Are you thinking of joining the thousands of Australians profiting from our stock market, but intimidated by the jargon and unsure of where to start? Let Australia's foremost share-investing educator guide you through the simplest ways to make money from shares -- and how to ensure you protect your hard-earned dollars in the process!

Shares Made Simple is the essential ground-up investing guide for stock market beginners. Unlike most sharemarket guides, this book explains in simple language all the relevant stock market terms and definitions; includes practical, uncomplicated tips after each succinct section to ensure readers have grasped concepts clearly; and then provides straightforward strategies for profiting on the market -- no expensive financial advisor required!

Kinsky covers everything you'll need to get started and get ahead: buying and selling shares, building a portfolio, managing risk, dealing with dividends and how to pick the best stocks.

Roger Kinsky is a master's graduate of Sydney University with more than 30 years' experience trading shares. He trades online, self-managing his extensive and profitable share portfolio. He is the author of nine other books, including the popular and best-selling title Teach Yourself About Shares. He is also a tutor of share investing, online investing and business technology.