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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Learn how to inspire your audience with best-selling author Paul McGee!13 things you'll discover when reading this book. 1. The big lesson Steve Jobs learnt when an advertising exec threw something at him. and how it will help how you communicate. 2. Seven ways to manage your nerves (surprisingly, you don't want to eliminate them). 3. Why our obsession with body language is totally wrong, and what to focus on instead. 4. Why you must think about a beachball before you next speak. Believe me, it's essential. 5. A question your audience is always thinking, and how to ensure you provide the answer. 6. The most common mistake experienced presenters make that nervous ones never do. 7. Why so many presentations cure insomnia, and how to make sure you're serving an extra strong double espresso instead. 8. The number one thing most presenters forget to bring when they're speaking to others. 9. Discover the most underprepared part of your presentation, and how to avoid making the same mistake. 10. What women's magazines and TV soap operas have to teach us about audience engagement. 11. What I learnt from a guy with one of the most powerful memories on the planet, and how it can transform your communication. 12. Discover Tony Blair's biggest fear when Prime Minister, and how you can tackle the same issue with confidence. 13. Why you don't have to be funny to use humour in your presentation, and three easy ways to do it.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Bruno Latour is among the most important figures in contemporary philosophy and social science. His ethnographic studies have revolutionized our understanding of areas as diverse as science, law, politics and religion. To facilitate a more realistic understanding of the world, Latour has introduced a radically fresh philosophical terminology and a new approach to social science, 'Actor-Network Theory'.In seminal works such as Laboratory Life, We Have Never Been Modern and An Inquiry into Modes of Existence, Latour has outlined an alternative to the foundational categories of 'modern' western thought particularly its distinction between society and nature that has major consequences for our understanding of the ecological crisis and of the role of science in democratic societies.Latour's 'empirical philosophy' has evolved considerably over the past four decades. In this lucid and compelling book, Gerard de Vries provides one of the first overviews of Latour's work. He guides readers through Latour's main publications, from his early ethnographies to his more recent philosophical works, showing with considerable skill how Latour's ideas have developed.This book will be of great value to students and scholars attempting to come to terms with the immense challenge posed by Latour's thought. It will be of interest to those studying philosophy, anthropology, sociology, science and technology studies, and almost all other branches of the social sciences and humanities.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Sociology of Healthcare Safety and Quality presents a series of research-informed readings on the sociological contributions of technologies, practices, experiences, and organizational quality and safety across a range of healthcare contexts.\* Represents the first collection of peer-reviewed research articles showcasing ways that sociology can contribute to the ongoing policy concern of healthcare safety and quality\* Features original contributions from leading experts in healthcare related fields from three continents\* Reveals the state-of-the art in sociological analyses of contemporary healthcare safety and quality along with future directions in the field\* Offers sociological insights from the perspectives of managers, clinicians, and patients.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Conservatives are back, and back with a bang - two election wins in a row and, providing they can hold things together, in a pretty good position to win another. But many questions about their recent past, present, and future still remain. Just why did the world's oldest and most successful political party dump Margaret Thatcher only to commit electoral suicide under John Major And what stopped the Tories getting their act together until David Cameron came along Did Cameron change his party as much as he sometimes liked to claim, or did his leadership, both in opposition and in government, involve more compromise - and more Conservatism - than we realize Finally, what does the result of the EU referendum mean for the Party in years to come The answers, as this accessible and gripping book shows, are as intriguing and provocative as the questions. Based on in-depth research and interviews with the key players, Tim Bale explains how and why the Tories lost power in 1997 - and how and why they have eventually been able to rediscover their winning ways, even if internal tensions and external challenges mean they still can't take anything for granted. Crucial, he suggests, are the people, the power structures, the ideas, and the very different interests of those involved. This second edition of The Conservative Party: From Thatcher to Cameronis a must-read for anyone wanting to understand what makes the Tories tick.