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Discovering Stage Lighting, 2nd Edition
Author Francis Reid
This guide to the fundamentals of stage lighting includes a series of projects to allow experimentation, discussion and analysis. The necessary equipment is described in relation to its purpose, along with checklists and hints for practical use. The practical....
Release Date 1998/09 -
The Intelligent Asset Allocator: How to Build Your Portfolio to Maximize Returns and Minimize Risk
Author William J. Bernstein
“Bernstein has become a guru to a peculiarly ’90s group: well-educated, Internet-powered people intent on investing well—and with minimal ‘help’ from professional Wall Street.” --Robert Barker, BusinessWeek William Bernstein is one of today’s most unlikely f....
Release Date 2000/10 -
Author Walt Jung
Operational amplifiers play a vital role in modern electronics design. The latest op amps have powerful new features, making them more suitable for use in many products requiring weak signal amplification, such as medical devices, communications technology, op....
Release Date 2004/12 -
Auditing: Principles and Techniques
Author Sanjib Kumar Basu
Auditing: Principles and Techniques is an attempt to explain the concepts, principles and techniques of auditing, and their applications in practical situations, in a simple and lucid language. The primary object of writing this book is to meet the requirements of ....
Release Date 2006/09 -
Operational Risk: A Guide to Basel II Capital Requirements, Models, and Analysis
Author FRANK J. FABOZZI , SVETLOZAR T. RACHEV , ANNA S. CHERNOBAI
While operational risk has long been regarded as a mere part of "other" risks--outside the realm of credit and market risk--it has quickly made its way to the forefront of finance. In fact, with implementation of the Basel II Capital Accord already underway, many fi....
Release Date 2007/06 -
How to Audit Classroom Training
Author Deborah Spring Laurel
Use the methodology presented here for assessing whether classroom training will have the desired outcome and whether there will be a high probability of learning. This issue gives you the step-by-step road map to conduct a training audit, which is a systematic asse....
Release Date 2007/07 -
Hedge Fund Risk Fundamentals: Solving the Risk Management and Transparency Challenge
Author Ramon Koss , Richard Horwitz
In the constantly evolving hedge fund marketplace, nothing is more central--but in many ways, more amorphous and elusive--than risk. Yet there remains no standard for analyzing and measuring risk within this highly secretive, largely unregulated field, leaving the ....
Release Date 2007/07 -
The Analytics of Risk Model Validation
Author Stephen Satchell , George A. Christodoulakis
Risk model validation is an emerging and important area of research, and has arisen because of Basel I and II. These regulatory initiatives require trading institutions and lending institutions to compute their reserve capital in a highly analytic way, based o....
Release Date 2007/11 -
Author Sanjib Kumar Basu
Auditing is a multi-dimensional subject. The scope of auditing is not only restricted to financial audit under the Companies Act, but has also been extended to cost accounting aspects, managerial policies, operational efficiencies and system applications and audi....
Release Date 2009/02 -
Operational Risk toward Basel III: Best Practices and Issues in Modeling, Management, and Regulation
Author GREG N. GREGORIOU
This book consists of chapters by contributors (well-known professors, practitioners, and consultants from large and well respected money management firms within this area) offering the latest research in the OpRisk area. The chapters highlight how operational risk ....
Release Date 2009/03 -
Computer and Information Security Handbook
Author John R. Vacca , John R. Vacca , John R. Vacca
Presents information on how to analyze risks to your networks and the steps needed to select and deploy the appropriate countermeasures to reduce your exposure to physical and network threats. Also imparts the skills and knowledge needed to identify and counter som....
Release Date 2009/05 -
Portfolio Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
Author Wayne E. Ferson , David R. Carino , Jon A. Christopherson
In order to make sound investment choices, investors must know the projected return on investment in relation to the risk of not being paid. Benchmarks are excellent evaluators, but the failure to choose the right investing performance benchmark often leads to bad ....
Release Date 2009/08 -
Author Scott Alan Ast
Threats to multinational corporations come in two forms: natural and man-made. This book illustrates the types of risks that confront corporations when working outside of North America. It provides key tools and understanding that are required to do business in a s....
Release Date 2009/08 -
Pricing, Risk, and Performance Measurement in Practice
Author Marcelle von Wendland , Wolfgang Schwerdt
Financial models and portfolios are only as good as the software-based representations of them, and this book is the first to bridge the gap between the theory of financial pricing, risk and performance measurement and modeling, and actually implementing all this i....
Release Date 2009/10 -
Author Betty Simkins , John Fraser
Essential insights on the various aspects of enterprise risk managementIf you want to understand enterprise risk management from some of the leading academics and practitioners of this exciting new methodology, Enterprise Risk Management is the book for you. Throug....
