Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns by Thomas N. Bulkowski

Possibly one of the most underrated trading books of all time. This book is packed with statistical data of every type of technical chart pattern in both bear and bull markets. Bulkowski explains how to trade these patterns with precise measuring rules for exit points. If you are a technical trader this book is a must read. Bulkowski includes a section called "Focus on Failures" for each pattern. From pure technical information, Bulkowski explains how to anticipate such pattern failures. He also points out several patterns that will help traders identify a pattern failure in place.

If you are a technical trader based on price patterns this is a true gem to your trading library. This is a great reference book for traders of all levels.