The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (Ammous Saifedean)(Pevná vazba)

The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (Ammous Saifedean)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive and authoritative exploration of Bitcoin and its place in monetary history When a pseudonymous programmer introduced 'a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party' to a small online mailing list in 2008, very few people paid attention. Ten

Central Banking 101 (Wang Joseph J.)(Paperback)

Central banking is magic. With a few words, the Fed can lift the stock market out of desperation and catapult it towards euphoric highs. With a few keystrokes, the Fed can conjure up trillions of dollars and fund virtually unlimited Federal spending. And with a few poor decisions, the Fed can

Reverse Stress Testing in Banking (No Contributor)(Pevná vazba)

The Moorad Choudhry Global Banking Seriesedited by Professor Moorad Choudhry The Moorad Choudhry Global Banking series is a new collection of books aimed at market practitioners, academics and graduate students in key areas of global banking. It covers core topics such as risk management,

Investment Banking Explained: An Insider's Guide to the Industry (Fleuriet Michel)(Pevná vazba)

The authoritative guide to investment banking--updated and revised for the new financial landscapeWhat is investment banking? How do investment bankers generate profit for their clients? What is the function of each specialty? How has the industry changed in the past decade? Investment Banking

Indian Banking in the Globalised World (Uppal R. K.)(Pevná vazba)

Banking sector reforms have supported the transition of the Indian economy to a higher growth path while significantly improving the stability of the financial system. In comparison with the pre-reform period, the Indian banking system today is more stable and efficient. However, the gains of the

The Economics of Central Banking (Stracca Livio)(Paperback)

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of central banks, and aims to demystify them for the general public, which is the only way to have a rational debate about them and ultimately to make them truly accountable.The book originates from the author's graduate lectures on Central Banking at the

The Decentralized Energy Revolution: Business Strategies for a New Paradigm (Burger C.)(Pevná vazba)

The global energy system stands at the verge of a far-reaching paradigm shift. The established model of centralized supply services will be challenged by new, decentralized technologies, with Germany being an international role model for energy efficiency and renewable energy

The Great Central Railway (Vanns Michael A.)(Pevná vazba)

This compelling book centers on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining the remarkable achievements of hundreds of

The Principles of Banking (Choudhry Moorad)(Pevná vazba)

The ultimate guide for bank management: how to survive and thrive throughout the business cycle An essential guide for bankers and students of finance everywhere, The Principles of Banking reiterates that the primary requirement of banking--sound capital and liquidity risk management--had been

Politics and Violence in Central America and the Caribbean (Warnecke-Berger Hannes)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a comparative perspective on Central America and the CaribbeanFocuses on comparative historical analysis as well as contemporary causes of violenceDevelops a Cultural Political Economy of Violence as a genuine approach to interlink Political Economy with Cultural theory for explaining

Alternative Investments: Caia Level I (Chambers Donald R.)(Pevná vazba)

Alternative Investments: CAIA Level I, 4th Edition is the curriculum book for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Level I professional examination. Covering the fundamentals of the alternative investment space, this book helps you build a foundation in alternative investment

Money, Banking and Financial Markets (Ball Laurence)(Pevná vazba)

The breakthrough text that closes the gap between economic theory and the day-to-day behaviour of banks and financial markets. Working from a macro framework based on the Fed's use of interest rate, Ball presents the core concepts necessary to understand the problems of the stock market and the

O Pioneers! (Cather Willa)(Pevná vazba)

At the turn of the twentieth century. Central to the novel's action is the Nebraskan landscape it describes, by turns unyielding and fruitful, bitter and ecstatic.O Pioneers! joins Cather's My Antonia in Everyman's

Twitter: A Biography (Burgess Jean)(Pevná vazba)

The sometimes surprising, often humorous story of the forces that came together to shape the central role Twitter now plays in contemporary politics and culture Is Twitter a place for sociability and conversation, a platform for public broadcasting, or a network for discussion? Digital platforms

Escape from the Central Bank Trap: How to Escape From the $20 Trillion Monetary Expansion Unharmed (Lacalle Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

Petals (Karras Nick)(Pevná vazba)

Petals is about the central mystery of women's body - the full flower of her vulva. The collection presents a series of forty-eight exquisitely photographed sepia-toned pictures of vulvas. Forward and interview with the author by Carol

Banking: A Very Short Introduction (Wilson John O. S.)(Paperback)

Banks are of central importance for economic growth, the allocation of capital, competitiveness, and financial stability. Propelled by technological advances in financial analysis and financial deregulation, the banking industry's investment played a key role in enhancing national economic growth

Alternative Investments - An Allocator's Approach (CAIA Association)(Pevná vazba)

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to explore new areas within the alternative investment arena or a new industry participant seeking to establish a solid understanding of alternative investments, Alternative Investments: An Allocator's Approach, Fourth Edition (CAIA Level II

Paper Dragons: China and the Next Crash (Bello Walden)(Pevná vazba)

Emerging relatively unscathed from the banking crisis of 2008, China has been viewed as a model of both rampant success and fiscal stability. But beneath the surface lies a network of fissures that look likely to erupt into the next big financial crash. A bloated real-estate sector, roller-coaster

Atlas of the Railways in South West and Central Southern England (Malthouse Stuart (Author))(Pevná vazba)

Healing Psoriasis: The Natural Alternative (Pagano John O. a.)(Pevná vazba)

A leading researcher shares natural remedies for psoriasis According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, at least seven million people in the U.S. and more than 100 million worldwide suffer from this chronic skin disease. This book outlines Dr. Pagano's natural, drug-free treatment regimen that

Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story (Bagge Peter)(Pevná vazba)

The alternative-comics master offers an indelible and idiosyncratic take on the protofeminist' Woman Rebel] is fine work from an excellent cartoonist and I urge you to jump right in.'-Tom Spurgeon of The Comics Reporter, from his introduction Peter Bagge's Woman Rebel: The Margaret Sanger Story is

Spinoza (Nadler Steven)(Pevná vazba)

The standard biography of the great seventeenth-century philosopher, now updated to draw on the latest archival discoveries, offers an engaging narrative of Spinoza's life and times and an accessible introduction to his radical ideas. Essential to scholars, it will also appeal to a broad readership

Bank 4.0: Banking Everywhere, Never at a Bank (King Brett)(Pevná vazba)

Winner of best book by a foreign author (2019) at the Business Book of the Year Award organised by PwC Russia The future of banking is already here -- are you ready? Bank 4.0 explores the radical transformation already taking place in banking, and follows it to its logical conclusion. What will