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Corporate Finance, by Ross, Westerfield, Jaffe, and Jordan, was
written for the corporate finance course at the MBA level and the
intermediate course in many undergraduate programs. The text
emphasizes the modern fundamentals of the theory of finance while
providing contemporary examples to make the theory come to life.
The authors aim to present corporate finance as the working of a
small number of integrated and powerful intuitions rather than a
collection of unrelated topics. They develop the central concepts
of modern finance: arbitrage, net present value, efficient markets,
agency theory, options, and the trade-off between risk and return,
and use them to explain corporate finance with a balance of theory
and application. The 13th edition also welcomes a special
contributor, Professor Kelly Shue of Yale University.
Essentials of Corporate Finance focuses on what undergraduate
students with widely varying backgrounds need to carry away from a
core course in business or corporate finance. The goal is to convey
the most important concepts at a level that is approachable for the
widest possible audience. Essentials is written in a relaxed,
conversational style that invites the students to join in the
learning process rather than being a passive information absorber.
Essentials has three basic themes as a central focus: An Emphasis
on Intuition: We always try to separate and explain the principles
at work on a commonsense, intuitive level before launching into any
specifics. A Unified Valuation Approach: We treat net present value
(NPV) as the basic concept underlying corporate finance. A
Managerial Focus: Students shouldn't lose sight of the fact that
financial management concerns management. We emphasize the role of
the financial manager as decision-maker, and we stress the need for
managerial input and judgment.
Big Trails: Great Britain & Ireland is an inspirational guide
to the most iconic, spectacular and popular long-distance trails in
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Ireland and the Isle of
Man. The twenty-five featured routes will take you across the best
of the British Isles. From the South Downs Way in South-East
England and across Wales's mountains in the Cambrian Way, the book
delves into the heart of Scotland on the West Highland Way, along
the Causeway Coast Way on Northern Ireland's coast, and into
southern Ireland on the Beara Way. The book is designed to inspire
big adventures. Rather than being carried along the route, this
guide provides everything you need to plan and explore further,
including a general overview of the trails, specific technical
information, overview mapping, key information and stunning
photography. As well as this, each route specifies approximate
timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula, which allows for
custom itineraries to be generated depending upon the speed of the
user. Whether you're walking, trekking, fastpacking or running, let
Big Trails: Great Britain & Ireland be your guide.
Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland Volume 2 is the second volume
of this inspirational guide to the most iconic long-distance trails
in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and the Channel Islands. The
twenty-five routes featured in this book comprise more of the best
trails in Great Britain and Ireland. From some of Wales's best
views on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the magnificent moorlands
of the Two Moors Way (Devon Coast to Coast) in South-West England,
the routes go to Scotland's wild moors on the Southern Upland Way
and over high cliffs on Ireland's Burren Way. In the shadows of
Lakeland peaks on the Cumbria Way and around five islands on the
Channel Island Way, the book incorporates the highlights of Great
Britain and Ireland, from its centre to its outermost edges. Big
Trails books are designed to inspire big adventures. Rather than
being carried along the route, this guide provides everything you
need to plan and explore further, including a general overview of
the trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key
information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route
specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula,
which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon
the speed of the user. Whether you're walking, trekking,
fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Great Britain and Ireland
Volume 2 be your guide.
Big Trails: Heart of Europe is an indispensable guide to the most
spectacular and popular long-distance trails in the Western
European countries of France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg,
Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy. The twenty-five featured
routes cover the best that European trails have to offer, sweeping
from the GR21 along the Normandy Coast to the GR1 Tour de Paris and
King Ludwig's Way in Germany. Culminating in trails such as the
Tour du Mont Blanc and Chamonix-Zermatt Haute Route, the jewels of
the Alps, this delves deep into Western Europe's most iconic
routes. The book will inspire big adventures. Rather than being
carried along the route, this guide provides everything you need to
plan and explore further, including a general overview of the
trails, specific technical information, overview mapping, key
information and stunning photography. As well as this, each route
specifies approximate timings devised using the Jones-Ross formula,
which allows for custom itineraries to be generated depending upon
the speed of the user. Whether you're walking, trekking,
fastpacking or running, let Big Trails: Heart of Europe be your
guide.
This South African edition of Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
provides a modern, unified treatment of corporate financial
management. Its managerial focus prepares students for the
pragmatic decision making and judgement needed as a financial
manager - establishing a sound understanding of how to maximise the
value of an organisation and avoid possible pitfalls.
