Metaphysics

Metaphysics
Author: Aristotle
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 272
Release: 1993
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Arthur Madigan presents a clear, accurate new translation of the third book (Beta) of Aristotle's Metaphysics, together with two related chapters from the eleventh book (Kappa). Madigan's accompanying commentary gives detailed guidance to these texts, in which Aristotle sets out what he takesto be the main problems of metaphysics or 'first philosophy' and assesses possible solutions to them.

Your Options Handbook

Your Options Handbook
Author: Jared Levy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2011-03-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118041208

A comprehensive yet simplified guide to the complex world of options investing and risk management Before trading derivatives, one needs to understand the secrets and mechanics behind the options market. Your Options Handbook: The Practical Reference and Strategy Guide to Trading Options offers a straightforward, practical explanation of the options marketplace, including its origins, the mechanics of the market, and how to profit from trading options. Walks you through the stock and option markets from a professional's perspective, but uses plain language and simple analogies Discusses different trading strategies based upon whether one's opinion of the market is bullish, bearish, or neutral Details market players, useful tips, and trading psychology, and explains how options are priced Options are a versatile trading instrument that typically cost less and can have lower risk than stocks. They also offer investors a unique edge and lucrative opportunities that are not available to stock only traders. Your Options Handbook helps investors fully understand the options market, allowing them to enter the sector with greater ease.

Fixed-Income Securities and Derivatives Handbook

Fixed-Income Securities and Derivatives Handbook
Author: Moorad Choudhry
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2010-05-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470879076

The definitive guide to fixed-come securities-revised to reflect today's dynamic financial environment The Second Edition of the Fixed-Income Securities and Derivatives Handbook offers a completely updated and revised look at an important area of today's financial world. In addition to providing an accessible description of the main elements of the debt market, concentrating on the instruments used and their applications, this edition takes into account the effect of the recent financial crisis on fixed income securities and derivatives. As timely as it is timeless, the Second Edition of the Fixed-Income Securities and Derivatives Handbook includes a wealth of new material on such topics as covered and convertible bonds, swaps, synthetic securitization, and bond portfolio management, as well as discussions regarding new regulatory twists and the evolving derivatives market. Offers a more detailed look at the basic principles of securitization and an updated chapter on collateralized debt obligations Covers bond mathematics, pricing and yield analytics, and term structure models Includes a new chapter on credit analysis and the different metrics used to measure bond-relative value Contains illustrative case studies and real-world examples of the topics touched upon throughout the book Written in a straightforward and accessible style, Moorad Choudhry's new book offers the ideal mix of practical tips and academic theory within this important field.

Zinc Handbook

Zinc Handbook
Author: Frank C. Porter
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 652
Release: 1991-04-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1482276941

Summarizes information on all aspects of metallic zinc and gives references to additional source material, including major books and reviews. At the heart of the reference are 16 chapters that cover coatings and electrochemical protection of steel by zinc.

The New Office Professional's Handbook

The New Office Professional's Handbook
Author: Editors of the American Heritage Dictionaries
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 506
Release: 2001
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780618036080

Provides information on career development, the online office, document creation, telecommunications, business English, business law, information management, and other topics.

Handbook of Child and Adolescent Tuberculosis

Handbook of Child and Adolescent Tuberculosis
Author: Jeffrey R. Starke
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 449
Release: 2017-06
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190695315

The Handbook of Child and Adolescent Tuberculosis is a state-of-the-art clinical reference written and edited by the world's leading experts in childhood tuberculosis. It offers clinicians in any geography or setting practical, evidence-based advice on all aspects of the disease, including its natural history, epidemiology, presentation, treatment, and prevention -- all in a format that synthesizes literature with the clinical experience of the leading authorities in this challenging field.

Handbook of Technology Application in Tourism in Asia

Handbook of Technology Application in Tourism in Asia
Author: Azizul Hassan
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1367
Release: 2022-07-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9811622108

It is an undisputed reality that the tourism industry in Asia is getting exposed to more innovative technologies than ever before. This proposed book provides the latest research in the application of innovative technology to the tourism industry, covering the perspectives, innovativeness, theories, issues, complexities, opportunities and challenges. This book, a blend of comprehensive and extensive effort by the contributors and editors, is designed to cover the application and practice of technology in tourism, including the relevant niches. This book focuses on the importance of technology in tourism. This also highlights, in a comprehensive manner, specific technologies that are impacting the tourism industry in Asia, as well as the constraints the industry is facing. The contents of this book deal with distinct topics, such as mobile computing, new product designs, innovative technology usages in tourism promotion, technology-driven sustainable tourism development, location-based apps, mobility, accessibility and so on. A good number of research studies have conducted outlining the contributions and importance of technologies in tourism, in general. However, the tourism industry of Asia so far has attracted very few researchers. Some contributions have been made but not sufficient. Considering the ongoing trend of technology application in the tourism industry in Asia, very few research attempts have been made aiming to explore diverse aspects. Tourism is expanding enormously across the world. which actually creates more demands for effective technologies. This book will be a reading companion, especially for tourism students in higher academic institutions. This book will also be read by the relevant policy planners and industry professionals. Apart from them, this book will be appreciated by expatriate researchers and researchers having keen interest in the Asian tourism industry.