The Asset

Author : Saul Herzog
Publisher : Lance Spector
Page : 546 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1777189713

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The Asset: A Lance Spector Thriller by Saul Herzog Pdf

Montana, USAWhen Lance Spector quit the CIA, he never looked back.The backstabbing, the killing, the cold-blooded murder.He swore, if he had to swallow one more government lie, he was going to lose it.He couldn't eat, he couldn't sleep. Years of service had left him with nothing, and no one.Washington, Langley, the Pentagon, the whole rotten swamp could go to hell as far as he was concerned.Yekaterinburg, RussiaA Russian expedition to the heart of the tundra returned with a devastating new pathogen, harvested from the corpses of long-dead mammoths.It was the biological super-weapon they'd been looking for, an apocalypse-level pathogen, a virus more deadly than anything ever to come out of a Russian lab.It would stop NATO and the Americans in their tracks.A Biological Chernobyl.Strong enough to win a war.Washington DC, USAA mysterious vial, sealed in a titanium case, arrived at CIA headquarters. They had no idea who'd sent it, but it came with a message."I will only speak to Lance Spector."The Asset by Saul Herzog is a stunning new thriller, a spectacular tour de force, a book that has single-handedly taken the publishing industry, and Hollywood rights departments, by storm. This dazzling debut kicks off the jaw-dropping new Lance Spector series, and sets the stage for a franchise that's on track to break all records. From the mind of one of the most creative and versatile writers working in America today, this book will go down as a classic of the spy thriller genre.If you read only one book this year, this is it. Action, adventure, rebellion, provocative foreign agents, characters you can sink your teeth into. If you're looking for a new spy thriller series that will stay with you long after you turn the last page, look no further.Recommended for fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Vince Flynn's Mitch Rapp, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne, and Brad Thor's Scot Harvath.

Author : Lisa Adkins,Melinda Cooper,Martijn Konings
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781509544226

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The Asset Economy by Lisa Adkins,Melinda Cooper,Martijn Konings Pdf

Rising inequality is the defining feature of our age. With the lion’s share of wealth growth going to the top, for a growing percentage of society a middle-class existence is out of reach. What exactly are the economic shifts that have driven the social transformations taking place in Anglo-capitalist societies? In this timely book, Lisa Adkins, Melinda Cooper and Martijn Konings argue that the rise of the asset economy has produced a new logic of inequality. Several decades of property inflation have seen asset ownership overshadow employment as a determinant of class position. Exploring the impact of generational dynamics in this new class landscape, the book advances an original perspective on a range of phenomena that are widely debated but poorly understood – including the growth of wealth inequalities and precarity, the dynamics of urban property inflation, changes in fiscal and monetary policy and the predicament of the “millennial” generation. Despite widespread awareness of the harmful effects of Quantitative Easing and similar asset-supporting measures, we appear to have entered an era of policy “lock-in” that is responsible for a growing disconnect between popular expectations and institutional priorities. The resulting polarization underlies many of the volatile dynamics and rapidly shifting alliances that dominate today’s headlines.

Author : Caleb Guilliams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1732724903

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The and Asset by Caleb Guilliams Pdf

Author : Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner,Jolene Roehlkepartain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Altruism in children
ISBN : 1574823175

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Pass it On! by Jennifer Griffin-Wiesner,Jolene Roehlkepartain Pdf

Ninety-two handout masters allow teachers and others to quickly, inexpensively, and effectively spread practical ideas for asset-building.

