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Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Währungs- oder Devisenoptionen sind ein zentrales Instrument in der internationalen Finanzwirtschaft insbesondere im Hinblick auf die Absicherung offener Währungspositionen bzw. der damit verbundenen Wechselkursrisiken. Die Bewertung solcher Optionen ist dabei theoretisch und praktisch ein anspruchsvolles Unterfangen. Die Studie gibt zunächst einen systematischen Überblick über die bestehenden Bewertungsmodelle (empi...

Inhaltsangabe:Einleitung: Rückwärtssprechen ist eine sprachliche Fähigkeit, die bis zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nie Gegenstand einer wissenschaftlichen Untersuchung war. Um diese Fähigkeit untersuchen zu können, muß es jemanden geben, der rückwärts sprechen kann. Das trifft auf Bernhard Wolff zu, der einen Beruf daraus gemacht hat. Er ist professioneller Rückwärtssprecher, das heißt, er tritt seit 1988 öffentlich damit auf und erbringt den Bewei...

Exploring the diplomatic effort to end the Vietnam War, Asselin shows that the Paris Peace Agreement of 1973 was doomed to unravel.

Eduard - »so nennen wir einen reichen Baron im besten Mannesalter« - und seine Jugendliebe Charlotte leben auf Eduards Landgut ganz füreinander. Mit dem Eintreffen von Eduards altem Freund Otto und Charlottes Pflegetochter Ottilie beginnt das Kräftespiel der »Wahlverwandtschaften«, das sich, den verschiedenen Charakteren entsprechend, unterschiedlich auswirkt. Während Otto und Charlotte ihrer wachsenden Neigung entschlossen entgegenzutreten su...

Buildings consume 40% of our planet's materials and 30% of its energy. Their construction uses up to three million tonnes of raw materials a year and generates 20% of the soild waste stream. If we want to survive our urban future, there is no option but to build in ways which improve the health of ecosystems.

The citizens of Auburn, Indiana ensure that their city is truly special among the 22 Auburns in the United States. From the time of foraging hogs and cows roaming its streets to nude swimming at the YMCA pool, the landscape of this small town is ever changing and often surprising. Auburn's past is full of many exceptional instances of residents fighting against injustice, including hosting stops along the Underground Railroad and raising Compa...

Nogales inhabits La Frontera, the Arizona-Mexico border country that exists as much as a state of mind as a place. Here among the saguaro under the Sonoran desert sun came conquerors under the flags of Spain, Mexico, the United States, and the Confederate States. From the arrival of Fray Marcos de Niza in the Ambos Nogales territory in 1539 when Nogales was part of New Spain, through the marches of Conquistadores along Spain's El Camino Real o...

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Kennedy's film and stage career, film-by-film and play-by-play, is covered in this work. Pictures, synopses, and commentary are also provided. Acting anecdotes from Kennedy himself or from his peers in film and on stage, such as Errol Flynn, Elia Kazan, James Cagney, Ida Lupino, Humphrey Bogart, and many others, bedizen the commentary. Among the films and plays included are Joy in the Morning, Henry IV Part I, Strange Alibi, High Sierra, Bad M...

Atmosphärisches und spirituelles Album der schwedischen Elektronik-Avantgardisten. Das schwedische Elektronik-Avantgarde Duo, bestehend aus Dan Söderqvist und Karl Gasleben, ist längst eine geschichtsträchtige Musikerinstitution. Sie produzierten in ihrer nunmehr 20 Jahre währenden Bandvita zahllose Elektro-Alben, stets garniert mit unterschiedlichsten musikalischen Einflüssen zwischen Pop und technoiden Elementen, sowie diverse Theater- Films...

The French-Indian War was fought in the forests, open plains, and forts of the North American frontier. The French army, supported by North American tribes, was initially more successful than the British Army, who suffered from lack of experience at woodland fighting. This title explains the background to the wars and charts the military development of the British Army and the reforms that led to its eventual superiority. In both skirmishes in...

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The Portland Company commenced operations in 1846 in Portland, Maine, under the leadership of John A. Poor. It was founded primarily to manufacture railroad locomotives for the Atlantic & St. Lawrence Railroad. The company played a major role in the economy and development of the state of Maine and continued in business until 1982, producing a wide range of cast-metal and fabricated products.The Portland Company manufactured a total of six hun...

Nestled in the midst of the Mid-Ohio Valley along the Ohio River, Wood County exists as one of West Virginia's most populous areas. A unique history drives forward the county's diverse communities, and today's residents enjoy a varied palette of opportunities offered by both metropolitan centers and smaller, more rural hamlets. Wood County, West Virginia honors an integral chapter of The Mountain State's storied past, offering readers the oppo...

Tarpon Springs, the South's Mediterranean port city named for the abundant fish found off its coast, is hailed as the "Sponge Capital of the World." The oldest town in Pinellas County, Tarpon is located along the Anclote River where the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico. History in this coastal community dates back to the 1800s with the arrival of the first settlers. The advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse b...

This one-of-a-kind volume collects the Presidents' farewell speeches, from Washington to Clinton. The Presidents shine as experienced statesmen, visionaries, moralists, storytellers, their speeches as a hybrid of historical document and literary masterpiece.

Firmly rooted in current practice this is a practical tool for the assessment of children and their families, this guide enables professionals to make informed decisions about child protection issues. This book is a helpful tool for anyone undertaking assessments but also for others who may be involved in aspects of child protection work.