This book introduces the fundamentals of financial mathematics.

It begins with a discussion of simple and compound interest and then establishes the important concepts of effective and equivalent effective interest rates. Subsequent chapters discuss the applications of annuities to practical problems regarding the saving of money and repayment of loans. The notion of using net present value and internal rate of return to distinguish between two different investment opportunities is presented.

The concluding chapters of the book take a brief look at the use of differential and integral calculus in financial mathematics. Each chapter includes numerous worked examples that are solved with the aid of a financial calculator where applicable.

The possibility of treating cancer, a disease frequently defined by
genetic defects, by introducing genes that target these very
alterations has generated tremendous enthusiasm. This enthusiasm,
however, has been tempered by an increasing number of obstacles to
successful therapy, including vector systems that do not reach systemic
metastases, therapeutic genes with redundant mechanisms allowing for
cellular resistance, and toxicities in clinical trials that result in
premature closure. The three comprehensive sections of this volume
present currently available cancer gene therapy techniques, with
specific attention to these trouble spots. Part I describes the various
aspects of gene delivery including vehicles, or vectors, and their
respective characteristics and production methods. In Part II, the
contributors discuss strategies and targets for the treatment of
cancer, including methods for cell-death therapies, correction of
underlying genetic defects at the molecular level, and activation of
the immune system or tumor microenvironment. The contributors provide a
succinct framework for understanding the basic underlying oncogenic
changes, which encourages the development of vectors engineered to
exploit these gene mutations through selective spread of the vector in
tumor cells with the specific changes. Finally, in Part III, experts in
clinical gene therapy trials discuss the difficulties inherent in
bringing gene therapy treatment for cancer to the clinic, and principal
investigators present gene therapy approaches in the clinical testing
stage and the results that have reached the stage ofclinical
testing.of these trials.

A comprehensive look at the innovations, applications, and best practices of Islamic finance

Islamic-compliant finance is transacted in every major world financial center, and the need for information on the topic in light of its global reach has grown exponentially. As an expert in this field, author Karen Hunt-Ahmed understands the intricacies of this area of the capital markets. Now, along with the help of a number of experienced contributors, she skillfully addresses Islamic finance from the perspective of practitioners, examining issues in wealth management, contract law, private equity, asset management, and much more.

Engaging and accessible, "Contemporary Islamic Finance" skillfully explains the practices and innovations of Islamic finance in everything from banking and real estate to private equity, asset management, and many other areas. It is intended to be the go-to resource for both Muslims as well as non-Muslims with an interest in the subject. Divided into three comprehensive parts, it will put you in a better position to understand, and excel at, this important endeavor.Introduces you to the history, legal structures, and basic financial contracts in the industryHighlights the various issues facing contemporary Islamic finance practitioners, and details their significance in the contemporary financial and cultural environmentIncludes case studies of United States-based transactions and related challenges and successes

Filled with in-depth insights and expert advice, this detailed analysis of "Contemporary Islamic Finance" will help you gain a firm understanding of how effective this proven approach can be.

This issue of Surgical Oncology Clinics of North America, guest edited by Dr. Kelly Hunt, is devoted to Breast Cancer. Dr. Hunt has assembled expert authors to review the following topics: Tomosynthesis in breast cancer imaging: how does it fit into preoperative evaluation and surveillance?; Lobular breast cancer: different disease, different algorithms?; Hypofractionated radiation therapy in breast conserving therapy; Oncoplastic breast reconstruction: should all patients be considered?; Neoadjuvant endocrine therapy: who benefits most?; Breast cancer disparities: how can we leverage genomics to improve outcomes?; Anatomy and breast cancer staging: is it still relevant?; When does atypical ductal hyperplasia require surgical intervention?; Surgical intervention for lymphedema; Are there alternative strategies in the local management of DCIS?; Genetic testing and genetic counseling: what is standard of care?; Molecular subtypes and local-regional control of breast cancer; Intraoperative margin assessment in breast cancer management; Triple negative breast cancer: who should receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy?; and more!

Now in this, its second edition, this fully revised clinical guidebook is an essential resource for the practitioner, allowing quick, authoritative access to the latest and best in multimodality therapies. Topics covered in this volume include everything from screening for early detection of breast cancer, through diagnostic radiology and ultrasonography, to post-treatment rehabilitation, symptom management and quality of life. Two new chapters on molecular prognostic and predictive markers, and sexuality and fertility issues in women with breast cancer, have been added. This is the 7th volume in the M.D. Anderson Cancer Care Series, featuring the best standard treatment protocols from the experts at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Engaged Persuasion in a Post-Truth World provides an innovative approach to inspire students' interest in persuasive communication in today's ever-evolving world. The book moves beyond theory and addresses new media, engaged citizenship, and deconstructing messages in a post-truth world to deepen students' exploration of persuasion. This multi-disciplinary, research-driven textbook highlights contemporary studies in persuasion. It covers the dynamics of persuasion, including important source, receiver, and message components while also exploring the effects of persuasive communication on receivers' attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviors. Students examine the application of persuasive communication concepts and theories to their lives in multiple contemporary contexts, such as campus, residence, workplace, classroom, and online communities. Unique themes explored in the book include the application of contemporary persuasion theory and research to the post-truth era, the influence of new media on persuasive communication, and how students can use persuasion to become civically engaged and advance the common good. A highly relevant and wholly original approach, Engaged Persuasion in a Post-Truth World is an exemplary text for courses in persuasive communication.

David Lee The blood of "my will" is an adventure packed, and inspirational book about family and relationships. David Lee takes a look into what most teenagers grow up subjected to in today's peer pressures. David Lee uniquely shows how people of faith still fall into the tragedy's and mishaps of today's world. Three best friends struggle to make a connection between the God their parents praise and the God they can't see. A father who ignores his son only to hide behind his love of God, a mother left to raise her children alone due to a murderous husband, and a man of God who can't decide if he can be committed to only having one woman in his life while his wife drifts into depression. Three families, and three teenage best friends, who are left to wonder the streets of the big city hungry for adventure and starving for attention. Adultery, sibling rivalry, and drugs and alcohol all make up the chemistry of David Lee The blood of "my will." Deception and murder leads to a point where one must choose to turn their faith to God, or fall further into the cycle of vengeance, death, and hate.

David Lee The blood of "my will" is an adventure packed, and inspirational book about family and relationships. David Lee takes a look into what most teenagers grow up subjected to in today's peer pressures. David Lee uniquely shows how people of faith still fall into the tragedy's and mishaps of today's world. Three best friends struggle to make a connection between the God their parents praise and the God they can't see. A father who ignores his son only to hide behind his love of God, a mother left to raise her children alone due to a murderous husband, and a man of God who can't decide if he can be committed to only having one woman in his life while his wife drifts into depression. Three families, and three teenage best friends, who are left to wonder the streets of the big city hungry for adventure and starving for attention. Adultery, sibling rivalry, and drugs and alcohol all make up the chemistry of David Lee The blood of "my will." Deception and murder leads to a point where one must choose to turn their faith to God, or fall further into the cycle of vengeance, death, and hate.