Aspects of Mathematical Finance



M. Yor, P. Barrieu, N. El Karoui, H. Föllmer, H. Geman, E. Gobet, D. Lamberton, G. Pagès, W. Schachermayer, Marc Yor, K. Qechar
“Aspects of Mathematical Finance "
Springer | 2008-03 | ISBN:3540752587 | PDF | 80 pages | 1,1 Mb



Considering the stupendous gain in importance, in the banking and insurance industries since the early 1990s, of mathematical methodology, especially probabilistic methodology, it was a very natural idea for the French "Académie des Sciences" to propose a series of public lectures, accessible to an educated audience, to promote a wider understanding for some of the fundamental ideas, techniques and new tools of the financial industries.

These lectures were given at the "Académie des Sciences" in Paris by internationally renowned experts in mathematical finance, and later written up for this volume which develops, in simple yet rigorous terms, some challenging topics such as risk measures, the notion of arbitrage, dynamic models involving fundamental stochastic processes like Brownian motion and Lévy processes.

The Ariadnes thread leads the reader from Louis Bacheliers thesis 1900 to the famous Black-Scholes formula of 1973 and to most recent work close to Malliavins stochastic calculus of variations. The book also features a description of the trainings of French financial analysts which will help them to become experts in these fast evolving mathematical techniques.

BusinessWeek Guide to The Best Business Schools



Businessweek “BusinessWeek Guide to The Best Business Schools "
McGraw-Hill | 2003 | ISBN: 0071415211 | 432 pages | PDF | 3,2 Mb

Guide for graduate students in finding the right MBA program. Provides details on the top 50 business schools in the United States and 10 international programs. Includes tips for getting into the best schools and financing options. Revised and updated to reflect recent surveys of graduates and corporate recruiters.

The CIA World Factbook 2008 (Cia World Factbook)



Central Intelligence Agency, "The CIA World Factbook 2008 (Cia World Factbook)"
Skyhorse Publishing | 832 pages | 2007-12 | ISBN:1602390800 | PDF | 47 MB

Chock full of up-to-date coverage of countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, this fascinating reference—intended for use by government officials—should be on the shelf of every school, world traveler, and journalist. For each country, you’ll find: a thorough introduction with historical background; detailed geographical facts, including current environmental issues; and a full description of the people, with information on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and major infectious diseases. There are also details on conventional political parties, contact information for diplomatic representation, and the nation’s economic status, complete with statistics. A synopsis of transnational issues includes narcotic-related corruption. Along with multiple appendices, this attractive book features pages of beautiful, recently-updated maps, and three high quality fold-out posters.

Trading Strategies for Capital Markets



Joseph Benning " Trading Strategies for Capital Markets"
McGraw-Hill | 2007-08-07 | ISBN:0071464964 | 356 pages | PDF | 2,1 Mb


In order to succeed in the capital markets, professional traders and investors must understand that markets aren't mathematical abstractions, but dynamic, real-time reflectors of the world we live in. You need to know how the capital markets work in practice, what the drivers are, how to recognize them, and how to develop and implement effective trading strategies.

Product Customization



Lars Hvam, Niels Henrik Mortensen, Jesper Riis “Product Customization"
Springer | 2008-02 | ISBN:3540714480 | 283 pages | PDF | 3,8 Mb


For the majority of industrial companies, customizing products and services is among the most critical means to deliver true customer value and achieve superior competitive advantage. The challenge is not to customize products and services in itself but to do it in a profitable way. The implementation of a product configuration system is among the most powerful ways of achieving this in practice, offering a reduction of the lead time for products and quotations, faster and more qualified responses to customer inquiries, fewer transfers of responsibility and fewer specification mistakes, a reduction of the resources spent for the specification of customized products, and the possibility of optimizing the products according to customer demands.

This book presents an operational procedure for the design of product configuration systems in industrial companies, based on the experience gained from more than 40 product configuration projects in companies providing customer tailored products and services.

I'm Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams-How to Get Everything You Want in Life



I'm Rich Beyond My Wildest Dreams--I Am. I Am. I Am.: How to Get Everything You Want in Life
Thomas & Penelope Pauley | Berkley Trade | ISBN:042519194X | 2003-12-02 | 224 pages | PDF | 1 MB

Thomas Pauley and Penelope Pauley were given a key that unlocked the door to riches beyond their imagination. Now father and daughter tell their story. The simple system detailed in this book is so powerful it took their family from a second personal bankruptcy to a rich and happy life, practically overnight.

Competence of Top Management Teams and Success of New Technology-Based Firms



Jan Brinckmann “Competence of Top Management Teams and Success of New Technology-Based Firms "
Deutscher Universitätsverlag | 2007-12 | ISBN:3835005162 | 304 pages | PDF | 1,3 Mb



Competence of Top Management Teams and Success of New Technology-Based Firms (Strategisches Kompetenz-Management)

The Complete Real Estate Encylcopedia



Denise Evans / O. William Evans, "The Complete Real Estate Encylcopedia"
McGraw-Hill | ISBN: 0071476385 | April 20, 2007 | 512 pages | PDF | 2.5MB


Everything you need to know about real estate - no matter what your role - in one complete guide

Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism, and the Economics of Growth and Prosperity



William J. Baumol, Robert E. Litan, Carl J. Schramm “Good Capitalism, Bad Capitalism, and the Economics of Growth and Prosperity”
Yale University Press | 2007-05-22 | ISBN:0300109415 | 336 pages | PDF | 1,9 Mb

Imagine this: a mere century ago, the purchasing power of an average American was one-tenth of what it is today. But what will it take to sustain that growth through the next century? And what can be said about economic growth to aspiring nations seeking higher standards of living for their citizens?

