Global energy demand is likely to rise substantially by the mid-21st century. At the same time, the use of fossil fuels may need to be severely curtailed to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. Nuclear power is one of the few options that meet these conflicting requirements. However, its potential to do so is an issue of wide disagreement and high emotions, with balanced information hard to find. This text, the culmination of a two-year study, provides a dispassionate and objective assessment of the major disputes on the future role of this controversial fuel. Decisionmakers and their advisers, as well as proponents and opponents of the fuel, should find this book provides clarification of the main issues influencing the future of nuclear energy; relative economics, public perceptions and the process of decisionmaking, nuclear research and development, waste management, reprocessing and proliferation, nuclear safety and nuclear power and the Kyoto Protocol. In the light of the many uncertainties in the field of energy, the relevance of these issues can only continue to grow.

The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science - whether in education and training or through public funding for developing new research tools and technologies - is a crucial priority. Authors from big research laboratories/organizations, funding agencies and academia discuss how investing in science can produce societal benefits as well as identifying future challenges for scientists and policy makers. The volume cites different ways to assess the socio-economic impact of Research Infrastructures and their role as hubs of global collaboration, creativity and innovation. It highlights the different benefits stemming from fundamental research at the local, national and global level, while also inviting us to rethink the notion of "benefit" in the 21st century. Public investment is required to maintain the pace of technological and scientific advancements over the next decades. Far from advocating a radical transformation and massive expansion in funding, the authors suggest ways for maintaining a strong foundation of science and research to ensure that we continue to benefit from the outputs. The volume draws inspiration from the first "Economics of Big Science" workshop, held in Brussels in 2019 with the aim of creating a new space for dialogue and interaction between representatives of Big Science organizations, policy makers and academia. It aspires to provide useful reading for policy makers, scientists and students of science, who are increasingly called upon to explain the value of fundamental research and adopt the language and logic of economics when engaging in policy discussions.

Dead clients are bad for business, something that Tom Winter, head of security at a private Swiss bank, knows only too well. When a helicopter explosion kills a valuable client and a close colleague, Winter teams up with the mysterious Egyptian businesswoman Fatima Hakim to expose the truth behind their deaths.

Together they follow the money trail around the world and back into the Swiss mountains, the NSA watching their every move. As they start closing in on the truth, Winter and Fatima turn from being the hunters to the hunted, finding themselves in a deadly, high-stakes race against the clock.

It's no secret that stock market performance over recent years has been disappointing, to say the least -- or abysmal, to be more realistic. And when the markets go down, mutual funds go down with them. So what are Canadian investors to do?

Hedge funds are alternative investments that are designed to provide investors with strong returns during both bull and bear markets. More widely available than ever before, the popularity of hedge funds has been growing rapidly in Canada, thanks to regulatory changes and the continued poor performance of more traditional investment vehicles. But with risks and pitfalls of their own, they are often misunderstood by the average investor.

Written by two of the industry's top experts and commentators, this is the first book of its kind -- a complete guide to the hedge fund industry in Canada -- now completely revised: Includes complete coverage on: what hedge funds are and how to use them to your advantage; myths and facts about hedge funds; the difference between hedge funds and mutual funds; how to assess hedge funds and measure your risk; how to buy a hedge fund; how to apply different hedge fund styles in your portfolio; and much more.New information in this edition includes: Expanded and updated hedge fund profiles and ratings; up-to-date information on the hedge fund market in Canada; new types of funds and other innovations in the field; additional investment strategies.Features completely updated profiles and ratings of hedge funds currently available in Canada -- expanded to cover 100 funds. Each profile includes a description of the fund, information on the fund's manager, performance numbers, terms and conditions, and risk data.

"A valuable and complete update to the first edition. Miklos Nagy and Peter Beck have done it again: explaining complex financial products to everyone wanting to know more about hedge funds. After Portus, this book is a must for any advisor or investor." -- "Tom Hockin, President and CEO of The Investment Funds Institute of Canada"

""Hedge Funds for Canadians" is a thorough and highly readable look at a subject many Canadian investors probably haven't felt comfortable with. Peter Beck and Miklos Nagy have managed to take the mystery out of this relatively sophisticated investment strategy." -- "James Walker, Editor, Investment Executive"

"A useful and thorough primer on a subject of critical importance to Canadian investors." -- "Michael den Tandt, Columnist with" The Globe & Mail's Report on Business

The essays in this open access volume identify the key ingredients for success in capitalizing on public investments in scientific projects and the development of large-scale research infrastructures. Investment in science - whether in education and training or through public funding for developing new research tools and technologies - is a crucial priority. Authors from big research laboratories/organizations, funding agencies and academia discuss how investing in science can produce societal benefits as well as identifying future challenges for scientists and policy makers. The volume cites different ways to assess the socio-economic impact of Research Infrastructures and their role as hubs of global collaboration, creativity and innovation. It highlights the different benefits stemming from fundamental research at the local, national and global level, while also inviting us to rethink the notion of "benefit" in the 21st century. Public investment is required to maintain the pace of technological and scientific advancements over the next decades. Far from advocating a radical transformation and massive expansion in funding, the authors suggest ways for maintaining a strong foundation of science and research to ensure that we continue to benefit from the outputs. The volume draws inspiration from the first "Economics of Big Science" workshop, held in Brussels in 2019 with the aim of creating a new space for dialogue and interaction between representatives of Big Science organizations, policy makers and academia. It aspires to provide useful reading for policy makers, scientists and students of science, who are increasingly called upon to explain the value of fundamental research and adopt the language and logic of economics when engaging in policy discussions.

