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Lulu.com Spider Web Sales System
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AuthorHouse The Hidden Power of Productivity
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AuthorHouse How to Buy a Car and Save Megabucks
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. A Course in Mathematical Statistics and Large
Book SynopsisThis graduate-level textbook is primarily aimed at graduate students of statistics, mathematics, science, and engineering who have had an undergraduate course in statistics, an upper division course in analysis, and some acquaintance with measure theoretic probability. It provides a rigorous presentation of the core of mathematical statistics.Part I of this book constitutes a one-semester course on basic parametric mathematical statistics. Part II deals with the large sample theory of statistics - parametric and nonparametric, and its contents may be covered in one semester as well. Part III provides brief accounts of a number of topics of current interest for practitioners and other disciplines whose work involves statistical methods.Trade Review“It deals with advanced statistical theory with a special focus on statistical inference and large sample theory, aiming to cover the material for a modern two-semester graduate course in mathematical statistics. … Overall, the book is very advanced and is recommended to graduate students with sound statistical backgrounds, as well as to teachers, researchers, and practitioners who wish to acquire more knowledge on mathematical statistics and large sample theory.” (Lefteris Angelis, Computing Reviews, March, 2017)“This is a very nice book suitable for a theoretical statistics course after having worked through something at the level of Casella & Berger, as well as some measure theory. … In addition to the exercises, which range from doable to interesting, there are several projects scattered throughout the text. The explanations are clear and crisp, and the presentation is interesting. … the book would be a worthy addition to your statistics library.” (Peter Rabinovitch, MAA Reviews, maa.org, March, 2017)Table of Contents1 Introduction.- 2 Decision Theory.- 3 Introduction to General Methods of Estimation.- 4 Sufficient Statistics, Exponential Families, and Estimation.- 5 Testing Hypotheses.- 6 Consistency and Asymptotic Distributions and Statistics.- 7 Large Sample Theory of Estimation in Parametric Models.- 8 Tests in Parametric and Nonparametric Models.- 9 The Nonparametric Bootstrap.- 10 Nonparametric Curve Estimation.- 11 Edgeworth Expansions and the Bootstrap.- 12 Frechet Means and Nonparametric Inference on Non-Euclidean Geometric Spaces.- 13 Multiple Testing and the False Discovery Rate.- 14 Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Simulation and Bayes Theory.- 15 Miscellaneous Topics.- Appendices.- Solutions of Selected Exercises in Part 1.
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Manchester University Press Clickbait Capitalism: Economies of Desire in the
Book SynopsisThe notion of ‘clickbait’ speaks to the intersection of money, technology, and desire, suggesting a cunning ruse to profit from unsavoury inclinations of one kind or another. Clickbait capitalism pursues the idea that the entire contemporary economy is just such a ruse; an elaborate exercise in psychological capture and release.Pushing beyond rationalist accounts of economic life, this volume puts psychoanalysis and political economy into conversation with the cutting edges of capitalist development. Perennial questions of death, sex, aggression, enjoyment, despair, hope, and revenge are followed onto the terrain of the contemporary, with chapters devoted to social media, online dating apps, cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and meme stocks. The result is a unique and compelling portrait of the latest institutions to stage, channel, or reconfigure the psychic energies of political and economic life.Trade ReviewAs the pursuit of profit becomes increasingly surreal, virtual, and exotic by the day, the symbiosis between libidinal and financial flows demands to be reframed and rethought. Indeed, the timing could not be better for this vital and important collection of essays, which do precisely that. Clickbait capitalism offers a stimulating and game-changing introduction to how the current confluence of economy and desire pre-empts our behaviour, structures our identity, influences our decisions, and tugs at our wallets.Dominic Pettman, Professor of Media and New Humanities, The New School, author of Peak LibidoLie back on the couch with this book and let it analyse your triggers and traumas about student debt and intergenerational inequity. Ramble down the royal road of the unconscious, interpreting the collective delirium from Cryptokitties to cryogenics, Squid Game to GameStop. These bracing chapters, invoking theorists from Adorno to Žižek, fuse psychology and economics to diagnose the neuroses of our moment. The results are electric!Susan Zieger, Professor of English Literature, University of California, Riverside, co-editor of The Aesthetic Life of InfrastructureA compelling and much-needed volume at the forefront of new research on libidinal political economy. It brilliantly illuminates the pivotal role of unconscious desire in multiple contemporary contexts, from social media and cryptocurrencies to job markets and racial capitalism.Ilan Kapoor, Professor of Critical Development Studies, York University, Canada, co-author of Global Libidinal Economy -- .Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: The desire called libidinal economy – Amin Samman1 Narcissism, rage, avocado toast – Earl Gammon2 Capital as death denial – Sandy Brian Hager3 The eroticism of technology and finance – Noam Yuran4 Digital paranoia in a post-truth world – Jernej Markelj5 Social networks and serendipitous desire – Emily Rosamond6 Desiring-infrastructures in the crypto economy – Ludovico Rella7 Normative unconscious processes and US racial capitalism – Lynne Layton8 Enjoying inequality – Japhy Wilson9 Despair and hope among young Korean investors – Cheolung Choi10 Financialising the eschaton – Amin Samman and Stefano Sgambati11 Anxiety and self-sabotage in the neoliberal university – Aris Komporozos-Athanasiou and Max HaivenConclusion: Click here to end capitalism – Amin SammanIndex
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Artech House Publishers Mastering Technical Sales: The Sales Engineer's
