Wiley mai 2009 (58 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A lot has happened in the financial markets since 1992, when Peter Bernstein wrote his seminal Capital Ideas. Happily, Peter has taken up his facile pen again to describe these changes, a virtual revolution in the practice of investing that relies heavily on complex mathematics, derivatives, hedging, and hyperactive trading. This fine and eminently readable book is unlikely to be surpassed as the definitive chronicle of a truly historic era.' -John C. Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group and author, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing 'Just as Dante could not have understood or survived the perils of the Inferno without Virgil to guide him, investors today need Peter Bernstein to help find their way across dark and shifting ground. No one alive understands Wall Street's intellectual history better, and that makes Bernstein our best and wisest guide to the future. He is the only person who could have written this book; thank goodness he did.' -Jason Zweig, Investing Columnist, Money magazine 'Another must-read from Peter Bernstein! This well-written and thought-provoking book provides valuable insights on how key finance theories have evolved from their ivory tower formulation to profitable application by portfolio managers. This book will certainly be read with keen interest by, and undoubtedly influence, a wide range of participants in international finance.' -Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, President and CEO of Harvard Management Company, Deputy Treasurer of Harvard University, and member of the faculty of the Harvard Business School 'Reading Capital Ideas Evolving is an experience not to be missed. Peter Bernstein's knowledge of the principal characters-the giants in the development of investment theory and practice-brings this subject to life.' -Linda B. Strumpf, Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, The Ford Foundation 'With great clarity, Peter Bernstein introduces us to the insights of investment giants, and explains how they transformed financial theory into portfolio practice. This is not just a tale of money and models; it is a fascinating and contemporary story about people and the power of their ideas.' -Elroy Dimson, BGI Professor of Investment Management, London Business School 'Capital Ideas Evolving provides us with a unique appreciation for the pervasive impact that the theory of modern finance has had on the development of our capital markets. Peter Bernstein once again has produced a masterpiece that is must reading for practitioners, educators and students of finance.' -André F. Perold, Professor of Finance, Harvard Business School.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Most businesses don't have a good understanding of the faith community and how to market to this huge audience in effective, culturally sensitive ways. Many attempts to market to Christians have backfired, because the marketers had little understanding of Christians' values, taboos, and 'hot buttons'. Yet the size of the opportunity is enormous. Faith-Based Marketing provides everything business leaders need to understand 140 million Christian consumers and effectively reach them. It explains who Christians are, what they want, and provides traditional, new media, and word-of-mouth strategies to communicate with and engage them and their churches. The book also includes a valuable directory of top Christian organizations, churches, and events, to help marketers and business leaders find out whom to contact and how. The book includes a free subscription to a companion website with bonus content. …

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the methods and processes to help nonprofits raise money in an environment that increasingly demands accountability, transparency, and results. The realities of today's economic environment have required that nonprofits, and those that raise money for them, make their case for support as strongly as possible. Warm and fuzzy appeals that tug at the heart strings have met with limited success. Assuming that funding targets intuitively know the value of the good work being done is unrealistic. The Key to Nonprofit Sustainability offers an abundance of pragmatic tips, tools, case studies, and techniques to make the process easy to understand and implement.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Wrestling with Our Inner Angels is Nancy Kehoe's compelling, intimate, and moving story of how she brought her background as a psychologist and a nun in the Religious of the Sacred Heart to bear in the groups she formed to explore the role of faith and spirituality in their treatment - and in their lives. Through fascinating stories of her own spiritual journey, she gives readers of all backgrounds and interests new insights into the inner lives of the mentally ill and new ways of thinking about the role of spirituality and faith in all our lives.