Author : John H. Cochrane
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781400829132

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Asset Pricing by John H. Cochrane Pdf

Winner of the prestigious Paul A. Samuelson Award for scholarly writing on lifelong financial security, John Cochrane's Asset Pricing now appears in a revised edition that unifies and brings the science of asset pricing up to date for advanced students and professionals. Cochrane traces the pricing of all assets back to a single idea--price equals expected discounted payoff--that captures the macro-economic risks underlying each security's value. By using a single, stochastic discount factor rather than a separate set of tricks for each asset class, Cochrane builds a unified account of modern asset pricing. He presents applications to stocks, bonds, and options. Each model--consumption based, CAPM, multifactor, term structure, and option pricing--is derived as a different specification of the discounted factor. The discount factor framework also leads to a state-space geometry for mean-variance frontiers and asset pricing models. It puts payoffs in different states of nature on the axes rather than mean and variance of return, leading to a new and conveniently linear geometrical representation of asset pricing ideas. Cochrane approaches empirical work with the Generalized Method of Moments, which studies sample average prices and discounted payoffs to determine whether price does equal expected discounted payoff. He translates between the discount factor, GMM, and state-space language and the beta, mean-variance, and regression language common in empirical work and earlier theory. The book also includes a review of recent empirical work on return predictability, value and other puzzles in the cross section, and equity premium puzzles and their resolution. Written to be a summary for academics and professionals as well as a textbook, this book condenses and advances recent scholarship in financial economics.

Author : Charles L. Marohn, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781119564812

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Strong Towns by Charles L. Marohn, Jr. Pdf

A new way forward for sustainable quality of life in cities of all sizes Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem. Inside, you’ll learn why inducing growth and development has been the conventional response to urban financial struggles—and why it just doesn’t work. New development and high-risk investing don’t generate enough wealth to support itself, and cities continue to struggle. Read this book to find out how cities large and small can focus on bottom-up investments to minimize risk and maximize their ability to strengthen the community financially and improve citizens’ quality of life. Develop in-depth knowledge of the underlying logic behind the “traditional” search for never-ending urban growth Learn practical solutions for ameliorating financial struggles through low-risk investment and a grassroots focus Gain insights and tools that can stop the vicious cycle of budget shortfalls and unexpected downturns Become a part of the Strong Towns revolution by shifting the focus away from top-down growth toward rebuilding American prosperity Strong Towns acknowledges that there is a problem with the American approach to growth and shows community leaders a new way forward. The Strong Towns response is a revolution in how we assemble the places we live.

Author : Daniel Fielding
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781668035986

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The Asset Mindset by Daniel Fielding Pdf

An inspiring personal development book from former Special Forces Green Beret Daniel Fielding, that is the ultimate read for anyone who wants to rehaul their thought processes in order to obtain elite levels of success. Thought-provoking, engaging, and accessible, The Asset Mindset effortlessly delivers twelve chapters of self-awareness, self-manifestation, and personal development, helping you to: - Discover and change any negative mindsets and behaviors that prevent you from achieving success. - Build a mindset you will be proud to live with and start creating positive changes today. - Turn yourself into an elite level asset, the kind that overcomes any obstacle that life may throw at you. Take ownership of your life and effectively pursue your goals as never before with this ultimate guidebook that you will want to share with everyone you know.

Author : Telli Van der Lei,Paulien Herder,Ype Wijnia
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400727236

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Asset Management by Telli Van der Lei,Paulien Herder,Ype Wijnia Pdf

In the past decades asset intensive companies have witnessed a number of regulatory changes and especially industry is facing ever increasing competitiveness. To overcome these challenges different asset management methods have been developed aimed to improve the asset life cycle. Especially the design phase and operation and maintenance phase have seen a rise in tools and methods. Smarter design can lead to improved operation. Likewise, improved operation and maintenance leads to lower replacement costs and may provide the basis for better design. This book brings together and coherently presents the current state of the art in asset management research and practice in Europe from a life cycle perspective. Each chapter focuses on specific parts of this life cycle and explains how the methods and techniques described are connected and how they improve the asset life cycle, thus treating this important subject from a unique perspective.

Author : Shane Kuhn
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2016-07-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476796215

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The Asset by Shane Kuhn Pdf

"A a private airport security contractor becomes a counterterrorism operative and must stop an attack that will destabilize the US and cause global chaos"--

Author : M. Pinedo,I. Walter
Publisher : Springer
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137328878

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Global Asset Management by M. Pinedo,I. Walter Pdf

This book focuses on all major aspects of the asset management industry including its regulations, strategies, processes, applied technologies and risks. It provides a serious resource for readers seeking greater depth and alternative opinions on specific industry developments, and breadth for specialists interested in the dynamics of the industry.

