John wiley sons okt 2007 (57 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - 'Entertainingly indiscreet . . . Knee's talent for wicked pen portraits is put to good use.'--Financial TimesInvestment bankers used to be known as respectful of their clients, loyal to their firms, and chary of the financial system that allowed them to prosper. What happened From his prestigious Wall Street perches at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Jonathan A. Knee witnessed firsthand the lavish deal-making of the freewheeling nineties, when bankers rode the wave of the Internet economy, often by devil-may-care means. By the turn of the twenty-first century, the bubble burst and the industry was in free fall. Told with biting humor and unflinching honesty, populated with power players, back-stabbers, and gazillionaires, The Accidental Investment Banker is Knee's exhilarating insider's account of this boom-and-bust anything-goes era, when fortunes were made and reputations were lost.'Not since Michael Lewis's Liar's Poker has there been as good, as accessible or as pithy a look at the world of investment banking.'--The Washington Post'For anyone who remembers the crazy boom times, and the even crazier bust, Jonathan A. Knee's The Accidental Investment Banker is a must. This tell-all chronicles Knee's time at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, revealing a world that rivals 24 in intrigue and drama.'--Fortune'[Knee] captures the glories and agonies of his profession . . . Readers will marvel.'--The Wall Street Journal'Finally we have someone willing to lift the curtain. . . . With refreshing candor and engaging prose, [this book] takes us inside the world of investment banking.'--James B. Stewart, author of Den of Thieves and DisneyWar.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Medieval Women's Writing is a major new contribution to our understanding of women's writing in England, 1100-1500. The most comprehensive account to date, it includes writings in Latin and French as well as English, and works for as well as by women. Marie de France, Clemence of Barking, Julian of Norwich, Margery Kempe, and the Paston women are discussed alongside the Old English lives of women saints, The Life of Christina of Markyate, the St Albans Psalter, and the legends of women saints by Osbern Bokenham. Medieval Women's Writing addresses these key questions: - Who were the first women authors in the English canon - What do we mean by women's writing in the Middle Ages - What do we mean by authorship - How can studying medieval writing contribute to our understanding of women's literary history Diane Watt argues that female patrons, audiences, readers, and even subjects contributed to the production of texts and their meanings, whether written by men or women. Only an understanding of textual production as collaborative enables us to grasp fully women's engagement with literary culture. This radical rethinking of early womens literary history has major implications for all scholars working on medieval literature, on ideas of authorship, and on women's writing in later periods. The book will become standard reading for all students of these debates.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Is globalization being eclipsed by a resurgent geopolitics Does the war on terror denote the end of globalization or a new phase of militarized globalization Empire or globalization - are these the right terms to describe the current global order The second edition of this highly successful book tests the claims of those who dismiss the continuing significance of globalization through a comprehensive assessment of contemporary global trends. In the aftermath of 9/11, and the war in Iraq, there has been much talk of the end of globalization. Held and McGrew argue that these post-mortems for globalization are entirely premature. They show this by focusing upon the primary structures of world order namely: patterns of governance, organized violence, the economy, culture and environmental degradation. Patterns of inequality, exclusion and domination are also assessed.Building upon this analysis, the authors present the case for continuing to take globalization seriously as both a description and explanation of our current global condition. They also ask the vital question: can globalization be tamed Held and McGrew explore whether a more just and stable world order is either desirable or feasible and present an alternative ethical and political agenda for the twenty-first century - a global covenant of cosmopolitan social democracy.The second edition of this powerful and original book has been comprehensively updated, with three new chapters added. The book will appeal to all those who remain intrigued, confused or simply baffled by the controversy about globalization and its consequences for the twenty-first century world order.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - ManagementA practical, hard-hitting guide to being a better manager!In a cutthroat world, doing the basics of business well means the difference between winning and losing. Dave Anderson's TKO Series gives you the practical, high-impact strategies you need to build a business that can put the competition down for the count. TKO Management! presents no-nonsense, tough-as-nails practices for becoming a better leader and manager in every way.Packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step guidance, TKO Management! will train you in the right skills and the most effective tactics for managing your people and your business. This straightforward guide gives you all the tools to punch above your weight, including checklists, examples, and practical resources you won't find anywhere else.Get down to business with ten short chapters on:\*Balancing your management skills and leadership ability\*Creating a winning workplace environment\*Becoming a powerful, effective motivator\*Training and coaching your people to reach their full potential\*Crafting a dynamic vision and strategy for your organization\*Holding people accountable for results\*Dealing with poor performers and underachieversGive the competition your best shot--with Dave Anderson's TKO Management.