Book SynopsisEvery high-tech sales team today has technical pros on board to "explain how things work," and this success-tested training resource is written just for them. This newly revised and expanded third edition of an Artech House bestseller offers invaluable insights and tips for every stage of the selling process. This third edition features a wealth of new material, including new chapters on business-driven discovery, white boarding, trusted advisors, and calculating ROI. This invaluable book equips new sales engineers with powerful sales and presentation techniques that capitalize on their technical background - all spelled out step-by-step by a pair of technical sales experts with decades of eye-popping, industry-giant success under their belt.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Study Sales Consulting; An Overview of the Sales Process; Lead Qualification; The RFP Process; Needs Analysis and Discovery; Business Discovery; Successful Customer Engagement; The Perfect Pitch; The Dash to Demo; Snap Demonstrations; Remote Demonstrations and Webcasts; White Boarding; Evaluation Strategies; Sanity After the Sale; Getting Started; Objection Handling; Answering Questions; The Executive Connection; The Trusted Advisor; Doing the Math; Calculating ROI; The "U" in Technical Sales; Selling with Partners; Competitive Tactics; Using CRM/SFA System; Crossing Over to the Dark Side; Organizational Structure; Building the Infrastructure; Hiring Winners; Time Management for SE's; Managing by the Metrics; Final Words
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Harvard Business Review Press Taking Care of Yourself (HBR Working Parents
Book SynopsisHave you taken time for yourself today?Too many working parents focus solely on those around them—their families, their work, and a never-ending list of other commitments—only to lose sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being happy, healthy, and productive.Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most at work and at home, make choices that align with those values, and be the best version of yourself for your job and for your family.You'll learn to: Prioritize the tasks that are most meaningful to you—and let go of the rest Deal with complex feelings, including parental guilt and perfectionism Carve out time for self-care, including friends, hobbies, exercise, and sleep Communicate your needs to your boss and your family Feel more present, both at work and at home The HBR Working Parents Series with Daisy Dowling, Series Editor, supports readers as you anticipate challenges, learn how to advocate for yourself more effectively, juggle your impossible schedule, and find fulfillment at home and at work. Whether you're up with a newborn or planning the future with your teen, you'll find the practical tips, strategies, and research you need to make working parenthood work for you.
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G&D Media Napoleon Hill My Mentor: Timeless Principles to
Book SynopsisNapoleon Hill, born in the Appalachian town of Pound, Virginia, is best known for his world-renowned best seller, Think and Grow Rich. Among the ten top selling self-help books of all time, it contains many of the success secrets he learned as a result of a commission from Andrew Carnegie to write the world's first philosophy of success.Don Green, the son of a coal miner, was also born in Appalachia. Don always had an entrepreneurial streak and had many business successes. At forty-one he became the CEO of a bank on the verge of collapse. Running it at a profit for the next eighteen years, he was 60 when it was sold and Don was asked by the trustees of the Napoleon Hill Foundation to become their executive director. With his love for books and learning, particularly the works of Napoleon Hill, Don took the foundation's work to a new level of success.Don succeeded by applying the principles that his mentor Napoleon Hill taught. In this book, you'll develop a deeper understanding of both of these outstanding individuals and learn: The principles of success that made Hill famous Don's personal knowledge of Hill, including stories and insights that haven't been published before The principles behind Think and Grow Rich and why they're relevant today How to put the power of Napoleon Hill to work for you Tools to uncover the secrets of growth, creativity, power and achievement inside you Get ready to apply Hill's time-tested tools for success and make your dreams a reality.
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Figure 1 Publishing The Gig Mindset Advantage: Why a Bold New Breed
Book SynopsisCompanies and organizations around the world are being confronted with alarming challenges—a global pandemic, market shocks, climate change, political instability. But in these unsettled times, organizational analyst Jane McConnell reveals that managers and executives have a secret weapon on their side: an overlooked group of employees that share “the gig mindset”—a freelancer-style knack for improvisation, adaptability and innovation that offers a crucial key to the future. Found at all levels of the workforce but often stifled by managers, gig mindsetters are disruptors who upend business as usual and bridge gaps while achieving surprising outcomes and charting new directions. Six case studies of early adopters illustrate how it is shaping business in diverse fields: science and technology, industrial energy, healthcare, financial services, agricultural commodity trading and legal services. With multiple examples and quotes, McConnell addresses the "How to" so necessary to turn ideas into actions: Recognize the value of gig mindsetters– the border-crossers, inside outsiders and carriers of new skills Overcome the willful blindness of management based on pride, fear and past successes Go beyond resilience to achieve proactive resilience Invest in movers–the gig mindsetters already in your organization and those to come Define a relevant balance between gig and traditional behaviors Own your personal strategy by choosing one of three paths You'll also find checklists of points to ponder and discuss as you explore your own case and context. In The Gig Mindset Advantage, McConnell brings her decades of research into workforce culture, organizational strategy and digital transformation into a compelling wake-up call to managers and executives. Long-term success and well-being lie in understanding and developing a gig-mindset work culture in both organizations and in individuals.Trade Review"As I read the book, it dawned on me that the basic problem is not the lack of a gig mindset, but the way people internalize fear of others - to the extent that it becomes habitual. McConnell addresses these fears in new ways, each page different from the one before. A focused achievement.” Art Kleiner, author