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book stitches together a complete design journey from beginning to end in a way that you've likely never seen before, guiding readers (you) step-by-step in a practical way from the initial spark of an idea all the way to scaling it into a better business. Design a Better Business includes a comprehensive set of tools (over 20 total!) and skills that will help you harness opportunity from uncertainty by building the right team(s) and balancing your point of view against new findings from the outside world.This book also features over 50 case studies and real life examples from large corporations such as ING Bank, Audi, Autodesk, and Toyota Financial Services, to small startups, incubators, and social impact organizations, providing a behind the scenes look at the best practices and pitfalls to avoid. Also included are personal insights from thought leaders such as Steve Blank on innovation, Alex Osterwalder on business models, Nancy Duarte on storytelling, and Rob Fitzpatrick on questioning, among others. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Basic Guide to Dental Radiography provides an essential introduction to radiography in the dental practice. Illustrated throughout, this guide outlines and explains each topic in a clear and accessible style. - Comprehensive coverage includes general physics, principles of image formation, digital image recording, equipment, biological effects of x-rays and legislation - Suitable for the whole dental team - Illustrated in full colour throughout - Ideal for those completing mandatory CPD in radiography - Useful study guide for the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography, the National Certificate in Radiography or the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Everything you need to implement Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) effectivelyObjectives and Key Results is the first full-fledged reference guide on Objectives and Key Results, a critical thinking framework designed to help organizations create value through focus, alignment, and better communication. Written by two leading OKRs consultants and researchers, this book provides a one-stop resource for organizations looking to quantify qualitative goals and ensure each team focuses their efforts to make measureable progress on their most important goals. You'll learn how OKRs came to be and how leading companies use them every day to help teams and employees stretch their thinking about what's possible, build their goal-setting muscles and achieve results that reflect their full potential. From the basic framework to a detailed dissection of best practices, this informative guide walks you through real-world implementations to help you get the most out of OKRs.OKRs help employees work together, focus effort, and drive the organization forward. Key results are used to define what it means to achieve broad, qualitative goals, and imperatives like 'do it better' are transformed into clear, measureable markers. From the framework's inception in the 1980s to its popularity in today's hyper-competitive environment, OKRs make work more engaging and feature frequent feedback cycles that enable workers to see the progress they make at work each and every day. This book shows you everything you need to know to implement OKRs effectively.\* Understand the basics of OKRs and their day-to-day use\* Learn how to gain the executive support critical to a successful implementation\* Maintain an effective program with key assessment tips\* Tailor the OKRs framework to your organization's needsObjectives and Key Results is your key resource for designing, planning, implementing, and maintaining your OKRs program for sustainable company-wide success. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This book presents a history of spiritual exercises from Socrates to early Christianity, an account of their decline in modern philosophy, and a discussion of the different conceptions of philosophy that have accompanied the trajectory and fate of the theory and practice of spiritual exercises. Hadot s book demonstrates the extent to which philosophy has been, and still is, above all else a way of seeing and of being in the world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Regarded as the leading text in Christian theology for the last 25 years, Alister E. McGrath's The Christian Theology Reader is now available in a new 5th edition featuring completely revised and updated content. Brings together more than 350 readings from over 200 sources that chart 2,000 years of Christian history Situates each reading within the appropriate historical and theological context with its own introduction, commentary, and study questions Includes new readings on world Christianity and feminist, liberation, and postcolonial theologies, as well as more selections by female theologians and theologians from the developing world Contains additional pedagogical features, such as new discussion questions and case studies, and a robust website with new videos by the author to aid student learning Designed to function as a stand-alone volume, or as a companion to Christian Theology: An Introduction, 6th edition, for a complete overview of the subject.