Spreadsheet Modeling in the Fundamentals of Investments Book and CD-ROM

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Where is the CD?.......2003-04-23

the book looks pretty good but i was wondering what heppened with the CD that comes with the book, if anyone knows please let me know

Should be required at school.......2001-08-18

This workbook is truly the strongest complement to the classroom. It allows the student to flesh out the theoretical concept while building an important skill set for anyone who wants a career in finance. A wise investment...looking forward to the new titles coming out in the fall!

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This book focuses on the impact of the introduction of the First Bank of the United States (1791-1811) on the nascent financial system. The Bank dominated the financial scene of early America. Its prestigious list of clients included the United States Treasury, which deposited the bulk of the nation's money in the vaults of the Bank in return for various banking services.

The stage is set by describing the background events of 1791: Treasury Secretary Hamilton's Bank Report and Congress's reaction, the script bubble for Bank shares, and the choosing of board members and their decision to create nationwide branches. The Bank's headquarters commenced business on December 12, 1791. New evidence shows how the Bank strongly affected the economy within two months of opening its doors, initially by flooding the market with its paper and then by sharply reversing course and curtailing liquidity. While the added liquidity helped initially to push a bull market in securities higher, the subsequent drain caused the Panic of 1792 by forcing speculators to sell their stocks. The role of early central banking is discussed in light of the Panic, the Bank, and the U.S. Treasury Department. Evidence is presented that points to a new interpretation: the Treasury Secretaries played the role of the Central Banker and the Bank acted the part of the Central Bank. There was continuity in the mindsets, dialogues and actions of the Treasury Secretaries, leading to a conclusion that early U.S. financial policy makers developed an operational central banking thought and procedures during the era of the First Bank. The financial implications of Bank policy on several historical events during the 1790's are examined. By focusing on specific times when the board directed a change in loan policy, new conclusions are drawn with respect to the Bank's impact on the credit markets and its central banking role. This book adds clarity to the ongoing historical debates about the behavior of the early U.S. economy and its credit markets by examining the institution which was at the center of the American business world at that time.

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Great.......2001-11-15

Mr. Cowen provides great depth and analysis about an often ignored period of US history. Despite the apparent boring subject matter, the book is quite entertaining. On my recent vacation, I took this book, Harry Potter and Bill O'Reilly's "No Spin Zone." Believe it or not this was the book I could not put down on the beach.

This book rocks!.......2001-04-30

A masterstroke of economic insight.Cowen's attention to detail is unsurpassed and will leave you breathless. Goodbye Paul Erdman - Hello David J. Cowen. A must read if ever there was one.

*The* Best Book on *The* Most Important Bank.......2000-10-29

Hands down this is *the* best book on *the* most important early bank in U.S. history, the Bank of the United States, or BUS. The brainchild Alexander Hamilton, one of the greatest minds in financial history, the BUS was by far the largest early US bank in terms of market cap and reach; it was the only chartered bank that could branch across state lines. Although owned by private persons, the BUS, in conjunction with the US Treasury, functioned as a central bank. Cowen convincingly argues that it did a great job, thwarting a panic in 1792, stopping inflation later in the decade, and serving as a lender of last resort in the early nineteenth century. Cowen also carefully traces the early history of the BUS, from its hot IPO, through its development under long-time president Thomas Willing, through its emergence as a central bank, to its eventual demise at the hands of radical agrarian politicians.

Based on the BUS's balance sheets, and what must have been years of painstaking archival research, _Origins and Impact_ is virtually irrefutable. Historians, economists, public policymakers, and Wall Street bankers will all enjoy, and learn from, this important, provocative, original book.