of The Age of Heretics: A History of the Radical Thinkers Who Reinvented Corporate Management This book is a breakthrough!” Jessica Lipnack, coauthor of The Age of the Network and Virtual Teams “Recognizing and encouraging rebels and gig-mindset people is the only way to realize the extraordinary possibilities of digital transformation and the future of work. For all of us individually, cultivating our gig mindsets is the only way to grow and find meaning in our work. Jane McConnell has written the book on how to speed this transition from old to new ways of working and to being able to bring our real selves to work.” Lois Kelly co-founder of the Rebels at Work movement and coauthor of Rebels at Work: A Handbook for Leading Change from Within, “Loaded with practical techniques and invaluable tips, The Gig Mindset Advantage is an eye-opening, useful read for leaders and employees alike.” Dan Pontefract, bestselling author of Lead. Care. Win.: How to Become a Leader Who Matters “In her provocative new book, Jane McConnell’s deeply researched exploration of the origins, evolution, and implications of the gig mindset offers leaders and managers actionable insights into the realities of today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces.” Jon Husband, founder of Wirearchy “At once a manifesto and an action plan that details how a range of humane and inclusive behaviors, traits, and principles can re-make diverse teams and businesses into more resilient, innovative, and purposeful organizations.” David Slocum, academic director at Rare with Google “Will inspire individuals to lead no matter what their title, and help organizations create a more agile, collaborative culture.” John Stepper, author of Working Out Loud “Challenges us to think about the future of our organizations, and, more importantly, of our people, in a way that transcends cultures and structures.” Stéphane Aknin, VP of Creative & Content at Prudential Financial, Inc. “The Gig Mindset Advantage is a compass for business, and Jane McConnell is the scout that every executive should tap to help them find their way to the future of work.” —Chris Shipley, coauthor of The Adaptation Advantage: Let Go, Learn Fast, and Thrive in the Future of Work “A must-read for anyone who wants to stay relevant and for any leader who wants to ensure the future of their organization.” —Frédérique Thiriet-Smith, change and learning expert at BASF “Change is afoot in the world of work and the gig mindset is an important harbinger of that change. This book examines it from many angles and offers compelling ways to adapt. A must-read for every talent professional.” —Kavi Arasu, director of Learning and Change at Founding Fuel “Now more than ever a gig mindset is a requirement for those seeking to make a greater impact within their company, especially during times of change. Whether you are an individual contributor, a team manager, or a CEO, you will be sure to gain new insight and understanding here.” —Kristen J. McCormack, Boston University Questrom School of Business “In the ‘future of work’ canon, The Gig Mindset Advantage is a rare treat.” —Jonathan Anthony, author of Dis!Organize: An Intrapreneur’s Guide to Making a Bigger Difference at Work “Jane McConnell explores how the gig mindset allows us to focus on ourselves, our real needs, and the contribution we want to bring to the world. Her research and stories show how each of us can play a role in building a gig-mindset ecosystem in our organizations and open a new world of opportunities.” —Marc Bramoullé, director of Knowledge Management at Ubisoft
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Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd The CAM Coach
Book SynopsisThe CAM coach brings together the writing partnership of Mark Shields and Simon Martin. Mark is a Nationally renowned NLP coach and Trainer and Simon a veteran natural health journalist and editor of CAM, the monthly magazine for practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine. Between them they have come up with a host of proven secrets, strategies and evidenced techniques of how to successfully set up and run a Complementary Health Practice. The CAM coach is based upon Mark Shields Coaching for Practitioners Series in CAM magazine which has been proven to help,coach, inspire and motivate many practitioners over the years This together with expert contributions from industry leading experts such as Mike Ash, Jayney Goddard, Anthony Haynes and Kate Neil makes the CAM Coach a unique and valuable resource for anyone looking to work successfully in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine industry.
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Kaplan Publishing P3 RISK MANAGEMENT - EXAM PRACTICE KIT
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Kaplan Publishing P3 RISK MANAGEMENT - REVISION CARDS
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Emerald Publishing Limited Research in Economic History
Book SynopsisIn this 37th volume of Research in Economic History, editors Christopher Hanes and Susan Wolcott assemble a group of lead experts to showcase new historical data, analyses of historical questions, and an investigation of historians’ networks. The volume covers a wide range of ideas, beginning with an examination of the sharp decline in school attendance among white children in the Southern US after the Civil War, followed by a study on the fiscal administration of an experimental parliamentary subsidy on English knight’s fees and income from 1431. A third paper assembles new county-level, household-level, and individual-level data, including new complete-count IPUMS microdata databases of the 1830-1880 censuses, to evaluate different theories for the nineteenth-century American fertility decline. The volume then pivots to deal with the development of banking in the Crown of Aragon from the end of the 13th century through the establishment of money changers. Finally, the volume summarizes in detail the content of Pieter Stadnitski’s revolutionary 1787 report An Explanatory Message Concerning the Funds, analyzing its arguments with the context of Dutch archival materials including deeds, newspaper reports, and letters, as well as congressional records from American sources. This new volume presents fascinating new areas of enquiry and analysis for all scholars in the field of economic history, including economists, historians and demographers.Table of ContentsChapter 1. When the Race between Education and Technology Goes Backwards: The Postbellum Decline of White School Attendance in the Southern US; Hoyt Bleakley and Sok Chul Hong Chapter 2. The Parliamentary Subsidy on Knights' Fees and Incomes of 1431: A Study on the Fiscal Administration of an Abortive English Tax Experiment; Alex Brayson Chapter 3. Early Fertility Decline in the United States: Tests of Alternative Hypotheses using New Complete-Count Census Microdata and Enhanced County-Level Data; J. David Hacker, Michael R. Haines, and Matthew Jaremski Chapter 4. Private banking and financial networks in the Crown of Aragon during the 14th century; Albert Reixach Sala Chapter 5. Pieter Stadnitski Sharpens the Axe: A Revolutionary Research Report on American Sovereign Finance, 1787; Peter Theodore Veru