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore effective learning programs with the father of e-learning Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company, Second Edition presents best practices for building interactive, fun, and effective online learning programs. This engaging text offers insight regarding what makes great e-learning, particularly from the perspectives of motivation and interactivity, and features history lessons that assist you in avoiding common pitfalls and guide you in the direction of e-learning success. This updated edition also considers changes in technology and tools that facilitate the implementation of the strategies, guidelines, and techniques it presents. E-learning has experienced a surge in popularity over the past ten years, with education professionals around the world leveraging technology to facilitate instruction. From hybrid courses that integrate technology into traditional classroom instruction to full online courses that are conducted solely on the internet, a range of e-learning models is available. The key to creating a successful e-learning program lies in understanding how to use the tools at your disposal to create an interactive, engaging, and effective learning experience. - Gain a new perspective on e-learning, and how technology can facilitate education - Explore updated content, including coverage regarding learner interface, gamification, mobile learning, and individualization - Discuss the experiences of others via targeted case studies, which cover good and not so good e-learning projects - Understand key concepts through new examples that reinforce essential ideas and demonstrate their practical application Michael Allen's Guide to e-Learning: Building Interactive, Fun, and Effective Learning Programs for Any Company, Second Edition is an essential resource if you are studying for the e-Learning Instructional Design Certificate Program.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Companion to Environmental Geography is the first book to comprehensively and systematically map the research frontier of 'human-environment geography' in an accessible and comprehensive way.\* Cross-cuts several areas of a discipline which has traditionally been seen as divided; presenting work by human and physical geographers in the same volume\* Presents both the current 'state of the art' research and charts future possibilities for the discipline\* Extends the term 'environmental geography' beyond its 'traditional' meanings to include new work on nature and environment by human and physical geographers - not just hazards, resources, and conservation geographers\* Contains essays from an outstanding group of international contributors from among established scholars and rising stars in geography.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology is a complete reference guide, reflecting the scope and quality of the discipline, and highlighting emerging topics in the field. Global in focus, offering up-to-date topics from an interdisciplinary, international set of scholars addressing key issues concerning globalization, social movements, and citizenship The majority of chapters are new, including those on environmental politics, international terrorism, security, corruption, and human rights Revises and updates all previously published chapters to include new themes and topics in political sociology Provides an overview of scholarship in the field, with chapters working independently and collectively to examine the full range of contributions to political sociology Offers a challenging yet accessible and complete reference guide for students and scholars. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Statistics is confusing, even for smart, technically competent people. And many students and professionals find that existing books and web resources don't give them an intuitive understanding of confusing statistical concepts. That is why this book is needed. Some of the unique qualities of this book are:\* Easy to Understand: Uses unique 'graphics that teach' such as concept flow diagrams, compare-and-contrast tables, and even cartoons to enhance 'rememberability.'\* Easy to Use: Alphabetically arranged, like a mini-encyclopedia, for easy lookup on the job, while studying, or during an open-book exam.\* Wider Scope: Covers Statistics I and Statistics II and Six Sigma Black Belt, adding such topics as control charts and statistical process control, process capability analysis, and design of experiments. As a result, this book will be useful for business professionals and industrial engineers in addition to students and professionals in the social and physical sciences.In addition, each of the 60+ concepts is covered in one or more articles. The 75 articles in the book are usually 5-7 pages long, ensuring that things are presented in 'bite-sized chunks.' The first page of each article typically lists five 'Keys to Understanding' which tell the reader everything they need to know on one page. This book also contains an article on 'Which Statistical Tool to Use to Solve Some Common Problems', additional 'Which to Use When' articles on Control Charts, Distributions, and Charts/Graphs/Plots, as well as articles explaining how different concepts work together (e.g., how Alpha, p, Critical Value, and Test Statistic interrelate).ANDREW A. JAWLIK received his B.S. in Mathematics and his M.