Over 400 years after William Shakespeare wrote arguably the best known play of all time, Hamlet: The Undiscovered Country picks up where Shakespeare left off. Taking characters from the original play and placing them in wholly unfamiliar surroundings, enables this story to continue into the unknown. What Happens after life? What if we were given a second chance? What would we do with the opportunity? Who would we meet, or meet again? What would we learn, if anything. And how would we handle such an extraordinary gift? In this vital and brave new world created by Stash Kirkbride and Peter Beck, one of Shakespeare's best known characters is taken on a new journey into the afterlife. He will meet many characters from Shakespeare's masterpiece, including Yorick in person for the first time, as well as Ophelia's newly discovered mother. A new play written in heightened but accessible language, by actors, for actors to explore and enjoy, and for readers and audiences to continue their fascination with one of the best known dramas in literature. Sure to provoke reaction and debate, published for the first time in World Shakespeare Year, it offers us the opportunity to enter a whole new world.

Dead clients are bad for business, something that Tom Winter, head of security at a private Swiss bank, knows only too well. When a helicopter explosion kills a valuable client and a close colleague, Winter teams up with the mysterious Egyptian businesswoman Fatima Hakim to expose the truth behind their deaths. Together they follow the money trail around the world and back into the Swiss mountains, the NSA watching their every move. As they start closing in on the truth, Winter and Fatima turn from being the hunters to the hunted, finding themselves in a deadly, high-stakes race against the clock.

Das Ingenieurwissen jetzt auch in Einzelbanden verfugbar. Elektrotechnik enthalt die fur Ingenieure und Naturwissenschaftler wesentlichen Grundlagen in kompakter Form zum Nachschlagen bereit.

VII Geleitwort Seit Jahren nehmen die Nachrichten tiber Unternehmenstibernahrnen, freundlicher oder feindli- cher Art, Fusionen, Verschmelzungen, Kaufe usw. irnmer groBeren Raurn irn Wirtschaftsteil der Zeitungen ein und zieren gelegentlich auch die Schlagzeilen der Tageszeitungen. Dabei wird mit Unternehmenswerten hantiert, als sei dies das Alltiiglichste, und wird tiber Kaufpreis- fmdungen Unterschiedlichstes behauptet mit dem Brustton der Uberzeugung, das sei in dem bzw. anderen Fall so oder so geschehen. Kurz: DaB bei Unternehmenskiiufen Bewertungs- prozesse eine Rolle spielen, ist jedem halbwegs wirtschaftlich Bedarften bekannt. Nur wie sich die Berwertungsprozesse abspielen und wie bspw. Unternehmenskiiufer beim Bewerten vor- gehen, steht nicht in den Zeitungen, Zeitschriften und Wirtschaftsperiodika. Wer mehr wissen will, muB sich intensiv umsehen, obwohl es sich doch irn Grunde urn eine "naive" Frage han- delt, wie denn das Bewertungsverhalten ist. Als originale Informationsquellen bieten sich nahe- liegend dann die Wissenschaftsrichtungen an, die sich mit den Untemehmensbewertungen als solcher insgesarnt oder teilweise befassen, namIich die sog. "Unternehmensbewertungslehre" bzw. neuerdings die "Theorie der Akquisitionen", die aufgrund der anglophilen AttitUde einiger "imagebewuBter" deutscher Betriebswirte irn deutschen Sprachraum gepuscht wird, was sich auch in entsprechendem PapierausstoB niederschlagt. Wtirde man sich als junger, angehender Forscher an "erfahrene" betriebswirtschaftliche Kolle- gen wenden mit der Frage, wo denn in der BWL etwas "Theoretisches" tiber die Bewer- tungspraxis bei Unternehmenskaufen zu erfahren sei, so wtirden diese ebenfalls - wenn sie auf dem Stand der Dinge bzw. der Literatur sind - auf die Theorie der Akquisition bzw.

THE VOICE OF FAITH explores the sermons and writings of New England divine, Jonathan Edwards, and draws a comprehensive picture of his theology of prayer. Starting with a foundation of who God is-his character and attributes-author Peter Beck illustrates why Edwards believed God would hear the prayers of his people. He also examines Edwards's view of Christ, the work of the Spirit and the nature of man. Interspersed are three external biographies that set the historical and theological scene in which Edwards was writing.

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THE VOICE OF FAITH explores the sermons and writings of New England divine, Jonathan Edwards, and draws a comprehensive picture of his theology of prayer. Starting with a foundation of who God is-his character and attributes-author Peter Beck illustrates why Edwards believed God would hear the prayers of his people. He also examines Edwards's view of Christ, the work of the Spirit and the nature of man. Interspersed are three external biographies that set the historical and theological scene in which Edwards was writing.