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Emerald Publishing Limited Financial Inclusion Across Asia: Bringing
Book SynopsisThe term financial inclusion describes an individual’s ability to obtain effective and inexpensive financial products and services that match their demands, whilst extending to include businesses access to finances to enable planning for long-term goals or unpredictable emergencies. This allows micro, small, and medium-sized businesses to access financial products on a sustainable basis for a reasonable price. Financial Inclusion Across Asia provides thought-provoking studies centred around Asia and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Some of the many topics discussed in this collection include financial inclusion in under-served markets, financial inclusion products and services, financial inclusion for sustainable and responsible business, micro, small, and medium-sized business practices. The chapter authors consider Artificial Intelligence, Block Chain and Robotics in financial inclusion for businesses, and financial inclusion in the Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. This collection of studies is useful for social scientists, students, academicians, academic institutions, policymakers, and other related stakeholders. It is also appropriate for practitioners or financial sector stakeholders to discover potential business opportunities of financial inclusion products and services, allowing them to strategically incorporate the SDGs.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Women Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy: Bibliometrics Analysis; Wang Fengwen and Muhammad Ali Chapter 2. Unlocking the Power of Technology: A New Era of Financial Inclusion in the Industrial Revolution 4.0; Komal Akram Khan Chapter 3. Financial Inclusion and COVID-19: Opportunities and Challenges; Zou Yanting and Muhammad Ali Chapter 4. Unlocking Human Perspective: The Psychological Ripple Effects of Financial Inclusion on Asian Communities and Future Avenues; Tehzeeb Sakina Amir and Rabia Sabri Chapter 5. Significance of Fin-Tech for Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs): Anatomical Linkages of Fin-Tech with Value Chain of MFIs and Its Implications; Muhammad Faisal Sultan, Asim Rafiq, Rais Ahmad, and Muhammad Asim Chapter 6. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Finance and Financial Inclusion: A Conceptual Framework; Zou Yanting and Muhammad Ali Chapter 7. Mobile Banking in the Context of Developing Asian Countries: A Thorough Perspective Based on Customer’s Intention, Benefits, Challenges and Security Issues; Muhammad Faisal Sultan, Muhammad Nawaz Tunio, Aamir Firoz Shamsi, and Imamuddin Chapter 8. Empowering Communities: Enhancing Financial Literacy and Inclusion Across Asia; Noman Ahsan and Maiyra Ahmed Chapter 9. Fin-Tech an Opportunity or Opportunity Missed by Developing Sides of the World: An Especial Emphasize on Fintech Use and Prospects in Pakistan; Muhammad Faisal Sultan, Muhammad Asim, Raza Ali Khan, and Sadia Shaikh Chapter 10. A Bibliometric Review of Financial Inclusion in Asia; Chen YingTing and Muhammad Ali
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Emerald Publishing Limited Organization Theory Meets Strategy
Book SynopsisOrganization Theory Meets Strategy brings together researchers who work at the intersection of Organization Theory and Strategy to fuel cutting edge discussions around common questions and challenges faced by researchers working in this area. Despite approaching from differing angles and with diverse methodological approaches, the authors embrace the diversity of a dual field approach to open the conversation to a variety of Management scholars. Organization Theory Meets Strategy appeals to researchers interested in the perspective of firms with their bundles of capabilities and resources, but also with constraints and opportunities generated by social forces that are above and beyond their agency. This edited collection provides a space in which various interesting research ideas are discussed. The combination of different lenses and methods is also generative of new avenues for future research.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Organization Theory meets Strategy: Fostering a dialogue between research fields; Giada Di Stefano and Filippo Carlo Wezel Chapter 2. Beyond the hype: Cultural entrepreneurship in nanotechnology; M. Paola Ometto, Michael Lounsbury, and Joel Gehman Chapter 3. Have you tried this? Field configuring spaces and implementing moral mandates; Tae-Ung Choi, Grace Augustine, and Brayden King Chapter 4. On the inauthenticity of first movers and authenticity of second movers: How demand is shaped by legitimation work; Jaekyung Ha, Stine Grodal, and Ezra W. Zuckerman Sivan Chapter 5. Flipping the coin again: Redefining strategy through a relational class approach; Rodolphe Durand, Pierre-Antoine Kremp, and Tomasz Obloj Chapter 6. Collaborative dynamics among market incumbents in the U.S. airline industry, 1989 to 2010; Wei Guo, Tieying Yu, and Greta Hsu Chapter 7. Reputation research at a crossroads; Anastasiya Zavyalova Chapter 8. Voluntary standards and ceremonial adoption: Strategic Registration and audience types in LEED certification; Anne Bowers and Hyeun J. Lee Chapter 9. Doing well by doing bad? Towards an organizational and strategic perspective on the rational choice model of corporate misconduct; Ivana Naumovska Chapter 10. For the love of change: How strategic leaders design organizational processes to shape dynamic capabilities; Violina P. Rindova and Antonaeta P. Petkova Chapter 11. Organizational identity: Paradoxes and open questions. Does Organization Theory meet Strategy?; Gino Cattani
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Michael Hanrahan Publishing Brand New Brand You
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Handbook of Computational Finance
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Aleph Book Company Unlocking Wealth
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Good Times Books Pvt Executing Strategy