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Mitchell V. Hughes
John J. Sullivan
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Mitchell v. Hughes: Problems and case file
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Surfactants and Interfacial Phenomena Milton J. Rosen Bridging the gap between purely theoretical aspects of surface chemistry and the purely empirical experience of the industrial technologist, this book applies theoretical surface chemistry to understanding the action of surfactants in modifying interfacial phenomena. It surveys the structural types of commercially available surfactants and discusses interfacial phenomena, the physicochemical principles underlying the action of surfactants in each phenomenon, and the effect of structural changes in the surfactants and environmental changes on their action. Tables of data on various interfacial properties of surfactants, compiled and calculated from the latest scientific literature, are included. 1978 304 pp. An Introduction to Clay Colloid Chemistry, 2nd Ed. H. van Olphen This book provides valuable guidance in research and design efforts by giving a clear understanding of principles and concepts of colloid chemistry as applied to clay systems. Updated and enlarged, this edition includes new information on surface characterization and adsorption mechanisms; recent results in the area of clay-organic interaction—the intercalation and intersalation of kaolinite minerals; and increased attention to the possible role of clays in biological evolution. 1977 318 pp. Physicochemical Processes for Water Quality Control Walter J. Weber, Jr. Focusing on physicochemical rather than biological processes, this book presents a comprehensive treatise on the treatment of municipal and industrial water and wastewater. All of the physicochemical processes important to municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment—coagulation, filtration, membrane processes, chemical oxidation, and others—are included and each is covered thoroughly from principle through application. To maintain a high level of expertise, contributions have been incorporated from specialists actively involved in research or engineering applications in each area considered. 1972 640 pp.

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Ralph K. Iler is a scientific genius!!.......2002-07-02

Ok, I just had to write this review to even out the other one. This literally a whole life's work on silica. It deserves 5 stars, if not more!!

Like the Title says, It covers everything: true silica solutions (e.g. monosilicic acid); polymerisation of silica networks; colloidal aggregation (gel formation); surface chemistry (Si-OH bonding), etc. The most relevant section to me was the colloidal aggregation and silanol groups, since my PhD is on opal. But it definitely won't take the place of the appropriate scientific journal articles to your specific field of study. Consider it a damn good intro to silicate chemistry. The whole book is easily understood, because there aren't too many formulae (which tend to cause discontinuities in texts). Just the information that you need on silica.

It has loads of figures (for example: effect of pH or temperature on gel formation), and you will often see them reprinted in various science papers - even today (they're that good). It isn't one of those symposium-type books; this is the only book of its kind.

The only thing is the price. If you want your very own copy, you'll have to cough up [a lot of money]. Let's face it, if you're researching silica: you're going to need this book. Either you'll have to allocate some of your research fund, or you might consider borrowing it from your local library.

A Classic.......2000-05-21

This book has 7 chapters, and is an update of the 1955 edition. It is a comprehensive overview of inorganic silica chemistry up until 1979 and is full of information; each chapter has 200 to 400 references (5*). However, I have always been mystified by the organization of the material within the chapters, and have never found this to be an easy book to use to find information quickly (1*). However, because of its comprehensiveness, it is a necessary book for anyone who practices inorganic silica chemistry. (It's the ONLY book of its type! 20 years, and no competition! Another update is sorely needed) A complementary, more modern book on silica chemistry is the "Better Ceramics through Chemistry - Sol-Gel Silica" compilation by Brinker and Scherer. Both of these books are geared towards researchers, rather than use as texts.

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' The Emancipatory City is a wonderful addition to a growing literature on the public culture of the city. In these spaces, tolerance and intolerance, difference and indifference, transgressions, resistances, and playful spontaneity erupt to give texture to urban life. The book broadens our gaze and deepens our understanding of how cities enable people to express themselves and be free' - Robert A Beauregard, New School University, New York

Who are cities for? What kinds of societies might they most democratically embody? And, how can cities be emancipatory sites?

The ambivalent status of urban space in terms of emancipation, democratisation, justice and citizenship is central to recent work in urban geography, "new" cultural geography, critical geography and postmodern planning, as well as literature on urban social justice, public space and the politics of identity.

Seeking alternative and progressive visions of the emancipatory city through an exploration of the tensions and possibilities between the freedoms and constraints offered by the city, the authors of The Emancipatory City? build on this wealth of current perspectives to present an critical analysis of urban experience.

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Arising from a workshop, this book surveys the physics of ultracold atoms and molecules taking into consideration the latest research on ultracold phenomena, such as Bose Einstein condensation and quantum computing. Several reputed authors provide an introduction to the field, covering recent experimental results on atom and molecule cooling as well as the theoretical treatment.

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Growin' Up in '45 captures the nostalgic lure of a bygone era. Recalling the hilarious antics of a group of adventuresome teenagers and their care-free attitudes, Max Geyer has created a great blend of characters.

A semi-autobiographical sketch of the author's childhood adventures, the story takes place in a small town in Indiana. This naturally resourceful band of youthful boys, ranging in age from 13 to 15 years, is able to find excitement in their small town, and complicate their lives in the process.

Their experiences range from high adventure to total terror, and lead them into many hilarious situations.

