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With more and more physicists and physics students exploring the possibility of utilizing their advanced math skills for a career in the finance industry, this much-needed book quickly introduces them to fundamental and advanced finance principles and methods.

Quantitative Finance for Physicists provides a short, straightforward introduction for those who already have a background in physics. Find out how fractals, scaling, chaos, and other physics concepts are useful in analyzing financial time series. Learn about key topics in quantitative finance such as option pricing, portfolio management, and risk measurement. This book provides the basic knowledge in finance required to enable readers with physics backgrounds to move successfully into the financial industry.

* Short, self-contained book for physicists to master basic concepts and quantitative methods of finance
* Growing fieldmany physicists are moving into finance positions because of the high-level math required
*Draws on the author's own experience as a physicist who moved into a financial analyst position

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With more and more physicists and physics students exploring the possibility of utilizing their skills in the finance industry, this much-needed book quickly introduces you to financial principles and methods. This book provides a short, straightforward introduction to those who already have the background in physics. Learn about option pricing, fractals, time series analysis, and other phenomena as they relate to actual problems in finance. Use this book to develop a solid foundation in finance to move into the financial industry. * Short, self-contained book for physicists to master basic concepts and quantitative methods of finance * Growing field -- many physicists are moving into finance positions because of the high-level math required *Draws on the author's own experience as a physicist who moved into a financial analyst position

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needs revisions.......2007-02-21

I'm also a physicist and larval quantitative finance geek. I bought this book upon my last round of job hunting. This book is pretty obviously the "crib notes" that Dr. Schmidt took in preparing himself for Wall Street interviews, and, IMO, it is a pretty good example of this. I myself have a very similar volume, though I did not have the foresight to do it all in LaTeX as he probably did; I stuck mine in a little moleskine notebook as I was reading other books. I encourage anyone looking for a job outside their original field to construct their own version of such a notebook. This is particularly useful in learning the basics of a complicated field like quantitative finance.

I did not find it a particularly valuable pedagogical tool. There are many useful chapters, and knowing everything in them would be very useful (and impressive) on a job interview. But the chapters were too sparse, and the problem sets too narrow to actually learn from. You can read the words and get the basic idea, but, there isn't enough in the way of examples and "meaty dialog" to really absorb the information. One will need supplimental texts on virtually every useful chapter to actually cover the material presented. Of course, if you already know it, this book is a convenient and useful reference to thumb through to refresh your memory. Also, some things which I at least consider important are not emphasized as much as some things which I consider trivia. One of the difficulties with studying this stuff is knowing what is important.

I also disagree with some of his chapters being included at all. Agent based models seem unlikely to come up in an interview, unless you're interviewing for a very innovative and cutting edge position. In the latter case, the chances are pretty good that you already are very conversant in agent-based models and some kind of statistical physics, and you don't need his introduction. I suppose it might make a good talking point to have seen the idea somewhere, even in a brief explanation. The same applies for the section on chaos theory. Maybe someone out there has some models which touch on the physics of chaos. Will his chapter help you to get such a job? No, it will not. "Chaos theory" (and nonlinear dynamics, as the chapter is called) is a vast subject, and he barely defines it here, let alone shows how it might be useful in quantitative finance. What might have been interesting is a treatment of how chaotic models might be modeled in the ARIMA or GARCH time series frameworks he introduces in previous chapters. Finally, he included a chapter on Fractals which is probably even more useless than the chapters on chaos and agent models.

That said, it is a valuable slim reference. It would be more valuable if it included commentary on the subjects I mentioned and/or more and deeper problem sets. I suppose it could go in a more pedagogical direction, or more of a reference book direction in future editions. I look forward to reading them, and using them to keep my own personal version of "the physicist's compleat notebook on finance" up to date.

useful reference.......2006-03-12

This is a good introduction for a Science major who is willing to grasp the basic concepts in Econophysics and Mathematical Finance. This concise book can prepare a reader to the MBA-level text-books on finance. Two chapters, on scaling in finance and agent-based modeling, are of particular interest being the balanced reviews of recent research dispersed in periodic literature. This material describes the dynamic and exciting field of Econophysics where the most important results may be yet waiting to be found. I recommend this books to my students and they, too, find it very useful.
Joseph Malinsky, Professor of Physics, Graduate Center CUNY

Questionable value.......2005-07-23

I found many errors in the book. It is far from being mathematically rigorous. Good as a general overview.