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Juggernaut Publication The Little Book of Indian Business
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Indus Source Books Thriving In Disruption
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Modern Cryptography Volume 1: A Classical
Book SynopsisThis open access book systematically explores the statistical characteristics of cryptographic systems, the computational complexity theory of cryptographic algorithms and the mathematical principles behind various encryption and decryption algorithms. The theory stems from technology. Based on Shannon's information theory, this book systematically introduces the information theory, statistical characteristics and computational complexity theory of public key cryptography, focusing on the three main algorithms of public key cryptography, RSA, discrete logarithm and elliptic curve cryptosystem. It aims to indicate what it is and why it is. It systematically simplifies and combs the theory and technology of lattice cryptography, which is the greatest feature of this book.It requires a good knowledge in algebra, number theory and probability statistics for readers to read this book. The senior students majoring in mathematics, compulsory for cryptography and science and engineering postgraduates will find this book helpful. It can also be used as the main reference book for researchers in cryptography and cryptographic engineering areas.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Preparatory knowledge.- Chapter 2. The basis of code theory.- Chapter 3. Shannon theory.- Chapter 4. Cryptosystem and authentication system.- Chapter 5. Prime test.- Chapter 6. Elliptic curve.- Chapter 7. Lattice-based cryptography.
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Princeton University Press In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Silver Medal in Personal Finance / Retirement Planning / Investing, Axiom Business Book Awards""What if you could get inside the minds of some of the greatest investors in history? It would be nice if you had a window straight into their heads, but in reality it would take years of hard work to learn to think the way they do. . . . Or, you could simply read. . . . In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio. "---Mark Reeth, Business Insider"A good look at the development of portfolio theory, starting with Markowitz."---Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution"An accessible and heady chronicle of how we build portfolios, how that’s changed, and why we’ve done it the way we’ve done it over time. How did investors come to coalesce around the 60/40 portfolio allocation, and what role do alternatives play in asset allocation? This readable book takes on those questions and many more"---Jeff Ptak, Morningstar
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Monte Carlo Methods in Financial Engineering
Book SynopsisFrom the reviews: Paul Glasserman has written an astonishingly good book that bridges financial engineering and the Monte Carlo method. The book will appeal to graduate students, researchers, and most of all, practicing financial engineers [...] So often, financial engineering texts are very theoretical. This book is not. --Glyn Holton, Contingency AnalysisTrade Review"Paul Glasserman has written an astonishingly good book that bridges financial engineering and the Monte Carlo method. The book will appeal to graduate students, researchers, and most of all, practicing financial engineers … You will want to have prior knowledge of both the Monte Carlo method and financial engineering. If you do, you will find the book to be a goldmine … So often, financial engineering texts are very theoretical. This book is not. The Monte Carlo method serves as a unifying theme that motivates practical discussions of how to implement real models on real trading floors. You will learn plenty of financial engineering amidst these pages. The writing is a pleasure to read. Topics are timely and relevant. Glasserman's is a must-have book for financial engineers." -Glyn Holton, Contingency AnalysisMathematical Reviews, 2004: "... this book is very comprehensive, up-to-date and useful tool for those who are interested in implementing Monte Carlo methods in a financial context." From the reviews: "This recent book is a valuable addition to the references devoted to Monte Carlo methods. … the author succeeded in choosing the most actual topics in financial engineering and in presenting them in an appropriate way by keeping a suitable balance between mathematical rigour and an audience friendly language. … To help the reader, three appendices provide basic results on convergence concepts … . A large bibliography of 358 entries accompanies this text. In short, the reader will find this book extremely lucid and useful." (Radu Theodorescu, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1038 (13), 2004) "To keep it short, let me summarize the recension in one phrase: Paul Glausserman’s book is a ‘strong buy’ for everybody in the financial community. … one gets 596 pages full of valuable information on all aspects of Monte Carlo simulation. … Altogether, I can encourage everyone interested in Monte Carlo methods in finance to read the book. It is very well written … comes with a carefully selected bibliography (358 references) and a helpful index, thus making it really worth the buy." (Ralf Werner, OR – Spectrum Operations Research Spectrum, Issue 27, 2005) "Glasserman’s new book is a remarkable presentation of the current state of the art of Monte Carlo Methods in Financial Engineering. … lot of material which is sometimes hard to access has been composed into one volume. … a high quality monograph which is both suitable as a reference for practitioners and researchers as well as a textbook … . The list of references is by itself a valuable aspect. The refreshing writing style of the author is tailor-made for the thirsty reader … ." (Uwe Wystup, www.mathfinance.de, November, 2003) "Paul Glasserman has written an astonishingly good book that bridges financial engineering and the Monte Carlo method. The book will appeal to graduate students, researchers, and most of all, practicing financial engineers. It is an advanced book. … The presentation is masterful. … You will learn plenty of financial engineering amidst the pages. The writing is a pleasure to read. Topics are timely and relevant. Glasserman’s is a must-have book for financial engineers." (www.riskbook.com, Dezember, 2003) "This book is divided into three parts. … the aim of the author is … to give a precise description of the different techniques in order to facilitate their implementation. In my opinion, this book is a very comprehensive, up-to-date and useful tool for those who are interested in implementing Monte Carlo methods in a financial context." (Benjamin Jourdain, Mathematical Reviews, 2004g) "The publication of this book is an important event in computational finance. For many years, Monte Carlo methods have been successfully applied to solve diverse problems in financial mathematics. By publishing this book the author deserves much credit for a very good attempt to lift such applications to a new level. … the book may well become a major reference in the field of applications of Monte Carlo methods in financial engineering. This is because the book is well structured and well written … ." (A Zhigljavsky, Journal of the Operational Research Society, Vol. 57, 2006)Table of ContentsFoundations.