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Michigan. He held jobs with IBM in marketing, sales, finance, and information technology, as well as a position as Process Executive. In these jobs, he learned how to communicate difficult technical concepts in easy - to - understand terms. He completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt coursework at the IASSC - accredited Pyzdek Institute. In order to understand the confusing statistics involved, he wrote explanations in his own words and graphics. Using this material, he passed the certification exam with a perfect score. Those statistical explanations then became the starting point for this book. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A survival guide for the FinTech era of bankingFinTech Innovation examines the rise of financial technology and its growing impact on the global banking industry. Wealth managers are standing at the epicenter of a tectonic shift, as the balance of power between offering and demand undergoes a dramatic upheaval. Regulators are pushing toward a 'constrained offering' norm while private clients and independent advisors demand a more proactive role; practitioners need examine this banking evolution in detail to understand the mechanisms at work. This book presents analysis of the current shift and offers clear insight into what happens when established economic interests collide with social transformation. Business models are changing in profound ways, and the impact reaches further than many expect; the democratization of banking is revolutionizing the wealth management industry toward more efficient and client-centric advisory processes, and keeping pace with these changes has become a survival skill for financial advisors around the world.Social media, big data analytics and digital technology are disrupting the banking industry, which many have taken for granted as set in stone. This book shatters that assumption by illustrating the massive changes already underway, and provides thought leader insight into the changes yet to come.\* Examine the depth and breadth of financial technology\* Learn how regulations are driving changing business models\* Discover why investors may become the price-makers\* Understand the forces at work behind the rise of FinTechInformation asymmetry has dominated the banking industry for centuries, keeping the bank/investor liability neatly aligned--but this is changing, and understanding and preparing for the repercussions must be a top priority for wealth managers everywhere. Financial Innovation shows you where the bar is being re-set and gives you the insight you need to keep up.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stellt Strategien für die Entwicklung plattformunabhängiger mobiler Apps vor, die mit cloud-basierten Diensten verbunden sind. Mit diesen Diensten lassen sich riesige Mengen an modernen Computing-Anwendungen ausführen. - Bietet Entwicklungsmuster für die Entwicklung plattformunabhängiger Apps und Technologien. - Präsentiert empfohlene Standards und Strukturen, die einfach übernommen werden können. - Beschäftigt sich auch mit mobilen und modularen Backend-Architekturen zur Unterstützung von Serviceagilität und schnellen Entwicklungszyklen.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - guidance in all subject areasEditor:Tony Greenfield, Industrial Statistics Research Unit (ISRU), University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UKResearch Methods for Postgraduates brings together guidance for postgraduate students on how to organise, plan and do research from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this new edition, the already wide-ranging coverage is enhanced by the addition of new chapters on social media, evaluating the research process, Kansei engineering and medical research reporting. The extensive updates also provide the latest guidance on issues relevant to postgraduates in all subject areas, from writing a proposal and securing research funds, to data analysis and the presentation of research, through to intellectual property protection and career opportunities.This thoroughly revised new edition provides:\* Clear and concise advice from distinguished international researchers on how to plan, organise and conduct research.\* New chapters explore social media in research, evaluate the research process, Kansei engineering and discuss the reporting of medical research.\* Check lists and diagrams throughout.Praise for the second edition:'. the most useful book any new postgraduate could ever buy.' (New Scientist)'The book certainly merits its acceptance as essential reading for postgraduates and will be valuable to anyone associated in any way with research or with presentation of technical or scientific information of any kind.'(Robotica)Like its predecessors, the third edition of Research Methods for Postgraduates is accessible and comprehensive, and is a must-read for any postgraduate student.