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Increasingly, academics are finding that engaging with external stakeholders can be both fruitful in undertaking research and an effective way to impact policy. With insightful and practical advice from a diverse range of contributors, including academics, policy makers, civil servants and knowledge exchange professionals, this accessible book explores How to Engage Policy Makers with Your Research.With a practical focus, this book combines an array of real-life experiences and insights from the perspectives of both academics and policy makers who are experienced in informing and impacting policy. The book comprehensively illustrates how academics can more effectively engage with policy makers through a range of interdisciplinary insights and case studies. The book explores the value of research for policy, as well as modes of engagement with policy for researchers across the various stages of their career.Providing practical insights to seize the opportunity of engaging policy makers in research, this innovative book will be an excellent resource for social science academics as well as policy makers looking to benefit from academic research insights. The book provides a better understanding of how the worlds of academics and policy makers can come together to realise greater policy impact from research expertise.

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International Perspectives on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion examines the complex nature of equality, diversity and inclusion in the world of work through interdisciplinary, comparative and critical perspectives. Authors are encouraged to provide cross-national and multi-dimensional insights through comparative analysis and to bring insights from across the disciplines of social sciences and humanities. The series elicits critical scholarship through its focus on structures of inequality in relations of power in exploring issues of EDI at work.

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Glimpses of Wilderness shares the author's insights into the nature and value of wilderness areas. Set in Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, each of the thirty essays describes an adventure drawn from the author's wealth of experiences in the area, and the glimpse into the character of wilderness that it provides. Though set in Minnesota's canoe country wilderness, the perceptions and insights offered in Glimpses of Wilderness also pertain to all wildernesses across the country.

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This book presents an edited collection of chapters from academic and industry expert contributors focusing on the directions of blockchain cryptocurrency from leading authorities in their field providing the cutting-edge and timely insights in the world of cryptocurrency behaviour. Whether you are a researcher, a portfolio manager, financial adviser, or nvesting novice, this book will provide you with thought provoking perceptions and insights. It will bring you fully up to date on the consumer issues, trends, and challenges in the world of blockchain crypto behaviour equipping you to understand and meet current challenges to come. Advances in Blockchain Research and Cryptocurrency Behaviour provides an interesting and thought-provoking insight into blockchain and cryptocurrency behaviours and is fi lled with new insights into: Consumer adoption and behaviour; digital currency innovations; blockchain technology and governance; sustainability and environmental impact; branding and res

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In this revised edition of Do Purpose, David Hieatt offers insights on how to build a purpose-driven company.

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The New York Times bestselling authors Betches, return to explain brutal truths and insights on dating like a true betch.

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Offers psychological insights into how people perceive, respond to, value, and make decisions about the environment Environmental law may seem a strange space to seek insights from psychology. Psychology, after all, seeks to illuminate the interior of the human mind, while environmental law is fundamentally concerned with the exterior surroundings—the environment—in which people live. Yet psychology is a crucial, undervalued factor in how laws shape people’s interactions with the environment. Psychology can offer environmental law a rich, empirically informed account of why, when, and how people act in ways that affect the environment—which can then be used to more effectively pursue specific policy goals. When environmental law fails to incorporate insights from psychology, it risks misunderstanding and mispredicting human behaviors that may injure or otherwise affect the environment, and misprescribing legal tools to shape or mitigate those behaviors. The Psychology of Environmental Law provides key insights regarding how psychology can inform, explain, and improve how environmental law operates. It offers concrete analyses of the theoretical and practical payoffs in pollution control, ecosystem management, and climate change law and policy when psychological insights are taken into account.

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This ground-breaking book explains how deep-seated cultural mythologies shape contemporary global leaders and provides insights into navigating the dynamics and complexities in today's era of globalization. The authors use myths to uncover core characteristics and values from 20 different cultural contexts spanning all major regions of the world - the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific Rim - that have evolved over generations and continue to shape global leadership models. Commentaries are included from practicing managers and leaders to provide real world insights on the implications of the ideas discussed. International managers and executives, public officials, business consultants and corporate trainers will welcome the insights on cross-cultural leadership styles. The book will also find interest from researchers and students across a broad array of professional and social science disciplines.