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get the truth about alternative energy and make it part of your lifeWant to utilize cleaner, greener types of energy This plain-English guide clearly explains the popular forms of alternative energy that you can use in your home, your car, and more. Separating myth from fact, this resource explores the current fossil fuel conundrum, the benefits of alternatives, and the energy of the future, such as hydrogen and fuel cell technology.\* The ABCs of alternative energy - what it is, how it works, and what the real costs are\* Where we are now - learn where our current energy comes from and how much longer it will last\* Take the first step - see how energy efficiency and conservation can reduce your reliance on fossil fuels\* Grasp the alternatives - from nuclear power to geothermal energy to wood burning, understand the benefits that alternative energy can have on the nation\* Apply alternative fuels to transportation - from biofuels to exotic propulsion to electricity, see how they are best used and how hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell-powered vehicles work\* Get a peek into the future - see what the outlook holds for each form of alternative energy discussedOpen the book and find:\* The pros and cons of alternative energy\* A review of the current world energy economy\* The problems with fossil fuels, from smog to global warming\* Advantages of alternative energy\* Practical results of alternatives you can use in daily life\* Guidelines for investing in alternative energy vehicles\* Ten ways you can bring about change right now\* Insight into the future of energy production - and how you can invest in it.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leading Internet marketing expert Mark Joyner offers a business-transforming marketing methodologyWhat is the common thread that runs between all of the great billion-dollar success stories from Microsoft to McDonald's According to Mark Joyner, it's 'Integration Marketing.' Observing companies that made the leap from small to big-and big to empire-Mark shows how it was done. Then, he puts it together into a simple, innovative system for growth that any company can use to scale up to the next level-and then the next-methodically and reliably. Using real-world case studies, Joyner presents a system that lets business owners and leaders find marketing opportunities that bring in limitless customers, maximize the dollars they earn from every new customer, and steadily and strategically grow their business. Plus, Joyner's methodology includes a new tool no marketer has ever had before: a way to use predictive math to gauge the likelihood of success for any marketing opportunity before anyone commits resources to a new tactic. Unlike other marketing books, Integration Marketing offers accountability, predictability, and the ability to put real dollar value on every marketing effort.Mark Joyner (Auckland, New Zealand) is one of the world's leading Internet marketers and the former CEO of Aesop Marketing Corporation. He was an early pioneer of many of today's biggest online trends and the author of three other Wiley titles, Simpleology (978-0-470-09522-5), The Great Formula (978-0-471-77823-3), and The Irresistible Offer (978-0-471-73894-7).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What do the world's best bands and businesses have in common More than you'd think. In fact, the winning teams that built Microsoft, Disney, and Starbucks have much in common with the Rolling Stones and U2. Like a business, a successful rock band is made up of both visionaries and devoted followers, leaders and team players. But the band only achieves success when the entire group is pulling in the same direction. When all members understand the parts they must play within the group?contributing creatively and playing to their strengths?that's when the hits start coming. In JAM! Jeff Carlisi, former lead guitarist and songwriter of 38 Special, tells his own unique story of rising to the top of the charts and the business world, offering one of the most fun, original approaches to team-building and acquired business savvy. Filled with stories of the rock n' roll life, like that of the architect who became a guitar superstar and the multimillion-selling track that almost never was, this is an insider's view to making it big and the pitfalls to avoid along the way. Each chapter examines a key moment in the development of a band?formation, early success, internal crises, falling out of the spotlight?and demonstrates how executives can use those lessons to crank their own businesses to eleven. JAM! also includes insights from seasoned musicians who have played in some of the world's best-known bands, including the Rolling Stones, the Eagles, the Allman Brothers, Night Ranger, and the bands of Eric Clapton, Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Joan Jett, and Sheryl Crow.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Praise for Dynamic Strategy-Making > ?WARREN BENNIS, Distinguished Professor of Business, University of Southern California; and coauthor, Transparency > ?DAVID A. NADLER, vice chairman, Marsh & McLennan Companies; senior partner, Oliver Wyman-Delta Organization and Leadership; and author, Building Better Boards and Competing By Design > ?MANJIT SINGH, chairman, Sony Entertainment Television, India; and former CEO, Compete Inc., High Circle, Future Step, and Korn/Ferry International.