- Generating Random Numbers and Random Variables.- Generating Sample Paths.- Variance Reduction Techniques.- Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods.- Discretization Methods.- Estimating Sensitivities.- Pricing American Options.- Applications in Risk Management.- Appendices
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Reverte Management (Rem) Descubre Tus Fortalezas + Código (Strength Finder
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 10th
Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of the international bestsellerInspiring readers all over the globe to reimagine their future, this revised and updated edition of What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 features new material to complement the classic text. Major life transitions such as leaving the protected environment of school or starting a new career can be daunting. It is scary to face a wall of choices, knowing that no one is going to tell us if we make the right decision. There is no clearly delineated path or recipe for success. Even figuring out how and where to start can be a challenge.As head of the Stanford Technology Ventures Program, Tina Seelig’s job is to guide her students as they make the difficult transition from the academic environment to the professional world—providing tangible skills and insights that will last a lifetime. Seelig is a wildly popular and award-winning teacher and in What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 she shares with us what she offers her students -provocative stories, inspiring advice, and a big dose of humility and humor. These pages are filled with captivating examples, from the classroom to the boardroom, of individuals defying expectations, challenging assumptions, and achieving unprecedented success. Seelig throws out the old rules and provides a new model for reaching our potential. We discover how to have a healthy disregard for the impossible; how to recover from failure; and how most problems are remarkable opportunities in disguise. What I Wish I Knew When I Was Twenty is a much-needed book for everyone looking to make their mark in the world.Trade Review“Tina Seelig is one of the most creative and inspiring teachers at Stanford. Her book ought to be required reading. I wish I had read it when I was 20... and again at 50.” — Robert Sutton, Stanford University Professor and author The No-Asshole Rule “Anybody who wants to live an entrepreneurial life filled with purpose and passion needs to read this book. It’s chockfull of practical tools and tips to bring out the best in each of us.” — Steve Case, Chairman of Revolution and The Case Foundation, and co-founder of AOL “Forget 20--This is the kind of stuff I wish I knew now... Tina is doing us all a big favor by giving us a roadmap to life!” — Guy Kawasaki, co-founder of Alltop and author of Reality Check “Tina is the most inspirational creativity voice I know. Her book is much better than a whack on the side of your head. It’s a whack on the side of your soul!” — Geoffrey Moore, Author, Crossing the Chasm, Dealing with Darwin “Few people have done as much to champion innovative thinking as Tina Seelig. The principles in her book will surely spark new ideas. It is a must-read for the next generation of entrepreneurs and seasoned veterans alike.” — David Kelley, Founder IDEO “Wise, witty and packed with stories of those who are making a difference and some who are making a fortune...The only trouble is that you will need two dozen copies to give to everyone.” — Patricia Ryan Madson, author of Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up “This is a great guide to moving in more exciting, creative, and fulfilling directions, written by a person who is an expert at doing so. But if Tina Seelig had known any more when she was 20, the world probably could not now contain her. “ — Jim Adams, Author, Conceptual Blockbusting “Seelig is a sharp observer and a gentle and thoughtful writer. Recollections of her own circuitous career path, along with observations of behavior of friends, family, students and colleagues are fertile ground for her. — Miami Herald “True, it’s written by a woman (a Stanford University professor, no less), but this ‘crash course in making your way in the world’ is full of realistic tips that help put things into perspective.” — Sacramento Bee “It’s almost impossible to read the first line of Tina Seelig’s book and not grab pen and paper to jot down a river of pent-up ideas and possibilities . . . A galvanizing document, [it] gives us -- more than anything else -- permission to develop our dreams.” — Santa Cruz Sentinel
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Cambridge University Press Real Estate Modelling and Forecasting
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LID Publishing Powerful, Different, Equal: Overcoming the
Book SynopsisFrom the aggressive US rhetoric against China, to the escalating trade war with tit for tat responses, and China's 2025 initiative that threatens the US global leadership in advanced technologies, tensions between the US and China (the two dominant forces of today's world) have never been higher. This book provides a timely analysis of the US-China relationship. Each model is deeply rooted in their respective histories and cultures, with both models highly successful in achieving their main goals and highly resilient over time. It explores the core misconceptions on governance, economic, social and military issues, and the root causes of these misconceptions. If China and US could close the gap by each understanding those differences and their implications, the author argues, they could work together to overcome global issues to the benefit of all. This updated paperback edition includes a new introduction covering recent events in US-China relations.
