Decision theory: general Books

Andy Cohen, New York Times notable author of Follow the Other Hand, introduces the Assumpt!, a breakthrough way to make better business decisions, faster and smarter.Orville Wright, co-founder of modern aviation, dismissed the idea of creating a landing...

Amidst the contentious debates about teacher effectiveness, most people believe that unions, education colleges,charter networks, consulting agencies, textbook publishers, test producers, professional associations,teachers, and researchers disagree with...

Presenting multiple perspectives on a wide array of crucial issues, this book features realistic representations of students, faculty, curriculum, administration, and the socio-cultural conditions that shape higher education. The incisive essays are...

Financial services are an ever increasing part of the infrastructure of everyday life. From banking to credit, insurance to investment and mortgages to advice, we all consume financial services, and many millions globally work in the sector. Moreover,...

Because it demands reimagining, reconsideration, and redefinition, change is an essential part of creativity. And in Big Questions in Creativity 2015, the field's newest thinkers tackle some of its most intriguing questions in the service of promoting...

DISCERNMENT is the ability to grasp the inward character and relationship of things, especially when obscure, leading to keen insight and judgment. This workshop manual identifies an ecology of discernment practices that create public cultures of peace...

Fundamentals of Preventive Maintenance provides readers with an easy-to-follow, economically sensible maintenance and workorder management program.

Although complex problem solving has emerged as a field of psychology in its own right, the literature is, for the most part, widely scattered, and often so technical that it is inaccessible to non-experts. This unique book provides a comprehensive,...

History is both an academic discipline and a school subject. As a discipline, it fosters a systematic way of discovering and evaluating the events of the past. As a school subject, American history is a staple of middle grades and high school curricula...

List of Illustrations Preface Introduction About the Editors Notes on Contributors Dinner Speech: Asset Allocation in a General Equilibrium Framework; B.Litterman PART I: CENTRAL BANK RESERVES MANAGEMENT Global Reserves Management; K.Rybinski & U.Krynska...

The science behind and economic consequences of fear are explained by demonstrating how fear can drive markets to disastrous lows and how the financial industry profits most when fear and volatility are highest. The reader is offered recommendations that...

Imagination is a truly remarkable gift that resides within each and every one of us. It is the key that unlocks the door to creativity, innovation, and limitless possibilities. In the subchapter titled "The Power of Imagination," we will explore the...

In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving regulations, the world of finance has transformed. "Navigating the New Frontier" is your comprehensive guide to understanding the intricate world of market microstructure in the digital...

The Success Thoughts is a sequence of success questions , and their answers . In this series the Success Pro , you will learn the why , when , who , how , what , where , whom ,and whose questions of success .Every successful person is a thinker , thus...

Embark on a transformative journey with "Cultivating Essential Skills in School Education," a student-centric guide that transcends conventional learning boundaries. This empowering handbook is a compass for students seeking not just academic excellence...

On Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, FDNY Chief Frank Leeb delivered the keynote address to kick off Firehouse Expo in Columbus, Ohio. Taking inspiration from his own leadership philosophy of training, teamwork, and mentorship, he shared the principles he...

Time Space Consciousness = Brahma Vishnu Shiva = Mind Body Soul = Love Beauty Strength = Chemistry Physics UnknownThe mind is transitory.The body and soul are eternal.The mind perishes.The body and soul remain.

Ever wondered how corporations went from cryptic scribbles to transparent financial statements? "Understanding the Numbers" takes you on a captivating journey through the evolution of financial reporting practices, revealing the fascinating stories...

Die Arbeit gibt einen theoretischen Rahmen für das Programm Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Im Fokus steht die Frage nach den Werten in der Natur. Es wird ein differenzierter Blick auf die Phänomenbereiche der Werte und der Natur genommen, um aus...

"The UAE Maritime Saga delves into the rich history of the UAE's maritime industry, tracing its roots from humble beginnings with dhows ferrying trade goods to the global powerhouse it is today. The book explores the pivotal roles of pearl diving and...

Research is not complicated; it is sophisticated. A research project initiated prematurely without proper understanding of the problem and a workable plan can become an accident just waiting to happen. Information must be gathered in a controlled...

Your disaster recovery plan is in place, but as with any plan, you need to test it not only to find holes in the plan, but also confirm the underlying assumptions will work. This is the only book available on this subject and is your guide to the entire...

This Global Classic Is the Most Complete, All-in-One Package of Book, Toolkit Download, Diagnostic Map, and Online Resources Currently Available for Root Cause Analysis (RCA)It offers the unique breadth, depth and practicality that can only come from six...