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Being a 'good teacher' is a difficult goal to achieve, being largely dependent on a huge variety of skills outside of the main curriculum. Teaching Skills For Dummies focuses on these 'soft' skills of teaching, from maintaining discipline to creating engaging lesson plans and monitoring performance. This essential guide promises to help teachers gain the respect of their pupils, manage potential confrontations and ultimately get the best out of both their careers and their students. Teaching Skills For Dummies includes information on: - Developing Your Teaching Style - Teaching a Class - Managing a Class - Dealing with Different Kinds of People - Succeeding Beyond the Classroom 'Don't let the title fool you; this is an essential guide and resource for any aspiring teacher. Sue Cowley uses her experience and insight to provide a comprehensive and informative resource, packed with excellent advice and brilliant suggestions for making both teaching and learning effective. A must for any teacher's bookshelf!' - Peter Hadfield, Principal lecturer in Education, University of Bedfordshire.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Business Valuation For Dummies is filled with expert guidance that business owners, managers at all levels, investors, and students can use when determining the value of a business. It contains a solid framework for valuation, including advice on analyzing historical performance, evaluating assets and income value, understanding a company s financial statements, estimating the cost of capital, business valuation models, and how to apply those models to different types of businesses.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Deborah Brandt, a recipient of the Grawemeyer Award, is one of the most influential figures in literacy and education. Brandt has dedicated her career to the status of reading and writing in the United States. Her literacy research is renowned and widely studied. Literacy and Learning is an important collection of Brandt's work that includes a combination of previously published essays, previously unpublished talks, and new work. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Looking for future employment as a postdoc Or desperately looking for the perfect present for a chemist friend Maybe you simply enjoy cooking and reading about current developments in chemistry research The first Who's Who in organic chemistry to show what top scientists like to cook - on the bench and on the stove - and how they have made their way. Use K. C. Nicolaou's recipe for fish and chips and read about his scientific work while preparing the meal that helped him finance his studies back in England. Containing more than 50 personal recipes and anecdotes from leading organic chemists, such as Lonely soup (Evans), Wild boar - Tuscan way (Waldmann), and Dulce de Leche (Vollhardt), accompanied by biographies and sketches of their current work, this is an exquisite delicacy for anybody who likes cooking, eating and chemistry.; Sie suchen den geeigneten Arbeitskreis für Ihren Postdoc-Aufenthalt Oder suchen das optimale Geschenk für Ihre Freunde, die Chemiker sind Vielleicht kochen Sie einfach gerne und suchen neue Rezepte Ja Dann ist dieses Buch für Sie gemacht!Dieses erste 'Who is Who' der Organischen Chemie zeigt eindeutig, dass berühmte Wissenschaftler nicht nur im Labor, sondern auch am Herd in der Küche gerne und exzellent kochen. Servieren Sie beispielsweise einfache Köstlichkeiten wie Fisch mit Pommes a la K. C. Nicolaou. Mehr als 50 Lieblingsrezepte verschiedener Schwierigkeitsgrade berühmter Organiker wie 'Einsame Suppe' (Evans), Toskanisches Wildschwein (Waldmann) oder 'Dulce de Leche' (Vollhardt), ihre Biographien und ihre ausführlich recherchierten Forschungsinteressen finden Sie in dieser unterhaltsamen und informativen Zusammenstellung.Eine exquisite Delikatesse für jeden, der gerne kocht, gerne gut ißt und die Chemie liebt.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Southeast Asia has a population of more than half a billion, yet its economy is dominated by about 40 families, most of Overseas Chinese descent. Their conglomerates span sectors as diverse as real estate, telecommunications, hotels, industrial goods, computers and sugar plantations. New Asian Emperors shows how and why Overseas Chinese companies continue to dominate the region and have extended their reach in East Asia, despite the Asian financial and SARS crises of the past decade. The authors base their conclusions on in-depth structured interviews spanning a decade with the often elusive Overseas Chinese CEOs including Li Ka-shing, Stan Shih, Victor Fung, Stephen Riady and Sukanto Tanoto, as well as on the strategic information that their companies use. The analysis of the New Asian Emperors' present-day management techniques and practices draws on the history, culture