Clusters of Creativity: Enduring Lessons on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Silicon Valley and Europe's Silicon Fen



Rob Koepp "Clusters of Creativity: Enduring Lessons on Innovation and Entrepreneurship from Silicon Valley and Europe's Silicon Fen"
Wiley| 1975 | ISBN: 0471496049 | 300 pages | PDF | 1,7 Mb

Management Challenges for the 21st Century



Peter F. Drucker "Management Challenges for the 21st Century"
Collins | 2001-06 | ISBN:0887309992 | 407 pages | PDF | 1,15 Mb

No single person has influenced the course of business in the 20th century as much as Peter Drucker. He practically invented management as a discipline in the 1950s, elevating it from an ignored, even despised, profession into a necessary institution that "reflects the basic spirit of the modern age." Now, in Management Challenges for the 21st Century, Drucker looks at the profound social and economic changes occurring today and considers how management--not government or free markets--should orient itself to address these new realities.

Towards On-line Logistics: The Linc Interaction Modeling Language



H. J. Honig "Towards On-line Logistics: The Linc Interaction Modeling Language "
Delft Univ Pr | 2004-12-31 | ISBN:9040725446 | 324 pages | PDF | 11,3 Mb

Simulation Integrated Design for Logistics



Hans P. M. Veeke "Simulation Integrated Design for Logistics "
Delft Univ Pr | 2003-10 | ISBN:9040724172 | 262 pages | PDF | 1,2 Mb


This is a Ph.D. thesis. The design of an innovative logistic system is a complex problem in which many different disciplines are involved. Each discipline developed its own way of conceptual modelling for a logistic system based on a mono disciplinary perception. It usually leads to a communication problem between the different disciplines and consequently to expectations of the performance that don't correspond with reality. In this thesis a basic system approach is used to define a conceptual model of a logistic system that can be used by all disciplines involved as a common reference of the design. A combination of a soft and a hard systems approach leads to a conceptual model in which the problem is formulated in terms of required performances and process structures. The logisitic system is modeled as a structure of functions around three flows: orders, products and resources. The model evolves during the design project and is an enduring supporting tool for decision making with a clear relation to the systems objectives. This process-performance model is formulated in interdisciplinary terms and thereby enables the communication between different disciplines.

Современное управление ( в 2- х т)



Дж. Хамптон "Современное управление ( в 2- х т)"
М. Издатцентр, 1997| ISBN:5781600248 | 584(т1); 576(т.2) | PDF | 19,7 Mb + 13,5Mb

Handbook of Globalization and the Environment



Khi V. Thai, Dianne Rahm, Jerrell D. Coggburn "Handbook of Globalization and the Environment "
CRC | 2007-02-05 | ISBN:1574445537 | 616 pages | PDF | 8,4 Mb


Proponents of globalization argue that it protects the global environment from degradation and promotes worldwide sustainable economic growth while opponents argue the exact opposite. Examining the local, national, and international impacts of globalization, the Handbook of Globalization and the Environment explores strategies and solutions that support healthy economic growth, protect the environment, and create a more equitable world. The book sets the stage with coverage of global environmental issues and policies. It explores international sustainable development, the evolution of global warming policy, transborder air pollution, desertification, space and the global environment, and human right to water. Building on this foundation, the editors discuss global environmental organizations and institutions with coverage of the UN's role in globalization, the trade-environment nexus, the emergence of NGOs, and an analysis of the state of global environmental knowledge and awareness from an international and comparative perspective. Emphasizing the effects of increasingly integrated global economy on the environment and society, the book examines environmental management and accountability. It addresses green procurement, provides an overview of U.S. environmental regulation and the current range of voluntary and mandatory pollution prevention mechanisms in use, explores a two-pronged approach to establishing a sustainable procurement model, and examines a collaborative community-based approach to environmental regulatory compliance. The book concludes with an analysis of controversial issues, such as eco-terrorism, North-South disputes, environmental justice, the promotion of economic growth through globalization in less developed countries, and the ability of scientists to communicate ideas so that policy makers can use science in decision making

The Economics Of Sustainable Development



Sisay Asefa "The Economics Of Sustainable Development"
W. E. Upjohn Institute | 2005-07-31 | ISBN: 0880993219 | 191 pages | PDF | 1,3 Mb

In this interesting, and accessible volume, a distinguished group of social scientists provides an economic perspective on critical issues that characterize the topic of sustainable development. In each case, they give hope that the challenges facing societies can be surmounted and millions can be lifted out of poverty by adopting policies that encourage the investment in human capital, democratic institutions, and improved market performance.