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There's one thing that's more important than productivity and promotion: your wellbeing. Discover how you can lead a fulfilling work life with 52 inspiring insights, one for every week. Too often, a busy and competitive work life can distract us from focusing on our wellbeing and mental health. 52 Weeks of Wellbeing is packed full of practical and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life, leaving you healthier and more fulfilled. Ryan Hopkins has vast experience of offering ground-breaking wellbeing insights and tips to individuals and organizations across the world. This book distils his insights, which are backed by psychological research and inspiring stories of success. From unconventional concepts such as Kintsugi to the power of digital detoxes, begin your journey towards a more fulfilling work life with 52 Weeks of Wellbeing.

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Featuring technical tips, creative ideas and business insights, this book provides everything photographers need to position their pet photography business for success.

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Scholar Benjamin Merkle shares insights from the theologically rich book of Ephesians, explaining its major themes and significance for the church today.

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Restivo offers sociological insights on and analyses of the scientific revolution, scientific progress, laboratory life, science policy, mathematics, and epistemology.

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A collections of 70 poems from one of Malaya’s leading poets, that depict longing, loneliness, modernization, and insights in Malaysian culture.

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This challenging and original book blends interdisciplinary insights from technology, the arts, popular culture and more, in order to unlock the secrets to genuine innovation and creativity. For anyone wanting to move beyond merely competing, this book contains compelling insights and inspirations to help effect real change.

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Everyday Osho features 365 short meditations that offer insights into living fully in the here and now. Each brief text is thoughtful and inspiring and the perfect length for starting a daily meditation practice. With topics that range from gratitude to nature to philosophy to love, Everyday Osho contains a full year of meditation and inspiration. For decades, the insights of Osho have delighted and challenged spiritual seekers. Everyday Osho offers readers daily encouragement to live fully, integrating body, mind, and spirit.

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This ground-breaking book explains how deep-seated cultural mythologies shape contemporary global leaders and provides insights into navigating the dynamics and complexities in today's era of globalization. The authors use myths to uncover core characteristics and values from 20 different cultural contexts spanning all major regions of the world - the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, and Asia and the Pacific Rim - that have evolved over generations and continue to shape global leadership models. Commentaries are included from practicing managers and leaders to provide real world insights on the implications of the ideas discussed. International managers and executives, public officials, business consultants and corporate trainers will welcome the insights on cross-cultural leadership styles. The book will also find interest from researchers and students across a broad array of professional and social science disciplines.

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There's one thing that's more important than productivity and promotion: your wellbeing. Discover how you can lead a fulfilling work life with 52 inspiring insights, one for every week. Too often, a busy and competitive work life can distract us from focusing on our wellbeing and mental health. 52 Weeks of Wellbeing is packed full of practical and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life, leaving you healthier and more fulfilled. Ryan Hopkins has vast experience of offering ground-breaking wellbeing insights and tips to individuals and organizations across the world. This book distils his insights, which are backed by psychological research and inspiring stories of success. From unconventional concepts such as Kintsugi to the power of digital detoxes, begin your journey towards a more fulfilling work life with 52 Weeks of Wellbeing.

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This book offers the American immigrant writer, editor, and social criticOs insights about democracy and diversity in the ongoing Oculture wars.O

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In this book, students from a special school for teen mothers share their insights on pregnancy, parenting, and staying in school.