Release Date 2010/01 -
Treasury Management: The Practitioner's Guide
Author Steven M. Bragg
Praise for Treasury Management The Practitioner's Guide"Steven Bragg has written a broad-based look at the treasurer's function that is as timely as it is complete. This book is an excellent choice for experienced treasury personnel, those new to the area, or the....
Release Date 2010/03 -
Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management
Author Daehwan Kim , Ludwig B Chincarini
Quantitative Equity Portfolio Management brings the orderly structure of fundamental asset management to the often-chaotic world of active equity management. Straightforward and accessible, it provides you with nuts-and-bolts details for selecting and aggregating f....
Release Date 2010/08 -
Author Andrew Spanyi
Customers are increasingly demanding higher levels of speed and quality, yet leaders often focus mainly on reducing the costs of operations. This book outlines the needed evolution in leadership attitudes and behaviors in the key operational areas such as new produc....
Release Date 2010/08 -
BPEL PM and OSB Operational Management with Oracle Enterprise Manager 10g Grid Control
Author Narayan Bharadwaj
Manage the operational tasks for multiple BPEL and OSB environments centrallyMonitor and manage all components of your SOA environment from a central locationSave time and increase efficiency by automating all the day-to-day operational tasks associated with the SOA....
Release Date 2010/08 -
Author David W. White , Julia H. Allen , Richard A. Caralli
CERT® Resilience Management Model (CERT-RMM) is an innovative and transformative way to manage operational resilience in complex, risk-evolving environments.CERT-RMM distills years of research into best practices for managing the security and survivability of people....
Release Date 2010/11 -
Information Technology for Management: Improving Strategic and Operational Performance, 8th Edition
Author Linda Volonino , Efraim Turban
Up-to-date coverage on how new technology is changing the way organizations operate and competeEvery day, new technology influences how organizations operate and compete in the current global environment, and this updated edition of a classic provides authoritative ....
Release Date 2011/01 -
Derivatives and Risk Management
Author Ranganatham Ranganatham , Madhumathi Madhumathi
Through the incorporation of real-life examples from Indian organizations, Derivatives and Risk Management provides cutting-edge material comprising new and unique study tools and fresh, thought-provoking content. The organization of the text is designed to concept....
Release Date 2011/10 -
Author Art Kay
Arthur Kay’s exciting new publication is a must have for practicing, professional electrical engineers. This comprehensive guide shows engineers how to design amplifiers and associated electronics to minimize noise, providing tricks, rules-of-thumb, and analysis to ....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Management in India: Grow from an Accidental to a Successful Manager in the IT & Knowledge Industry
Author Rahul Goyal
A real-world, practical book for a professional in his journey to becoming a successful manager in IndiaLearn the basic paradigms and practical aspects that matter in the complex world of management, especially in the diverse, multi-cultural Indian corporate environ....
Release Date 2012/05 -
Practical Project Risk Management, 2nd Edition
Author David Hillson
This second edition of the book reflects the authors' work to continually improve upon the model and to apply the methodology to a broader range of issues. The book includes:• An entirely new chapter on managing risk in programs, which is an important dim....
Release Date 2012/08 -
Resilient Thinking: Protecting Organisations in the 21st Century
Author Phillip Wood
Risk analysis and crisis management … Make sure your organisation is prepared!It'll never happen to us ...Or will it? There are no guarantees. Disasters happen. Can you be sure they won't happen to your organisation? And are you prepared if they do?No two business....
Release Date 2012/11 -
The Standard for Portfolio Management — Third Edition
Author Project Management Institute
Portfolio management is an integral part of the organization’s overall strategic plan. While project and program management focus on “doing the work right,” the purpose of portfolio management is “doing the right work.” The Standard fo....
Release Date 2012/12 -
Wiley Practitioner's Guide to GAAS 2013: Covering all SASs, SSAEs, SSARSs, and Interpretations
Author Joanne M. Flood
The clearest, easiest-to-use guide to understanding GAAS 2013 on the market—fully updatedThis latest resource to understanding GAAS addresses the toughest part of the job—identifying, interpreting, and applying the many audit, attest, review, and compilation standar....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Audit and Assurance Essentials: For Professional Accountancy Exams, + Website
Author Katharine Bagshaw
An accessible beginner's guide to the fundamentals of audit and assuranceAudit and assurance is a basic and vital aspect of the financial world and a key element of all professional accountancy programs. Whereas professional training on the topic frequently immerse....
Release Date 2013/05