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Governing Global Derivatives analyzes the role of the most important financial innovation of the last two decades - financial derivatives - in a global dimension. It focuses on the role of derivatives from a macroeconomic point of view.

Conducts a radical criticism of the concept of 'reading, ' especially of the concept of 'the' reader, as these concepts are commonly used in literary criticism. This book sketches the historical provenance of 'the' reader, in an argument that includes discussions of Dante, Boccaccio, Cervantes, Marlowe, and German idealist philosophy.

The Nature of Marketing describes the power of social and consumer networking, and demonstrates the tangible benefits of building brand experiences that leverage this phenomena. In order to build sustainable desire and create demand, brands must be able to exert influence among these new kinds of community.

A significant, masterfully executed contribution to the debate surrounding the "New Historicism."d

An essential exploration of sense and meaning.Is there a "world" anymore, let alone any "sense" to it? Acknowledging the lack of meaning in our time, and the lack of a world at the center of meanings we try to impose, Jean-Luc Nancy presents a rigorous critique of the many discourses-from philosophy and political science to psychoanalysis and art history-that talk and write their way around these gaping absences in our lives.In an original sty...

For those interested in discussion at the intersection of self-improvement, spirituality and faith, this book provides a concise analysis of the philosophy behind the phenomena that is The Secret - Law of Attraction. Some, though it seems surprisingly few, have recognised that with The Secret something is not quite right. The popularity of the film and book is remarkable indeed. However scratch beneath the veneer of the polished and aesthetica...

Homer's epic poem The Iliad, brought to life by Rosemary Sutcliff.

The first comparative study of human genetic biobanking and genetic sampling in Asia, this work addresses emerging socio-political and economic concerns regarding biobanking activities in China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia and Japan. First, it illuminates conflicting interests in various Asian contexts between groups that favour rapid scientific advancement and those that emphasize the importance of public trust in managing biobanking activities....

After Photography examines the myriad ways in which the digital revolution has fundamentally altered the way we receive visual information, from photos of news events taken by ordinary people on cell phones to the widespread use of image surveillance. In a world beset by critical problems and ambiguous boundaries, Fred Ritchin argues that it is time to begin energetically exploring the possibilities created by digital innovations and to use th...

New editions of the bestselling woodwind tutors for children, now each with 2 CDs. They include additional teaching material and a fresh, contemporary look.

A manual for actors and teachers of acting, based on the teachings of Lee Strasberg

Over 50 recruitment industry leaders and expert LinkedIn users generously share their secrets of LinkedIn success. The book will show recruiters, sourcers and others in the recruitment industry how they can make more effective use of the various tools and resources within LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a much-used resource by those "in the know". Recruiters already using this resource will be stimulated to make even more use of it and those who have so...

Stephen King said, "Writing is an act of self-hypnosis, and in that state a kind of total emotional recall takes place." THE DREAM STEALERS started out to be a long letter to my children, but as I got into the writing it evolved into a novel. I was able to relive all the sweet and bitter years of a half century ago. From the beautiful women, the club singing, the Navy camaraderie, and even the months I spent in a Naval hospital. As I delved in...

The Twilight of Romanticsm is a fascinating account of the lives and literature of French Bohemian poets and writers of the Beat Generation in 1950's America. Beginning in 19th century France, every youth generation has developed a group of rebel artists and literary outlaws who defied the middle class conventions of their time in an attempt to create new forms of literature. These artists were the first ones to experiment with all kinds of de...

Though the schism of valuing spirituality with respect to social work practice has lessened over the years, there continues to be a gap in our understanding as to exactly what spirituality is and how one might incorporate it within social work practice? It is my contention that social workers should not only be incorporating spirituality within their practice, but also, they should become spiritual exemplars themselves. Fruit of the Spirit: A ...

In 1927, young airmail pilot Charles A. Lindbergh wowed the world by being the first to fly nonstop from New York to Paris. His daring accomplishment won him not only the $25, 000 prize, but worldwide recognition. It also cost him his privacy that lasted a lifetime. In 1932, the son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh was kidnapped and later found dead-a crime that shocked America and the world. Bruno Hauptmann was tried, convicted, and executed for...

Isolated in a New England hospital by the Blizzard of 1978, training surgeon Timothy Voight becomes solely responsible for two injured lovers. Danny Ferrone drives to Eastport north of Boston with his fiancée, Ashley Laughton, to counsel his brother, Tony, a Vietnam Vet about Tony's dark war secret. His Porsche crashes. Danny is terribly burned. Ashley is comatose with a serious head-injured. The brother's father, Anthony Ferrone, the most pow...

Though the schism of valuing spirituality with respect to social work practice has lessened over the years, there continues to be a gap in our understanding as to exactly what spirituality is and how one might incorporate it within social work practice? It is my contention that social workers should not only be incorporating spirituality within their practice, but also, they should become spiritual exemplars themselves. Fruit of the Spirit: A ...

To tell you what is happening, it could be the beginning of perilous times or they are already here. Things will get bad for all. In these perilous times, I want you to think and ask why these things are happening and make you a stronger one in God. Today you might think things are OK with you. Suddenly things can change for you. 9-11 changed our country. Think about perilous times, what effect this can have on you and your family. You might b...

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