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We are living in a new machine age offering unique opportunities, particularly for generating customer insights, which is radically transforming the way business value is created. Across industries, players are affected by the pace of progress of machine learning tools, novel technologies, and the abundance of data. These developments require mastering new capabilities. The Machine Age of Customer Insight explains the transformation of customer insights and demonstrates the growing impact of machine learning. Thought leaders from renowned universities in the US and Europe as well as from different industries provide a comprehensive overview. Addressing both academics and practitioners, they discuss the transformation, cutting edge tools, and success factors to thrive in the new age. The book shows how machine learning helps to understand customers better and faster. It supports everyone who considers the machine age a great opportunity to gain a competitive advantage by transforming customer insights into business value.

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This compendium of original essays offers invaluable insights into the life and works of one of the most important and influential directors in the history of cinema, exploring his major films, philosophy, politics, and connections to other critics and directors. Presents a compendium of original essays offering invaluable insights into the life and works of one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema Features contributions from an international cast of major film theorists and critics Provides readers with both an in-depth reading of Godard’s major films and a sense of his evolution from the New Wave to his later political periods Brings fresh insights into the great director’s biography, including reflections on his personal philosophy, politics, and connections to other critics and filmmakers Explores many of the 80 features Godard made in nearly 60 years, and includes coverage of his recent work in video

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Potential insights and inexpensive tools for converting small, vacant lots to community green space. Vacant lots, so often seen as neighborhood blight, have the potential to be a key element of community revitalization. Sandra Albro offers practical insights through her experience leading the five-year Vacant to Vibrant project, which piloted the creation of green infrastructure networks in Gary, Indiana; Cleveland, Ohio; and Buffalo, New York. Vacant to Vibrant provides a point of comparison among the three cities as they adapt old systems to new, green technology. Albro offers insights from every step of the Vacant to Vibrant project, including planning, design, community engagement, implementation, and maintenance successes and challenges of creating a green infrastructure network from vacant lots in neighborhoods. Landscape architects and other professionals whose work involves urban greening will learn new approaches for creating infrastructure networks and facilitating more equitable access to green space.

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Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA. This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism. The 30 Day MBA takes you beyond the basics as it covers all 12 core disciplines of MBA courses, supported by insightful case studies from world-leading organizations such as Ikea, Cisco, Shell and Heinz. Colin Barrow draws upon his extensive academic and professional career to provide insights, guidance and clarity that equals the teaching from the world's top business schools. Look no further than The 30 Day MBA to broaden your mind with all the knowledge and confidence you need to overcome the competition and excel in your career.

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This book illustrates the union of astrology and psychotherapeutic methods, interpreting planetary symbolism in the light of attachment and personality theories, family systems, existential therapy, and Jungian dreamwork. Greg Bogart describes how he practises astrology therapeutically, in a way that’s emotionally centred, process-oriented, and strategic, focusing on tasks, intentions, and positive behavioural change. Abundant examples show how astrological insights can help resolve emotional and interpersonal conflicts related to past traumas, depression, alcohol abuse, compulsive media immersion, workplace stress, and marital disagreements. Seen and experienced through a celestial lens, relationships are a path to wholeness, and this book shows in practical terms how astrological insights open paths to greater harmony and synergy with our family, friends and spouses. Through the case studies in this lovely book we gain appreciation for our common human predicaments and derive insights that we can apply to our own lives. All astrologers will find its insights rewarding.

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Anastasia Karklina Gabriel is a cultural theorist and strategist, specializing in inclusivity within marketing, media and tech. Currently a senior insights lead at Reddit, she earned her doctorate in cultural studies from Duke University and has consulted for the world's top brands and agencies. A lifelong activist, she helps brands ignite cultural innovation and leverage the power of media for good. Her insights have been featured in the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), Advertising Week, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post and Teen Vogue.

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The dramatic biography of a slaveship turned freedom-fighterwhich brings new insights into Britain's involvement in the end of the trade in enslaved people

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This anthology presents the distinctive insights of Chinese philosophy and their relevance to contemporary issues in a range of areas: moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, environmental ethics, medicine and psychological health. New, especially interdisciplinary research Applies insights in Chinese philosophy from eminent scholars in the field of Chinese philosophy

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Wall Street is where poker and modern finance?and the theory behind these "games"?clash head on. In both worlds, real risk means real money is made or lost in a heart beat, and neither camp is always rational with the risk it takes. As a result, business and financial professionals who want to use poker insights to improve their job performance will find this entertaining book a "must read." So will poker players searching for an edge in applying the insights of risk-takers on Wall Street.

