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Implementing Value at Risk Philip Best Value at Risk (VAR) is an estimate of the potential loss on a trading or investment portfolio. Its use has swep…

First published in 1983, Diseases of Sheep has become a definitive reference book on sheep diseases. This new edition has been revised and updated to …

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This volume makes Adorno's lectures on the problems of moral philosophy available for the first time to English-speaking readers. It is one of several…

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The definitive exploration of C.S. Lewis’s philosophical thought, and its connection with his theological and literary work Arguably one of the most i…

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An accessible and engaging introduction to the study of probability and statistics Utilizing entertaining real-world examples, A Probability and Stati…

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George Bush leaves the White House in January 2009 and the United States goes back to “normal”, right? Wrong, argues Susan George in this fascinating,…

Coalitions and Partnerships in Community Health is a step-by-step guide for building durable coalitions to improve community and public health. This i…

This book offers a systematic attempt to explore the point of convergance between feminist theory and the work of Michel Foucault.

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The bursting of the ‘dotcom bubble’ and the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have brought into question received wisdom about strategy. This v…

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Edited by well-known and highly-regarded children’s nurse Linda Shields, Perioperative Care of the Child is an essential resource for any children’s n…

Mary Bromiley’s book remains essential reading for both professionals and the general riding community. This new edition builds on the huge success of…

This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the work and thought of Umberto Eco – one of the most important writers in Europe today.

Required reading for anyone starting, running, or growing a business, Business Ratios and Formulas, Second Edition puts answers at the fingertips of b…

The Handbook of Reoperative General Surgery offers a technical overview of one of surgery’s greatest challenges-reoperation. Emphasizing the complicat…

Dietitians need to use advanced communication skills as well as technical expertise in order to assess clients’ needs, identify their problems and hel…

The writings of the Frankfurt school, in particular of Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, and Jurgen Habermas, caught the imagination of the radical movemen…

Managing Risk in Organizations offers a proven framework for handling risks across all types of organizations. In this comprehensive resource, David F…

Improvisational Negotiation presents an original approach for mediators, negotiators, and other dispute resolution professionals. Drawing on his own e…

This bestselling guide provides clear instructions on getting published in biomedical journals. Now in its fourth edition, How to Write a Paper has be…

The turn of the century has seen the US greatly enhance its military supremacy across the world. It has also played a key role in shaping the internat…

Pressure Area Care is an essential skill for nurses in every area of clinical practice. This beginner's guide assumes no prior knowledge and explores …

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This book is the British Medical Association’s statement on the ethics related to care of the elderly, written and reviewed by a panel of renowned med…

A user-friendly presentation of the essential concepts and tools for calculating real costs and profits in personal finance Understanding the Mathemat…

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This book is about the author's amazing trip across six continents and the world economy and society. It discusses who's sinking and who's swimming, w…

Sovereign nation states, which were formed in the context of major war, have been deeply exclusionary in their dealings with minority cultures and ali…

Medication Management in Care of Older People is an accessible introduction to medication management and its role in the management of older people an…

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In this book, Amitai Etzioni, public intellectual and leading proponent of communitarian values, defends the view that no society can flourish without…

Until the late 1980s, there were very few democratically elected governments in the developing world. These areas were characterized by a range of aut…

Business Process Management and the Balanced Scorecard shows managers how to optimally use the balanced scorecard to achieve and sustain strategic suc…