide is designed to be a companion to 'The Dream Enabler' book. It provides a framework to explore and achieve momentum in relation to each of the key concepts, leveraging the foundations explained in detail in 'The Dream Enabler'.

Matthew Burgess is one of the four directors and founders of specialist firm View Legal. Having the opportunity to help all those he has interaction with achieve their dreams is what he is passionate about. As an author Matthew is published across a range of topics including: 1. Technical legal books - see www.viewlegal.com.au/product-category/books/ 2. Children's books, under the pseudonym 'Lily Burgess' - see www.wordsfromdaddysmouth.com.au 3. Business book - The Dream Enabler - see www.thedreamenabler.com.au For many years Matthew has collected virtually every lawyer joke shared with him. This book - '101 Lawyer Jokes' - gives the collection a public release for the first time.

Offering a range of exciting ideas to inspire students of all ages to explore their potential as writers and creators, this edition features original lesson by 26 contributors, including Aracelis Girmay, Bianca Stone, Jason Koo, and Brian Blanchfield.

From the superb, creative duo behind Drawing on Walls, A Story of Keith Haring comes this heartfelt story about the loss of a beloved grandparent that yet centers enthusiasm, adventure, and an ebullient creativity rarely seen in books about loss. Some letters can’t be delivered in the usual way… but Sylvester has a plan: if it's couriered by some energetic parachutists, a train speeding through the jungle, and a river packed with piranhas and pink dolphins, his letter is sure to reach its final destination.What makes this letter so important?  Well, Sylvester wrote it for his beloved G.G. (Greatest Grandma), whom he's missing, and it's filled with happy memories and loads of love. G.G. may be gone, but she’s still Sylvester’s favorite person—the most pickle-loving and fun person he knows! This is a gorgeously illustrated picture book (evincing special, bold colors) about how love, humor, and imagination connect us to each other across life and death, and serve to keep alive the spirit of those who are no longer with us.

A BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"For any kid or parent that's having a bit of a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day, this book is an instant pick me up. Great for siblings, too!" --Red Tricycle "After reading aloud, listeners might discover their own ways to unbudge curmudgeons."--Publishers Weekly"Playful language and a subtly rhyming text create an enjoyable read-aloud about frustrations and bad moods." --Booklist What do you do with a curmudgeon that just won't budge? Why, shake off the grumpy 'tude and embrace the fun!Have you ever seen a curmudgeon that looks like your brother, but is in such a bad mood you hardly recognize him? You can try all the peanut butter sandwiches and brownies you have, but he is not moving.Nothing works, especially nudging, and he just makes you so grumpy that eventually you have no choice but to fight back--and then...Have you ever become a curmudgeon that just won't budge?Matthew Burgess's playful depiction of bad moods and sibling rivalry is matched perfectly by Fiona Woodcock's unique childlike art style.

Take flight in this heartwarming story about a boy who learns to be true to himself at school while following his love of nature. Nico was new, and nervous about going to school. Everyone knew what to do and where to go, but Nico felt a little lost.So, he did what he loved to do:Watched the insectsSat in the grassAnd most importantly... befriended the birds.Before he knew it, Nico was known as BIRD BOY. But Nico didn''t mind. Soon, he made one friend, then two, as the other kids learned to appreciate Nico for who he was. Before long, Nico learned he could be completely, delighfully, himself. This dreamy story will encourage all readers to express who they are unapologetically.

Deeply influenced by her religious beliefs and fired up by the social justice causes of her day, artist, designer, and educator Corita Kent was a nun like no other!

Simply told and profoundly felt, in the vein of Emily's Balloon, this book will win passionate fans for its gentleness, its humour, and its magical tale of friendship and forgiveness.

"e;Burgess describes Haring discovering Robert Henri's The Art Spirit in college (';He felt as if the book was speaking directly to him'), encountering the large paintings of Pierre Alechinsky (he was ';blown away'), and recognizing a common impulse in dancers at the West Village's Paradise Garage (';For Keith, drawing and painting were like dancing. He called it ';mind-to-hand flow''). Cochran uses a thick black line to suggest Haring's creations, and renders figures in a Haring-esque style without seeming gimmicky. Of interest to young readers are Haring's frequent efforts to involve children in mural-making projects. The story, including a respectful acknowledgement of Haring's death from AIDS, makes the subject seem immediate and realand presents a compelling vision of answering the call to create."e; Starred Review, Publishers WeeklyI would love to be a teacher because I love children and I think that not enough people respect children or understand how important they are. I have done many projects with children of all ages. Keith HaringTruly devoted to the idea of public art, Haring created murals wherever he went.From Matthew Burgess, the much-acclaimed author of Enormous Smallness, comes Drawing on Walls: A Story of Keith Haring. Often seen drawing in white chalk on the matte black paper of unused advertising space in the subway, Haring's iconic pop art and graffiti-like style transformed the New York City underground in the 1980s. A member of the LGBTQ community, Haring died tragically at the age of thirty-one from AIDS-related complications. Illustrated in paint by Josh Cochran, himself a specialist in bright, dense, conceptual drawings, this honest, celebratory book honors Haring's life and art, along with his very special connection with kids.

ENORMOUS SMALLNESS,A Story of E.E.Cummings explores this poet in words & images that are just as fresh as his own.