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Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Stochastic Calculus and Applications
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and greatly expanded, the new edition of this text takes readers who have been exposed to only basic courses in analysis through the modern general theory of random processes and stochastic integrals as used by systems theorists, electronic engineers and, more recently, those working in quantitative and mathematical finance.Trade Review“As supplementary reading for a second course or as s comprehensive (!) resource for the general theory of processes aimed at Ph. D. students and scholars, this second edition will stay a valuable resource.” (René L. Schilling, Mathematical Reviews, October, 2016)“This is a fundamental book in modern stochastic calculus and its applications: rich contents, well structured material, comprehensive coverage of all significant results given with complete proofs and well illustrated by examples, carefully written text. Hence, there are more than enough reasons to strongly recommend the book to a wide audience. Among them, there are good and motivated graduate university students. … Also, the book is an excellent reference book.” (Jordan M. Stoyanov, zbMATH 1338.60001, 2016)Table of ContentsPart I: Measure Theoretic Probability.- Measure Integral.- Probabilities and Expectation.- Part II: Stochastic Processes.- Filtrations, Stopping Times and Stochastic Processes.- Martingales in Discrete Time.- Martingales in Continuous Time.- The Classification of Stopping Times.- The Progressive, Optional and Predicable -Algebras.- Part III: Stochastic Integration.- Processes of Finite Variation.- The Doob-Meyer Decomposition.- The Structure of Square Integrable Martingales.- Quadratic Variation and Semimartingales.- The Stochastic Integral.- Random Measures.- Part IV: Stochastic Differential Equations.- Ito's Differential Rule.- The Exponential Formula and Girsanov's Theorem.- Lipschitz Stochastic Differential Equations.- Markov Properties of SDEs.- Weak Solutions of SDEs.- Backward Stochastic Differential Equations.- Part V: Applications.- Control of a Single Jump.- Optimal Control of Drifts and Jump Rates.- Filtering. Part VI: Appendices.
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Cengage Learning India Statistical Inference
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Crown Built from Scratch How a Couple of Regular Guys
Book SynopsisOne of the greatest entrepreneurial success stories of the past twenty yearsWhen a friend told Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank that you've just been hit in the ass by a golden horseshoe, they thought he was crazy. After all, both had just been fired. What the friend, Ken Langone, meant was that they now had the opportunity to create the kind of wide-open warehouse store that would help spark a consumer revolution through low prices, excellent customer service, and wide availability of products.Built from Scratch is the story of how two incredibly determined and creative people--and their associates--built a business from nothing to 761 stores and $30 billion in sales in a mere twenty years. Built from Scratch tells many colorful stories associated with The Home Depot's founding and meteoric rise; shows that a company can be a tough, growth-oriented competitor and still maintain a high sense of responsibility to the community; and provides great lessons useful to
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Random House USA Inc The Happiness Advantage
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Manjul Publishing House Pvt Ltd The 45 Second Presentation
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Deep & Deep Publications Health and Human Development
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PHI Learning E-commerce: An Indian Perspective
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this e-commerce textbook covers concepts, strategies, and case studies, providing students with the latest information. It addresses legal and ethical issues, technology developments, and market models, making it a valuable resource for business students and professionals.
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LID Publishing The Ideas Book: 60 ways to generate ideas more
Book SynopsisIdeas are the fuel of business, work and your career - it only takes one good one to make a difference. Distilled into this single, handy-sized volume are 60 of the most useful diagrams and visual techniques, many of which are used by consultants, academics, MBA students and the smartest managers and entrepreneurs globally to help them think of and create great ideas. Structured into five key parts (preparing to create ideas; generating ideas; generating more ideas; judging ideas; enacting ideas), the 60 methods are each visually presented and then explained in an accessible manner, including tips and advice on how you can apply them to your own situations.
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Penguin Random House India The Monk in the Corner Office
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Indiana University Press Culture and Consumption
Book SynopsisTakes a fresh view of the culture of consumption. This book examines the interplay of culture and consumer behavior from the anthropologist's point of view and provides new insights into the way we view ourselves and our society.Trade Review"This book compiles and integrates highly innovative work aimed at bridging the fields of anthropology and consumer behavior." - Journal of Consumer Affairs " ... fascinating ... ambitious and interesting ... " - Canadian Advertising Foundation Newsletter " ... an anthropological dig into consumerism brimming with original thought ... " - The Globe and Mail "Grant McCracken has written a provocative book that puts consumerism in its place in Western society- at the centre." - Report on Business Magazine " ... a stimulating addition to knowledge and theory about the interrelationship of culture and consumption." - Choice "[McCracken's] synthesis of anthropological and consumer studies material will give historians new ideas and methods to integrate into their thinking." - Maryland Historian "The book offers a fresh and much needed cultural interpretation of consumption." - Journal of Consumer Policy "The volume will help balance the prevailing cognitive and social psychological cast of consumer research and should stimulate more comprehensive investigation into consumer behavior." - Journal of Marketing Research " ... broad scope, enthusiasm and imagination ... a significant contribution to the literature on consumption history, consumer behavior, and American material culture." - Winterhur Portfolio "For this is a superb book, a definitive