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Diseases of the Goat, 4th Edition, is a revised and updated edition of the popular tool for veterinarians featuring of all aspects of goat medicine-from initial assessment and examination to diagnosis, treatment, and control of conditions. This highly practical, concise handbook is designed for frequent reference, and is suitable for all those treating and keeping goats. Provides information on to predators, euthanasia, post-mortem technique, and fracture repair Includes expanded coverage of a number of topics to appeal to a wider and more international audience especially in relation to poisonous plants Incorporates the impact of new developments in goat diseases, such as the geographical spread of exotic diseases into new regions ; Die 4. Auflage von Diseases of the Goat wurde vollständig überarbeitet und aktualisiert. Dieser Klassiker für Veterinärmediziner bietet alles Wissenswerte rund um diese Tierart, von der Erstbeurteilung und Untersuchung bis hin zu Diagnose, Behandlung und Therapie typischer Erkrankungen. Das Buch wurde zum schnellen Nachschlagen in der Praxis geschrieben und deckt sämtliche Aspekte der Behandlung und Haltung von Ziegen ab. - Mit Informationen zu Raubtieren, Euthanasie, Post-Mortem-Verfahren und der Behandlung von Frakturen. - Eine Vielzahl von Themen wurde erweitert, um eine noch größere Leserschaft, auch weltweit, anzusprechen. Vor allem Giftpflanzen werden ausführlicher dargestellt. - Beschäftigt sich auch mit neuen Erkrankungen und deren Auswirkungen, z. B. die Ausbreitung exotischer Krankheiten in neue geographische Regionen. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provides a comprehensive overview of one of nature's most engaging mammals Covers fossil history, taxonomy, genetics, physiology, biomechanics, behavior, ecology, and conservation Includes genetic analysis of five of the six subspecies of modern giraffes Includes giraffe network studies from Laikipia Kenya, Etosha National Park, Namibia andSamburu National Reserve, Kenya.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The evolution of sustainability, with a practical framework for integrationRegenerative Development and Design takes sustainability to the next level, and provides a framework for incorporating regenerative design principles into your current process. The Regenesis Group is a coalition of experienced design, land-use, planning, business, and development professionals who represent the forefront of the movement; in this book, they explain what regenerative development is, how and why it works, and how you can incorporate the fundamental principles into your practice. A clear, focused framework shows you how to merge regenerative concepts with your existing work, backed by numerous examples that guide practical application while illustrating regenerative design and development in action. As the most comprehensive and systemic approach to regenerative development, this book is a must-have resource for architects, planners, and designers seeking the next step in sustainability.Regenerative design and development positions humans as co-creative and mutually-evolving participants in an ecosystem--not just a built environment. This book describes how to bring that focus to your design from the earliest stages.\* Understand the fundamentals of regenerative design and development\* Learn how regenerative development contributes to sustainability\* Integrate regenerative development concepts into practice\* Examine sample designs that embody the regenerative conceptTo create a design with true sustainability, considerations must extend far beyond siting, materials, and efficiency. Designers must look at the place, it's inhabitants, and the purpose--the whole living ecosystem--and proceed with their work from that more humbling perspective. The finished product should itself be an ecosystem and sustainable economy, which is the root of the regenerative development approach. Sustainability has evolved, and the designer's responsibility has increased in kind. Regenerative Development and Design provides an authoritative resource for those ready to take the next step forward.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An updated and expanded new edition of a widely-used guide to the theory and practice of psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cabaniss' Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: A Clinical Manual, 2nd Edition provides material for readers to apply immediately in their treatment of patients.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Dig to the root of public fraud with deep exploration of theory, standards, and norms Preventing Fraud and Mismanagement in Government identifies common themes in public fraud and corruption, describes the forces that drive them, and provides an objective standard of good practices with no political bent. From Bridgegate to Iran-Contra, this book walks through the massive scandals that resulted from public mismanagement and fraud to illustrate how deeply-entrenched, entity-specific norms can differ from actual best practices. The discussion includes the theoretical underpinnings of public fraud, and how intense corporate culture and limited exposure to outside practice standards can lead to routine deviation from normal behavior and moral standards. You'll find a compendium of practices that illustrate actual norms, allowing you to compare your own agency's culture and operations to standard practice, and contrast the motivations for fraud in the public and private sectors. Public agencies and governmental entities are generally driven by a pubic benefit or goal, but are widely varied in the ability and desire to deliver value while retaining best practices. This book explicitly explores the common patterns of agency practices and cultural norms, and describes how they can easily cross over into illegal acts. - Understand why fraud exists in the public sector - Discover how your agency's mindset diverges from the norm - Review cases where agency practices diverged from best financial practices - Learn good practices in an objective, nonpolitical context The government/public sector provides some of the most basic services that are critical to a functioning society. Lacking a profit motive, these agencies nonetheless show a pattern of fraud and borderline behavior that could be mitigated with the adoption of standards and best practices. Preventing Fraud and Mismanagement in Government shares a canon of knowledge related to public operations and fraud, providing deep insight into the causes, solutions, and prevention.