Nicely Crafted Econophysics.......2005-01-20

WHAT amazes me most in this nicely crafted presentation of hot topics in econometrics, mathematical finance, econophysics, and agent-based modeling is how the selection of topics is well-informed and how these pour out smoothly.
I will recommend this book to my own financial economics students as an up-to-date, quick-reference companion to classes and the lab.

The author holds a PhD in Physics, as one might presume. And he needed a manual like this one when he first got a job of financial data analyst. So he later on decided to write a book primarily intended to reach the audience of "physicists who want to work on Wall Street yet have not bothered to read anything about finance". Yet I think the book should be of interest to the financial community at large, academics and practitioners. Great stuff.

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The scale and variety of acts of religious intolerance evident in so many countries today are of enormous contemporary concern. This timely study attempts a thorough and systematic analysis of both Universal and European practice. The standards applicable to freedom of religion are subjected to a detailed critique, and their development and implementation within the UN is distinguished from that within Strasbourg, in order to discern trends and obstacles to their advancement.

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Fliegel overviews and summarizes research on the spread of innovations through rural populations. The volume gives detailed attention to the development and utilization of diffusion research from the 1940s to 1970 and traces the creation of the classical model for explaining the spread of innovations. Because the classical model seemed inadequate when applied to the diffusion of innovations in lesser-developed countries after World War II, the model changed to accommodate new research. The book notes the role of diffusion research in developing countries after the second world war, the change of the classical model to include socioeconomic conditions peculiar to these countries, and the growth and development of diffusion research to the present day. The first part of the book provides an historical survey of diffusion research through 1970. The chapters in this section discuss the discovery of diffusion as a patterned process, the development of the classical model to explain diffusion as an information transfer, and the implementation of diffusion research in developing countries after 1945. The second part, devoted to recent trends, includes chapters on the further development and refinement of the classical model, the revival of interest in diffusion research, and the modern emphasis on conservation-oriented innovations rather than on ones that enhance production. An extensive bibliography concludes this comprehensive study.

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This practical, comprehensive text will feature concise chapters pertinent to bioterrorism, infectious disease, microbiology, virology, public health, epidemiology, disaster medicine and will serve as a practical guide for situation-specific disasters (whether natural or man-made); recognize what injuries or illnesses to expect; provide proactive guidelines to define specific diseases; and give a guide of appropriate personnel protective equipment during these large-scale emergencies. It would be an essential companion to any individual who is either interested or currently working in any of the aforementioned fields.

It's a Disaster! ...And What Are YOU Gonna Do About It? (3rd Edition)

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It's a Disaster! ...And What Are YOU Gonna Do About It? (3rd Edition)
Bill Liebsch , and Janet Liebsch
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Fedhealth's new 3rd Edition was expanded 44 pages to accommodate many new topics and enhancements. Two key additions include 24 new pages in the TERRORISM topic covering cyber, biological, chemical and radiological threats with tips on what citizens should be aware of during these types of incidents. Also, APPENDIX A - U.S. Department of Homeland Security was expanded to include the District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency's "Terrorist Threat Advisory System" with suggestions for Residents and Businesses. (In other words, each color-code now has many tips on what family members and business owners should be aware of and doing at each threat level - along with standard list of what federal agencies should be doing at each color.)

The entire manual was reorganized so the information flows easier for consumers. Section 1 now has all Family information, checklists, Emergency Plan templates, and suggestions for Kits (both Disaster Kits to "grab and go" during a disaster situation and First Aid Kits). Section 2 now contains all disaster topics (from Avalanches to Winter Storms) but all BEFORE tips are 2-color format like DURING and AFTER tips in previous Editions. Some other additions include Air Quality Mitigation (i.e. tips on carbon monoxide, mold & radon), Household Chemical emergencies, Safford-Simpson Scale with storm surge data (for hurricanes), Fujita Scale (for tornadoes), plus many others. Section 3 has all Basic First Aid tips now (from Bites & Stings to Strokes) along with some new topics like West Nile, ticks, and SARs. Section 4 still contains American and Canadian Red Cross information plus U.S. and Canadian Federal, Provincial, and State Emergency Contact information for citizens. There are also many new "Additional Resources & Web sites" with some specific ones flagged for Educators, Schools, & Kids. The more the public is prepared for a disaster, the less strain it places on North American First Responders. This manual helps families and individuals "be aware… be prepared… and have a plan" for most types of emergencies, first aid needs, and natural or man-made disasters before they strike. It provides an excellent easy-to-use resource for all family members… from children to seniors.