exploration of its subject that makes use of the full range of available literature." - American Journal of Sociology "McCracken's book is a fine synthesis of a new current of thought that strives to create an interdisciplinary social science of consumption behaviors, a current to which folklorists have much to contribute." - Journal of American FolkloreTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. HistoryOne. The Making of Modern ConsumptionTwo. "Ever Dearer in Our Thoughts": Patina and the Representation of Status before and after the Eighteenth CenturyThree. Lois Roget: Curatorial Consumer in a Modern WorldPart II. TheoryFour. Clothing as Language: An Object Lesson in the Study of the Expressive Properties of Material CultureFive. Meaning Manufacture and Movement in the World of GoodsPart III. PracticeSix. Consumer Goods, Gender Construction, and a Rehabilitated Trickle-down TheorySeven. The Evocative Power of Things: Consumer Goods and the Preservation of Hopes and IdealsEight. Diderot Unitites and the Diderot Effect: Neglected Cultural Aspects of ConsumptionNine. Consumption, Change, and ContinuityNotesReferencesIndex
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Jesse Livermore
Book SynopsisJesse Livermore is considered by many of today's top traders as the greatest trader who ever lived. The continually best-selling book, Reminiscences of a Stock Operator, was based on him and his unique trading strategies. Livermore broke new ground in trading the market unlike any trader prior.Trade Review"...a lively and absorbing account of a trading legend..." (Lloyd's List, 23 November 2001-12-03) "...another rich vein of fascinating wit and wisdom..." (The Independent, 8 December 2001) Business Book of the Week (Money Week, 7 December 2001) "...really enjoyed reading..." (Amply Interactive Investor, 13 December 2001)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. The Great Bear of Wall Street. The Back Story. The San Francisco Earthquake Rumbles in New York. The Crash of 1907. The Cotton King. Back on His Game. Perfecting His Market Theory. Stock Pools and Scandals. Boston Billy. The Crash of 1929. When to Hold and When to Fold. Livermore's Money-Management Rules. Livermore's Luck Sours. The Shooting of Jesse Livermore Jr. Facing the Grim Reaper. Livermore's Laws and Trading Secrets Revealed. Sources. Bibliography.
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Dover Publications Inc. American Trademark Designs Survey with 732 Marks
Book SynopsisArranged by category, these 732 black-and-white American trademarks and symbols represent a variety of fields, including entertainment, education, real estate, insurance, food and beverages, retail, transportation, utilities, and industry. Captions.
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Penguin Books India Pvt Ltd Get Smart Study Smarter
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Cambridge University Press Strategic Leadership in the Business School
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Cambridge University Press Modeling Ordered Choices
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Cambridge University Press Derivatives
Book SynopsisProvides a comprehensive, concise treatment of the subject of derivatives and focuses on making essential concepts accessible to a wider audience. Describes and explains various derivative instruments, their use and pricing, and the functioning of derivative markets. Uses examples to elucidate concepts and illustrate their real-life application.Table of ContentsList of tables, Figures and boxes; Foreword; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction; 2. Some basic concepts; Part II. Forwards and Futures: 3. Futures and forwards; 4. Futures trading: pricing and hedging; 5. Interest rate futures; 6. Currency futures; 7. Futures on equities; Part III. Swaps: 8. Swaps – Part I: interest rate and currency swaps; 9. Swaps – Part II: other swaps; Part IV. Options: 10. Options – I: introduction to options; 11. Options – II: pricing of options; 12. Options – III: equity options strategies; 13. Advanced options strategies; 14. Options – IV: real and other options; Part V. Other Derivatives and Derivative-like Instruments: 15. Other derivatives; 16. Exchange traded funds and structured products; Part VI. Accounting, Taxation and Regulatory Framework: 17. Accounting and taxation; 18. Infrastructure for derivatives trading; 19. Regulation of derivatives trading an introduction; Part VII. Portfolio Management and Management of Derivative Risks: 20. Portfolio management and derivatives; 21. Management of derivative risks; Bibliography; About the authors.
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Cambridge University Press Derivatives
Book SynopsisThis book provides a comprehensive but concise treatment of the subject of derivatives. It focuses on making essential concepts accessible to a wider audience. The book eschews complicated mathematics and high school level mathematics is sufficient to understand it. It describes and explains various derivative instruments, their use and pricing, and the functioning of derivative markets. It uses a large number of examples to elucidate concepts and illustrate their real-life application. A distinguishing feature of the book is that it goes beyond the narrow perspective of derivative traders and investors and takes a broader approach which enhances its appeal to a range of readers. This book will be useful for students in the fields of economics, econometrics, derivatives, and finance and financial professionals, bankers and investors.Table of ContentsList of tables, Figures and boxes; Foreword; Preface to the first edition; Preface to the second edition; Acknowledgements; Part I. Introduction: 1. Introduction; 2. Some basic concepts; Part II. Forwards and Futures: 3. Futures and forwards; 4. Futures trading: pricing and hedging; 5. Interest rate futures; 6. Currency futures; 7. Futures on equities; Part III. Swaps: 8. Swaps – Part I: interest rate and currency swaps; 9. Swaps – Part II: other swaps; Part IV. Options: 10. Options – I: introduction to options; 11. Options – II: pricing of options; 12. Options – III: equity options strategies; 13. Advanced options strategies; 14. Options – IV: real and other options; Part V. Other Derivatives and Derivative-like Instruments: 15. Other derivatives; 16. Exchange traded funds and structured products; Part VI. Accounting, Taxation and Regulatory Framework: 17. Accounting and taxation; 18. Infrastructure for derivatives trading; 19. Regulation of derivatives trading an introduction; Part VII. Portfolio Management and Management of Derivative Risks: 20. Portfolio management and derivatives; 21. Management of derivative risks; Bibliography; About the authors.
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