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Originally published in 1923. This book describes the working of
the exchanges, and explains post-war fluctuations. It describes
bills, documentary and blank credits, the mechanism of exchange
trading and money market; and explains inflation, floating debts,
purchasing power parity, international indebtedness and
stabilisation.
Originally published in 1926. This book explains clearly the
depreciation of the franc, the return to the gold standard and
dollar parity, inflation and deflation, the stabilization of the
mark and its effects; and the connexion between exchange rates and
prices. It describes the transfer of money abroad, bank credits,
the various methods in which documentary bills are dealt with and
foreign currencies exchanged. Based on the author's practical
experience of finance, it incorporates economic research and
contains a concise statement of Britain's debt to America, the
Dawes Reparation Plan, and the debt settlements with France and
Italy.
Having the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make
a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is
rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application
and practice. Scientists Must Speak, Second Edition, helps readers
do just that.At some point in their careers, the majority of
scientists have to stand up in front of an inquisitive audience or
board and present information. This can be a stressful experience
for many. For scientists, the experience may be further complicated
by the specialist nature of the data and the fact that most
self-help books are aimed at business or social situations.
Scientists Must Speak includes sections on: targeting your talk -
knowing your audience and how to pitch to them organizing your
presentation - aligning your points logically around a central key
theme using visual aids effectively - how to avoid a random slide
show'practice, practice, practice' - it's a rare orator that does
not need to practice taking control - preparing the room, using eye
contact, and checking the audience is with you voice and language -
developing a good speaking style, and help for those for whom
English is a second language body language - the messages your
posture, mannerisms and facial expressions convey to the audience
handling question and answer sessions - taking the fear out of
these expecting the unexpected - how to cope with unforeseen
mishaps adapting material for different situations - how to avoid
reinventing the wheel organizing a session with several speakers -
how to organize or chair sessionsWritten by authors with many
years' experience of teaching presentation techniques, this
engaging text will help readers make the best of their
presentations and remove some of the fear that makes them a
daunting prospect.
Originally published in 1926. This book explains clearly the
depreciation of the franc, the return to the gold standard and
dollar parity, inflation and deflation, the stabilization of the
mark and its effects; and the connexion between exchange rates and
prices. It describes the transfer of money abroad, bank credits,
the various methods in which documentary bills are dealt with and
foreign currencies exchanged. Based on the author's practical
experience of finance, it incorporates economic research and
contains a concise statement of Britain's debt to America, the
Dawes Reparation Plan, and the debt settlements with France and
Italy.
Originally published in 1923. This book describes the working of
the exchanges, and explains post-war fluctuations. It describes
bills, documentary and blank credits, the mechanism of exchange
trading and money market; and explains inflation, floating debts,
purchasing power parity, international indebtedness and
stabilisation.
The Entrepreneurial Rise in Southeast Asia examines the start-up
scene environments in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and
Indonesia. The contributors to this volume explore government
strategies to support start-up communities, local challenges, and
unique strengths of each country. They answer key questions framing
policy and strategic decision-making at the firm, industry,
national, and regional levels, such as: How does technological
advance occur, and what are the process and institutions involved?
Which cultural characteristics serve to promote or impede
innovation? And, in what ways is wealth distributed or
concentrated?
The Entrepreneurial Rise in Southeast Asia examines the start-up
scene environments in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and
Indonesia. The contributors to this volume explore government
strategies to support start-up communities, local challenges, and
unique strengths of each country. They answer key questions framing
policy and strategic decision-making at the firm, industry,
national, and regional levels, such as: How does technological
advance occur, and what are the process and institutions involved?
Which cultural characteristics serve to promote or impede
innovation? And, in what ways is wealth distributed or
concentrated?
Dance has proliferated in movies, television, Internet, and retail
spaces while the spiritual power of dance has also been linked with
mass consumption. Walter marries the cultural studies of dance and
the religious aspects of dance in an exploration of consumption
rituals, including rituals of being persuaded to buy products that
include dance.
