For Main Street investors seeking lower-risk investments than stocks in these volatile economic times, the author of The Complete Guide to Investing in Exchange Traded Funds: How to Earn High Rates of Return--Safely offers an excellent introduction to the basics of investment strategies with the gamut of bonds. As an economic historian, Maeda is especially qualified to discuss trends. The guide includes a preface by a fixed-income professional, "insider" tips, self-assessment questions, a glossary demystifying bond-related terms, and references. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)