Before beginning a study of the actual techniques and tools used in technical analysis, it is necessary first to define what technical analysis is, to discuss the philosophical premises on which it is based, to draw some clear distinctions between technical and fundamental analysis and, finally, to address a couple of criticisms frequently raised against the technical approach.
This is one of the few books that will remain on your books collection, an highly recommended for all any type of traders. FOR WHAT IT IS INTENDED - an excellent reference on technical analysis.
It covers all the basic aspects of Technical Analysis: philosophy, chart construction, fundamental vs. technical analysis, trends, major technical pattern recognition, moving averages, oscillators, times cycles, computer trading systems and much more. He also covers different methods of charting, including bar, point and figure and candlestick. What you must know about trends and the building blocks of chart analysis; price patterns, including major reversal and continuation patterns; methods of analysis - moving averages, oscillators, contrary opinion, and other indicators; and time cycles, market interrelationships, money management, and trading tactics