Author : Moorad Choudhry
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1444 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-12-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118177211

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Bank Asset and Liability Management by Moorad Choudhry Pdf

Banks are a vital part of the global economy, and the essence of banking is asset-liability management (ALM). This book is a comprehensive treatment of an important financial market discipline. A reference text for all those involved in banking and the debt capital markets, it describes the techniques, products and art of ALM. Subjects covered include bank capital, money market trading, risk management, regulatory capital and yield curve analysis. Highlights of the book include detailed coverage of: Liquidity, gap and funding risk management Hedging using interest-rate derivatives and credit derivatives Impact of Basel II Securitisation and balance sheet management Structured finance products including asset-backed commercial paper, mortgage-backed securities, collateralised debt obligations and structured investment vehicles, and their role in ALM Treasury operations and group transfer pricing. Concepts and techniques are illustrated with case studies and worked examples. Written in accessible style, this book is essential reading for market practitioners, bank regulators, and graduate students in banking and finance. Companion website features online access to software on applications described in the book, including a yield curve model, cubic spline spreadsheet calculator and CDO waterfall model.

Author : J. M. Bynner,Will Paxton
Publisher : Institute for Public Policy Research
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1860301614

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The Asset-effect by J. M. Bynner,Will Paxton Pdf

Author : Frank J Fabozzi,Francesco A Fabozzi
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789811221606

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Fundamentals Of Institutional Asset Management by Frank J Fabozzi,Francesco A Fabozzi Pdf

This book provides the fundamentals of asset management. It takes a practical perspective in describing asset management. Besides the theoretical aspects of investment management, it provides in-depth insights into the actual implementation issues associated with investment strategies. The 19 chapters combine theory and practice based on the experience of the authors in the asset management industry. The book starts off with describing the key activities involved in asset management and the various forms of risk in managing a portfolio. There is then coverage of the different asset classes (common stock, bonds, and alternative assets), collective investment vehicles, financial derivatives, common stock analysis and valuation, bond analytics, equity beta strategies (including smart beta), equity alpha strategies (including quantitative/systematic strategies), bond indexing and active bond portfolio strategies, and multi-asset strategies. The methods of using financial derivatives (equity derivatives, interest rate derivatives, and credit derivatives) in managing the risks of a portfolio are clearly explained and illustrated.

Author : Andrew Ang
Publisher : Financial Management Associati
Page : 717 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780199959327

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Asset Management by Andrew Ang Pdf

Stocks and bonds? Real estate? Hedge funds? Private equity? If you think those are the things to focus on in building an investment portfolio, Andrew Ang has accumulated a body of research that will prove otherwise. In this book, Ang upends the conventional wisdom about asset allocation by showing that what matters aren't asset class labels but the bundles of overlapping risks they represent.

Author : Hank Wasiak,Kathryn D. Cramer, Ph.D.
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006-03-07
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780762442119

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Change the Way You See Everything through Asset-Based Thinking by Hank Wasiak,Kathryn D. Cramer, Ph.D. Pdf

This brilliantly simple book on the philosophy known as Asset-Based Thinking, instills success-oriented habits in even the most die-hard cynic. Its transformational lessons--conveyed through unique photographic metaphors and inspiring stories from real people--reveal how the slightest shift in perception can lead to monumental results in both business and in life. ABT is not just positive thinking, but rather a systematic observation of "what works." Kathryn Cramer, an acclaimed corporate consultant, and Hank Wasiak, a creative icon of the advertising industry, have produced a work that looks and works like no other business or self-help book-because it IS like no other book. Change the Way You See Everything is a revolutionary approach to every aspect of life that bears not just reading, but re-reading, and sharing with people in your circle. You'll never look at the world the same way again.