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With over 14,000 translations, including everyday idioms and expressions, Essential Swahili Dictionary is the perfect tool to support your Swahili learning. This new edition is fully updated with a guide to usage and insights from the author to help you learn and remember new words and phrases.New features: AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Want to learn more? Why not check out Teach Yourself Languages Online? Over 65 languages all available online from Teach Yourself.

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Offering readers an accessible portrait of J. I. Packer’s life and theology, this book explores his insights into prayer, Bible study, indwelling sin, and true godliness.

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The first comparative study of estimative intelligence and strategic surprise in a European context, complementing and testing insights from previous studies centred on the United States

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Many of the old methods of evangelism no longer work effectively today. We need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways.In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world, most Christians have been poorly equipped to tell their friends about Jesus. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with his own and hard-won insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling.Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry across the globe. These are methods that really work—with university students, urban workers, and professionals—getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ.Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book will equip you to share the gospel in today's world and help as many people as possible hear the good news about Jesus.

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From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools. These teachings are supported by fascinating case studies from some of the world's leading organizations. With its comprehensive insights and accessible guidance, The 30 Day MBA in International Business is essential reading whether you are a professional looking to accelerate your career or a student interested in expanding your knowledge. About the 30 Day MBA Series... MBAs are expensive, demanding and time-consuming. Covering marketing, finance and international business, this internationally bestselling series offers you the same world-class insights and guidance without the costly investment.

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From business reports and capital structures to risk management and mergers, The 30 Day MBA in Business Finance offers comprehensive insights from the world's leading finance courses. Fill the gaps in your knowledge and develop your analytical and decision-making skills through this holistic guide to the finance sector, covering all of the modules you would find at a top business school. It also features an array of fascinating case studies from some of the world's most successful businesses, clarifying how these skills drive success. With its comprehensive insights and accessible guidance, The 30 Day MBA in Business Finance is essential reading whether you are a professional looking to accelerate your career or a student interested in expanding your knowledge. About the 30 Day MBA Series... MBAs are expensive, demanding and time-consuming. Covering marketing, finance and international business, this internationally bestselling series offers you the same world-class insights and guidance without the costly investment.

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Addresses the growing concern about journalism ethics in the United States and worldwide. Essays provide insights into the motivations, techniques, and challenges of journalists everywhere.

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This handbook focuses on the complex processes and problems oforganizational change and relates current knowledge of individualand group psychology to the understanding of the dynamics ofchange. * Complementary and competing insights are presented as overviewsof theory and research * Offers helpful insights about choosing models and methods inspecific situations * Chapters by international authors of the highest quality

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Arresting insights in the unique world of traditional shopkeepers and artisans.

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Bead by Bead lays bare the failure of judicial doctrine and government policy to address Metis rights, and offers constructive insights on ways to advance reconciliation.

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A retelling of the key events and characters of the New Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.

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A retelling of the key events and characters of the Old Testament, with context notes and insights into Biblical times, shown in wonderful illustrations throughout.

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From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools. These teachings are supported by fascinating case studies from some of the world's leading organizations. With its comprehensive insights and accessible guidance, The 30 Day MBA in International Business is essential reading whether you are a professional looking to accelerate your career or a student interested in expanding your knowledge. About the 30 Day MBA Series... MBAs are expensive, demanding and time-consuming. Covering marketing, finance and international business, this internationally bestselling series offers you the same world-class insights and guidance without the costly investment.

