Author: A. J. Roberts
Publisher: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematic
Keywords: modeling, computation, mathematical, monographs, calculus, amp, financial, mathematics, elementary
Number of Pages: 140
Published: 2008-12-03
List price: $59.00
ISBN-10: 0898716675
ISBN-13: 9780898716672

Modern financial mathematics relies on the theory of random processes in time, reflecting the erratic fluctuations in financial markets.This book introduces the fascinating area of financial mathematics and its calculus in an accessible manner geared toward undergraduate students. Using little high-level mathematics, the author presents the basic methods for evaluating financial options and building financial simulations. By emphasizing relevant applications and illustrating concepts with color graphics, Elementary Calculus of Financial Mathematics presents the crucial concepts needed to un

Author: Ian Roberts
Publisher: Wallflower Press
Keywords: shadow, short, cuts, light, world, expressionist, cinema, german
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2008-08-14
List price: $22.00
ISBN-10: 1905674600
ISBN-13: 9781905674602

Before Hollywood’s golden age, German expressionist film was arguably the most important cinematic movement in the medium’s history. These ’symphonies of... iridescent movement’ of Weimar cinema provide some of cinema’s most iconic images, and its vivid contrasts and dark spaces constitute a major influence on Hollywood classics such as Citizen Kane (1941) and Sunset Boulevard (1950). This volume also offers insights into the technical and thematic developments of the Weimar film. Covering classics such as The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari (1920) and Nosferatu (1

Author: Bernadette Roberts
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Keywords: journey, contemplative, experience
Number of Pages: 213
Published: 1993-03
List price: $22.95
ISBN-10: 0791416941
ISBN-13: 9780791416945

Author: Richard Roberts
Publisher: Bloomberg Press
Keywords: economist, series, players, mechanisms, street, markets, wall
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2003-04
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1861974647
ISBN-13: 9781861974648

A comprehensive guide to Wall Street, the world’s leading financial center. This book provides an authoritative but accessible guide to what happens on Wall Street, how it works, who does what, and why it matters. It provides an overview of the scope and significance of the Wall Street financial services industry, identifying key macro-level developments and significant trends. At the micro-level, the book surveys the principal markets, activities and institutions (including individual profiles of the leading firms). The book also examines the future of Wall Street following the Septe

Author: Douglas S. Roberts
Publisher: Wiley
Keywords: beating, wall, street, strategy, effortless, investment, success, fed
Number of Pages: 200
Published: 2008-05-02
List price: $24.95
ISBN-10: 0470226498
ISBN-13: 9780470226490

In Follow the Fed to Investment Success, Doug Roberts skillfully outlines a proven approach to investing that is based on the idea that there is direct correlation between stock market performance and the actions of the Federal Reserve Bank. For those who want to build true wealth in today’s markets, Follow the Fed to Investment Success offers an easy-to-understand approach to investing that anyone can implement—with little effort and even less time.

Author: Ralph R. Roberts
Publisher: For Dummies
Keywords: dummies, finance, personal, business, advanced, selling
Number of Pages: 362
Published: 2007-09-11
List price: $21.99
ISBN-10: 0470174676
ISBN-13: 9780470174678

Advanced Selling For Dummies is a terrific resource that can energize your business performance and boost your bottom line. An excellent guide for both seasoned salespeople who want to take their productivity to the next level and small- and large-business entrepreneurs who are missing the advanced selling strategies that they really need to generate business and revenue. This book is packed with practical advice on how to boost sales, productivity and profits through the full-court-press approach to marketing and sales. Unlike other books that claim to reveal the "secret" to selling,

Author: Richard Roberts
Publisher: Bloomberg Press
Keywords: centre, economist, series, financial, global, guide, london, city
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2004-10-20
List price: $27.50
ISBN-10: 1861976321
ISBN-13: 9781861976321

The City, London’s financial district, is one of the big three global financial centers; its economic importance stretches far beyond Britain. This book provides comprehensive coverage of what goes on in the City and its evolution as the leading financial center in Europe. Individual chapters focus on the City’s financial markets and institutions—from the bond and money markets and securities industry to the Bank of England and the Financial Services Authority. Other chapters review its historical development and the scandals that have dogged its reputation. Finally, the b