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Prepare to Survive any Disaster!.......2000-11-25

This is an outstanding guide. It brings together emergency preparedness and immediate action. Bill and Janet have painstakingly researched all facets of the most likely injuries to occur in a disaster situation. This is a must have resource guide because we know that in a major disaster situation local emegency services are beyond overtaxed and help may not show for hours or days. The second half of the book on preparedness steps are divided by specific types of disasters - hurricane, earthquake, etc. The guides, information, and just plain common sense solutions will save lives. I wish I'd had this book during Hurricane Fran in North Carolina and Hurricane Georges in Puerto Rico. With my flashlight, NOAA radio, canned food, and "It's a Disaster" book, I'll be ready for the next one. Buy one for yourself and one for everybody you care about.

Vaccines, Therapeutics, and Pronhylaxis for Selected Biological Warfare Agents. (Dermatologic Therapy).("Medical Management of Biological Casualties Handbook"): An article from: Skin & Allergy News

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on November 1, 2001. The length of the article is 1169 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Handbook of Bioterrorism And Disaster Medicine

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This survey of the ancient levels of lakes, rivers and the sea, as well as changes in the compositions of stalagmites and sediments reveals an astonishing correlation of climate changes with the emergence and collapse of civilizations in the Middle East. Each warm period has been characterized by aridization, economic crisis and mass migration, whereas cold periods brought abundant rain, prosperity and settlement in the arid lands. The authors conclude that climate change has been the decisive factor in the history surrounding the origins of the "cradle of civilization".

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Climate Change - Environment and Civilization in the Middle East [A book review from: Journal of Archaeological Science]

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Polarization and Correlation Phenomena in Atomic Collisions: A Practical Theory Course bridges the gap between traditional courses in quantum mechanics and practical investigations. The authors' goal is to guide students in training their ability to perform theoretical calculations of polarization and correlation characteristics of various processes in atomic collisions.
The book provides a concise description of the density matrix and statistical tensor formalism and presents a general approach to the description of angular correlation and polarization phenomena. It illustrates an application of the angular momentum technique to a broad variety of atomic processes.
The book contains derivations of the most important expressions for observable quantities in electron-atom and ion-atom scattering, including that for polarized beams and/or polarized targets, in photo-induced processes, autoionization and cascades of atomic transitions.
Spin-polarization and angular distributions of the reaction products are described, including the angular correlations in different types of coincidence measurements. The considered processes exemplify the general approach and the number of examples can be easily extended by a reader. The book supplies researchers, both theoreticians and experimentalists with a collection of helpful formulae and tables, and can serve as a reference book.
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Polarization and Correlation Phenomena in Atomic Collisions: A Practical Theory Course (Physics of Atoms and Molecules)

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Alexei N. Grum-Grzhimailo, N. M. Kabachnik Vsevold V. Balashov
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In telling the story of the duel that killed Aleksandr Pushkin, Russia's great poet, writer Serena Vitale does something more exciting than simply putting together a biographical chronology of the man's life. In place of the usual plod through life and works, Vitale focuses on the extraordinary events of the end of Pushkin's life, and works backwards and sideways, as it were, to provide a quirkily rich portrait of the man. She is successful in part because she writes like a novelist instead of an ordinary biographer and she makes connections and assessments worthy of the lively mind of Pushkin himself. Take, for instance, the book's title: an anecdote about Pushkin's clothing noted by a contemporary ("Pushkin's bekesh was missing a button at the back, at waist height ... clearly they were not looking after him") leads Vitale not into contemplation of the adequacy of the many servants who attended the poet, but rather into the way the missing button "resembles the stress accent that suddenly breaks loose from the iamb and vanishes into the void" in a typical Pushkinian line of verse. Pushkin's Button is bursting at the seams with surprising and illuminating perspectives such as this. --Adam Roberts

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One of the Most Innovative Biographies I've Read.......2003-08-07

In her excellent _Pushkin's Button_, Serena Vitale doesn't attempt an exhaustive biography of the Russia's most famous poet. She limits herself to describing the puzzling and distressing events of the last year of his life, and in my opinion succeeds wonderfully. From the very beginning, Vitale creates a sense of suspense, excitement, and atmosphere by quoting from contemporary diplomatic dispatches. You'd think this could be dry; instead the effect is electrifying, giving the reader the sense of the scandal and distress that these reports spread to all the courts of Europe (in an age before television and email).