and philosophical perspectives of the Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia. In the midst of today's global economic crisis, this book also takes a fresh look at the role and management practices of the Overseas Chinese as they continue to create some of Asia's wealthiest and most successful companies. New Asian Emperors explains: The sources and characteristics of Overseas Chinese management Whether Overseas Chinese management practices will spread in the same way that Japanese management did in the 1970s Whether Western management technologies have found themselves outmaneuvered in Asia's post-crisis arena The Overseas Chinese managers' strategies for the informational black hole of Southeast Asia and what Western managers can learn from them The New Asian Emperors' unique strategic perspectives and management styles revealed through exclusive, in-depth interviews The implications for successfully co-operating and competing with the Overseas Chinese of Southeast Asia New Asian Emperors offers key insights into the Overseas Chinese and the important role that cultural roots play in their dominance of Southeast Asian business.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A clear look at how to capture investment profits during difficult financial times The U.S. economy has become crippled by the credit and real estate catastrophe. Even though we've all been affected by the calamity and have heard no shortage of news about it, it still seems unfathomable and utterly incomprehensible to most people that the actions of certain mortgage brokers, bankers, ratings agencies, and investment banks could break the economic engine of the world. Now, for the first time, and in terms everyone can grasp, noted analysts and value investing experts Whitney Tilson and Glenn Tongue explain not only how it happened, but shows that the tsunami of credit problems isn't over. The second wave has yet to come. But if you know catastrophe is looming, you can sidestep the train wreck-and even profit. You just need to understand how bad times present opportunity and where to look. More Mortgage Meltdown can help you achieve this goal. The book - Breaks down the complex mortgage products and rocket-science securities Wall Street created - Addresses how to find investment opportunities within the rubble and position your portfolio to take advantage of the crisis - Explains exactly how the combination of aggressive lending, government missteps, and Wall Street trading practices created the perfect economic storm - Shows you why the crisis is not yet over and what we can expect going forward More Mortgage Meltdown can help you understand the events that have unfolded, and put you in a better position to profit from the opportunities that arise during these tough financial times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - CAREER PATHS 'I like how Carter, Cook, and Dorsey have balanced the perspective and needs of the employee with the needs of the organization. They've provided a practical toolkit for practitioners, rooted in a strong conceptual model. I have looked at other sources on career paths in organizations, but this is the book I'd actually use to design a system.'Steven D. Ashworth Ph.D, Manager, Human Resource Research & Analysis, Sempra Energy Utilities'If you are, like me, a consultant who helps organizations develop and utilize their talent toward maximum performance; or a business leader building a worldclass organization with limited financial resources; or a Human Resources manager whose Generation Y employees are anxious to get ahead - you need to read this book. It clearly defines the 'why' and 'how' of using career path models as the foundation for a comprehensive talent management process.'Gena Cox Ph.D, Managing Consultant, Human Capital Resource CenterCareer Paths offers a career path model and useful tools and tips for developing, implementing, and integrating career paths into talent management systems. The authors describe the value of career paths from individual employee, organizational, and industry standpoints and show how career path efforts can be integrated with recruitment and hiring, strategic planning, succession management, employee development, and retention programs. With a sample career path guide and a list of resources for organizations, this book is an indispensable reference for HR professionals, managers and executives, training and development professionals, and organizational consultants.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A NONPROFIT SURVIVAL KIT for HARD TIMES 'This is a must-read for all of us in fundraising. Mal Warwick includes practical approaches for difficult economic times, from zero-based thinking about our programs to strategies for relating to our donors and making certain our fundraising programs are prepared to succeed not only now but when the economy recovers.'-Eugene R. Tempel, president, Indiana University Foundation 'Brilliant! No nonprofit organization can afford to ignore the insightful advice Mal Warwick offers in this concise and eminently readable book. It's practical, down-to-earth, and addresses the complex, real-world challenges of raising money in tough times.'