Strategic plans invariably differ from the reality of war. The
American experience in the Second World War was no exception. This
volume offers an understanding of the gap between American plans
and what actually happened. A variety of factors including
coalition politics, inter-service disputes, disagreements between
field commanders and Washington headquarters, logistical
constraints, and the initiatives and reactions of the enemy
combined in myriad forms to produce a conflict that was very
different from original strategic expectations.
The Routledge Handbook of North American Indigenous Modernisms
provides a powerful suite of innovative contributions by both
leading thinkers and emerging scholars in the field. Incorporating
an international scope of essays, this volume reaches beyond
traditional national or euroamerican boundaries to locate North
American Indigenous modernities and modernisms in a hemispheric
context. Covering key theoretical approaches and topics, this
volume includes: Diverse explorations of Indigenous cultural and
intellectual production in treatments of dance, poetry, vaudeville,
autobiography, radio, cinema, and more Investigation of how we
think about Indigenous lives, literatures, and cultural productions
in North America from the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries Surveys of critical geographies of Indigenous literary
and cultural studies, including refocused and reframed exploration
of the diverse cultures, knowledges, traditions, geographies,
experiences, and formal innovations that inform Indigenous
literary, intellectual, and cultural productions The Routledge
Handbook of North American Indigenous Modernisms presents fresh
insight to modernist studies, acknowledging and reconciling the
occluded histories of Indigenous erasure, and inviting both
students and scholars to expand their understanding of the field.
This is the second edition of the definitive and bestselling guide
to great mountain biking throughout England and Wales. With new
clearer maps, updated content and the addition of the latest
mountain bike centres. The Good Mountain Biking Guide is a huge
book comprising 640 pages of detailed information and purpose drawn
maps covering both natural areas and trail centres. It includes all
major destination areas such as The Peak District, Lake District,
Yorkshire Dales, North & South Downs, Brecon Beacons numerous
smaller areas, many close to major towns and cities. The book will
help plan riding of all sorts - from quick blasts after work, to
day rides, mountain biking weekends and holidays across the whole
of England and Wales. The Good Mountain Biking Guide features 700
route suggestions for the 500 areas that it covers making it
incredible value for money. There are over 300 superb photographs
of real riders on the trails and annotations of key trail features.
The route summaries give a total of 17,000km of riding, enough to
suit all levels and types of rider. An overview map of England and
Wales shows every key mountain biking location and allows planning
at a glance. The book complements other maps and guides and refers
to the most appropriate resources to take out on the trail for
navigational purposes. The index of 3,000 place names allows
immediate reference of the relevant map. Each of the 500 areas has
details of all useful facilities - from parking to pubs, cafes and
bike shops. The Good Mountain Biking Guide is the ultimate
reference book and is the one book that every mountain biker should
own.
Modernism and Theory boldly asks what - if any - role theory has to
play in the new modernist studies. Separated into three sections,
each with a clear introduction, this collection of new essays from
leading critics outlines ongoing debates on the nature of modernist
culture. This collection examines aesthetic and methodological
links between modernist literature and theory. addresses questions
of the importance of theory to our understanding of 'modernism' and
modernism as a literary category. considers intersections of
modernism and theory within ethics, ecocriticism and the
avant-garde. Concluding with an afterword from Fredric Jameson, the
book makes use of an innovative dialogic format, offering a direct
and engaging experience of the current debate in modernist studies.
Contributors include: Charles F. Altieri, C.D. Blanton, Ian
Buchanan, Pamela Caughie, Melba Cuddy-Keane, Thomas S. Davis, Oleg
Gelikman, Jane Goldman, Ben Highmore, Fredric Jameson, Martin Jay,
Bonnie Kime Scott, Neil Levi, Anneleen Masschelein, Scott
McCracken, Andrew John Miller, Stephen Ross, Roger Rothman, Morag
Shiach, Susan Stanford Friedman, Allan Stoekl, Hilary Thompson and
Glenn Willmott.
The Modernist World is an accessible yet cutting edge volume which
redraws the boundaries and connections among interdisciplinary and
transnational modernisms. Over 60 new essays are equally divided to
address literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, architecture,
music and film, with a final section drawing these together as
'intellectual currents'. The book also covers a variety of
'modernisms' from around the globe, drawing innovative links and
connections to paint a picture of the 'Modernist World'. A clear
and detailed introduction introduces the terrain, as well as
pointing out the plurality and adaptability of the area. The
Modernist World is essential reading for both beginners and more
advanced scholars in the area - offering clear introductions
alongside new and refreshing insights.