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Moustapha Safouan, in this courageous and honest book, confronts head-on the problem of Arab despotism, examining it from the point of view of political philosophy, religious argument and linguistic history.A ground-breaking book written by the eminent Lacanian psychoanalyst Moustapha Safouan.Rejects explanations of Arab despotism which appeal either to imperialism or to notions of Arab culture in favour of an analysis which focuses on the relations between writing and power.Investigates the divorce between the classical Arabic which is the medium of education and the diverse vernacular Arabics which are the languages of the streets.A tour de force of political philosophy, religious argument and linguistic history.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Industry experts share their insight and tell you why: Unified managed accounts represent the future of the managed money industry. 'No other platform offers so many options and can be customized to meet the needs of so many different types of investors,' says one of the nation's most prominent money managers. 'We are able to address a wide variety of investment needs with a single product.' (Chapter 2) Mutual fund wrap accounts are enjoying a resurgence in popularity. 'With mutual fund advisory accounts, advisors can develop a consolidated strategy for their clients utilizing mutual funds,' explains one top executive at a leading investment bank. 'Investors know that proper asset allocation produces better results.' (Chapter 3) Exchange-traded funds have exploded in popularity with clients and advisors. 'ETFs have changed the landscape by offering financial advisors a new way to diversify their clients' portfolios,' says the national sales manager of one of the world's largest ETF providers. 'Advisors can fully diversify across all asset classes.' (Chapter 4) Client demand is fueling the growth of alternative investments. 'Larger clients are asking for these types of investments,' says one director of investment consulting solutions at one of America's largest banks. 'Diversification to minimize risk is the key incentive for adding alternative investments to a portfolio.' (Chapter 4) They'll also teach you how to: - Determine if managed account solutions are right for you, your practice, and your clients - Transform your financial advisory practice into a wealth management business - Differentiate yourself from other advisors - Develop a recurring revenue stream that will enable you to grow your business - Attract new clients and capture additional assets from existing clients - Conduct successful client meetings and host seminars that get results - Position yourself as a provider of managed account solutions and partner effectively with other advisors, allied professionals, and the media.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Globalization and Sport is a unique collection which places sport at the heart of debates on global processes. - Features major critical interventions by some of the world's leading sociologists and anthropologists on the subject of sport - Contributors include George Ritzer, David Andrews, Frank Lechner, William Kelly, Thomas Hylland Eriksen, Barry Smart, Paul James, Chris Rumford and Gary Armstrong - Provides a mixture of original theories and fresh research material, examining sport in a diversity of settings, including Europe, the Americas, Australasia, Africa and Asia - Essential reading for anyone interested in globalization processes or sport.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Annual Review, produced in association with JCMS, The Journal of Common Market Studies, covers the key developments in the European Union, its member states, and acceding and/or applicant countries in 2006/2007. - - Contains analytical articles on key political, economic and legal issues in the EU by leading experts, together with a keynote article on the EU's obsession with competitiveness by Colin Hay and a review article on the politics of legal integration by Lisa Conant. - The most up-to-date and authoritative source of information for those engaged in teaching and research or who are simply interested in the European Union. - Includes an invaluable guide to EU documents and publications - and the various websites of the EU - together with a chronology of key events.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - On Teaching and Learning takes the ideas explored in renowned educator Jane Vella's best-selling book Learning to Listen, Learning to Teach to the next level and explores how dialogue education has been applied in educational settings around the world. Throughout the book, she shows how to put the principles and practices of dialogue education into action and uses illustrative stories and examples from her extensive travels.Dialogue education values inquiry, integrity, and commitment to equity-values that are also central to democracy. Learners are treated as beings worthy of respect, recognized for the knowledge and experience they bring to the learning experience. Dialogue education emphasizes the importance of safety and belonging. It is an approach that welcomes one's certainties and one's questions.