-Ben Jealous, president, NAACP 'Fundraising When Money Is Tight is an important book in a difficult time for all. This is the right book for anyone who is committed to advancing the public good.'-Jane Wales, founder, Global Philanthropy Forum, and vice president, Aspen Institute 'This is a must-read book by any fundraising manager. It's timely, it's a good read, and the moment I put it down I made sure my managers got focused, got real, and got with the project today.'-Mark Astarita, director of fundraising, British Red Cross.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Winning isn't easy. The world is becoming more and more competitive, with a greater need than ever for people to work together effectively in teams to make organizations successful. There is no better model for success in business than the world of sport, with its bottom-line performance culture and its relentless focus on creating winning teams. In Why Teams Win, renowned sports psychologist Dr. Saul L. Miller-the man who teaches elite athletes and top sports teams how to be successful-uses sport as a powerful metaphor for the world of business. Why Teams Win distills Dr. Miller's work with hundreds of high-performance teams-in the worlds of sport, business, healthcare, and the arts-into lessons to help business teams perform. Why Teams Win: - Identified the 9 key characteristics of successful teams. - Describes how to improve personal, organizational, and team performance in each of these 9 areas. - Explains how and why to apply different strategies to different types of teams. - Outlines how to balance the needs of the individual with the needs of the team. - Helps people work together and perform to the best of their abilities. - Shows how to get the maximum potential out of a group of individuals. - Features advice, quotes, and interviews from high-profile athletes and coaches, as well as from business leaders. - Includes self-evaluation and team-building exercises. Why Teams Win offers anyone wanting to improve their personal and team performance a proven and accessible formula for success.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This collection of 24 essays, written by eminent philosophers and political theorists, brings together fresh debates on some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy, including human rights, equality, constitutionalism, the value of democracy, identity and political neutrality.\* Presents fresh debates on six of the fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy\* Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars\* Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments and paves the way for further discussion\* Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in political philosophy, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers\* Offers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware -Sie suchen den geeigneten Arbeitskreis für Ihren Postdoc-Aufenthalt Oder suchen das optimale Geschenk für Ihre Freunde, die Chemiker sind Vielleicht kochen Sie einfach gerne und suchen neue Rezepte Ja Dann ist dieses Buch für Sie gemacht! Dieses erste 'Who is Who' der Organischen Chemie zeigt eindeutig, dass berühmte Wissenschaftler nicht nur im Labor, sondern auch am Herd in der Küche gerne und exzellent kochen. Servieren Sie beispielsweise einfache Köstlichkeiten wie Fisch mit Pommes a la K. C. Nicolaou. Mehr als 50 Lieblingsrezepte verschiedener Schwierigkeitsgrade berühmter Organiker wie 'Einsame Suppe' (Evans), Toskanisches Wildschwein (Waldmann) oder 'Dulce de Leche' (Vollhardt), ihre Biographien und ihre ausführlich recherchierten Forschungsinteressen finden Sie in dieser unterhaltsamen und informativen Zusammenstellung. Eine exquisite Delikatesse für jeden, der gerne kocht, gerne gut ißt und die Chemie liebt.Wiley-VCH GmbH, Boschstraße 12, 69469 Weinheim 232 pp. Englisch. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In our current global networked culture that puts so much emphasis on the virtual and the visual, the mind and the body have become detached and ultimately disconnected. Though physical appearance is idolised for its sexual appeal and its social identity, the role of the body in developing a full understanding of the physical world and the human condition has become neglected. The potential of the human body as a knowing entity - with all our senses as well as our entire bodily functions being structured to produce and maintain silent knowledge together - fails to be recognised. It is only through the unity of mind and body that craftsmanship and artistic work can be fully realised. Even those endeavours that are generally regarded as solely intellectual, such as writing and thinking, depend on this union of mental and manual skills. In The Thinking Hand, Juhani Pallasmaa reveals the miraculous potential of the human hand. He shows how the pencil in the hand of the artist or architect becomes the bridge between the imagining mind and the emerging image. The book surveys the multiple essences of the hand, its biological evolution and its role in the shaping of culture, highlighting how the hand-tool union and eye-hand-mind fusion are essential for dexterity and how ultimately the body and the senses play a crucial role in memory and creative work. Pallasmaa here continues the exploration begun in his classic work The Eyes of the Skin by further investigating the interplay of emotion and imagination, intelligence and making, theory and life, once again redefining the task of art and architecture through well-grounded human truths.