Chimpanzees fascinate people for many reasons. We are struck by the
apes' resemblance to humanity, as seen in their use of tools and
their complex social lives, and we are moved by the threats that
human activity poses to them. Our awareness of our closest living
relatives testifies to the efforts of the remarkable people who
study these creatures and work to protect them. What motivates
someone to dedicate their lives to chimpanzees? How does that
reflect on our own species? This book brings together a range of
chimpanzee experts who tell powerful personal stories about their
lives and careers. It features some of the world's preeminent
primatologists-including Jane Goodall and Frans de Waal-as well as
representatives of a new generation from varied backgrounds. In
addition to field scientists, the book features anthropologists,
biologists, psychologists, veterinarians, conservationists, and the
director of a chimpanzee sanctuary. Some grew up in the English
countryside, others in villages in Congo; some first encountered
chimpanzees in a zoo, others in the forests surrounding their
homes. All are united by a common purpose: to study and understand
chimpanzees in order to protect them in the wild and care for them
in zoos and sanctuaries. Contributors share what inspired them,
what shaped their career choices, and what motivates them to strive
for solutions to the many challenges that chimpanzees face today.
Modernism and Theory boldly asks what - if any - role theory has to
play in the new modernist studies. Separated into three sections,
each with a clear introduction, this collection of new essays from
leading critics outlines ongoing debates on the nature of modernist
culture. This collection examines aesthetic and methodological
links between modernist literature and theory. addresses questions
of the importance of theory to our understanding of 'modernism' and
modernism as a literary category. considers intersections of
modernism and theory within ethics, ecocriticism and the
avant-garde. Concluding with an afterword from Fredric Jameson, the
book makes use of an innovative dialogic format, offering a direct
and engaging experience of the current debate in modernist studies.
Contributors include: Charles F. Altieri, C.D. Blanton, Ian
Buchanan, Pamela Caughie, Melba Cuddy-Keane, Thomas S. Davis, Oleg
Gelikman, Jane Goldman, Ben Highmore, Fredric Jameson, Martin Jay,
Bonnie Kime Scott, Neil Levi, Anneleen Masschelein, Scott
McCracken, Andrew John Miller, Stephen Ross, Roger Rothman, Morag
Shiach, Susan Stanford Friedman, Allan Stoekl, Hilary Thompson and
Glenn Willmott.
The Modernist World is an accessible yet cutting edge volume,
which redraws the boundaries and connections between
interdisciplinary and transnational modernisms. The 55 new essays
are equally divided to address:
- literature
- visual arts
- theatre
- dance
- architecture
- music
- film
with a final section drawing these together as intellectual
currents . The book will also cover a variety of modernisms from
around the globe, drawing innovative links and connections to paint
a picture of the Modernist World . A clear and detailed
introduction will introduce the terrain, as well as pointing out
the plurality and adaptability of the area. The "Modernist World"
is essential reading for both beginners as well as more advanced
scholars in the area offering clear introductions alongside new and
refreshing insights."
Chimpanzees fascinate people for many reasons. We are struck by the
apes' resemblance to humanity, as seen in their use of tools and
their complex social lives, and we are moved by the threats that
human activity poses to them. Our awareness of our closest living
relatives testifies to the efforts of the remarkable people who
study these creatures and work to protect them. What motivates
someone to dedicate their lives to chimpanzees? How does that
reflect on our own species? This book brings together a range of
chimpanzee experts who tell powerful personal stories about their
lives and careers. It features some of the world's preeminent
primatologists-including Jane Goodall and Frans de Waal-as well as
representatives of a new generation from varied backgrounds. In
addition to field scientists, the book features anthropologists,
biologists, psychologists, veterinarians, conservationists, and the
director of a chimpanzee sanctuary. Some grew up in the English
countryside, others in villages in Congo; some first encountered
chimpanzees in a zoo, others in the forests surrounding their
homes. All are united by a common purpose: to study and understand
chimpanzees in order to protect them in the wild and care for them
in zoos and sanctuaries. Contributors share what inspired them,
what shaped their career choices, and what motivates them to strive
for solutions to the many challenges that chimpanzees face today.