Without a doubt, the life-changing experiences encountered during 1945 significantly accelerated the "growin' up" process for these young men.

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Their experiences range from high adventure to total terror, and lead them into many hilarious situations.

Without a doubt, the life-changing experiences encountered during 1945 significantly accelerated the "growin' up" process for these young men.

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Absolutely Delightful!.......2000-10-21

Kept you on the edge of your seat wondering what the boys would get into next. Sometimes exciting, sometimes even scary - always funny - the story is a perfect description of "Boys will be boys!" If babyboomers ever wondered what their fathers were like "growing up," this is a must-read. Thank you, Max, for sharing the hopes and dreams - and hilarious antics - of the boys in '45. A delightful read from cover to cover!

Great read! Laugh out loud moments!.......2000-05-12

Growin' Up in '45 is a about a group of rowdy, adventuresome boys growing up in a by-gone era. Their imaginative ways of keeping themselves entertained will have you laughing out loud! Would love to see this in film!

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What ever became of Joshua Chamberlain's siblings; sister Sarah and brothers Horace,Tom, & John? This book tells you the story of the family overshadowed by their famous brother.

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Verma.......2006-11-10

The Ghosts of Gettysburg series is very interesting. Mark Nesbitt is a great author.

Mark Nesbitt is the best!.......2003-03-04

I have read all of Mark's books, and highly recommend them! We visited Gettysburg last year, and while we didn't see any apparitions (or I don't think we did), his books were very informative! His Ghosts of Gettysburg tour is also high on our 'redo' list!

If it's Gettysburg history you want, this series is for you!!!

Buy 'em all!.......2002-09-05

Former Park Ranger Mark Nesbitt has over the years gathered many ghost stories from other park rangers, visitors and people who live in the area. Nesbitt tries to gather factual data on the stories he receives so he can offer a background as to why these ghost stories may have evolved. His stories are usually quite interesting and do not just talk about battlefield soldiers, civilians alike are also involved in famous ghost stories in Gettysburg! Buy all 5 books, there worth it! Each has many short stories that are easy and fun to read.

enjoyable.......2002-03-10

I ordered books 1 through 4 last year, and it took me a little
more than a week to read all of them. Even if you're not
interested in ghosts, the historical accounts of the areas in
which the stories took place is quite interesting. I like the
4 books so much that I'm afraid to lend them out for fear of not
seeing them again. I'm looking forward to book 5. If you like
both civil war history and ghost stories, you won't regret reading these little gems.

enjoyable.......2002-03-10

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Thank God, Ms. Weaver got this published!.......1998-10-09

A welcome addition to CW sources. Weaver does an excellent job filling in the background and the epilogue. The actual diary takes up less than half the pages, but they are intriguing nonetheless. Daniels is a true hero toiling in the heat and humidity of the Gulf Coast against the prejudice of other Union officers and soldiers. He can be inspiring at times.

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Could Pilkey be the Messiah of the U.S. Coastal Zone?.......1999-01-21

Definately not. Mr. Pilkey, Please get the facts straight. Lets look deeper into the issues and bring the Human factor to its level of actual importance.

East coast marine shells;: Descriptions of shore mollusks together with many living below tide mark, from Maine to Texas inclusive, especially Florida, ... than one thousand drawings and photographs,

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East coast marine shells;: Descriptions of shore mollusks together with many living below tide mark, from Maine to Texas inclusive, especially Florida, ... than one thousand drawings and photographs,
Maxwell Smith
Manufacturer: Edwards Brothers, inc
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In just the last few years, behavioral ecologists have begun to address issues in conservation biology. This volume is the first attempt to link these disciplines formally. Here leading researchers explore current topics in conservation biology and discuss how behavioral ecology can contribute to a greater understanding of conservation problems and conservation intervention programs. In each chapter, the authors identify a conservation issue, review the ways it has been addressed, review behavioral ecological data related to it, including their own, evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the behavioral ecological approach, and put forward specific conservation recommendations. The chapters juxtapose different studies on a wide variety of taxonomic groups. A number of common themes emerge, including the ways in which animal mating systems affect population persistence, the roles of dispersal and inbreeding avoidance for topics such as reserve design and effective population size, the key role of humans in conservation issues, and the importance of baseline data for conservation monitoring and modeling attempts. Each chapter sheds new light on conservation problems, generates innovative avenues of interdisciplinary research, and shows how conservation-minded behavioral ecologists can apply their expertise to some of the most important questions we face today.

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