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Written for anyone who works with graduate students to support their teaching efforts in American research universities, this book draws on the extensive experience of professional educators who represent a variety of programs throughout the United States. They understand the common constraints of many TA development classes, workshops, and programs, as well as the need for motivating and sophisticated techniques that are, at the same time, practical and focused. Their contributions to this book have proven to be effective in developing the sophisticated communication skills required by TAs across the disciplines.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The relationship between space and politics is explored through a study of French urban policy. Drawing upon the political thought of Jacques Rancière, this book proposes a new agenda for analyses of urban policy, and provides the first comprehensive account of French urban policy in English. - Essential resource for contextualizing and understanding the revolts occurring in the French 'badland' neighbourhoods in autumn 2005 - Challenges overarching generalizations about urban policy and contributes new research data to the wider body of urban policy literature - Identifies a strong urban and spatial dimension within the shift towards more nationalistic and authoritarian policy governing French citizenship and immigration.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book shows college instructors how to communicate their course organization to students in a graphic syllabus-a one-page diagram, flowchart, or concept map of the topical organization-and an outcomes map-a one-page flowchart of the sequence of student learning objectives and outcomes from the foundational through the mediating to the ultimate. It also documents the positive impact that graphics have on student learning and cautions readers about common errors in designing graphic syllabi.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Reading and language learning are interdependent. While reading necessitates linguistic knowledge, reading ability enhances linguistic knowledge expansion. This volume explores the reciprocal relationship between reading and language learning.Questions addressed include: how second-language reading is constrained by linguistic demands both within and across languages; how bilingualism contributes to literacy development; to what extent reading ability facilitates incidental vocabulary acquisition; how language processing competence supports the incorporation of background knowledge during comprehension; how linguistic resources affect solving comprehension problems; and how first- and second-language knowledge jointly shape second-language reading sub-skills. By treating second-language reading as a multi-faceted and multi-lingual construct, the studies in the volume examine a variety of reading sub-skills, ranging from word identification to discourse comprehension, and in so doing, shed substantial light on the unique nature of reading development in a second language.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Models and Strategies for Training Design is a practical guide and reference book for instructional design professionals and students. Defining instructional design broadly, this volume describes 16 different models and strategies that can be used to create diverse learning experiences. The models and strategies represent behavioral, cognitive, humanistic, social, and affective theoretical perspectives. Each chapter supplies the origins, principles, research support, best uses, implementation steps, and the sample application of a model or strategy. A job aid guides readers in selecting appropriate models and strategies, given project requirements. Through careful selection, designers can make their instruction more effective and more appealing. A final chapter addresses special design considerations for technology-based multimedia instruction.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - The Shadow Side of Fieldwork draws attention to the typically hidden or unacknowledged aspects of ethnographic fieldwork encounters that nevertheless shape the resulting knowledge and texts. Addressing these invisible, elusive, unspoken or mysterious elements introduces a distinctive rigor and responsibility to ethnographic research. - Luminaries in anthropology dare to explore the 'unspeakable' and 'invisible' in the ethnographic encounter - Considers personal and professional challenges (ethical, epistemological, and political) faced by researchers who examine the subjectivities inherent in their ethnographic insights - Explores the value, and limitations, of addressing the personal in ethnographic research - Includes a critical discussion of the anthropologist's self in the field - Introduces imaginative rigor to ethnographic research to heighten confidence in anthropological knowledge.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This book is a collection of plenary sessions papers and selected invited panel papers presented in the 26th International Conference of Agricultural Economists held at Gold Coast, Australia, from 12 to18 August 2006. Beginning with the presidential address by Prabhu Pingali and the Elmhirst lecture by Hans Binswanger dealing with global issues of agricultural growth, economic development, and empowerment of the rural poor, leading agricultural economists address such emerging and critical issues as the economics of natural disasters, international trade and marketing, food safety and health, and transformation of unfavorable poor areas, among other issues.