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Featuring a collection of original chapters by leading and emerging scholars, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology today.\* Features original chapters contributed by an international cast of leading and emerging sociology scholars\* Represents the most innovative and 'state-of-the-art' thinking about the discipline\* Includes a general introduction and section introductions with chapters summaries by the editor.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Written by a highly regarded author with industrial and academic experience, this new edition of an established bestselling book provides practical guidance for students, researchers, and those in chemical engineering. The book includes a new section on sustainable energy, with sections on carbon capture and sequestration, as a result of increasing environmental awareness; and a companion website that includes problems, worked solutions, and Excel spreadsheets to enable students to carry out complex calculations.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The business guide to Big Data in insurance, with practical application insightBig Data and Analytics for Insurers is the industry-specific guide to creating operational effectiveness, managing risk, improving financials, and retaining customers. Written from a non-IT perspective, this book focusses less on the architecture and technical details, instead providing practical guidance on translating analytics into target delivery. The discussion examines implementation, interpretation, and application to show you what Big Data can do for your business, with insights and examples targeted specifically to the insurance industry. From fraud analytics in claims management, to customer analytics, to risk analytics in Solvency 2, comprehensive coverage presented in accessible language makes this guide an invaluable resource for any insurance professional.The insurance industry is heavily dependent on data, and the advent of Big Data and analytics represents a major advance with tremendous potential - yet clear, practical advice on the business side of analytics is lacking. This book fills the void with concrete information on using Big Data in the context of day-to-day insurance operations and strategy.\* Understand what Big Data is and what it can do\* Delve into Big Data's specific impact on the insurance industry\* Learn how advanced analytics can revolutionise the industry\* Bring Big Data out of IT and into strategy, management, marketing, and moreBig Data and analytics is changing business - but how The majority of Big Data guides discuss data collection, database administration, advanced analytics, and the power of Big Data - but what do you actually do with it Big Data and Analytics for Insurers answers your questions in real, everyday business terms, tailored specifically to the insurance industry's unique needs, challenges, and targets.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Soil Properties and their Correlations, Second EditionMichael Carter, Geotechnical Consultant (Retired), UKStephen P Bentley, Reader in Engineering Geology, Cardiff University, UKAn essential guide to improving preliminary geotechnical analysis and design from limited dataSoil Properties and their Correlations, Second Edition provides a summary of commonly-used soil engineering properties and gives a wide range of correlations between the various properties, presented in the context of how they will be used in geotechnical design.The book is divided into 11 chapters: Commonly-measured properties; Grading and plasticity; Density; Permeability, Consolidation and settlement; Shear strength; California bearing ratio; Shrinkage and swelling characteristics; Frost susceptibility; Susceptibility to combustion; and Soil-structure interfaces. In addition, there are two appendices: Soil classification systems; and Sampling methods.This new, more comprehensive, edition provides material that would be of practical assistance to those faced with the problem of having to estimate soil behaviour from little or no laboratory test data.Key features:\* Soil properties explained in practical terms.\* A large number of correlations between different soil properties.\* A valuable aid for assessing design values of properties.\* Clear statements on practical limitations and accuracy.An invaluable source of reference for experienced professionals working on geotechnical design, it will also give students and early-career engineers an in-depth appreciation of the appropriate use of each property and the pitfalls to avoid.