Dance has proliferated in movies, television, Internet, and retail
spaces while the spiritual power of dance has also been linked with
mass consumption. Walter marries the cultural studies of dance and
the religious aspects of dance in an exploration of consumption
rituals, including rituals of being persuaded to buy products that
include dance.
The World Court Digest continues the Fontes Iuris Gentium, a series
that presents the decisions of the Permanent Court of International
Justice, up to 1990. The new volume covers the period from 1996 to
2000. All important pronouncements of the Court in its judgments
and advisory opinions, are systematically arranged under specific
topics taken from substantive and procedural international law. The
World Court Digest provides reliable access to the decisions of the
most significant international judicial organ on questions as
important as the aerial incident at Lockerbie, the crimes of
genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the use of nuclear
weapons and the use of force in the Yugoslavian context.
The World Court Digest continues the Fontes Iuris Gentium, a series that presents the decisions of the Permanent Court of International Justice, up to 1990. The new volume covers the period from 1996 to 2000. All important pronouncements of the Court in its judgments and advisory opinions, are systematically arranged under specific topics taken from substantive and procedural international law. The World Court Digest provides reliable access to the decisions of the most significant international judicial organ on questions as important as the aerial incident at Lockerbie, the crimes of genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the use of nuclear weapons and the use of force in the Yugoslavian context.
This book provides a guide to 20 years of China's stock markets. Carl Walter and Fraser Howie analyze the changes that have occurred in all areas of China's securities industry including legal, regulatory, share structure, issuers, investor base, and market performance. These topics are examined in the context of the industry's overall development to highlight the market's current situation as China enters the new century.
From village collectives in Southern China in the early 80s to the
summer 1999 share rally, To Get Rich is Glorious provides a guide
to twenty years of China's stock markets. The book analyses the
changes that have occurred in all areas of China's securities
business including legal, regulatory, share structure, issuers,
investor base and market performance. Topics are placed in the
context of the industry's overall development to highlight the
market's current situation as China enters the new century.
Having the ability to speak confidently; engage the audience; make
a clear, well-argued case; and handle any tricky situations, is
rarely a natural talent, but it can be learned through application
and practice. Scientists Must Speak: Bringing Presentations to Life
helps readers do just that. At some point in their careers, the
majority of scientists have to stand up in front of an inquisitive
audience or board and present information. This can be a stressful
experience for many. For scientists, the experience may be further
complicated by the specialist nature of the data and the fact that
most self-help books are aimed at business or social situations.
Scientists Must Speak includes sections on: * targeting your talk -
knowing your audience and how to pitch to them * organizing your
presentation - aligning your points logically around a central key
theme * using visual aids effectively - how to avoid a random slide
show *'practice, practice, practice' - it's a rare orator that does
not need to practice * taking control - preparing the room, using
eye contact, and checking the audience is with you * voice and
language - developing a good speaking style, and help for those for
whom English is a second language * body language - the messages
your posture, mannerisms and facial expressions convey to the
audience * handling question and answer sessions - taking the fear
out of these * expecting the unexpected - how to cope with
unforeseen mishaps * adapting material for different situations -
how to avoid reinventing the wheel * organizing a session with
several speakers - how to organize or chair sessions Written by
authors with many years' experience of teaching presentation
techniques, this engaging text will help readers make the best of
their presentations and remove some of the fear that makes them a
daunting prospect.
The World Court Digest presents the decisions of the International
Court of Justice. The new volume covers the period from 1991 to
1995. The pronouncements of the Court which are of importance for
international law in the judgments including separate and
dissenting opinions have been systematically arranged under
specific topics concerning substantive international law as well as
procedural international law. The World Court Digest provides the
reader with a reliable means of access to the decisions of the most
important international judicial organ concerning cases as
important as the Lockerbie-case; the question of the violation of
the genocide convention, of the nuclear test problem, to mention
only some of the most important issues.
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Ransom for a Knight. (Paperback)
Barbara Leonie Picard; Created by C Walter (Cyril Walter) 1909- Hodges
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