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Human Nature offers a wide-ranging and holistic view of human nature from all perspectives: scientific, historical, and sociological. Mary Clark takes the most recent data from a dozen or more fields, and works it together with clarifying anecdotes and thought-provoking images to challenge conventional Western beliefs with hopeful new insights. Balancing the theories of cutting-edge neuroscience with the insights of primitive mythologies, Mary Clark provides down-to-earth suggestions for peacefully resolving global problems. Human Nature builds up a coherent, and above all positive, picture of who we really are.

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This report analyzes the current state of affairs in defense acquisition by combining detailed policy and data analysis to provide a comprehensive overview of the current and future outlook for defense acquisition. This analysis will provide critical insights into what DoD is buying, how DoD is buying it, from whom is DoD buying, and what are the defense components buying using data from the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). This analysis provides critical insights into understanding the current trends in the defense industrial base and the implications of those trends on acquisition policy.

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The theme of this volume is "Dealing with Volatility and Enhancing Performance". The lead chapter sets the theme by giving insight into using the Chicago Board Option Exchange Volatility Index (CBOE VIX) futures in hedging strategies for equity market investors (and hedge funds). During a time when there is much concern about the perceived volatility of global equity markets, the insights offered here could be reassuring as well as useful. The second chapter offers insights into the efficiency (or lack thereof) of attempts for forecast global earnings. Then, the third chapter offers new insights into an issue that has been important for many decades, but which promises to become more topical in the years to come. That is the question of when and why the people who make the business work should also be the owners. Remaining chapters offer further insights into recent trends in "in-house" mergers/acquisitions activity, purchases and sales of real options, project risk, electricity derivatives, corporate governance in Europe, and emerging markets.

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Introducing readers to the legacy of John Owen and his views on the Christian life, this book gives insights into his spiritual life, pastoral ministry, and historical context.

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The connected world offers the potential for radical new business insights gleaned from previously unimaginable volumes of data. But business has got bogged down in the process of collecting and storing that data; money has been wasted on data lakes in which many IT departments have drowned without being able to deliver useful insights to business leaders. Big data has new and exciting answers to offer, but business leaders must first decide what questions it would like to see answered. Data may be the new oil, but to date we have only built oil depots. This book analyses the new, Fourth Wave of business transformation, which will build the refineries that turn data into useful products. Business has started from 'data up' and needs to start again from 'value down', going back to the drivers of real business value and deciding what insights would help realize that value. Only then can we begin to interrogate data with purpose.

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Conducting ethnographic fieldwork with children presents anthropologists with particular challenges and limitations, as well as rewards and insights. Children: Ethnographic Encounters presents ten vivid accounts of researchers’ experiences of working with children across a variety of cultural contexts. Part of the Ethnographic Encounters series, the book offers honest reflections on successes as well as failures and shows that in all cases – even those that ‘failed’ – anthropologists can learn something about children’s position in their social world. Going beyond the usual focus on North America and Europe, the text offers comparative insights into the nature of childhood in different societies. The chapters provide first-hand accounts of fieldwork with children in diverse geographical places such as Mexico, the Ecuadorian Amazon, Rwanda, central India, Thailand, Malaysia, and China. The book provides hope, encouragement and inspiration to anyone planning to undertake ethnographic fieldwork with children and provides important insights to students and researchers working in the growing field of anthropology of children and childhood, in childhood studies, and related fields.

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Thought leaders and experts offer the most current information and insights into energy finance Energy Finance and Economics offers the most up-to-date information and compelling insights into the finance and economics of energy. With contributions from today's thought leaders who are experts in various areas of energy finance and economics, the book provides an overview of the energy industry and addresses issues concerning energy finance and economics. The book focuses on a range of topics including corporate finance relevant to the oil and gas industry as well as addressing issues of unconventional, renewable, and alternative energy. A timely compendium of information and insights centering on topics related to energy finance Written by Betty and Russell Simkins, two experts on the topic of the economics of energy Covers special issues related to energy finance such as hybrid cars, energy hedging, and other timely topics In one handy resource, the editors have collected the best-thinking on energy finance.

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