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Shared Services A Manager's Journey'In Shared Services: A Manager's Journey, Dan presents the real business cultural challenges along with human factors when taking on such a change in a company's processes. A must-read for any executive, manager, or team member who is considering, decided to, or is already in the process of converting a company from a decentralized organization to a shared services environment.'-Katherine M. Ericsson Vice President of Membership, Project Management Institute of South Florida and director of a project management office, in a shared services environment within the distribution industry'A how-to/survival guide for those thinking about entering shared services or beginning the journey.for the rest of us, an entertaining look back at our journey both professionally and personally. A great read!'-Steve K. Stone Senior Vice President and CFO, Newspapers and Shared Services Morris Communications Company'Over the past fifteen years, I've had the pleasure of working directly with hundreds of companies who are implementing shared services. What is striking is how very different 'real experiences' are from the stories spun by consultants or keynote speakers at conferences. Getting to the 'real truth' of how to put the pieces together will help you keep consulting fees low and the probability of success high. This book is a practical guide created by someone who has been there. It is the truth!'-Mike Hostetler Managing Director, Shared Services Roundtable Corporate Executive Board.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Mind Over Matter Why Intellectual capital is tHe Chief Source of Wealth.

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - There is a real security gap in the world today. Millions of people in regions like the Middle East or East and Central Africa or Central Asia where new wars are taking place live in daily fear of violence. Moreover new wars are increasingly intertwined with other global risks the spread of disease, vulnerability to natural disasters, poverty and homelessness. Yet our security conceptions, drawn from the dominant experience of World War II and based on the use of conventional military force, do not reduce that insecurity; rather they make it worse. This book is an exploration of this security gap. It makes the case for a new approach to security based on a global conversation- a public debate among civil society groups and individuals as well as states and international institutions. The chapters follow on from Kaldors path breaking analysis of the character of new wars in places like the Balkans or Africa during the 1990s. The first four chapters provide a context; they cover the experience of humanitarian intervention, the nature of American power, the new nationalist and religious movements that are associated with globalization, and how these various aspects of current security dilemmas have played out in the Balkans. The last three chapters are more normative, dealing with the evolution of the idea of global civil society, the relevance of just war theory in a global era, and the concept of human security and what it might mean to implement such a concept. This book will appeal to all those interested in issues of peace and conflict, in particular to students of politics and international relations.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - This highly practical handbook meets the need for a general guide that provides teachers with the skills, techniques and structure to help children with specific learning difficulties achieve success.

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - A Companion to Cultural Geography brings together original contributions from 35 distinguished international scholars to provide a critical overview of this dynamic and influential field of study. - Provides accessible overviews of key themes, debates and controversies from a variety of historical and theoretical vantage points - Charts significant changes in cultural geography in the twentieth century as well as the principal approaches that currently animate work in the field - A valuable resource not just for geographers but also those working in allied fields who wish to get a clear understanding of the contribution geography is making to cross-disciplinary debates.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Soft matter materials include polymers, colloids, emulsions, amphiphiles, surfactants, membranes, liquid crystals and biomaterials. Although these materials seem very different, they have common structural and dynamic properties that are somewhere between those of crystalline solids and simple molecular liquids and gases. Soft matter is an interdisciplinary subject drawing not only from physics, chemistry and materials science but also from biology, biochemistry and engineering. These materials have a wide range of applications, such as in structural and packaging materials, foams and adhesives, detergents and cosmetics, paints, food additives and biological materials.Written in an 'easy-to-follow style', this textbook provides an introduction to this exciting subject with chapters covering natural and synthetic polymers, colloids, surfactants, biological soft matter and liquid crystals and the many and varied applications of these materials. It has been newly edited and has chapters with updated coverage of recent aspects of polymer science. A series of questions and answers is also provided at the end of each chapter. The book contains a new chapter on biological soft matter, which adds significantly to the discussion of proteins, DNA and lipid membranes in the previous edition.The book will appeal to students of polymer, biomaterial, colloid, surface and interface science. Experienced researchers in the field will also find this a good introductory text for revising their knowledge of the basics.Reviews of the First Edition'A timely and concise textbook on 'soft matter' suitable for both undergraduate students and researchers.'Advanced Materials'It is well written in an easy-to-follow style and deals with some quite complex topics by good use of analogy and comparison.'Chemistry in Britain.