Ferraino, a freelance writer for various publications who formerly worked in grants and accounting administration, presents a dictionary for small business owners, new investors, and investment accountants who want a basic understanding of accounting and bookkeeping. After defining types of accounting and numerals, she provides brief definitions to accounting and bookkeeping terms and methods, from abatement to zero growth stock. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)