The fourth edition of Corporate Finance takes an applied approach
to cover all the latest research and topic areas important to
students taking Finance courses. The new edition provides an
international perspective on all areas of corporate finance and has
been updated to include discussion on current trends such as the
rise of populism and trade barriers on international finance, the
advent of Financial Technology, and key regulatory changes
impacting the sector. Understanding and Application *Clear,
user-friendly style *Example boxes in every chapter provide
hypothetical examples to illustrate theoretical concepts such as
cash flow timing, dividend smoothing and differential growth. *Real
World Insight boxes use real companies like Siemens, Avast and
Adidas to show how they have applied corporate finance theories and
concepts to their businesses and business decisions. *Chapter links
in the margin provide quick cross-referencing to show students the
connections between topics. Practice and Proficiency *Mini and
Practical cases present scenarios and questions to practice
applying what you have learnt. *Rigorous testing: between 30 and 40
Questions and Problems per chapter are categorised by topic and
level of difficulty. *Numbered maths equations and key notation
boxes listing the variables and acronyms that will be encountered
in each chapter, designed to encourage mastery of Maths. *Exam
Questions designed to take 45 minutes and test you on material
learned in a more formal exam style. *Connect (R) resources include
algorithmic questions designed to ensure equations and calculations
are not learned by rote but by thorough understanding and practice
New to This Edition *Updated discussions on peer-to-peer trading,
cash flow forecasting methods, import/export partners and
additional investment appraisal methods *Updated chapters on
corporate governance to reflect global changes, efficient markets
and mergers and acquisition to reflect new research, financial
distress to reflect new data with discussion on trends and
insolvencies and fully updated chapter on Leasing to reflect new
IFRS standards *New section on Modified Internal Rate of Return and
Margin of Safety in Investment Appraisal, Net Asset Value, Islamic
Financing, and alternatives to CAPM to reflect research
developments * NEW: This edition has now been updated with 8 new
videos that covers a worked example from the text and each video
has associated concept check questions. The videos are now
available on Connect (R) and cover: * Chapter 1 & 2:
Introduction to Finance and Corporate Governance * Chapter 5:
Long-Term Financing * Chapter 6: Investment Appraisal * Chapter 9
& 10: Risk and Return * Chapter 15 and 16: Equity and Debt
Valuation * Chapter 20: Advanced Capital Budgeting * Chapter 21:
Dividends * Chapter 22: Options David Hillier is Associate
Principal and Executive Dean of the University of Strathclyde
Business School. A Professor of Finance, David was recognized as
being in the top 3 per cent of the most prolific finance
researchers in the world over the past 50 years (Heck and Cooley,
2009) and appears regularly in the media as a business commentator.
From the Teddy Boys of the post-war decade to the heroin chic of
"Cool Britannia," the many subcultures of Britain's teenagers have
often been at the forefront of social change. Youth Culture and the
Post-War British Novel is the first book to chart that history
through the work of some of the most influential contemporary
British writers. In this vivid work of cultural history, Stephen
Ross explores: * The manic teenage vision of Absolute Beginners *
The Angry Young Men of Saturday Night and Sunday Morning *
Skinheads and Burgess's A Clockwork Orange * Irony and authenticity
in the 1980s - from Amis to Kureishi * Heroin chic, disaffection
and Trainspotting Examining the cultural contexts of some of the
most important and popular post-1945 British novels, the book
covers such themes as crises of masculinity, multiculturalism and
inter-generational conflict, and in doing so casts new light on
British writing today.
Introducing readers to a new theory of 'responsible reading', this
book presents a range of perspectives on the contemporary
relationship between modernism and theory. Emerging from a
collaborative process of comment and response, it promotes
conversation among disparate views under a shared commitment to
responsible reading practices. An international range of
contributors question the interplay between modernism and theory
today and provide new ways of understanding the relationship
between the two, and the links to emerging concerns such as the
Anthropocene, decolonization, the post-human, and eco-theory.
Promoting responsible reading as a practice that reads generously
and engages constructively, even where disagreement is inevitable,
this book articulates a mode of ethical reading that is fundamental
to ongoing debates about strength and weakness, paranoia and
reparation, and critique and affect.
The Handbook to the Bloomsbury Group is the most comprehensive
available survey of contemporary scholarship on the Bloomsbury
Group - the set of influential writers, artists and thinkers whose
members included Virginia Woolf, Leonard Woolf, E.M. Forster, John
Maynard Keynes, Vanessa Bell, Clive Bell, Duncan Grant and David
Garnett. With chapters written by world leading scholars in the
field, the book explores novel avenues of thinking about these
pivotal figures and how their works are opened up by the new
modernist studies. It brings together overview essays with detailed
illustrative case studies, and covers topics as diverse as
feminism, sexuality, empire, philosophy, class, nature and the
arts. Setting the agenda for future study of Bloomsbury, this is an
essential resource for scholars of 20th-century modernist culture.
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