Having shown us how the story will end, Vitale next builds up her narrative piece by piece, sketching out not just a chronology of events but also the culture of the court at St. Petersburg. We feel privy to drawing-room conversations, summer balls that last until the early hours, state dinners and royal ceremonies. We're also ushered into Pushkin's household, a place so real you feel you can see its interior, and whose inhabitants you come to know. But Vitale has not written the kind of history that impinges on fiction's territory. There are no reconstructed conversations here; everything is documented. It is true that she sometimes speculates about the parties' possible motives, but when she does so she clearly indicates to the reader that she is exploring possibilities, offering her opinion and her opinion alone. Indeed, without Vitale's thoughtful insights, the book would be impoverished; having the benefit of her experience and immersion in the material is essential.

I strongly disagree with the previous reviewer about Vitale's style, which is hardly that of "Vanity Fair." Vitale is a serious Italian historian, well-versed in the period and the subject, and she has done impressive original research. The cache of letters she discovers is _not_ intended to reveal to us that Georges d'Anthes was shallow; in fact, Vitale's contention throughout the book is that d'Anthes has been maligned by history, blamed for the death of Russia's great man when responsibility did not lie solely with him, or even with Pushkin's beautiful wife (and d'Anthes purported paramour) Natalia, but also with Pushkin himself, whose actions in those last months troubled and distressed his friends. Luckily, there's no law that says history must be written without verve and flair. Vitale in Pushkin's Button has managed to pull off a nearly impossible task: to write a popular history that's not only an insightful and innovative piece of scholarship, but also a compelling and beautifully-written story.

Potential Interest, but Goes Nowhere.......2002-07-04

This book is full of interesting subject matter. Pushkin, the founding father of Russian Literature and its most exemplary poet, is a fascinating figure, embodying the enigmatic Russian soul and character. He was the ultimate Romantic outsider. His African descent was the subject of behind-the-back snickering at the court of Nicholas I. He was, however, held in great esteem as a writer by his contemporaries, yet he did not achieve his heroic status until after his death. It is his death (at the relatively young age of 38) in a duel with the French dandy, George D'Anthes, that is the primary subject of Serena Vitale's investigation.

The main drawbacks to Pushkin's Button are stylistic. Instead of marshaling her facts and presenting them in a forthright manner, Vitale instead resorts to a kind of breathy, gossip-laden, Dominick Dunne for "Vanity Fair," type exercise. She also scatters tidbits of information that she claims will have some significant import later in the story, yet in most instances, this turns out not to be the case. If she is trying to write a mystery, there are way too many red herrings. She claims that a series of letters found in a trunk in Paris in 1989 and viewed for the first time by her, reveal some startling information concerning the events leading up to the duel. Written by D'Anthes to his patron Barron Heeckeren (the Dutch Ambassador to Russia, who later adopted D'Anthes and may have had a more-than-fatherly love for his charge), they convey nothing particularly startling. To those familiar with the background behind the main characters, the fact that the letters reveal that D'Anthes and Heeckeren were shallow, supercilious hedonists is hardly news. Though she constantly hints that "all will be revealed," concerning the identity of the perpetrator of the "cuckold letters" that were disseminated amongst the Petersburg aristocracy, and that directly led Pushkin to challenge D'Anthes to the fatal duel, the identity behind the letters is never established. This is but one example of myriad unsubstantial queries the author leaves hanging.

For those looking for a more carefully reasoned, and infinitely better written book that covers much of the same material, I would recommend Henri Troyat's biography of Pushkin. Troyat, unlike Vitale, doesn't engage in empty conjecture and he has a thorough understanding of Russian history and literature, as he has authored several great biographies, ranging from Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, Tolstoy, Elizabeth II, Alexander I, etc.

Literary Whydunnit.......2000-05-04

In her work on the events surrounding the duel that killed famed Russian writer Pushkin, Vitale weaves a literary web of both his contemporaries' accounts of the events leading up to the duel and its repercussions, and the often tangled motives of the players and those who reported their actions. Similar in its reconstruction techniques to Charles Nichols' "The Reckoning" (dealing with the murder of Christopher Marlowe), "Pushkin's Button" reads like a great mystery, and a window onto upper class Russian society of the day

It reads like a novel!.......1999-08-20

A stunning tour de force of scholarship and literary style. Truly a suspenseful page-turner, somehow not slowed down by the author's use of liberal quotations from primary sources. Some of the credit must go to the translator, Anna Goldstein.

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Pushkin's Button
Serena trans. Ann Goldstein and Jon Rothschild Vitale
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Serena (transl. from the Italian by Ann Goldstein and Jon Rothschild) Vitale
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