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Have you ever been involved in a project that didn't require a meeting Neither have we. Well-run project meetings allow teams to get through the maze of distractions and obstacles to achieve results. Unfortunately, many project meetings aren't well-run-they are viewed, by team members, as unproductive, tedious, wastes of precious time. But you can change that. The Project Meeting Facilitator contains practical techniques and practices that will help you facilitate our meetings more effectively, transforming them into well-planned, well-managed journeys that engage the team while achieving the intended goals.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Design and Develop: Bio, Chemical, Food and Pharma Products has been developed from course material from the authors' course in Chemical and Biochemical Product Design which has been running at the Technical University Denmark for six years. The book draws on the authors' years of experience in academia and industry to provide an accessible introduction to this field, approaching product development as a subject in its own right rather than a sideline of process engineeringIn this subject area, practical experience is the key to learning and this textbook provides examples and techniques to help the student get the best out of their projects. Design and Development of Biological, Chemical, Food and Pharma Products aims to aid students in developing good working habits for product development. Students are challenged with examples of real problems that they might encounter as engineers.Written in an informal, student-friendly tone, this unique book includes examples of real products and experiences from real companies to bring the subject alive for the student as well as placing emphasis on problem solving and team learning to set a foundation for a future in industry. The book includes an introduction to the subject of Colloid Science, which is important in product development, but neglected in many curricula. Knowledge of engineering calculus and basic physical chemistry as well as basic inorganic and organic chemistry are assumed.An invaluable text for students of product design in chemical engineering, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences and product development.\* Uses many examples and case studies drawn from a range of industries.\* Approaches product development as a subject in its own right rather than a sideline of process engineering\* Emphasizes a problem solving and team learning approach.\* Assumes some knowledge of calculus, basic physical chemistry and basic transport phenomena as well as some inorganic and organic chemistry.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Statistical Arbitrage'In this lucid, intelligent, and highly readable book, Andrew Pole presents the insights of an experienced and successful exponent of statistical arbitrage, with an uncommon mixture of flair, accessibility, and academic precision. Anyone with an interest-professional or otherwise-in what goes on inside the black boxes of mathematical trading strategies will enjoy the book.'-Nick Macleod, Head of Quantitative Research and Risk Management Ermitage Asset Management Jersey Limited'What a find! Andy Pole provides a remarkable look at the history and evolution of what is frequently considered to be the most opaque of the myriad hedge fund strategies. His detailed focus on and clever examples of the underlying drivers of stat arb are an invaluable resource for anyone investigating the strategy for the first time. Even we old-timers will learn something.'-Judith Posnikoff, PhD, Managing Director Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company'Andy Pole delivers a readable and comprehensive history of statistical arbitrage. Using real-life examples and accounts from his decades of experience, this book chronicles the rise in popularity of stat arb, explains its recent struggle for profitability, as well as provides novices with insights into the art and science of building their own models.'-Susan Kaderabek, Portfolio Manager, Franklin Street Partners'Statistical Arbitrage offers a rare glimpse of insights into the otherwise opaque world of short-term trading strategies. The book provides an excellent balance conceptualizing the mathematics of short-term technical trading strategies with more practical discussions on the recent performance of such strategies. Statistical arbitrage remains for many outsiders, including hedge fund professionals, a 'black box' strategy. Andy Pole has managed to turn black into, if not white, then a lighter shade of gray.'-Christian Thygesen, Managing Director, Investcorp International Inc.'Andy Pole has extensive practical experience of statistical arbitrage trading together with an ability to explain the underlying theory with great clarity. This book is therefore highly recommended for those looking to master the subject matter.'-Bruce Lockwood, Financial Risk Management. …