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Stereoelectronic Effects illustrates the utility of stereoelectronic concepts using structure and reactivity of organic molecules\* An advanced textbook that provides an up-to-date overview of the field, starting from the fundamental principles\* Presents a large selection of modern examples of stereoelectronic effects in organic reactivity\* Shows practical applications of stereoelectronic effects in asymmetric catalysis, photochemical processes, bioorganic chemistry and biochemistry, inorganic and organometallic reactivity, supramolecular chemistry and materials science.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Financial Risk Modelling and Portfolio Optimization with R, 2nd EditionBernhard Pfaff, Invesco Global Asset Allocation, GermanyA must have text for risk modelling and portfolio optimization using R.This book introduces the latest techniques advocated for measuring financial market risk and portfolio optimization, and provides a plethora of R code examples that enable the reader to replicate the results featured throughout the book. This edition has been extensively revised to include new topics on risk surfaces and probabilistic utility optimization as well as an extended introduction to R language.Financial Risk Modelling and Portfolio Optimization with R:\* Demonstrates techniques in modelling financial risks and applying portfolio optimization techniques as well as recent advances in the field.\* Introduces stylized facts, loss function and risk measures, conditional and unconditional modelling of risk; extreme value theory, generalized hyperbolic distribution, volatility modelling and concepts for capturing dependencies.\* Explores portfolio risk concepts and optimization with risk constraints.\* Is accompanied by a supporting website featuring examples and case studies in R.\* Includes updated list of R packages for enabling the reader to replicate the results in the book.Graduate and postgraduate students in finance, economics, risk management as well as practitioners in finance and portfolio optimization will find this book beneficial. It also serves well as an accompanying text in computer-lab classes and is therefore suitable for self-study.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The long-awaited, comprehensive guide to practical credit risk modelingCredit Risk Analytics provides a targeted training guide for risk managers looking to efficiently build or validate in-house models for credit risk management. Combining theory with practice, this book walks you through the fundamentals of credit risk management and shows you how to implement these concepts using the SAS credit risk management program, with helpful code provided. Coverage includes data analysis and preprocessing, credit scoring; PD and LGD estimation and forecasting, low default portfolios, correlation modeling and estimation, validation, implementation of prudential regulation, stress testing of existing modeling concepts, and more, to provide a one-stop tutorial and reference for credit risk analytics. The companion website offers examples of both real and simulated credit portfolio data to help you more easily implement the concepts discussed, and the expert author team provides practical insight on this real-world intersection of finance, statistics, and analytics.SAS is the preferred software for credit risk modeling due to its functionality and ability to process large amounts of data. This book shows you how to exploit the capabilities of this high-powered package to create clean, accurate credit risk management models.\* Understand the general concepts of credit risk management\* Validate and stress-test existing models\* Access working examples based on both real and simulated data\* Learn useful code for implementing and validating models in SASDespite the high demand for in-house models, there is little comprehensive training available; practitioners are left to comb through piece-meal resources, executive training courses, and consultancies to cobble together the information they need. This book ends the search by providing a comprehensive, focused resource backed by expert guidance. Credit Risk Analytics is the reference every risk manager needs to streamline the modeling process.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Science and Christianity is an accessible, engaging introduction to topics at the intersection of science and Christian theology.\* A philosophically orientated treatment that introduces the relationship of science to Christianity and explores to what extent the findings of science affect traditional Christian theology\* Addresses important theological topics in light of contemporary science, including divine action, the problem of natural evil, and eschatology\* Historically oriented chapters and chapters covering methodological principles for both science and theology provide the reader with a strong foundational understanding of the issues\* Includes feature boxes highlighting quotations, biographies of major scientists and theologians, key terms, and other helpful information\* Issues are presented as fairly and objectively as possible, with strengths and weaknesses of particular interpretations fully discussed.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Comprehensive and up to date coverage of robust control theory and its application¿ Presented in a well-planned and logical way¿ Written by a respected leading author, with extensive experience in robust control¿ Accompanying website provides solutions manual and other supplementary material.…