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The second edition of this widely acclaimed introductory text has been fully revised to provide a concise summary of modern portfolio theory.[...]

Contact is a practical, hands-on booklet that helps churches make the most of their connections with those outside the church. Most churches find that setting-up a course for non-churchgoers to explore Christianity is not the most difficult task - getting them to come is the real test. Here's where [...]

Now in its second edition, the successful "Development and Management of Visitor Attractions" has been fully revised and updated to cover the latest issues in this ever-changing area of tourism. The new features/topics include: the Millennium Dome; national lottery funded projects; international cas[...]

Assuming that the reader has knowledge of the principles and methods of understanding volatility measurement, this book provides a survey of ways to measure risk and define the different models of volatility and return.[...]

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Radicalizing Learning calls for a total rethinking of what the field of adult education stands for and how adult educators should assess their effectiveness. Arguing that major changes in society are needed to create a more just world, the authors set out to show how educators can help learners env[...]

Garlic has been renowned for centuries as a healing food. Now current scientific and clinical research is showing garlic to be an effective preventive against cardiovascular disease, cancer, and bacterial and fungal infections. Stephen Fulder and John Blackwood investigate the latest research on gar[...]