Perfect Beginner's Guide in Workbook Formatwith Worksheets, Forms, Checklists, Tablesand Free Download of Sample Plans and TemplatesThis easy, how-to-do-it introduction to Business Continuity Planning (BCP) is designed in a workbook format with lots of...

COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: DEMYSTIFYING EMERGENCY PLANNING is a "how-to" guide for staff in small to mid-sized local governments. It is incumbent upon such local authorities to be as prepared as possible for the natural and...

Endorsed by The Business Continuity Institute.- Contains a comprehensive, detailed business continuity audit plan- Includes sample audit report and work papers- An ideal resource for consultants or auditors, as well as internal business continuity...

Currency Risk Premiums: A Multi-Horizon Perspective reviews the literature on multi-horizon currency risk premiums. It shows how the multi-horizon implications arise from the classic present-value relationship. The authors further show how these...

A volume in Transformative Leadership in Postsecondary EducationSeries Editors Carlos Nevarez, California State University, Sacramento andJ. Luke Wood, San Diego State UniversityThis book is designed to aid community college leaders in becoming ethical...

Americans are involved in lawsuits more frequently than citizens of other nations.This is a drag on our economy and a grave concern for the affluent. After working their entire lives to build a legacy, it can all be lost with the simple vote of a jury...

When a non-emergency medical transportation vehicle came up for sale in 2005, Armel Possi bought it for his car dealership.But something strange happened: Buyers were willing to pay much more than what Possi spent on the vehicle. Suddenly, he found...

Teresa Bell has been an urban educator for the past 20 years. She has served as an assistant principal, academic dean, instructional support coach, mentor and teacher. She shares the importance of education with thousands of urban educators and...

Discover your backbone and blow the lid off of last year's test scores! Here you have it: no big and fancy education words and theories, no fairytale strategies, just down-and-dirty conversations that move schools from so-so performance to unprecedented...

Praying for Strength is a memoir of a drug addict turned teacher in Omaha, Nebraska. Unlike most educators, Larry Dredla can relate to those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction through his own firsthand experiences. Having been arrested multiple...

This book, a sequel to A Resource Book for Improving Principals' Learning-Centered Leadership, first introduces the content and process of the Learning-Centered Leadership Development Program. It then presents nine case studies and a cross-case analysis...

Assessing the future is vital in informing public policy decisions. One of the most widespread approaches is the development of scenarios, which are alternative hypothetical futures. Research has indicated, however, that the reality of how professionals...

This book focuses in on the question of how to understand quality use of research evidence in education, or what it means to use research evidence well.

A detailed record of the proceedings and publications of the Chartered Insurance Institute, covering a wide range of topics related to the insurance and risk management industries. Features articles, reports, and insights from leading experts in the...

The tourism industry is arguably one of the most important sources of income and foreign exchange, and is growing rapidly. However, national and international crises have huge negative economic consequences. Crisis Management in the Tourism Industry aims...

The authors of this volume argue that urban education is in urgent need of reform and that, although there have been plenty of innovative and even promising attempts to improve conditions, most have been doomed. The reason for this, they agree, lies in...

The questions used in this book have been developed and continuously updated over 15 years. 'MCQs in Paediatrics' includes questions and detailed answers submitted by paediatricians in all specialties, and covers the widest range of clinical skills and...

School improvement, like motherhood, has many advocates. Everyone is for it, without having to campaign actively on its behalf. And just as the 100% of people who have had mothers think they know how mothering could be done...

In Realizing the Distinctive University: Vision and Values, Strategy and Culture, Mark William Roche changes the terms of the debate about American higher education. A former dean of the College of Arts and Letters at the University of Notre Dame, Roche...

PART I: THE NATURE OF CATASTROPHE Taxonomy of Risk Catastrophes Financial Catastrophe PART II: THE RISK FRAMEWORK The Risk Management Process Models, Metrics and Limitations PART III: PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT Past Catastrophes Lessons Learned and...

Updated and revised, this second edition applies advanced financial analytics within a strategic framework that recognizes an environment where sustainable competitive advantage is a progressively more difficult task. Real options offer the link to value...

Nowadays in European, American and most westernized markets, financial institutions such as Credit Swiss, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, the Islamic Bank of Britain etc, are offering more products and services of Islamic finance. Moreover, a great number of...

The banking industry extensively lobbied against Basel III and governments have been keen to delay its full implementation. Chorafas' latest book takes a well-rounded approach on Basel III's strengths and weaknesses and explains how, without deep...