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For anyone planning events-student, novice, or experienced professional-Confessions of an Event Planneris an 'apprenticeship in a book.' This insider's guide takes you on a narrative journey, following a fictional event planning company that stages various types of events around the world for many different clients. While other books, college courses, and training programs give you the theory and how-to of the profession,Confessions of an Event Plannerreveals the real world of event planning and what can happen-usually the unexpected-on an event program when actual participants are added to the event planning design and execution mix. In a climate of media scrutiny and corporate scandals, event planners must be masters of discretion, knowing how to avoid and deal with everything from sexual romps to financial shenanigans, to chainsaw wielding salesmen dead set on 're-landscaping' the grounds of the resort they're staying at. From an event planner who's seen it all and knows how to deal with it all, comes practical first-hand advice delivered in an entertaining and accessible format. Each chapter is set in a unique location, with a cast of characters, and a host of challenges and problems to overcome-from the boardroom to the resort guest bedrooms. Readers learn what they can come up against, how to problem solve creatively on the fly, get ideas for staging spectacular events, and see the principles of event planning in action. The scenario in each chapter is introduced by an outline of what will be covered in the chapter, and each chapter concludes with a series of review questions to explore key issues and stimulate reflection or discussion for individuals or groups. Ideal as a companion to Judy Allen's six other event planning books, as a textbook in event planning courses, or as a professional training toolConfessions of an Event Plannerprepares planners for what they can expect once they start working in the world of corporate and social event planning, and will help decision-makers set company policies, procedures and protocol and promotediscussion about codes of conduct in the office and offsite.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A proven method for making the most of optionsWhile professional investors are doing more and more in the way of options trading, nonprofessionals know little about this opportunity and the tremendous advantages it offers. This book provides readers with the basic tools to begin trading options through the best and safest method available: spread trading. With Spread Trading, Greg Jensen continues to educate individuals on the benefits of trading this way. And while most discussions about options trading do not emphasize how both parties in an options trade can come out ahead, Spread Trading takes the time to explain what it takes to profit from either side of the table.Greg Jensen is a Registered Investment Advisor and cofounder of Spread Trade Systems, an industry leader in investment education.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this extensively revised and updated edition, 168 alphabetically arranged articles provide comprehensive treatment of the main topics and writers in this area of aesthetics.\* Written by prominent scholars covering a wide-range of key topics in aesthetics and the philosophy of art\* Features revised and expanded entries from the first edition, as well as new chapters on recent developments in aesthetics and a larger number of essays on non-Western thought about art\* Unique to this edition are six overview essays on the history of aesthetics in the West from antiquity to modern times.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Philosophy of Law provides a rich overview of the diverse theoretical justifications for our legal rules, systems, and practices.\* Utilizes the work of both classical and contemporary philosophers to illuminate the relationship between law and morality\* Introduces students to the philosophical underpinnings of International Law and its increasing importance as we face globalization\* Features concrete examples in the form of cases significant to the evolution of law\* Contrasts Anglo-American law with foreign institutions and practices such as those in China, Japan, India, Ireland and Canada\* Incorporates diverse perspectives on the philosophy of law ranging from canonical material to feminist theory, critical theory, postmodernism, and critical race theory. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Presents the evidence-base for links between personality traits, psychological functioning, personality disorder and violence - with a focus on assessment and treatment approaches that will help clinicians to assess risk in this client group.\* An evidence-based examination of those personality traits and types of psychological functioning that may contribute to personality disorder and violence- and the links that can be made between the two\* Each chapter tackles an area of personality or psychological functioning and includes a developmental perspective, discussion of how to gauge risk, and an outline of effective treatments\* Traits covered include impulsivity, aggressiveness, narcissism and the 'Big Five' - neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness\* New for the prestigious Wiley Series in Forensic Clinical Psychology, a market leader with more than 20,000 books in print.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The world of postgraduate medical education is changing, and educational supervisors need the knowledge and skills to be able to do their job effectively. Many of those who want to do this job well feel unprepared for the task.Essential Guide to Educational Supervision is a handbook for educational supervisors everywhere. The topics covered are generic to medical education, whatever the specialty. Although the focus is on postgraduate medical education, many of the topics in this book are also applicable to undergraduates.Essential Guide to Educational Supervision is written for:\* Consultants and General Practitioners who work with trainees\* Educational supervisors\* People who organise postgraduate training programmesWritten by experts in their field, each chapter gives an overview of key topics in educational supervision with references and further resources. The book provides evidence and theory when applicable, but is deliberately practical, with case studies and tips for good practice as well.…

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Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The mortgage meltdown: what went wrong and how do we fix it Owning a home can bestow a sense of security and independence. But today, in a cruel twist, many Americans now regard their homes as a source of worry and dashed expectations. How did everything go haywire And what can we do about it now In The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets, renowned finance expert James Barth offers a comprehensive examination of the mortgage meltdown. Together with a team of economists at the Milken Institute, he explores the shock waves that have rippled through the entire financial sector and the real economy. Deploying an incredibly detailed and extensive set of data, the book offers in-depth analysis of the mortgage meltdown and the resulting worldwide financial crisis. This authoritative volume explores what went wrong in every critical area, including securitization, loan origination practices, regulation and supervision, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, leverage and accounting practices, and of course, the rating agencies. The authors explain the steps the government has taken to address the crisis thus far, arguing that we have yet to address the larger issues.\* Offers a comprehensive examination of the mortgage market meltdown and its reverberations throughout the financial sector and the real economy\* Explores several important issues that policymakers must address in any future reshaping of financial market regulations\* Addresses how we can begin to move forward and prevent similar crises from shaking the foundations of our financial systemThe Rise and Fall of the U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets analyzes the factors that should drive reform and explores the issues that policymakers must confront in any future reshaping of financial market regulations.; Der renommierte Finanzexperte James Barth untersucht in seinem Buch 'The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets' umfassend die Krise des Hypothekenmarktes. Zusammen mit einem Team von Wirtschaftswissenschaftlern des Milken Institute nimmt er die Vorgänge unter die Lupe, die den Finanzsektor und die Wirtschaft erschüttert haben. Anhand überaus detaillierter und umfassender Daten bietet das Buch eine tiefgründige Analyse der Krise bei Hypothekenbanken und der daraus entstandenen weltweiten Finanzkrise. Barth beleuchtet die Fehlentwicklungen in jedem kritischen Bereich, u. a. die Verbriefung von Kreditpositionen in handelbare Wertpapiere, Kreditvergabepraktiken, die Rolle von Regulierungs- und Kontrollinstanzen, die Hypothekenfinanzierer Fannie Mae und Freddie Mac, Verschuldungs- und Bilanzierungspraktiken und natürlich Rating-Agenturen. Der Autor erläutert die bisher von der US-Regierung eingeleiteten Schritte zur Eindämmung der Krise und mahnt Maßnahmen zur Bewältigung der weitreichenden Probleme an. The Rise and Fall of the U.S. Mortgage and Credit Markets analysiert die Faktoren, die Reformen vorantreiben könnten und behandelt Probleme, denen sich Politiker bei der zukünftigen Neugestaltung der Richtlinien für die Finanzmärkte stellen müssen.…